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- Page 1 Technical Handbook BENOMIC Berg Hortimotive Burg. Crezeelaan 42a 2678 KZ De Lier Nederland Tel: +31 (0) 174- 517 700 Fax: +31 (0) 174- 516 958 E- mail: info@berghortimotive.nl Internet: www.berghortimotive.com...
- Page 2 Berg Hortimotive, CE mark, serial and type reference, serial number, year of construction. If you would like to contact Berg Hortimotive, or one of their dealers with respect to this BENOMIC, please ensure that this information is always readily available.
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Page 3: Declaration
De Lier, 2019 No part of this publication may be reproduced and/or published by way of print, photocopy, film or by any other means without the prior written consent of Berg Hortimotive, registered at De Lier, the Netherlands. Exceptions to this include parts of the documentation which are intended for reproduction, such as abridged instructions and specifications on the machine itself. -
Page 4: Guarantee
For a period of 6 months after delivery, Berg Hortimotive gives the client a warranty on material and manufacturing defects that occur during normal use. This warranty does not apply if the defects are caused by improper use or causes other than by material and manufacture, if Berg Hortimotive - following consultation with the client - delivers used material or used goods or if the cause of the defects cannot be demonstrated clearly. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents DECLARATION ..............................3 ..............................3 OPYRIGHT ............................... 3 IABILITY ..............................4 UARANTEE FOREWORD ................................ 4 INTRODUCTION ..............................6 ............................... 6 ENERAL ..........................6 UPPLIERS INFORMATION SAFETY ................................7 ......................7 XPLANATION OF SAFETY TERMINOLOGY ........................... 7 AFETY NSTRUCTIONS ............................ -
Page 6: Introduction
Introduction General You have made a good choice by purchasing the Berg Hortimotive BENOMIC. You are the owner of an first class piece of equipment that has been manufactured with great care. You will gain the most advantage from the equipment provided that you carefully follow the instructions given in this handbook with regard to safety, operating and maintenance. -
Page 7: Safety
Safety Explanation of safety terminology Safety terminology Danger : Indicates serious or even fatal injury may occur if the instructions in the handbook are ignored. Warning : Indicates injury if the instructions described in this handbook are ignored. Caution : Indicates damage may occur to the equipment if the instructions described in this handbook are ignored. - Page 8 Instructions from the employer. Repairs to the BENOMIC may only be carried out by staff specially trained by Berg Hortimotive. During maintenance activities on the scissors they should always be supported using the scissor wedges (see 9.2).
- Page 9 Unless the key has been removed from the main switch. It is forbidden to carry out modifications/alterations to the BENOMIC without receiving prior written consent from Berg Hortimotive Before travelling along the pipe rail track always check that there are no persons in the immediate vicinity.
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Page 10: Safety Symbols
Safety symbols A number of safety symbols are located on the BENOMIC for your information. The symbols are designed to warn the operator of possible dangers and also dangerous situations. Always take heed of the warnings and if in doubt about the meaning of a particular symbol, please contact your supplier for further explanation. -
Page 11: Application
Application Scope The BENOMIC has been designed for professional use in greenhouses in the horticultural sector. Operation may only be carried out by one person with a minimum age of 18 years who has received adequate instruction with regard to the BENOMIC and who has received a copy of the written (safety) instructions and has read and fully understood the contents of this manual. - Page 12 Fig. 3.2 - Maximum dimensions of the 2-scissor up to 3 meter Fig. 3.4 - Maximum dimensions of the 2-scissor up to 3.5 meter Fig. 3.3 - Minimum dimensions of the 2-scissor up to 3 meter Fig. 3.5 - Minimum dimensions of the 2-scissor up to 3.5 meter ...
- Page 13 Fig. 3.6 - Maximum dimensions of the 3-scissor model up to 3.5m Fig. 3.8 - Maximum dimensions of the 3-scissor model up to 4.4m Fig. 3.9 - Minimum dimensions of the 3-scissor model up to 4.4m Fig. 3.7 - Minimum dimensions of the 3-scissor model up to 3.5m ...
- Page 14 Fig. 4.0 - Maximum dimensions of the 4-scissor model up to 5.7m Fig. 4.0 - Minimum dimensions of the 4-scissor model up to 5.7m 14 / 43 Translated user manual (EN-V11) BENOMIC...
- Page 15 Emergency Lifting system lowering valve limit switch 0.37kW motor Lifting swivelling Hydraulic Motor Drive wheel Hydraulic pump Switch box Chain flange Fig. 4.2 - Names of the parts on the lower construction of the BENOMIC Fig. 4.3; Left: Benomic with heavy duty double scissor, twin controls, sliding rack, hopper and rails.
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Page 16: Transport
Transport External transport If the BENOMIC has to be moved, please carry it out as follows: 1. Collapse the scissor construction completely. 2. Pull in the lift wheels so that the trolley is only standing on the flange wheels. 3. Set the direction of travel switch to neutral (0) and the speed indicator at 0. 4. -
Page 17: Putting Into Operation
The BENOMIC has been specially designed to travel on a pipe rail system. All pipe rail trolleys are checked for functionality and safety before leaving the Berg Hortimotive factory. Before starting up the BENOMIC, the items described at 7.1 should first be inspected. -
Page 18: Minimum Requirements For A Pipe Rail System
Minimum requirements for a pipe rail system The rails (usually heating pipes) must have an external diameter of between 51mm and 45mm and a wall thickness of at least 2mm. The minimum material specifications for the pipes is as follows: Steel 37 (S235JR). The supports for the pipe rail system must be no greater than 1.25m distance from each other. -
Page 19: Alignment Warnings System
Alignment warnings system The BENOMIC is fitted with an alignment indicator with an acoustic warning signal. The alignment indicator provides an acoustic signal when the trolley is out of alignment in excess of 2. When this occurs all activities must be stopped immediately, the scissor brought down as far as possible - exit the platform then take the BENOMIC back while walking next to the trolley. -
Page 20: Usage
Usage Make sure that you are familiar with the BENOMIC and its controls. Ensure that those using the BENOMIC have received instructions and have thoroughly read and understood the safety instructions and have also read and understood this user’s manual. - The BENOMIC should only be put into operation when the operator is certain that there is nobody in the immediate vicinity of the Pipe Rail Trolley. -
Page 21: Operation
Operation 8.1.1 Controls located on the lower trolley Fig. 6.1 - Controls on the lower trolley of the BENOMIC 1. MAIN SWITCH/ EMERGENCY STOP The BENOMIC can be switched on by way of the main switch. The trolley is ON if the red key is in the direction of travel (vertical), and the trolley is OFF if the red key is at right angles to the direction of travel. -
Page 22: Controls Located On The Platform
4. BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR The battery condition indicator provides information about the battery. The battery is full when all the leds are lit - the fewer leds lit up, the lower the state of charge. The leds are coloured green, orange and red. The battery is full (80 - 100%) when the red, orange and green leds are lit - it is half full (40 - 70%) when the orange and red leds are lit - the battery is completely discharged (20 - 30%) when only the red leds are lit. - Page 23 6. DIRECTION OF TRAVEL / REVERSE DIRECTION SWITCH The direction of travel can be chosen by setting the selector switch in the desired position. The neutral position on the switch is at the centre (0). When leaving the BENOMIC always put the switch in neutral! 7.
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Page 24: Emergency Lowering Valve
Emergency lowering valve The emergency lowering valve is located below the scissor and under a cover plate. If the scissor refuses to lower via the controls on the platform (9) as well as those at top end on the BENOMIC (2), remove the cover by unscrewing the bolt and putting the plate to one side through the scissor legs. -
Page 25: Cleaning
The harvest container along with its accessories (rails/sliding rack, etc) must only be supplied by Berg Hortimotive The harvest container serves as a buffer for harvesting peppers. The maximum load capacity of the platform should be reduced by the weight of the container and the sliding rack. - Page 26 Problem B : The platform will not go up or down Cause : Lifting system limit switches not connected or defective. Solution : Completely collapse lift system and check switch Batteries flat. (red leds 2x flashing on battery condition indicator) Charge up the batteries with the charger Battery terminals make bad contact Clean and re-tighten battery terminals...
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Page 27: Disposal
Disposal If your BENOMIC has to be disposed of, for whatever reason, this must be carried out by your supplier or by another company that specialises in dismantling vehicles. On no account should you take your BENOMIC to a scrap dealer or to the rubbish tip. The BENOMIC should be dismantled and the chemical parts including hydraulic fluids and battery acid removed separately. -
Page 28: Specialist Maintenance
Specialist maintenance Maintenance and repairs to the items listed below may only be carried out by qualified specialists recognised by Berg Hortimotive: - Activities connected with the electrical system (excluding the exchange of the foot pedals and batteries) - All work concerning the hydraulic system. -
Page 29: Inspection Carbon Brushes
Inspection carbon brushes 1. Raise the BENOMIC STAR thereby making the motor accessible. 2. Blow the carbon brushes clean with compressed air 3. Unscrew the grill, 4. Pull up the carbon brush, 5. Carbon brushes less than 1 cm long should be replaced - consult your dealer. Fig. -
Page 30: Charging The Batteries
Charging the Batteries Charge the batteries according to the status indication of the battery condition indicator between 50 and 20% residual capacity and try to approach this advice as closely as possible to the 20% residual capacity. BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR The battery condition indicator provides information about the battery. -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
Technical specifications BENOMIC pipe rail trolley with hydraulic scissor and lift system type number 51xx.xx.xxxx 2-scissor 2-scissor 2-scissor 2-scissor Type: 3m model heavy duty 3.5m model heavy duty Dimensions[mm]: standard 3m model standard 3.5m model centre to centre 420-800 420-800 420-800 420-800 dimension... - Page 32 Type: 3-scissor model 3-scissor model 4-scissor model excl. stabilizers incl. stabilizers incl. stabilizers Dimensions[mm]: centre to centre 420-800 420-800 420-800 dimension Length 1940 1940 1940 Width c to c+180 c to c + 180 c to c + 180 Lower trolley step height from concrete Step height to platform at lowest position...
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Page 33: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
EC Declaration of Conformity (according to Appendix IIA of the Machine Guidelines) Berg Hortimotive Burg. Crezeelaan 42a 2678 KZ De Lier – the Netherlands T: +31 (0)174 – 517700 www.berghortimotive.nl Hereby declare under their own responsibility that: Pipe rail trolley type BENOMIC with double hydraulic scissor and hydraulic lift wheels up to 3 or 3.5 metres in height... -
Page 34: Appendix 1: Maintenance Log Book
Appendix 1: Maintenance log book Repairs and/or maintenance activities described on the form below. Date Description of repair/maintenance Name of Type no:……………… Serial no:………………………… company/engineer 34 / 43 Translated user manual (EN-V11) BENOMIC... -
Page 35: Appendix 2: Operation Of The Stabilizers
Appendix 2: Operation of the stabilizers The Benomic 3-scissors and 4-scissors must be carried out with stabilizers if the working height is higher than 3,5 meters. It is important that the stability is ensured in order to be able to. It is not allowed to work at height if the surface is gives not sufficient bearing capacity. - Page 36 Locking horizontal Release the locking pin by pulling up the knob (Fig. 2). Hold the knob and pull out the stabilizer arm to the maximum position (Fig. 3) Let loose the locking pin knob and be sure that the locking pin is fixed in a locking hole (Fig.
- Page 37 Locking vertical Release the locking pin by puling up the knob (Fig. 5). Move the vertical post downwards until it reach the ground. Let loose the locking pin knob and be sure that the locking pin is fixed in a locking hole.
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Page 38: Appendix 3: Safety Data Sheet Battery
Appendix 3: Safety data sheet battery Battery advice The next chapter provides advice for efficient use, safety and maintenance. Efficient use of the pipe rail trolley and battery The following instructions are intended to promote. Efficient use of the pipe rail trolley and the useful life of the batteries. - Page 39 'fully charged' cut-out - these are available battery acid from Berg Hortimotive Use only chargers suitable for 24V-110Ah - Lead/acid batteries! (see charger instructions) Do not interrupt the charging process - allow the batteries to become fully charged - check the charger indicator.
- Page 40 Comment Check how many battery chargers can be connected to one group. This can be calculated by multiplying the amperage by the voltage. e.g.: 16A*230V =3680W Now check the output of the battery charger. Divide this total amount by the output of the battery charger. e.g.: 3680/700=5.25.
- Page 41 4. Intervention actions 4.1 General • Keep upwind. Put on protective equipment before entering danger area. 4.2 Spillage • Stop leaks if possible. • Dilute spillage with water spray as far as necessary to reduce hazard. Contain run off by any means available.
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Page 43: Appendix 4: Cleaning The Powder Coating
Appendix 4: Cleaning the powder coating The importance of cleaning and maintenance: It retains the appearance and image of the product over a longer period. It extends the life-span. It prevents corrosion. It helps prevent the spread of plant diseases. ...
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