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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Please read carefully
before using the ma-
chine.
Keep for future reference.
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struction is to be considered as part of
the machine. Suppliers of new and sec-
ond-hand machines are required to
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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read carefully before using the ma- chine. Keep for future reference. This instruction manual/assembly in- struction is to be considered as part of the machine. Suppliers of new and sec- ond-hand machines are required to document in writing that the instruc- tion manual/assembly instruction was delivered with the machine and hand- Original instructions...
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Page 2: Technical Improvements
Preface Dear customer, By purchasing the QUANTRON-A control unit for the universal box spreader UKS and LINUS, you have shown confidence in our product. Thank you very much! We would like to justify this confi- dence. You have purchased a reliable, high-performance control unit. Should you, against all ex- pectations, encounter any problems: our customer service is always there for you. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface Technical improvements User instructions About this operator's manual ......... . . 1 Information on the illustration. - Page 4 Table of Contents Operation QUANTRON-A Switching on the control unit ......... . 21 Menu navigation .
- Page 5 Table of Contents Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Calling up the residual material during spreading ......65 Spreading in the AUTO km/h operating mode.
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Page 7: User Instructions
User instructions About this operator's manual This operator’s manual is an integral part of the control unit QUANTRON-A. The operator's manual contains important instructions for safe, proper and eco- nomic use and maintenance of the control unit. Compliance with its stipulations helps to avoid risks, reduce maintenance costs and downtime and to increase the machine's reliability and service life. -
Page 8: Instructions And Procedures
User instructions Warning severity level The degree of danger is indicated by the signal word. The levels are classified as follows: n DANGER Type and source of danger This warning warns of a danger posing an immediate threat to the health and life of persons. -
Page 9: Listings
User instructions A bullet is placed in front of these instructions: Handling instruction 1.2.3 Listings Listings without a specific sequence are shown with bullet points (level 1) and dashes (level 2): Property A Point A Point B Property B ... - Page 10 User instructions...
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Page 11: Layout And Function
Layout and function Layout and function Overview of supported universal box spreaders Function/options Type Type Electronic application rate control UKS 100-Q UKS 120-Q UKS 150-Q LINUS 17.1 UKS 190-Q UKS 230-Q UKS 300-Q Automatic metering shaft speed control LINUS 17.1 ... -
Page 12: Layout Of The Control Unit - Overview
Layout and function Layout of the control unit - overview Figure 2.1: Control unit QUANTRON-A No. Designation Function Control panel Consisting of foil buttons used to operate the device and the display for operating screens. Machine cable plug 39-pin plug connector for connecting the machine ca- connector ble to sensors and actuators. -
Page 13: Control Elements
Layout and function Control elements The operation of your universal box spreader is implemented via 17 foil buttons (13 fixed and 4 freely configurable foil buttons). Figure 2.2: Operating panel at the front of the unit NOTICE The operator’s manual describes the functions of the control unit QUANTRON- A as of software version 2.01.00 Designation Function... - Page 14 Layout and function Designation Function Clear/Reset Clearing an entry in an input field; Acknowledging alarm messages. Only in kg/ha configuration: Reset the excess or shortage quantity to 100%, L%/R% No function Menu Switch between operating screen and main menu. Cancelling entries and/or returning to the previous menu at the same time.
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Page 15: Display
Layout and function Display The display shows the current status information and the selection and input op- tions for the control unit. The most important information on the operation of the machine is displayed on the operating screen. NOTICE The exact representation of the operating screen depends on the actual settings selected as well as of the factory configuration. - Page 16 Layout and function No. Icon/display Meaning (in the example shown) Selection of the activation type for the simulated speed Grey: Manual Red: Automatic activation Selection of the function by means of the func- tion keys below. Icon fields Icon assignment to the fields depending on the menu Spreading density +/- ...
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Page 17: Operating Screen Of The Uks Gb And Linus Fertiliser Spreaders
Layout and function 2.5.2 Operating screen of the UKS GB and LINUS fertiliser spreaders Figure 2.4: Operating screen of the control unit (example: UKS operating screen) Figure 2.5: Operating screen of the control unit (example: LINUS operating screen) The icons and displays in the example have the following meaning: No. - Page 18 Layout and function No. Icon/display Meaning (in the example shown) Speed (rpm) warn- The warning icon indicates that the actual rpm devi- ing icon ates from the selected rpm. Display fields Configurable display fields (here: forward speed, flow factor and kg trip). Possible configuration: see chapter 4.9.2: Display ...
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Page 19: Structural Menu Overview
Layout and function Structural menu overview 2.6.1 Winter spreader UKS series... -
Page 20: Uks Gb And Linus Series Fertiliser Spreaders
Layout and function 2.6.2 UKS GB and LINUS series fertiliser spreaders... -
Page 21: Attachment And Installation
Attachment and installation Attachment and installation Requirements for the tractor Before installing the control unit, check to make sure your tractor meets the fol- lowing requirements: A minimum voltage of 11 V is essential at all times, even if multiple loads are ... -
Page 22: 7-Pin Plug Connector
Attachment and installation 3.2.2 7-pin plug connector The control unit receives the pulses for the current forward speed via the 7-pin plug connector 9684-1/ISO 11786). For this purpose, the 7-pin to 8-pin cable (ac- cessory) is connected to the forward speed sensor at the plug connector. [1] PIN 1: actual forward speed (radar) [2] PIN 2: theoretical forward speed (e. -
Page 23: Connecting The Control Unit
NOTICE Observe the machine type The QUANTRON-A control unit has been calibrated at the factory for the univer- sal box spreader with which it was supplied. Check the machine type in the Info menu. Refer to 4.10: Info, page... - Page 24 Attachment and installation Standard schematic connection diagram: Figure 3.3: Schematic connection diagram QUANTRON-A (standard) [1] Serial interface RS232, 8-pin plug connector [2] 39-pin machine plug [3] Metering slide actuator [4] Level sensor (option) [5] Agitator shaft speed sensor [6] LINUS: Proportional valve, agitator shaft speed...
- Page 25 Attachment and installation Schematic connection diagram for wheel sensor: km/h Figure 3.4: Schematic connection diagram QUANTRON-A (standard) [1] Serial interface RS232, 8-pin plug connector [2] 39-pin machine plug [3] Metering slide actuator [4] Level sensor (option) [5] Agitator shaft speed sensor...
- Page 26 [8] 3-pin plug connector conforming to DIN 9680 / ISO 12369 [9] Option: Y-cable (V24 RS232 interface for storage medium) [10] 7-pin plug connector conforming to DIN9684 [11] Forward speed sensor [12] Option: Power supply QUANTRON-A via ignition lock [13] Option: GPS cable and receiver...
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Page 27: Operation Quantron-A
There is a danger of slipping and injury of persons due to ejected spreading material. Before leaving for the place of spreading the electronic control unit QUANTRON-A must always be switched off. Switching on the control unit Requirements: The control unit is correctly connected to the machine and the tractor (for ex- ... - Page 28 Operation QUANTRON-A Figure 4.1: Start QUANTRON-A [1] ON/OFF switch...
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Page 29: Menu Navigation
Operation QUANTRON-A Menu navigation NOTICE Please refer to chapter 1.2.5: Menu hierarchy, keys and navigation, page 3 important notes regarding the display and navigation between menus. Accessing the main menu Press the Menu key. Refer to 2.4: Control elements, page ... -
Page 30: Weighing Trip Counter
Operation QUANTRON-A Weighing trip counter This menu provides values on the spreading work carried out. Press the kg key at the control unit. The weighing trip counter menu is displayed. Figure 4.2: Weighing/Trip counter menu Sub-menu Meaning Description... -
Page 31: Trip Counter
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.3.1 Trip counter This menu provides the following values: spread quantity (kg) spread area (ha) spread distance (m) Figure 4.3: Trip counter menu [1] Display of spread quantity since the last reset [2] Display of spread area since the last reset... -
Page 32: Residual Material
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.3.2 Residual material In the Rest (kg, ha, m) menu, you can query or input the residual material in the hopper. The menu indicates the possible area (ha) and distance (m) which can still be spread with the residual material. Both displays are calculated based on the fol-... - Page 33 Operation QUANTRON-A Entering the residual material when refilling: 1. Open the Weighing trip counter > Rest (kg, ha, m) menu. The residual material from the last spreading process is displayed. 2. Fill the hopper. 3. Enter the new total weight of the spreading material in the hopper.
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Page 34: Main Menu
Operation QUANTRON-A Main menu Figure 4.5: Main menu QUANTRON-A (Winter spreaders UKS) Figure 4.6: Main menu QUANTRON-A (Fertiliser spreaders) Sub-menu Meaning Description Spread. material set- Settings of the spreading operation. Page 29 tings Page 31 Fertiliser settings Machine configurat. Settings for tractor and machine. -
Page 35: Spreading Material Settings
Operation QUANTRON-A Spreading material settings You can adjust the settings for spreading material and spreading operation in this menu. 4.5.1 Spreading material settings for winter spreaders menu UKS Open the Main menu > Spread. mat. settings menu. Figure 4.7:... - Page 36 Operation QUANTRON-A Sub-menu Meaning/possible values Description Spreading density Specification of the step width by which the Page 36 spreading density can be manually in- creased or decreased later. Fertiliser chart Management of fertiliser charts. Page 38 NOTICE Not all parameters are displayed simultaneously in one menu window. The ar-...
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Page 37: Fertiliser Settings For Fertiliser Spreaders Menu
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.2 Fertiliser settings for fertiliser spreaders menu Open the Main menu > Fertiliser settings menu. Figure 4.8: Fertiliser settings menu, page 1 and 2 NOTICE Not all parameters are displayed simultaneously in one menu window. The ar- row keys enable switching to the next or previous windows. -
Page 38: Spreading Density/Application Rate
Operation QUANTRON-A Sub-menu Meaning/possible values Description +/- quantity Pre-setting the quantity reduction for the dif- Page 37 ferent spreading types. Fertiliser chart Management of fertiliser charts. Page 38 4.5.3 Spreading density/application rate In the Spreading density (UKS winter services) or Application rate (UKS GB and LINUS) the required spreading density/application rate with which the spreading material is to be applied can be entered. -
Page 39: Flow Factor
NOTICE Via the Calibration test menu, the flow factor can be determined and entered by means of the QUANTRON-A. Refer to 4.5.6: Calibration test, page NOTICE The flow factor calculation depends on the operating mode used. For further in- formation about the flow factor, refer to chapter 4.6.2: AUTO/MAN mode, page... -
Page 40: Rpm
NOTICE UKS only: The agitator shaft speed is set at the flow control valve. The rpm val- ue entered in the QUANTRON-A does not affect the actual agitator shaft speed. This entry is for information only. In the RPM menu, you can select the agitator shaft speed. - Page 41 Operation QUANTRON-A Running the calibration test: n WARNING Risk of injury during calibration Rotating machine components and ejected spreading material may cause injury. Before starting the calibration test, ensure that all require- ments have been met. Please observe the Calibration test chapter in the opera- tor's manual of the spreader.
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Page 42: Spreading Density +/- (Winter Spreader Only Uks)
Operation QUANTRON-A Recalculating the flow factor 6. Determine the collected weight 7. Enter the collected weight. 8. Press the Enter key. The new value is saved in the control unit. The Flow factor calculation window is displayed. NOTICE The range of the flow factor depends on the agitator shaft speed and must com- ply with the following values. -
Page 43: Application Rate (For Large Fertiliser Spreaders Uks Gb Or Linus)
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.8 +/- application rate (for large fertiliser spreaders UKS GB or LINUS) In this menu, an Application rate adjustment percentage can be specified for normal spreading. The preset value of the metering slide opening serves as basis (100%). -
Page 44: Fertiliser Chart
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.5.9 Fertiliser chart In these menus, you can create and manage your own fertiliser charts. NOTICE The selection of a fertiliser chart affects the spreading material settings at the control unit and the machine. The application rate setting remains unaffected. - Page 45 Operation QUANTRON-A Selecting a fertiliser chart: 1. Open the Fertiliser/spread. mat. settings > fertiliser chart menu. 2. Select the required fertiliser chart. The name field consists of the name of the spreading material, the working width, and the speed. 3. Press the Enter key.
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Page 46: Machine Configurat
Operation QUANTRON-A Machine configurat. In this menu, the tractor and machine settings can be configured. Open the Machine settings menu. Figure 4.10: Machine configurat. menu Sub-menu Meaning Description Tractor (km/h) Determining or calibrating the speed sig- Page 41 AUTO/MAN mode Setting the automatic or manual operating Page 44 mode. -
Page 47: Forward Speed Calibration
Fill only half of the machine, if possible. Access the forward speed calibration: In the QUANTRON-A control unit, you can save up to 4 different profiles for the type and number of pulses. You can assign names to these profiles (e.g. tractor name). - Page 48 Operation QUANTRON-A New calibration of the forward speed signal: You can either overwrite an existing profile or create a profile in an empty memory location. 1. Select the desired memory location in the Tractor (km/h) menu using the function key below.
- Page 49 Operation QUANTRON-A The number of pulses of the speed signal must still be specified below. If the ex- act number of pulses is known, it can be entered directly: 8. Open Tractor (km/h) > New calibration > Imp/100m in the menu.
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Page 50: Auto/Man Mode
For uniform spreading of the spreading material, a constant forward speed has to be ensured in manual operating mode. NOTICE For spreading with different operating modes, refer to chapter 5: Spreading op- eration with the QUANTRON-A control unit, page Menu Meaning Description AUTO km/h... - Page 51 In order to achieve an optimum spreading result, a calibration test should be car- ried out before spreading. 1. Switch on the control unit QUANTRON-A. 2. Open the Machine configurat. > AUTO/MAN mode menu. 3. Select AUTO km/h in the menu.
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Page 52: Special Spreading (+%; Winter Spreader Uks Only)
Operation QUANTRON-A MAN scale: manual operation with scale value 1. Open the Machine configurat. > AUTO/MAN mode menu. 2. Select MAN scale in the menu. The display shows the metering slide opening menu. 3. Enter the scale value for the metering slide opening. -
Page 53: Working Width
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.6.4 Working width The working width is factory set to the machine type with which the control unit is delivered. For mounting special equipment a smaller or greater working width may be required. The pre-set working width (in metres) can be adjusted in this menu. -
Page 54: Simulated Speed
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.6.6 Simulated speed In the simulated speed menu, a simulated speed can be specified for normal spreading. The simulated speed should be activated when starting at crossings, traffic lights or in the headlands. With the simulated speed function, the metering slide opens immediately and the spreading starts with the first meter. - Page 55 Operation QUANTRON-A Spreading with simulated speed: Requirements The operating screen is displayed. a) Automatic simulation is not activated; display field is highlighted in grey. 1. Press the Start/Stop key. The spreading operation is activated. 2. Press the T key with the machine at a standstill (see figure 2.2).
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Page 56: Fast Emptying
Fast emptying menu can be selected. Before storing the machine, we recommend to completely open the metering slide via the fast emptying function and to switch off the QUANTRON-A in this state. This prevents accumulation of humidity in the hopper. -
Page 57: File/Field Data
Operation QUANTRON-A File/field data In this menu, you can create and manage up to 200 files/field data files. NOTICE For reasons of understanding the term File is used for both, field data (fertiliser spreaders UKS GB and LINUS) and for file (winter spreader UKS). -
Page 58: Selecting A File
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.8.1 Selecting a file Already saved files can be selected and processed. The data already saved in the file is not overwritten, but the new values are added. NOTICE With the left/right arrow keys you can jump forward and back through the pag- es in the file menu. -
Page 59: Starting The Recording
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.8.2 Starting the recording Figure 4.16: Display of current file [1] Display of the page number [2] Name field of field data/file [3] Value fields [4] Display of the start time/date [5] Display of the stop time/date [6] Name field of fertiliser... -
Page 60: Stopping The Recording
Operation QUANTRON-A 3. Press the F1 function key [7]. The recording starts. The File menu displays the recording symbol for the current file. The operating screen displays the recording symbol. NOTICE If another file is opened, this file will be stopped. The active file cannot be delet- Figure 4.17: Recording symbol display... -
Page 61: Importing And Exporting Files
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.8.4 Importing and exporting files The control unit QUANTRON-A allows the import and/or export of the recorded field data/files. Importing files (PC to QUANTRON-A) Requirements: Use the USB stick supplied. Do not alter the directory structure on the USB stick. -
Page 62: System/Test
Operation QUANTRON-A System/test Use this menu for the system and test settings of the control unit. Open the Main menu > System/test menu. Figure 4.18: System/test menu Sub-menu Meaning Description Brightness Display settings The settings can be adjust- ed with the function keys + or -. -
Page 63: Setting The Language
4.9.1 Setting the language In the QUANTRON-A control unit, several languages can be set. The language package for your country is pre-set at the factory. NOTICE Should you miss a language, please contact your dealer. -
Page 64: Display Configuration
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.9.2 Display configuration The display fields in the operating screen of the control unit can be configured as desired. You can assign the three display fields with the following values if de- sired: Forward speed Flow factor (FF) ... -
Page 65: Test/Diagnosis
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.9.3 Test/diagnosis The Test/diagnosis menu enables function monitoring of specific sensors/actua- tors. NOTICE This menu is for information purposes only. The list of sensors depends on the equipment of the machine. Sub-menu Meaning Description Dosing slider Test for approaching the various position... - Page 66 Operation QUANTRON-A Slide example 1. Open the System/test > Test/diagnosis menu. 2. Select the metering slide in the menu. 3. Press the Enter key. The actuator/sensor status is displayed. Figure 4.20: Test/diagnosis; example: Slide [1] Position display [2] Signal display...
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Page 67: Data Transmission
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.9.4 Data transmission Data transmission is carried out using various data protocols. Sub-menu Meaning Automatic field documentation; transmission of field data to a PDA and/or Pocket PC via Bluetooth LH5000 Serial communication e.g. spreading using application cards TUVR... -
Page 68: Special Functions
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.11 Special functions 4.11.1 Text input In some menus, freely editable text can be entered. Figure 4.21: Text input menu (example) [1] Input field [2] Character field, display of available characters (language-dependent) [3] Function keys for navigation in the input field Entering text: 1. - Page 69 Operation QUANTRON-A Overwriting characters: A single character can be overwritten by another character. 1. Use the function keys to move the cursor to the position of the character to be deleted first in the input field. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the character to be written in the character field.
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Page 70: Entering Values With The Cursor Keys
Operation QUANTRON-A 4.11.2 Entering values with the cursor keys In some menus, numerical values can be entered. Figure 4.22: Input of numerical value (example application rate) [1] Input field Requirements: You are already in the menu in which you can enter numerical values. -
Page 71: Spreading Operation With The Quantron-A Control Unit
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit The QUANTRON-A control unit supports you with the setting of your machine be- fore you start your work. During spreading, functions of the control unit are also active in the background. -
Page 72: Spreading In The Auto Km/H Operating Mode
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Spreading in the AUTO km/h operating mode 1. Switch on the control unit QUANTRON-A. 2. Open the Machine configurat. > AUTO/MAN mode menu. 3. Select AUTO km/h in the menu. 4. Configure the fertiliser and/or spreading material settings: Application rate (kg/ha or g/m²) -
Page 73: Spreading In The Man Km/H Operating Mode
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Spreading in the MAN km/h operating mode If there is no speed signal, the MAN km/h operating mode is active. 1. Switch on the control unit QUANTRON-A. 2. Open the Machine configurat. > AUTO/MAN mode menu. -
Page 74: Spreading In The Man Scale Operating Mode
Spreading operation with the QUANTRON-A control unit Spreading in the MAN scale operating mode The MAN scale operating mode enables manual adjustment of the metering slide opening during spreading. 1. Switch on the control unit QUANTRON-A. 2. Open the Machine configurat. > AUTO/MAN mode menu. -
Page 75: Alarm Messages And Possible Causes
Alarm messages and possible causes Alarm messages and possible causes Various alarm messages can be displayed on the QUANTRON-A control unit dis- play. Meaning of the alarm messages Message in display Meaning Possible cause Fault in dosing system. Stop! The metering system actuator cannot reach the target value. - Page 76 Alarm messages and possible causes Message in display Meaning Possible cause Min. setting = 50 Application rate for dewing spreading material Max. setting = 400 outside of the valid range. The set value exceeds the reference values. Min. setting = 750 Application rate for blunting spreading material Only for Max.
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Page 77: Clearing An Error/Alarm
Alarm messages and possible causes Clearing an error/alarm 6.2.1 Acknowledging an alarm message Alarm messages are highlighted on the display and displayed with a warning symbol. Figure 6.1: Alarm message (e.g. dosing system) Acknowledging an alarm message: 1. Correct the cause of the alarm message. Refer to the operator’s manual of the fertiliser spreader and section 6.1: Meaning of the alarm messages, page... - Page 78 Alarm messages and possible causes...
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Page 79: Special Equipment
Special equipment Special equipment No. Illustration Designation Level sensor Forward speed sensor for QUANTRON-A Y cable RS232 for data exchange (e.g. GPS, N sensor, etc.) GPS cable and receiver... - Page 80 Special equipment...
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Page 81: Index
Index Index Forward speed calibration 41 Alarm messages Signal source 42 Application rate 12, 31 simulated 12 Change 40 Function key Residual material 65 Application rate adjustment Arrow keys 8 Brightness Menu 23 Clear/Reset 8 Calibration Enter 8 Calibration test ESC 8 Working speed 34 Function key 8... - Page 82 Index Structural menu overview Fertiliser spreaders 14 Navigation Winter service 13 Keys & buttons 8 System/test 56, 59 Brightness 56 Operating mode 11, 40 Display configuration 56 AUTO km/h 45, 66 Language 56–57 MAN km/h 45, 67 Mode 56 MAN scale 46, 68 Test/diagnosis 56 Operating screen LINUS 11...
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Page 83: Terms/Conditions Of Warranty
Warranty claims are rendered void if RAUCH original spare parts were not used. Therefore, the directions in the operating manual must be observed. In all cases of doubt contact our sales representatives or the factory directly.
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