micro-trak MT-3000 - Page 13

SPLIT RING
LOCKWASHER
FLAT WASHER
MOUNTING
BOLT
STAR
LOCKWASHER
HEX
JAW
NUT
FRONT PANEL
FILTER
COVER PLATE
RETAINING
PLATE
FRAME OR
FABRICATED
BRACKET
BLUE
GROUND
WIRES
ADAPTER CABLE
P/N 10786
SPEED INPU
T
CABLE TO
CONSOLE
RING
TERMINALS
SHIM MOUNTING BOLTS AS NECESSARY
WITH WASHERS TO LEVEL UNIT
CARPENTERS LEVEL OR SIMILAR DEVICE
EXAMPLES OF INCORRECT INSTALLATION
(TOP VIEW)
(SIDE VIEW)
DIRECTION
OF TRAVEL
(END VIEW)
GROUND GROUND
The foam pad on the front of the Trak-Star is a filter that
should be kept in place during operation. It is intended
to keep bugs, sand, etc. from damaging the transducer
membrane.
If Trak-Star begins to give erratic reading, the foam may
be need cleaning. Remove the pad and thoroughly clean
in warm soapy water. Rinse, and remove excess water
using compressed air.. Reinstall the foam and check sensor
operations.
The Trak-Star may not function properly is excessive moisture
is present on the foam. (Beads of water from heavy dew,
rain, etc.). Simply wipe dry and check operations.
Trak-Star can be used without the foam pad, however,
extreme care must be exercised, especially in windy
conditions or in fields with vegetation tall enough to contact
the Trak-Star.
Operation of the Trak-Star without the foam may allow
debris to damage the transducer membrane, thus requiring
a non-warranty repair which costs the customer both time
and money.
EXAMPLES OF CORRECT INSTALLATION
(TOP VIEW)
(SIDE VIEW)
DIRECTION
OF TRAVEL
(END VIEW)
90º
GROUND GROUND
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separate bracket may facilitate this type of mounting or help
on positioning the sensor away from obstructions.
1. Slide 2 jam nuts into the appropriate mounting channel.
Place star washers on the channel, over the nuts, and
screw in short end of mounting bolts. Adjust spacing
and hand tighten.
2. IMPORTANT: For proper operation the sensor must
be properly aligned to the direction of travel and
parallel to the ground. Carefully mark the location of
the mounting bolts on the frame (or bracket) and drill
holes. Temporarily attach the unit with hex nuts to
check position.
NOTE: When leveling unit be sure tractor or implement is
on level ground.
Trak-Star is equipped with mounting channels on all four (4)
sides. When possible the preferred method of mounting is to
suspend the unit from the top channel or support it vertically
from the bottom channel. In some cases fabricating a