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Spray Height Controller Apache (2010+) Enhanced Stability Installation Manual Improving the competitiveness of Industry and Agriculture through Precision Measurement...
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Reorder P/N: UC4+BC+AP3-INST Rev A (Apache (2010+) Enhanced Stability) 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 complete installation. However, NORAC requiring boom movement will need to be cannot guarantee all parts fit as intended due done first. Once the hydraulics have been to the variations of the sprayer by the...
HOSE ASSEMBLY 122R2-06 32 IN L 6FJX90 8FJX 44865-03 HYDRAULICS FITTING KIT - AP2 446BC+MAN7 OPERATOR MANUAL UC4+ SPRAY HEIGHT CONTROL UC4+BC+AP3-INST MANUAL INSTALLATION UC4+ APACHE 2010+ MODELS WITH ENHANCED STABILITY 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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The parts that come with your UC4+ System are shown below in their general installation configuration. Figure 2 – UC4+ Spray Height Control system 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 4 – 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 5 –...
Manual (M01) implications. To assemble the breakaway sensor bracket: 4. Mount the NORAC UC4+ ultrasonic sensor (E02) into the sensor brackets. a) Assemble the bolt and nut into the The sensors should be oriented forward collar. (ahead) of the boom (see Figure 6 and b) Grease the bottom edge of the collar Figure 8).
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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 mouth (Figure 9). must be 9 inches or more from the 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 When mounting the roll sensors, use the ENSOR NSTALLATION following guidelines and refer to Figure 14. Mount the roll sensors to the included roll sensor brackets using the machine a) The intermediate frame roll sensor must screws and nylon lock nuts, as illustrated have the lowest serial number and the in Figure 13.
4.5.1 Boom Frame Roll Sensor Mounting 1. Use the supplied hardware to mount the boom frame roll sensor (E04) as shown in Figure 15. When mounting the boom frame roll sensor follow these guidelines: a) To prevent bending the bracket, ensure bolts are placed as close together as possible (minimize C in Figure 15).
4.5.2 Intermediate Frame Roll Sensor Mounting 2. Fasten the temperature probe to the The intermediate frame roll sensor UC4+ valve block, using the supplied has the temperature probe on it. 3/8”x1/2” bolt as shown in Figure 17. 1. It is often best to cable tie the 3.
4.5.3 Reference Frame Roll Sensor Mounting The reference frame roll sensor should highest serial number. 1. The reference frame (chassis) roll sensor mounts on the left side of the rear axle below the main up/down coils (Figure The AMP (circular) connector 18).
IMPORTANT: Component failure 44933D contamination is not covered under the Figure 19 – NORAC Valve Block UC4+ Spray Height Control system warranty. It is recommended that a 2. Install the orifices (F08) into the "B" qualified technician does the hydraulic ports with the notch facing outward as installation.
4.6.2 Valve Mounting 1. Mount the NORAC valve (V01) on the sprayer using the valve mounting bracket (B10). 2. Screw short side of the threaded rods into the bottom of the valve block at least 3/8". The valve mounting holes are drilled and tapped 3/8 NC-1"...
4.6.3 Hydraulic Plumbing 5. Connect the 6FJX90 fitting on hose H04 to the Tank port on the NORAC valve WARNING! block. From this point in the installation the 6. Tee in the T line to the tank port on the...
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 rear side of the cab, near the side window.
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Figure 23 – Cable Configurations: C10 and C11 2. Connect the UC4+ power cable (C10) to connector cannot be found, it may be the UC4+ control panel in the sprayer necessary to cut off the connector(s) and cab. Ensure both plugs (P16 and P4) are splice into the existing Apache wiring.
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11. Connect the 6-pin tower on the valve cable (C3) onto the mating connector (S6A) on C11 (Figure 24). 12. Route the free end of C3 to the vicinity of the NORAC valve block. Depending on the valve block part number, “UP”...
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16. Route the sensor roll bias cable (C05) to 19. Route the sensor branch cable (C02) to the chassis roll sensor. Follow existing the wing and main sensors. Follow cables and/or hydraulic lines. existing cables and/or hydraulic lines along the boom. 17.
4. Repeat the Boom Speed Test as described in Section 4.2 Boom Speed Test with the NORAC UC4+ Spray Height Control system installed. Record the results for comparison in Table 5. 5. The procedure for the installation of the UC4+ Spray Height Control system is now complete.
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