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PowerGlide Calibration
AutoBoom™ Operator’s Manual
(P/N 016-0130-061 Rev A 2/09)

Raven Industries 

Toll Free (U.S. and Canada): (800)-243-5435

Applied Technology Division 

or Outside the U.S. :1 605-575-0722

P.O. Box 5107 

Fax: 605-331-0426

Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5107 

www.ravenprecision.com

[email protected]

Summary of Contents for PowerGlide AutoBoom

Page 1: ...AutoBoom Operator s Manual PowerGlide Calibration ...

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Page 3: ...normal operating temperature If you fail to warm the system it may not perform properly It is also important to make sure the machine is running at a suf ficient engine speed so that the hydraulic pump is able to supply full flow to the system The following instructions are designed to assist you in the proper calibration of your PowerGlide system Installation should be complete before calibrating...

Page 4: ...ator s Manual 2 Controller Description A Main Power Switch Turns power on and off B Display Screen C Function Keys D Power connection E Interface connection A Main Power B Display Screen C Function Keys D Power Connector E Interface Connector ...

Page 5: ...heels are resting on the ground Important Before beginning calibration ensure that the hydraulic installation has been completed the wheels are attached to the boom and are on the ground the system hydraulics are warmed to normal operating temperatures the engine RPMs are adjusted to a level that allows full hydraulic capacity Pull type sprayers need to have the tractor hydraulics running in a con...

Page 6: ...ppears for about 5 seconds and then proceeds to the operators screen 3 Enable the left and right booms with the controller by pressing the middle button for the left boom and the far right button for the right boom 4 Go to the Autoboom valve Power Switch Enables the left boom Enables the right boom ...

Page 7: ...ooms begin to fall 7 Once the booms are on the ground grab the tip of the boom and lift it into the air The effort to lift each boom should be minimal The lift weight should be approximately 50 to 90lbs If the booms are too heavy turn the cartridge valve adjustment knob clockwise until the boom tip lift weight is in the proper range Remember When performing this step one boom will go down before t...

Page 8: ...he PowerGlide system Continue to the System Operation section for additional information Helpful Hint On some systems a second cartridge may be used to allow for individual adjustment of the left and right booms For systems with two adjustment cartridges repeat step 3 through 8 for the Left and Right boom cartridge Left Adjustment Knob 5A Right Adjustment Knob 13A ...

Page 9: ...r to run a boom manually along a fence line grove etc and allow the opposite boom to be in automatic operation 2 Tap the down function on the joystick Holding the down function is not necessary If down is held for more than half a second the boom will only go down for as long as it was held until the switch was released To Disable There are TWO ways of disabling PowerGlide Autoboom system 1 Press ...

Page 10: ...PowerGlide Autoboom Calibration and Operator s Manual 8 Notes ...

Page 11: ...ed before making any adjustments and tightened when complete 3 Why do I not see the enable indication come on when I press the boom down switch on my sprayer joystick Answer Some sprayers are not equipped with Down Coils In these cases depress the enable function on the controller for the left and right booms to enable the system 4 How heavy should my booms be Answer During the calibration process...

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Page 15: ...e Coverage Period How Can I Get Service What Will Raven Industries Do What is not Covered by this Warranty Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven Dealer If your Dealer agrees with the warranty claim the Dealer will send the part and proof of purchase to their distributor or to Raven Industries for final approval Upon confirmation of the warranty claim Raven Industries will at...

Page 16: ...ies Inc All rights reserved under copyright laws PowerGlide Calibration AutoBoom Operator s Manual P N 016 0130 061 Rev A 2 09 Raven Industries Toll Free U S and Canada 800 243 5435 Applied Technology Division or Outside the U S 1 605 575 0722 P O Box 5107 Fax 605 331 0426 Sioux Falls SD 57117 5107 www ravenprecision com atdinfo ravenind com ...

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