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Page 1: Valley Classic Control Panel Owner's Manual
Valley Classic Control Panel Owner's Manual 0997335_H © 2019 Valmont Industries, Inc., Valley, NE 68064 USA. All rights reserved. www.valleyirrigation.com... - Page 2 Valley Classic Control Panel...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Valley Classic Control Panel Table of Contents Valley Classic Control Panel Owner's Manual ....................1 Table of Contents ............................. 3 EC Declaration of Conformity.......................... 5 Electrical Safety Statement ..........................6 About This Manual ............................6 Ancillary Equipment Warranty ........................6 Safety ................................. - Page 4 Valley Classic Control Panel Table of Contents...
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Page 5: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Relevant information will be transmitted via email Valmont Industries Inc. in response to a reasoned request by national authorities Nordring 4 45894 Gelsenkirchen Germany +49(151)16716790 Ron Pollak Date of Issue: December 17, 2018 Senior Electrical Engineer Place of Issue: Valley, NE 68064 Valmont Industries, Inc. -
Page 6: Electrical Safety Statement
• The resistance between the irrigation machine and the generator must be substantially below 80 ohms. About This Manual This manual only covers the operation of the Valley Classic Control Panel. Sections related to safety, pivot hardware, maintenance, towing, troubleshooting and winterization are covered in the appropriate Valley Pivot Owners Manual. -
Page 7: Safety
Valley Classic Control Panel Safety Recognize Safety Information This irrigation equipment may be powered by high voltage which can be extremely dangerous if used improp- erly. For maximum safety and optimum performance of the machine, all owner’s operator’s and maintenance personnel must read and understand the owner/operator manual(s), all safety messages in this manual and safety signs/decals on the machine before operating this equipment. -
Page 8: Use Of Personal Protective Equipment
Valley Classic Control Panel Safety Use Of Personal Protective Equipment • People working in areas where there are potential electrical hazards must use, personal protective equipment that is appropriate for the specific parts of the body to be protected and for the work to be performed. Refer to U.S. -
Page 9: Minimum Working Clearance
Lighting. Available here: www.faa.gov/regulations_policies/advisory_circulars • For irrigation machines near private or unregulated airfields, including farm-based airstrips, Valley strongly recommends complying with the same standards and requirements as Civil airports as shown in Part 77. • Regulations vary by country, contact your local aviation authority for guidance. -
Page 10: Overhead Power Lines
Valley Classic Control Panel Safety Overhead Power Lines Assembling, towing or transporting irrigation machine components such as but not limited to the pivot point, linear cart, span/drive unit assemblies, overhangs and/or corner assemblies underneath or near power lines is extremely dangerous because of the risk of electrocution. -
Page 11: Minimal Lockout / Tagout Procedure
Valley Classic Control Panel Safety Minimal Lockout / Tagout Procedure The following procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment. It is used to ensure that the machine... -
Page 12: Operate Safely
Operate Safely Valley Irrigation Machines are designed with safety in mind. However, if this machine is operated incorrectly, it may pose a safety threat to the operator. A good safety program is much like a chain, it is only as strong as its weakest link. - Page 13 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ cian or an authorized Valley dealer immediately.
- Page 14 Valley Classic Control Panel Safety Operate Safely (Continued) CAUTION WARNING AVOID HIGH PRESSURE WATER STREAMS LIGHTNING AND THE MACHINE Avoid body contact with high pressure water streams. Stay away from the machine during an electrical storm. An irrigation machine makes a good path to earth.
- Page 15 Repeated safety override start attempts can discontinue use and adjust the shutoff setting or cause severe structural damage. call your Valley dealer to repair the end gun shut Call your Valley dealer if the machine fails to start. off mechanism.
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Page 16: Safety Decals
Valley Classic Control Panel Safety Safety Decals These Danger, Warning, and Caution decals appear in various locations on a Valley irrigation machine. You MUST familiarize yourself and other operator’s with these safety decals. For replacement of any decal, contact your local Valley dealer. - Page 17 Valley Classic Control Panel Safety Safety Decals (Continued) WARNING TIRE AND RIM FOR IRRIGATION USE ONLY. ADJUST PRESSURE BEFORE USE. SEE OWNERS MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED PRESSURE. 18 PSI [1.2 BAR] MAXIMUM WARNING WARNING WARNING TIRE AND RIM FOR TIRE AND RIM FOR TIRE AND RIM FOR IRRIGATION USE ONLY.
- Page 18 Valley Classic Control Panel Safety Safety Decals (Continued) WARNING Improper installation of this motor may result in fire, explosion, electrical shock or other personal injuries. Read operating instructions Disconnect power before maintenance. Open all circuits before removing conduit box cover. Be sure motor is properly grounded per local and national codes.
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Page 19: Overview
Overview Valley Classic Control Panel Overview Controls and Components The inside door of the Classic control panel is shown below in Figure 19-1. DANGER • 480 VOLTS – DO NOT OPEN THE INTERIOR CONTROL PANEL DOOR, ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR. -
Page 20: Main Disconnect Switch
Valley Classic Control Panel Overview Main Disconnect Switch The main disconnect switch controls power to the machine and has three positions, ON, OFF, and Test. See Figure 20-1. In the ON position, the control panel is on and power is provided to the machine. -
Page 21: Start-Stop / Safety Override Switch
WARNING 2. Safety Return Light • REPEATED SAFETY OVERRIDE ATTEMPTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE STRUCTURAL DAM- AGE. CALL YOUR LOCAL VALLEY DEALER SHOULD THE MACHINE FAIL TO START. Safety Return Light The small light above the Start-Stop rocker switch is the Safety Return Light. See Figure 21-1. -
Page 22: Forward / Reverse Switch
DANGER High Voltage! Valley Classic Control Panel 480 Volts can kill. CAUTION CAUTION Lock Machine Power Overview DO NOT HOLD BUTTON DEPRESSED in the “OFF” position Forward / Reverse Switch LONGER THAN 3 SECONDS. REPEATED START ATTEMPTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS before opening cover. -
Page 23: Wet / Dry Switch
480 Volts can kill. Lock Machine Power Valley Classic Control Panel DO NOT in the “OFF” position LONGER START AT before opening cover. Overview Wet / Dry Switch 0997326 The Wet / Dry switch works in combination with the optional low pressure switch and has two positions, wet and dry. -
Page 24: Stop-In-Slot (Sis) On / Off Switch
NOT stop at the preset location. To set the stop in slot stop location, refer to the End Gun Shut-Off and Stop In Slot Option section in The Valley Pivot Owners Manual. Engine Run / Start Switch Figure 24-1 1. -
Page 25: Volt Meter
Valley Classic Control Panel Overview Volt Meter The volt meter displays the voltage being delivered to the machine from the control panel. See Figure 25-1. The recommended operating voltage is the nominal supply voltage. See Figure 25-2. During normal operation the meter should read ap- proximately the nominal supply voltage. -
Page 26: Percent Timer
Valley Classic Control Panel Overview Percent Timer The percent timer regulates the revolution time of the machine and the amount of water applied. See Figure 26-1. A percent timer setting of 100 percent indicates the end tower of the machine would move continuously, providing the shortest revolution time and applying the least amount of water. -
Page 27: Operation
Valley Classic Control Panel Operation Starting The Machine Wet (With Water) Before Starting Machine 1. ALWAYS make sure that vehicles, other equipment, livestock and persons are clear of the machine before operation. 2. Place the WET/DRY switch in the DRY position to... -
Page 28: Starting The Machine Dry (Without Water)
Valley Classic Control Panel Operation Starting The Machine Dry (Without Water) Before Starting Machine 1. ALWAYS make sure that vehicles, other equipment, livestock and persons are clear of the machine before operation. 2. Place the WET/DRY switch in the DRY position to... -
Page 29: Stopping The Machine
Valley Classic Control Panel Operation Stopping The Machine Emergency Stopping To stop the machine in an emergency situation, shut off any one of the following: • Main Service Disconnect Switch from public power to the control panel. See Figure 29-1. -
Page 30: Percent Timer
Valley Classic Control Panel Operation Percent Timer Theory of Operation The percent timer controls the length of time that the last regular drive unit runs. Example: if a 60 second percent timer is set to 50%, during the 60 second cycle the last regular drive unit will run for 30 seconds and then stop for 30 seconds before starting the next cycle. -
Page 31: Testing The Percent Timer
Valley Classic Control Panel Operation Testing the Percent Timer The percent timer should be tested for proper op- eration at the beginning of each growing season and then every month throughout the season. To test the percent timer do the following: 1. -
Page 32: Percent Timer Setting Calculations
Valley Classic Control Panel Operation Percent Timer Setting Calculations The percent timer regulates the system speed which controls the amount of water being applied per revo- INCHES(MM) PER PERCENT TIMER HOURS PER lution. REVOLUTION SETTING REVOLUTION 0.15 (3.8) A percent timer setting of 100% would indicate that 0.20 (5.1) - Page 33 Valley Classic Control Panel Operation Percent Setting Timer Calculations (Continued) 2. Determine the End Tower Rotational Speed at 100% Timer Setting from the following chart: Standard Tires Retread High Float Maxi-Float Last Regular Drive Unit *** 11.2 x 24 11 x 24.5 14.9 x 24...
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Page 34: Percent Timer Setting Calculation Worksheet
Valley Classic Control Panel Operation Percent Timer Setting Calculation Worksheet 1. Determine Machine Length. SL = __________ feet SL = __________ Meters 2. Determine the End Tower Rotational Speed at 100% Timer Setting. Speed = __________ ft/min Speed = __________ M/min 3. - Page 35 Valley Classic Control Panel Operation Percent Timer Setting Calculation Worksheet (Continued) 6. Determine Inches (millimeters) Per Revolution and Hours Per Revolution for any percent timer setting using these two formulas: Inches (millimeters) Per Revolution = 100% = (_____) Inches(millimeters)/Per Revolution 90% = (_____) ÷...
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Page 36: Appendix
Appendix Valley Classic Control Panel Appendix Tire Pressure Proper tire pressure is important! Operating with low TIRE PRESSURE TABLE tire pressure will damage the tires and drive train. Span Drive Units Check tire pressure at least three times a year; at...
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