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The Sprayer
Operator's Manual
DELTA FORCE
BOOM
Instruction book
67025103 - Version 1.00
US - 05.2017

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  • Page 1 The Sprayer Operator’s Manual DELTA FORCE BOOM Instruction book 67025103 - Version 1.00 US - 05.2017...
  • Page 3 67025103 - Version 1.00 US - 05.2017 HARDI® reserves the right to make changes in design, material, or specification without notice thereof. HARDI® and other product names are registered trademarks of HARDI® Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 - Welcome Welcome letter ............................5 2 - Safety notes Operator safety .............................7 Symbols ............................................7 General info ..........................................7 Label explanation ........................................8 Local poison information center ......................9 3 - Description Boom ..............................11 Boom configurations ......................................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 7 - Fault finding Operational problems .........................43 General info ..........................................43 Hydraulic system - Z model ..................................44 8 - Technical specifications Diagrams .............................45 Boom Hydraulics, 2-Fold Boom .................................. 45 Boom Hydraulics, 3-Fold Boom .................................. 49 9 - Warranty Warranty policy and conditions ......................51...

  • Page 7: Welcome

    HARDI® is your specialist in spraying and we spend all of our time and keep all of our focus on spraying. We do not share our resources between other types of products or compromise on anything in providing the best quality sprayers to the market today.
  • Page 8 1 - Welcome...

  • Page 9: Safety Notes

    Read and understand this instruction book before using the equipment. It is equally important that other operators of this equipment read and understand this book. € If any portion of this instruction book remains unclear after reading it, contact your HARDI® dealer for further explanation before using the equipment. €...

  • Page 10: Label Explanation

    2 - Safety notes € Never service or repair the equipment while it is operating. Always replace all safety devices or shields immediately after servicing. € Disconnect electrical power before servicing and depressurize equipment after use and before servicing. € If an arc welder is used on the equipment or anything connected to the equipment, disconnect power leads before welding.

  • Page 11: Local Poison Information Center

    2 - Safety notes Local poison information center € If you live anywhere in the United States, the following toll free number will connect you to your Local Poison Information Center. PHONE NO. 1 - 800 - 222 - 1222 €...
  • Page 12 2 - Safety notes...

  • Page 13: Description

    Hydraulic System (D.H.). The DELTA FORCE boom is suspended from a trapeze with nitrogen dampers and is available in 88’ , 90’ , 100’ , 120’ and132’ (26.8, 27.4, 30.5, 36.6, 40.2 m) working widths. The 88’ - 100’ booms have bi-fold wings, while the 120’ - 132’ booms have tri- fold wings.

  • Page 14: Paralift Lock Brackets

    3 - Description Paralift Lock Brackets With the spray boom folded in transport position, the paralift is locked in position. This is to prevent accidental movements of the boom while driving on the road. Description of the lock mechanism The hydraulic cylinder (A) for the paralift extends fully to raise the boom into transport position.

  • Page 15: Hydraulics

    3 - Description Hydraulics Hydraulic Block Spray Boom The main hydraulic block manages hydraulic pressure for the boom controls. Yaw Damping The unfolded spray boom will create yaw movements when: • driving over uneven terrain • turning on headland • speeding up •...

  • Page 16: Boom Hydraulic Controls On The Setbox (Trailed Models)

    3 - Description Hydraulic Block for Yaw Item Port on hydraulic block Hydraulic hoses for accumulators ACC1, ACC2, ACC3 Test sockets for accumulators MACC1, MACC2, MACC3, TM Yaw cylinders on spray boom C1, C2, C3 Return oil back to tractor NOTE! For more details, see the hydraulic diagram in the section “Technical Specifications”...

  • Page 17: Boom Controls On The Grip Handle

    3 - Description Boom controls on the Grip handle A. Status LED. B. Boom section controls. C. Main ON/OFF. D. Tilt. E. Boom height. F. Not used with Delta Force. G. Not used with Delta Force.
  • Page 18 3 - Description...

  • Page 19: Sprayer Setup

    4 - Sprayer setup Hydraulic systems General info Ensure that the quick couplers are clean before connection! After having operated the boom and the system has been filled with oil, check the vehicle’s hydraulic oil level and top off, if necessary.
  • Page 20 4 - Sprayer setup...

  • Page 21: Operation

    5 - Operation Boom Safety info The boom must not be folded/unfolded while driving! Never use the folding/unfolding functions before the sprayer has been stopped! Failure to do so will damage the boom. € DANGER! Before unfolding the boom it is important to connect trailed sprayers to the tractor to prevent overturning the sprayer.

  • Page 22: Maneuvering Of The Boom - Delta Force

    WARNING! Only operate the folding functions when the sprayer is stationary! Failure to do so may damage the boom. ATTENTION! If a folding sequence is not completed, a warning message on the Hardi® display will ask you to complete this sequence before starting next sequence.
  • Page 23 5 - Operation To unfold the boom using the Instrument panel & Grip controls (Self-propelled models) 1. Press the boom lift button (H) to lift the boom clear of the transport brackets. 2. Check that the center locked symbol is visible in the display. If not, press the bottom of button (4) to engage the center lock.
  • Page 24 5 - Operation...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    6 - Maintenance Lubrication General info Always store lubricants clean, dry and cool - preferably at a constant temperature - to avoid contamination from dirt and condensed water. Keep oil filling jugs, hoppers and grease guns clean, and clean the lubricating points thoroughly before lubricating.

  • Page 26: Grease Gun Calibration

    6 - Maintenance Grease Gun Calibration Before lubricating the sprayer, you must calibrate your grease gun to ensure that the correct amount of grease is applied to each lubrication point. The correct amount of grease applied will prolong the lifetime of the sprayer. Calibration Example 1.

  • Page 27: Boom Lubrication And Oiling Plan - Trapeze Boom Center

    6 - Maintenance Boom lubrication and oiling plan - trapeze boom center Close-up of Grease Nipples...

  • Page 28: Boom Wings

    6 - Maintenance Boom Wings Both boom wings, left and right, are to be lubricated equally. C-500 Close-up of Grease Nipples...

  • Page 29: Service And Maintenance Intervals

    6 - Maintenance Service and maintenance intervals 10 hours service - Lubricate boom and center Some lubrication points on the boom and center parts need extra attention when using the AutoTerrain system. These lubrication points, marked “10h” in “Boom lubrication and oiling plan - trapeze boom center” on page 25, need attention every 10 working hours to work correctly.

  • Page 30: Occasional Maintenance

    6 - Maintenance Occasional maintenance General info The maintenance and replacement intervals for the following will depend very much on the conditions under which the sprayer will be operated and are therefore impossible to specify. Feed pipe snap-lock assembly Disassembly 1.

  • Page 31: Readjustment Of Boom - General Info

    6 - Maintenance Readjustment of Boom - General Info Before starting adjustment jobs, please go through this check list. 1. The sprayer must be well lubricated (see the section “Lubrication”). 2. Connect the sprayer to the tractor. 3. Place tractor and sprayer on level and solid ground. 4.

  • Page 32: Adjustment Of Boom Tilt

    6 - Maintenance Adjustment of Boom Tilt The unfolded spray boom must be horizontal to begin with, before you start a spray job. If needed, horizontal adjustment of the boom wings is possible by adjusting the ram eye on the hydraulic tilt cylinders located on both sides of the sprayer. ÷...

  • Page 33: Horizontal Alignment Of Inner Sections (Hydraulic Yaw)

    6 - Maintenance Horizontal Alignment of Inner Sections (Hydraulic Yaw) This alignment is to compensate for the wind resistance when driving with an unfolded boom, as well as keeping a good balance in the boom when driving on uneven fields. The boom is adjusted relatively to the direction of driving. Steps for adjustment: 1.
  • Page 34 Accumulator Service If the yaw damping seems to be insufficient, the accumulators need to be recharged or replaced. Ask your HARDI® dealer to assist you. 1. Check for any leaks. 2. Check pressure setting for the accumulators in the test sockets, which are located in the hydraulic block below.

  • Page 35: Horizontal Alignment Of Inner Sections (Mechanical Yaw)

    6 - Maintenance Horizontal Alignment of Inner Sections (Mechanical Yaw) This alignment is to compensate for the wind resistance when driving with an unfolded boom, as well as keeping a good balance in the boom when driving on uneven fields. The boom is adjusted relatively to the direction of driving. Steps for adjustment 1.
  • Page 36 6 - Maintenance ATTENTION! The hinge will move forward and backward during the spray job; make sure that the threaded rod does not come in contact with the boom. Minimum distance is 5/8” (15mm). ATTENTION! Make sure that there are threads showing outside of the jamb nuts.
  • Page 37 6 - Maintenance Anti-Yaw Damping 1. Adjusting the damping on the Anti-Yaw is done by tightening or loosening the tension on either side of the rubber dampers. • To make the damping tighter: Loosen jamb nut (A), and tighten tensioner nut (B), making sure to retighten jamb nut (A).

  • Page 38: Vertical Alignment Of Middle And Outer Sections

    6 - Maintenance Vertical Alignment of Middle and Outer Sections Steps for adjustment: 1. Start with the middle section, which is aligned with the inner section. 2. At the top of the boom, nuts (A, B) are adjusted. Wrench = 41 mm. Raise the boom: Loosen (A), tighten (B).

  • Page 39: Adjustment Of Boom Lock

    6 - Maintenance Adjustment of Boom Lock Description of Boom Lock Mechanism To prevent accidental folding of the spray boom while spraying, the boom joints interlock automatically when fully unfolded. The conical bolt (A) will guide the boom sections into the interlocking position. A specially designed steel plate (B) will be lifted up, as the conical bolt (A) passes through the plate.

  • Page 40: Horizontal Alignment Of Breakaway Section

    6 - Maintenance Horizontal Alignment of Breakaway Section Complete the following steps to adjust the breakaway to align it with the outer section of the boom. ATTENTION! Before making adjustments, Locktite 638 (or equivalent) must be added between the bolt holes on bracket (B) to ensure that the bracket (B) does not move after adjustment.

  • Page 41: Adjustment Of Breakaway Section

    6 - Maintenance Adjustment of Breakaway Section The breakaway section at the boom end will move back or forth if it hits a stationary object (e.g. a pole or a tree) when driving with an unfolded spray boom. The spring on the outer section of the boom will pull the breakaway back into place when the boom is clear of the object.

  • Page 42: Alignment Of Rubber Pads On Spray Boom

    6 - Maintenance Alignment of Rubber Pads on Spray Boom When the boom is folded, it must be checked that it rests correctly on the rubber pads. The rubber pads protect the boom parts during folding and transport, so please check them for misalignment. The rubber pads also help to steer the boom into the transport position.

  • Page 43: Adjustment Of Tilt Indicators

    6 - Maintenance Adjustment of Tilt Indicators When tilting the spray boom for transport, there are indicators to ensure the correct height of the tilts. When correctly adjusted, the indicators will point to the very end of the tilt cylinder barrel so the entire spray boom can be set directly into transport after folding.

  • Page 44: Venting The Boom Hydraulics

    6 - Maintenance Venting the Boom Hydraulics If the hydraulic cylinders or hoses have been dismantled, it is necessary to vent the cylinders after reassembly. € DANGER! Failing to vent the hydraulic system when needed may result in violent boom movements and poor boom performance.

  • Page 45: Fault Finding

    7 - Fault finding Operational problems General info Operational incidents are frequently due to the same reasons: 1. Rusted or dirty hydraulic components cause bad connections and early wear. 2. A badly charged or faulty battery causes failures and misbehavior in the electrical system. Therefore ALWAYS check 1.

  • Page 46: Hydraulic System - Z Model

    7 - Fault finding Hydraulic system - Z model FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CONTROL/REMEDY No boom movements when activated. Insufficient hydraulic pressure. Check oil pressure. Check tractor hydraulic oil level. Insufficient oil supply. Oil flow must be between 4 gpm (15 l/min) and 21 gpm (80 l/min).

  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    8 - Technical specifications Diagrams Boom Hydraulics, 2-Fold Boom Mechanical Yaw...
  • Page 48 8 - Technical specifications Hydraulic Yaw...
  • Page 49 8 - Technical specifications Mechanical Yaw with Norac...
  • Page 50 8 - Technical specifications Hydraulic Yaw with Norac...

  • Page 51: Boom Hydraulics, 3-Fold Boom

    8 - Technical specifications Boom Hydraulics, 3-Fold Boom Hydraulic Yaw...
  • Page 52 8 - Technical specifications Hydraulic Yaw with Norac...

  • Page 53: Warranty

    HARDI® dealer that such equipment is at the time of delivery to such purchaser, free from defects in material and workmanship and that such equipment will be warranted for a period of one year from the time of delivery to the end user, providing the machine is used and serviced in accordance with the recommendations in the Operator’s Manual and is...
  • Page 54 14. ANY pump replacement MUST be approved by the HARDI® Service Department. 15. Claims under this policy MUST be filed with the HARDI® Service Department within thirty (30) days of when the work is performed or warranty shall be void unless prior arrangements are made.
  • Page 56 HARDI North America Inc. ® 1500 West 76th St - Davenport, IA 52806 Ph: (563) 386-1730 Customer Service Email: custserv@hardi-us.com Email: info@hardi-us.com Website: www.hardi-us.com...

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