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QUALITÄT FÜR PROFIS Original operating instructions PS120M1 - PS500M2 PS120M1D – PS500M2D Read this carefully before operating! From hydraulic fan serial number: 08001-01332 Version: 02/2015, V2.3 Order Nr.: 00600-3-252...
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Quality for Professionals It should NOT be an inconvenience or a luxury to read and comply with operating instructions; cannot simply experience from others that something good product, then make the purchase and assume everything will be self explanatory. Those who go down this route not only inflict damage on their own property, but make the mistake of attributing the cause of any failure to the machine, and not to themselves.
Quality for Professionals Table of content EC Declaration of Conformity ......................4 Provisions ............................5 Guarantee ............................5 Accident prevention safety instructions ..................5 Assembling the PS.......................... 6 Design and mode of operation ....................6 Assembly on an attachment ....................6 Attaching to the tractor ......................
ISO 13857 Safety of machinery - Safety clearances. When applicable, insert title / number / version Your contact on CE matters at APV is Herr Ing. Jürgen Schöls. He can be reached by telephone at +43 (0) 2913-8001. Dallein, 02/2015...
Quality for Professionals 2 Provisions Dear customer! Congratulations! We are pleased you have purchased our product and wish you much enjoyment and success working with it! Please read all instructions contained in these operating instructions before using the device! 3 Guarantee On acceptance, please immediately check for any damage incurred to the device during transport.
Stainless steel bolts with a diameter of 10 mm and the appropriate length should be used to assure that the machine part is properly and securely fastened. Example: Pic.: 1 Counter plate for assembly Pic.: 2 ATTENTION: APV assumes no liability for incorrect assembly or improper use of the device.
Quality for Professionals Attaching to the tractor For this method of attachment, you need a three-point support, available from APV as an accessory! You should use bolts with a diameter of 12mm and quality 8.8 or higher. As an example, you can also: use a pallet fork or a three-point loader...
Quality for Professionals 5.5 Hose connection on fertiliser PS With the fertiliser version of the PS, the hoses should be connected as follows: Loosen the clamping screws a little (not fully!) Spray a little silicone spray onto the hoses (exterior only!) so that the hoses can be more easily slid through the fertiliser seals.
Quality for Professionals Fastening the control module Fasten the mount (supplied as standard) into the cabin with two screws. 30 A fuse Pic.: 11 12-pin plug connector 3-pin plug connector 6-pin plug connector ATTENTION: If possible, do not roll the cable into a coil! A 3-pin plug (= connection to the continuous positive), a 6-pin plug (= connection of seed drill to control module) and a 12-pin plug for the sensors are attached to the underside of the control module.
Quality for Professionals Electrical connections You can connect the standard cable included in the scope of delivery directly to the 3-pin standard socket in the tractor cab. Connect the other end with the control module. The fuse (30A) is on the right side of the control module.
Quality for Professionals 6 Hydraulic fan drive Connecting the fan (HG) With the PS 120/200/300/500 M1, PS 500 M2, you can convert from an electric fan to a hydraulic fan, which is driven directly by the tractor's hydraulics. Two hoses are provided for coupling to the tractor: The return line (marked yellow, BG4) must discharge into the tractor oil tank at zero pressure (WITHOUT reduction)!!!
Quality for Professionals Universal joint fan Always ensure that you drive with the correct universal joint speed, in order to prevent any blockage of the hoses. Furthermore, check the direction of rotation of the universal joint. Setting values: Working width 1–5m 5-12m Speed setting...
Quality for Professionals Setting procedure (HG) Variant 1 (constant pump - non-adjustable oil volume) • Screw the control valve all the way in (- Minus) • Start the fan (tractor engine speed as in field operation) • Set the fan speed with the control valve on the control block •...
Quality for Professionals TIP: There is a measuring strip attached to the hydraulic motor. If the temperature rises to the range shown on the scale (from 71 to 110°C), it turns black. More than 80°C is not permissible! Pic.: 16 6.5 Diagram B = Max.
Quality for Professionals Hydraulics (HG) ATTENTION: The hydraulic system is under high pressure! Reversing the connections results in reverse function and/or certain destruction of the hydraulic motor! ( e.g. lifting/lowering) – accident hazard! • Observe the specified connection for the hydraulic hoses when connecting hydraulic motors! •...
Quality for Professionals 7 Settings Selecting the correct sowing shaft Before filling the container with seed, make sure you have chosen the correct sowing wheel (rough, fine, or dummy). The correct choice is made according to the quality of the seed and the amount to be discharged and applied.
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Quality for Professionals 2 completely assembled sowing wheels are included in the Pic.: 18 Pic.: 18 Pic.: 18 Pic.: 18 standard scope of delivery for the PS 120/200/300/500 M1, PS 500 M2 1 sowing wheel with rough-toothed sowing wheels (GGG) (Pic.: 18) 1 sowing wheel with fine sowing wheel for each procedure (fb-f-fb-fb) (Pic.: 19)
Quality for Professionals Replacing the sowing shaft Replace the sowing wheel as follows: NOTE: Make sure when replacing the sowing wheel that the container is completely empty. Make sure the machine runs smoothly after installing the sowing wheel. • Refer to the sowing table and select the desired sowing wheel with the respective sowing amount.
Quality for Professionals Mixer The mixer is only necessary for seed types which tend to form bridges or for very light seed (i.e.: for grasses). If the mixer is not required, you only need to remove the O-ring tensioned between the mixer and the sowing wheel. Pic.: 26 Pic.: 26 Pic.: 26...
The sowing volume is determined according to the following formula: × × desired output quantity [kg/ha] drivingspe [km/h] workingwid weight [kg/min] × × [kg/ha] [km/h] Example: [kg/min] TIP: You can find sowing tables for other seed materials on our homepage www.apv.at...
Quality for Professionals Calibration test for seed rate / regulating the seed volume To determine the required sowing volume, you should calibrate the seed rate. Proceed as follows to carry out a seed rate calibration test: 1. Remove the turning plate located above the partitioning plates below...
Quality for Professionals Use on a field When you start to sow, proceed as follows: o Start your tractor. o Switch on the control module with the "On/Off" button. o Switch on the fan with the "Fan" button. o To begin seeding, press the “Sowing wheel“ button to start the drive motor. Note: The next two items can be disregarded if you are working with a hoist sensor (7 pin plug, hoist sensor).
Quality for Professionals 7.10 Emptying the container To ensure that the container is completely emptied, you must also remove the turning lid located below the fan, turn it over and then attach it at the front above the partitioning plate so that it now functions as a chute! Then press the "Empty"...
Quality for Professionals 8 Maintenance and care General instructions To maintain the device in good condition after many hours of operation, please always observe the following instructions: Basic safety instructions for maintenance are included in the “For your safety…” enclosure. Original parts and accessories have been specially designed for the machines or devices.
It is especially resistant to dust and foreign objects. A separate installation kit with connector and nozzle for assembly on the PS 120/200/300/500 M1, PS 500 M2 is available from APV. Pic.: 37 Pic.: 37 Pic.: 37 Pic.: 37...
Quality for Professionals 10.4 Cable extension 5m (6-pin) This is a cable extension (5m) for the device cable (6-pin connector). This extension cable is necessary if the tiller is longer than the factory fitted 6m cable or to make it possible to route the cable in a more practical way.
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Quality for Professionals 12 Safety instructions For your safety… This enclosure to the operating instructions contains general rules of conduct on the correct use of the device as well as safety instructions which you must always observe for your own personal protection. The list is quite exhaustive, so some of the instructions do not exclusively refer to the delivered device.
Quality for Professionals 12.2 General safety instructions and accident-prevention regulations • Every time before starting up the device and the tractor, check that they are roadworthy and safe for operation! • Observe the generally applicable safety and accident-prevention regulations! • Warning and instruction plates/signs attached to the device provide important instructions on safe operation;...
Quality for Professionals • No-one should be located between the tractor and the device without first having secured the vehicle against rolling with the handbrake and/or with chocks! • Secure folded frames and digging equipment in transport position! • Swivel in and lock grabber arms before road transport! •...
Quality for Professionals 12.4 Maintenance • Repairs, maintenance and cleaning work, as well as remedying of malfunctions must always be carried out after the drive has been switched off and the engine has reached a standstill! – remove the ignition key! – switch off the device! •...
Quality for Professionals 13 Safety signs Please observe these stickers on the device! They indicate particular risks and dangers! Before operating, read Do not stand on the and take note of the machine while it is operating instructions!!! moving!!! Before maintenance Never reach into work, the engine must be the area where there is a...
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Quality for Professionals Do not climb on rotating parts; use the ladders provided!!! Hazard from parts being flung out; Observe safety distance! Sweeper adjustment (function/working). Maintain a safe distance from rotating machine parts.
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Quality for Professionals Never open or remove protective devices whilst the motor is running. Maintain a safe distance from hot surfaces. Use hearing protection! WARNING Moving parts can crush and cut. Keep hands clear. Do not operate with guard removed. Do not reach into rotating parts.
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