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Rainger Linear

Owner’s Manual

0997617_E

www.valleyirrigation.com

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Page 2: ...2 Rainger Linear This page was left blank intentionally...

Page 3: ...Safety Decals 18 Overview 21 Rainger Linear 21 Standard Cart 21 Center Feed System 21 End Feed System 22 Swing Around Cart 23 Furrow Guidance 23 Below Ground Guidance 24 Spans 25 Drive Towers 25 Hitch...

Page 4: ...otation Speeds 42 Percentage Timer Settings 42 Linear Water Application Data 42 Electric Cord Handling 43 Electric Cord Operation 43 Start Up 45 Cart Path 47 Poly Hose 47 Moving Poly Hose 47 Cart Weig...

Page 5: ...igid Mender Installation 80 Flex Joint Hose Replacement 80 Bonding Ground Wire 81 Above Ground Guidance Cable Adjustment 81 Side Inlet Elbow Adjustment 83 Electric Primer Maintenance 83 Modified Align...

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Page 7: ...09 1998 A1 Irrigation Machines Statement regarding Pressure Equipment Directive 97 23 EC The Crop Irrigation System is excluded from the scope of the Pressure Equipment Directive by the language of Ar...

Page 8: ...not of their manufacture Valley pivot irrigation machines receiving power from a generator must have a cable connected from the irriga tion machine structure to a ground rod and another cable from th...

Page 9: ...ent or damage the equipment Safety Messages Safety messages in this manual are preceded by the hazard symbol and one of three words DANGER WARN ING or CAUTION These messages alert you to potential haz...

Page 10: ...pipes angles and ladders in areas with energized power lines exposed conductors or circuit parts work practices such as the use of insulation guarding and material handling techniques must be used to...

Page 11: ...rigation Equipment near Airports and Crop Dusting Aircraft If any part of the irrigation machine comes within 3200 ft 975 m of an airport runway especially the ap proach ends of the runway additional...

Page 12: ...vironmental conditions will increase the possibility of electrocution and require additional consideration Transmitter towers can induce the equipment or materials being handled with an electrical cha...

Page 13: ...e valve etc 4 De activate the energy isolating device s so that the machine or equipment is isolated from the energy source s 5 Lock out the energy isolating device s with assigned individual lock s 6...

Page 14: ...without proper instructions Safety training should be presented annually and the service manager should ensure employees fully understand the safety messages and what to do in case of emergencies EMER...

Page 15: ...e DO NOT touch the machine again Call a qualified electrician or an authorized Valley dealer immediately WARNING LIGHTNING AND THE MACHINE Stay away from the machine during an electrical storm An irri...

Page 16: ...R LIMBS MAY BECOME ENTANGLED RESULTING IN SEVERE INJURY DO NOT SERVICE THE MACHINE UNTIL THE MAIN DISCONNECT IS LOCKED IN THE OFF POSITION ALWAYS REPLACE DRIVE SHAFT SHIELDS AF TER SERVICING DRIVE SHA...

Page 17: ...hut off mechanism CAUTION PROPER USE OF THE SAFETY OVERRIDE Caution MUST be taken by the operator when using the safety override function as it will bypass or dis able all of the machine s automatic s...

Page 18: ...These Danger Warning and Caution decals appear in various locations on a Valley irrigation machine You MUST familiarize yourself and other operator s with these safety decals For replacement of any d...

Page 19: ...in severe injury Do not service until machine is locked in the off position Always replace drive shaft shield after servicing Drive Shaft Starts Without Warning DANGER Do not touch rotating drive shaf...

Page 20: ...23 PSI 1 6 BAR MAXIMUM R WARNING TIRE AND RIM FOR IRRIGATION USE ONLY ADJUST PRESSURE BEFORE USE SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED PRESSURE 34 PSI 2 3 BAR MAXIMUM 0991366 0991593 0991532 0996109 Part...

Page 21: ...ery Ditch Feed Typically the four wheel cart is located next to the water supply pipeline or ditch and can be a attached to any span The free standing span is located in the middle of the machine Dire...

Page 22: ...ower from the end With a Below Ground Guidance System the central pulse tower box is located on the end of free standing span that is furthest away from the cart Linear intermediate tower boxes are in...

Page 23: ...the central pulse tower box is located on the second tower from the end Linear intermediate tower boxes are installed on both ends of the free standing span There is a collector ring on the span dire...

Page 24: ...art A linear intermediate tower box is installed on the other end of the free standing span There is a collector ring on the span directly over the cart and only one end tower box located on the other...

Page 25: ...h band clamps See Figure 25 3 Overhang Typically an overhang is attached to the end of the last span pipe and used for irrigation beyond the span drive unit Support ears and cables provide support for...

Page 26: ...nance section for adjustment procedure Span Cable A cable with color coded wires enters and leaves each tower box The cable runs the entire length of the machine and is referred to as span cable See F...

Page 27: ...and another timer cycle begins The pulse timer is part of the linear steering system See Figure 27 3 During operation the linear machine moves at a 90 angle to the guidance system If this angle change...

Page 28: ...used depends on the number of spans Linear machines with five spans or less can use modified or floating alignment See Figures 28 2 and 28 3 Linear machines with six spans or more must use floating al...

Page 29: ...ack into the correct position If the steer switch should fail a back up safety switch would shut the machine down Below Ground Guidance Option The below ground guidance system consists of a buried sin...

Page 30: ...ctric cord mounting with safety switch can be mounted horizontally or vertically on the cart See Figure 30 2 The electric cord is spring loaded If the electric cord is pulled beyond the limits of the...

Page 31: ...st the machine will stop The stop post must be removed before the machine can be re started See Figure 31 2 Auto Reverse Auto Stop Option The Auto Reverse Auto Stop has a two stage switch The first st...

Page 32: ...and continue to run CAUTION NEVER USE THE SAFETY OVERRIDE BUT TON TO WALK THE MACHINE OFF OF THE BARRICADE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE MAY RESULT SOIL MAY BUILD UP IN THE WHEEL TRACK RESULTING IN A RAMP EFFECT...

Page 33: ...read and understand the Control Panel Owner s Manual and the Rainger Linear Owner s Manual Overwatering Timer The overwatering timer located in the central pulse tower box is a safety device used to...

Page 34: ...is pointed to the Close position the sleeve chamber is pressurized closing the water shut off valve completely When the function selector handle is pointed to the Auto position then the electric solen...

Page 35: ...ey See Figure 35 2 2 Turn the main disconnect switch to the OFF posi tion See Figure 35 2 3 Turn the pumping unit OFF if not automatic 4 If an engine generator set is utilized place the Engine Run Sta...

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Page 37: ...em should not cross furrows or rows at a shallow angle Establishing Perpendicular Wheel Tracks Use the following method to establish perpendicular wheel tracks 1 Plant the crop perpendicular to the li...

Page 38: ...rance space between each wheel track and the first crop row on either side of the wheel track See Figures 38 1 and 38 2 METHOD 2 1 Plant the crop parallel to where the irrigation machine will run See...

Page 39: ...rted at one end of the field and run wet irrigating to the middle of the field See Figure 39 1 2 The system is stopped the percentage timer is set to 100 and the system is run dry to the other end of...

Page 40: ...er and run the system wet or dry back to the original end of the field See Figure 40 2 Method III Can be used for frequent shallow applications on relatively sandy soils The system operator may need t...

Page 41: ...100 and the system continues to run wet to the original end of the field See Figure 41 2 Method V Can be used where it is desired to harvest one por tion of a field while irrigating another part of t...

Page 42: ...Pass Add maintenance refueling and other down time to the calculated results EXAMPLE Inches Pass Hrs Pass x App Rate In Day 9 1 x 0 48 0 18 ft 100 24 24 Pass Inches Pass Hrs Pass x App Rate In Day 10...

Page 43: ...CABLE HOOK ON POWER PEDESTAL EACH TIME THE ELECTRIC CORD IS PLUGGED INTO THE RECEPTACLE INSURE THAT THE MECHANICAL SAFETY CABLE IS FUNCTIONAL EACH TIME THE ELECTRIC CORD IS PLUGGED INTO POWER PEDESTAL...

Page 44: ...chor ring on the power ped estal For proper operation of the cord anchor cable disconnect there must be slack in the elec tric cord between the cord grip and plug when the cord anchor cable is pulled...

Page 45: ...generator is producing the correct Nominal Supply Voltage for this machine See Figure 45 2 11 Determine how the machine will be run If running the machine wet with water refer to Side Inlet Hose and...

Page 46: ...er reading again while the generator is un der load to verify that the generator is producing the correct Nominal Supply Voltage for this machine See Figure 46 2 CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE IF...

Page 47: ...ylon sling as shown when moving poly hose See Figure 47 1 Cart Weight Weight may be added to the cart as required for increasing the hose pulling capability The cart tires may be filled with a weight...

Page 48: ...inlet hose couplers are secured to the inlet with pull straps See Figure 48 1 Center inlet hose couplers are secured to the inlet with a circle lock ring See Fig ure 48 2 The center inlet uses soft ho...

Page 49: ...d to push the poly hose out of the way of the cart tires At the ends of the field where reversing direction takes place maintain a smooth hard area on the inlet side of the cart so that the poly hose...

Page 50: ...tart the machine If applicable start pipeline pump and open the water shut off valve for the hose The machine should start and run in the desired direction and auto reverse or stop at the end of field...

Page 51: ...area where in terference will occur or when applicable position the electric cord over the top of hose See Figure 51 1 d Make sure the second power pedestal disconnect is in the OFF position e Connec...

Page 52: ...h away from the hose so that the hose will not drag over it To prevent interference between the electric cord cart tires and hose bury the electric cord in the area where in terference will occur or w...

Page 53: ...ay from the hose so that the hose will not drag over it When applicable prevent interference between the electric cord and hose by positioning the electric cord over the top of hose or burying the ele...

Page 54: ...Figure 54 2 4 Set the end of field hose stop post for the length of the hose being used 5 If using the optional electric cord drag a Make sure the power pedestal disconnect is in the OFF position b Po...

Page 55: ...o that water from the hose drains away from the cart path d Disconnect chains for first hose from cart and disconnect first hose from center inlet e Connect the inlet end of second hose to the single...

Page 56: ...ose 14 Repeat the steps 8 14 as needed to cross the field in the same direction 15 As the machine approaches the end of field hose stop post stop the machine and close the water shut off valve for the...

Page 57: ...over the top of hose or when applicable bury the electric cord in the area where interference will occur See Figure 57 2 c When ready switch the power pedestal dis connect switch into the ON position...

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Page 59: ...completely open and the system is full of water bring the engine up to its operating RPM Compressed Air Primer The vacuum pump compressed air primer is used for priming of pump installations with suct...

Page 60: ...ate be tween slowly opening the riser valve and increas ing the engine RPM so that the pump does not loose prime 8 Close the ball valve on the electric primer If water enters and fills the water trap...

Page 61: ...electric primer to OFF 7 Slowly fill the system with water Slowly open the riser valve so that the pump does not loose prime 8 Close the ball valve on the electric primer If water enters and fills th...

Page 62: ...EADS BELOW THE MINIMUM ALLOWED VOLTAGE OR ABOVE THE MAXI MUM ALLOWEDVOLTAGE SEE FIGURE 62 2 OPERATING THE MACHINE OUTSIDE THESE LIMITS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE MOTORS AND OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPO...

Page 63: ...e the gen erator is under load to verify that the generator is producing the correct Nominal Supply Voltage for this machine See Figure 63 2 CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE IF THE VOLT METER READS...

Page 64: ...with step c c Start the pump using the control panel Refer to the appropriate Control Panel Owner s Manual for control panel operat ing procedures d Slowly fill the system with water Slowly open the r...

Page 65: ...ABLE HOOK ON POWER PEDESTAL EACH TIME THE ELECTRIC CORD IS PLUGGED INTO THE RECEPTACLE INSURE THAT THE MECHANICAL SAFETY CABLE IS FUNCTIONAL EACH TIME THE ELECTRIC CORD IS PLUGGED INTO POWER PEDESTAL...

Page 66: ...r ring on the power pedestal For proper operation of the cord anchor cable discon nect there must be slack in the electric cord between the cord grip and plug when the cord anchor cable is pulled taut...

Page 67: ...ter shut off valve on the riser if applicable 5 Move the electric cord a Make sure the power pedestal disconnect is in the OFF position b Disconnect the electric cord from the power pedestal c Positio...

Page 68: ...ine back across the field in the opposite direction 10 Reposition the end of field stop for the length of electric cord 11 Move electric cord a Make sure the power pedestal disconnect that the electri...

Page 69: ...ON ABOVE If the swing around Rainger linear is greater than 1000 feet or 6 spans in length anchoring the cart before pivoting the span is REQUIRED Continue with Anchoring the Cart on this page If the...

Page 70: ...pivot zones See Figure 70 2 6 Press the correct number key to select the pivot zone that the machine will be operating within See Figure 70 3 Select a Zone 1 A 2 B 3 C 4 D See Figure 70 3 MANUAL LINEA...

Page 71: ...only functions in the pivot mode when at least one of the latch proximity sensors are NOT activated 11 Select the direction of movement for the span to pivot See Figure 71 2 Press for reverse OR Press...

Page 72: ...latch completely use the override button to jog the span in one direction then the other direction to close the remaining open latch The Override button only functions in the pivot mode when at least...

Page 73: ...lic power service disconnect to the irrigation machine See Figure 73 1 FILL OUT the blue OSHA safety color code tag and attach to the disconnect after locking See Figure 73 1 2 SHUT OFF and lock the c...

Page 74: ...ow dirt to fall into the gearbox when removing the cap See Figure 74 2 Make sure the vent holes on each side of the expansion chamber cap are open and unob structed NOTE Use only Valley Gear Lube Othe...

Page 75: ...VEL SHOULD BE 1 7 8 IN 48 MM BELOW FILL PLUG WHEN FULL WARNING INPUT SEAL FAILURE CAN OCCUR IF OIL CAPACITY IS EXCEEDED Worm Gearmotor After EACH season of operation change the oil in all of the worm...

Page 76: ...For the correct tire pressure refer to the decal on the rim or the tire pressure chart See Figure 76 3 WARNING TIRES ARE SHIPPED AT A PRESSURE OF 30 TO 35 PSI 206 TO 241 KPA BE SURE THE TIRES HAVE BEE...

Page 77: ...Refer to the table in Figure 77 2 for general lubrication frequency Run Dry Reservoirs Use an oil or fluid equivalent to one of the following manufacturer s products Chevron Turbine Oil GST 32 Transmi...

Page 78: ...icular ridges or furrows through it Furrow End of Field Shutdown An optional method of providing an additional end of field shutdown is to place an angle in the furrow where you want the system to sto...

Page 79: ...ator arm contacts the tripping structure Under certain conditions soil may build up in the wheel track resulting in a ramp effect This may allow the actuator arm to go over the top of the struc ture w...

Page 80: ...ose repairs require special equipment Contact your Valley Dealer for permanent repair of hose or training and use of the special equipment Rigid Mender Installation 1 Place the rigid mender between th...

Page 81: ...the deflected height of cable from the ground at the halfway point between support stakes See Figure 81 1 OR Let 33 lb of weight in a 5 gallon bucket hanging on guidance cable deflect the cable measu...

Page 82: ...les to support the full weight of spreader angle 5 Measure the distance from the spreader angle to the span pipe This is the DEFLECTED measurement The full weight of the spreader angle should deflect...

Page 83: ...nce The Vacuum Pump requires occasional flushing Remove the pressure gauge and run 1 4 cup of flushing solvent GAST AH225 or equivalent through the pump See Figure 83 3 If the pump fails to produce a...

Page 84: ...mage and reduce expected motor and gearbox life A leading bow creates extreme tension or linear pulling force over the entire machine See Figure 84 1 A trailing bow creates extreme compressing or line...

Page 85: ...ve motor 1 to the center of the tower drive motor 3 See Figure 85 1 4 Observe the movement of the tower drive motor 2 It should start and stop equal distances from the imaginary center line See Figure...

Page 86: ...S AND ALLOW THE TOWER TO CYCLE TWICE START AND STOP TO DETERMINE IF THE TOWER IS STILL LEADING OR TRAILING 2 Adjust nuts 1 and 2 until the tower is in align ment 3 Continue the Three Tower Method of a...

Page 87: ...e driveshaft 60 in 1524 mm long weighs approximately 13 lb 5 9 kg 4 Measure the distance from the end of the align ment tube to the span This is the weighted mea surement See Figure 87 3 Subtract the...

Page 88: ...ower box side of the drive tower rotate the connection rod clockwise to in crease the distance between the control bar and the switch pivot arm Counter clockwise From the tower box side of the drive t...

Page 89: ...pump is off and make sure machine is completely drained DANGER BE AWARE OF HIGH WATER PRESSURE TURN OFF THE PUMP AND ALLOW THE MA CHINETO DRAIN COMPLETELY BEFORE RE PAIRING OR PERFORMING MAINTENANCE...

Page 90: ...See Figure 90 2 5 Remove plugs from the overhang drains Clean sand and foreign particles from these drains Turn the rubber drain seal over when reinstalling See Figure 90 3 6 Start the pump and allow...

Page 91: ...is completely drained See Figure 91 1 Clean the end gun shut off solenoid valve cross filter or optional dirty water filter See Figures 91 2 and 91 3 Clean the water shut off valve external filter Se...

Page 92: ...king the machine in the off season 1 Park the machine in an area where the wheel tracks have been eliminated 2 Place wooden 2 in x 12 in planks over the wheel tracks Park the machine with the tires on...

Page 93: ...l conduc tor X X Replace if frayed worn or weather checked Lubricate 10 grease fittings on swing around cart bearing tube and swivel yoke X X X Lubricate after every 5 passes Span Pre season 1st Pass...

Page 94: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION Check end gun bearing and brake set ting X X Alignment Pre season 1st Pass 4th Pass Mid season Post season Remarks Check all nuts and bolts X X Tighten as required Check connection...

Page 95: ...earbox lubricant X Change after the first season and then change every third season thereafter Check the drive shaft U joints X Check the U joint and drive shaft cov ers for damage X Replace as requir...

Page 96: ...7 8 426 387 464 577 525 629 601 546 655 815 740 888 1 637 579 695 863 785 942 900 818 982 1220 1109 1331 Hardware Identification SAE Grade Inch Size CAP SCREW GRADE 5 GRADE 8 NUT GRADE 5 GRADE 8 LOCK...

Page 97: ...LOW WATER PRESSURE NO YES DID THIS CORRECT THE PROBLEM NO YES REVERSE DIRECTION OF MACHINE TO RESET TIMER NO YES DID THIS CORRECT THE PROBLEM NO YES REPAIR U JOINT NO YES DID THIS CORRECT THE PROBLEM...

Page 98: ...K INTO ALIGNMENT THE DIRECTION CAN BE CHANGED Tower ahead shut downs typically occur because of a component failure in the tower box Some causes of tower ahead shut downs are shown below Call your Val...

Page 99: ...re in one or more of the following areas tower box drive train or machine alignment Use the flow chart below to determine if the cause of shut down is mechanical Refer to the operation pages of this s...

Page 100: ...irection of travel to align the machine with guidance system Oscillator power supply failure Contact your local Valley dealer System holds safety but the end tower will not move in the run mode Low pr...

Page 101: ...ure Contact your local Valley dealer Excessive steering in both directions Intermittent failure of wiring between the control panel and the steering boxes Contact your local Valley dealer Immediate st...

Page 102: ...ow stop s are out of adjustment Adjust side inlet elbow stops Longitudinal scratches or cuts on the hose Sharp project in runway Keep the lanes clean Check the equipment for sharp edges or protrusions...

Page 103: ...and remove Running over the hose with the cart or other equipment Protect the hose and do not run over hose or walk on it Hose cover repair being peeled or stripped off Foreign objects in runway Keep...

Page 104: ...ERLOAD X At Pump X X Air Filter Dirty X At Pump X X Vacuum Line Collapsed X X X Relief Valve Set Too High X Relief Valve Set Too Low X At Pump X X Plugged Vacuum Pressure Line X Vanes Sticking X X X R...

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