Stocks AG Fan Jet Duo, Общие инструкции по установке и эксплуатации

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Fan Jet Pro - Operating Manual & Parts List P24
Firstly establish the working width required or maximum spread width possible with the granules or
seed being applied.
Working in a safe area and ideally on a hard surface so that product is visible on the ground and can be swept
up after calibration work has been completed.
Place a minimal amount of slug pellets, seed or granules in the hopper.
Always observe all application standards and guidelines provided by the manufacturer of any
product as some products may be are toxic !
Switch on the main power switch ON to operate the spinning disc. Switch the feed shutter switch ON for a few
seconds to allow enough product to be broadcast to establish the working width allowing for a small overlap.
APPLICATION RATE
Place a minimal amount of slug pellets, seed or granules in the hopper - typically just a few kilograms
The disc needs to be ON and turning and the feed shutters are switched ON and OFF to start and stop the catch
test.
If using a Vario control, the disc speed can be lowered when calibrating providing it is sufficient to throw the
pellets clear of the disc.
OPTIONAL Calibration Chute recommended for this operation to limit exposure to product being thrown from
the spinning disc.
Finish by carefully tipping the Fan Jet forwards on its tipping base plate and gently shaking to empty any
product or seed left in the chute and under the disc, into the bag before weighing (or removing the chute when
finished).
19.0 Product Calibration
NOTE to ensure the maximum spread width is obtained when applying slug pallets hard dense
pellets must be used.
Some smaller, lighter and less dense pellets may not reach the full width especially in breezy conditions, and
with many pellets the pattern may be thinner towards the outer edges. Ensure conditions are good and the
discs are a minimum of 1m above the ground or crop canopy. Ensure the spread width and pattern is
adequate for your requirements before going to work.
You will have to perform a catch and weigh test to establish the flow rate of product, and will need a suitable
container to collect the product being metered and an accurate set of scales to weigh kilograms and grams,
and a timer.
To establish the correct flow rate of pellets for your bout width, forward speed and application rate
use the below formula;
Method
Use the following formula to establish the flow rate – this is a 1 minute catch test universal for all machines,
products, widths and speeds.
Application rate (kgs/ha) x forward speed (kph) x spread width (metres) = Flow rate in kgs per min
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Example 1.
The required application rate is 25 kilograms per hectare. The target forward speed is 10 kilometres per hour.
The bout width is 6 metres wide.
25 kgs/ha x 10 kph x 6 metres = 2.5kgs per minute flow rate
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Example 2.
The required application rate is 5.5 kilograms per hectare. The target forward speed is 12 kilometres per
hour. The bout width is 4.25 metres wide.
5.5 kgs/ha x 12 kph x 4.25 metres = 467 grams per minute flow rate
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