OPERATOR’S MANUAL Model T23/720 Chassis Sizes AA (Turbine Drive) 700 South Schrader Avenue P.O. Box 290 Havana, IL 62644 Phone (309)543-4425 Fax (309)543-4945 www.Kifco.
Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Kifco Ag-Rain Water-Reel! Please read this manual carefully and watch the operator’s video to learn how to operate and service your Water-Reel properly before operating your machine for the first time. Failure to do so can result in personal injury and/or property damage. If you have any problems or are unclear regarding any of the instructions contained herein, contact your local dealer or Kifco prior to operation.
Table of Contents Safety 1-5 Controls 6 Handling the Polyethylene Tube 7-8 Assembly 8 Lubrication 9 Start-up & Operation 10-25 Step-by-Step Operation 10-14 Depth of Water 15 Speed Compensation 16 Travel Speed Indicator (Taky) 17-21 Turbine Speed Settings 22-23 Safety Shut 23 Stopping Water-Reel 24 PTO Rewind 25 Maintenance & Adjustments 26-30 Compensator 26 Turbine Seal & Bearing Replacement 27 Levelwind Timing 28-29 Traveler Speed Indicator (Taky) 30 Sprinkler Cart & C
Safety Owner’s Responsibilities The owner is responsible for the safe operation of this product. The important safeguards and instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense and caution should be used at all times by all operators to prevent damage or injury to the operator. The owner is responsible for: Reading and understanding this manual and video.
Safety Decals All Ag-Rain Water Reels are supplied with a variety of safety decals. These decals must be properly maintained, including replacing any that become illegible or are missing. When replacing safety decals, make sure to install them into the correct location as outlined in this manual. Note: Spool Break and Spool Break Decal are located on the opposite side of the machine.
Safety Decals To Disengage Drive (Pull Cart Out) The clutch pin should be locked into the groove when in the disengaged position. To Engage Drive (Run Machine) Engage the drive system by pulling out the clutch pin and turning it counterclockwise to the unlocked position.
Safety Precautions Learn To Be a Safe Operator Read This Manual Know the controls on the Water-Reel and how to stop the water supply. Do not allow anyone to operate this Water-Reel without proper instruction. General Precautions Never attempt to service the Water-Reel while it is operating. Never attempt to make adjustments to the equipment while it is operating. Perform recommended maintenance at suggested intervals.
Safety Precautions Learn To Be a Safe Operator Keep Hands and Clothing Away Do not reach into any part of the Water-Reel while it is in operation. All operators and spectators should keep a safe distance from all moving parts during operation. Keep All Guards and Shields in Place Never Operate this Machine with Safety Guards Removed! Should a shield or guard become damaged or lost, replace it prior to operation. Stay Away From Power Lines Avoid letting water contact power lines.
Machine Controls Photo 1 Anti-Return Pawl Photo 1 Turntable Lock Pin Photo 2 Spool Brake Adjustment Knob 1 Screw Jack 2 Turntable Lock Pin (See Photo 1) 3 Anti-Return Pawl (See Photo 1) 4 Spool Break Adjustment (Opposite side of machine - See Photo 2) 5 T23_AA_Operator Manual_2014 Stabilizer Leg Lock Pin 6 Retraction Engage/Disengage Clutch Pin 7 Compensator Bar/Shut Off Bar 6 Revised 08/2014
Polyethylene Tube Precautions for Handling The polyethylene irrigation tube is a durable product that will operate reliably for many years if handled properly and given a reasonable amount of care. Medium Density Polyethylene is a semi-rigid product that retains its shape when it is not pressurized but can also be wound on a drum or spool without damage. This characteristic makes it feasible to pump fluid through it while it is rolled up on a reel.
Polyethylene Tube Precautions for Handling If your machine is exhibiting signs of miswrapping, or loose tube see the Maintenance Section, Page 28. Note: If the tube is pulled out in an arc to follow a contour or to avoid an obstacle, the arc should be very gradual. The arc should not begin until at least 20% of the tube is first pulled out straight from the machine. Under no circumstances should the tube curve more than 90 degrees in its entire length.
Lubrication Water Resistant Grease (Figures 1-3, 5 & 6) To keep your Water-Reel operating efficiently, it is important to lubricate it at the designated locations after no more than 100 operating hours or a minimum once per season. Water resistant grease should be utilized. Oil (Figure 4) The gearbox must be kept full of SAE 90 oil. There is an oil sight gauge to assist with assessing this.
Start Up & Operation Start-Up & Operation Procedure Successful operation of the Water-Reel irrigation system depends a great deal on the operator’s understanding of the proper pullout and start-up procedure. Do not attempt to operate this Water-Reel until you read and understand the preceding section titled “Precautions when Handling the Polyethylene Tube”! Step-by Step Operation 1. Pull the Water-Reel to the area to be irrigated, parking your Water-Reel and tractor perpendicular to the irrigation lane.
Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued 2. Lower the stabilizer legs. Remove the cotter pin to the slide bolt holding the stabilizer leg in position while holding the handle. Lower each leg into the ground and firmly stomp them into the ground. Replace the slide bolt & cotter pin once lowered. Warning! Never operate the Water-Reel with only one stabilizer leg in the ground or without the stabilizer feet firmly inserted in the ground. 3.
Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued Rotate the hand wheel counter-clockwise. This will take pressure off the pawl so that it can be lifted. Once pressure is relieved, flip the pawl up into place. Important! Be careful not to turn the shaft too far. Overrotating may cause the coils of tube to become loose or tangled. Rotate only enough to relieve pressure off the pawl so it can be lifted.
Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued 10. Verify that the coils of tube remaining on the drum are both coiled and packed tightly (photo). If they are not use the hand crank and PTO input on the gearbox to tighten them. 11. Attach supply hose. Verify there are no kinks or twists in the supply hose. 12. Lower the anti reverse pawl prior to engaging the drive system. 13. Verify the turbine is off and turn on your pump.
Start Up & Operation Step-by Step Operation Continued 16. Confirm the sprinkler is operating as expected and in the desired arc. The arc of the sprinkler will affect the precipitation application of the system. Note the “Precip Rate” column on the performance guide located on the Water-Reel. The lowest precipitation rate will occur when the sprinkler is operating a full 360-degree circle. Note: The upper elbow at main bearing may leak initially at low pressure, but will stop as pressure increases.
Start Up & Operation Depth of Water The depth of water applied by the Water-Reel is regulated by the speed of the sprinkler moving across the ground and the rate of water being discharged by the sprinkler head. The sprinkler nozzle size and the water pressure at the sprinkler determine the rate of water discharged. The selection of the sprinkler nozzle is made based on the water supply and pump performance.
Start Up & Operation Speed Compensation Speed compensation is necessary for uniform application of water. The buildup of tube on the spool gives the spool a larger effective circumference with each layer. With a constant speed of rotation, each layer of tube on the spool makes a significant increase in the rate of sprinkler cart retraction speed during the irrigation run. From the beginning of the irrigation run to the end of the run the typical speed increase of a hard-hose traveler is about 40%.
Start Up & Operation Travel Speed Indicator The travel speed indicator (Taky) displays the ground speed of the sprinkler cart, amount of hose pulled off machine and layers of tube on spool. The speed is shown in feet per hour for more information refer to taky manual. Cruise Control equipped models do not have a tachometer. The speed is read directly from the Cruise Control screen.
Start Up & Operation Travel Speed Indicator: The travel speed indicator (Taky) displays the ground speed of the sprinkler cart, amount of hose pulled off machine and layers of tube on spool. Please carefully review the following instruction regarding the operation and configuration of the Taky. Turn On Press OK – Once illuminated, Serial Number and Version are displayed. The display screen will turn dark after 10 minutes. The Taky will remain in operation even if the screen is dark.
Taky - Operation Display Length Length of tube pulled out from 0.00ft to the full amount of tube. This measure can exceed 100% of the tube length do to stretching of the MDPE. Speed Displays the speed of pullout or retraction in Ft/Hr. State of Sensors Normal - Both Sensors Displayed Top Sensor - represents pinion sensor is functioning Bottom Sensor represents Gearbox sensor functioning Tube Layer Number of layers of tube remaining on the drum – represents no tube remaining on drum.
Taky Operation - Configuration Cont.
Taky Operation - Advanced Configuration Manual Mode Manual Configuration Mode – If your Base size was not selected and MAN was entered, manually enter the Base specifications Drum Diameter + or - to select OK to Confirm Drum Width + or - to select OK to Confirm Number of Rack Teeth + or - to select OK to Confirm Number Pinion Teeth + or - to select OK to Confirm Reduction Ratio (Between Two Sensors) + or - to select OK to Confirm T23_AA_Operator Manual_2014 21 Revised 08/2014
Start Up & Operation Select the proper turbine/gearbox v-belt pulley and gearbox range combination. Caution! Always make sure the Turbine is stopped before making any changes to the turbine and gearbox pulley settings. Turbine Speed Settings: Refer to the speed range chart for correct selection by utilizing the following steps: 1. Select the proper speed range from the “Turbine Drive Speed Range” chart. 2.
Start Up & Operation Caution! The correct belt position must be used to prevent excessive turbine pressure loss. The life expectancy of the turbine motor bearings and seal will be substantially shortened if the turbine is allowed to run faster than necessary (10 psi maximum loss). This is accomplished as follows: 1. Check inlet pressure prior to engaging turbine 2. Check inlet pressure after engaging turbine. 3. Verify that the pressure loss is less than 10 psi. 4.
Start Up & Operation Stopping the Water-Reel: As the guncart nears complete retraction, it pushes the stop bar on the hose retention bar, hitting the stop lever, shutting down the turbine and stopping retraction. To ensure proper operation of the hose retention bar, check the following and make adjustments if needed: With the tube fully rewound onto the spool, check the position of the actuator bolt. The bolts position should include a 1/4” space on the “stop side” of the mounting plate.
Start Up & Operation PTO Rewind Your Kifco Ag-Rain Water-Reel is equipped with a PTO spline (540 rpm) for emergency retraction. If it is necessary to retract the tube with the PTO shaft this should always be done with the tube under pressure – water running. This will avoid collapsing the tube by maintaining the operational water pressure during the entire PTO rewind. The tube may collapse or egg if you are using the PTO rewind and do not have the proper water pressure.
Maintenance & Adjustments Danger! All power sources including water pumps must be disconnected and secured before performing any maintenance or adjustments on your water-Reel. Failure to disconnect all power sources before performing maintenance or adjustments may result in machine damage, personal injury, or death. Compensator Adjustment: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Remove the faceplate of turbine. Remove the spring attached to the turbine compensation arm.
Maintenance & Adjustments AA Turbine Seal & Bearing Replacement T23_AA_Operator Manual_2014 27 Revised 08/2014
Maintenance & Adjustments Level Wind Timing Proper timing of the levelwind mechanism is essential for the successful operation of the Water-Reel. Improper levelwind timing will result in mis-wrapped tube. Travel will be interrupted because the auto compensation/shut-off bar will stop the drive system in order to prevent damage to the irrigation tube.
Maintenance & Adjustments Level Wind Timing The machine must be timed prior to first run! 1. Pull all the irrigation tube out from the Water-Reel. The elbow to which the tube is fastened must be 45 degrees behind the axle centerline on the bottom of the spool (See levelwind timing diagram). Be especially careful not to pull the tube off the elbow. Caution! Never attempt to retime the Water-Reel without first pulling all the tube out.
Maintenance & Adjustments Taky Maintenance Battery Replacement Only use 1.5v alkaline batteries (AA). Rechargeable batteries are not compatible with this system. Remove the 4 screws from the cover. Replace the batteries. Press the reset button to restart the circuit. When replacing the battery the Taky will not have to be completely reprogrammed; however, you will need to reset the length.
Maintenance & Adjustments Sprinkler Cart Lift The sprinkler cart lift uses a cable winch frame for transport. The only adjustment required is to locate the lift points (cable winch or chain attachments) from side to side. The lift points should be exactly in line with the sprinkler cart at the end of the run. Because the tube wraps differently when it is pressurized and full of water, it is not possible to locate the lift adjustment points until after the first operation of a new machine.
Maintenance & Adjustments Installing Polyethylene Tube Fittings Danger! Installing fittings or repairing polyethylene tube used on your Water-Reel is hazardous! The tube has a shape memory from being coiled on a reel and will coil back with great force as the tube is released from one end or severed. This condition poses a serious hazard to personnel and/or property. The tube must be properly restrained anytime the tube or the tube fittings are being repaired or replaced.
Maintenance & Adjustments Screw-in Tube Menders Step 1: Cut the hose on either side of the damaged area, and make good straight cuts. Use a block of wood or soft hammer to tap the collar fully on to the end of the hose. Step 2: Chamfer the hose internally with a knife or coarse file so that the end of the screw-in mender will enter the hose. Step 3: Screw the mender about 2/3rds into the end of the hose, using a wrench on the center knurled shoulder.
Maintenance & Adjustments Winterizing and Storage Winterizing Be certain that the drain valve or ball plug on the sprinkler cart body is open and the sprinkler cart is lowered from the sprinkler cart lift so that all water is drained from the sprinkler cart. Disconnect the sprinkler cart from the end of the irrigation tube to be sure all of the water is out. Be certain the water inlet to the Water-Reel is open and the water supply hose removed.
Water-Reel Specifications Dimensions: 5’7” 5’5” 5’10” 9’5” B Ag-Rain Water-Reel Dimensions w/ Guncart (Feet) 8’6” 5’5” Sprinkler Cart - Specifications: Weights: T23/720 Description Lbs. Dry Weight 1,800 Weight w/ Water 2,800 The Sprinkler Cart Specifications provided are based on the sprinkler supplied as standard by Kifco, Inc. If a different sprinkler is being used this information may not be correct.
Optional Equipment High Pressure Shut-Off System (Clean Water Only—Consult Factory for Dirty Water Usage). This system is designed to send high backpressure to the pump when the sprinkler cart reaches the Water-Reel compensation/shut-off bar. The pump must be equipped with a high-pressure shut-off switch. The valve contains a slow-closing diaphragm that gradually increases the pressure on the pump.
Warranty KIFCO products are warranted to the original user for a period of one year from the date of his purchase invoice, that the equipment will be free from defects in material and workmanship subject to the following conditions: Satisfaction of this warranty will be limited to the replacement or repair or modification of the equipment involved at the manufacturer’s option.
Polyethylene Tube Warranty .The polyethylene tubing used on AG-RAIN WATER-REELS is warranted to the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship according to the following terms: 1. In the event that such polyethylene tubing is discovered or should have been discovered to be defective within he warranty period specified below and it is shown to the satisfaction of KIFCO INC.
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