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OPERATING MANUAL
for
A
RAINSTAR
3
Version VII-2012
Art. No. 827 9978

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL RAINSTAR Version VII-2012 Art. No. 827 9978...
  • Page 2 Introduction Thank you for buying BAUER RAINSTAR A3 ! The present manual is a very important document that describes how to operate and BAUER RAINSTAR A3. This manual describes the system as detailed as possible. If you need still more information, please contact your dealer or turn directly to BAUER in Voitsberg/Austria.
  • Page 3 / fax: Note: Please make a note of the type and serial number of your RAINSTAR A3 and accessories. Be sure to specify these details every time you contact your dealer. In all warranty claims and correspondence relati ng to this machine it is essential to specify the full serial number group incl uding all letters.
  • Page 4 Intended use  BAUER RAINSTAR A3 is built exclusively for normal agricultural applications (intended use).  Any use beyond this normal use is considered non-conforming. Manufacturer is not liable for damage resulting from such non-conforming use, the sole li ability for damage from non-conforming use is with the user.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Index GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION ......2 GENERAL ..........................6 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE RAINSTAR A3 ............7 DESCRIPTION ........................8 PUTTING INTO OPERATION ..................... 9 STEPS TO BE CARRIED OUT ONCE OR FROM TIME TO TIME ..........9 OPERATING MODE I: PE-PIPE PULL-OFF ...................

  • Page 6: General Instructions For Safety And Accident Prevention

    Inspect the hydraulic lines at regular interval s and replace them immediately in case of defects or ageing. Replaced hoses must comply with t he technical specifications of the implement manufacturer! When looking for leaks use only suitable equipment because of the injury hazard involved! Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 7 Before electric welding on the tractor and mounted machines the generator and battery cables must be disconnected! Spare parts must meet manufacturer’s minimum te chnical specifications! This is the case for instance with original spare parts for instance! Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 8 6 26 4 12 Up to 220.000 V H = 4 m 6 16 8 28 6 14 Up to 380.000 V 5 16 7 26 5 14 H = 5 m 7 18 9 28 7 16 Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 9 2. This applies to both the use of wide-range sprinklers and boom carts AS 26 / 32. The water jet of the nozzles and the sprinkler must not reach any electric lines. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...

  • Page 10: General

    The BAUER RAINSTAR A3 is a universal machine su itable of covering fields of varying lengths widths. There is no need for supervision while the system is operating.

  • Page 11: Safety Precautions For The Rainstar A3

    The RAINSTAR A3 is licensed for transport in agricultural operation only. For transportation on public roads, all applicable traffic requirements must be strictly observed. For safety reasons, it is not allowed to tr ansport the RAINSTAR A3 by pulling it with WARNING!

  • Page 12: Description

    2 DESCRIPTION The RAINSTAR A3 is a universal irrigation machine for varying lengths and widths of fields and it is best suited for sprinkling seed crops and horticultures, par ks, vegetable plantations as well as any kind of grassland. The main components are a two-wheel undercarriage,...

  • Page 13: Putting Into Operation

    Mechanical regulation: To keep the retraction speed constant on all layers independent of the pipe length still lying on the field, the RAINSTAR A3 is equipped with a layer compensating device. It is actuated by the shut-off frame that is always re sting against the PE-pipe and acts on the regulating flap of the turbine via control rods.

  • Page 14: Operating Mode I: Pe-Pipe Pull-Off

    Adjust the undercarriage in a level position with the jack. When positioning the RAINSTAR A3, make sure that t he machine's vertical axis of rotation is in the middle of the driving lane or centered between two crop rows.
  • Page 15 3.1.2 LOWERING THE CART Unlock the cart mechanically in working position. Pull up the locking lever. Now loosen the reel brake. SWITCHING POSITIONS OF THE SHUT-OFF LEVER Working position PE-pipe retraction PE-pipe pull-off Tractor rewind 834 9274 Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 16 Couple the pressure hose. Open the water supply. When the full operating pressure has been reached and clear water is discharged at the sprinkler's nozzle in a full jet without air bubbles, push the gear shift lever to the "PE-pipe retraction" position. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 17 In the table you find the hole position. Hole 1 is the bottom hole. Note: Smalls corrections deviating from the chart could be necessary, because the friction resistance of the Pipe on the ground is equal. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 18 The water supply is stopped by the optional "overpressure shut-off valve". Once the PE-pipe retraction has been finished, withdraw the supports by means of the winch. Move in the reel brake before the transport. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...

  • Page 19: Operating Mode Ii: Laying Down The Pe-Pipe

    Moreover, the laying down method allows to use smaller tractors because no pulling forces are applied on the pipe. Drive into the field with the RAINSTAR A3 taking into consideration the sprinkler's distance of throw. *) W = distance of throw of the sprinkler Lower the cart as described under Operating Mode I, item "Lowering the Cart"...
  • Page 20 WARNING! permitted when the PE-pipe has been slackened completely! Move the gear shift lever to shut-off position! This shut-off position also must be used for the transport of the machine on the roads! Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 21 PTO, the automatic shut-off system is inactive. Therefore you must stop the PTO in time and wind up the end of the PE-pipe with the hand wheel. This will prevent damage to cart, shut-off system, gearbox etc. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...

  • Page 22: Mechanical Regulation

    By fixing the bolt of the control rod one hole up, regulation will be reduced so that the retraction speed increases up to the last layer. By fixing the bolt of the control rod one hole down, regulation will be increased so that the retraction speed is reduced up to the last layer. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...

  • Page 23: Quick Stop

    This step is essential for trouble-free operation of the winding mechanism. 7 SHUT-OFF AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT Unattended operation of the RAINSTAR A3 is ensured by a final- and safety shut-off device. The final shut-off device is actuated when the sprinkler cart pushes against the shut-off frame which in turn operates the gearbox shut-off lever through a system of rods stoppi ng thus the drive.

  • Page 24: Cart

    For retraction, the cart is lifted automatically. OVERPRESSURE SHUT-OFF VALVE With an overpressure shut-off valve, the water supply to the machine is interrupted completely at the end of the irrigation run. When the valve closes, pressure rises in the supply line. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...

  • Page 25: Winterization - Draining

    Open the ball cock at the bottom of the Ti 7 turbine. We recommend closing the ball cock only when you start up the machine at the beginning of the next season. Clean the RAINSTAR A3 and regrease all appropriate points. The machine should preferably be stored in a roofed shelter where it is protected from direct exposure to the weather.

  • Page 26: Winding Mechanism - Starting Position

    Loosen the winding chain (1) between the reel and the helically grooved spindle (2). Step 3: By turning the helically grooved spindle (2), the winding carriage (3) is moved to the right outer reversing point of the groove  value: 13 mm. 13 mm Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 27 At this point, the winding carriage moves from the reversing point to the left (direction A). Step 5: Mount the winding chain (1), the reel remains unchanged with the inlet bend pointing down. Tighten the winding chain (1). Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...

  • Page 28: Setting The Gearbox Shut-Off Device

    Turn the drive shaft at the gearbox (pulley). With the value of 2 mm at the gearbox and the value of "X" at the shut-off frame, the PTO must not turn anymore. (Put a hand wheel on the PTO for easier checking of the turning movement.) Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 29 Put the shut-off frame (13) against the PE-pipe (last layer). Move the shut-off lever (9) to position "PE-pipe retraction". Pull the shut-off frame (13) to shut-off position (= mm off the reel). The shut-off lever must jump to shut-off position! Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...

  • Page 30: Speedometer

    STEP 2 km or m is blinking on the right top of the display. Change to " " by means of the MODE key. STEP 3 Press the SET key to confirm your selection. No w A4 changes automatically to the setting mode for the radius factor. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 31 CLK display. CONVERSION TABLE FOR DISPLAYED SPEED 834 9278 Lage/Layer 1 Lage/Layer 2 Lage/Layer 3 Lage/Layer 4 Einzugs‐  Retraction  Tachoanzeige / Displayed Speed geschwindigkeit  Speed ft/h 13,3 12,0 10,9 17,8 16,0 14,5 22,2 20,0 18,1 26,7 24,0 21,8 31,1 28,0 25,4 35,5 32,0 29,0 Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...

  • Page 32: Service And Maintenance

    We cannot emphasise often enough that proper service at the right time is e ssential for the operating reliability and service life of a machine. At the end of every irrigation season, t he RAINSTAR A3 should be checked and cleaned thoroughly and all parts should be greased carefully.

  • Page 33: Trouble-Shooting

    Incorrect drive transmission. Select proper gear transmission. not reached. Blocked sprinkler nozzle. Remove blockage. General: Compare connecting pressure and water flow with performance chart values. Cart is not lifted. Incorrect belt transmission. Select proper belt transmission Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 34 Hitch height - standard Weight incl. PE-pipe with water Cart track width Weight incl. empty PE-pipe Cart tires Overall length incl. cart Cart tire pressure Max. width of largest track Overall height Length of machine without cart Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...
  • Page 35 63 - 150 mm x m 55 x 170 63 x 125 63 x 150 m³ 4,8 - 20 3,2 - 8 8 - 16 3550 1730 1690 2890 1250 18x9.50-8 4PR 1000 - 1500 13x5.00/6 Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A3...

  • Page 36: Conformity Certificate

    14. CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE EC Declaration of Conformity according to EC Directive 2006/42/EC The manufacturer Röhren- und Pumpenwerk BAUER Gesellschaft m.b.H. Kowaldstraße 2, 8570 Voitsberg, Austria phone +43 3142 200-0; fax: +43 3142 200-320/-340 herewith confirms that the machine mentioned below...

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