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Spray Height Controller Willmar 8100 / 8500 (1999 & Later) Installation Manual Improving the competitiveness of Industry and Agriculture through Precision Measurement...
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Reorder P/N: UC4+BC+WR1-INST Rev E (Willmar 8100 / 8500) NOTICE NORAC Systems International Inc. reserves the right to improve products and their specifications without notice and without the requirement to update products sold previously. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4+ Spray Height Controller. This system is manufactured with top quality components and is engineered using the latest technology to provide operating features and reliability unmatched for years to come. When properly used the system can provide protection from sprayer boom damage, improve sprayer efficiency, and ensure chemicals are applied correctly.
Any installation procedure requiring boom installation. However, NORAC cannot movement will need to be done first. Once the guarantee all parts fit as intended due to the hydraulics have been disconnected you must variations of the sprayer by the manufacturer.
44863-09 HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 120 IN L 6FJX 6MJ 44865-32 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - WR1 446BC+MAN7 OPERATOR MANUAL UC4+ SPRAY HEIGHT CONTROL UC4+BC+WR1-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4+ WILLMAR 8100, 8500 44963D VALVE BLOCK ASSEMBLY 2 STATION CC/LS PROP DT 4 BOLT...
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Substitution parts will in no way affect the operation of the system provided that they are installed as directed. Item V01 – 2 Station Valve Block (44963D) may be substituted with: Item Part Number Name Quantity 44933D VALVE BLOCK ASSEM UC4-BC 2-STATION CC/LS VARIABLE RATE The 44933D is a direct replacement for the 44963D.
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FACE P - PIPE The use of dielectric grease is not recommended on any NORAC electrical connections. To ensure all stainless steel hardware does not gall or seize apply a light coating of the supplied Permatex Anti-seize grease to all threaded parts upon installation. Permatex Anti-seize lubricant is...
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100947 WASHER LOCK SPRING PLTD 3/8 IN The UC4+ Spray Height Control system performance can be improved by adding two (2) shock absorbers. These shock absorbers are not provided by NORAC and can be purchased by the customer. Manufacturer: Monroe http://www.monroe.com/...
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The parts that come with your UC4+ Spray Height Control system are shown below in their general installation configuration. Figure 2 – UC4+ Spray Height Control Components...
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 4.1 E XISTING SYSTEM CHECK You will need a stopwatch or a watch that displays “seconds” for It is necessary to check the existing system’s the next step. functionality before installing the UC4+ Spray Height Control system. 3. Raise the LEFT boom from its extreme LOW position to the very TOP of its 1.
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Table 5 – Boom Test Record (WITHOUT UC4+ Spray Height Control system) Working RPM: Trial #1 Trial #2 Trial #3 Avg Time Boom [Sec] [Sec] [Sec] [Sec] Left UP Left DOWN Right UP Right Down Main UP Main DOWN Roll CW Roll CCW Table 6 –...
Manual (M01) Bracket Assembly implications. To assemble the breakaway sensor 4. Mount the NORAC UC4+ ultrasonic bracket: sensor (E02) into the sensor brackets. The sensors should be oriented forward a) Assemble the bolt and nut into the (ahead) of the boom (see Figure 6 and collar.
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number on the left hand side General mounting rules for UC4+ proceeding to the largest serial ultrasonic wing sensors: number on the right hand side a) In its lowest position, the sensor (Figure 9). mouth must be 9 inches or more 5.
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3 SENSOR SYSTEM 5 SENSOR SYSTEM Figure 9 – Sensor Serial Number Installation Location...
4.4 M 3. Mount the sensor onto the sensor ENSOR NSTALLATION mounting collar (Figure 11). 1. Assemble the main lift sensor bracket (B11) as shown in Figure 10. Sensor Mounting Collar Bracket Tube Bracket Base Sensor Mounting Tab Figure 10 – Main Lift Sensor Bracket 2.
4.5 R a) The smaller the distance between A ENSOR NSTALLATION and B in Figure 14, the better the Mount the roll sensors (E03 and E04) to performance will be. the included roll sensor brackets using the machine screws and nylon lock nuts, Distance A can not be more than as illustrated in Figure 13.
* The boom frame roll sensor does not have a temperature probe Figure 15 – Roll Sensor Mounting with Respect to Sprayer Orientation 4.5.1 Boom Roll Sensor Mounting 4.5.2 Chassis Roll Sensor Mounting The boom roll sensor (E04) must be The chassis roll sensor must be mounted mounted to the rotating part of the boom.
Figure 16 – Boom and Chassis Roll Sensors Correctly Mounted 4.5.3 Inverted Roll Sensor Mounting connector exits towards the right-hand boom. Inverted mounting may be used If desired, the Roll sensor may be optimize mounting criteria mounted inverted, so long as the explained in Section 4.5.
A and B ports or the system will not function properly. 44933D Figure 19 – NORAC Valve Block 4.6.1 Valve Assembly 3. Install the orifices (F01) into the "B" 1. On a clean surface remove all plastic...
4.6.2 Valve Mounting 1. Mount the NORAC valve (V01) on the sprayer. Use the mounting bracket, bolts, and washers (B10, M11 and M12) provided. 2. Figure 21 shows the mounting location for the bracket and the valves. By removing the bolts at A and B, B10 may be fastened to the sprayer frame.
Figure 3. ports of the NORAC valve block. 1. Connect the NORAC supplied hoses b. The "A" ports of the NORAC block (H03) to the Pressure (P) and Tank (T) must be connected to the “lower” ports on the NORAC valve block (V01).
4.7 E LECTRICAL NSTALLATION 1. Install the UC4+ Control Panel (E01) in the cab of the sprayer. Mount the panel where it will be clearly visible and within easy reach of the operator. A good spot to mount the UC4+ control panel is on the right hand side of the cab to the Roll Over Protection Bar (ROP).
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Figure 23 – Cable Configurations: C01, C10 and C04 2. Connect the UC4+ Power Cable (C10) to the UC4+ Control Panel (E01) in the sprayer cab (Figure 23). There are two methods that may be used to accomplish this. Ensure that the control panel is turned off (Bottom of switch pressed IN).
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7. Route C04 and C01 to the rear of the sprayer where the NORAC hydraulic 5. Connect the valve extension cable (C04) valves are located. to the 6-pin Tower connector on C10 (Figure 23).
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12. Connect 4-pin AMP connectors on • Cables labeled with UP go on the same C02B to the sensors. side as the hydraulic hoses on the 44963D block. 13. Connect the sensor branch cable (C02) to the 4-pin AMP plug on C02B (Figure 25).
2. If any functions do not work, review the hydraulic and electrical portions of this manual to check for proper installation. If you still have trouble, contact NORAC for assistance. 3. Shock absorbers are required to stabilize boom during field operation.
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9. Repeat the Boom Speed Test as 10. The procedure for the installation of the described in Section 4.2 Boom Speed UC4+ Spray Height Control system is Test with the NORAC UC4+ Spray now complete. Begin the AUTOMATIC Height Control system installed. Record SYSTEM...
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Canada NORAC Systems International Inc. CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-667-3921 (306)664-6711 SHIPPING ADDRESS: 3702 Kinnear Place Saskatoon, SK S7P 0A6 United States NORAC, Inc. CALL TOLL FREE: 1-866-306-6722 (763)786-3080 SHIPPING ADDRESS: 1290 Osborne Rd NE, Suite F Fridley, MN 55432-2892...
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