Valley Rainger Linear, Owner'S Manual

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52 Rainger Linear
OPERATION
Side Inlet
Hose and Cord Positioning
13. As the machine approaches the edge of the field do one of the following:
• I f Auto Reverse is on , monitor and assist the auto reverse process as needed, shutting pipeline valve
for the hose off and on as required.
(a) Reposition the end of field/hose stop for the length of hose being used.
(b) The machine should start and run in the desired direction and stop at the end of field/hose stop post
which was set for the length of the hose.
• If Auto Stop is on , monitor and assist the auto stop process as needed, shutting pipeline valve for the
hose off as required.
(a) If this is a standard linear machine continue with step 14 of this instruction to run machine back
across the field in the opposite direction.
(b) If this is a swing around linear machine and the operator intends to swing the machine around to
the other field, proceed to the Swing Around section, follow the Swing Around procedure and swing
the machine around to the other field. After swinging machine around, return to this instruction and
continue with step 14 to run machine back across the field in the opposite direction.
14. Reposition the end of field/hose stop for the length of hose being used.
15. If using the optional electric cord drag:
(a) Make sure the power pedestal disconnect, that the electric cord is connected to, is in the OFF position.
(b) Position the electric cord far enough 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 when applicable, position the electric cord over the top of hose. See Figure 52-1.
(c) When ready, switch the power pedestal disconnect switch into the ON position.
16. At the machine/control panel:
(a) Select the desired direction of travel.
(b) Set the percentage timer to the desired application rate.
(c) If applicable set the Auto Reverse/Auto Stop control as desired.
17. When ready, start 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/
hose stop post which was set for the length of the hose.
18. Repeat the steps 6-11 as needed to cross the field in the opposite direction.
Riser
Guidance (Furro w or Cab le)
Pol y
14’
[4.27m]
(4”)
20’
[6.10m]
(6”)
16’
[4.88m]
(4-3/4”)
with Bumpers
Riser
Guidance (Furro w or Cab le)
14’
[4.27m]
(4”)
20’
[6.10m]
(6”)
32’
[9.75m]
(8”)
16’
[4.88m]
(4-3/4”)
without Bumpers
centerline of Cart path
EOF to 1st riser =
poly length - 50 ft. Intermediate riser spacing =
(2x poly length) - 80 ft
.
Intermediate
Riser
Figure
5 4 4
2
1
8
3
7
10
6
9
Figure 52-1 1. Hose
2. Shut Off Valve
3. Side Inlet
4. Hose Bumper (optional)
5. Electric Cord (optional)
6. Buried Electric Cord
7. Power Pedestal
8. Alternate Power Pedestal Location 9. Guidance Furrow or Cable
10. Smooth Hard Area