maxair 240/260/360/460/484/684
TRANSCRIPT
MAXAIR240/260/360/460/484/684
To be read attentivelyand kept for further reference
320.055-B ENGLISH
Safety, checks, maintenance of the sprayers: see manual 82.471
© BERTHOUD Agricole 10/2012
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- General and safety (See manual No. 82.471) •Technicalspecifications ................................................................................. 4 •Descriptiveplate ............................................................................................ 5 •Tableofweights ............................................................................................. 5 •Soundmeasurements .................................................................................... 6 •Dimensions .................................................................................................... 6 •Positionofthesafetystickers ........................................................................ 7
- Starting-up the sprayer (See manual No. 82.471) •Hitchingthesprayertothetractor .................................................................. 10 •Unhitchingthesprayer ................................................................................... 10 •Settingthesprayer ......................................................................................... 11 •Checkingpowertake-offandenginespeed................................................... 11 •Checkingtractoradvancespeed ................................................................... 11 •Calculatingflowratesofnozzlesofequipment .............................................. 12 •AlBUzATRnozzlesforFIXFlO or VARIFlOnozzleholders ....................... 13 •TableofunitaryflowratesofAlBUz ATRnozzles ......................................... 13 •LayoutofALBUZATRnozzles ....................................................................... 14 •BIFlOS.G.M.nozzleholders ........................................................................ 15 •TOREXnozzles ............................................................................................. 16 •Rinsingthesprayerbeforefirstuse ............................................................... 17 •Checkstobecarriedouteverytimebeforethesprayerisused .................... 17
- Using the sprayer (See manual No. 82.471) •OperationwithAPS51pump ......................................................................... 20 •OperationwithGAMA82pump ..................................................................... 22 •Handwashtank .............................................................................................. 24 •Rinsingtank ................................................................................................... 24 •Stirring ........................................................................................................... 24 •Foamingintothetank .................................................................................... 24 •Lastfillingoperation ....................................................................................... 24 •Drainingthetank ............................................................................................ 24 •Adjustmentofbelttension ............................................................................. 26 •Workingwiththegun ..................................................................................... 26
- Maintenance of the sprayer (See manual No. 82.471) •Practicalrecommendationsfortheservicingofyoursprayer ........................ 30 •Checksbeforesprayseason ......................................................................... 30 •Maintenanceafteroperation .......................................................................... 30 •Winterstorage ............................................................................................... 31 •Discsorfiltersdirty ........................................................................................ 31 •Cleaningthevannofilter ................................................................................. 31 •Lubricationandgreasing ............................................................................... 32
- Maintenance diagram •Sprayingcircuit ...........................................................................................36/38 •WiringdiagramARBOÉLEC .......................................................................... 39
- Remember your parameters ............................................................................ 42
- Notes on the treatments carried out during the season ............................... 43
Contents
See pages
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Meaning of the safety stickers.General safety measures.
Hitching (instructions).Hydraulic circuit (instructions).
Maintenance (instructions).Acceptable use of the sprayer
Warning.
See manual No. 82.471 "Safety, Checks, Maintenance of the sprayers".
GENERALAND
SAFETY
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MAXAIR 240 - 260 - 360 - 460 - 484 - 684 with APS 51 pumpMAXAIR 460 - 484 - 684 with GAMA 82 pump
Mounted air-assisted sprayer.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIoNS
- CHASSIS: -SteelchassisprotectedbyU.H.R.polyesterpaint.
- HITCHING: -3 point vineyard hitchwith 2 fixing heights on
MAXAIRwithAPS51pump. -AutomatichitchonMAXAIRwithGama82pump.
- PTo SHAFT: -UniversalPTOshaft. -Maximumabsorbedpower: . 13 CV: MAXAIR240withAPS51pump. . 19 CV: MAXAIR260,360and460withAPS51
pump. . 20 CV: MAXAIR484and684withAPS51pump. . 24 CV: MAXAIR460withGama82pump. . 26 CV: MAXAIR484and684withGama82pump.
- TANKS: -High-densitypolyethylenemain tank: . Nominal capacity 200/300/400/600 litres for
MAXAIRwithAPS51pump. .Nominalcapacity400/600litrespourMAXAIR
withGama82pump. .Drainvalveandwidefillingorifice. - Rinsing tank:28litreswith3-wayvalveonMAXAIR
withGama82pump. - Rinsing tank:28litreswith3-wayvalveasoption
onMAXAIR360,460,484,684withAPS51pump. - Handwash tank:18litres,independent.
- PUMPS: -APS51pumpwith3pistons/diaphragm(30bar-
50l/min). -Gama82pumpwith3pistons(40bar-80l/min).
- CoNTRoL: -Constantpressurecontrol.
- VENTILATIoN: -MetaldiffuserprotectedbyU.H.R.polyesterpaint
forMAXAIR240. -PolyethylenediffuserforMAXAIR260,360,460,
484and684. -Metal ferruleprotectedbyU.H.R.polyesterpaint
forMAXAIR240,260,360and460. -Polyester ferrule with air rectifiers made of
compositematerialforMAXAIR484and684. -Releasableturbinemadeofcompositematerial: .Ø400mmforMAXAIR240. .Ø600mmforMAXAIR260,360and460. .Ø840mmforMAXAIR484and684.
- 2 fan positions according to model: . Lowposition(series):height:700mmsprayer
onground. . Highposition(option):height:1,000mmsprayer
ongroundforMAXAIR260,360,460.
- FILTRATIoN: -Fillingfilter:sieve,8/10mesh. -Suctionfilter:vannofilter,6/10mesh.
- STIRRING: -Hydraulicstirringbyno-sprayedliquidreturntotank.
- DISTRIBUTIoN: - MAXAIR with APS 51 pump: . BERTHOUDdistribution block including one
main valve, 2 boom section shutters and 1regulator.
- MAXAIR with Gama 82 pump: . BERTHOUDpistonshutterincludingto2boom
sectionshuttersand1pressureregulatoratthefrontofthesprayer.
- PRESSURE GAUGE: -Glycerine pressure gauge, 0/40 bar, diameter
60mm(0/20bardilatedscale).
- DISTRIBUTIoN BooMS: -8outlets: MAXAIR240. -10outlets:MAXAIR260,360and460. -12outlets:MAXAIR484and684. - 8-outletdistributionboomsfittedwithstainlesssteel
TOREXnozzles(adjustableandshut-offtypespray). -Distributionboomswith10and12outletsfittedwith
FIXFLOorVARIFLOshut-offnozzleswithanti-dripdevicesandturbulencenozzles.
- oPTIoNS: -Air deflector Ø 600mmwith orientation flaps
onMAXAIR 260, 360 and 460 high position or Ø840mmwithorientationflapsforMAXAIR484and684highposition.
-Upperorientationflaps. -AirturbinecowlØ840mm. -Fillingbyauto-injectorwith6metresofhose. -Americanspraynozzle. -Gunholder. - Independent incorporation hopper (requires the
“Gunholder”optionontheGama82version). - BIFlOnozzles. - ARBOÉLEConMAXAIR360,460,484and684.
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Theemptyweightandgrossladenweightboxesfeaturethedataof thetablebelowplustheDREALdeclarations.
Yearofmanufacture.
-Thelocationofthedescriptiveplateonyoursprayerisindicatedontheviewinpage7.-Thebox"TypeBerthoud"ismadeupoflettersandfigures.-Example:2MXM0360
60=TurbineØ600 03=Ratedcapacityofthetank300litres M=Manualcontrol-E=Electriccontrol MX=MAXAIRsprayer2=Productfamily
DESCRIPTIVE PLATE
TABLE oF WEIGHTS (inkg)
MAXAIR SPRAYERSAPS 51 pump Gama 82 pump
Low position High position Low position High position
240Kerbweight 120
Grossvehicleweight
260Kerbweight 140
Grossvehicleweight
360Kerbweight 160
Grossvehicleweight 501
460Kerbweight 180
Grossvehicleweight
484Kerbweight 260 261
Grossvehicleweight 681
684Kerbweight 290
Grossvehicleweight
ThedatabelowarevalidforFranceonly(seethedocumentDREAL).
Note:theguaranteedgrossladenweightrelatestonominalfillingofthesprayer.
-Beforehitchingyoursprayer,youareadvisedtocheckthemaximumallowableloadofyourtractor'shitchyoke.
-Thisinformationisforwardedtoyoubyyourtractorsupplierinthetechnicaldataofyoursprayer.
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DIMENSIoNS
Sprayers MAXAIR 240 MAXAIR 260 MAXAIR 360 MAXAIR 460 MAXAIR 484 MAXAIR 684
overall length A 0.97m 1.20m 1.20m 1.20m 1.35m 1.35m
overall width B 0.80m 0.80m 0.85m 1.05m 1.05m 1.33m
overall height C 1.40m 1.40m 1.46m 1.46m 1.46m 1.67m
Height D 0.63m 0.58m/1.00m 0.58m/1.00m 0.58m/1.00m 0.60m 0.60m
ATMoSPHERIC NoISE EMITTED BY: MAXAIR 260 sprayer - Sound pressure Driver's environment LPA in dB(A): -Tractoralone = 69.7 -Tractor+sprayer = 72.5
- Sound pressure Peak level: -Tractoralone = 89.1 -Tractor+sprayer = 91.6
- Sound power LWA: -Tractoralone =101.81 -Tractor+sprayer =110.39
ATMoSPHERIC NoISE EMITTED BY: MAXAIR 484 and 684 sprayer - Sound pressure Driver's environment LPA in dB(A): -Tractoralone = 69.7 -Tractor+sprayer = 71
- Sound pressure Peak level: -Tractoralone = 89.1 -Tractor+sprayer = 91.8
- Sound power LWA: -Tractoralone =101.81 -Tractor+sprayer =108.55
Comply with the legislation in force and use ear-protectors if necessary.
SoUND MEASUREMENTS
A
C
D
B
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It is very important to keep the safety stickers in location and in good condition as they draw your attention to possible dangers and refer to the operator's manual.Check their location on the sprayer and see their meaning in manual No. 82.471 (sprayers safety, checks and maintenance).
- MAXAIR -
PoSITIoN oF SAFETY STICKERS
417.465 417.576 417.597 418.630 417.584 417.577
417.572 417.579
417.590 417.466
418.670
420.031
417.588
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Adapting the PTo shaft.Checking power take-off speed.
Checking engine speed.Checking tractor advance speed.
Checking volume/hectare.Checking tractor wheel travel distance.
Installation and adjustment of the speed sensor.
See manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance".
STARTING-UP THE
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NoRMAL HITCHING:-Adjustthe2lowereyeboltsofthesprayeraccordingtothetractor,(2methodsofassembly,byturningoverpart(1)intheloworhighposition)(figureopposite).
-Hitch and adjust the position of the sprayer.Thesprayermustbehorizontal.
-Adapt the PTO shaft (seemanualNo. 82.471 "Sprayerssafety,checksandmaintenance").
-Attachthesmallchainofthedriveshaftcoverstotheplacereservedforit.
-Placethecontrolunitorelectricunitonthetractorwithinreachoftheuser.
3-PoINT AUToMATIC HITCH:-Mount the BERTHOUD automatic hitch (1) orACCORDhitch(2)(figureopposite)onthetractor.
CAUTION: In the case of an ACCORD hitch, make sure the safety stop reference 107.259 is mounted on the chassis of the sprayer. (Adjust the play with the ACCORD latch via the screw (3). Tighten the nut on the screw (3)).
-MountpartofthePTOshaftonthesprayer.-Reversethetractorandhitch.Adjustsprayerposition.Thesprayermustbehorizontal.
-Assemble the other part of thePTOdrive on thetractor (seemanualNo. 82.471 "Sprayers safety,checksandmaintenance").
-Attachthesmallchainofthedriveshaftcoverstotheplacereservedforit.
-Placethecontrolunitorelectricunitonthetractorwithinreachoftheuser.
-Putthesprayeronaflat,hardsurface.-Putthesprayerinitsparkingposition.-Putthecontrolunitortheelectricunitonthesprayer.-DisconnectthePTOshaftfromthetractor.-RestthePTOshaftonitssupportsoasnottodamageitsprotectors.-Unhitchthesprayer.
HITCHING THE SPRAYER To THE TRACToR
UNHITCHING THE SPRAYER
1 1
High position Low position
1
3
2
107.259
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Thefollowingmustbeperformedtosetthesprayer: . Check of the power take-off (PTo) speed. . Check of the advance speed. . Calculationoftheflowrateofthenozzlesoftheequipment. . Checkoftheflowrateofthenozzlesoftheequipment.
SETTING THE SPRAYER
CHECKING TRACToR ADVANCE SPEED-Measure100metresinafield.-Startinanygear,powertake-offspeedof540rpmrunning.-Measurethetimetakentocoverthedistance.
-Calculatethespeedbyapplyingthefollowingformula:
. Example: Distance=100meters Timetaken=62seconds
1 2
100 meters
Speed= =5.806km/hroundedoffto5.8km/h62
3.6x100
Speed (in km/h) =Time taken (en seconds)
3,6 x Distance covered (en meter)
CHECKING PoWER TAKE-oFF AND ENGINE SPEED-Measurethepowertake-offspeedusingatachometer.-Adjusttheenginespeedtoobtain540rpmatthepowertake-off.- Identifythecorrespondingenginespeedonthetachometerofthetractordashboard:werecommendyouputamark(R)onthedialorrecordthevaluegivenbythedigitalreadout.
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CALCULATING FLoW RATES oF NozzLES oF EqUIPMENT
CALCULATING THE oVERALL FLoW RATE oF THE EqUIPMENT PER MINUTE
Equipmentflowrate(l/min)=600
Volume (l/ha) x Speed (km/h) x Spraying width (m)
. Example: Volume/ha =500l/ha Speed =5,8km/h Sprayingwidth =5metres NoTE:Sprayingwidth=plantingdistance.
DETERMINING THE WoRKING PRESSURE
1.SprayerwithFIXFLOorVARIFLOnozzleholderswithgreyATRnozzlesreference783.157: -Calculatetheflowratepernozzleusingthefollowingformula:
Nozzleflowrate(l/min)=Numberofnozzles
Equipmentflowrate(l/min)
- Inthetableonpage13,calculatethepressurecorrespondingtotheclosestvalueofthenozzleflowraterequired.
. Example: Sprayerwithnozzleholderfittedwith10greyATRnozzles. Flowrateofequipmentrequired:24.2 l/min
Nozzleflowrate=1024,2
= 2.42 l/min
Byconsultingthetableon13;2.43l/mincanbeobtainedatapproximately14 bar.
2. Sprayer with ToREX nozzle (MAXAIR 240): -Calculatetheflowratepernozzleusingthefollowingformula:
Nozzleflowrate(l/min)=Numberofnozzles
Equipmentflowrate(l/min)
- Inthetableonpage16,calculatethepressurecorrespondingtotheclosestvalueofthenozzleflowraterequired.
. Example: MAXAIR240sprayerwithnozzleholderfittedwith8TOREXnozzles. Flowrateofequipmentrequired:24.2 l/min
Nozzleflowrate=8
24.2 = 3.03 l/min
Consultingthetableonpage16,aflowrateof3.03l/mincanbeused,i.e.: 1) Disks10/10-Narrowspray-Pressure40bar. 2) Disks12/10-Widespray -Pressure30bar. 3) Disks20/10-Widespray -Pressure15bar.
Equipmentflowrate= =24,2 l/min600
500x5,8x5
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CHECKING FLoW RATE oF NozzLES oF EqUIPMENT -Putthesprayerinthehorizontalposition. -Fillthetank. -Startthepumpat540rpmandadjusttheworkingpressurewiththesectionsopen. -Closethesectionsandtopupusingasareferencethebottomofthefixedcollarofthecover. -Openthesectionsforoneminutetimed. -Topuptothemarkusingagraduatedblocktomeasuresthequantitydeliveredbythenozzles. - Iftheflowratemeasuredisdifferenttotheflowraterequired,calculatethenewpressureinordertoobtain
theobjectiveusingthefollowingformula:
New pressure = Working pressure(Accumulatedflowrate)2
(Requiredflowrate)2
-Performanothercheckoftheflowratefromthenozzlestocheckthatthequantitydeliveredcorrespondstotheflowraterequired.
TABLE oF UNITARY FLoW RATE oF ALBUz ATR NozzLES
ALBUz ATR NozzLES FoR FIXFLo oR VARIFLo NozzLE HoLDERS
VARIFLoFIXFLoTheFIXFLOandVARIFLOnozzlesholdersarefittedwithALBUZATRnozzlesnotrequiringanysealtobeassembled.
SpecificationsofATRnozzles:Sprayingangle:80°.
Material:Body :Polyacetate. Insert:Ceramic.
Recommendedpressure:8to15bar.
Pressure in bar
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Nozzle783.157greyFlow rate in Litres/Minute 1.18 1.35 1.50 1.63 1.76 1.87 1.98 2.08 2.17 2.26 2.35 2.43 2.51 2.59 2.67 2.74 2.81 2.88
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LAYoUT oF ATR NozzLESThelayoutoftheATRnozzlesissetinthefactoryinincreasingorderofflowratefromthelowernozzleholderstotheuppernozzleholders.
Thislayoutcanbereviewedtoadaptthedistributionoftheflowratetotheshapeofthetreestobesprayedtherebyoptimisingthecoverage.
Inthiscase,ageneralprincipleistobeadheredto(seefigurebelow): Provide20to25%oftheflowratethroughthenozzlespositionedunderneaththeshaftofthepropeller. Provide75to80%oftheflowratethroughthenozzlespositionedabovetheshaftofthepropeller.
From 75 to 80%
From 20 to 25%
1
2
3 3
2
1
etc... etc...
FlO
MAXAIR 240 MAXAIR 260MAXAIR 360MAXAIR 460
MAXAIR 484MAXAIR 684
Nbr of FLo 8 10 12
N°
1 G G G
2 G G G
3 G G G
4 G G G
5 G G
6 G
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
G Grey 8 10 12
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BIFLo S.G.M. NozzLE HoLDERS (Diaphragm anti-drip)
TABLE oF STAINLESS STEEL (INoX) AND SAPHIREX DISCS
-TheBIFLOnozzleholderscanbefittedwithSTAINLESSSTEEL (INOX) or SAPHIREXdiscs.
-ForBIFLO(seefigureopposite): -Reference(-)=Lowflowdiskside. -Reference(+)=Highflowdiskside.- InstallationofdisksonBIFLOnozzleholders:Seefigurebelow.
Recommended pressure:-Between15and25bar.-Choose preferably the biggest discs at thelowest pressure to prevent risks of cloggingandquickwear.
BIFLo nozzleholders
STAINLESS STEEL (inox) or SAPHIREX disc
Inpositionnozzle opened
Inpositionnozzle closed
16°
16°
Setting:-The nozzle holders are fixed using hex nuts(1).
-2 x 90°notchesareprovided for thenozzleholders to be opened or closed (see figurebelow).
-Thenozzleholderscanbeorientedaccordingtoa16°angleeithersideofthenotchintheopenedposition.
-The flow rate is set using the intermediate nut(2):
- Wide spray:tightenthenutfully. - Average spray: loosen thenutbyhalf a
revolution. - Narrow spray: loosen the nut by one
revolution.
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2
Ø DISCSPR
ESSU
RE SPRAY
PRES
SUR
E SPRAY
PRES
SUR
E SPRAY
Litre /minute Angle Litre /
minute Angle Litre /minute Angle
8/10
10 0.75
50°
10 1.04
35°
10 1.08
25°
15 0.92 15 1.20 15 1.3320 1.03 20 1.37 20 1.5325 1.15 25 1.48 25 1.7030 1.24 30 1.63 30 1.8735 1.35 35 1.76 35 2.0440 1.41 40 1.87 40 2.18
10/10
10 1.02
55°
10 1.38
35°
10 1.64
25°
15 1.23 15 1.66 15 2.0420 1.40 20 1.88 20 2.3225 1.55 25 2.12 25 2.6030 1.70 30 2.28 30 2.8635 1.81 35 2.48 35 3.1040 1.93 40 2.64 40 3.30
12/10
10 1.26
65°
10 1.80
48°
10 2.30
35°
15 1.54 15 2.16 15 2.7620 1.74 20 2.48 20 3.1425 1.94 25 2.72 25 3.4830 2.10 30 2.98 30 3.8435 2.27 35 3.16 35 4.1040 2.42 40 3.36 40 4.40
15/10
10 1.64
72°
10 2.42
50°
10 3.50
35°
15 1.98 15 2.92 15 4.1420 2.25 20 3.32 20 4.7525 2.46 25 3.74 25 5.2830 2.74 30 4.06 30 5.8235 2.95 35 4.44 35 6.3040 3.12 40 4.60 40 6.70
18/10
10 2.05
75°
10 3.27
55°
10 4.98
35°
15 2.47 15 3.96 15 6.0420 2.82 20 4.50 20 6.9625 3.12 25 5.02 25 7.7830 3.42 30 5.50 30 8.6135 3.71 35 0.86 35 9.3340 3.98 40 6.26 40 9.90
20/10
10 2.32
75°
10 3.56
60°
10 5.62
35°
15 2.80 15 4.30 15 6.8620 3.22 20 4.90 20 7.9025 3.58 25 5.60 25 8.9130 3.92 30 6.24 30 9.7535 4.21 35 6.58 35 10.5040 4.45 40 6.88 40 11.19
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ToREX NozzLESIMPoRTANT:
The total flow rate of the sprayer should be less than 10%of themaximumflowrateofthepump.
Example:WithaGAMA82pump(flowrate:80l/min),donotexceedaflowrateof70/72l/minforthesprayer.
- Openthenozzle: Toopenit,turnthenut(3)counterclockwise. Toclosethenozzle,turnthenut(3)clockwise.
- Flow rate adjustment:Usetheadjustingscrew(1).
- Wide spray: Obtained by fully turning the adjusting screw (1)clockwise.
- Average spray:Obtainedbyturningthescrew(1)halfaturncounterclockwisefromthewidesprayposition.
- Narrow spray:Obtainedby turning thescrew(1)acomplete turncounterclockwisefromthewidesprayposition.
- Holdingtheflowrate:Inordertoholdthesameflowratewhenthenozzleisadjustedatthedesiredangle,turnthenut(2)againstthescrew(1)totighten.
- Changingtheorientationofthenozzles:Tochangetheorientationofthenozzles,loosenthehexnut(4),orientatethenozzleandtightenthenut.
Ø DISCS
PRES
SUR
E SPRAY Litre /minute
Ø DISCS
PRES
SUR
E SPRAY Litre /minute
Ø DISCS
PRES
SUR
E SPRAY Litre /minute
Wide Narrow Wide Average Narrow Wide Average Narrow
6/10
10 0.54 0.56
12/10
10 1.54 2.08
20/10
10 2.30 4.06 4.6515 0.66 0.68 15 1.99 2.52 15 3.02 5.20 5.7620 0.76 0.78 20 2.38 2.92 20 3.68 6.24 6.7525 0.86 0.88 25 2.76 3.26 25 4.28 7.20 7.6830 0.94 0.96 30 3.08 3.57 30 4.86 8.04 8.5035 1.02 1.04 35 3.35 3.86 35 5.43 8.82 9.3040 1.08 1.10 40 3.58 4.13 40 5.96 9.52 10.0845 1.13 1.14 45 3.70 4.38 45 6.46 10.12 10.8050 1.17 1.18 50 3.80 4.61 50 6.95 10.63 11.50
8/10
10 0.76 1.02
15/10
10 2.04 2.58 3.16
25/10
10 3.20 5.50 6.7015 1.00 1.24 15 2.68 3.32 3.92 15 4.10 6.80 8.0020 1.22 1.46 20 3.28 4.01 4.65 20 4.90 8.00 9.2025 1.44 1.66 25 3.84 4.64 5.30 25 5.70 9.00 10.4030 1.64 1.84 30 4.34 5.21 5.90 30 6.40 10.00 11.6035 1.82 2.00 35 4.80 5.73 6.42 35 7.00 11.00 12.8040 2.00 2.14 40 5.20 6.16 6.88 40 7.60 12.00 14.0045 2.16 2.26 45 5.51 6.52 7.24 45 8.20 13.00 15.0050 2.30 2.35 50 5.76 6.80 7.53 50 8.80 14.00 16.00
10/10
10 0.93 1.44
18/10
10 2.24 3.34 4.20
30/10
10 3.80 6.00 7.7015 1.20 1.78 15 2.92 4.14 5.12 15 4.60 7.50 10.0020 1.46 2.06 20 3.46 4.84 5.90 20 5.40 9.00 12.0025 1.69 2.32 25 4.12 5.48 6.60 25 6.10 10.40 14.0030 1.92 2.56 30 4.66 6.06 7.22 30 6.70 11.80 15.5035 2.13 2.78 35 5.18 6.64 7.80 35 7.30 13.00 17.0040 2.33 2.99 40 5.67 7.16 8.36 40 7.90 14.00 18.5045 2.52 3.19 45 6.12 7.67 8.92 45 8.50 15.00 20.0050 2.71 3.38 50 6.56 8.16 9.40 50 9.10 16.00 21.00
Closed
Wide spray
Averagespray1/2revolution
Narrowspray 1revolution
Open
1 2
4
3
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Before using your sprayer for the first time with phytosanitary product (insecticide or other product), rinse the sprayer completely.
-Closethedrainvalve(1)(figure13).
-Disconnectthesupplypipes(atthebottomoftheboomssupportingthenozzles).
- Fill 1/5thofthevolumeofthetankwithwater.
-Openthevannofiltrevalve(figure1).
-Releasetheturbine(figure2).
Caution:The turbine engaging and release operations should be carried out with the clutch of the pOwER TAkE-Off Of THE TRACTOR RELEASED.
-Spray(refertothechapter:oPERATIoN WITH APS 51 or GAMA 82 PUMP).-Disassembleandcleanthevannofilter(figure16).-Reconnectthepipes.
Anyforeignparticleswhichmaybeinthesprayingcircuitwillthusbeeliminatedandtherewillbenoriskofthemblockingtheholesinthenozzles.
RINSING THE SPRAYER BEFoRE FIRST USE
-Checktheconditionoftheprotectorsonthedriveshafts.-Makesurethatthereisnoforeignmatterintothetank.-Checktheoillevelsandthegreasingofthevariouselements(see"LUBRICATIoN AND GREASING"chapter).-Checkthecleannessofthesuctionfilter.
CHECKS To BE CARRIED oUT EVERY TIME BEFoRETHE MACHINE IS USED
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Counter indications.Foaming into the tank.
See manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance".
USINGTHE
SPRAYER
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FILL THE TANK-Closethedrainoutletusingvalve(1)(figure1)locatedonthelefthandsideofthesprayer.-Removethecoverandfillthetank.
oPEN THE VANNoFILTRE VALVE (figure1)-Pullpart(3)towardsyouthenturnaquarterofaturntoputitintoposition(4).- Ifthecoverleaks,tightenthestarknob(5)slightly.
IF RINSING TANK (as option)-Placethevalvehandle(2)atposition(b)(figure1)(refertorinsingtankdiagram).
ENGAGE THE TURBINE-Toengagetheturbine,placelever(1)(figure2)onthenotch(2).
Caution:The turbine engaging and release operations should be carried out with the clutch of the pOwER TAkE-Off Of THE TRACTOR RELEASED.
CLUTCH THE PoWER TAKE-oFF -Simultaneouslyacceleratewithoutjerksinordertoprogressivelyobtainthenormalrotationspeed(540rpm).
ADJUST THE PRESSURE- Manual version(figure3): -Valve(4)atposition(b). -Adjustthepressurebyoperatingthewingnut(2)oftheregulator(1): Turningclockwiseincreasesthepressure. Turningcounterclockwisereducesthepressure.
- Electric version: -Switchtheelectricunit(1)on(figure4),raisetheswitch(2). -Adjustthepressurebyoperatingthenut(2)oftheregulator(1)(figure5). Inbothcases,whenthedesiredpressureisreached(checkwithpressuregauge)lockthelocknut(3)oftheregulator(1)(figure5).
SPRAYING- Manual version(figure3): - Shutter(5)atposition(a). -Valvehandle(4)atposition(b).
- Electric version(figure4): -Operatetheswitches(3). Inbothcases,engagetheclutchofthepowertake-offat540rpm.
RINSING THE SPRAYER WITH THE RINSING TANK (on option)-Setthevalvehandle(2)atposition(a)(figure1).- Manual version(figure3): -Valvehandle(4)atposition(b). - Shutter(5)atposition(a).
- Electric version(figure4): -Switches(2)and(3)inoperation. Inbothcases,engagetheclutchofthepowertake-offatthemaximum speed of 150 rpmsoasnottohaveareturntothetank.
After depriming the ApS 51 pump, put the lever of the valve (4) into position (a), for immediate priming on the next filling operation.
oPERATIoN WITH THE APS 51 PUMP
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FILL THE TANK-Closethedrainoutletusingvalve(1)(figure6)locatedonthelefthandsideofthesprayer.-Removethecoverandfillthetank.
oPEN THE VANNoFILTRE VALVE (figure6)-Pullpart(3)towardsyouthenturnaquarterofaturntoputitintoposition(4)- Ifthecoverleaks,tightenthestarknob(5)slightly.
RINSING TANK-Placethevalvehandle(2)atposition(b)(figure6).
ENGAGE THE TURBINE-Toengagetheturbine,placelever(1)(figure7)onthenotch(2).
Caution:The turbine engaging and release operations should be carried out with the clutch of the pOwER TAkE-Off Of THE TRACTOR RELEASED.
CLUTCH THE PoWER TAKE-oFF -Simultaneouslyacceleratewithoutjerksinordertoprogressivelyobtainthenormalrotationspeed(540rpm).
ADJUST THE PRESSURE- Manual version: -Handles(2)and(3)ofthedistributionblock(1)inposition(b)(horizontal)(figure8). -Adjustthepressurebyoperatingthewingnut(2)oftheregulator(1)(figure10): Turningclockwiseincreasesthepressure. Turningcounterclockwisereducesthepressure.
- Electric version: -Switchtheelectricunit(1)on(figure9),raisetheswitch(2). -Adjustthepressurebyoperatingthenut(2)oftheregulator(1)(figure10). Inbothcases,whenthedesiredpressureisreached(checkwithpressuregauge)lockthelocknut(3)oftheregulator(1)(figure10).
SPRAYING- Manual version(figure8): -Handles(2)and(3)ofthedistributionblock(1)inposition(a)(vertical).
- Electric version(figure9): -Operatetheswitches(3). Inbothcases,engagetheclutchofthepowertake-offat540rpm.
RINSING THE SPRAYER WITH THE RINSING TANK-Setthevalvehandle(2)atposition(a)(figure6).
- Manual version(figure8): -Handles(2)and(3)ofthedistributionblock(1)inposition(a)(vertical).
- Electric version(figure9): -Switches(2)and(3)inoperation. Inbothcases,engagetheclutchofthepowertake-offatthemaximum speed of 150 rpmsoasnottohaveareturntothetank.
oPERATIoN WITH THE GAMA 82 PUMP
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-Hygieneandcomfort:a18-litrecleanwatertank,independentfromtherinsingtank,allowsyoutowashyourhandsoranyotherpartofyourbody(face,eyes,...)thatmayhavecomeincontactwiththeproduct.
-Positionedinfrontofthesprayer,thetap(2)iseasilyaccessible.
-Washing,byopeningthetap(2)moreorlessaccordingtotherequiredflowrate.
It is ESSENTIAL for the handwash tank to be filled with clean water, through the lid (1), without any pressure.
HANDWASH TANK (figure11)
-A28-litreclearwatertank,independentofthemaintank,permitstherinsingofthisone
-Locatedontherighthandsideandunderthemaintank,itslid(1)iseasyaccessible.
It is ESSENTIAL for the rinsing tank to be filled with clean water, through the lid (1), without any pressure.
RINSING TANK (figure12)
-Openthedrainorificeusingvalve(1)whichislocatedonthelefthandsideofthesprayer.
HYDRAULIC STIRRING-Thepumphasafixedflowrate.Thisflowpermitstheboom'ssupply,theexcessreturningtothetankbytheregulator.Itisthisexcessflowthatensuresthehydraulicstirring.
STIRRING
-Whenfillingthetankforthelasttime,addonlytheamountofwaterandchemicalnecessarytospraytheremainingarea.
LAST FILLING oPERATIoN
DRAINING THE TANK (figure13)
-Ifthisoccurs,reducethePTOrevstolessthan540rpmoraddananti-foamingadditivetothecontentsofthetankwhenfilling.
Do not add fuel oil to the spraying mixture as an anti-foaming agent.
FoAMING INTo THE TANK
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-Loosenthe4bolts(2).-Operatethenuts(1):tightenuntilthebeltsaretightenough.-Blockthe4bolts(2).
Monitorthebelttensionparticularlyduringthefirsthoursofoperationwhenthebeltsbecomesuppleandsettleintothegroovesofthepulleys. - Ifthebeltsrequirechanging,changethewholeset. -Checkthatthenutsaretightduringthefirsthoursofoperation.
The checking of the correct tension of the belts is made by pressing your index finger between the 2 pulleys (drive and driven) on the back of each belt: they should go down the same depth as their thickness.
-Releasetheturbinebyplacinglever(1)downwards,position(3)(figures2or7).
Caution:The turbine engaging and release operations should be carried out with the clutch of the pOwER TAkE-Off Of THE TRACTOR RELEASED.
CoNNECTING THE GUN(accordingtosprayer-figure15)
Item (1):
-Directlytothemanualcontrolunit.Disconnectasupplylinetothenozzlesandconnectthegun.
Items (2) and (3):
-Disconnectthedeliverypipeandusethe"Gunholder"option,reference107.166.-Connecttheguntothe"Gunholder"option.
ADJUSTMENT oF BELT TENSIoN (figure14)
WoRKING WITH THE GUN
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manual valves
MAXAIR with APS 51 pump
electric control
MAXAIR with GAMA 82 pump
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Regular sprayer monitoring.Precautions to be taken during frost.
Parking.Protection against oxidising agents.Mandatory inspection of Sprayers.
See manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance".
MAINTENANCEoF
THE SPRAYER
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-Bycleaningyoursprayerregularlyduringandattheendoftreatmentseasons: ▪Youwillavoidsprayingchemicalresiduesonthecrops. ▪Youwillensureagooddistributionoftheproduct,whileeliminatingtotalorpartialblockageofthenozzles. ▪Youwillincreaseyoursprayer'slife.
PRACTICAL RECoMMENDATIoNS FoRTHE SERVICING oF YoUR SPRAYER
Filter:-Makesurethatthesuctionfilteriscleanandingoodcondition.
Pipes:-Lookforanyleaks,checkforkinksinthepipes.
Sealsandfittings:-Checktoensurethatnutsandconnectorsaretightened,changethesealsifnecessary.
Pump:-Checktheoillevel.
Discs:-Tochangethediscsonceperyearorwhentheirflowrateis10to15%greaterthantheirinitialflowrate. Todothis,usetheFLOWTEST-BERTHOUDreference765.241,ortheFLOWRATEGAUGE-BERTHOUDreference778.887.
Tank:-Checkthatthereisnoforeignmattersinsidethetank.
CHECKS BEFoRE SPRAY SEASoN
Carry out the sprayer's maintenance operations with the tractor's engine switched off, the ignition off and the power take-off released.
-Itisimportanttorinsetheoutsideofthesprayaswellasthetractor.Thiscleaningoperationshouldberepeatedduringthedaybetweenapplicationsofdifferentproducts.
PRoCEDURE-Removethefilters.-Fillthetankto20%fullwithwaterandadddetergent(ALLCLEAR® EXTRAreference788.792,5-litrecan).-Operatethesprayerforashortperiod.-Rockthesprayerbymovingthetractorforwardandbackwardwithaviewtoagitationwaterintothetank.-Leavemixturetoactfor12-24hours.-Starttheagitationandmovethetractorforwardandbackwardseveraltimes,thendrainusingthedrainvalve.-Putsomecleanwaterintank.-Rinsewithcleanwater.-Removealldiscsandfilters,andcleanthem.-Reassemble.
MAINTENANCE AFTER oPERATIoN
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-Thesprayershouldbewinteredinacleancondition(see chapter "Maintenance after operation").-Rinsethecircuitcompletely(withacleaningproductALLCLEAR® EXTRAreference788.792;5-litrecan).-Drainthetank.-Rinsewithclearwater.-Completelydraintheliquidcircuit,makingsurethatthepumpisnotoperatedtoolongwithoutwater(2minutesmaximum).
-Protectagainstthefrost,usingsufficientantifreezeintothetank(BERTHOUDreference790.121AllWinters® product).
-Startthepumpslowly.-Operateallthevalvessoastoprotectthepump,valves,controlvalve,filtersandpipes.-Startsprayingsoastosupplyantifreezeontotheboom.Whentheantifreezereachesthenozzles,stopthesprayinganddisengagethepowertake-off.
-Greaseallmechanicalpartsthatcanberust.-Deoxidizethecontactsonthepowerplugs(BERTHOUDreference765.065theKFF2aerosol).-Cleantheoutsideofthemachine(withacleaningproductALLCLEAN® reference788.796;5-litrecan),paintthemechanicalpartsexposed(BERTHOUDreference769.077forthebluepaintaerosolor778.890forthegreenpaintaerosol).
-Garagethemachineoutofthesunlightandprotectedagainstinclementweatherandonflat,load-bearingground.
WINTER SToRAGE
-Cleanandrinsedirtyfiltersordiscsusingabrushandwater.
Todothis,usethebrush/wrenchBERTHOUDreference779.354.
Never blow into a disc.
-Thevannofilterisfittedwithacheckvalve.-Thefilter(mesh6/10)canbecleanedevenwhenthetankisfull.
-Toremovethefilter,put thespindle inposition(1)(closed,thetankisisolated).
-Undothestarknob(3).Thefilterisaccessible.-Aftercleaning,put thespindleback inposition(2)(open).
DISCS oR FILTERS DIRTY
CLEANING THE VANNoFILTER (figure16)
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CHECK THE oIL LEVEL oF THE TURBINE BEARING AND THE PUMP.TURBINE BEARING(figure17) - Item1:Filling(withdrawthestopper). - Item2:Level (withdrawthestopper,theoilmustbelevelwiththeedgeofthehole). Drainage:withdrawthestopper,withdrawthelocknutholdingthetubeandallowthepipestohang.
oil for turbine bearing, MoBILUBE HD 80 W 90.
APS 51 PUMP (figure18) - Item1:Filling and level(withthepumpstopped,thelevelshouldreachthemarkonthevolumecompensator). - Item2:Drainage:unscrewthestopperandrotatetheshaftmanuallytodraintheoil.
SAE 30 oil for APS 51 PUMP2-litre can, BERTHoUD reference 769.286.
GAMA 82 PUMP (figure19) -Thelevelmustreachthenotchlocatedonthegauge(1). - Item2:Completedrainageofthepump. - oil capacity for a GAMA 82 pump = 1.25 litre.
BERTHoUD HP 82 oil, 2-litre can, reference 779.026.only use this oil, otherwise the guarantee will not be considered as being respected.
PTo SHAFT -Foreachuse:GREASE+TUBES.
ELF EPEXA 2 or grease MoBILUX EP2.
- Important recommendations: - Itispreferabletocarryoutdrainagewhenthesprayerhasjustbeeninoperation.Theoilismorefluid
andflowsmoreeasily. -Togreaseapointequippedwithalubricatingnipple,cleanthelatterfirst. - For components not equipped with lubricating nipples, remove the used grease. - We recommend that you always use the same oil and grease. - When lubricating the PTO shaft, take care to comply with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Change the oil during each spraying campaign.
LUBRICATIoN AND GREASING
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MAINTENANCE DIAGRAM
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HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT oF A MAXAIR SPRAYER WITH APS 51 PUMP - MANUAL VALVES
ø 25
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Nozzlefeed
1 - Handwashtank(18litres).2 - Maintank(200/300/400/600litres).3 - Drainvalve.4 - Vannofilter.5 - APS51pump.6 - Americanspraynozzle(optional).7 - Rinsingtank(28litres)(optional).8 - Distributionblock.
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HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT oF A MAXAIR SPRAYER WITH GAMA 82 PUMP - MANUAL VALVES
Nozzlefeed
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1 - Handwashtank(18litres).2 - Maintank(400/600litres).3 - Drainvalve.4 - Vannofilter.5 - Gama82pump.6 - Americanspraynozzle(optional).7 - Pressureregulator.8 - Distributionblock.9 - Rinsingtank(28litres).P - Gunholder(optional).
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HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT oF A MAXAIR SPRAYER WITH GAMA 82 PUMP oR APS 51 PUMP - ELECTRIC CoNTRoL
ø 9
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Nozzlefeed
1 -Handwashtank(18litres).2 -Maintank(300/400/600litres).3 -Drainvalve.4 -Vannofilter.5 -Gama82pumporAPS51pump.6 -Pressureregulator.7 - ARBOÉLECunit.8 -Rinsingtank(28litres).9 -Electriccontrolunit.10-Pressuregauge.P -Gunholder(optional).
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WIRING DIAGRAM ARBoÉLEC
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Key for wiring diagram, see page 40.
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KEY FoR WIRING DIAGRAM
Alimentation Power supply
Bleu Blue
Boîtierdecommande Control unit
Brun Brown
Câble2x2.52 2 x 2.5 mm2 conductor cable
Câble7x1 7 x 1 conductor cable
Commandedepulvérisation Spray control
Fil1borne Wire 1 Terminal
Fil2borne2 Wire 2 Terminal 2
Fil3borne1 Wire 3 Terminal 1
Fil4borne Wire 4 Terminal
Fil5borne2 Wire 5 Terminal 2
Fil6borne1 Wire 6 Terminal 1
FUS10A 10A fuse
Interrupteurgénéral Master switch
Kitfaisceauélectrique293927 Kit of electric bundle of wires 293927
Optionvannerégulatriceélectrique Electric regulating valve option
Retourcuve Return tank
Rouge Red
Sortiemanomètre Pressure gauge outlet
Sortierampedroite Right boom outlet
Sortierampegauche Left boom outlet
Sortierégulateur Regulator outlet
Vanne1 Valve 1
Vanne2 Valve 2
VanneN°1 Valve N°1
VanneN°2 Valve N°2
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Fill-in the boxes below so that you can remember the values programmed, the brand ofnozzles,andtheircolours.
nozzle:
NozzLE 1
NoTE:Atthestartofeachtreatmentseason,checktherealflow-ratesofyournozzles.
Wheel circumference:
Number of pulses:
REMEMBER YoUR PARAMETERS
nozzle:
NozzLE 3
nozzle:
NozzLE 2
nozzle:
NozzLE 4
nozzle:
NozzLE 5
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NoTE oN THE TREATMENTSCARRIED oUT DURING THE SEASoN
Date Field Treatment Product Dose Volume l/ha Nozzle Pressure Speed km/h
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Internet:www.berthoud.com-E-mail:[email protected]
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