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Tifone Ambiente s.r.l.

Via Modena, 248a

44044 Cassana - (FE) - Italia

Tel. +39 0532 730 586

Fax. +39 0532 730 588

http://www.tifone.com

e-mail: [email protected]

MU-iC

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Page 1: ...H E A LT H E C O L O G Y iCAT iCAT 13 300 Use and Maintenance Manual English ...

Page 2: ...age TIFONE AMBIENTE SRL reserves all rights to this manual including the right at any time to make any necessary changes aimed at improving its products and the manual itself without prior notice This manual is the property of TIFONE AMBIENTE SRL Reproduction whole or partial is forbidden ...

Page 3: ...gement and maintenance of the Atomizer TIFONE AMBIENTE is at your disposal for any additional explanations which you may need both in the start up phase of the Air Sprayer and at any time during its use For any requests please contact us to our Fax number 39 0532 730 588 When operations of ordinary or extraordinary maintenance are necessary TIFONE AMBIENTE puts at your disposal its commercial and ...

Page 4: ...tion of mixtures 14 2 9 Safety for use of the battery 15 3 TECHNICAL DATA 16 3 1 Machine parts 16 3 2 Overall dimensions 17 3 3 Technical features 17 3 4 Pressure circuit 18 3 5 Wiring diagram 18 4 AIR SPRAYER HANDLING 19 4 1 Transportation 19 4 2 Handling 19 4 3 Installation in a vehicle 20 5 AIR SPRAYER OPERATION 21 5 1 Description of the machine controls 21 5 2 Preliminary operations 22 5 3 Tan...

Page 5: ...4 Maintenance at the beginning of every working day 31 6 4 1 Preliminary checks 31 6 4 2 Pump oil level check 31 6 4 3 Checking engine oil level and topping up 31 6 4 4 Checking fuel level and topping up 32 6 4 5 Checking the nozzles 32 6 5 Scheduled maintenance 32 6 6 Battery maintenance 33 6 7 Troubleshooting 34 6 8 Set aside and winter storage 35 6 9 Restart after winter storage 35 CHAPTER 7 DI...

Page 6: ... exclusively to the TIFONE AMBIENTE machine Model iCAT The instruction manual must be read and used as follows each operator and the maintenance staff of the Atomizer should fully read this Manual with maximum attention and respect its contents the operator must possess the skill requirements for use of the Air Sprayer read this Manual carefully and consider it an integral part of the Air Sprayer ...

Page 7: ... correct use of the Atomizer following the instructions in this Manual and carrying out the planned periodic maintenance Failures arising from improper use of the Atomizer atmospheric agents damage caused by transport are expressly excluded from warranty All consumables and regular maintenance materials are not covered under the warranty and their costs are entirely borne by the customer in each c...

Page 8: ... s r l As regards any damage to persons and property as well as any other direct or indirect damage loss of production or earnings etc possibly due to the defects of the Air Sprayer TIFONE AMBIENTE s r l shall not be liable except for cases of gross negligence Every machine has an identification plate a that is located on the frame of the Air Sprayer TIFONE AMBIENTE s r l shall not be liable for a...

Page 9: ...ate and the manufacturer accepts no responsibility for any damage to people property or to the machine itself that could arise from it 2 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 2 1 PERMITTED USES 2 2 MISUSE OR NON ALLOWED USES ATTENTION This section lists some of the improper or not allowed uses As it is impossible to predict all the possible improper uses if special uses of the machine are required CONTACT the compa...

Page 10: ...the tank of the mixture by carrying out the operations described in this manual THE 6 GOLDEN RULES Directions to follow in order to use and maintain the Atomizer in full efficiency ATTENTION During prolonged periods of rest or winter shelter place the gun in a vertical position and grease the joints LIFT ONLY WHEN THE TANK IS EMPTY Before lifting or moving the mist sprayer completely empty the tan...

Page 11: ...ools supplies or spare parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer and or illustrated in this Manual may constitute a danger for the operators and or damage the machine Any modification to the Air Sprayer not expressly authorized by TIFONE AMBIENTE Srl exonerates the manufacturer from any civil or criminal liability WARNING Before performing any operation or manoeuvre with the Air Spray...

Page 12: ...block them NEVER exceed the working pressures indicated in this Manual NEVER fill the Tank of the machine beyond the rated capacity of the machine and absolutely avoid leakage of liquid or foam from the hatch NEVER apply spraying in windy conditions In case of even moderate winds reduce the Volume per hectare to reduce the overhead drift DO NOT apply spraying in proximity of streams or ponds or ot...

Page 13: ...nts when the engine is in function In case the engine is coupled to another machine assess that the strap the joints and other dangerous elements have adequate protection The supply of a spark catcher device is not included in the basic equipment In some countries the use of the engine in absence of this accessory is prohibited Before using the engine verify the laws and local regulations Work in ...

Page 14: ...r damage to third parties After every working day do not leave mixture residues in the atomizer tank it may cause damage to different parts of the machine and could be harmful to others When washing and rinsing the atomizer exercise extreme caution with pesticide residues they are very poisonous and are environmental contaminants Do not discharge the tank mixture residues on the ground or into dra...

Page 15: ...ways disconnect the battery Be very careful to avoid shorting the terminal in voltage with the ground terminal Never invert the positive and negative pole terminals on the battery Before disconnecting the battery Turn off all electrical users The first terminal to be disconnected and the last to be connected must be the ground pole which must be kept at a distance from the battery Always make sure...

Page 16: ...or 4 Cannon 5 Spray nozzles 6 Circuit filter 7 Hand cleaning tank 8 Lance 9 Lance bracket 10 Mixture tank cover 11 Mixture tank 12 Clean water tank 13 Hood 14 Frame 15 Hose winder 16 Centrifuge fan 17 Tank drain plug 18 Three way valve 19 Engine Pump 20 Pin for fixing on conveyor 21 Lifting and fixing points 22 Greasing nipples 3 TECHNICAL DATA 3 1 MACHINE PARTS MACHINE PART ...

Page 17: ...ry 12V 55 Ah Pump Type TEA 430 l min 40 Pressure min max bar 0 40 Cannon 4 nozzles Handling Horiziontal up to 220 Vertical up to 220 Range m 15 18 Lance 1 nozzle with control lever Range m 8 Regulator safety valve Exact Remote control Self filter Automatic self cleaning Stirring Automatic Noise level LpA LwA dB 96 103 Weight Unladen Kg 247 Fully loaded Kg 588 Dimensions LxPxH mm 1200x850x1500 3 2 ...

Page 18: ... OUT START Engine IN GND IN ALTERNATOR S4 2 3 1 S3 2 3 1 S1 2 3 1 S1 5 6 4 S2 2 3 1 S2 5 6 4 S4 5 6 4 S5 2 3 1 S5 5 6 4 1 3 4 S2 K1 5 2 1 3 4 5 6 2 9 7 8 10 12 11 13 3 4 PRESSURE CIRCUIT 3 5 WIRING DIAGRAM 1 Mixure tank 2 Clean water tank 3 Three way valve 4 Circuit filter 5 Pump 6 Motor 7 Pressure regulator 8 Pressure gauge 9 Ball valve 10 Solenoid valve 11 Lance 12 Cannon 13 Discharge air circui...

Page 19: ...sed for lifting the machine must be approved and suitable to support the weight of the machine check the capacity of the lifting machines When these operations are not performed correctly there is a residual risk of reversal and fall of the machine WARNING Machine handling and loading on truck must only be performed with the means and the methods already described Transport operations may only be ...

Page 20: ...he accuracy of the scales content indicators will be distorted and complete emptying of the tank will not be achieved To fix hook the atomizer to the vehicle place the mist sprayer on the vehicle bed making sure that it is well supported on the bed do not use pallets or wood to support the mist sprayer fix the plate a to the vehicle floor with two screws of adequate size diameter passing through t...

Page 21: ...N position activates the gun nozzles Turning the selector switch to the OFF position deactivates the nozzles 4 Horizontal rotation of the gun Moving the joy stick forward rotates the gun horizontally clockwise Moving the joy stick back rotates the cannon horizontally counterclockwise 5 Vertical rotation of the cannon Moving the joy stick forward rotates the cannon vertically clockwise Moving the j...

Page 22: ... clean water into the tank for preventive rinsing ensuring the cleaning water is collected in the relevant containers once the tank has been emptied close the valve Make sure the lever c of the 3 way valve of the automatic washing system is in SPRAY position Check the oil level of the pump d and verify that there are no oil or water leaks from the pump Check the engine oil level e check the fuel l...

Page 23: ... necessary capacity the level in the tank is displayed in the indicator c Do not introduce into the tank an amount exceeding its rated capacity in order to prevent any leakage of fluid into the environment tank filling can be performed from elevated water tanks or from water sources always respecting the Environment Anti pollution Rules 5 3 TANK FILLING 5 3 1 Mixture tank filling 5 3 2 Circuit was...

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Page 25: ... utmost care and professionalism Always wear the suggested protective clothing gloves goggles overalls and follow the instructions of prudence given in this manual ATTENTION Deliver empty thoroughly washed containers to an authorized toxic waste disposal centre If the above rules are not respected there is a residual risk of intoxication and or environmental contamination Before switching on the e...

Page 26: ...he valve check on the gauge if the pressure is constant if the pressure is not yet constant repeat the steps described above until the pressure is constant if the tank contains pesticide mixture or other mixture vent air from the circuit by attaching a hose to the valve b and insert it into the tank 5 7 AIR BLEEDING FROM THE SPRAYING PRESSURE CIRCUIT DANGER Exert extreme caution with pesticide res...

Page 27: ...ixture stirring continuity especially in the case of mixtures of powders and or granulated materials When you arrive at the spraying area verify that the three way valve a is in the SPRAY position adjustthepressure b totheminimumvalueforapproximately 30 seconds to remove any remaining air from the circuit accelerate the engine c adjust the pressure b to the desired value To carry out treatment wit...

Page 28: ...E 6 3 MAINTENANCE AT THE END OF EACH SPRAYING 6 1 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE 6 2 PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF THE SAFETY ITEMS 6 3 1 Input filter cleaning ATTENTION The maintenance operations must be carried out exclusively by the Customer Service Department of TIFONE AMBIENTE Srl or by qualified personnel Before performing any maintenance on the Air Sprayer read the chapter on the safety instructions...

Page 29: ...ing 6 3 2 Cleaning the lance ATTENTION If at the end of the spraying a huge amount of liquid has remained inside the tank drain the tank and collect the liquid in cans and dispose of according to the provisions of law in force or use up the content by spraying on an area already sprayed ATTENTION If the tank is not completely empty and still contains the mixture you should leave the lever of the t...

Page 30: ...e jet of clean water At the end of each spraying session check that there are no leaks from the nozzles Check also that the fitted misting platelets are not visibly worn 6 3 4 Suction filter cleaning 6 3 5 Cannon cleaning 6 3 6 Checking the spray nozzles ATTENTION If at the end of the spraying a huge amount of liquid has remained inside the tank drain the tank and collect the liquid in cans and di...

Page 31: ...et it idle for a few minutes switch off the engine and re check the oil level repeat the top up procedure again if necessary At the beginning of every work day check the integrity of the atomizer Check for oil or water leaks from the pump Check that the galvanized steel frame is intact Check the integrity of the tank Check that the nozzles are intact Check that the equipment is intact Check that t...

Page 32: ... Do not fill to the brim leave a gap for expansion screw the plug b back on Periodically check the nozzles and make sure that there are no leaks the spray nozzles are of the correct type according to the required calibration and are not visibly worn If they are replace them To change the spray nozzles unscrew the nut a replace with a new spray nozzle b screw the nut a 6 4 4 Checking fuel level and...

Page 33: ...he negative black pole b of the battery disconnect the positive red terminal of the battery charger from the positive red pole a of the battery Battery replacement If the battery suddenly fails or no longer holds a charge replace it disconnect the black negative pole terminal b from the battery disconnect the positive red terminal a from the battery replace the battery with a new battery with the ...

Page 34: ... completely Possible air intake or blockage during the work phase of the circuit Contact the TIFONE service centre Pump oil mixed with water Pump membrane broken Contact the TIFONE service centre The nozzles become clogged despite the remote control filter auto filter being present Self cleaning filter damaged Contact the TIFONE service centre The pump is noisy Throttled suction Check and remove t...

Page 35: ...suction of the antifreeze fluid reinstall the cartridge and close the suction filter grease the cannon check and if necessary restore the oil level of the pump and of the gearbox store the Atomizer in a dry and well sheltered place and cover it with a securely fixed sheet of plastic check and top up the pump oil level check and top up the engine oil level disconnect the battery wires For restart a...

Page 36: ...e oils should be performed in compliance with the provisions of law in force in the country For the dismantling of the Air Sprayer follow the requirements imposed by the laws in force in the user s country Before demolition require an inspection by the pertinent body and consequent verbalization Drain the lubricating oil from the pump and the reduction gear and dispose of it according to law Proce...

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