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Hardi RANGER PRO VH User Manual

Hardi RANGER PRO VH
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RANGER
PRO VH
Original
Instruction book
67009400-110, version 1.10
GB - 09.2016
www.hardi-international.com

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Hardi RANGER PRO VH Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHardi
ModelRANGER PRO VH
CategoryPaint Sprayer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Sprayer Use

Workplace assessment

Requirement for assessing the work environment before operation.

Operator instructions

Guidelines for operator training and awareness.

Use of work equipment

Owner's responsibility for safe equipment use per EU directives.

Statutory inspection

Mandatory inspection requirements for the sprayer.

Restricted use

Ensuring limited access and proper tractor selection for sprayer use.

Maintenance regulations

Owner's duty to maintain sprayer compatibility with directives.

Health issues

Consideration of ergonomics and occupational health aspects.

Instruction Book Formalities

EU Declaration of Conformity

General Safety Instructions

Obligations and Liability

Defines responsibilities of owner and operator regarding safety.

Comply with the Instruction Book

Emphasizes reading and following safety instructions.

Before First Use of the Sprayer

Owner's obligations before initial sprayer operation.

General Safety Instructions

Training of workers

Requirement for adequate training for operators.

General Safety Instructions

Obligations of the Operator

Key duties of the operator before and during work.

General Safety Instructions

Risks in Handling the Sprayer

Potential risks associated with sprayer operation.

General Safety Instructions

Personal Protective Equipment

Mandatory use of PPE like gloves, overalls, footwear.

General Safety Instructions

Representation of Safety Symbols

Explanation of danger, warning, and attention symbols.

General Safety Instructions

Warning Signs On The Sprayer

Importance of respecting warning labels on the machine.

General Safety Instructions

Chemical handling!

Instructions for safe chemical preparation and handling.

Service!

Safety steps before maintenance or repair.

General Safety Instructions

Operator Training

Requirement for trained and instructed personnel.

Authorized Persons

Specifies who is allowed to work with the sprayer.

General Safety Instructions

Residual Energy

Awareness of residual energy in mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical parts.

General Safety Instructions

Design Changes

Restrictions on modifications and use of authorized parts.

General Safety Instructions

General Safety and Accident Prevention

Checks before use and general safety rules.

General Safety Instructions

Coupling and Uncoupling the Sprayer

Safe procedures for connecting and disconnecting the sprayer.

General Safety Instructions

Use of The Sprayer

Guidelines for safe operation of the sprayer.

General Safety Instructions

Road Transport

Safety instructions for transporting the sprayer on public roads.

General Safety Instructions

Hydraulic System

Safety procedures for working with the hydraulic system.

General Safety Instructions

Universal Joint Shaft

Safety guidelines for PTO shaft installation and use.

General Safety Instructions

Environmental Precautions

Minimizing environmental impact of plant protection chemicals.

General Safety Instructions

Service Work Precautions

Safety steps before performing any service work.

Description

View

Labeled diagram of the sprayer's main parts.

Description

Identification Plate

Details about the sprayer's identification plate.

Description

Lifetime

Expected sprayer lifetime and conditions for achieving it.

Description

Safety Equipment

Overview of safety equipment.

Description

Valves and symbols

Identification and function of valves and symbols.

Description

Pump

Details of the diaphragm pump model and design.

Filters

Types and importance of filters in the sprayer.

Description

CycloneFilter

Function and operation of the CycloneFilter.

Description

TurboFiller

Operation and capacity of the TurboFiller for adding chemicals.

Description

Diagram - Liquid System with Options

Schematic diagram of the liquid system and its components.

Description

Hydraulic Systems

Description of hydraulic blocks.

Hydraulic Blocks

Explanation of hydraulic blocks used.

Description

Boom and Terminology

Terminology for the VH boom sections.

Description

Support Leg

Function and adjustment of the support leg.

Description

SelfSteer

Description and benefits of the steering drawbar.

Description

External Cleaning Device

Equipment for external cleaning of the sprayer.

Sprayer Setup

Unloading the Sprayer from the Truck

Safe procedure for unloading the sprayer using a crane.

Jack Up the Sprayer

Safe procedure for jacking up the sprayer.

Sprayer Setup

Support Leg

Placing the sprayer on the support leg.

Sprayer Setup

Transmission Shaft

Operator safety and PTO installation.

Sprayer Setup

Hose Package Support

Support for hoses and wiring.

Sprayer Setup

Requirements for Tractor

Hydraulic system requirements for VHY and VHZ models.

Closed Centre Hydraulics

Conversion for closed centre hydraulics.

Sprayer Setup

Open Centre Hydraulics

Setup for tractors with open centre hydraulics.

Sprayer Setup

Power Supply

Tractor requirements for sprayer power supply.

Sprayer Setup

Installation of Control Unit Brackets

Mounting control unit brackets in the tractor cabin.

Sprayer Setup

Speed Transducer for Sprayer

Adjustment of the speed transducer.

Sprayer Setup

Adjustment of EVC Operating Unit

Steps for setting up the EVC operating unit.

Sprayer Setup

CycloneFilter

Maintenance and cleaning of the CycloneFilter.

Sprayer Setup

Procedure for Altering the Track Width

Step-by-step guide to adjust track width.

Sprayer Setup

Values for Track Widths

Tables showing possible track widths.

Sprayer Setup

Filling the Tyres

Procedure for filling tires with liquid.

Operation

Environmental Info

Environmental information from the Spray Technique Book.

Sprayer Use

Guidelines for proper and safe sprayer usage.

Operation

Symbols for Valves

Explanation of symbols on sprayer valves.

Operation

Safety Info

Crucial safety points for boom folding/unfolding.

Operation

Manoeuvring of the Spray Boom (VHY type)

Controlling the VHY boom with tractor levers.

Operation

Manoeuvring of the Spray Boom (VHZ type)

Operating the VHZ boom with hydraulic control box switches.

Operation

Quick Reference - Operation

Diagram of handle positions for different operations.

Operation

Filling/Washing Location Requirements

Requirements for dedicated filling/washing sites and field filling.

Operation

Filling Through Tank Lid

Filling water via the main tank lid.

Operation

External Filling Device

Operation of the external filling device.

Operation

Safety Precautions - Crop Protection Chemicals

General safety when working with chemicals.

Personal protection

Recommended protective gear for chemical handling.

Operation

Filling Chemicals Through Tank Lid

Procedure for filling chemicals via the tank lid.

Operation

Filling Liquid Chemicals by using HARDI TurboFiller

Using the TurboFiller for liquid chemicals.

Operation

Filling Powder Chemicals by using HARDI TurboFiller

Using TurboFiller for powdered chemicals.

Operation

Agitation Before Resuming a Spray Job

Agitating sediment material before resuming work.

Operation

Operating the Control Unit While Spraying - Spray Box III

Functions of the Spray Box III control unit.

Operation

Liquid Fertilizer

Adjusting spray pressure for liquid fertilizer.

Operation

Operating Limits

Important factors for sprayer performance.

Operation

Cleaning

General information on sprayer cleaning.

Operation

Cleaning and Maintenance of Filters

Importance and procedure for cleaning filters.

Use of Cleaning Agent

Recommendations for cleaning agents.

Operation

Standard Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning between spray jobs.

Operation

Cleaning the Tank and Liquid System

Thorough cleaning for sensitive crops or storage.

Operation

Full Internal Cleaning (Soak Wash)

Procedure for deep cleaning the sprayer.

Operation

Use of Rinsing Tank and Rinsing Nozzles

Using the rinsing tank for diluting and cleaning.

Operation

Outside Cleaning - Use of External Cleaning Device

Washing the sprayer exterior with the cleaning device.

Operation

BoomFlush

Cleaning procedure using BoomFlush valves.

Technical Residue

Information on residual spray liquid.

Operation

SelfSteer

Operation of SelfSteer and SlopeCorrection.

Maintenance

Lubrication

General information on lubrication.

Suitable Lubricants

Table of recommended lubricants for various parts.

Maintenance

Grease Gun Calibration

Calibrating the grease gun for correct application.

Maintenance

Boom Lubrication & Oiling Plan

Lubrication points for the spray boom.

Maintenance

Lubrication & Oiling Plan - PTO

Lubrication plan for the PTO shaft.

Maintenance

Greasing the Pump

Procedure for greasing the pump.

Maintenance

Periodic Inspection

Mandatory sprayer inspection according to EU directive.

Maintenance

Tightening Bolts and Nuts

Correct torques for tightening bolts and nuts.

Maintenance

Tightening Hydraulic Hoses

Correct torques for tightening hydraulic hoses.

Maintenance

10 hours Service - Suction Filter

Servicing the suction filter.

10 Hours Service - CycloneFilter

Servicing the CycloneFilter.

Maintenance

10 Hours Service - InLine Filter

Servicing the in-line filter.

10 Hours Service - Nozzle Filters

Cleaning nozzle filters.

Maintenance

50 Hours Service - Greasing the Pump

Greasing the pump every 50 hours.

50 Hours Service - Wheel Nuts

Tightening wheel nuts.

Maintenance

250 Hours Service - Hydraulic Circuit

Checking hydraulic circuit and refilling accumulators.

250 Hours Service - Wheel Bearings

Checking for play in wheel bearings.

Maintenance

250 Hours Service - Inspect Parking Brake

Inspecting the parking brake lever and cable.

250 Hours Service - Brake Adjustment

Adjusting the sprayer brakes.

Maintenance

250 hours service - Air brake filters

Cleaning air brake filters.

Maintenance

1000 Hours Service - Wheel Bearings and Brakes

Checking bearings and brake wear parts.

Maintenance

Occasional Maintenance

General info on occasional maintenance.

Lifting and Removing the Pump

Safe procedure for lifting and removing the pump.

Pump Valves and Diaphragms Renewal

Replacing pump valves and diaphragms.

Maintenance

Speed Transducer for Pump

Adjusting the speed transducer.

Maintenance

Cone Check/Renewal for EVC Distribution Valve

Checking/renewing the EVC distribution valve cone.

Maintenance

Drain Valve Seal Replacement

Changing the main tank drain valve seal.

Safety Valve Activation

Regular provocation of the safety valve.

Maintenance

Nozzle Pipe Assembly

Checking gaskets and assembling nozzle pipes.

Maintenance

Nozzle Holder Assembly

Checking and assembling nozzle holders.

Maintenance

Readjustment of Boom - General Info

General information before boom adjustment.

Maintenance

Boom Adjustment Order

Sequence for adjusting boom sections.

Maintenance

Horizontal Alignment of Boom Sections

Adjusting horizontal alignment of boom sections.

Vertical Alignment of Centre and Inner Section

Aligning centre and inner boom sections.

Maintenance

Vertical Alignment of Outer and Breakaway Sections

Aligning outer and breakaway boom sections.

Wear Bushing Renewal on Steering

Replacing wear bushes in the steering system.

Maintenance

Change of Tyre

Safety recommendations for changing tyres.

Maintenance

Venting the Boom Hydraulics

Procedure for venting hydraulic cylinders.

Maintenance

Off-Season Storage

Program for off-season storage.

Maintenance

After Storage

Preparing the sprayer for the next season after storage.

Fault Finding

Operational Problems

Common operational issues and their causes.

Fault Finding

Liquid System

Troubleshooting common faults in the liquid system.

Fault Finding

Hydraulic System, Y-version

Troubleshooting hydraulic issues for Y-version.

Hydraulic System, Z-version

Troubleshooting hydraulic issues for Z-version.

Fault Finding

Mechanical Problems

Troubleshooting mechanical issues.

Technical Specifications

Overall Dimensions

Labeled diagram of overall sprayer dimensions.

Technical Specifications

Weight

Table indicating sprayer weight based on boom width.

Technical Specifications

Pump Specifications

Specifications for different pump models.

Technical Specifications

Tractor Requirements

Requirements for the tractor's PTO and hydraulic system.

Hydraulic System

Specifications for the hydraulic system.

Air Brakes

Specifications for air brakes.

Technical Specifications

Temperature and Pressure Ranges

Operating ranges for spray liquid system.

Technical Specifications

Filters

Filter mesh sizes and types.

Technical Residue

Information on residual volumes in the system.

Technical Specifications

Tyre Pressure

Factors affecting tyre pressure and safety.

Technical Specifications

Materials and Recycling

Materials used and disposal guidelines.

Technical Specifications

Electrical Connections

Wiring information for rear lights and control units.

Electrical Connections for Spraybox II and III

Pin assignments for Spraybox II and III.

Technical Specifications

EVC Junction Box

Information on the EVC junction box and its functions.

Technical Specifications

Plug positions for VHZ hydraulics

Hydraulic plug positions for VHZ models.

Technical Specifications

Hydraulic Diagrams

Diagrams of hydraulic systems.

Technical Specifications

Chassis, Z-version

Hydraulic diagram for Z-version chassis.

Technical Specifications

Spray boom, Z-version

Hydraulic diagram for Z-version spray boom.

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