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1. mark and three diverter valves numerical mark AGP600EN U AGP200EN U gt 0 0 0 0 1 1 36 USER MANUAL 9 4 22 REMOTE CONTROL MODELS PRI Machines equipped with the PRI pressure regulator type can have an additional connector which enables the opening closing operation of spraying sections arcs from the tractor cabin for a more convenient working process All other regulator functions operating pressure regulation pressure filter self cleaning opening and closing of the mixing nozzles can be controlled directly from the regulator itself Example The PRI F 2 1 label identifies the pressure regulator type PRI with self cleaning pressure filter F mark with two diverter valves and a connector for remote opening closing of spraying sections or arcs M170 Its label 1s standard due to its special shape There are no other varieties Pressure Regulator already in its basic version enables a remote control of opening and closing of regulator diverter valves with the help of the keyboard in the tractor cabin that 1s connected to the tractor s electrical circuit 05 DESCRIPTION OF MAIN CONSTITUENTS AND PRESSURE REGULATOR OPERATION 9 5 1 CENTRAL REGULATION VALVE PRI qe gt It is designed for pressure regulation in pumps with the flow between 20 pe to 80 l min It consists of aregulation valve with a possibility of continuously variable operating 2 pressure setting betw
2. Choose appropriate nozzle type and size according to the crop and required water consumption Use the nozzle tables Fill the reservoir to the half with fresh water Adjust the working pressure on the regulator and check the liquid flow rate through the nozzles Calculate the required water consumption per hectare according to the measured liquid flow rate through the nozzles and the working speed While working pay attention to a constant working speed the height of the sprinkling earniture the working pressure and nozzle operation Clean the sprayer after finished working AGPe00EN U AGP200EN U gt 0 0 0 0 0 D2 USER MANUAL 15 TYPES OF NOZZLE INSERTS In accordance with the standards all sprayers of Agromehanika trademark are equipped with ceramic TR type nozzle inserts made by a renowned German manufacturer LECHLER Nozzle inserts are designed for all kinds of detailed treating of habitus with protective agents among which is also spraying with low water consumption These nozzle inserts are famous for the optimal size of drops flow precision and minimal wear They are ideal for working pressures between 2 to 20 bar 15 1 CHARTS CHART 1 Active driving time min ha DRIVING SPEED INTERLINEAR DISTANCE m 2 22 25 26 26 be EN ENE Na O ee eo 86 178 72 66 61 57 54 150 48 145 43 38 34 fe pe ee 6 s s 4 9 s 9 65 60 155 151 48 45 42 140 37 35
3. ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 85 USER MANUAL 03 PR8 PRESSURE REGULATOR PR8 High Pressure Pressure Regulator Braglia belongs to newer electronic systems for remote control spraying with sprayers It comprises the main regulation valve enabling manual operating pressure regulation high pressure filter and electromagnetic diverter valves whose opening and closing 1s enabled by the cabin control box 1 Regulation valve 2 Diverter valve 4 Pressure filter 5 Pressure gauge 6 Pressure connector 7 Return connector edi 1 9 Control box It is distinguished by a firm robust construction if the most quality materials are used for unimpeded work at high operating pressures opening and closing of diverter valves with the use of electromagnetic valves an easy operation via portable keyboard from the tractor driver working position in the tractor safe and unhindered work A better version of the regulator EC label is apart from manual valve equipped also with an electromagnetic regulation valve which enables the remote control operating pressure setting from the cabin 94 REGULATOR LABELLING 9 4 1 STANDARD MANUALLY ADJUSTABLE MODELS PRI Pressure regulator label identifies the type of the regulation section whether the regulator is eguipped with a pressure filter and the number of diverter valves Example PRI F 3 label identifies the pressure regulator type with self cleaning pressure filter
4. If you want to use the machine in the public traffic you must fit it with lights and other illuminates in accordance with the traffic regulations No not enter the reservoir in the time of preparing of the chemical agents or cleaning of the reservoir Never exceed the working pressure of 15 BAR that is the maximum allowed working pressure on sprayer appliances Do not start working until you are sure that there are no unauthorized people in the near of the machine Pull out the key from the key lock after you have finished working and in this way prevent a sudden start of the machine DANGER CAUSED BY LIQUIDS UNDER HIGH PRESSURE The liquid which leaks from the pipes can be under high pressure and can cause injuries to your skin even more it can cause dangerous injuries if the liquid spreads under your skin Never try to dismount a hydraulic pipe or any other of the hydraulic installation as long as this one 1s under high pressure Before you start up the hydraulic system make sure that the installation is safe Help yourself with a piece of cardboard when trying to find the place of leakage Protect your hands and body by means of gloves and protective clothing if you are handling a high pressure hydraulic system In the case of injury immediately call your personal physician Each penetration through the skin must be stopped the liquid must be removed within few hours WORKING PLACE OF THE OPERATOR There is only one person ne
5. milk butter eggs and alcohol since these ingredients worsen the poisoning effect 2 14 RULES REGARDING TO USE OF SPRINKLING APPLIANCES The operator and user of the sprayer must be familiar with rules regarding plant protection ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 15 USER MANUAL 3 SAFETY WARNING LABELS ON THE MACHINE AND IN THE MANUAL You can find certain safety and warning signs in this instruction manual that are also attached to the machine Take a closer look at them in order to work safely Follow the instructions and advice concerning precautions listed below Make sure that the labels on the machine are in good condition and can be well seen After repairing the machine or replacement of any spare part make sure that all of the labels are fitted on the appliance Spare labels are available at your authorized seller of the appliances Product conforms with the safety equirements or standards se protection overalls while working If the cabin of the tractor is not constructed in an appropriate way arning read the instruction manual before connecting the appliance to the tractor for the first time se your gas mask while working o se ear protectors while working 69 bor pe das k arning sign that indicates the possibility of personal injuries or damages of the machine Rotating direction and number of evolutions of power take off PTO Sp
6. 1 and an appropriate container it is recommended to use a measuring cylinder Simply put on the hose on the nozzle and measure the liquid flow rate by catching the liquid of individual nozzles into the measuring cylinder You will also need a stopwatch or a wristwatch The measurement time is one minute If you have performed the measurement in less than one minute calculate the liquid flow rate to one minute If the liquid flow rate of a nozzle at a specific pressure exceeds the table values for more than 10 than the nozzle insert is worn and needs to be replaced AGPe00EN U AGP2000EN U gt 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 5 USER MANUAL 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPRINKLING For a successful sprinkling the appropriate water quantity right nozzle selection and a precise consumption calculation are of major importance It is recommended to stick to the following order when it comes to preparing of the sprinkling mixture and sprinkling Make sure that the sprinkling appliance is in flawless condition Check the oil level of the pump and clean all filters Read the instructions which are attached to the protective agent Pay special attention to the prescribed concentration the dose for a hectare and the recommended water consumption Choose an appropriate tractor speed and if you happen not to have a reliable value measure it It is very important to have precise speed values when it comes to calculation of the quantity of the mixture
7. 32 29 DRIVING CONSUMPTION PER HECTARE l ha TIME 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 1500 600 700 800 900 1000 __ 1013 17 120 123 27 30 33 40 47 153 160 6 8 1110 12 14 16 118 20 24 128 32 36 40 5 67 8 43 57 17 37 5 6 33 144 15 89 110 11 113 115 fis 20 22 et MNE NE eae 27 36 4 25 133 4 23 31 3 les 77 92 n 12 faa fas 21 28 3 64 7 ise po pi n m 2 26 3 6 6 MET 19 25 3 56 6 18 23 2 53 5 mi s 17 22 2 Du sr ps 16 21 2 15 2 2 6 Wo Go i Lo ON DN afa ON A W Gu Gu Gu ON ON N l end NIN o 29 NINININI Go Go Gy IR IR CA Qi SI 09 BD a WW Go Go Go Go By 00 p By a Ma a SI 00 4 00 Go afa BR JR RI RL A ay ny a b RJA G2 1 ho No N U Nn ON N La N Nn CA Q N P CA NM B AGPe00OEN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 53 USER MANUAL With the help of charts you can define the consumption per hectare with a view to the size of chosen nozzle inserts operating pressure driving speed and interlinear distance in the plantation or you can define the size of nozzle inserts according to your requirements CHART 3 Flows of ceramic nozzle inserts LECHLER TR l min NOTE NO
8. at the front and removing weights at the back of the tractor Find out how many weights need to be added or removed by means of weighing the tractor before the first use of the sprayer AGP600EN U AGP200EN U gt 1 0 0 1 1 14 USER MANUAL 5 the case sprayer completely or partially covers the lights and signs at the back of the tractor you will have to attach some additional lights and signs onto the sprayer Follow the traffic regulations when driving along roads and streets with your sprayer attached to the tractor Keep the garniture on an appropriate height when driving along roads and streets In the upper position secure the 3 point suspension of the tractor in order to avoid a sudden fall or slip of the sprayer 2 17 PROCEDURES IN THE CASE OF ACCIDENTS WITH CHEMICALS In the case your skin or eyes come in contact with chemicals or their solution wash them out with plenty of water and repeat the process several times In the case of suspecting poisoning symptoms sweating dizziness depression headache sickness immediately stop working take off wet clothes remain calm if you feel sick because of consumption of chemicals try to throw up lay on your side immediately call for medical help and let the physician see the label of the chemical agent so he or she will easier be able to determine the kind of poisoning In the case of suspecting poisoning the patient must not eat or drink castor oil
9. flow regulators are found in separate chapters of this manual Find technical data for nozzles with charts and examples of consumption calculations in chapter 15 13 3 MATERIALS AND RECYCLING TANK PEHD high density polyethylene MOVABLE TUBES RUBBER PVC FRAME STEEL VALVES PRESSURE REGULATOR NOZZLE BRACKETS mainly PA polyamide with glass fibre NOZZLE BRACKETS TUBES COPPER 13 4 MACHINE DISPOSAL After the machine has served its purpose it must be completely cleaned disassembled sorted according to the materials of each component and disposed of to an organisation dealing with waste Tank and other plastic components can be recycled or burnt in waste incinerators whereas metal parts must be separated as scrap iron When dealing with waste local legislation must be considered 13 5 CONNECTOR FOR PUMP FLOW CONTROL MEASURING Pump flow indicator can be connected to the pressure regulator return conductor Tube extension must be removed and another extension that 1s connected to the tank through flow indicator must be assembled to its place While doing this all other pressure regulator supply conductors must be closed to ensure the whole quantity of the pumped fluid to flow through the return conductor to the tank 13 6 MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID FLOW RATE THROUGH THE NOZZLE To measure the liquid flow rate through the nozzle you will need a piece of soft flexible hose with an inner diameter of 25 mm or
10. hours Avoid stress and heavy manual work Before sprinkling and 8 hours after sprinkling it is recommended not to consume alcohol Do not eat drink or smoke while working with chemical agents Do not try to clean blocked nozzles with blowing by means of your mouth Consider the abstinence of the insecticide in the sprinkling period Immediately wash out your eyes with water if the chemical comes in contact with them After sprinkling wash your face and hands thoroughly before eating or drinking Make sure that children and animals cannot get to the machine until this one was thoroughly cleaned Clean the machine after using it put it in an appropriate place and make sure that unauthorized people do not have access to it After using chemical agents wash yourself thoroughly Clean and wash the machine after every single use and before any maintenance work Incase you have a certain medical problem in the time while using the chemical agents consult your personal physician and try to contact the selling agent who 15 responsible for your chemical agents If you have an accident which involves a chemical agent we advise you to do the following o eyes and skin wash with plenty of fresh water o throat and gullet drink loads of water no milk o lungs fresh air 2 6 EVALUATION OF DANGER SIGNS ACCORDING TO DANGER Each chemical agent has a danger sign printed on the packaging which conveys the degree of dang
11. near streams water reservoirs trenches wells etc Whilst cleaning carry out calibration several times measure the flow of one or more nozzle inserts at a particular working pressure If the nozzle inserts flow deviates from the values set out in the chart by more than 1046 it is recommended to change them In the case of an unexpected operating interruption for a period of time while the spray agent is still in the tank it is recommended to clean the pump pressure regulator and spray tubes with clean water see chapter PARTIAL SPRAYER CLEANING If the spraying was unexpectedly interrupted and the sprayer was not cleaned the access to the machine must be blocked for other people and animals NOTE Clean machine is a safe machine Clean machine is ready for operation Clean machine will not be damaged by chemical agents and its solvents For cleaning choose and use suitable protective clothing Choose suitable cleaning detergents and if necessary appropriate spray agents neutralizers see the recommendation of the spray agent producer If you use detergents a mixture of water and detergent pour them into the main tank close the main valve on the pressure regulator turn on the pump open the diverter mixing valve open the self cleaning filter valve and only after several minutes open the diverter valves for distribution to the nozzles Pay attention to where you release the cleaning agent Some detergents take effec
12. of lacquer or varnish fast dissolving diluents oil or grease liquids that contain granulates or hard swimming parts 2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS 2 1 SAFETY LABELS l The sign on the left is a safety alert symbol and is normally placed on the machine together with other labels 2 Comply with the instructions for safety also in responding to emergency cases 22 CONSIDERING THE SAFETY RULES Read the instructions considering the safety rules in the operation manual of your machine very carefully Make sure that the labels on the machine are in good condition and can be well seen After repairing the machine or replacement of any spare part make sure that all of the labels are fitted on the appliance Spare labels are available at your authorized seller of the appliances Learn how your machine is working and how to handle it and its control units DO NOT ALLOW UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE TO USE THE MACHINE Make sure that your machine is always in good working condition Each unauthorized change on the machine can weaken the functionality and or the safe operation and or shorten the durability period of the appliance 2 33 DANGER BE PREPARED FOR Be prepared for a sudden fire Make sure that there 15 always a first aid kit and a fire extinguisher available while you work Make sure that the telephone numbers of your personal physician ambulance hospital and fire brigade is always kept on a g
13. of sections or one particular spray section and for supplying mixing conductors of the sprayer 1 The valve is closed when diverter valve handle is in vertical position and open when it is in horizontal position PR a ne PR8 Electromagnetic diverter valve has the same function as the manual one but it is operated via portable keyboard in the tractor cabin remote control The valve is robust and enables an operating pressure of up to 40 bar Its construction enables remote supplying of one or two connectors 1 supply of spray arc mixing nozzle flushing nozzle 2 connector enables direct flow without opening closing regulation possibility If the user wants to utilize this output so that it can be closed when necessary it must be equipped with an additional ball valve s gro M170 M170 Pressure Regulator is equipped with two diverter valves left right side whose opening closing is enabled by a big front side handle with a 360 rotation possibility The handle enables the opening and closing operation of each separate section or both sections together Operating positions C all conductors closed R tank return conductor open 1 one pressure section open left right 2 both pressure sections open PPPD AGPe00EN U AGP200EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 40 USER MANUAL 96 SETTING WORKING PRESSURE REGULATOR 9 6 1 WITH MANUAL CONTROL Always perform the
14. opening in fixing nut and with an impact to the left in counterclockwise 3 direction loosen the fixing nut and unscrew it one half of the turn 2 Lean the setting key on a rib in the regulation lid With an impact on the key turn the lid to the left for decreasing the airspeed or to the right for increasing it The lowest outlet speed is at number 1 the highest at number 5 3 Reinsert the key in the cross shaped opening and screw the fixing nut with a turn to the right WARNING If the fixing nut is unscrewed too much when setting the fan the regulation lid can get detached In such case remove the protective mesh turn the fan vanes in one direction manually all the same way and reinstall the regulation lid and regulation nut l If the vanes are set on minimum air off take adjust the regulation lid in a way that the line with number 1 on the lid 1s aligned with the line on the fan hub 2 If the vanes are set on maximum off take adjust regulation lid in a way that the line with number 5 on the lid 1s aligned with the line on the fan hub AGP 600 U AGP 2000 EN U gt 0 0 0 1 1 1 28 USER MANUAL 7 9 5 MULTIPLIER The multiplier deals with the momentum transfer from the pump via transmission shaft PTO to the fan Transfer 15 single stage with a possibility of rotation shutdown turning off the fan FAN SHUTDOWN The multiplier with the fan rotating on its shaft is on its side equipped
15. to lubricate the crosses on the transmission shaft approximately 500 operating hours In the front the sprayer is fitted with a pressure regulator with diverter valves a suction filter a valve for flow control and a regulation valve or a control box if the sprayer is equipped with an electronic or remote control system transfer to the tractor cabin 7 1 MAIN RESERVOIR The main reservoir is made of polyethylene which is resistant to chemicals It has rounded edges and smooth inner walls for easier cleaning The reservoir has a sloping bottom which assures a complete emptying of it There is a sieve with cover mounted on the top of the reservoir Do not remove the sieve while filling the reservoir with insecticide or water WARNING Use protective gloves when handling insecticides A measuring scale is printed on the front side of the reservoir which facilitates the determination of the chemical agent On the inside of the reservoir a tube with a red PE ball inside is mounted for easier visual reading of the quantity of the chemical agent inside the reservoir 7 1 1 MAIN TANK LID The tank lid is made of two parts The smaller part in the centre is designed for more convenient filling of the tank with water The recommended method is filling with clean water without any polluting agents To open the lid unscrew it to the left to close it screw it to the right While in operation the tank lid has to be closed
16. without turning on the machine s safety devices Do not perform welding of the machine if you have used ammonium nitrate or any other liquid that contains ammonium nitrate for sprinkling without having thoroughly cleaned the machine before Do not enter the reservoir to repair or clean it Support and safely mount all parts that need to be lifted during maintenance Keep all of the sprayer s parts in good condition Repair eventual damages immediately Replace worn and damaged parts Remove excess oil grease or any other debris Disconnect the battery before you start to adjust the electrical system or perform welding on the machine During maintenance of the machine or cleaning the nozzles use appropriate protection equipment in accordance with the regulations It is strictly forbidden to release chemicals into the environment 2 16 DRIVING ALONG ROADS AND STREETS Do not drive around with your sprayer attached to the tractor If this cannot be avoided please consider the following Drive along roads and streets with your sprayer attached to the tractor only when there are no chemical agents in the reservoir The maximum tractor speed with a full reservoir of water must not exceed 15 km h Connect the sprayer to the tractor only if the load on the wheels does not exceed the prescribed maximal load After connecting the sprayer to the tractor at least 25 of weight must be on front wheels You can achieve these values by adding weights
17. Before starting working the operator must check the correct and safe operation of the machine tis not allowed to sprinkle in foggy and or rainy weather or when the wind speed exceeds 4 m s The direction of sprinkling must be adjusted to the wind direction there are two tractors with sprinkling appliances working simultaneously they must not pollute each others working area atmosphere In order to protect your health pay attention to the wind direction and speed Never bring personal things in the area of sprinkling or when handling chemicals Before every meal thoroughly clean your hands and face and wash out your mouth with fresh water Before filling in the chemicals check the functioning of the machine by filling the reservoir with clean water The sprayer pump receives the power from the connecting shaft of the tractor by means of the cardan shaft All of the driving parts can cause bad injuries so in order to avoid that please follow the instructions below 1 drive the pump only such a cardan shaft must be used which characteristics are in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer and which is fitted with a protection cover AGPe00OEN U AGP200EN U 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 13 USER MANUAL 2 Connect the machine to the tractor only if the drive shaft P T O is turned off 3 Connecting and disconnecting of the cardan shaft must be performed only when engine is shut off 4 Before you load the driv
18. ER nozzle insert flow at a working pressure of 11 bar is 0 75 l min Charts 2 shows that in 40 minutes and at a consumption of 7 5 l min for 10 nozzle inserts 300 l ha are consumed Example No 2 The desired spraying consumption is 300 l ha interlinear distance 15 3 8 m driving speed is 5 2 km h There are 10 nozzles open What kind of inserts must be used and what 1s the required operating pressure for spraying Chart 1 shows that in our case the driving time for spraying per hectare is 30 min According to chart 2 for this driving time and consumption of 300 l ha the required aggregate flow is 10 l min or l min through one nozzle In chart 3 we choose a corresponding nozzle insert for our case it is GREEN for operating pressure at 9 bar and OCHRE for operating pressure at 20 bar 153 SOME RECOMMENDATIONS Working Speed Spraying is usually done at tractor s speed of 3 6 km h The speed must be adjusted to the terrain configuration but especially to the fan capacity Too high working speed at a lower fan capacity can ereatl y reduce effects and spraying quality Engine Rotations For a quality sprayer s operation choose a gear at which you will be able to reach the operating speed at higher engine rotations approx 500 rotat min on the tractor connection shaft Only thus you will enable an adequate fan and pump capacities Water Consumption Water consumption at spraying in fruit growing and viticulture widely ranges from 100
19. LVE EJECTOR On the bottom side of the tank simpler versions of the machine with a pump capacity of up to 100 l min and without an additional tank are equipped with a three way valve that has a cleaning filter insert and a connector incorporated The connector through indirect help of the pump enables the ejector to suck water from lakes ponds or other watercourses into the main tank 019 36 314 019 01 034 3 a 019 01 030 7 5 1 FUNCTIONS OF THE THREE WAY VALVE SEE PICTURE 1 LEVER IN INTERNAL POSITION In this lever position the outflow of spray agent from the tank is stopped It is possible to fill the tank by placing the suction tube with basket 020 20 018 on the suction fitting 019 01 032 and the water will be drawn from low lying positions stream well The suction tube with suction basket is not part of the machine series equipment 2 LEVER IN MIDDLE POSITION The water outflow from the tank is enabled if the three way valve is positioned under the tank 3 LEVER COMPLETELY PULLED OUT Normal functioning the pump sucks water from the tank through the cleaning insert in the three way valve ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 1 0 0 0 0 0 Z O25 USER MANUAL 7 5 2 FILTER INSERT CLEANING It is recommended to clean the cleaning insert of the three way valve before each filling of the tank To reach the insert pull the bolt 019 36 314 and the output insert 019 01 030 Wash the cleaning filter ins
20. MANUAL The company AGROMEHANIKA reserves the rights to change the design or change the product without any obligation on informing the client before or after the changes have been made USER MANUAL AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS ES STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY nan team pae t nS kadeti viale Eiaeaen 4 CERTIFICATE OF CONFOHMIT Yee ces sere eee saec ee nee Eee Lees Pro aii ua a Ice kle 5 d IN GENERA icu M MEE ML LEE 7 2 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION AND SAFETY WARNINGS 8 3 SAFETY WARNING LABELS ON THE MACHINE AND IN THE MANUAL 16 A DESCRIP TION em 17 5 CONNECTING THE SPRAYER TO THE 20 6 MOUNTING OF THE DRIVE SHAFT CARDAN 21 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 23 a OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTL iiia kaja akade ke 31 9 PRESSURE REGULATOR ep deli doda deia um enews 35 10 PUMPS o AE EEA Caa 43 TT CLEANING THE MACHINE vseved uoo necu uoa eti 45 12 POSSIBLE ERRORS rop iN bie opi buli 48 18 TECHNICAL DATA wn 49 14 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPRINKLING s 52 15
21. N U AGP200EN U 11 11 1 1 1 1 29 USER MANUAL 7 11 SETTING SPRAYING OR CLEANING VALVES 7 11 1 SPRAYING Spray agent is released from the main tank via three way valve 7 2 through the filter 7 1 and the pump 5 into the pressure regulator 6 Open the ball valve on the pump for spray agent mixing with the help of the mixing nozzle 19 and the valve for supplying nozzles sections 18 The flow direction through the three way valve is marked on its handle with an arrow The selector valve 7 3 must be opened so that 1t enables the fluid overflow from the regulator to return to the main tank 7 11 2 COMPLETE CLEANING Complete sprayer cleaning comprises cleaning all of its interior parts including the main tank 2 filter 7 1 pump 5 pressure regulator 6 and spraying tubes with nozzles 9 1 Switch the three way valve 7 2 to the supply from the flushing tank 3 ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 8310 USER MANUAL Pump all clean water from the tank through the pump 5 into the pressure regulator 6 Opening the valve for mixing nozzle supply 19 and the valve for nozzles supply 18 releases the flow towards the spraying tubes with nozzles 9 1 and the mixing nozzle The flow from the pressure regulator through the selection valve 7 3 should be directed into the main tank In the end switch the three way valve 7 2 to the initial position and empty the main tank entirely th
22. OTECTION 2 11 The operator 15 advised to use well buttoned clothing and efficient protection equipment while working The operator can come in contact with chemicals through his or her skin mouth or nose If you do not work safely even the best protection equipment cannot be any use to you A safe working with sprayers requires full attention of the operator so listening to music per headphones while working is not recommended You must work safely otherwise the protective equipment cannot help you D 72 tty sa m 11 amp WARNING To prevent inhaling and or entering the chemicals through the mouth it is recommended not to eat drink or smoke while working BREATHING PROTECTION There are many different types of filters available that can protect you against inhaling chemicals It is recommended to use masks that protect the whole face and are fitted with combinations of different filters filter for gas smoke An even more efficient protection can be achieved by means of a protection helmet in which overpressure can be created Make sure that you are using an appropriate filter O A brown can be used for most organic chemicals o grey can be used for most inorganic chemicals o P white can be used only for liquid or powder chemicals o Combination of a brown white filter with the mark A2P2 in the European Union can be used for most organic chemicals The mark A2P2 refers
23. P 2000 ENU MACHINE LABEL MACHINE TECHNICAL DATA AGP 600 AGP 1000 AGP 1500 AGP 2000 ENU ENU ENU ENU Tank Nominal Capacity 600 1000 1500 2000 m s Let R Left Rotating Direction Continually Adjustable OA mh by Tan vanes rav Numberlo of Nozzle Brackets 825 1300 O 825 1300 adjustable 825 1700 O 825 1 700 adjustable Nozzle Bracket Type Nozzle Inserts Standard Type Dimensions Amin X B x C 825 1300 119x267x172 126x317x179 133x346x179 141x364x179 O 825 1700 119x267x210 126x317x217 133x346x217 141x364x217 Distance from Jack Pivot Centre to 5 left 5 right 5 left 5 right 7 left 7 right 7 left 7 nght Double with anti drip membrane valve LECHLER TR Track adjustable 92 5 120 100 135 106 5 148 114 160 Machine Mass 825 1300 537 619 684 559 641 706 825 1700 I and II Categories Recommended Tractor Power 24 40 kW 32 72 kW MULTIPLER TYPE ROTIS D2IF GEAR RATIO OIL HIPOIDOL SAE 90 AMOUNT AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U SO USER MANUAL 13 2 LABELLING Sprayers are labelled in the following way Example AGP 400EN PA 908 PRI F 3 AGP esx abbreviation for sprayer 400 tank nominal capacity version type air rectifier PA 908 pump type PRSF 2EMV pressure regulator type PR8 with a high pressure cleaning filter and two diverter EM valves All other technical data for a particular component pumps
24. PA 154 PUMPS To control the membranes unscrew the screws 86 3990 00 2 on pump lids 35 0002 09 2 and take the lids off Check the outer and inner sides of all membranes and release the oil at the same time Reconstruct the pump in reverse order Before reconstructing the pump it is recommended to wash the pump s interior and its vital parts with gas oil Make sure you insert the valves correctly see the catalogue Then pour new oil through the oil crucible 41 0016 32 2 Whilst pouring the oil turn the pump shaft several times manually to suck the air from the space between the plunger and the membrane For some minutes start the pump at a minimum pressure Pay attention to the operation and if necessary pour some more oil Make sure that the oil level is aligned with the line on the oil crucible ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 1 0 0 0 1 1 44 USER MANUAL gt PA 1250 PUMP To control the membranes unscrew the screws 86 4250 00 2 on the pump lids 41 0111 09 2 and take the lids off Check the outer and inner sides of all membranes and release the oil at the same time Reconstruct the pump in reverse order Before reconstructing the pump it is recommended to wash the pump s interior and its vital parts with gas oil Make sure you insert the valves correctly see the catalogue Then pour new oil through the oil crucible 41 0016 32 2 Whilst pouring the oil turn the pump shaft several times manually to suck the air from the space b
25. Risk assessment and risk reduction ISO 12100 2010 SIST EN ISO 13857 2008 Machine safety Safe distances preventing reach of dangerous areas with upper or lower limbs Kranj 04 09 2014 Production Manager Responsible for Technical Documentation Director Matjaz Kuhar dipl ing Jan Sinkovec AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U 4 USER MANUAL CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY Univerza v Mariboru BH Fakulteta za kmetijstvo in biosistemske vede CERTIFIKACUSKI ORGAN Univerza v Mariboru Pivola 10 2311 Hoce http fk uni mb si certificiranje CERTIFIKAT O SKLADNOSTI NAPRAVE ZA NANASANJE FITOFARMACEVTSKIH SREDSTEV 1 IME IN NASLOV DOBAVITELJA a ime Agromehanika d d b naslov Hrastje 52a 4000 Kranj 2 SERUSKA ST CERTIFIKATA UMB FKBV 008 2012 3 DATUM IZDAJE CERTIFIKATA 26 03 2012 4 IDENTIFIKACUA PROIZVODA a ime proizvajalca izdelka Agromehanika d d Hrastje 52a 4000 Kranj b oznaka modela ali tipa Prsilnik AGP EN izvedbe 600 1000 1500 litrov c zadevne serijske Stevilke d naziv in sede organizacije kjer se opravlja storitev ali proces 5 TEHNI NI PREDPISI STANDARDI IN DRUGE SPECIFIKACIJE NA KATERE SE CERTIFIKAT NANA A Pravilnik o pridobitvi certifikata o skladnosti za naprave za nana anje fitofarmacevtskih sredstev Ur list Republike Slovenije t 37 01 Pravilnik o spremembah in dopolnitvah pravilnika o pridobitvi certifikata o skladnosti za naprave za nana anje
26. TYPES OF NOZZLE INSERTS aaaea eine 53 AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U 3 USER MANUAL ES STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY Manufacturer AGROMEHANIKA proizvodnja in trgovina Kranj d d Hrastje 52 a KRANJ SLOVENIJA declares that the products SPRAYER AGP 600 EN ENU SPRAYER AGP 1000 EN ENU SPRAYER AGP 1500 EN ENU SPRAYER AGP 2000 EN ENU 15 manufactured in accordance with 1 Directive on Machinery 2006 42 EC and Directive 2009 127 EC amending Directive 2006 42 EC with regard to machinery for pesticide application 2 Rules on acquiring certificate on device conformity for apply phyto pharmaceutical products Ur list RS nr 37 2001 3 Rules on changes and amendments to rules on acquiring certificate on device conformity for apply phyto pharmaceutical products Ur list RS nr 80 2001 4 Rules on changes of rules on acquiring certificate on device conformity for apply phyto pharmaceutical products Ur list RS nr 80 2002 The following harmonized European standards on safety were applied SIST EN ISO 4254 1 2013 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 1 General requirements SIST EN ISO 4254 6 2010 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 6 Sprayers and devices for distributing liquid fertilizers ISO 4254 6 2009 SIST EN ISO 4254 6 2010 AC 2011 Correction AC 2011 to standard SIST EN ISO 4254 6 2010 SIST EN ISO 12100 2011 Machine safety General principles of planning
27. ZZLE FLOWS ARE ALWAYS EQUAL FOR THE SAME LABEL COLOURS OF DIFFERENT TYPES ST LU AD ID TR AND DIFFERENT NOZZLE MATERIALS CATALOGUE NOZZLE NOZZLE WORKING PRESSURE bar INSERT INSERT woe mr rom 2 s 1 s e 7 Ts s Tw u iz s T Tis Tie Tr Tis T 20 019 48 068 TR 80 0067 BLACK 0 22 0 27 0 31 0 35 0 38 0 41 0 44 0 47 0 49 0 52 0 54 0 56 0 58 0 60 0 62 0 64 0 66 0 68 0 70 019 48 069 TR 80 01 OCHRE 0 32 0 39 0 45 0 51 0 55 0 60 0 64 0 68 0 72 0 75 0 78 0 82 0 85 0 88 0 91 0 93 0 96 0 99 1 01 0 48 0 59 0 68 0 76 0 83 0 90 0 96 1 02 1 07 1 13 1 18 122 1 27 1 31 1 36 1 40 144 148 1 52 0 65 97 61 1 97 2 28 15 2 DIFFERENT CALCULATIONS Water consumption per hectare can be read from the charts or calculated from the following equation The required nozzle insert flow for a particular per hectare consumption and operating speed can be calculated from the following equation L NEN NENNEN O AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U 54 USER MANUAL Example No 1 There are 10 pieces of TR OKER nozzle inserts incorporated in the sprayer working pressure 15 set at 11 bar interlinear distance in an orchard is 3 6 m driving speed is 4 2 km h What is the consumption per hectare Chart shows that the required time for spraying per hectare is 40 min Chart 3 shows that OK
28. ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 2 USER MANUAL If the tank has a lid as shown in the picture below never put the tube into the tank through the lid when filling the tank in other words do not let the spray agent contact the filling tube to prevent the pollution of the tube inlet side Spray agent can flow back into the filling tube due to the pressure drop 72 ABLUTION RESERVOIR The ablution reservoir is meant for washing of the reservoir and other elements after you have finished working or after a break Fill the reservoir with clean water You can find more detailed instructions in the chapter DESCRIPTION OF VALVE ADJUSTMENT FOR SPRINKLING OR CLEANING 7 34 RESERVOIR FOR WASHING OF HANDS This reservoir is meant for washing of hands after handling insecticides Fill the reservoir with drinkable water Its capacity 15 15 litres A Water in the tank for washing hands is not drinkable 7 4 MIXING NOZZLE The sprayer is equipped with one or two mixing nozzles for better mixing of the mixture The nozzles are mounted in the lower part of the reservoir The mixing nozzle is controlled by means of the valve which is mounted on the pressure regulator The mixing nozzle 1s operating when the lever of the valve 1s in upright position and vice versa It 1s recommended to turn on the mixing nozzle during insecticide preparation and driving to the field AGP600EN U AGP200EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 24 USER MANUAL 7 5 THREE WAY VA
29. aft In the case cardan shaft 15 to long and needs to be shortened pull out the cardan shaft and mount each end of it separately to the shaft of the tractor and to the shaft of the sprayer measure it out and mark the place where it needs to be cut A WARNING the covering of both cardan shafts must be at least 150 mm Use an appropriate tool to shorten both parts in the same way and do not forget to remove the swart Attach the profiles and join the parts min 20 mm Mount the cardan shaft to the tractor and the sprayer AGP600EN U AGP200EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 22 USER MANUAL WARNING Always mount the female end of the cardan shaft to the tractor Connect the chains in order to avoid rotating of the safety covers To assure a long reliability of the cardan shaft avoid angles bigger than 15 picture 8 4 When using safety cardan shafts the so called ALLAN S bolt must be screwed in with a torque of 40 Nm Check the torque after 2 minutes of operation 7 DETAILED DESCRIPTION WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Sprayer chassis is of steel welded construction there is a main tank with flushing tank and clean water tank washing hands fastened on the chassis There is a pump fastened on the front part and a blower with a multiplier and adjustable fan fastened on the rear part The multiplier and the pump are connected via transmission shaft Sometimes it 1s necessary to check oil level in the multiplier and
30. aging the valve will close the flow of the liquid You can break the protective foil under the packaging cover with the flushing nozzle and thus prevent the spray agent WARNING Use protective gloves when handling insecticides ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 32 USER MANUAL 54 SUCTION BASKET WITH SUCTION TUBE OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 7 2 Three way selection valve 7 3 Selection valve 5 Pump 7 1 Suction filter 2 tank 6 Pressure regulator 20 Suction basket with suction tube The suction basket is meant for sucking of water out of ponds streams fountains etc through the filter the pump and the regulator into the main reservoir It consists of the suction basket 5 meters of suction hose and a connection piece for the filter The connection piece 15 mounted to the suction filter in this way remove the yellow lever and mount the connection piece that is attached to the suction basket instead of the yellow lever Stretch the suction hose and plunge the suction basket into water While doing this be aware that deeper you sink the suction basket the more this affects the membranes in the pump The height difference between the pump and the suction point should not be bigger than 3 metres Before turning on the pump switch the lever of the central valve 2 see chapter 10 flow valve to the position 7 and close the three way valve at the exit of the reservoir outflow of t
31. city is variable due to the variable fan which enables protection of both new and older plantations Adjustable fan quality nozzle inserts and plenty of optional equipment enable an optimal consumption of energy and of protective agents The blower with adjustable fan is incorporated in the rear part of the sprayer Adjustable fan enables adjustment of speed and air amount to the type of plantation and lushness of vegetation Fan drive 15 performed by a single stage multiplier with a possibility of shut down neutral gear A standard blower version 15 of steel construction and does not comprise an air rectifier that belongs to optional equipment The rectifier evenly distributes the air to the left to the right and to the whole height of the habitus The following sections will describe in more detail main sprayer constituents and handling with them The last part of this manual encompasses a spare parts catalogue The manual for use covers more sprayer models therefore consider only chapters that apply to your type of the machine AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U 7 USER MANUAL Do not use your sprayer for pumping or sprinkling of water solutions with a higher specific weight and viscosity than water chemical solutions which should not come in contact with some of the parts of the sprayer drinking water sea water and other salty solutions water which temperature 15 higher than 40 C or lower than 5 C all kinds
32. e shaft P T O check the rpm of the engine and make sure that there are no people or animals in the danger area of the machine 5 The cardan shaft should be cleaned and greased only when the drive shaft P T O is turned off the engine shut down and the start key out of the key lock 6 Do not turn on the drive shaft of the tractor P T O without a reason and check if the difference between the universal joint angles 1s not too big 7 Set the fan only when stationary and when the transmission shaft drive is switched off 8 If the protective fan mesh had to be removed for setting it has to be reinstalled before resuming operating Warning Do not turn on the driving shaft of tractor while 2 15 tractor s engine is not running SAFE MAINTENANCE Before starting to operate the machine learn how to maintain it Keep the working place clean and dry Do not grease maintain or adjust the machine while this is moving Do not touch moving parts of the machine Turn off the machine and make sure that there is no working pressure in the circulation of the chemicals Do not maintain or service the machine before this was thoroughly cleaned During maintenance and servicing of the machine turn off the electrical charging by turning the start key or disconnecting the connections Disconnect the drive shaft of the tractor P T O in order to avoid a sudden start of the sprayer Do not perform inspections of the machine
33. e the lifting points of the standard three point system on the sprayer for mounting the sprayer Provided that you use a fork lift truck use the bottom part of the support frame 43 REGISTRATION PLATE 4 3 1 MACHINE REGISTRATION PLATE It is affixed on the front side of the sprayer and contains the following important data d 4gromehanika C irast 324 Tip proizvoda AGP Model 1500 EN Naziv prostornina 1 1500 Masa praznega pr il kg 605 Dovolj skupna masa kg 2250 Dovolj max delovni Hak bar 25 Potrebna mo pogona kW 27 Leto izdelave 2012 SVN Serijska t 110002 address of the manufacturer and the country of origin type of the product model nominal capacity unladen machine mass maximum authorised mass maximum allowable operating pressure required drive power year of manufacture and serial number Apart from technical data there are also CE and SVN signs on the registration plate The CE sign identifies that the machine complies with safety requirements and standards whereas the SVN sign with the year of issue identifies that the machine is in accordance with the requirements about certifying machines for application of fito pharmaceutical agents 4 3 2 PUMP REGISTRATION PLATE It is affixed in a clearly visible position and contains J address of the manufacturer and the country of origin pump type AP too nominal flow rate Bue maximu
34. eded for operation the machine This person does not need an assistant The operator of the sprayer is also the driver of the tractor This machine can be operated by a person who is older than 18 years and has the needed know how that is needed for a safe and accurate operation of sprinkling appliances The person needs to be in good health mentally and physically Operational work and maintaining of the sprayer can be only carried out by authorized personal that has the needed know how for this type of work The operator of the sprayer must have a medical certificate 1n accordance with local regulations The working place of the operator 1 meter around the machine and tractor While sprinkling keep the windows and doors of the tractor closed It is recommended that the operator has a hermetically closed cabin which allows the operator to create overpressure with aeration of fresh air that disables chemically polluted air to enter the cabin AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11 USER MANUAL While sprinkling it is recommended that the operator stays in the cabin for about 90 95 of the time so the chemical agents cannot have influence on his or hers health Should the operator notice a change in the working of his or hers organs or feel dizzy he or she should immediately put on the protection breathing mask However the best thing to do is to leave the field and look for shelter in a cleaner area 2 10 PERSONAL PR
35. eed limit max 550 min arning maximal allowed pressure in the sprinkling appliance arning maximal rpm and the direction of the driven shaft arning keep away from rotating drive shafts It is not allowed to remove any of he safety devices from the machine arning presence of poisonous chemical agents It is not allowed to clean grease or maintain the appliance as long as it is running Flying parts hazard It is not allowed to smoke while operating the appliance Danger Keep safety distance It is not allowed to enter the Follow the instructions for use reservoir A A A A eti Q ater for washing of hands Warning this water is not drinkable Use protective gloves while working o AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U USER MANUAL 4 DESCRIPTION Sprayers to which this manual applies are of modern concept with polyethylene tanks rounded edges smooth interior walls and inclined bottoms The sprayer construction ensures a short barycentre distance between the tractor and machine a well stirred spray agent mixture a complete emptying of the tank and a simple cleaning process The fan located on the rear side of the sprayer directs the air to the left to the right and to the whole height of the habitus Due to the prolonged distance of drops through the habitus the airflow is directed diagonally to the row Hence the drift o
36. een to 25 bar and pe part which enables with the help of a turning handle 1 a quick operating pressure take off and thus indirectly relieves the opening and closing of the diverter valves OPERATION a turn of handle 1 to the Z position lifts the pressure spring and relieves the fluid flow through the regulator return conductor back into the tank This handle position disables the operating pressure K setting A turn of handle 1 to the O position activates the pressure spring operating pressure is decreased or increased with rotation of regulation nut 2 to the left or to the right IMPORTANT When decreasing the operating pressure be careful not to unscrew the regulation nut too much wishing to decrease the operating pressure below 1 bar The regulation nut can fall off the regulator and consequently also some other vital parts of the regulation valve AGPe00EN U AGP2000EN U gt 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 0 0 37 USER MANUAL PR8 Regulation Valve enables manual operating pressure setting from 0 to 40 bar its maximum flow capacity at an operating pressure of 2 bar is 160 l min Rotating plastic nut on top of the regulation valve to the left decreases the pressure whereas rotating it in clockwise direction increases the pressure Apart from manual regulation valve the EC version of the pressure regulator is also equipped with an electromagnetic regulation valve enabling operation from tract
37. er If possible avoid chemical agents which have a skull printed on the packaging or include other signs which say that certain chemical agents have an etching effect Even if a packaging does not include signs of danger that does not mean that the chemical agents 1s not harmful or dangerous Although you are using insecticides that have none of the danger signs printed on the packaging we advise you to handle them with extreme care since they can be harmful to your health in the long term Danger signs Danger signs which can be seen which can be seen on packaging of Description on packaging of Description chemical agents chemical agents oxidising materials for all chemical agents which have an oxidising effect poisonous materials in the case of poisons or very toxic harmful and irritable materials in the case the inflammable materials for chemical agents are harmful all chemical agents which are to your health and irritating inflammable to your skin corrosive materials for all explosive materials for all chemical agents which have chemical agents which can an etching effect explode AGP600EN U AGP200EN U 1 1 1 10 LT 2 8 ul RE USER MANUAL MECHANICAL SAFETY Do not touch machine between working Do not remove safety labels or any other safety equipment of the machine Do not exceed the recommended air pressure in the tyres Maintain the tyres regularly
38. er gloves in order to protect your hands which must be long enough If the gloves are worn they need to be replaced Change the gloves after every fifth use Powder the inside of the gloves Rubber or neoprene boots that are resistant to water and chemicals Overalls that are resistant to water and chemicals and are fitted with a hood The overall must cover the ends of gloves and boots A waterproof apron for protection of your clothes in a good protected tractor cabin the apron can be removed A mask that protects the whole face Make sure that all of your clothes are well cleaned after every use Never perform sprinkling when your clothes are wet since it can cause a strong contact with your skin Be very careful in the case your skin gets injured After handling chemicals always wash your hands with soap and loads of water After you have finished working also wash your face 2 13 MAINTENANCE OF THE PROTECTION EQUIPMENT After every single use thoroughly clean your protection equipment Wash the mask boots gloves and working overall with mild soap water and let them dry Store your protection equipment in a dry cold and clean room Never store your protection equipment in the same room as the chemicals Store your protection clothes apart from other clothes Protection equipment that gets dirty between handling chemicals must be cleaned in accordance with regulations on cleaning of dangerous materials 2 14 SAFE OPERATION
39. ert under running water and place it back to its position in the ejector The insert 1s point shaped therefore make sure you insert it correctly the wider part has to fit into the inside of the valve body If the cleaning insert has to be cleaned when the tank 1s full push the lever in internal position before dismantling to ensure that the outflow from the tank 1s closed 7 6 SUCTION FILTER The suction filter is mounted between the reservoir and the pump Its function is to filtrate the insecticide before it reaches the regulator The size of the filter is 50 MASH 1 E 1 k k j 1 5 7 d 4 1 7 6 1 FILTER INSERT CLEANING SUCTION FILTER 3 4 First unscrew the yellow plug 3 on the filter lid 2 in counterclockwise direction and pull it out The incorporated stop valve in the filter blocks the fluid inflow from the main tank Unscrew the Holland nut 5 on the filter lid and the filter insert 4 Clean the filter insert and assemble the filter in reverse order When assembling the filter make sure that the stop valve metal needle placed in the pull out part with the yellow plug is correctly inserted otherwise the filter will not operate correctly WARNING When cleaning the filter always wear protective gloves Clean the filter insert before each tank filling AGPG0OEN U AGP200EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 a26 USER MANUAL 7 7 ADJUSTABLE AXLE By all sprayer
40. ess of the hose junctions on the suction side stop the pump immediately replace the membranes and the oil inside the pump control the oil level and add some if necessary control the rpm of the pump stop the pump immediately replace the membranes and the oil inside the pump before mounting new membranes thoroughly clean the inside of the pump with diesel oil 48 USER MANUAL 13 TECHNICAL DATA 12 1 BASIC TECHNICAL DATA 13 1 1 AGP 600 EN AGP 1000 EN AGP 1500 EN AGP 2000 EN MACHINE TECHNICAL DATA AGP 600 EN AGP 1000 EN AGP 1500 EN AGP 2000 EN 1000 1500 2000 15 7 825 Left Rotating Direction Continually Adjustable O TJE c 5 Z lt GQ O o d4 B ERE BEN 5195 D Z lt lt 5 3 ga gt O T E Z es ea gt y tri re es e m Air Amount m h 16000 48000 Output Airspeed S 40 adjustable by fan vanes tilt regulation Fan Rotations Max No n min 2000 Number of Nozzle Brackets 6 left 6 right Nozzle Bracket Type Double with anti drip membrane valve LECHLER TR m 119x267x146 126x317x147 133x346x150 141x364x162 Distance from Jack Pivot Centre to y Tyre Track Adjustable tm 25 120 100 135 106 5 148 114 160 W Recommended Tractor Power 24 40 32 72 AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U Nozzle Inserts Standard Type Dimensions Amin x B x C C 49 USER MANUAL 13 1 2 AGP 600 ENU AGP 1000 EN ENU AGP 1500 ENU AG
41. etween the plunger and the membrane Oil level must be taken into consideration For some minutes start the pump at a minimum pressure Pay attention to the operation and if necessary pour some more oil WARNING Collect the waste oil in a special container and take it to an authorised client Do not dispose of it in nature 11 CLEANING THE MACHINE The sprayer must be thoroughly cleaned after every use Spray agent residue 15 most conveniently used if it is diluted with clean water and applied on areas already treated Its concentration should be at least 10 10 units of water per one unit of spray agent the driving speed a bit higher whereas the working pressure should be lower 5 7 bar depending on the sprayer Such a procedure is possible with sprayers equipped with an additional flushing tank A special chapter COMPLETE SPRAYER CLEANING is devoted to the working methods In the end wash the sprayer thoroughly from the inside and outside and also clean all tools used whilst spraying including the tractor For cleaning use detergents recommended by the producers of protective agents If the instructions for use of the protective agent have additional cleaning instructions follow them In harmony with local legislation about flushing of the pesticides in the ground consult a Professional Advisory Service about sprayer cleaning methods Sprayer cleaning pesticides flushing must not be carried out on swampy grounds
42. f the protective agent towards the tractor 1s reduced to the minimum The fan with adjustable vanes enables the user to adjust the speed and amount of air to the type of plantation and to the lushness of vegetation 4 SPRAYER CONSTITUENTS 1 Chassis 9 Spraying arc left right 2 Main tank 10 Nozzle bracket with nozzle inserts 2 Tank lid main 11 Litre scale level indicator 2 2 Tank lid small 12 Valve for main tank emptying 3 Flushing tank 13 Pipe for washing hands 4 Tank for washing hands 14 Nozzle consumption chart 5 Pump 15 Safety warning labels 6 Pressure regulator 16 Supporting wheel jockey wheel 7 Suction filter with regulation valves 17 Rim with tyre 8 Case with fan Rather than having a standard version of a round shaped sprayer blower the sprayer can be equipped with a rectifier of a lower higher version whose main advantage is a more even distribution of air amount and airflow to the left and to the right ENU mark The following sections will describe in more detail main sprayer constituents and handling with them the second part of this manual however encompasses a spare parts catalogue The manual covers more sprayer models therefore consider only chapters that apply to your machine AGPe00EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000000000 17 USER MANUAL 47 LIFTING POINTS When transporting the sprayer in other words when loading or unloading it from the truck us
43. fitofarmacevtskih sredstev Ur list RS t 80 01 Pravilnik o spremembi pravilnika o pridobitvi certifikata o skladnosti za naprave za nana anje fitofarmacevtskih sredstev Ur list RS t 80 02 Pravilnik o spremembi pravilnika o pridobitvi certifikata o skladnosti za naprave za nana anje fitofarmacevtskih sredstev Ur list RS t 117 02 6 DRUGE INFORMACIJE veljavnost certifikata je 5 let od datuma izdaje TEHNI NI VODJA CERTIFIKACIJSKEGA ORGANA DEKAN FAKULTETE ZA KMETIJSTVO IN BIOSISTEMSKE VEDE Prof dr Miran Lakota Prof dr Mario Le nik Mi AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U USER MANUAL Univerza v Mariboru Fakulteta za kmetijstvo in biosistemske vede CERTIFIKACIJSKI ORGAN Univerza v Mariboru Pivola 10 2311 Ho e http fk uni mb si certificiranje CERTIFIKAT O SKLADNOSTI NAPRAVE ZA NANA ANJE FITOFARMACEVTSKIH SREDSTEV 1 IME IN NASLOV DOBAVITELJA a ime Agromehanika d d b naslov Hrastje 52a 4000 Kranj 2 SERIJSKA T CERTIFIKATA UMB FKBV 001 2012 3 DATUM IZDAJE CERTIFIKATA 27 02 2012 4 IDENTIFIKACIJA PROIZVODA a ime proizvajalca izdelka Agromehanika d d Hrastje 52a 4000 Kranj b oznaka modela ali tipa Pr ilnik vle eni tip AGP 2000 EN ENU 1300 ENU 1700 C zadevne serijske tevilke d naziv in sede organizacije kjer se opravlja storitev ali proces 5 TEHNI NI PREDPISI STANDARDI IN DRUGE SPECIFIKACIJE NA KATERE SE CERTIFIKAT NANA A Praviln
44. g mask or a helmet with fresh air Wear appropriate clothes while preparing the chemical agents Use protection goggles gloves boots and protection clothes Pay attention to your protection equipment Do not use worn protection Make sure that your protection equipment and clothing are in good condition Dirty gasmasks can cause allergic reactions to the skin Change the filter regularly Choose safer chemical agents Pay special attention to chemical agents which are not that dusty or do not cause allergic reactions to the skin When choosing chemical agents pay special attention to those which are packed in a safer way preparing of chemical agents should never take place in closed rooms When preparing chemical agents turn off the machine and in this way lower the risk of spilling the chemical agent chemical agents should be prepared only in still weather or in a calm place Make sure that your machine is regularly cleaned since you can in this way lower the chance of a direct contact with the chemicals For preparing and mixing of the chemical agents only tools for this purpose should be used measuring scale measuring tools funnel bucket Make sure that the tools are cleaned regularly Do not prepare more of the chemical agents than needed AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U 9 USER MANUAL Make sure that your working day in which you are using chemical agents is no longer than 8
45. he regulator seals and reduce their lifespan For this follow the instructions on partial or complete machine cleaning dealt with 1n a separate chapter Some other maintenance instructions for particular machine components Lubrication is recommended for all seal joints with O rings 1 All regulator folding parts and threads must be lubricated with oil or WD 40 every 40 hours Also before joining the connecting mouthpieces first clean them thoroughly lubricate the O ring seals with grease and construct them Whilst constructing slightly rotate the extension to prevent the seal damage 2 In winter release all the water from the regulator WARNING Always use protective gloves when cleaning the regulator AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U 42 USER MANUAL 10 PUMPS Pumps are a vital element of sprinkling appliances The reliability and a long durability of the pump also depend on how you treat the pump and whether you use and maintain it correctly Pumps incorporated in sprayers belong to the category of medium pressure membrane plunger pumps made from materials verified by the manufacturer and intended to pumping the spray agents and liquid fertilizers used in agriculture arboriculture and viticulture 10 1 CHECK BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE When the pump 15 not operating check the oil quantity in the housing of the pump Also check the oil level every single time before filling the reservoir The level must be within the limit
46. he reservoir The water flow is now directed from the suction basket to the suction filter the suction pump and the flow regulator return line into the reservoir WARNING Be very careful when sucking water out of a pond since a small inattention can poison the water in it AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 33 USER MANUAL 5 NOZZLE FOR CLEANING MAIN TANK INTERIOR INTERIOR OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The nozzle is located in the main tank interior and is designed for washing the tank interior after the spraying is stopped It is connected to one of the supply valves on the pressure regulator which if open supplies it with water needed for cleaning The nozzle shape in the picture is symbolic and may deviate from the actual state on the machine 4 amp 6 TERRACE SPRAYING KIT OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The kit is designed for protecting orchards and vineyards planted in terraces it can also be used for standard plantations Nozzles on air rectifier are divided into 4 sections top left top right bottom left bottom right When spraying terraced plantations open different nozzles combination on a higher positioned terrace top quarter and on a lower positioned terrace bottom quarter After changing the driving direction change the combination of open and closed sections The kit comprises additional two diverter valves on the pressure regulator additional nozzles 6 or 8 depending on the rectifier ve
47. id coming out from the nozzles even though the main valve on the flow regulator is opened The insecticide jet 1s unsymmetrical The pressure is falling according to the manometer the working pressure can not be reached The pressure on the manometer is strongly swinging The pump is noisy There 1s some insecticide in the oil of the pump damaged or incorrectly inserted valves in the pump closed manual valve on the suction side the suction or pressure filter is clogged there is some air inside the suction line inappropriate pressure in the air chamber the suction or pressure filter is clogged the pressure hose 1s broken the valve of the self cleaning filter 15 opened incorrectly chosen or too worn nozzle inserts there 1s some air inside the suction line the membranes are damaged too low oil level exceeded maximum rpm damaged membranes AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U check and if necessary replace valves in the pump check the valves on the suction line to the pump clean or replace the filter insert check the tightness of the hose junctions on the suction side check the air pressure in the air chamber and fill it according to the data from chapter 11 1 clean or replace the filter insert replace the hose close the valve of the self cleaning filter check the flow rate through the nozzles if itis bigger than 10 replace the nozzles check the tightn
48. ik o pridobitvi certifikata o skladnosti za naprave za nana anje fitofarmacevtskih sredstev Ur list Republike Slovenije t 37 01 Pravilnik o spremembah in dopolnitvah pravilnika o pridobitvi certifikata o skladnosti za naprave za nana anje fitofarmacevtskih sredstev Ur list RS t 80 01 Pravilnik o spremembi pravilnika o pridobitvi certifikata o skladnosti za naprave za nana anje fitofarmacevtskih sredstev Ur list RS t 80 02 Pravilnik o spremembi pravilnika o pridobitvi certifikata o skladnosti za naprave za nana anje fitofarmacevtskih sredstev Ur list RS t 117 02 6 DRUGE INFORMACIJE veljavnost certifikata je S let od datuma izdaje TEHNI NI VODJA CERTIFIKACIJSKEGA ORGANA DEKAN FAKULTETE ZA KMETIJSTVO IN BIOSISTEMSKE VEDE Prof dr Miran Lakota AAE AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U USER MANUAL Dear customer We would like to thank you for your trust which you have shown by buying the sprayers appliance for chemical plant protection of the company AGROMEHANIKA The reliability and efficiency of the appliance depends on how you will take care of the appliance We advise you to read and consider this instruction manual carefully before connecting the appliance to the tractor This manual contains essential information for efficient use and a long durability of the appliance 1 INGENERAL Sprayers AGP 600EN AGP 1000EN AGP 1500EN and AGP 2000 EN are of modern concept and shape All
49. ing position see previous chapter AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0000 31 USER MANUAL 8 2 STRAINER FLUSHER LES ee x w 70727 SS m EO S X LX T MEL This addition enables a more convenient handling of spray agents A special nozzle is incorporated in the strainer that directs the fluid flow from the nozzle to the bottom of the strainer thus flushing the spray agent previously poured in the strainer The flusher can be connected to the single diverter valve on the pressure regulator with the help of a tube connection between the valve and the mixing nozzle or via the cleaning return conductor on the pressure filter of the pressure regulator 8 3 PACKAGING CLEANING VALVE The valve for packaging washing is meant for packaging washing of liquid agents The valve is mounted inside the reservoir near the pouring sieve or at the bottom of the pouring sieve It 15 connected to direction control valve at the flow regulator by means of a hose mostly in combination with the mixing nozzle If you wish to wash an empty packaging you will need to open it push it over the nozzle to the limiter and push it than together with the limiter towards the wall of the reservoir or towards the bottom of the pouring sieve After that open the valve and the rotating nozzle which will thoroughly clean the packaging When removing the pack
50. kit AGP 600 U AGP 2000 EN U L9 USER MANUAL 5 CONNECTING THE SPRAYER TO THE TRACTOR All pull type sprayers are designed for connecting to the tractor three point system of I or II categories diameter of clamp bolts 22 or 28 mm 5 WITH THE HELP OF ADJUSTABLE FLEXIBLE JACK Shape and position of connector on the sprayer enable hitching of the machine to the tractor in more ways with both standard lift arms with eye connectors and newer automatic lift arms In the first case to perform the hitching you must pull out the clamp bolt and set the tractor lift arms to the place designed for the applied clamping category After setting the clamp bolts through the eye of left and right lift arms push the bolts back to their place and secure them with an enclosed pin to prevent them from falling off If the tractor is equipped with automatic clamping hooks clamp bolts need not be pulled out only the required connection size must be chosen for clamping Lift arms with eye connector Automatic clamping hook After locating the sprayer lift the two lift arms to the operating height in other words lift them so high that the sprayer chassis 1s approximately in horizontal position front and rear parts of the sprayer are equally distanced from the ground and fasten them with side tension devices to prevent sideward oscillation of the sprayer Afterwards join the PTO shaft pump shaft on the sprayer and tractor c
51. m flow rate at maximum allowable rotating speed and maximum allowable operating pressure required drive power type of pump lubricant and serial number of the pump The registration plate shape in the picture may deviate from the actual state depending on the type of the pump incorporated in the sprayer AGP600EN U AGP200EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 18 USER MANUAL 44 FUNCTION SCHEME 1 Outlet valve 10 Pressure regulator with regulation valve 2 Three way selector valve 11 Pressure filter 3 Selector valve 12 Pressure gauge manometer 4 Pump 13 Strainer pouring sieve 5 Suction filter with valve 14 Mixing nozzle 6 Main tank 15 Nozzle for tank flushing 7 Flushing tank 16 Packaging cleaning valve and nozzle for 8 Clean water tank for washing hands flushing of spray agent in the strainer 9 Valve for opening of separate spraying 17 Fan sections 18 Spraying arc tube with nozzles 45 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT This equipment comprises elements that are not included in the standard sprayer equipment however they can be additionally incorporated to enable easier operation and more quality work with the machine These are Packaging cleaning valve fluid agents and strainers Flushing of spray agent in the strainer surface cleaning set manual remote control regulation electronic remote control regulation suction basket with 5 m suction tube external filling set main tank flushing terrace spraying
52. onnection shaft AGPe00EN U AGP200EN U gt 1 0 0 0 0 20 USER MANUAL 52 ON TRACTOR CONNECTION TRACTION HOOK If the sprayer traction jack must be pulled out fully never hitch the sprayer on the tractor bottom lift arms but use the connection traction hook on the rear part of the tractor instead General recommendation for safe hitching of the sprayer Check if the pressure in the tyres of the tractor see tractor manual and the sprayer 1s adequate and refill it 1f necessary Make sure that the pressure regulator never hits the tractor cabin or any other part of the tractor If necessary place the front weight on the tractor see tractor manual When the sprayer tank is full drive slowly 1mpact on the fracture will be lesser 6 MOUNTING OF THE DRIVE SHAFT CARDAN SHAFT 6 OPERATOR S SAFETY To avoid possible accidents and personal injuries please follow the instructions and recommendations written below Before mounting connecting of the cardan shaft to the tractor and the sprayer the drive shaft cardan shaft always turn off the engine and remove the start key from its lock When mounting the cardan shaft the cardan shaft of the tractor can be easily turned if the engine and the cardan shaft are turned off When mounting the cardan shaft make sure that the safety pin 1s in right position and well stuck in its hole Pull and push the cardan shaft forwards and backwards as long as the safe
53. ood seen place AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U 8 USER MANUAL 24 UNAUTHORIZED PEOPLE Every unauthorized person who is seating standing or in any other way driving on the tractor can get hurt he or she can fall of the tractor or get hurt by the means of the tractor The person driving on the tractor can have influence on the driver who is operating the tractor or change its centre of gravity The unauthorized person on the tractor can have influence on driver s sight and can be held responsible for unreliable working conditions on the tractor Do not allow unauthorized people to be in the immediate vicinity of the machine IT IS FORBIDDEN FOR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS TO RIDE ON THE TRACTOR 2 5 SAFETY WHEN HANDLING CHEMICAL AGENTS Be very careful when handling chemical agents and in this way avoid possible injuries or damages done as to you as well as to the environment Bevery careful when handling chemical agents Make sure that you do not come in direct contact with the chemical agents Chemical agents must be handled in the same way as poison Choose such chemical agents that are the least harmful to your health the most efficient and easy soluble Always read the instructions for use which are printed on the packaging of the chemical agents Consider all of the rules and safety instructions and use the instructions While working always use protection devices for the respiratory organs such as a breathin
54. or cabin screwed otherwise the regulation through the electromagnetic valve For normal use make sure the manual regulation valve is fully A will not work Regulation valve in position 1 enables a manual operating pressure setting from 0 to 50 bar its maximum flow capacity by a free fluid flow through the valve is 150 l min Rotating plastic nut on top of the regulation valve to the left decreases the pressure whereas rotating it in clockwise direction increases the pressure AGPe00EN U AGP200EN U gt 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 38 USER MANUAL 9 5 2 PRESSURE FILTER M170 PRI Pressure Regulator is equipped with a self cleaning pressure filter that additionally refines the spray agent before entering diverter valves Parts gathering on the filter insert with M 50 density return to the tank through the valve on the bottom side of the filter Whilst in normal operation spraying the valve must stay closed When using the pump with a greater flow the regulator can be relieved by opening the valve a on the filter nonetheless care must be taken for this might cause the inability to reach the required spraying pressure If this happens the valve must absolutely be closed or kept ajar to the extent that the system pressure increases to the desired amount Self cleaning procedure 1s recommended to apply after every spraying If powder spray agents are used it is recommended to occasionally clean the filter m
55. ore thoroughly that is to clean the filter insert also manually and replace it if it 1s damaged This is done in the following way unscrew the bottom part of the filter E 14022 1 in counterclockwise direction pull out the filter insert 14021 and clean the inside with a brush and under running water Before reconstructing the filter also clean the seal and lubricate the seal bedding PR8 Pressure Regulator is equipped with a robust and firm high pressure filter In its interior there 1s an insert made of stainless steel mesh 11 standard version of M40 density Due to the fact that the filter does not enable self cleaning it must be occasionally opened with a special key enclosed and cleaned If powder spray agents are used it 15 recommended to clean the filter insert before every spraying which will ensure an unimpeded spraying M170 Pressure Regulator is not equipped with a cleaning filter therefore the machines incorporated with this regulator are equipped with autonomous pressure filters for each pressure conductor separately In the case of cleaning the lid on the bottom side of the filter must be unscrewed manually and the cleaning mesh must be washed in clean water If powder spray agents are used follow the same instructions as by Pressure Filter Regulator AGP600EN U AGP200EN gt 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 39 USER MANUAL 9 5 3 DIVERTER VALVE PRI Diverter valve is designed for opening and closing
56. replaced with new parts Release water from elements like suction filters and if necessary remove sediments Lubricate joints and sliding members of the machine with an appropriate lubricant WARNING In winter conditions when freezing protect the sprayer to prevent the frost from damaging it It is necessary to either release water from the pump regulator tubes filters and other elements or store the sprayer in a warm place or use an antifreeze agent Antifriz according to the following procedure After finishing the cleaning first empty the tank completely mix water and an appropriate concentration of antifreeze agent and pour at least 10 of this mixture in the tank turn on the pump Open all regulator valves to enable the antifreeze agent to reach tubes and nozzles Finally empty the agent residue from the tank into the accumulation container and leave the pump in operation for a few more seconds to pump out the agent excess from the system into the accumulation container WARNING Accumulate the antifreeze agent in suitable containers and do not dispose of it in nature Unscrew the pressure gauge from the regulator and store it in a warm place to protect it from freezing The gauge must be placed in a horizontal position to prevent the glycerol filling from flowing out AGP 600 EN U AGP 2000 EN U 47 USER MANUAL 12 POSSIBLE ERRORS SIGNS FOR POSSIBLE REASON CHECK REPAIR ERROR There 1s no liqu
57. rough the spraying tubes nozzles 7 11 3 PARTIAL CLEANING Partial machine cleaning comprises cleaning the filter 7 1 pump 5 pressure regulator 6 and spraying nozzles without changing spray agent concentration in the main tank Switch the three way valve 7 2 to the flushing tank 3 and with the selection valve 7 3 redirect the flow directly to the pump 5 Close the mixing valve on the pump and if necessary also the return conductor from the pressure filter Clean water can thus flow unimpeded through the filter 7 1 pump 5 pressure regulator 6 and through spraying nozzles if the valve 18 1s open Spray agent concentration in the main tank remains unchanged 8 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 4 SURFACE CLEANING SET After finished working the sprinkling appliance needs to be cleaned The most appropriate place for cleaning 1s at the edge of the surface where you have had just finished stick with the nozzle to operating the machine For this purpose a set for outer Wes nO cleaning of the sprinkling appliance 15 a big help tank l The set includes a sprinkling stick flexible hose and accessory part for connecting the sprinkling st ck to the pressure regulator Connect the coupling extension of the set to a free diverter valve of the pressure regulator or to the disconnected section on the pressure regulator for mixing nozzles supply Set all other valves on the sprayer to the partial sprayer clean
58. rsion tube connection of the regulator with nozzles ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 88 USER MANUAL 9 PRESSURE REGULATOR 91 PRI PRESSURE REGULATOR It is designed for precise regulation of the operating pressure from 0 to 25 bar Basic version comprises a central regulation valve self cleaning pressure filter and diverter valves whereas the model with remote control consists of an additional extension for supplying the diverter ball valve v c 1 Regulation valve 2 Diverter valve i NM CY 3 Extension for remote regulation gt In hase 2 4 Self cleaning pressure filter i I do 0 5 Pressure gauge ei ee lt lt 4 K TD 6 Pressure connector tao A gt 3 KC gt 7 Return connector Y 9 2 M170 PRESSURE REGULATOR Operating with M170 High Pressure Pressure Regulator is manual It can be used for remote manual regulation of working machine parameters from the tractor cabin which is its advantage It is used for operating pressures of up to 50 bar and for pumps with maximum flow capacity of 150 l min It has no filter incorporated therefore the machine equipped with a filter normally has the cleaning filter incorporated on the pressure side between the regulator and spraying arcs for each drain separately 8 5 1 Operating pressure setting nut 2 Pressure exit 5 Pressure gauge 6 Pressure connector 7 Return connector 7 8 Regulation handle
59. s you will need to pump some clean water through the pump Let the pump operate at working pressure for several minutes Lower the pressure and let the pump operate for approximately one minute to blow out the rest of the liquid During winter leave all of the water out of the pump and or protect the pump against freezing see chapter Maintenance and storage after use AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 43 USER MANUAL 10 4 PUMPS TECHNICAL DATA Measurement Pump Model FLOW QUANTITY 125 0 Max OPERATING PRESSURE Max ROTATIONS NUMBER NEEDED POWER PRESSURE MEMBRANE NUMBER MASS OIL SAE 30W 10 5 PUMP MAINTENANCE 10 5 1 OIL CHANGE Oil max level Oil min level Always use the recommended oil only see the above chart or the pump registration plate or the oil lid on the pump itself First oil change is done after the initial 100 pump operating hours then after every 500 pump operating hours or at the end of every working season When changing the oil also check the state of pressure membranes and replace them with new ones even if they are undamaged IMPORTANT In their standard versions all pumps are equipped with membranes made from NBR Nitrile Rubber therefore the user 1s obliged to use such chemical spray agents that do not damage the material If the user applies more aggressive agents the manufacturer declines responsibility for any potential pump damage gt 908 AND
60. s which are marked on the oil lid or in the oil pot depends on the version of the pump If the oil level is too low add some oil whereas be careful not to exceed the maximum allowed level T 30 a 498 The air pressure in the air chamber depends on the working pressure which can found in diagram S 20 the left The air pressure in the air chamber must never be higher than working pressure of pump O 2 70 0 0 o 5 8 The air pressure in the air chamber bar 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 zraka v vetrniku bar 102 USE Before starting the pump drive make sure the main pressure regulator valve is in a free flow position open tank return conductor Never turn on the pump s drive when the setting on the regulator enables full stressing of the pump Turn on the pump and let it run for approximately one minute under minimum pressure in order to aerate the pump and the inlet and the outlet pipes After one minute the pump is ready for operation Be careful not to exceed the maximum allowed pressure and the maximum allowed rpm of 550 On the opposite the manufacturer can not be held responsible for any kind of damage that could occur 103 AFTER USE Some chemical agents can shorten the durability of some vital parts of the pump such as rubber membranes and or other rubber sealings Therefore a thorough washing of the pump after every single sprinkling is recommended To do thi
61. s with wheels the wheel axle 1s clamped in the chassis in a way that enables continuously variable adjusting of track width Each axle is sideward fastened with four screws that must be slightly unscrewed for changing the width the chassis must be lifted from the ground and pulled out or pushed into the supporting tube of wheel axle for a chosen track width The axle must be re tightened with screws which must be finally secured with a counter nut to prevent the screws from getting loose later 7 8 BLOWER Blower is a constituent part of the sprayer in which a multiplier with a fan is clamped There are nozzle brackets with nozzle inserts screwed on the outside frame air outlet however there is a protective mesh screwed on the rear air inlet side The blower is designed for producing air to which spray agent drops are added Spraying quality depends on the airflow quality air amount and speed without turbulence The airflow thus enables a quality drop transfer from the nozzle to the desired place on the plant All blower versions also those with a rectifier are produced with a metal case Key for adjusting the blower blades Screw for adjusting the height of nozzle Standard blower Rectifier with adjustable nozzles An advantage of the air rectifier is enabling a more even distribution of the air to the left and to the right sides of spraying and to the whole height of the habitus quality 15 a great deal bet
62. setting by using clean water Calculate the required operating speed from consumption per hectare and nozzle flow Nozzle chart affixed on the sprayer or on the manual is of great help Set tractor revolutions according to the calculated Operating speed and take into consideration required about 450 r min or maximum connecting shaft revolutions 540 r min Open the diverter valves 2 for supplying the nozzles of spraying tubes lines and the mixing valve on self cleaning filter In the case of PRI Pressure Regulator with remote regulation open the ball valve on the connector and the mixing nozzles supply valves 2 Set the pressure to the desired value d Always perform the setting by using clean water Calculate the required driving speed from consumption per hectare and sprayer nozzle flow Set tractor revolutions according to the calculated driving speed and take into consideration required about 450 r min or maximum connecting shaft revolutions 540 r min With the help of remote control keyboard open diverter valves supplying spraying EZ nozzles 2 and the mixing valve 10 10 4 Set the pressure on the regulation valve to the desired value AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 000 41 USER MANUAL 97 PRESSURE REGULATOR MAINTENANCE After every spraying the pressure regulator must be washed with clean water Spray agent residues cause an additional corrosion of t
63. sizes are equipped according to the newest technical and protection requirements for machines of this type They are designed and constructed for applying chemical agents dissolved in water solution which are normally used for chemical protection of agriculture crops in fruit growing and viticulture Chassis 1s of robust construction which together with a low barycentre enables working on a more challenging terrain as well Flexible coupling enables sprayer wheels to follow tractor wheels but also an easy turning and a small turning circle Sprayer consists of Supporting chassis Main tank with pouring strainer Additional tanks for flushing and washing hands Pump Pressure and flow regulator Suction filter Pressure filter Three way valve Mixing nozzle Fan and Membrane nozzle brackets with ceramic nozzle inserts Tanks falling within the scope of the machine are made from chemical heavy duty PE HD high density polyethylene which provides them with a constant shape stability The walls in their interiors are very smooth which makes the cleaning after spraying more convenient Its construction design enables an easy accessibility to vital elements of the sprayer and an easy handling with the sprayer A robust construction quality constituent elements and plenty of additional equipment enable the user a reliable operation as well as an optimal use of spray agents and supplied energy Air capa
64. t maintenance works 11 1 1 TUBES Check if tubes and tube joints are waterproof Damaged tubes must be replaced with new ones A defective tube can cause a great loss of time in the middle of spraying season 11 1 2 COLOUR Some spray agents contain solvents that have damaging effects on the colour Where the colour is damaged remove the rust and apply new colour with a brush 11 1 3 TANK Make sure there is no spray agent residue in the tank Chemical residues must not remain in the spraying device for a longer period of time for they quickly decrease the lifetime of the tank and other components Make sure the tank outflow stays open 11 1 4 PRESSURE REGULATOR Protect the pressure regulator from moisture and dust It is recommended to lubricate all movable parts with WD 40 or oil More about maintenance can be read in the chapter PRESSURE REGULATOR MAINTENANCE 11 1 5 PUMP After spraying season clean the pump from the outside and inside more thoroughly and prepare it for storage Check the amount of operating hours and if necessary carry out maintenance works changing of oil membranes seals or at least oil waterproof control If you find out some defects use the time after spraying season to mend them If you are not sure about the quality of your work rather leave it to an authorised repairer The description of maintenance works is found in the PUMPS chapter 11 1 6 DRIVE TRANSMISSION SHAFT It is vital
65. t only after some time which prolongs the cleaning procedure see the producer s instructions AGP600EN U AGP200EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 45 USER MANUAL A WARNING Be careful with detergents follow the instructions of the detergent producer After cleaning with the detergent fill at least 1 5 of the tank with clean water and repeat the cleaning procedure Be systematic and clean all elements that came in contact with the spray agent or detergent Thoroughly clean all filters and be careful not to damage the fabric on the filter insert If the filter insert 1s damaged replace it with a new one Descriptions of pressure filter suction filter and three way valve ejector are found in separate chapters In the end clean all nozzles Clean nozzles with a soft brush compressed air or water Every cleaning of a nozzle with a solid object may damage it WARNING If the sprayer is cleaned with a high pressure cleaning aggregate it is recommended to lubricate all movable parts of the sprayer with oil after cleaning 11 1 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE AFTER SPRAYING SEASON After the end of spraying season take some time to prepare the sprayer for storage Before storing it thoroughly clean the whole sprayer from the outside and inside pressure regulator pump strainers selection valves nozzles After the cleaning 15 over make sure that all water 15 discharged from valves the pump nozzles After a thorough cleaning carry ou
66. ter with a rectifier therefore spraying with a low water consumption per hectare is possible with the help of a rectifier which consequently lowers spraying costs AGPe00EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 USER MANUAL 7 9 FAN WITH ADJUSTABLE VANES 7 9 AIRSPEED AND AIR AMOUNT For a correct application of spray agent to plant parts the airspeed and fan capacity must be adjusted to the plantation size and the vegetation season Too high airspeed causes a loss of spray agent due to the increased drifting of drops whereas too low airspeed causes insufficient protection on the inside of the habitus When small part of drops still penetrates the whole habitus the airspeed 15 correct For each individual plantation and its development period it 15 most convenient to set the fan vanes after practical test 1n other words to consider the recommendations for setting the fan vanes according to the following chart Maximum Allowable Fan Type Airspeed mls _ dams of Vane Opening Viticulture 30 000 0 825 Hop Growing The chart was calculated for the rotating speed of 540 min on the tractor transmission shaft or 1940 min of the fan 1 7 9 2 SETTING THE FAN All Agromehanika pull type sprayers are equipped with a fan rotating in the left seen from the front side of the fan or in the 1 driving direction of the tractor SETTING PROCEDURE 2 1 Insert the fan setting key into cross shaped
67. to 1500 I ha Lately a lower consumption ranging from 100 to 300 I ha is being introduced more and more due to lower costs With such lower consumptions even more attention must be paid to preparing the machine for work therefore it must have a quality equipment quality nozzles pressure filters air rectifiers and also it must enable a quality mixing process during operation At a lower water consumption the quantity of spray agent used per hectare must stay the same which means that the spray agent concentration must be increased for as much as the water quantity has been reduced AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 55
68. to a combination of filters which provide appropriate protection against most gases and vapours that are created by using liquid or powder chemicals A2 refers to protection class II which means that you can use the filter until it reaches a concentration of 0 5 volume percentages P2 refers to gas protection class II o The combination B grey white filter must be used in the case of handling inorganic chemicals o Before using the mask check the tightness and sealing of it Check the mask for damages and make sure that the outer valve is clean and can be closed without any problems Write down the date of the last usage of the filter The A2P2 filter must be replaced once a month nevertheless how many times it was used Filter B must be replaced after every single use The filter must be used within 6 months after the packaging of the filter was opened Make sure that used filters are destroyed in accordance with local regulations AGP600EN U AGP200EN U gt 0 0 1 1 12 USER MANUAL Never check the efficiency of the filter by smelling o certain poisonous elements are odourless o the concentration of the poison cannot be always noticed by human nose o smelling of certain elements can damage the nasal mucous membrane Always check the expiring date of the filter The filter must be hermetically sealed after usage 2 12 SKIN PROTECTION It is recommended to wear the following clothes in order to protect your skin Rubb
69. to clean and lubricate the protective bolt on the transmission shaft head for ensuring the safety function ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 4 USER MANUAL Every 40 operating hours check the protective elements function and the state of the transmission shaft Damaged parts must be replaced with new ones Every 100 operating hours check the state of transmission shaft protection and if necessary change its friction plates Also check the state of transmission shaft and especially of the safety bolt Replace damaged parts with new ones 11 1 7 SCREWS IMPORTANT Check the screws bolts and especially protective bolts their state and how firmly they are screwed If necessary fasten them or replace them with new 11 1 5 TUBE JOINTS Reasons for improper sealing of tube joints missing seals damaged or improperly inserted seal dry or defective seal unsuitable connectors In the case of poor sealing or leakage DO NOT SCREW the joint too hard for it can be damaged rather dismantle the joint check its state and position of the seal lubricate and reconstruct it Use non mineral lubricants bio lubricants for lubricating NOTE by radial sealing it 1s enough to fasten the extension with your hand by axial sealing use a weaker force with hand tools 11 1 9 OTHER PARTS Also other vital parts such as filter inserts pouring strainer additional equipment must be cleaned checked for its state and 1f necessary
70. ty pin is not in its hole Rotating shafts can be very dangerous ___AGP600EN U AGP2000EN U 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 65 2 USER MANUAL Always make sure that all of the safety devices are on their place and that all of the rotating surfaces are well covered including the junctions of the cardan shaft on both ends Do not use cardan shafts without having secured them Do not touch rotating cardan shafts The safety distance to a rotating cardan should not be less than 1 5 m Before starting the engine secure PTO protective elements with a chainlet Make sure that the protection of the cardan on the tractor is well connected attached Always turn off the engine and remove the start key from its lock before starting maintaining the machine or connecting the cardan shaft CONNECTION OF THE CARDAN SHAFT The first mounting of the cardan shaft should be performed as follows l 2 5 6 7 Mount the sprayer to the tractor and lift the tractor s lift arms to such a height where the distance between the tractor s connection shaft and the sprayer s connection shaft is the shortest both connection shafts are on the same height Be careful not to hit the sprayer against the tractor or the ground Stop the tractor s engine and remove the start key from its lock A x min 150mm Connect the short exiting cardan shaft of the tractor with the short cardan shaft of the sprayer by means of the cardan sh
71. with a shutdown handle that enables the fan switch off Choosing the turn off position interrupts the connection between the fan and the pump so the sprayer does not produce wind despite the switched on PTO Thus the sprayer may be used for other purposes spraying with a stick spraying with herbicide kit pumping WARNING Always perform the fan activation or shutdown with the help of a multiplier handle only when A the PTO is switched off When inspecting or repairing the sprayer make sure the drive is off If the sprayer is connected to the tractor turn off the engine and take the key out of the lock 7 10 NOZZLE BRACKETS In accordance with the standards the sprayers are equipped with double membrane brackets for nozzle inserts and with different nozzle inserts a separate chapter is devoted to nozzles with their flows The nozzle brackets are in fact valves and carry out the following functions In the case of rotation by 90 the fluid flow towards the nozzle insert is open closed This enables the closing or opening of separate nozzles depending on the needs and plant height In the case of rotation by 1809 the fluid flow through some other nozzle is open closed Besides the membrane valve placed in the nozzle bracket closes the flow at low pressures closes at 0 8 bar and opens at 1 5 bar and thus prevents the fluid leakage or outflowing if the flow 1s closed at the supply or main valve AGPG00E

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