Lipco GSG-S-VM, Translation Of The Original Instructions

Page 1: ...three row LIPCO GmbH Am Fuchsgraben 5b D 77880 Sasbach Tel 49 7841 6348 0 Fax 49 7841 6348 300 E mail mail lipco com Web www lipco com Picture shows an example of assembly on a Braud harvesting ma ch...

Page 2: ...Instructions Saddle mount unit GSG S VM 2 72 010710 03 EN BA GSG S VM 13 07 2020...

Page 3: ...operating instruction is an essential component of the machine and therefore must always be included when the machine is sold al so if it is sold to third parties By carefully storing the operating m...

Page 4: ...6 Driving on roads with the GSG S VM2 26 17 Operating the GSG NV VM 27 17 1 Determining the amount of spray liquid needed 27 17 2 Checking the driving speed 27 17 3 Calculation of the driving speed 28...

Page 5: ...aning after use 53 26 Maintenance 56 27 Machine inspection 60 27 1 Pressure check 60 27 2 Flow rate check 60 28 Troubleshooting 62 29 Machine storage 64 30 Disposal of GSG S VM 66 31 Warranty 67 32 Fu...

Page 6: ...rose and berry cultivation and similar cultures Note LIPCO saddle mount units GSG S VM are Julius K hn Institute Braunschweig Germany JKI approved and registered in the list of loss reducing devices...

Page 7: ...make sure that the combina tion of harvester and LIPCO saddle mount units GSG S VM or other combined equipment complies with the applicable traffic regulations maximum gross weight maximum axle loads...

Page 8: ...r ating manual and comply with all safety instructions Always shut off the motor and remove the ignition key when performing maintenance or repairs Danger of parts being catapulted while drive unit is...

Page 9: ...he universal joint shat is rotating There is an increased risk of accident in case of contact For your safety do not wear loose clothing or accessories e g scarves Operate maintain or repair the GSG S...

Page 10: ...g with plant protection agent have to wear suitable protective clothing against contamination e g safety gloves Always comply with the regulations of the phytosanitary manu facturer and of the trade a...

Page 11: ...t parts will fulfill these requirements Before each use check the trailer hitch bolts on the three point mount and all studs and nuts Exercise special Note when using roads or paths e g for turning th...

Page 12: ...ith collecting tray and hydro injector for the leading back of the unused liquid min imum operating pressure 5 bar required for suction one V4A nozzle tube integrated in each fan each with 6 drip stop...

Page 13: ...nitoring and control unit with digital display incl on board computer and boom section switches Other nozzles 2 agent sprayer type BS 2 10 Advantages of LIPCO tunnel spray technology The fan design ca...

Page 14: ...an pairs 1 2 3 Row width standard m 1 80 2 50 Fan width m 0 20 1 10 Pump output max 250 l min at 16 bar 540 rpm Tank size standard 2 x 1000 l External main dimensions L m B m GSG S VM 0 40 3 50 Note P...

Page 15: ...of the harvester The tractor should be equipped with an oil flow regulator so that the air volume can be regulated Oil flow regulator is available at LIPCO Nominal volumetric flow cross flow fan This...

Page 16: ...y Fig 1 Pressure filter 50 mesh 0 297 mm The pressure filter is located between the shutoff motors The quick cleaning unit in lower end of the pressure filter is connected to hydro injector in tank an...

Page 17: ...ered spray liquid must be checked several times a day and cleaned if nec essary Fig 3 13 2 Hydraulic row width adjustment The width is adjusted via con trol box from the operator s cab of the harveste...

Page 18: ...s the inner crossflow fan with it The tension spring is tensioned at the same time When the hydraulic cylinder is retracted the previously ten sioned tension spring of the inner crossflow fan returns...

Page 19: ...blos soming has a positive effect on the return quantity However contact with the young shoots must be avoided Fig 6 Spritznebelf nger Fig 6 13 3 Cross flow fan height adjustment Mechanical height adj...

Page 20: ...tanks beyond the nominal volume see volume level indicator The remaining volume is used for ab sorption in the event of excessive foam formation All pipes valves pump and tank can be cleaned with the...

Page 21: ...of the 3 way valve Fig 10 Position Suction tank Liquid is pumped from the spray liquid tank fresh water tank to the nozzles in the tunnel walls Position Clean suction filter Spray liquid circuit is b...

Page 22: ...y nozzles to the injectors and via the recycling filter back into the spray liquid tank Position Suction tank Pump conveys spray liquid from the spray liquid tank to the spray nozzles This 2 way valve...

Page 23: ...ing to manufacturer s instructions see the manufacturer s operating instructions Pumpendurchtrieb Pump drive shaft must be cov ered on back side with protec tive cap Fig 12 Protective cap Fig 12 Alway...

Page 24: ...rvester Fixing points support feet 4x Fig 13 Drive harvester carefully under the GSG S VM until both mount ing bushes on the rear of the harvester and the mounting pins on the GSG S VM are properly al...

Page 25: ...box to the mounting bracket in the cab of the harvester and connect it to the existing 12 V socket Fig 16 Fig 16 Connect the hydraulic lines to the harvester The hydraulic con nections have different...

Page 26: ...7 2020 16 Driving on roads with the GSG S VM2 Note When driving on the road the instructions of the harvester manu facturer must be observed in particular The Crossflow fans must be in the inner posit...

Page 27: ...he working width in meters corresponds to the row width per tunnel The approximate driving speed km h can be read from the speedometer of the towing vehicle In order to take into account any slippage...

Page 28: ...ng time 60 sec Calculation 100 x 3 6 360 6 60 60 The driving speed is therefore 6 km h Conversion of driving time to driving speed As an alternative to the above calculation the approximate driv ing s...

Page 29: ...ealing properly in front of nozzle as shown Sealing For assembly turn the nozzle body upward in perpendicular position Select the required nozzles using the following nozzle chart For identical nozzle...

Page 30: ...Instructions Saddle mount unit GSG S VM 30 72 010710 03 EN BA GSG S VM 13 07 2020...

Page 31: ...ut LIPCO nozzle key is available as accessory Nozzle adjustment LIPCO nozzle key Lock nut M24 Fig 21b 17 5 Checking the liquid discharge General Generally check liquid discharge once each year at the...

Page 32: ...o a clearly visible mark The marking should preferably be in the narrowest point in the filling mandrel since the small diameter there immediately shows small changes in the liquid level This provides...

Page 33: ...on the filling mandrel Make a spray test for at least 2 min Calculate the volume of liquid used by refilling to the marking and then compare with the calculated total discharge For smaller volumes or...

Page 34: ...iage Open only as many nozzles up ward as required by the foliage wall 90 position to foliage wall Pressure 5 7 bar Flat fan venturi nozzles AVI 80 CVI 80 Close upper nozzles depend ing on the foliage...

Page 35: ...op The correct setting of the nozzles is facilitated by a noticeable click when turning For all spraying make sure that the center of the fan units is aligned to the center of the plants so that the d...

Page 36: ...nozzle adjustment The nozzle distance is about 270 mm To get an equal spaying pattern without any streaking use a dis tance 160 260 mm between nozzles and foliage Using a distance smaller than 160 mm...

Page 37: ...Adjustment of outer fan Because of fluidic reasons each outer fan must be swiveled about 3 against driving direction Adjust the angle via the clamp ing connection in the head ar ea Loosen the clampin...

Page 38: ...well as oil pres sure Table gives an idea about the dependencies q Tractor out put l min p Pressure bar n Fan setting rpm Air volume at fan exit m h v Air exit speed m s 18 70 1120 500 11 20 85 1300 6...

Page 39: ...jector The return line leads from the injector through the recycling fil ter to the spray tank Strainer Fig 21 For cleaning the filter remove the filter by unscrewing the ade quate nut The injectors a...

Page 40: ...0 l of spray liquid Note It is important to set the recycling suction power to a value that the sump bottom is just slightly covered If e g the recycling regulator is closed too much Fig 22 then the s...

Page 41: ...ustrates a control box The switches can differ depending on the functions or dered Fig 23 The return line leads from the injector through the recycling filter to the spray tank The injectors are switc...

Page 42: ...mber of Tunnel km h x m x l ha x 600 Sample calculation based on the following data Required water quantity 600 l ha Driving speed 6 km h Row spacing 2 m Number of tunnels 2 Calculation 600 x 6 x 2 x...

Page 43: ...nt protection agent quantity in kg Required quantity of agent kg recommended quantity kg ha x area ha Sample calculation based on the following data Recommended quantity 2 kg ha Surface area to be tre...

Page 44: ...praying 18 3 Intervals for checking the dosing and distribution accuracy of the GSG S VM At least at the start of the spraying season the discharge quantity of the unit at the nozzles should be checke...

Page 45: ...g 24 Position Suction tank Liquid is pumped from the spray liquid tank fresh water tank to the nozzles in the tunnel walls Switch on mixing unit and recycling injectors Open required nozzles Switch on...

Page 46: ...may be used only after obtaining official permis sion and if measures are taken to prevent contamination The spraying liquid tank can also be filled via an optionally avail able external suction unit...

Page 47: ...off valve for water jet mechanism manually operat ed Fig 27 Shut off valves Fig 27 Water soluble granulates should be added directly over the wa ter surface in the spray liquid tank mixing well Note...

Page 48: ...Tractor out put l min p Pressure bar n Fan setting rpm Air volume at fan exit m h v Air exit speed m s 18 70 1120 500 11 20 85 1300 600 14 8 25 120 1600 720 17 In addition the functional condition of...

Page 49: ...ns Saddle mount unit GSG S VM 49 72 010710 03 EN BA GSG S VM 13 07 2020 The oil flow regulators can be used to adjust the rpm of the crossflow fans Oil flow regulator Oil flow regulator Fig 28 Manomet...

Page 50: ...g When diluting with fresh water it is a good idea to add the water via the tank cleaning nozzle This allows the tank to be cleaned while di luting the agent It is advisable to switch off the mixing u...

Page 51: ...und Normally a length of the run of 20 m is enough This cleaning avoids blockage of filters and nozzles To prevent the contents of the spray liquid tank from being dilut ed during the cleaning process...

Page 52: ...g liquid will be pumped through recy cling injectors back to the spray liquid tank thus thinning the liq uid in the spray liquid tank Switch on pump water from freshwater tank is now cleaning all fitt...

Page 53: ...tings and hoses fill the freshwater tank with water and operate the pump for a short period All fittings should be actuated several times in order to ensure thorough cleaning Take special care in clea...

Page 54: ...ff for cleaning Fig 32 Inside cleaning of spray liquid tank The spray liquid tank is equipped with a rotating nozzle for cleaning the inside of the tank Fig 33 The nozzle is supplied with fresh water...

Page 55: ...must be disposed of in accordance with applicable local regulations If the GSG S VM is not to be used for a longer period oil the metal parts that are subject to corrosion The upper telescoping tube...

Page 56: ...keep the machine in optimum operating condition Crossflow fan collector The collector is designed with an integrated drain plug In case of potential frost the collector must be completely emptied via...

Page 57: ...bute the grease evenly on the guide tubes Fig 37 Fig 37 Pump Oil tank Check pump oil level Check oil in inspection glass reg ularly in case of discoloration check membranes Fig 38 First oil change of...

Page 58: ...any reason then push the safety button all the way in after eliminating the cause Fig 40 Fig 40 Check all hydraulic connections chains springs and spray hose connections regularly to ensure that they...

Page 59: ...10710 03 EN BA GSG S VM 13 07 2020 Recycling injector After repair or cleaning make sure that the injector is re assembled correctly Fig 41 Pay Note to diameter d as there are different versions avail...

Page 60: ...ease pay Note to following points Pressure check interface To check the system pressure e g during inspection of the machine a test manometer can be screwed onto the test connection of the pressure co...

Page 61: ...Note flow direction The flange dimensions of the flow meter must match to the flange dimensions of the pres sure filter and the shut off mo tors Fig 43 Shut off motors Pressure filter Alternatively th...

Page 62: ...ng filter Eliminate squeezing blockage Recycling circuit shut off Switch on recycling at control box Adjust recycling valve Insufficient pump ca pacity Suction filter blocked Clean suction filter Insu...

Page 63: ...aning and or valve for flushing device still open Both valves must be closed When spray liquid tank is partially filled the pump sucks air due to exces sive foaming Use anti foaming agent Inlet outlet...

Page 64: ...filter using fresh water To protect the cross flow fan unit from damage during the winter time fill the unit with antifreeze agent mixed with water after cleaning all parts Calculate the proportion of...

Page 65: ...es and valves for dam age Replace damaged parts only with LIPCO original spare parts Lubricate all unpainted parts to protect them from corrosion and then cover the GSG S VM and store in a dry frost f...

Page 66: ...Fix supports with safety pin secure them Fig 46 Safety pin Fig 46 The harvesting machine must be stored in accordance with the instructions of the equipment manufacturer Note Follow the instructions...

Page 67: ...Instructions Saddle mount unit GSG S VM 67 72 010710 03 EN BA GSG S VM 13 07 2020 31 Warranty For more details please refer to https www lipco com en downloads...

Page 68: ...t off valve 4 Pump 16 Shut off valve 5 Suction filter 17 3 way valve 6 Electric control box Tank cleaning nozzle 7 Cross flow fan pair 18 3 way valve 8 3 way valve Spraying nozzle Freshwater drain tap...

Page 69: ...nstructions Saddle mount unit GSG S VM 69 72 010710 03 EN BA GSG S VM 13 07 2020 33 Wiring diagram for GSG S VM hydraulical electrical For more details please refer to https www lipco com en downloads...

Page 70: ...Instructions Saddle mount unit GSG S VM 70 72 010710 03 EN BA GSG S VM 13 07 2020 34 Notices...

Page 71: ...M one row two row three row Serial no Year of manufacture The manufacturer declares expressly that the machinery fulfills all the rele vant provisions of the Directive 2006 42 EC To implement the safe...

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