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1. 00 00 22 acetv eles peekevere eee dies Name in Capitals or ssnsrrenen esse dees lend Name in Capitals 22 230 eis eeen dns arend DAR onstonden dna neee ane Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 26 Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 27 Installation procedure copy for the manufacturer CUSTOMER DEALER Name tk baivien aKa lean eeledewbe Names askew sla ae axes Address en Address en technician nne Date vorser toet MODEL 401 SERIAL NUMBER o ccccccsscsssesees CHECK LIST amp DEMONSTRATION PROCEDURE To be carried out by the technician and the customer Demonstration Start up of the machine The control panel Handling of the machine Precautions and safety measures to be respected Gas connections Leak spray Safety measures delivered with the machine The safety switch The user manual Changing the gas tanks Storage and transport of the machine and gas tanks if not in use Additional information according to the use on a specified terrain and the principle of working INSTALLATION PROCEDURE COMPLETED I have received the Lazo Frostbuster in satisfactory condition and have received operating and safety training to my satisfaction Technician SIENA renee nde epen de Customer SISNAUUTG ssvenssrsenest tenet senesta aans Orde Name in Capitals Name in Capitals o5cs lt vescnssecreeveseueuseanineesiedenacs2. 2920 Kalmthout Belgium Machine Frostbuster Type F401 Serial number Eeden Signature Patrik Stynen Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be PD ee RB APRAGAZ VERSLAG n 368 E 01 Uw Controle Organisme Afgevaardigde Hr Steurtewagen Tol 32 2 264 03 60 Fax 32 2 21 referenties Ferti systems M Polleunis Algemene aanduiding van het werk LAZO Frostbuster Versiag aangaande berekening vrijgekomen product Uitgevoerd te Bureel Aprac 20 07 01 en 07 09 01 Op aanvraag van Ferti systems te Kortenaken hebben wij het nazicht uitgevoerd van berekening van het vrijgegekomen product na doving van de vlam van 11 n a afhankelijk van de uitvoering heeft men 4 of 6 1121 propaanflessen 6 een turbine ventilator met een max debiet van 225000m h c een branderkrans d een drukregelaar 4 hittesensoren op 60 C die de verbrandingcontroleren f Een manuele drukregelaar g een elektromagnetische klep h Een bedieningspaneel i een gasleiding j een terugslagklep Zie ook hfst 1 5 in de gebruikershandieidng 12 j t llati achteraan wordt een blokje ontstoken en men opent manueel de elektroklep zodat het gas ontsteekt De ventilator zuigt lucht naar binnen en de lucht wordt verwarmt door de verbranding van propaan Wanneer de hittesensoren geplaatst in de uitgang van de luchtuitstoot voldoende verwarmt zijn mag men de manuele vergrendeling van de elektroklep loslaten D
3. DANG sic tets nehas see satssesuenradassareadeneoakeaes This copy has to be send back to the manufacturer If this document is not send back the manufacturer reserves the right to cancel any warranty Send to AGROFROST SA Canadezenlaan 62 B 2920 Kalmthout Belgium The address is already printed on the back side Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 28 AGROFROST SA Canadezenlaan 62 B 2920 Kalmthout Belgium Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be
4. Open the manual main valve at the front Make sure that all gas cylinders are opened completely After checking the minimum safety distance of 30 m around the machine for the presence of other people get back on the tractor One of the two yellow lights on the control panel should be on now If not check again if the manual main valve is open Turn the switch S1 on the control panel to the right and keep it in switched position The electric valve opens and the burner will start to burn If that does not happen within 3 seconds you have to release the switch let the PTO turn to blow away the gas and resume the start procedure as from point 7 9 As soon as the burner starts to burn the PTO has to be started Accelerate gradually the PTO to a maximum of 540 rpm As soon as the blue warning light on the control panel is lit you can release the switch S1 The blue light indicates that the electric valve remains open automatically and that the machine is secure To proceed see chapter 3 5 point 9 but don t forget to take out the Bunsen burner and to replace the hood Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be ae de 3 7 THE IDEAL CIRCUIT a The distance between the rows you drive through must be between 50 and 100 meters 50 to 80 meters is ideal b If possible drive not always through the same row but take once the row at the left once the main row and next the row at the right so you
5. USE IN CLOSED AREAS It is not allowed to use the FrostGuard in a closed area because of three reasons 1 The engine and burner consume a lot of oxygen So the supply of fresh air is very important 2 The engine of the tractor produces carbon monoxide an odorless colorless ad poisonous gas Breathing carbon monoxide an cause nausea fainting or CO death 3 If gas would escape because of a gas leak it would create life threatening situations in a closed area because of the danger of explosions 1 3 SAFETY AND HEALTH RISKS The following safety and health risks related to using the Frostbuster have to be given attention Forward tilting during coupling Presence of a drive shaft Presence of a gas installation High temperatures around nozzle and exhausts Risk of explosion in closed space Lighting the pilot when the gas valve is open e Uncontrolled use of the Frostbuster The Frostbuster is designed to reduce these risks as much as possible The safety equipment used to achieve this are listed in paragraph 1 3 the safety precautions to be observed are listed in paragraph 1 4 Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 1 4 SAFETY EQUIPMENT To make the use of the Frostbuster as safe as possible the following safety equipment is delivered with the machine Covering the exhaust pipes isn t possible because these exhausts are needed for applying a air flow circulation Because of this it i
6. must be pressed if any case of an emergency the electric valve will close immediately and the burning process will be stopped 13 Fuse protects the electric circuit against short circuiting Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be De ES 3 5 START PROCEDURE 10 The working pressure of the gas has to be regulated so that the temperature of It is very important that the start procedure is done by just one person Several persons working together to start up the machine can be extremely dangerous Start the tractor Switch the main switch to position 1 or up The red check light will light up If it doesn t check the plug that connects the control block to the tractor The 2 green check lights next to the red one will light up as well this indicates that the main switch at the front is closed If that is not the case please close it Open all the gas cylinders Open the manual main valve at the front Make sure that all gas cylinders are opened completely After checking the minimum safety distance of 30 m around the machine for the presence of other people get back on the tractor One of the two yellow lights on the control panel should be on now If not check again if the manual main valve is open Turn the switch S1 on the control panel to the right for one second release it and turn it right again and keep it in switched position The electric valve opens and the bur
7. 2 FIRST USE When the Frostbuster is coupled for the first time the drive shaft has to get extra attention Possibly the accompanying drive shaft is too long or too short for the tractor Frostbuster combination the drive shaft still has to be well connected when the machine is lifted see the manual of the drive shaft Should it be too short it has to be replaced by a longer one If there is not enough space for the drive shaft to move the drive shaft has to be shortened You can do this best by following carefully the instructions in the manual about disassembling and shortening the drive shaft 3 3 PREVIOUS TO THE START PROCEDURE 1 Check if the tractor is completely in working order In order to obtain optimal results the tractor cannot be defective That is why it is important for you to check if there are no clogged filters that there is enough fuel in the tank and that the PTO controls work properly 2 Supply enough spare gas cylinders Make sure that these are within easy reach so changing them can be done as quickly as possible Put the necessary tool out as well a 28 mm open end spanner In some countries the open end spanner maybe of a different size as 28 mm 3 Attach the Frostbuster to the tractor as described in chapter 2 4 Check the gas connections with the leak spray and check the manual main valve at the front of the machine which should be closed 5 If the control box is not installed yet it has to be
8. AGROFROST SA Canadezenlaan 62 B 2920 Kalmthout Belgium Tel 32 495 517689 Fax 32 32958428 www agrofrost be Operating amp Maintenance Instructions Frostbuster It s strictly forbidden to operate the Frostbuster if you haven t read this manual Year of construction Type F401 Q Machine for 4 gas cylinders Q Machine for 6 gas cylinders Serial number eene APD This manual has to be used according the European legislation It has to be considered as a part of the machine The manual has to be kept with the machine until the final dismantle as described in the European legislation The purpose of this manual is to help use and maintain the Frostbuster safely The user manual has to be kept by the owner or the user on a safe dry and sun protected place on the working area It must always be available to consult When the manual is damaged the user has to ask Lazo Europe for a new one Copyright AGROFROST SA 2010 All rights are strictly preserved Reprinting coping changing republishing and disclosure is strictly forbidden by all means without recognition of Lazo Europe Furthermore Lazo Europe has the rights to change this publication and fulfil changes to the content without preannounce of such changes or rework Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be roe ee POINTS OF ATTENTION IN THIS MANUAL Hint to give suggestions and advic
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10. TRANSPORT Make sure that the fastening pins of the tractor s 25 mm lift plate are removed Back the tractor in order to get the lift plate in front of the machine s connection Make sure that the lift plate is on the right level between both plates of the connection of the Frostbuster Back the tractor in order to make sure that the fastening pin can be put through the holes in the connection and the one in the lift plate After the pin is put in place the foot at the front of the machine can be removed 2 2 STORAGE Because the moment the Frostbuster has to be used is never known a long time in advance the Frostbuster has to be stored as if it were not used for a long time Make sure that the Frostbuster is cleaned as described in chapter 6 Store the Frostbuster on a covered dry place and preferably horizontally ad The gas cylinders have to be removed every time the machine is put away The gas cylinders have to be stored outside according to the prescriptions of the fire insurance company while the Frostbuster has to be stored indoors Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be Ow 3 Installation and Start up 3 1 INSTALLATION Mount all the pieces that are delivered separately Make sure that you always use the straps to place the bottles into place If there are not fixed properly they can start turning around which may cause the breaking of the gas hoses 3
11. and the principle of working INSTALLATION PROCEDURE COMPLETED I have received the Lazo Frostbuster in satisfactory condition and have received operating and safety training to my satisfaction Technician signature ee Customer Signatures isi cncceciidieeeniesyeioiecnercuid side Name in Capitals verassend ueesenkee Name in Capitals 2sc2ccssosieseie eatin Dale nnen versen heen sete ses Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 25 Installation procedure copy for the dealer CUSTOMER DEALER Name eeo ee ARETE hean Names hubert Address saa E EET Address smerende technician eenei he eter de Sse Dates sarai MODEL 401 SERIAL NUMBER o cccccssssssssees CHECK LIST amp DEMONSTRATION PROCEDURE To be carried out by the technician and the customer Demonstration Start up of the machine The control panel Handling of the machine Precautions and safety measures to be respected Gas connections Leak spray Safety measures delivered with the machine The safety switch The user manual Changing the gas tanks Storage and transport of the machine and gas tanks if not in use Additional information according to the use on a specified terrain and the principle of working INSTALLATION PROCEDURE COMPLETED I have received the Lazo Frostbuster in satisfactory condition and have received operating and safety training to my satisfaction Technician signature Customer Signature
12. d plastic tunnels for strawberries raspberries flowers vegetables apples pears peaches plums etc 2 To improve the fruit set in low temperature during blossom 3 To raise the temperature in plastic tunnels to bring forward the first harvest date in the beginning of the season or to pick later at the end of the season Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be et 5 Maintenance Cleaning 5 1 BURNER The burner does not require any maintenance 5 2 GAS HOSES The gas hoses have to be replaced every 5 years 5 3 FAN AND TRANSMISSION The maintenance of the Frostbuster is very simple you only have to pay attention to the following points e Every 10 working hours the bearing at the front of the machine has to be greased e The drive shaft has to be greased as prescribed in the manual that is delivered with the drive shaft e At the beginning of the season the tyre pressure has to be checked and adjusted when necessary e After 200 working hours or every two years in case less than 200 working hours are performed the oil of the gearbox has to be changed Type of oil 80W90 Quantity 1 5 litres e If the Frostbuster is not stored on a dry place it is recommended to inspect the inside of the machine in the third or fourth season The glass wool could absorb water from the air and hold it causing the perforated plate to rust When this occurs for a long time the machine could blo
13. e elektroklep blijft open zolang de hittesensoren op temperatuur blijven 2 Doel van het onderzoek Nagaan hoeveel gas er ontsnapt alvorens de elektroklep de gastoevoer afsluit indien plots de vlam dooft 3 Parameters van de Installatie 1 debiet ventilator max 225000 m h 2 brandstof propaan 3 sluittijd elektroklep na doving vlam Bsec medegedeeld door de constructeur 4 sectie leidingen 15mm 5 sectie gaten branderkrans 7mm 6 aantal gaten branderkrans 87 7 max druk 1 5 bar De vermeide gegevens zijn de gegevens welke wij verkregen hebben van de constructeur Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be je JS ey APRAGAZ Vervolg nr 1 van ons verslag E 368 01 4 Vrij gekomen Een omgevingstemperatuur van 15 C werd vooropgesteld In werkelijkheid zal de omgevingstemperatuur maximaal 5 C bedragen omdat de frostbuster enkel gebruikt wordt bij zeer lage temperaturen boven het nulpunt Geziein een gedeelte van de verwamde lucht dient om bevriezing van de flessen tegen te gaan zijn wij van mening dat de gekozen temperatuur de werkelijkheid zal benaderen Wij zijn er van uitgegaan dat het ongecontroleerd uitdoven van de vlam gepaard gaat met een breuk van de leiding zodat de diameter van het maximale lek 15mm bedraagd Uit de vereenvoudigde berekeningsmethode stellen wij vast dat ongeveer 6g s propaan vrijkomt in de lucht Na 8 sec komt dan ongeveer 50g vrij In liters mogen we stellen dat o
14. e remains stable for a few minutes you start driving through the orchard etc 12 When the Frostbuster is operational the speed of the ventilator must not be raised or lowered under any circumstances This means that the drive shaft must run at stable pace Every change will have an immediate effect on the temperature If the temperature exceeds 140 C the sensors that control the electric valve and the temperature meter may burn In that case operating the Frostbuster will be impossible There is an emergency stop on the control panel next to the driver If there is any doubt this switch has to be pressed All gas supply will then be cut off immediately When the Frostbuster is operational the speed of the ventilator must not be raised or lowered under any circumstances This means that the drive shaft must run at stable pace Every change will have an immediate effect on the temperature When disconnecting the gas supply for any reason always keep the machine running for another 3 minutes in order to remove any amassed gas and to cool down the heat sensors of the electric valve Only then other people may enter the safety zone When the Frostbuster is transported the gas cylinder valves must be closed all the time A few more points of interest e Start the drive shaft gradually e All safety precautions described in chapter 1 have to be observed e When the temperature on the control panel drops 20 degrees
15. e sadnaseusancevussasuasnetasneneavenees 6 1 6 Safety precautions during use Aass duerenrde lee inenen dansende 7 1 7 Safety precautions when ending operation and changing the gas cylinders 7 1 8 Safety advice on maintenance repairs and StOrage ceeceeeeeceesseceeeteeeesteceenteeeeaees 7 2 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE sccscscaiscencceisssacisscsieessacontesensonssienscunscancssnaceaccnsssaseanntontseas 8 2 1 Trans pott wareness Ea RE cog E E heed ended SNS 8 22 SIOA Ess o r de gd EE AE E E E 8 3 INSTALLATION AND START UP eeseessesccssessoesccssecssssoossessoesooescessesoossosssesooesesssese 9 3 1 Birstall ROO aan coectusetreansacteserva EEEE EE E EERE AE RE EEEE 9 32 Me e e E e E E E S 9 3 3 Previous t he start proced Te steenbaars 9 SA The control panelen titeit 10 3 5 St re POTS rennende deens 11 3 6 Start procedure without electronic ignition snee natens 12 3 7 Theideal CifCUit isirurs iinet dean asten daavan enne bt ES EEATT 14 3 8 D ring Operatii eneen detentie NEE EK EiS 16 3 9 Replacing the gas cylinders or ending the operation nennen erven 16 4 WHEN TO START STOP HOW DOES IT WORK APPLICATIONS 17 4 1 When to start and to Stop sesssssesssesssessessseesssttssesseneseesseeesssresseesseesseeesseensseesseesse 17 4 2 HOW COGS AL WOK srren ar a E ea a rp aaaea ai o E EER E a EE ikri 17 4 3 Different Applications iscrsssesiiiineriieiniaiseiiensisiinossiisiirisi iaeiiai iieii 17 5 MAINTENANCE CL
16. e to ease certain tasks Attention a remark with extra information to call your attention for possible problems Warning to call your attention for avoiding danger ABOUT THE USERS OF THE FROSTBUSTER Required user characteristics Persons who are allowed to drive a tractor by law and are familiar with the driving of a tractor may operate the Frostbuster They have to be at least 18 years old and be able of all their physical and psychical capacities They must read this manual before using the Frostbuster Someone who has not read this manual cannot use the Frostbuster safely The profile of the user The user manual is created for two main groups The user driver the person who operates the Frostbuster The mechanical maintainer the person who does the assembling maintenance and repairs They have to read this manual completely before using the Frostbuster are before doing any repairs or maintenance on the Frostbuster Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be Index EE SECURITY cesceacasascivccseascansiancedeniandercncacecuosaeaceaacbancedeeden cordoiaactaesaaisasnisaaceineteatenaviaseseersaasene 5 1 1 TIGL ATO a PE EPEE adeacesasataad beacuse E E EE S E A T 5 k2 PRG USE ME OSC MEU scosese E E E E oe 5 1 3 Safety and h alth ASKS oneness 5 Ee Safety SUN enen heee ted ties 6 1 5 Safety precautions before USE iis cceiasisscasisnsesssaanascndssesousssnsued
17. genuine parts not produced by AGROFROST are used We do not accept complaints about changes that will be introduced in the future in order to improve the machine It is important that the document called INSTALLATION PROCEDURE is filled up and send back to the address of the manufacturer AGROFROST NV Canadezenlaan 62 2920 Kalmthout BELGIUM If this document is not send back the manufacturer reserves the right to cancel any warranty 7 2 SCRAPPING The following table gives an overview of the correct way of disposal of the different parts in case the Frostbuster has to be dismantled Part Way of disposal Bearings scrap Oil from the gearbox chemical waste Synthetic guard on the PTO shaft container for synthetic material Frame scrap Screws bolts washers scrap Gaskets container for synthetic material 7 3 SPARE PARTS LIST If you need a spare parts list you can ask for it at the manufacturer Send an e mail to info agrofrost be Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be a 8 EC Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity We declare under our own responsibility that the machine complies with the safety and health requisities established by the European Directive 2006 42 EG Manufacturer Agrofrost SA Address Canadezenlaan 62 2920 Kalmthout Belgium Authorized representative Stynen Patrik Address Canadezenlaan 62
18. have three rows to drive through This is better for the air distribution will cause less drying of the flowers and will keep the soil in better condition If the row distance is more than 4 meters you can use 2 rows instead of 3 c If possible make two circuits that you drive alternately This second circuit has to pass in the middle of first one or at least 25 meters more to the left or right of the first circuit Take a look at the example in the next page d The total distance of the circuit may not be longer than 1300 meters If you drive two circuits the total distance of the two must stay under 2600 meters e The driving speed has to be between 4 and 8 km H and has to be chosen in a way that one circuit lasts between 7 and 10 minutes 8 to 10 minutes is ideal This is because the protection is partly caused by the fluctuations of the temperature Examples i Circuit 1000 meters speed 6 km H time 10 minutes ii Circuit 800 meters speed 6 km H time 7 5 minutes iii Circuit 800 meters speed 5 km H time 9 6 minutes iv Circuit 1300 meters speed 8 km H time 9 8 minutes f Mark the rows where you want to drive through so it will be easier to follow the circuit in the dark g Make a test drive with the machine with the gas bottles mounted the fan operating and with the burner NOT operating This is important for two reasons to check the time of the circuit see point 1 f and to check if the Frostbuster
19. in a few minutes the gas cylinders will have to be replaced In that case the time schedule can be interrupted for a few minutes without possible damage to the plants It is of course recommendable to keep the replacing time as short as possible and below 10 minutes 3 6 START PROCEDURE WITHOUT ELECTRONIC IGNITION id It is very important that the start procedure is done by just one person Several persons working together to start up the machine can be extremely dangerous 1 Start the tractor Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 10 11 METE Switch the main switch to position 1 or up The red check light will light up If it doesn t check the plug that connects the control block to the tractor The 2 green check lights next to the red one will light up as well this indicates that the main switch at the front is closed If that is not the case please close it Open all the gas cylinders Be sure to wear the face protection and the gloves which are supplied with the machine An unexpected flare could cause burns or set clothes on fire Remove the protective hood only when the 2 green check lights A are on and when you are wearing the protective equipment If one of the green lights is not on there is a possibility of gas leakage in one of the gas pipes Remove the hood B light the Bunsen burner C and put it into the tube that leads to the burner
20. mally 3 more minutes so the heat sensors can cool down and the electric valve will close automatically If the ventilator has been kept running for only a few minutes the heat sensors of the electric valve may heat up by the presence of latent heat This can cause danger for burns if a second person opens the front manual valve before the person who lit the flame can get away from the back of the machine 3 9 REPLACING THE GAS CYLINDERS OR ENDING THE OPERATION The procedure for replacing the gas cylinders is equal to the procedure for ending the operation of the Frostbuster The correct procedure is the following 1 Turn off the power to the Frostbuster by switching off the main switch 2 Close the manual main valve at the front of the machine 3 Close all the valves of the gas tanks 4 Keep the machine running for at least 3 more minutes then switch off the PTO 5 Disconnect the gas tanks and store these outside If you need to continue working with the Frostbuster new cylinders can be connected to the machine In order to start the Frostbuster again the start procedure has to be followed again Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 17 4 When to start stop How does it work Applications 4 1 WHEN TO START AND TO STOP In case of night frost you have to start operating when the wet temperature reaches 0 C The machine has to work for about 1 hour before i
21. ner will start to burn If that does not happen within 3 seconds you have to release the switch let the PTO turn to blow away the gas and resume the start procedure as from point 5 If there is a problem with the electronic ignition go to chapter 3 6 There you find instructions to start the machine without the electronic ignition As soon as the burner starts to burn the PTO has to be started Accelerate gradually the PTO to a maximum of 540 rpm As soon as the blue warning light on the control panel is lit you can release the switch S1 The blue light indicates that the electric valve remains open automatically and that the machine is secure 85 C 100 C is reached The first 20 seconds the thermometer will read the same but will then climb to 60 70 At 540 rpm the normal working pressure will be between 1 2 and 1 6 bar However this may change and depends also on air temperature humidity wind etc At a lower number of revolutions the working pressure will be lower If the temperature exceeds 120 C you have to push the emergency button EB immediately to stop the burner Let the PTO turn for a few minutes until the machine has cooled down lower the gas pressure and start again from point 5 Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be iD oe 11 Check the temperature constantly and adjust the gas pressure in order to obtain an air temperature between 85 and 100 C If the temperatur
22. nforeseen circumstances keep the PTO shaft running at a stable pace When the number of revs lowers the exhaust temperature will rise sharply The guards on the exhausts will also heat up enormously with potential danger of burns e Do not stop between the trees 1 7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN ENDING OPERATION AND CHANGING THE GAS CYLINDERS e Keep the ventilator running for at least 3 minutes so the heat sensors can cool sufficiently e The sheets that keep the gas cylinders on their place are equipped with handles so it is very simple to pick them up and hold them e Use the leak spray to check the connections of the gas cylinders for leaks e USE OF THE MACHINE WHITOUT THE USE OF TIGHTENING BELT IS STRONGLY PROHIBITTED e Always close the gas bottles after use and also before changing them on the machine 1 8 SAFETY ADVICE ON MAINTENANCE REPAIRS AND STORAGE e All screws and nuts must be tightened firmly in order to keep the machine safe and in optimal condition e The Frostbuster must not be stored with gas cylinders on it e Always use genuine spare parts Using non genuine spare parts can enhance the chances of damage even if they fit on the machine e Replace damaged warning and instruction stickers e Store the Frostbuster horizontally in a dry place e All the flexible gas hoses has to be replaced every 5 years Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 2 Transport and Storage 2 1
23. ngeveer 25 vrijkomt na 8 sec Dit komt ongeveer overeen met een luchtmengsel dat bestaat uit 0 01 propaan De onderste explosiegrens voor propaan ligt op 2 4 propaan in lucht m a w men verkrijgt maximaal een mengsel van 0 41 t o v de onderste explosiegrens 5 Besluit Rekening houdend met het enorme debiet van de ventilator nl 6200l sec mogen we stellen dat het praktisch onmogelijk is dat er zich een explosief mengsel zal vormen bij het ongecontroleerd uitdoven van de vlam op voorwaarde dat de ventilator blijft draaien en steeds verse lucht aanzuigt de hittesensoren normaal werken en na 8 sec de elektromagneetklep sluit Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be SIA 9 Installation procedure Installation procedure copy for the client CUSTOMER DEALER Nam Whelen Name ruinen Address eenn Address neen TECHNICIAN sitesi reve rkenen ed ds Daterrarseee annetd MODEL 401 SERIAL NUMBER vvo CHECK LIST amp DEMONSTRATION PROCEDURE To be carried out by the technician and the customer Demonstration Start up of the machine The control panel Handling of the machine Precautions and safety measures to be respected Gas connections Leak spray Safety measures delivered with the machine The safety switch The user manual Changing the gas tanks Storage and transport of the machine and gas tanks if not in use Additional information according to the use on a specified terrain
24. ormal operation e A fixed safety zone of 30 meters around the Frostbuster has to be observed no other people but the user may be in that safety zone e The sheets that keep the gas cylinders on their place are equipped with handles so it is very simple to pick them up and hold them 1 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE USE First read attentively the instructions in the manuals of both the Frostbuster and the tractor The user has to be acquainted with operating the controls of both e The guards must all be in their place The Frostbuster cannot be used when one or more of the following guards are missing loose damaged or incomplete the complete drive shaft protection the guard on the PTO shaft the tightening belts has to be mounted always so the gas bottles cannot move e Furthermore the following safety equipment has to be present the supplementary gloves the face protection the leak spray and the wooden matches e Check the gas connections for leaks e Check the burner ring holes if they are clogged clean them with a dry clean cloth They can also be blown with compressed air Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be aa 1 6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DURING USE e Be extremely careful when there are obstructions blocking your view e When the machine is activated make sure that nobody is within the safety zone being 30 meters around the machine e If you need to leave the tractor for a moment due to u
25. put on the correct place and the plug has to be connected to the tractor The control box must always be in the direct view of the driver within arm s reach and well fixed 6 Switch off the emergency stop by turning it in the direction of the arrows until you cannot turn it any more Also check if the main switch is in the zero position 7 Make sure that the PTO is ready It has to be on but the clutch still has to be in neutral Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 10 3 4 THE CONTROL PANEL 1 Main switch with this switch the Frostbusters electric circuit is switched on 2 Red light if this indicator light is on the machine s electrical circuit is switched on 3 Green light 1 if this indicator light is on the electric valve is closed 4 Green light 2 if this indicator light is on the front manual valve is closed 6 Yellow light 1 if this indicator light is on the electric valve is open 7 Yellow light 2 if this indicator light is on the front manual valve is open 9 Thermometer indicates the current operating temperature 10 Manual switch S1 this switch controls the electric valve and has to be kept in turned position until the valve remains open automatically as long as blue light 11 is not on 11 Blue light if this indicator light is on the electric valve on the machine is kept open automatically by the heat sensors and switch 10 can be released 12 Emergency stop
26. s possible a grown up puts his hand in the exhaust and is able to reach the blade wheel of the fan We can only apply the necessary safety stickers to revent such an act Additional the user cannot allow any other persons in the safety zone of 30 meters arround the machine Thanks to this manual he also has to be alerted extra for danger i EXTRA WARNINGS DO NOT PUT YOUR HANDS IN THE EXHAUST FAN e When the optional wheel set is installed the Frostbuster is equipped with a front leg preventing the Frostbuster to tilt forward e The nozzle is isolated with glass wool both to reduce the noise and to prevent the sides from overheating e By using the manual gas valve at the back of the machine as a lock for the back guard the user cannot light the pilot while the gas valve is open e An electric valve is built in This valve has to be opened manually and it stays only open automatically by the heat sensors after 30 seconds e When the energy supply is cut off the machine cannot function because the pilot will have gone out e Various safety components are built in the gas installation These have been inspected by an official inspection service e Risk of explosion has been averted completely by the safety components and the explicit ban on indoor use e Various lights on the control panels simplify the operation of the Frostbuster e All moving parts are screened completely in order to avoid contact during n
27. stays stable during the complete circuit Eventually increase the distance between the wheels so the stability will improve It is extremely important that the Frostbuster cannot turn over because of uneven rough ground or because of the inclination of the terrain To calculate the ideal circuit please send a fax 32 32958428 to the manufacturer containing an exact drawing on scale of the orchard with all the dimensions directions of the rows distance between the rows and mark the places where it is impossible to drive through Or send an e mail info agrofrost be Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 180 m es ect l t I I 30m l 90m 30m Start I I I a 1 neg l l 1st tour i Som i I i eS l l gt 90m 2nd tour I I ae o I I E l l o o I I g t 4 oo ae oo l Bea EE RE oee aang gt l Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be alde 3 8 DURING OPERATION During operation the PTO s speed must not be raised or lowered A change of speed will cause the temperature to rise or fall inversely proportional to the PTO s speed Consequently operation will be less efficient If the flame should go out for any reason during operation it must not be lit immediately First the ventilator must run for mini
28. t will create a positive effect on the temperature and the humidity As soon as the temperature outside the orchard is positive again you can stop Measuring the wet temperature place a plastic foil of 1 square meter on the ground on the lowest and coldest point in the orchard Place the temperature sensor on the foil Start as soon as the temperature indicates 0 C A good night frost alarm is necessary 4 i 4 2 HOW DOES IT WORK There are 3 factors that make both machines work e The increase of temperature e The very important creation of temperature fluctuation At each passing of the Frostbuster or the outlet of the FrostGuard the temperature rises a small amount and drops again The big advantage of creating fluctuations is that this requires much less energy than raising the temperature above the critical values constantly Therefore the input of energy is up to 7 times less than with other systems e The largest damage during a night frost is caused by ice crystals Wherever the FrostGuard or Frostbuster are used the relative humidity goes down Because of this the dew point is postponed significantly And therefore also the forming of ice crystals will start much later and will be much less Result no or very low damage 4 3 DIFFERENT APPLICATIONS The Frostbuster can be used almost everywhere and for several applications 1 For frost protection in orchards for all kind of fruits in vineyards in greenhouses an
29. w out pieces of the perforated plate e Check the tension of the belts every 10 working hours 5 4 CLEANING There are no specific rules for cleaning the Frostbuster In normal conditions the functioning of the Frostbuster will not be obstructed by dirt or impurities Of course a touch up is always useful for the Frostbuster The best time is right before use after a long time When starting the machine the user should only check if the holes in the burner ring are not clogged To go over the holes with a dry use clean cloth or some paper towels Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 19 6 Explanation pictograms brandgevaar opgelet lijke stoffen FLAMMABLE gevaar CAUTION 200A 41002 MATERIALS 200A 41010 DANGER SAFETY GLOVES MANDATORY warm snr TF oppervlak HOT SURFACE veiligheidshand 100A 41037 schoenen verplicht 200A 41038 1002 42009 2005 42010 FIRE OPEN FLAMES MOVING PARTS Aen AND SMOKING 200 43008 Frostbuster Operating amp Maintenance Instructions www agrofrost be 20 7 Warranty Scrapping Spare parts list 7 1 WARRANTY The warranty covers the parts that are defective from the start and that are produced by LAZO EUROPE This warranty expires when it is a matter of normal wear when a malfunction is caused by incorrect operation or maintenance of the machine in case the user has not observed the instructions in the manual or when non
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