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Page 1: Valley Classicplus Control Panel Owner's Manual
Valley ClassicPlus Control Panel Owner's Manual 0998940_C © 2019 Valmont Industries, Inc., Valley, NE 68064 USA. All rights reserved. www.valleyirrigation.com... - Page 2 Valley ClassicPlus Control Panel...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Valley ClassicPlus Control Panel Table of Contents Valley ClassicPlus 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 ClassicPlus Control Panel Table of Contents...
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Page 5: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Relevant information will be transmitted via e-mail 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
Valley pivot irrigation machines receiving power from a generator must have a cable connected from the irriga- tion machine structure to a ground rod and another cable from the irrigation machine structure to the ground terminal on generator in order for the differential (ground fault) circuit breaker to work. -
Page 7: Safety
Valley ClassicPlus Control Panel Safety Recognize Safety Information This irrigation equipment can 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/operators 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 ClassicPlus 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 ClassicPlus 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 ClassicPlus 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 2. Lock circuit situation. Call a qualified electrician or an The blue (OSHA safety color code) tag shown below authorized Valley dealer immediately. should also be filled out and attached to the discon- Circumstances which may cause you to suspect haz- nect after locking.
- Page 14 Safety Operate Safely (Continued) WARNING CAUTION 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 WARNING earth.
- Page 15 Valley dealer to repair the end gun shut off • NEVER DEPRESS AND HOLD THE START/STOP mechanism. SAFETY OVERRIDE SWITCH IN THE START PO- SITION FOR MORE THAN 3 TO 5 SECONDS.
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Page 16: Safety Decals
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 8" Pivot End Gun & Stop-In-S Standard & High Profile Assembly / Part Auto Reverse Contr Functional Area Safety Safety Decals (Continued) 1/2" x 1-1/2" Cap Screw ..........0161026 Track - Pivot Controls ..........178 Spring ...............0181085 EGSO Disk ..............178 5/16" Lock Nut ............0133007 1/2"...
- Page 18 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
Valley ClassicPlus Control Panel Overview Controls and Components The inside door of the ClassicPlus control panel is shown below in Figure 19-1. DANGER • 480 VOLTS – DO NOT OPEN THE INTERIOR CONTROL PANEL DOOR, ELECTRICAL SHOCK MAY OCCUR. • ALL NEEDED CONTROLS AND MONITORING DEVICES ARE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE INTERIOR CONTROL PANEL DOOR. -
Page 20: Main Disconnect Switch
FORWARD START WARD A three second auto restart is standard equipment NOTE built into the circuitry of the Valley system. In the event of a momentary power loss or voltage STOP REVERSE • If drive unit mounted auto reverse/auto stop... -
Page 21: Wet/Dry Switch
Figure 21-2 will NOT stop at the preset location. To set the stop location, refer to the End Gun Shut-Off and Stop In Slot Option section in The Valley Pivot System Owners Manual. PANEL FORWARD TOWERS... -
Page 22: Percentage Timer
Valley ClassicPlus Control Panel Overview Percentage Timer Volt Meter The percentage timer regu- The volt meter displays lates the revolution time of the the voltage being de- system. See Figure 22-1. livered to the machine from the control panel. The amount of water which the See Figure 22-3. -
Page 23: Option Switches
Figure 23-1 1. Run/Start Switch - Installed on all ClassicPlus Panels auto reverse/auto stop (combined options). See Fig- 2. Auto Reverse/Auto Stop - Installed with the ure 23-5. - Page 24 Valley ClassicPlus Control Panel Overview...
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Page 25: Operation
START switch on the center pivot control panel is pressed, the pump automatically starts. 11. Place the Engine RUN/START switch in the RUN posi- Check with your Valley dealer to determine how your tion. pump has been wired into your control panel.) 12. -
Page 26: Starting The System Dry (Without Water)
Valley ClassicPlus Control Panel Operation Starting The System Dry (Without Water) 6. Press the START-STOP switch to the START lo- 1. Inspect the wheel tracks to ensure there are no cation for 1 – 2 seconds and release. The system vehicles or other equipment which will obstruct should now start. -
Page 27: Stopping The Machine
Valley ClassicPlus 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 27-1. -
Page 28: Indicator Lights
END TOWER REVERSE rized Valley dealer and relay your observa- power to the panel and either the FORWARD tions of the “PANEL and TOWERS” lights or REVERSE light will be lit to indicate which during start-up procedure. -
Page 29: Safety Override Button
SAFETY OVERRIDE SWITCH BE USED. • THE OPERATOR MUST INSPECT THE ENTIRE SYSTEM BETWEEN EACH START ATTEMPT. • REPEATED OVERRIDE START ATTEMPTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. • CALL THE LOCAL VALLEY DEALER SHOULD THE SYSTEM FAIL TO START. ClassicPlus AUTO... -
Page 30: Percent Timer
Valley ClassicPlus 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... -
Page 31: Testing The Solid State Percent Timer
Valley ClassicPlus Control Panel Operation Testing the Solid State Percent Timer The percent timer should be tested for proper operation 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 ClassicPlus 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 A percent timer setting of 100% would indicate that 0.15 (3.8) - Page 33 Valley ClassicPlus 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 ClassicPlus 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 ClassicPlus 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 = (Inches(mm)/Revolution at 100%) (100) (Percent Timer Setting)
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Page 36: Appendix
Appendix Valley ClassicPlus 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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