Bauer RAINSTAR T32, RAINSTAR T42, RAINSTAR T52, RAINSTAR T62 Operating Manual
OPERATING MANUAL
for
RAINSTAR
Series T32, T42
Version III – 2017
Art. Nr. 827 9980
Introduction
Thank you for buying BAUER RAINSTAR T !
The present manual is a very important document that describes how to operate and BAUER RAINSTAR T.
This manual describes the system as detailed as possible. If you need still more information, please contact your
dealer or turn directly to BAUER in Voitsberg/Austria.
Please note that the content of this manual neither constitutes part of nor alters in any way any previous or existing
agreement, promise or legal relationship. BAUER’s commitment is based solely on the respective purchase
contract which also contains the complete and only valid warranty agreement. Said contractual warranty is neither
extended nor limited by the content of this manual.
All information contained in the present manual is based on the latest product details available at the time of
printing.
BAUER reserves the right to change without notice without assuming any liability!
BAUER RAINSTAR T is designed for highest performance safety and reliability provided it is operated in
accordance with the present operating instructions.
Therefore you should study this manual thoroughly before starting your BAUER RAINSTAR T !
Strictly observe all instructions pertaining to system handling, operation and service!
On this condition, BAUER RAINSTAR T will operate to your satisfaction for many years!
Non-observance of this manual may cause personal injury or damage the equipment!
This manual is to be considered an integral part of BAUER RAINSTAR T. Suppliers of both new and used
systems are advised to put down in writing that they delivered the manual together with the system.
Please make this manual available to your staff. State the pump type and serial number of your
BAUER RAINSTAR T in all inquiries, correspondence, warranty problems, or parts orders.
We wish you a lot of success with BAUER RAINSTAR T !
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Product details
Type designation:
Model:
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Serial number
Dealer:
Date of shipment:
Manufacturer:
:
Series
Name:
Address:
Tel./Fax:
Kowaldstr. 2
A - 8570 Voitsberg/Austria
Tel.: +43 3142 200 - 0
Fax: +43 3142 200 –320 /-340
e-mail: sales@bauer-at.com
BAUER RAINSTAR T
T32, T42
Röhren- und Pumpenwerk BAUER Ges.m.b.H.
www.bauer-at.com
Owner or user::
Note: Please make a note of the type and serial number of your BAUER RAINSTAR T and its accessories! Be sure
to state these details every time you contact your dealer.
1
It is very important to register the complete serial number (the sticker is placed inside the control panel) of the
machine and its individual components. Please specify this number in all warranty matters and correspondence
relating to this machine.
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Name:
Address:
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Index
1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................. 8
2 GENERAL .......................................................................................................................................... 9
3 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................................. 9
4 WARNING SYMBOLS ..................................................................................................................... 12
5 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................. 13
6 PUTTING INTO OPERATION ......................................................................................................... 14
6.1 PREPARATIONS FOR THE RUN ................................................................................................................ 19
6.2 MACHINE TRANSPORT TO SETTING-UP POSITION ............................................................................... 19
6.3 OPERATING MODE I: PE-PIPE PULL-OFF ............................................................................................... 20
6.3.1 MACHINE SET-UP ......................................................................................................................... 20
6.3.2 LOWERING THE CART ................................................................................................................. 21
6.3.3 checking THE SHUT-OFF .............................................................................................................. 22
6.3.4 PE-PIPE PULL-OFF ........................................................................................................................ 22
6.4 OPERATING MODE II: LAYING DOWN THE PE-PIPE .............................................................................. 23
6.5 SETTING OF TURBINE REGULATION ....................................................................................................... 23
6.6 STARTING PE-PIPE RETRACTION ............................................................................................................ 24
6.7 RETRACTION STOP, RESTART (EMERGENCY SHUT-OFF) ................................................................... 25
6.8 PTO REWIND: .............................................................................................................................................. 25
7 ECOSTAR 4300 ............................................................................................................................... 26
7.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................................................... 26
7.2 DISPLAY WINDOWS AND MENU OVERVIEW ........................................................................................... 27
7.3 PROGRAMMING OF 4 DIFFERENT SPEEDS ............................................................................................ 31
7.4 STATUS DISPLAY ........................................................................................................................................ 32
7.5 THE MOST COMMON COMBINATION OF DIFFERENT CONSTANTS .................................................... 33
7.6 STOP - SENSOR .......................................................................................................................................... 34
7.7 OPERATION OF THE BAUER ECOSTAR 4300 ......................................................................................... 35
7.7.1 SPEED ADJUSTMENT ................................................................................................................... 36
7.7.2 PRE – OR POST IRRIGATION ...................................................................................................... 36
7.7.3 START ............................................................................................................................................ 37
7.7.4 MONITORING ................................................................................................................................. 37
7.7.5 STOP............................................................................................................................................... 38
7.8 PRESSURE SWITCH ( OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT) ...................................................................................... 39
7.9 ERROR DESCRIPTION – ECO STAR 4300 ................................................................................................ 39
7.10 PROGRAMMING PROCEDURE .................................................................................................................. 40
7.11 BATTERY ...................................................................................................................................................... 43
7.11.1 SOLAR PANEL ............................................................................................................................... 44
7.11.2 CHECKING THE CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................. 44
7.11.3 CHECKING THE LENGTH SENSOR ............................................................................................. 44
7.11.4 LIMIT STOP FOR TURBINES – REGULATING VALVE WITH ECOSTAR 4300 .......................... 45
7.11.5 SHORT CHECKLIST fOR ECOSTAR 4300 ................................................................................... 45
8 OPTION - SMS ................................................................................................................................ 46
9 CABLE CONNECTIONS –CONNECTION DIAGRAM .................................................................... 50
9.1 CHECKLIST FOR ECOSTAR 4300 ............................................................................................................. 52
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9.2 TABLE FOR PRE-AND POST-IRRIGATION ............................................................................................... 56
10 WINDING MECHANISM .................................................................................................................. 57
10.1 ADJUSTMENT OF THE WINDING MECHANISM ....................................................................................... 57
11 SHUT-OFF AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................... 60
11.1 SETTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHUT-OFF .............................................................................................. 60
11.2 SETTING THE SHIFTING GATE ................................................................................................................. 61
11.3 SETTING THE BAND BRAKE ON THE GEAR BOX ................................................................................... 61
11.4 SETTING THE BREAK LEVER TO VENTILIZE THE PE-PIPE ................................................................... 62
11.5 SETTING OF THE THREADED ROD .......................................................................................................... 62
11.6 INSPECTION OF THE BAND BRAKE FOR RELEASE OF THE BAND BRAKE ........................................ 63
11.7 SETTING THE GEARBOX SHUT-OFF ........................................................................................................ 63
11.8 INSPECTION OF THE SHUT-OFF .............................................................................................................. 64
12 SETTING TURBINE BRAKE ........................................................................................................... 65
13 STATIV ............................................................................................................................................ 65
14 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................ 66
14.1 OVERPRESSURE SHUT-OFF VALVE (OPTIONAL ON ECOSTAR) ......................................................... 66
14.2 LOW PRESSURE-SHUT OFF VALVE ......................................................................................................... 66
14.3 COMBINED SHUT-OFF ............................................................................................................................... 67
15 WINTERIZATION – DRAINING ....................................................................................................... 67
16 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 6 8
16.1 INSTRUCTION FOR LUBRICATING THE REEL SEAL .............................................................................. 68
17 TECHNICAL DATA ......................................................................................................................... 69
17.1 STANDARD TYRES CART RAINSTAR T .................................................................................................... 70
18 TROUBLE SHOOTING .................................................................................................................... 71
19 CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE ........................................................................................................ 72
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1 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
CE SYMBOL
The CE symbol that has to be affixed on the machine by the manufacturer outwardly
demonstrates compliance of the machine with the directives for machines and other relevant EU
directives.
WARNING !
CAUTION !
NOTE!
Qualified operators
These are persons who on behalf of their training, experience and instruction as well as their knowledge of relevant
standards, rules, precautions to be taken for accident prevention, and prevailing operating conditions, have been
authorised by the person in charge of plant safety to perform the respective tasks required, and in doing so are
able to recognise and avoid potential hazards. Among other things, knowledge of first-aid procedures is also
required.
Product liability
According to the product liability law every farmer is an entrepreneur!
According to §9 PHG (Product Liability Law), liability for damage to corporeal things caused by defective products
is expressly excluded. This exclusion of liability also applies to parts not manufactured by BAUER itself but
purchased from external suppliers.
Duty to furnish information
EU conformity certificate (see Annex)
This “Warning” symbol refers to important safety instructions in this manual.
Whenever you see this symbol be aware of possible injury hazards. Read the note
following the symbol very carefully and inform the other operators accordingly.
Non-observance of this instruction may damage or destroy the machine or
individual components.
It is very important to observe this note or instruction carefully!
Even if he passes on the machine to a new owner later-on, the customer is obliged to hand on the operating
manual to the new owner, too. The receiver of the machine must be instructed with reference to the mentioned
regulations.
Intended use
BAUER RAINSTAR T has been constructed exclusively for use in normal irrigation (intended use).
Any employment beyond this normal use is considered non-conforming. The manufacturer is not liable for
damage resulting from such non-conforming use, the sole liability for damage from non-conforming use is with
the user.
Intended use also includes compliance with manufacturer’s operating, maintenance and service instructions.
BAUER
of the hazards involved.
Al l relevant rules for accident prevention as well as any other generally accepted specifications and
regulations relating to safety, work medicine and traffic law must be strictly observed.
Unauthorised modifications on the machine release the manufacturer from liability for damage resulting
therefrom.
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RAINSTAR T may be used and operated only by persons who are familiar with the system and aware
2 GENERAL
BAUER products have been designed and manufactured carefully, subject to a system of continuous quality
control. BAUER RAINSTAR models T32, T42 are turbine-driven machines designed for fully mechanised and
labour-saving irrigation. System set-up, repositioning, and operation are all done with the tractor, handling required
by the operator is restricted to only a few manipulations.
BAUER RAINSTAR is a universal machine capable of covering fields of varying lengths and widths.
There is no need for supervision while the system is operating.
Strict observance of all operating and service instructions in this manual is the basic prerequisite for many years of
trouble-free operation. Therefore please make sure that all operators on your staff are familiar with the instructions
given in this manual.
The model number as well as the serial number are stamped into the nameplate. In addition, the serial number is
stamped into the frame of the undercarriage. Please state these data in all your inquiries, correspondence,
warranty matters and parts orders.
We warrant for this RAINSTAR according to our General Terms of Sale.
3 SAFETY
For safety in general and in view of accident prevention the following points must be strictly observed.
General instructions
1. Read this manual before you put the system into operation and strictly adhere to all safety and operating
instructions.
2. Acquaint yourself with all controls and functions of the machine before you start to work with it. It’s too late
when the system is already running!
3. The warning and indication stickers on the machine give very important instructions for safe operation.
Observing them is essential to your own personal safety! If stickers are missing they have to be replaced.
4. Never put the machine into operation unless all guards and safety devices are completely mounted in their
proper working position!
5. Do not handle the PE-pipe near the machine or the machine itself during pull-off and retraction .
6. Never set or service any part while the system is running (except for speed adjustments).
7. Keep a safe distance from the sprinkler while it is operating.
8. Ensure that the sprinkler’s water jet does not hit public roads (accident hazard).
9. Keep a safe operating distance from electric power lines (depending on nozzle size and water jet). Consult
your local power supply company regarding safe distances that have to be allowed.
10. When transporting (repositioning) the RAINSTAR – especially when a boom cart is involved - make sure that
the safety distance from electrical power lines is strictly observed (height of machine, clearance of power line).
11. When you transport the RAINSTAR on public roads always observe the applicable traffic regulations (max.
speed, max. transport width, reflectors etc.)
12. When you transport the RAINSTAR or load it on a trailer, always take into account that remaining water in the
PE-pipe shifts the machine’s centre of gravity upward. Be careful in curves and on sloping terrain!
13. Always ensure that locks and stops are secured according to the machine’s general conditions of transport.
14. Maximum permissible speed: 10 km/h .
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Power take-off
1. Drive-shaft protection tube and cone as well as the PTO guard – also on the machine side - must be
mounted and in proper working order!
2. Never connect or disconnect the PTO drive shaft while PTO is running: The engine must be turned off, and the
ignition key pulled out!
3. Attach the safety chain to keep the guard from rotating with the shaft!
4. Before you turn on the PTO make sure that the selected tractor PTO speed corresponds with the permissible
implement speed! Maximum 150 r.p.m.
5. Before starting the PTO make sure that nobody is standing in the danger zone of
the machine!
6. When drive shaft has been removed put the guard on the PTO shaft!
Hydraulic system (RAINSTAR T option)
1. When coupling the hydraulic hoses with the tractor’s hydraulic system make sure that the entire hydraulic
system is pressureless both on the tractor and implement side !
2. Inspect the hydraulic lines at regular intervals and replace them immediately in case of defects or ageing.
Replacement hoses must comply with machine manufacturer’s technical specifications!
3. Liquids emerging under high pressure (hydraulic oil) may penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries! An
injured person must see a doctor immediately! Danger of infection!
4. Always depressurise the system before you work on the hydraulic system !
Maintenance
1. Never service or repair the machine unless the drive is turned off !
2. Dispose of oil, grease and filters according to local laws and regulations!
3. Before electric welding on the RAINSTAR, always uncouple the tractor and disconnect ECOSTAR battery!
4. Spare parts must meet manufacturer’s minimum technical specifications! This is the case with original spare
parts!
Safety distances Z from electric lines at:
IRrigation = ZR e. g.: with drinking water, ground water (e. g. well)
or running water (e.g. stream)
SlurryG = ZG e.g.: with liquid manure or slurry
H = minimum distance between sprinkler upper edge and conductor cable
When crossing beneath an electric line
The safety distance, when crossing an electric line, is reached, if the distances per the below chart are kept. The
water beam may touch the conductor cable, but may not be higher than the conductor cable.
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Regner gummibereift Regner mit Kufen
Durchfahrtsrichtung
Pumpfass gummibereift Regner-Strahlrohr handgeführt
WARNING: Do not spray slurry on insulators and poles !
Type and operation mode
of the sprinkler
26 mm ≙ 50 m3/h 36 mm ≙ 100 m3/h 26 mm ≙ 50 m3/h 36 mm ≙ 100 m3/h
Jet type Spray Full Spray Full Spray Fulll Spray Full
Up to 1.000 V
H = 1 m
Up to 30.000 V
H = 2,5 m
Up to 110.000 V
H = 3 m
Up to 220.000 V
H = 4 m
Up to 380.000 V
H = 5 m
The indicated safety distances in the above chart are valid for a nozzle diameter of 26 mm or 36 mm at an operating pressure of
5 bar. For higher operating pressures the safety distances have to be increased by 2 m. The safety distances are not valid
when normed jet pipes, like they are used by fire brigades, are being used.
When applying polluted water or slurry, note that a conductive layer can build up on the insulators. Therefore do not spray on
the insulators.! Flashovers and insulator damage can otherwise cause power failure.
If metal sprinkler pipes are laid parallel to a high voltage power line, this can lead, even without irrigating, to a perceptible
contact voltage because of the electric influence. Touching the pipes is not dangerous, but can be unpleasant and painful. This
is why it should be avoided to lay metal pipes parallel to high voltage lines or only over the shortest distances possible. When
using synthetic pipes, you will not encounter any of these problems.
ZR 1 5 1 5 1 5 1 5
ZG 1 8 1 8 1 8 1 8
ZR 3 9 5 21 3 7 4 9
ZG 5 11 7 23 5 9 6 11
ZR 3 12 5 24 3 9 4 15
ZG 5 14 7 26 5 11 6 17
ZR 4 14 6 26 4 12 6 22
ZG 6 16 8 28 6 14 8 24
ZR 5 16 7 26 5 14 6 22
ZG 7 18 9 28 7 16 8 24
Safety distance Z in m, measured on the ground
With rubber wheels or directed by hand
With metal or synthetic pipes
Nozzle diameter in mm or. Flow in m3/h
With skids or stationary/fixed
With metal cart and metal pipes
NOTE ! DO NOT PUT PIPE LINE PIECES INTO A VERTICAL POSITION IN THE RANGE OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES !
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4 WARNING SYMBOLS
Danger points on the RAINSTAR are specifically marked by safety stickers. These stickers must be affixed to the
mentioned points clearly visible. They serve to protect persons working on or near the system.
1.
Study and observe the manual and all safety instructions carefully before you put
WARNING !
2.
3.
4.
the system into operation.
WARNING !
Before any service and repair work, always stop the machine and read the
operating manual
WARNING !
1. The operating range of the RAINSTAR must always be at a safe distance
from electric power lines.
2. This applies to both wide-range sprinklers and machines operating with
boom cart AS 26/32.
The water jet of spray nozzles and sprinklers must not reach electric power
lines.
WARNING !
Never remove safety covers while system is operating.
Make sure that the RAINSTAR’s reel does not move during repairs. Slacken the
PE-pipe.
5.
WARNING !
Keep away from the rear of the RAINSTAR!!
Danger of bruising by the incoming sprinkler cart. Keep your distance!
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5 DESCRIPTION
The RAINSTAR is a universal irrigation machine designed and constructed for labour-saving irrigation of varying
lengths and widths of fields with the greatest variety of crops.
The main components of the machine are: a two-wheel undercarriage with the turntable on which the pipe reel can
be swivelled through 270° into the irrigation lane; special PE-pipe, drive system with TVR 18 full-flow turbine as
well as the four-stage compact gearbox, and a sprinkler cart with the BAUER wide-range sprinkler
The special composition of materials of the PE-pipe (polyethylene) has been purpose-designed for the
RAINSTAR’s range of applications.
TVR 20, the heart of the system is a full-flow turbine mounted in a flow-promoting position directly on the reel inlet
and driven by the irrigation water. Maximum efficiency rating guarantees minimum pressure loss.
Power is transmitted from the turbine onto the reel over a 4-stage gearbox and a chain drive.
A band brake on the gearbox ensures that the reel neither turns back in the shut-off position nor continues to turn
after the pipe pull-off. This way the PE-pipe windings do not slacken on the reel.
The retraction speed of the sprinkler cart with the sprinkler is infinitely variable.
Speed is adjusted with the electronical control unit ECOSTAR 4300.
The 4-line display indicates the momentary system operating mode. (See chapter on ECOSTAR) A mechanical
speed control option is also available.
Never exceed maximum permissible connection pressure of 11 bar!
If needed, it is possible to interrupt system operation completely with the gear-shift lever. This also serves as
emergency stop. The PE-pipe is braked and remains stretched. Before you restart the system you must slacken
the PE-pipe.
WARNING!
To slacken a stretched PE-pipe, push the gear-shift lever down carefully (see proper procedure).
The mechanical pipe reeling device ensures trouble-free winding of the PE-pipe on all layers.
ECOSTAR 4300, the electronic speed control system, maintains the retraction speed constant on all levels
independent of the length of the laid down PE-pipe length.
It is also possible to mount ECOSTAR 4200 as an option, which offers further applications and supplementary
information.
Shut-off
At the end of the irrigation strip the cart is automatically lifted into the transport position. Thereby the automatic
drive shut-off is activated by a system of rods. After the shut-off the raised cart is locked in the transport position
by the transport guard. If the machine is equipped with a an electric shut-off valve (with ECOSTAR) or a hydraulic
shut-off valve (mechanical speed regulation), water supply to the machine is closed simultaneously. After shut-off
the RAINSTAR can be transported to its next setting-up position immediately. The PE-pipe can be pulled off or laid
down again, the water supply opened, and the machine is ready for the next run.
Transport
When driving on public roads the reel must be turned into the driving direction and locked in position with the lock
bolt to keep it from swiveling. The PE-pipe must be fully wound up on the reel and the cart lifted and locked and
the transport guard engaged. The jack and both rear machine supports must be withdrawn to their uppermost
position. The support legs must be secured with lock pins.
Safe for an official permit, 10 km/h is the maximum permissible driving speed. For increased safety against
overturning we recommend to set the RAINSTAR wheels at the maximum possible track width. Keep in mind that
water in the PE-pipe increases the system weight considerably and shifts the centre of gravity upward.
It is possible to transport the machine between hydrants in the field with the cart lifted on the side. In this
configuration the driving speed must always be adjusted to the existing conditions and should never exceed 5
km/h. Please note also that this type of transport requires a wider driving lane.
Remove drive protection only after water inlet to the machine has been closed and
the stretched PE-pipe released.
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6 PUTTING INTO OPERATION
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
In order to provide optimum conditions for transport and time-saving assembly, all components are directly
mounted or fixed on the machine.
The shipment contains no loose or separate parts.
Please assemble the RAINSTAR according to the following instruction before the initial start-up. This takes about
two hours.
PERFORM ALL STEPS WITH UTMOST CARE IN ORDER TO
WARNING !
If you use a truck mounted crane to unload the RAINSTAR, please proceed as follows
AVOID ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES.
1.1. Pick up the machine with the crane hook.
Lower it in horizontal position to about 0.5 m above the ground
1.2. Mount the RAINSTAR wheels. The threaded hole on the axle (for indication bolt) must point towards the
setting slot.
1.3. Set the desired RAINSTAR track width and fix it.
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1.4. Fix the axle with bolts 1+2
1.5. Mount the jack.
1.6. Park the RAINSTAR on the ground on its wheels and on the jack
Track width indication (point 3),
securing (points 1+ 2).
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2 If you use a FORKLIFT to unload the RAINSTAR from the truck, proceed as follows:
2.1. Forklift hoisting position in the middle of the reel. Lower the machine in horizontal position.
2.2. Put down the machine on three wooden blocks, one below the drawbar and two below the frame at the
axle positions. Ensure that the assembly is firmly support !
2.3. Pull out the turntable lock bolt and turn the reel 180 degrees.
2.4. Secure the turntable again with the lock bolt to prevent swivel motion. The drawbar is opposite the cart
now.
2.5. Insert the axles in the chassis frame. Adjust track width as needed. The threaded hole for the indication
bolt must point towards the setting slot. (See point 1.3).
2.6. Secure the axles with the bolts. (See points 1.4.-1.5.)
2.7. Mount the jack (see point 1.6).
2.8. Lift up the RAINSTAR with the forklift on the rear (on the cart side) and remove the wooden blocks below
the axles.
2.9. Lift up the drawbar with the jack or with the forklift and remove the wooden block
underneath the drawbar
3. Mounting the drawbar coupling ring
Mount the coupling ring depending on the tractor’s coupling height. In coupled position the RAINSTAR should be
standing about horizontal.
Note: Tighten the bolts with 210 Nm!
4. Remove the locking bracket from the reel
5. Remove the tape from the gear shift lever.
The gear shift lever remains in the same position.
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6. Remove the locking bracket from the cart lifting frame
RAINSTAR T32, T42
7. Fix the hand wheel to the shaft with the too thing
and release the PE pipe about 40cm by rotating the hand
wheel.
OPTION
Standard reeling with reduced transmission via hand wheel
8 Pull back the cart (lifting frame) by hand until the pipe is stretched (approx. 50 cm). The cart is
suspended about half way down.
Mount the shut-off rod s on the cart-lifting frame
Caution: Test the shut off functions ! Malfunctions can cause
damages on the machine ! (see operating manual)
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9. Symmetric Cart
Turn the sprinkler connection with the pendulum 90 degrees int
operating position.
Caution: The bend on the sprinkler connection pipe has to be on the t
the pendulum).
Mount the sprinkler on the cart.
Attention: when installing the sprinkler mount
the screw bottom-up
Place the weights on the pendulum.
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10. Asymmetric Cart
Mount the asymmetric sprinkler connection with the pendulum and balancing weights in the operating position.
In doing so the sprinkler’s position is about in the middle of the cart.
Two balancing weights remain on the pendulum. Depending on the nozzle size, mount none, one or two
balancing weights on the wheel base opposite the PE-pipe.
Mount the sprinkler on the cart.
. Mount the asymmetric sprinkler connection with the pendulum and
balancing weights in the operating position. In doing so the sprinkler’s
position is about in the middle of the cart.
Two balancing weights remain on the pendulum. Depending on the
nozzle size, mount none, one or two balancing weights on the wheel
base opposite the PE-pipe.
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11. Close the turbine drain valve.
13. Connect the ECOSTAR battery
The key for the lockable door of the ECOSTAR is in the container with the operating manual
14. Test the mechanical machine shut-off system as described in the operating manual
All bearings of the RAINSTAR are greased before they leave the factory. Yet, before putting the machine into
operation grease all parts as described under section 14 “Service and Maintenance”. Also check screws in terms of
their torque, tire pressure, etc. Find the corresponding information in the same section
6.1 PREPARATIONS FOR THE RUN
Pict.
no.
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2
Set the specific sprinkler-cart track width required for the crop and fix it.
Symmetric cart, maximum track width 1500 – 3000 mm
Asymmetric cart, maximum track width 1500 – 2000 mm
Place the number of balancing weights required on the sprinkler pendulum
Symmetric wheel cart
Nozzle sizes track width 1500
14 - 24 mm 2 weights
> 24 mm 3 weights
Asymmetric wheel cart
Nozzles sizes Weights on
pendulum
14 - 22 mm 2 0
22-26 mm 2 1
>26 mm 2 2
If the cart is used in asymmetric configuration, 2 weights must be placed on the sprinkler pendulum and
one or two weights on the opposite cart wheel (see chart). Moreover, a second cart hook must be used.
Set the part circle on the wide-range sprinkler (approx. 220° for full strip width). For more details see
separate sprinkler manual.
Weights on
wheel base
6.2 MACHINE TRANSPORT TO SETTING-UP POSITION
To prepare the machine for transport, turn the reel into the driving direction and secure it with the lock pin.
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Cart, jack, and both rear support legs are raised.
For lateral PE-pipe pull-off position the RAINSTAR on the border of the field in such a manner that the
end of the PE-pipe lies in the middle of the irrigation strip between two crop rows.
Park the machine and uncouple it from the tractor.
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6.3 OPERATING MODE I: PE-PIPE PULL-OFF
6.3.1 MACHINE SET-UP
Adjust the parked machine with the jack in as level a position as possible.
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For lateral PE-pipe pull-off, remove the lock pin, turn the reel into the irrigation lane, and secure it again
5
with the lock pin.
For straight PE-pipe retraction the pipe reel must point exactly into the direction of the irrigation lane.
6
Pull out the bolts of the machine-support transport guards.
WARNING!
When the bolts are removed the machine supports slide to the ground automatically.
Drive the supports into the ground by means of the detachable hand wheel.
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Secure the bolts with pins.
8
WARNING
WARNING!
Make sure that the RAINSTAR stands firmly and cannot alter is position during the
run.
If the supports do not dig into the ground sufficiently on hard soil in spite of the sharp
shields, holes must be provided in the soil into which the supports are lowered, in
order to guarantee sufficient machine stability.
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6.3.2 LOWERING THE CART
Positions of the gear shift lever
PE-pipe retraction
PE-pipe pull-off or
PTO rewind with
tractor
Disengage the mechanical lock of the cart. Push locking hook up.
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shut-off position
transport position
Slackening PE-pipe,
lowering the cart
Release brake
WARNING!
The operator’s position must be outside the cart lowering area
Push the gear shift lever down carefully – the cart moves down slowly
Move the gear-shift lever to the „PE-pipe pull-off“ position. Push the lever
down and let it click into place.
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6.3.3 CHECKING THE SHUT-OFF
CAUTION ! Check if the final shut-off works properly before the first start-up and at the beginning of
every season.
Before you put the machine into operation (turbine idle) with the cart
lowered and at least 1 meter of PE-pipe pulled off: move the gear shift
lever to “PE-pipe retraction”.
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Operate the shut-off frame on the retraction side of the RAINSTAR manually until system shut-off is
activated.
Thereby the gear shift lever must be shifted from the operating position and jump into position “0”. If this
is not the case, the shut-off system needs adjustment. See separate section in this manual for setting
instructions.
Help when changing gear
Reset the brake wheel with a screw driver.
6.3.4 PE-PIPE PULL-OFF
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CAUTION !
CAUTION !
Pick up the draw-out hook with the toolbar and pull off the pipe with the cart.
Symmetric or asymmetric wheel cart need not be lifted for pull-off.
Maximum pull-off speed: do not exceed 5 km/h!
Do not stop the pull-off abruptly. Always slow dow n gradually for intermediate
stops in the field or at the end of the pull-off. Stop pipe pull-off when the w hite
marking line becomes visible on the reel – the end of the pipe is reached.
If the PE-pipe has been exposed to the sun for a longer time or if its surface
temperature rises above 35 °C for some other reason, you must let water run
through the pipe for several minutes to cool it off before pull-off or retraction.
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