GB USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL MISTBLOWERS AIRDROP - MFC® MOUNTED MISTBLOWERS serie AIRDROP P- MFC P: Ventagli - Minibar - Super Spalliera - RV-GDC Read this manual carefully before use.
Summary 1 USING AND KEEPING THE USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ....................... 4 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 COMPOSITION OF THE MANUAL ...................................................................................... GUARANTEE ....................................................................................................................... PRODUCT RESPONSIBILITY ............................................................................................. WARNING SIGNS IN THE MANUAL AND ON THE MACHINE .
6.4.1 6.4.2 BATCHING TAPS (SEE PICTURE 20) ............................................................................... 21 CALIBRATED PLATES CP ................................................................................................. 21 7 8 HAND LANCES ..................................................................................................... 22 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 22 8.1 8.2 8.2.1 8.2.2 8.
Thank you for having chosen UNIGREEN. The product you purchased has been designed and built with the greatest attention to the safety of the operator and the environment, nevertheless there are still some residual risks due to the nature of the product used. For this reason we recommend reading all of this manual to avoid making mistakes in the first period of use and to get the most out of the working life of the sprayer in time, doing the programmed maintenance at regular intervals.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 2 SAFETY REGULATIONS AND RESIDUAL RISKS In relation to safety, the following terms will be used: Dangerous zones: any zone inside and/or near the machine where the presence of a person exposed constitutes a risk for the safety and health of the same person. Person exposed: any person who has their body or any part of their body in a dangerous zone.
2.1 INTENDED USE The sprayer in this series is built for agricultural use. The materials used are resistant to normal chemical products used in agricultural spraying (or herbicides) at the time of construction. Any other use is not allowed and the manufacturer is not responsible for any damage caused by aggressive, dense or sticky chemicals.
Refer to the enclosed handbooks for the use and maintenance of the pump and pressure regulator and any accessories or motors. b) Please contact the agent in your zone, the nearest authorised workshop or UNIGREEN S.p.A. directly for any repairs the user feels they aren’t capable of performing alone. (see point 8.4) c) Due to the complexity of the equipment and the variety of technologies used (mechanical, hydraulic, oil-pressure and electrotechnical) operators must not dismantle or modify the equipment.
3.2 NOISE LEVEL OF THE MACHINE Use earmuffs to protect your ears when using the machine, below you will find the data on the maximum noise levels during work. Atomisers with centrifugal fan rotor (Airdrop) ACOUSTIC POWER LEVEL emitted by the machine: 123,8 dBA in 2nd gear ACOUSTIC POWER LEVEL AT THE OPERATOR’S POSITION emitted by the machine: 103,2 dBA in 2nd gear Readings taken in accordance with the following standards: Machines Directive 98/37/CE (Dir.89/392 CEDir. re-codified). Legislative Decree D.Lgs.
4.2 PRELIMINARY CHECKS When you receive the machine, check that it is complete and no parts are missing. If there are any damaged parts, inform your local reseller or UNIGREEN directly in good time. When the machine is delivered, make sure you ask: a) that the machine is delivered with all of its parts fitted and that the fitting meets the requisites in table N° 18a (page 31). This procedure is necessary because for reasons of space during transportation the machine is often delivered partially dismantled.
4.4 TRACTOR COUPLING The tractor must have 1”3/8 ASAE DIN 9611/A power-takeoff that runs at 550 rpm. It must have a 3-point elevator suitable for safely supporting the weight of the atomiser. Check this by consulting the table of allowed fittings N° 18a (pages 31). WARNING: make sure there are no persons or things near the atomiser before starting the machine and while you are using it. FIG.4 Tractor coupling 4.4.
4.5 CARDAN SHAFT In some models this is supplied on request. The cardan shaft must bear the CE mark. It must always have its own instructions that must be followed scrupulously and it should come with a cover bearing the mark, integrated in every part.
Don’t use the sprayer without having consulted the enclosed handbook. 4.8 PRESSURE REGULATOR To use the pressure regulator, follow the instructions in the enclosed handbook scrupulously. The pressure regulator controls all of the most important spraying functions, the thorough knowledge of its functions makes work easier and more precise.
= adjust maximum pressure valve B to the working value (in any case less than the safe maximum pressure the system can reach). Pressure regulators with a volumetric valve (GCP ELETTRICO) Adjusting the maximum pressure valve = put main control A in the drain position (“OFF”). = loosen the hand wheel of maximum pressure valve B completely (anticlockwise). = open volumetric valve E completely.
4.10 FILLING THE TANK The machines for defensive crop treatments, in consideration of the safety of persons, animals and the protection of the environment, must only be filled indirectly from open water courses and only by free-falling water from the waterworks. The pipe used for filling must never come into contact with the liquid inside the tank and therefore the water must always fall over the upper edge of the filling inlet and through the filter installed on it.
4.12 MIXING The active principle can be mixed using the relevant stirrers before and during the treatment. Correct mixing and stirring is the basis of the correct distribution on the crops. We recommend some useful accessories such as the premixer for powders and liquids (see the following paragraph). The machines in the Airdrop-MFC range can be equipped with 2 hydropneumatic agitators, supplied by the relevant taps in the auxiliaries taps block (paragraph 4.9).
4.13 WASHING THE ATOMISER After every treatment, thoroughly clean the equipment, washing it with water inside and out. Dirty equipment is very dangerous for people and in particular for children. Discharging the residues of washing in the environment without taking precautions is forbidden as this pollutes water courses. Distribute the residues on the field or the crops where they won’t cause any damage. WARNING: the indications to follow for using chemical products are indicated in paragraph 2.2.1. FIG.
5 BLOWER GROUP All the mistblowers have a high speed fan rotor. You must take great care and beware of the effects that this can provoke: such as the aspiration and projection of foreign bodies which, although of a small size, can be very dangerous especially for the eyes and face. 5.1 MULTIPLIER - FAN UNIT The Airdrop range is fitted with two versions of a Ø500 centrifugal fan: STD (max absorption 30 HP) and XP (max 50 HP).
5.3 DISTRIBUTOR ACCESSORIES Various configurations of accessories or distributors are fitted to the outlet of the fans. At present these are: 2 Fans, Canopy and Espalier - Double espalier Minibar - RV espalier and GDC - VL Espalier - FXF "Up and Over" boom for espalier. WARNING: for all adjustments, always observe the safety indications in the chapters relevant to maintenance and repair of this manual, as well as paragraph 2.3.1 relevant to the use of chemical products.
5.3.3 RV BOOM FOR GDC This boom has lateral diffusers (variable and moveable) and two top arms with hydraulic or manual adjustment, so the jets can be directed onto the vegetation to be treated. In the bottom part there are two adjustable, telescopic distributors for GDC treatment. The height of the structure can be adjusted by hand for different types of vegetation. The RV-GDC accessory is used with XP fans. RV per GDC 5.
6 SPRAYING WARNING: the indications to follow when using chemical products are indicated in paragraph 2.2.1. R V FIG. 18 FIG. 19 6.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE DIFFUSERS The distributor accessories of the AIRDROP range are equipped with variable diffusers (FIG. 18) that let you direct the airflow (and as a consequence the treatment) on the vegetation to treat, adapting to your various needs.
For instance, having a mistblower with fans and knowing: - the working length L = 4,0 meters; - the forward speed of 5,0 km/h; - the tap lever in position 2; - the pressure adjusted at 2,0 bars you will have a flow rate value of 7,0 l/min. and consequently of 210 l/ha. Similarly, by knowing the l/ha value to be sprayed, as well as the working speed and distance, we can obtain the lever position and the pressure which is necessary for treatment.
FIG. 22 A B C 7 HAND LANCES When using hand lances bear in mind the following notes: = Don’t direct the jet of liquid towards electric power lines or zones where there is electrical current, houses or where people might pass. = Don’t point the jet at people or animals. The jet can cause serious injuries simply due to the mechanical force of the liquid under pressure. = Never block the spraying lever of the lance in an open position because if the lance falls it will be uncontrollable.
significantly higher speeds, in general grease is used to lubricate bearings with a vertical or inclined axis as it stays in the zone for longer. 8.2.3 MULTIPLIER LUBRICATION The multiplier and disengaging boxes are normally lubricated in an “oil bath”, in special cases NLGI n.0 grease is used. The viscosity is an essential characteristic of a lubricant oil and this is indicated by the SAE (SOCIETY OF AUTO-MOTIVE ENGINEERS) classification of the oils for gearboxes and differentials.
8.7 DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL When the sprayer will be put out of service you should wash it with great care to remove any residues of chemical product, follow the instructions in point 4.13 of the present handbook. ATTENTION: It is necessary to adopt appropriate Individual Protection Devices in manipulating waste. The disposal of waste deriving from the demolition of the machine must be carried out respecting the environment, avoiding soil, air and water pollution.
AIRDROP CALIBRATING TABLES TABLES FOR CALIBRATING AIRDROP 2 VENTAGLI (FANS) unigreen spa Tabella erogazione in Litri/ettaro per diffusori a ventaglio MFC ® system Lt.
AIRDROP CALIBRATING TABLES TABLES FOR CALIBRATING AIRDROP 2 VENTAGLI + TOP DIFFUSORS NAL O I OPT MFC ® system CP 4916-40 Tabella erogazione in Litri/ettaro per diffusori a ventaglio + diffusori superiori unigreen spa Lt.
AIRDROP CALIBRATING TABLES TABLES FOR CALIBRATING AIRDROP MINIBAR unigreen spa Tabella erogazione in Litri/ettaro per MINIBAR spalliera (6 diffusori) MFC ® system Lt.
AIRDROP CALIBRATING TABLES TABLES FOR CALIBRATING AIRDROP SUPER SPALLIERA unigreen spa Tabella erogazione in Litri/ettaro per SUPER SPALLIERA (8 diffusori) MFC ® system Lt.
TABLE 4-5 TABLES OF DELIVERY OF NOZZLES FOR HAND LANCES TABLE OF DELIVERY IN LITRES / MIN. OF THE CONICAL NOZZLES FOR LEVER LANCE note: standard Ø1,5 nozzle DIAMETER NOZZLE PRESSURE (BAR) TABLE.
TABLE 7 TABLE OF PROGRAMMED MAINTENANCE OPERATION 8h Check the level and state of the oil Check the accumulator pressure Check the suction (hoses, pipes, unions) Check and clean the suction and delivery filters Check the pump fixing feet and screws in general Check the diaphragm and the oil and change if necessary Check the suction/delivery valves Check the pump screws and bolts are tight Check and clean the nozzles and the non-drip diaphragm Check the wear of the nozzles Check the hydraulic oil level C
TAB.18A ALLOWED FITTINGS 2005 MOUNTED ATOMISERS TYPE OF Polyethylene Tank MACHINE TAB. 18 a AIRDROP - MFC P200 P300 P400 P500 P600 FITTING PRESSURE REGULATOR Nominal capacity (L.
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