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- Page 1 Technical Handbook METO Berg Hortimotive Burg. Crezeelaan 42a 2678 KZ De Lier The Netherlands 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 and year of construction. If you would like to contact Berg Hortimotive, or one of their dealers with respect to this METO, please ensure that this information is always readily available.
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Page 3: Declaration
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 4: A Pproval S Praying I Nstallation
The METO Automatic Spray Trolley will be approved but must be checked in combination with your liquid supply system such as; airlock, pump and liquid tank. The checks are (for example in England) part of the NSTS (National Sprayer Testing Scheme). -
Page 5: Foreword
Potentially dangerous situations are indicated together with recommendations for avoiding them. It is important that this handbook is carefully read in order to learn how the METO should be operated and maintained. By reading this handbook and then using the METO, you, or anyone else, will be assisted in using the METO in the correct manner thereby helping to avoid personal injury as well as damage to the machine. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
.............. 31 AINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BY THE OPERATOR ......................32 ERVICE LERT ) ............32 AINTENANCE OF THE DRIVE ON OUR SITE ................ 32 ENSIONING THE BELT OF THE HOSE REEL 5 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS... -
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction General You have made a good choice by purchasing the Berg Hortimotive METO. 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 8: Safety
Netherlands (see 7.2). The METO should only be used on the correct type of pipe rail system. Check that the centre-to-centre measurement of the rails and the pipe rail wagon correspond, check the pictogram on the trolley. - Page 9 Operating the METO may only take place when there are no other persons in the vicinity (apart from the operator) of the machine. The METO may only be operated by persons of 18 years or older who have received thorough instruction about the METO, who are fully familiar with this instruction handbook and are completely aware of the dangers associated with operating the machine.
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Page 10: S Afety Symbols
- An untidy working area can lead to dangerous situations. Always concentrate on the task in hand. - Always keep your wits about you when operating the METO. Never operate the METO when you are unable to concentrate properly or when taking medicine whereby it is not advisable to operate machines or drive in traffic. -
Page 11: R Esidual Risks
For more information about complete automation of your spraying equipment please contact your Berg Hortimotive dealer. It is forbidden to use the METO Spray Trolley outside or on a inadequate pipe rail system! 10 / 47... -
Page 12: P Osition And Names Of The Parts
Hose guide Spray boom protection Rear flange roll (counting roll) Stop bumper (front) Pipe rail detection Hose Drive roll (front side METO) Stop bumper (rear) Side spray nozzle Pipe rail guidance 11 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS... -
Page 13: Transport
Transport The METO Spray Trolley will be send to you in combination with a METO TRANS Trolley or as a single product. When delivered in a combination, the METO will be positioned in the METO TRANS to save space during transportation. Either way the METO will be put in the same condition. -
Page 14: Commissioning
Horticulture sector guidelines for pipe rail systems The METO has been designed to run on a pipe rail system. This means that there are rails on the paths between the plants which consists of two pipes of the same diameter and having a fixed width between them (centre-to-centre measurement). -
Page 15: M Inimum Requirements For The Pipe Rail System
Wheelbase between 62.5% and 125% of the support distance. All values for other pipe and tube rail supports should be calculated separately. Source: The Dutch health and safety catalog in force in the Netherlands https://agroarbo.nl/catalogus/buisrailsysteem/ 14 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS... -
Page 16: M Ounting The Spray Boom
Mounting the spray boom Connect the optional spray boom as described below: - Remove stainless steel cover at the front side of the METO (see figure 7.1) - Connect the boom to the fixation point (A) and the other fixation point positioned higher... - Page 17 Direct the hose underneath the reel (2) Connect the hose to the reels coupling (3) Rewind the hose; Put the METO on the lifting wheels (drive wheels in the air) and choose ‘drive backward’ in the manual menu and press the START button. Stop...
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Page 18: Operation
(see 1.4). - After use switch-off the METO and connect to the supplied trickle charger. - Keep the METO in a dry, frost-free storage area if it is expected to be idle for an extended period of time. -
Page 19: D Isplay
Display The display provides information about the METO settings. When switching on, the display always requests the password, enter 2678, followed by Enter - the main menu now appears. Please note, control the screen only with the fingers and NOT with hard sharp... - Page 20 Program for gardens with all the same paths is active. Program for block shaped gardens is active. Program for tapered gardens is active. 19 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS...
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Page 21: C Ontrols
[PRE-SPRAY TIME AFTER START METO] If it is preferred that the METO unit sprays while driving forwards to the gable, this setting can be selected so that spraying comes on before moving. (standard 0.5 sec) ... - Page 22 Enter the number of metres that have to be sprayed at the end of the path. [SIDESPRAY 1 (2) BACKWARDS] Select whether spraying must occur when driving the METO backwards to the main path. [SIDESPRAY 1 (2) BACKWARDS WHOLE PATH] This setting is active as standard so that the entire path is sprayed.
- Page 23 Whether the METO spraying machine travels onto the main path while spraying depends on option SIDESPRAY 1 (2) BACKWARDS WHOLE PATH being activated. If this is not activated, then this will be the distance that the METO must travel onto the path to come out at the centre.
- Page 24 (Do not enter anything if the paths are longer!) [INCREASE DISTANCE A PATH] Key in the distance increase per path in metres. (Do not enter anything if the paths are shorter!) 23 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS...
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Page 25: Standard Automatic Function
Shows the actual path in the actual Section. Only the contiguously entered Sections will be automatically sprayed in sequence! If there is a Section at "0 paths" in the settings menu, stop the METO at that Section and the message "READY" will flash on the screen. -
Page 26: Tapered Shape Automatic Function
If the number of tapered paths are sprayed, the message "READY" flashes on the screen. If the distance decrease or increase is set at "0" in the settings menu, the METO will drive the basic length on each path. Always check the green/yellow and the " LENGTH OF PATH " fields after an ALARM! 8.2.5... -
Page 27: Battery Status
On the inputs screen it is possible to see if inputs are active, or will be, when you operate a switch. This is useful when there is an alarm. On the outputs screen it is possible to see if outputs are active. 8.2.8 Alarm messages 26 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS... - Page 28 The METO always sprays the path completely if this error occurs. ALARM “Error motor drive " The drive motor regulator is faulty - switch the METO off and on, then check if it moves again. 27 / 47...
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Page 29: Alarms
ALARM “Error lifting wheels not maximum inside” This alarm only operates if the METO is fitted with a hydraulic hoist - put the hoist wheel further into the frame when this alarm is given. ALARM “Obstacle" * (Only with option Obstacle Detection Sensor) The obstacle sensor at the front has seen something in the AUTOMATIC mode. -
Page 30: Emergency Stop
Optionally, the METO can be equipped with a hydraulic lifting system for moving the spray trolley. Turn the knob to the right to activate the lifting system. Move the METO and turn the knob to the left to let the lifting system go in completely until a beep is heard. Out of use When the METO is not being used it should be stored with fully charged batteries in a dry and frost-free environment. -
Page 31: C Leaning
Regularly remove any remains of plants, leaves etc, and brush off any sand and dust. Clean the METO with a dry or slightly damp cloth, and never pour water over the METO or clean it using a steam or high-pressure water cleaner which can lead to serious damage... -
Page 32: Maintenance And Repair
Maintenance and Repair The METO pipe rail trolley is a product of extremely high quality. In order to safeguard this quality, the maintenance guidelines below should be strictly observed. Repairs and maintenance activities should be recorded in the maintenance logbook (see appendix III). -
Page 33: M Aintenance Of The Drive ( See Bsa On Our Site )
Berg Hortimotive and should be oiled after the first time used (first spraying cycle) when the factory coating is worn out (chain feels dry). Check that the carbon brush nozzles are fixed to the engine. - Page 34 Check the condition and tension of the V-belt, when the engine pulley slips when the drum is blocked the belt needs to be tightened. Put to the test the METO on the lifting wheels and drive manual backwards and hold the reel drum by hand force.
- Page 35 Carbon brushes less than 1 cm long should be replaced, consult your dealer. Put the METO down carefully to the ground, remove the batteries and repeat the above operations for the two brushes at the top of the engine. 34 / 47...
- Page 36 Clean the sprayer boom according to the recommendations in Appendix 4! Clean the METO Spray Trolley using a soft brush, dampen cloth and/or compressed Never clean the METO using a high pressure or steam cleaner (this can damage the electrical circuit)
- Page 37 5. Unfold the guide rails and make sure they are positioned in the cutouts. (photo 3) 6. Disengage the block pin (photo 3) and slide the batteries out of the METO on the cart. 7. Fold in the guide rails and position the cart so that the charged batteries are in front of the opening.
- Page 38 9.11 Pipe rail system maintenance The pipe rail system on which the METO runs should be checked on a regular basis. The system should always satisfy the Horticulture Sector Guidelines for Pipe Rail Systems in greenhouses (see 7.2). It is prohibited to use the Pipe rail wagon on a pipe rail system that does not satisfy these guidelines.
- Page 39 +31 (0)174 – 51 77 00 Hereby declares to take full responsibility that the following product METO Automatic Spray Trolley, touch screen, traction batteries 24V-110Ah, PG motor control, vulkollan wheels. Two electric valves and electric hose reel 24V with automatic hose guide and press filter. Suitable as a tool for spraying liquids inside the greenhouses.
- Page 40 Appendix 1: Maintenance Logbook Please outline repairs and/or maintenance carried out on the form below. Type: METO Automatic Spray Trolley touch screen Serial no.: ……………….. 1500XXX Date: Description of repairs/maintenance Name company/ technician 39 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN...
- Page 41 Appendix 2: Technical drawings Dimensions in mm. 40 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS...
- Page 42 11.9 Discharged battery Charged battery Before charging, switch off the METO with the emergency switch. When charging batteries, always connect them to the charger before switching it on. After the batteries have reading been charged, switch off the charger first, then disconnect the batteries.
- Page 43 When charging batteries, do not make repairs to the METO, nor carry out cleaning or any other activities. Turn off everything that consumes electricity before removing the batteries - this reduces the possibility of creating sparks. Always disconnect the earth cable (-) first when removing the batteries. When reinstalling the batteries, connect the earth cable (black) last.
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- Page 45 • Use chemical protection suit and self contained breathing apparatus while undressing contaminated co- workers or handling contaminated equipment. 7.2 Equipment clean up • Drench with water before transporting from incident. 44 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS...
- Page 46 Without rinsing there is a risk of clogging in the cap and precipitate on the outside of the nozzle. This can cause an abnormal spray pattern. Check before spraying the nozzles with clean water for obstructions. 45 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS...
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- Page 48 The above are only recommendations and therefore responsibility for the proper cleaning remains with the person carrying it out. Please contact the manufacturer if you have any queries regarding the appropriate cleaning products to be used. 47 / 47 Translated user manual V6_EN METO 1500XXXTS...