Hardi NEPTUN iEF820, NEPTUN iEF750, NEPTUN EF920, NEPTUN iEF920, NEPTUN AB820 Instruction Book

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NEPTUN ZATURN JUPITER

Original

Instruction book

67030102-110 - version 1.10

GB - 05.2016

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Congratulations for choosing a HARDI crop protection product. The reliability and eﬃ ciency of this machine depend entirely on the care it receives. The ﬁ rst step is to carefully read and pay attention to this instruction book. It contains essential information on correctly using and ensuring a long useful life of this quality product.

As this instruction book includes all versions of the equipment, including the entire diﬀ erent hydraulic boom and operating unit versions, please pay particular attention to the paragraphs dealing with your speciﬁ c model.

This book should be read in conjunction with the ‘Spraying Techniques’ booklet.

The original instruction book is approved and published in English. All other languages are translations of the original. In the event of any conﬂ icts, inaccuracies or deviations between the English original and other languages the English version shall prevail.

Since it is ILEMO-HARDI S.A.U. policy to continually improve our products, we reserve the right to make changes in the design, accessories, speciﬁ cations and maintenance instructions at any time and without notice.

ILEMO-HARDI S.A.U. is exempt from any obligation as regards instruments purchased before or after such changes. ILEMO-HARDI S.A.U. cannot undertake any responsibility for possible omissions or inaccuracies in this publication, although it has done everything in its power to make this information as complete and correct as possible.

As this instruction book covers models, speciﬁ cations or equipment that are only available in certain countries, please pay particular attention to the paragraphs dealing with your speciﬁ c model.

Published and printed by ILEMO-HARDI S.A.U.

Table of Contents

1 - EC Declaration

EC Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................................................. 5

2 - Safety

Operator safety ................................................................................................................................... 7

Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

Precautions ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................7

3 - Description

General information ............................................................................................................................ 9

Overview ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................9

Use of the mist blower ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Roadworthiness ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11

Identiﬁ cation plate ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Chassis .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11

Tank .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................12

Liquid system .................................................................................................................................... 13

General information ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

The liquid circuit ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Diaphragm pump ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 13

Valves ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Valves and symbols .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................13

Manifold system ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14

Blue valve – Blue disc = Return valve ..............................................................................................................................................................................................14

Circuit Diagram .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Suction ﬁ lter ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15

Safety valve.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Pressure manifold ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Suction and pressure pulsation dampers ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Agitator ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................16

Operating unit ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

BK/2 ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

MC/2 operating unit ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

BS/2 ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

SV operating unit .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

SA operating unit .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

CA operating unit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

CB operating unit ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Filters ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

Powder mixer ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................17

TurboFiller ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18

Axial blower units ............................................................................................................................. 19

Technical information ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................19

EF820, EF920, AB750, AB820, AB920, AG820, AG920, IAG820, IAG920, SF65, SF85 and XF90 .......................................................................19

Air ﬂ ow for axial air kits .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................21

Deﬂ ectors .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22

Gearbox ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23

Fan .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................23

Speciﬁ c for SF and XF axial fans .........................................................................................................................................................................................................23

Centrifugal Blower Units (Turbines) .................................................................................................. 24

HF540 (TS3 P540 / TS6 P540 Single)...............................................................................................................................................................................................24

HF540D (TD3-P540 Double) ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................24

HF640D (TD3-P640 Double) ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................24

Protective grid ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................25

HF540, HF540D and HF 640D Turbines ..........................................................................................................................................................................................26

Clutch (All blower types) .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................26

Equipment ......................................................................................................................................... 27

Ring drawbar ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

Fork drawbar ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

Turnable drawbar .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................27

Table of Contents

Wedges ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28

Light kit ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Booms..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28

The LINER boom .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................28

The ATLAS boom ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................29

The BOXER boom .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30

The CRONOS boom .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31

Break away clutch ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32

Particularly for CRONOS boom ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 32

Pneumatic spray system .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33

Hydropneumatic spray system ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 33

IRIS system, continuation of Hydro pneumatic system ......................................................................................................................................................34

4 - Starting up

General information .......................................................................................................................... 35

Unloading the mistblower from the truck ...................................................................................................................................................................................35

Before starting up for the ﬁ rst time ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 35

Counterweights ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35

Mechanical connections .................................................................................................................... 36

Adjusting the drawbar length ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Jockey wheel ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36

Connecting the fork drawbar ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Connecting the ring drawbar ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................36

Connecting the articulated drawbars .............................................................................................................................................................................................37

Lock device on turnable drawbar ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37

Coupling the driveshaft............................................................................................................................................................................................................................38

Hydraulic connections ....................................................................................................................... 39

Tractor requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39

Electrical connections ....................................................................................................................... 40

Rate controller................................................................................................................................... 41

Rate controller DB 3610 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 41

Rate controller DB 3620 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 42

Fluid circuit ....................................................................................................................................... 43

Pressure damper ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................43

Booms ............................................................................................................................................... 47

FIX ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

START ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47

ATLAS START ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................48

ATLAS AGILE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 48

ATLAS SOLID FIX and ATLAS SOLID FIX GV.................................................................................................................................................................................. 48

ATLAS SOLID CONVERT and ATLAS SOLID GV CONVERT ..................................................................................................................................................... 48

BOXER START ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................49

BOXER SOLID VERTICAL FIX or CONVERT ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 49

BOXER SOLID HORIZONTAL ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................49

Adjustment of BOXER boom ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 50

CRONOS BOOM .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................50

SOLID ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................50

RIDER ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51

VARIA ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51

CRONOS GV ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................51

General for all boom models ................................................................................................................................................................................................................52

Adjustment of hydraulic fold ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 52

Transport bracket ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 53

Adjustment of upright ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 53

Table of Contents

Adjustment of out spray device .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 53

The hydraulic version .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................54

Adjustment of inner 4 spray device .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 54

Hydraulic adjustment of the Convert brackets ........................................................................................................................................................................55

IRIS system setup ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................55

Cannons .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................56

Calibration.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................56

5 - Operation

Blower unit ........................................................................................................................................ 57

Safety information .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................57

Selecting the gear ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................57

While moving the Sprayer ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 58

Adjusting the fan A6820 and SF65/SF85 and XF90 ................................................................................................................................................................ 59

Single side blinds (Optional) .................................................................................................................................................................................................................59

Fluid circuit ....................................................................................................................................... 60

Filling/washing location requirements ...........................................................................................................................................................................................60

Filling with water .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 60

Filling through tank lid .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61

Filling the rinsing tank ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................61

Rinsing nozzle ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 61

Filling the clean water tank ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................62

Drain valve ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 62

Filling liquid chemicals by HARDI TurboFiller (optional) ...................................................................................................................................................... 63

TurboFiller rinsing.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................64

Power supply...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................65

Installation of control unit brackets .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 65

Adjusting the BK/2 Operating Unit ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 66

BS2 operating unit ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 67

The SA Operating unit, is either 2, 4 or more section ............................................................................................................................................................ 68

CB operating unit with bypass valve ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 69

Control boxes ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................69

FB 3605 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................69

FB 3610 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................69

FB 3620 ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................69

HB 3610 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................70

The Joystick S selector .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................70

HB 3620 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................71

Cannon L-M-T .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................71

Hydraulic control of the CANNON ...................................................................................................................................................................................................71

The hydraulic adjustment ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................72

Vegetation sensor is optionally equipped .................................................................................................................................................................................... 72

Rate controller DB3610 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................73

Rate controller DB3620 ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................74

Extended joystick .........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................75

Example of speed and pressure limit settings ...........................................................................................................................................................................75

Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................ 76

Cleaning and maintaining the ﬁ lters ...............................................................................................................................................................................................76

Cleaning the tank and liquid system ...............................................................................................................................................................................................77

Use of rinsing tank and rinsing nozzles (optional) ................................................................................................................................................................... 77

6 - Maintenance

Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................ 80

Lubricating and greasing the mistblower ....................................................................................................................................................................................80

Suitable lubricants ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 81

Table of Contents

Transmission shaft .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................83

Tank transmission shaft ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................83

Filters and ﬁ ttings ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 84

Articulated drawbar .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 85

Axles with brake ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 85

Service and maintenance intervals ................................................................................................... 86

Every 10 working hours – Spray circuit ..........................................................................................................................................................................................86

Every 10 working hours – Suction ﬁ lter .........................................................................................................................................................................................86

Every 10 hours of operation – Pressure ﬁ lters ............................................................................................................................................................................87

Every 10 working hours – Nozzles ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 87

Every 50 working hours – Transmission shaft, chassis, air pressure and diaphragm pump ......................................................................... 88

Every 100 working hours – Drawbar ................................................................................................................................................................................................88

Every 250 working hours – Wheels, brakes, hoses and gearbox ....................................................................................................................................88

Every 1000 working hours – Full service ........................................................................................................................................................................................88

Every 1000 working hours - Gearbox oil change .....................................................................................................................................................................88

Every 1000 working hours - Fan clutch inspection ................................................................................................................................................................. 89

Annual maintenance of tank PTO ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 90

Occasional maintenance ................................................................................................................... 91

Replacing the 321 valves and diaphragms .................................................................................................................................................................................. 91

CB Section valve ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................92

Cleaning the air kit .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................94

Tank level indicator adjustment .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95

Replacing the valves and 364 and 464 diaphragms ..............................................................................................................................................................95

Grease Gun Calibration ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 96

Greasing the Pump .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................96

Service and Maintenance Intervals ................................................................................................... 97

50 Hours Service - Greasing the Pump ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 97

Occasional Maintenance ................................................................................................................... 98

Lifting and Removing the Pump ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 98

Pump Valves and Diaphragms Renewal ........................................................................................................................................................................................98

Adjusting the 3-way valve ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................100

Replacing the driveshaft protector guard ................................................................................................................................................................................. 100

Replacing the driveshaft crossheads ............................................................................................................................................................................................100

Replacing the seal on the drain valve...........................................................................................................................................................................................101

Storing the mistblower at the end of the season ................................................................................................................................................................. 101

Preparing the machine for use after storage ........................................................................................................................................................................... 102

7 - Troubleshooting

Operational problems ..................................................................................................................... 103

Fluid circuit .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 104

Blower unit ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................105

Electrical problems ......................................................................................................................... 106

Emergency function – Fluid circuit ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 106

8 - Technical speciﬁ cations

Axial dimensions and weight .......................................................................................................... 107

Turbines dimensions and weight .................................................................................................... 110

Conversion factors (SI to Imperial) .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 112

Speciﬁ cations .................................................................................................................................. 113

Pump model 363/7 .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 113

Pump model 321/10 ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113

Filters and nozzles ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113

Temperature and pressure range .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 113

Materials and recycling ................................................................................................................... 114

Disposing of the mistblower .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 114

Index

EC Declaration of Conformity

Manufacturer: ILEMO HARDI S.A.U. Polígono Industrial El Segre, 712, 713 25191 Lleida SPAIN

Declares the following product(s):

NEPTUN

1 - EC Declaration

ZATURN

JUPITER

- were manufactured in conformity with the applicable provisions of the Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery, and

- all the applicable provisions of the Council Directive 2004/108/EC (EMC)

Lleida, March 2015

Josep Maria Godia

Technical Director

ILEMO HARDI S.A.U.

2 - Safety

Operator safety

Symbols

These symbols are used in the book and require special attention. The meaning of the four symbols is:

This symbol means DANGER. Be alert as your safety is involved!

This symbol means WARNING. Be alert as your safety may be involved!

This symbol means ATTENTION. This will guide you on how to correctly and safely use the sprayer equipment.

This symbol means NOTE.

Precautions

Please note these precautions and safe operating practices before using the sprayer.

General information

Read and fully understand this instruction book before using the equipment. It is also equally important that other

operators of the equipment read and understand this book.

If you do not fully understand any part of this instruction book after reading it, please contact your HARDI distributor

for further information before using the equipment

Local law may demand the operator to be certiﬁ ed to use this spray equipment. Comply with the law.

The tractor seat is the safest area when handling the equipment.

Wear protective clothing. Protective clothing may vary according to the chemical product being used. Comply with regulations.

Wash and change clothes after spraying. Clean the tools if they have become contaminated.

Do not eat, drink or smoke while spraying or working with contaminated equipment.

In the event of poisoning, immediately seek medical advice. Remember to identify the chemicals used.

Filling and spraying

Be careful not to hit persons or objects while manoeuvring the spraying equipment, especially when reversing.

Slow down when driving over uneven terrain as the machine could overturn.

Keep children away from the sprayer.

Do not attempt to enter the tank.

Do not climb over the sprayer unless it has been securely fastened. The boom is only secure when it is placed in the transport brackets.

2 - Safety

Service

Always pressure test with clean water before ﬁ lling with chemicals. Do not remove the hose if the machine is turned on.

DANGER! Do not exceed the maximum recommended r.p.m.

Rinse and wash out the equipment after use and before servicing.

Do not remove the hose if the machine is turned on. Always replace all safety devices or shields immediately after servicing.

Disconnect the power supply before servicing, and de-pressurise the equipment after use and servicing.

If an arc welder is used on the equipment, disconnect any power leads before welding.

Remove all inﬂ ammable or explosive materials from the area.

The External Cleaning Device should not be used if any part of the equipment has been damaged, including safety devices, high-pressure hoses, etc.

General information

Overview

3 - Description

1. Main tank

2. Level indicator, optionally on top of the tank

3. Manifold valves

4. Suction ﬁ lter

5. Pump

6. Rinsing tank

7. Clean water tank

8. Main lid and strainer

9. TurboFiller

10. Drawbar

11. Operating unit

3 - Description

12. Chassis

13. Fan house

14. Grid and air guide

15. Centre cover

16. Bumper and light bar

17. Gear box ﬁ lling point

18. Air outlet

19. Spray line

20. Adjustable bottom deﬂ ector

21. Operating unit and hydraulic valves

3 - Description

Use of the mist blower

The HARDI mist blower is designed for applying chemical products used for crop protection. This equipment may only be used for this purpose. The use of this equipment for other purposes is not allowed. If there is no special law in your region which obliges the user to have a permit, it is recommended to be well-prepared for protecting crops in a correct way and for handling chemical products safely so as to avoid unnecessary risks to people and the environment while spraying takes place.

For environmental issues the air kit is oﬀ ered with option to close either left or right side of the air stream from the blower. These blinds, are mandatory in some sensitive areas, to avoid chemical contaminated air, blowing towards river sides and water channels

Roadworthiness

When driving on public roads and other places where the road safety code or where there are other special rules and regulations for marking and lights on machinery, the machine must be equipped to comply with these regulations.

ATTENTION! For models not ﬁ tted with brakes the maximum speed is 25 km/h and 40 km/h for those with. This could vary according to local legislation. Contact your local authorities to ﬁ nd out the current maximum speed limits.

Identiﬁ cation plate

The identiﬁ cation plate is located on the front right-hand side of the machine and is riveted to the chassis. It indicates the make, model, serial number, and date of manufacture.

The serial number is also engraved onto the chassis. The number is found above the identiﬁ cation plate, as indicated in the picture. The serial number consist of ﬁ ve digits.

Chassis

The monoblock cold-pressed metal chassis is highly durable and built to last under everyday use under extreme conditions. It is manufactured using only the most advanced laser cutting and automated soldering processes. To protect against corrosion it is coated with a polyurethane bi-component paint on top of a highly adherent, steel blasted base.

3 - Description

Tank

The main tank made of impact-proof, UV-resistant and chemical resistant polyethylene has a purposeful design with no sharp corners for easy cleaning. Nominal contents are 1000, 1500, 2000 or 3000 l. A large, easy to read tank contents indicator is placed on the front - right-hand side and another one is placed on the left side. First one is visible from the tractor cabin. The ﬁ lling hole is accessible from the left-hand side. This ensures an easy access for the ﬁ lling of spray liquid, cleaning of the tank, etc. The mistblower is equipped with a clean water tank integrated with the main tank design.

3 - Description

Liquid system

General information

All the suction system functions are operated via a 3-way valve. The pressure valve is also to be found in the pressure circuit. The low pressure circuit is called HLC (Hardi Liquid Circuit).

The liquid circuit

Consist of manifold system in the working zone (front part) where pressure manifold receives liquid from the pump, and distributes to the diﬀ erent options on the sprayer – to the operating unit, to the TurboFiller, to the bottle cleaner, to the Powder mixer in strainer etc., all according to conﬁ guration of options. The suction manifold in same area allows suction from main tank, rinsing tank or external water source, if ﬁ tted, depending on its conﬁ guration.

The pressure side of the liquid circuit is ﬁ tted with a safety valve to protect the circuit against misuse of excessive pressure. See chapter “Safety valve”

Diaphragm pump

Pumps with a diaphragm: Models 321/10 (max. 20 bar) or 363/7 (max. 20 bar)

They are low pressure and robustly built. Use only grease for lubrication. The 363 model has six diaphragms and the 321 has two. This type of pump is self-priming, works without oil and can run dry as long as necessary.

Valves

The suction valve is located above the pump and is used to select where to suck liquid from. Either suction from the main tank for spraying or from the rinse tank for internal cleaning of the liquid circuit. The function is selected by turning the handle of the valve towards the desired function.

ATTENTION! If one of the handles is too tight - or too loose (=liquid loss) - the valve needs to be serviced. For more information, see section on “Maintenance”.

Valves and symbols

The valves are identiﬁ ed by coloured discs ﬁ tted on the valves themselves. The symbols correspond to the optional accessories, and are located on the discs for quick identiﬁ cation and handling. To activate/open a function, turn the lever to the desired function.

ATTENTION: Only the functions to be used should be activated – the other valves should always be kept closed.

ATTENTION: If the handle of a MANIFOLD valve is too tight – or too loose (loss of ﬂ uid)– the valve needs to be serviced. For more information, see the section on ‘Maintenance’.

3 - Description

Manifold system

The functions of the spray circuit are operated via the centrally situated MANIFOLD with colour coded plates and pictorial symbols for easy operation.

The modular valve system facilitates the addition of optional extras on both pressure (A) and suction (B) for agitation and for rinsing nozzle (optional equipment).

Blue valve – Blue disc = Return valve

Towards agitation Towards the suction pump

The position of the return MANIFOLD valve determines where the excess ﬂ ow from the ﬂ uid circuit goes. When the arrow on the handle points to a symbol, the excess ﬂ uid will be fully sent towards that function (the example shows agitation). This valve does not have the ‘0’ position.

Circuit Diagram

3 - Description

1. Main tank

2. Rinsing tank

3. Powder mixer or bottle cleaner (optionally)

4. Pump

5. Suction ﬁ lter

6. Manometer

7. Safety valve

8. Manifold valves

9. TurboFiller

10. Rinsing nozzles

11. Ventury agitation nozzles

12. Operating unit

13. Inline ﬁ lters

14. Spray line

Suction ﬁ lter

The suction ﬁ lter is located underneath the three-way suction valve.

3 - Description

Safety valve

It is made of cast iron and is situated at the front of the machine next to the operating unit. From this manifold it is possible to activate the agitator and the rinsing nozzle for internal cleaning (optional), as well as the Turboﬁ ller (optional) or powder mixer. Do only open the manifold valve in order to send pressure to the desired device, as in the example given: the Turboﬁ ller.

Pressure manifold

It is made of plastic and is situated on the front of the machine next to the operating unit. From this manifold it is possible to activate the agitator and the rinsing nozzle for internal cleaning (optional).

MAX. 20 bar (HLC)

MAX. 40 bar (HPC)

Suction and pressure pulsation dampers

The 321 pump is ﬁ tted with a pulsation damper on suction and pressure sides. The pressure side damper is pressurized. The dampers will reduce pulsations and secure an even ﬂ ow from the pump.

Agitator

At the front and on each side of the inside of the tank there are two ventury-shaped agitators. The agitators are activated by a valve on the pressure manifold.

Each agitator has a Ø 3mm nozzle (D).

3 - Description

Operating unit

Your sprayer will be equipped with operating unit accordingly to country speciﬁ cations. The mistblower can be equipped with following types of operating units: MC/2, CB/2, SV and CB.

BK/2

Manual operating unit with pressure equalisation. Optionally remote operated by cable

MC/2 operating unit

It has two section valves which control RH and LH sides. The section valves are remote controlled from the tractor cab by via two bowden cables.

BS/2

Manual operating unit, placed near drivers position. Allows pressure regulation, section controls , and manometer incorporated.

SV operating unit

It has 2 or 4 section valves. It uses solenoid valves for on/oﬀ of each section. The SV operating unit has no pressure equalization device. Pressure regulation is done manually in the working zone.

SA operating unit

Remote operated solenoid sections valves with manual pressure regulation

CA operating unit

Remote operated solenoid sections with pressure equalisation device and manual pressure regulation

CB operating unit

Electrical remote pressure regulation, section valves by means of motor valves with pressure equalization device.

Filters

The pressure ﬁ lters are located on the bumper next to the air outlet nozzle. In the HLC circuit the ﬁ lters are made of plastic and in the HPC circuit they are made of brass.

All ﬁ lters should be kept in good condition and cleaned regularly. Make sure you to use correct combinations of ﬁ lter and mesh size. The mesh size should always be less than the average of the total ﬂ ow from the nozzles.

Powder mixer

This is used to rinse the ﬁ lter basket in tank’s ﬁ lling hole when adding powdered products that do not dissolve properly or form lumps in contact with the water in the tank.

After using the powder mixer it must be disengaged as it uses a large amount of the available pump capacity..

3 - Description

TurboFiller

Chemical inductor, TurboFiller (optional)

The TurboFiller allows ﬁ lling of both powder and liquid spray chemicals safe and conveniently when standing next to the machine.

The Turboﬁ ller is neatly stowed under the main tank when not in use..

ATTENTION! Local legislation may require chemicals to be ﬁ lled using a chemical inductor - Always follow local legislation in force at any time.

TurboFiller suction valve

The valve is used simultaneously with the TurboFiller. The valve has 2 settings: In the position A, indicated on the picture, it is closed. Open the valve when chemicals are to be ﬁ lled into the TurboFiller.

Turbo Deﬂ ector valve

This Turbo Deﬂ ector valve activates the Vortex ﬂ ushing of the TurboFiller. Lift the lever to lock it in open position for continuous liquid rotation in the hopper.

Start Turbo Deﬂ ector

Chemical Container Rinsing lever

The upper lever is used for two purposes:

When the TurboFiller lid is open: For rinsing empty containers. Place the container over the rotating ﬂ ushing nozzle in the middle of the TurboFiller to rinse the inside of the container.

When the TurboFiller lid is closed: Use the Chemical Container Rinsing lever to rinse the hopper when the ﬁ lling of chemicals is completed.

Chemical Container Rinsing

DANGER! Do not press the lever unless the multi-hole nozzle is covered by a container as spray liquid may otherwise hit the operator.

3 - Description

Axial blower units

Technical information

The air kits ﬁ tted on the HARDI ZATURN mist blowers are the AG820 and AG920, both having a polyethylene housing and fan blades made of a hardened synthetic material. Their aerodynamic shape oﬀ er a high quantity and perfect air distribution, low noise levels and low power consumption when adjusted to standard levels. The fan clutch enables a smooth start and stop.

EF820, EF920, AB750, AB820, AB920, AG820, AG920, IAG820, IAG920, SF65, SF85 and XF90

The air kits are ﬁ tted with a grid with air guides at the air intake, which forms the air ﬂ ow before reaching the fan, to decrease the imbalance in the airﬂ ow. The fan is either 820 or 920 mm of diameter and is ﬁ tted with blades made of a hardened synthetic material. This reduces the power consumption to a minimum as a result of low material density.

There is a channel between the air intake and the cone of the air kit which increases the air speed through the outlet, and ensures that a high uniformity in air distribution is achieved.

I EF

3 - Description

I AG

NEVER exceed 540 r.p.m. on the tractor P.T.O.! The fan may explode if overspeeded!

KEEP AWAY from the air inlets and outlets while the fan is on. Some objects may be shot out of the air outlet or a piece of clothing could be sucked into the air inlet.

The fan is the most dangerous part of the machine. Do not try to replace any of the parts without consulting your HARDI dealer ﬁ rst. Any service job or modiﬁ cations on fan and air kit is to be carried out by your HARDI dealers qualiﬁ ed technicians.

Air ﬂ ow for axial air kits

Blower unit Speed Relationship Fan diameter Power Air  ow

iEF750 1 gear 1:4.4 750 mm / 30” 25 35 28.000 16.500

EF820 1 gear 1:4.4 820 mm / 32” 25 35 35.000 21.000

iEF820 1 gear 1:4.4 820 mm / 32” 25 35 31.000 18.000

EF920 1 gear 1:4.4 920 mm / 36” 33 45 45.000 26.000

iEF920 1 gear 1:4.4 920 mm / 36” 33 45 40.000 23.000

AB820

NEPTUN

AB920

iAB750

iAG820

AG820

ZATURN

AG920

iAG920

SF65

SF85

XF90 low pitch

JUPITER

XF90 Medium pitch

1st low 2nd high

1:3.5 1:4.4

820 mm / 32”

920 mm / 36”

750 mm / 32”

820 mm / 32”

920 mm / 36”

820 mm / 32”

920 mm / 36”

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kW Hp m3/h cubic foot/minute

25 32

27 33

19 25

26 30

27 33

30 36

41 40

37 44

37 42

44 52

35 44

38 45

27 35

36 42

38 45

42 50

56 55

51 60

50 58

60 70

36.000

43.000

42.000

50.000

26.000

33.000

34.000

40.000

43.000

50.000

51.000

60.000

46.000

54.000

55.000

65.000

72.000

85.000

70.000

80.000

85.000

100.000

21.000

25.000

29.000

15.000

19.000

20.000

24.000

25.000

29.000

30.000

35.000

30.000

35.000

32.000

38.000

42.000

50.000

41.000

47.000

50.000

60.000

Protective grid

The air kits are ﬁ tted with protection grids. They are fundamental for avoiding accidents and for stopping foreign bodies from getting inside the air kit.

Tractor driver’s seat is the intended working place during

operation.

This product is designed to be used in agriculture orchard

application.

Do never pass 540 rpm on tractor PTO

Invers air inhalation

A is air inhale and B is air out let

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DANGER! It is strictly forbidden to use the blower unit without the protective grid.

DANGER! Do not approach the fan when in use.

DANGER! Do not introduce foreign bodies through the grid, regardless of whether the fan is in use or not.

DANGER! During the working day, protect your hearing from the noise produced with EN 352-1:1992 approved hearing protection or similar.

DANGER! If you notice vibrations or unusual noise, stop the fan immediately and consult your HARDI dealer.

Deﬂ ectors

Axial air sprayer known as well as air sprayers can optionally be equipped with mentioned deﬂ ectors.

Deﬂ ectors contribute to an increased eﬃ cacy in the spray job, as they reduce drift, and provide direction of air and spray mist in direction to the target, according to adjustment.

Top DUO P DUO T JET

Gearbox

The AG820 and AG920 are ﬁ tted with a 2-speed gear box with a neutral position. The front and lower area of the gear box are attached to the chassis. It is ﬁ tted with a speed selector that prevents from jumping out of gear when engaged.

The speed ratios are following:

1st speed, low gear: 1 – 3.6

2nd speed, high gear: 1 – 4.4

Fan

The axial fan has synthetic impact proof blades resistant to high and low temperatures as well as chemical products.

The blades have 3 diﬀ erent angle settings to adjust the air ﬂ ow. To change the angle, see the section ‘adjusting the fan’

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Speciﬁ c for SF and XF axial fans

After changing pitch, the fan needs to be balanced.

Position P1 (35º) must coincide with C1, in other words the ﬁ rst groove on the fan blade with the ﬁ rst groove on the crown.

Second position P2 (40º, standard factory setting) must coincide with C2.

Third position P3 (45º) must coincide with C3.

After changing pitch, the fan must be calibrated, either at the factory, of by certiﬁ ed shop, under instruction of the factory (HARDI).

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Centrifugal Blower Units ( Turbines)

General information

The blower unit is located at the back of the machine. It contains a gearbox unit, blanking plate, casing, outlet hoses and nozzles, turbine and clutch.

There are two diﬀ erent turbine models: the steel model assembled in P540 and P540D centrifugal blower units, and the aluminium model assembled in HF600 blower units.

ATTENTION! The clutch is one of the most important parts in the blower unit in terms of safety. Make sure that it is in perfect conditions (i.e. that it is not blocked, etc.). Otherwise, it could cause the blower unit to explode.

HF540 (TS3 P540 / TS6 P540 Single)

HF540D (TD3-P540 Double)

HF640D (TD3-P640 Double)

The air kit should adapt to the requirements of the booms width and crop in order to give the best application results. The following section gives more details about the diﬀ erent pneumatic air kits available.

The letters HF***D means High Flow and Double, respectively. They have a polyethylene casing and turbines of 540 mm / 21” or 640 mm / 25 “diameter.

Components

A. Grid

B. Polyethylene crankcase

C. Clutch

D. Steel turbine

E. Gearbox

F. Chassis

A B

DANGER! UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should you exceed 540 r.p.m. from the tractor PTO as there is a serious danger of air kit explosion.

E F

DANGER! STAY CLEAR of the air inlet and outlet while the turbine is in use. Foreign objects could be expelled from the air outlet or parts of clothing could be sucked into the air inlet.

WARNING! The blower units are the most dangerous part of the machine. Do not attempt to alter any of its components without checking with your nearest distributor ﬁ rst. Manipulating blower units to change their characteristics should only be carried out by qualiﬁ ed personnel that has been expressly authorised by ILEMOHARDI S.A.U.

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Air ﬂ ow of HF540, HF540D and HF640D centrifugal turbines

Blower unit Speed Relationship Turbine diameter Power Air  ow

m3/h cubic foot/minute

HF540 1st low 1 - 6.6 540 mm 12 Kw 16 HP 8.000 4700

TS3 P540 / TS6 P540 2nd high 1 - 7.8 16 Kw 21 10.000 5900

HF540D 1st low 1 - 5.7 540 mm 14 Kw 19 11.000 6500

TD3-P540 2nd high 1 - 6.6 22 Kw 29 15.000 9000

HF640D 1st low 1 - 4.5 640 mm 24 Kw 33 27000 16000

TD3-P640 2nd high 1 - 5.7 36 Kw 49 37000 22000

Protective grid

The blower units have protective grids ﬁ tted to the air inlets. They are essential for avoiding accidents and preventing small stones, leaves or other foreign bodies from entering the blower unit that could cause damage inside the grid.

DANGER! It is strictly forbidden to use the blower unit without the protective grid.

DANGER! Do not approach the fan when in use.

DANGER! Do not introduce foreign bodies through the grid, regardless of whether the turbine is in use or not.

DANGER! During the working day, protect your hearing from the noise produced with EN 352-1:1992 approved earmuﬀ s or similar.

DANGER! In the case of vibrations or knocking, stop the turbine immediately.

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Gearbox

The HF540, HF540D and HF640D blowers have a two-speed gearbox with neutral position.

Upper pos: High speed

Middle pos.: Neutral

Lower pos.: Low speed

DANGER! Do not attempt to engage or disengage the speed with the PTO in operation.

HF540, HF540D and HF 640D Turbines

The HF540 and HF540D centrifugal blower units contain a galvanised steel turbine. The diﬀ erence between the single model and the double model is that the double provides the same power as two single turbines combined.

The position of the blades in this type of turbine is ﬁ xed. Their angle cannot be changed like in axial fans.

The turbines are allowed to turn at a maximum of 540 r.p.m.

The clutch is at the centre of the turbines, which ensures smooth startup and stops - see section “Clutch” for further information.

Clutch (All blower types)

The clutch is integrated at the centre of all the fan models and will ensure a smooth start-up and stop of the fan. The clutch design may vary from model to model, but the functioning and maintenance is the same.

WARNING! The clutch is a vital part in the blower unit. Poor condition could cause the blower unit to break or explode.

The condition of this part should be regularly checked. Please carefully

read the section on its ‘Maintenance’.

DANGER! The clutch is one of the most important parts in the blower unit in terms of safety. Make sure that it is in perfect conditions (i.e. that it is not blocked, etc.) Otherwise, it could cause the blower unit to explode.

Equipment

Ring drawbar

This is attached near the tractor’s rear axle. Before engaging the tractor PTO (Power take-oﬀ ), make sure the drawbar pin is ﬁ rmly in place and secured, and that the tractor’s wheels do not touch the mistblower when turning.

There needs to be a CV joint on the side of the tractor. The length of the drawbar can be adjusted (see section “Adjusting the length of the drawbar”).

Fork drawbar

This is attached to a transversal hole boom ﬁ ttet to tractor’s lift arms. Before engaging the tractor PTO make sure the drawbar pin is ﬁ rmly in place and secured, and that the tractor’s wheels do not touch the mistblower when turning.

A CV joint is not required. The length of the drawbar can be adjusted

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(see section “Adjusting the length of the drawbar”).

Turnable drawbar

This is attached to the tractor’s lift arms. Before engaging the tractor PTO make sure the diameter of the shaft ﬁ ts the ball couplers at the lift arms. Also make sure to ﬁ t the securing pins and check that the tractor’s wheels do not touch the mistblower when turning.

This type of coupling allows narrow turns, if a CV joint is ﬁ tted at the mist blower’s power intake. The length of the drawbar can be adjusted (see section “Adjusting the length of the drawbar”).

The turnable drawbars, model X and Y are ﬁ tted under the rear axle of the tractor, a common arrangement on smaller fruit orchard models of tractors. Important that the two stop bolt are tighten up, to avoid slack

Angle transmission shaft ﬁ tted. Tight turns with PTO engaged may damage the transmission shaft, the pump crank shaft and induce huge vibrations through the gearbox. This may lead to severe damages on gearbox and/or fan.

Self-steering drawbar.

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Wedges

The wedges are located on the left-hand side of the machine. They should always be carried in their support so they are available when required.

Light kit

The light kit can be ﬁ tted to the rear bumper at the fan. They are connected via a universal plug adaptable to any make and model of tractor.

Lights must be used when driving on public roads both inside

and outside urban areas. If any of the components should break, they should be replaced immediately. In order for the device to work, connect the plug to the light socket on the tractor.

Booms

Hardi oﬀ ers 4 booms programs, LINER, ATLAS, BOXER or CRONOS.

The booms are equipped with pneumatic or hydro pneumatic spouts or IRIS drop legs.

If hydraulic folding and adjustment is oﬀ ered , it is direct to the tractor or electro hydraulic , see separate chapter.

The LINER boom

Manual adjusted support to position spray device either behind the turbine with the FIX system, or on each side of the turbine unit, the START system. Both can be combined to START FIX boom system.

Optimally, last mentioned can be oﬀ ered with hydraulic side adjustment.

An in-between row solution.

LINER FIX LINER START H0 LINER START H2 LINER START FIX H0 LINER START FIX H2

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