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- Page 1 UM-EVT-1 March 16, 2015 ECR: 101408R ELIMINATOR VACUUM TANKS (TANDEM) USER MANUAL www.balzerinc.com County Rd. 27, Box 458, Mountain Lake, MN 56159 8 0 0 . 7 9 5 . 8 5 5 1...
- Page 2 Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Purchased From: Dealer’s Address: Dealer’s Telephone:...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
INDEX Company Statements Maintenance Accuracy Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Daily and Before Start of Season . . . . . . . . . 28 To the Purchaser . -
Page 5: Company Statements
Certificate of General Equipment Warranty Balzer Inc . warrants new Products sold by it to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship for a period of one (1) year after the date of delivery to the first user and is subject to the following conditions: 1 . -
Page 6: Liability For Delays
. If requested by Balzer Inc ., products or parts for which a warranty claim is made are to be returned transportation prepaid to Balzer Inc . This Warranty shall become void under, but not limited to, any of the following conditions: any improper use, including operation after discovery of defective or worn parts, operation beyond rated capacity, or operation for a use other than this Product’s... -
Page 7: Warranty Registration
Complete the online form and click “Submit” . Balzer Inc . is committed to our customers and their privacy . Balzer Inc . will only use the information you give us to provide prompt warranty claims and services to you . Balzer Inc . uses appropriate safeguards which reasonably and appropriately protect the information that Balzer Inc . - Page 8 Eliminator Vacuum Tank (Tandem) User Manual...
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Page 9: Safety
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Page 10: Mandatory Shut Down Procedure
SAFETY The following Safety Alert Symbols mean ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! They stress an attitude of “HEADS UP FOR SAFETY” and can be found throughout this manual and on the equipment itself . BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO OPERATE, MAINTAIN, OR SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT, READ AND STUDY THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION IN ADDITION, MAKE SURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WHO OPERATES, WORKS WITH, OR OTHERWISE USES THIS EQUIPMENT IS FAMILIAR WITH THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Our company ALWAYS takes operator safety into consideration when designing its machinery, guards, and exposed moving... -
Page 11: Additional Safety Reminders
SAFETY Additional Safety Reminders USER/OPERATOR SAFETY PRACTICES are included in this manual and are intended to promote SAFE OPERATION of this equipment . These guidelines do not preclude the use of good judgment, care, and common sense as may be indicated by the particular job site work conditions . -
Page 12: Operation Safety
Do not exceed the maximum weight carrying capacity of the equipment or the tractor manufacturer’s maximum towing capacity, whichever is the lesser weight . If you have any questions, contact your Balzer dealer . When agitating a pit, always make sure there is adequate ventilation in any confined area . -
Page 13: Hydraulic System Safety
. ALWAYS replace hydraulic components with manufacturer recommended replacement parts . Improperly rated components may result in system failure and/or injuries . Contact your local Balzer dealer to order replacement parts . PTO Operation Safety WARNING PTO mounted drive shafts must only be used for their intended purpose. -
Page 14: Safety Signs And Decals
SAFETY PTO Operation Safety (Continued) Do not wear loose fitting clothing or have long, free-hanging hair when operating the PTO (Power Take Off) or near ANY rotating equipment . Never exceed the recommended operating speed (PTO and drive) for the particular equipment in use . When operating stationary PTO driven equipment, always apply the tractor’s parking brake lock and block the rear wheels front and back . -
Page 15: Technical Data
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Page 16: Specifications
TECHNICAL DATA Specifications Figure 4 Dimensions TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS See”Dimensions” on Page 13 PTO Horsepower Maximum 248 hp Tire Pressure 28L X 26 R3 26 PSI PTO Speed 1000 RPM (180 kPa) Drawbar Max . Vertical Load 4,100 lbs (CAT-3) 28LR26 R3 54 PSI (1,860 kgs) (372 kPa) -
Page 17: Dimensions
TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions Figure 5 Overall Length Tank Length Wheel Base Figure 6 Overall Width Eliminator Vacuum Tank Specification 6800 6500N 7650 7350N 390 1/2” 390 1/2” 390 1/2” 390 1/2” Overall Length (991 .9 cm) (991 .9 cm) (991 .9 cm) (991 .9 cm) 152 1/2”... -
Page 18: Vacuum Pump
TECHNICAL DATA Vacuum Pump Figure 7 Overall Length Overall Width Dimensions Overall Length 28 5/16” (71 .9 cm) Overall Width 16” (40 .6 cm) Overall Height 22 3/4” (57 .8 cm) Port Diameter 4” (10 .2 cm) RPM Range 800-1000 Maximum Vacuum 27 inHg / 90% Maximum Continuous Vacuum... -
Page 19: Operation
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Page 20: Pre-Operation Checks
OPERATION Pre-Operation Checks Make sure all safety shields are in place and properly secured . Make sure all moving components are free of solid, hard, or frozen material or other obstructions . Make sure the tractor drawbar matches the standards shown in the Drawbar Adjustment diagram (Figure 8) . Figure 8 8”... -
Page 21: Initial Start Up
OPERATION Attaching to the Tractor (Continued) a potential rollover causing serious injury or death (Figure 9) . Figure 9 Crank the trailer jack down to slowly place pressure on the drawbar . After the weight Point of No has been transferred to the tractor’s drawbar and is no longer being supported by the Return jack, remove the jack and secure it in its storage location . -
Page 22: Pto Drive System
OPERATION PTO Drive System If this machine is equipped with a PTO shaft, it will have one of the following shafts (check which shaft is used): o PTO Shaft, 1 3/8”-21 to 1 1/2” Round with 3/8” Keyway (Standard) o PTO Shaft, 1 3/4”-20 to 1 1/2” Round with 3/8” Keyway o PTO Shaft, CV 1 3/8”-21 to 1 1/2”... -
Page 23: Independent Cross Axle Steering System
OPERATION Figure 11 Figure 12 Remove pins and pull the jack off of the support tab . Slide jack onto storage tab and re-insert pins . WARNING DO NOT move or operate this machine with the jack in the support position. Failure to move the jack to the storage position may result in damage to the jack and/or this machine. -
Page 24: Suspension Hydraulics
OPERATION Figure 13 Figure 14 Kingpin grease point Tie rod Tie rod grease points Figure 15 Tractor steering connections Suspension Hydraulics Each axle has two (2) hydraulic cylinders (Figure 16) to transfer the load from the frame to the axle . The axles are attached to the frame by four (4) parallel links, two (2) on each side of each axle, which stabilize the axles and do not support any weight . - Page 25 OPERATION Figure 16 Figure 17 Hydraulic Connection to All Cylinder Rods Cylinder Base Hydraulic Connection Hydraulic Connection to Right Side Cylinder Bases Cylinder Rod Hydraulic Connection Hydraulic Connection to Left Side Cylinder Bases Figure 18 Right Front Right Rear Cylinder Cylinder Hydraulic Base Connections...
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Page 26: Suspension Limits
OPERATION Suspension Limits Care must be taken to travel where the suspension system will not be pushed beyond its limits . Each tire can move up or down 7” (17 .8 cm) from the center position . Do not exceed these limits or damage to the unit will occur . Promote safe operation and do not go through any deep ditches, over sharp knolls, or grades greater than 9°... -
Page 27: Boom Operations
OPERATION Figure 21 Figure 22 Boom Valve Hydraulic Hatch 3rd Extension 2nd Extension Boom Swing 1st Extension Boom Valve Boom Operations Figure 23 After positioning the unit by the source tank, 1 . Move the boom off of the Boom Saddle and lower so the flexible suction tip can be attached to the boom (Figure 23) . -
Page 28: Rite Rate Flow System
OPERATION Boom Operations (Continued) Figure 24 Figure 25 Pressure Vacuum 7 . Close the boom valve . This will close the valve at the front of the tank and open the inline valve to break the suction in the boom tube . With the inline valve open, the manure in the boom tube will empty back into the source tank . 8 . -
Page 29: Rite Rate Flow System Field Operation
OPERATION Figure 27 Manual Flow Control Controls Power to Preprogrammed or Master Power Switch Override for Custom the Raven 660 PWM Manual Flow Control Spot Application Boost Box . POWER FLOW CONTROL MASTER RATE 1 RATE 2 Data Display Scrolls Up or Down MANUAL Screen through the Data Menu... -
Page 30: Eliminator Vacuum Tank (Tandem) User Manual
OPERATION Rite Rate Flow System Field Operation (Continued) 3 . Turn the MASTER switch ON and accelerate up to the desired speed . The Rite Rate system will start application as soon as it detects forward movement by the tractor . Quickly you should notice a value displayed next to Rate on the display . -
Page 31: Maintenance
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Page 32: Daily And Before Start Of Season
MAINTENANCE CAUTION Before performing any maintenance on this machine, turn off the tractor, remove the ignition key, and relieve hydraulic pressure from the hydraulic systems unless otherwise noted. Daily and Before Start of Season Before Starting Tractor 1 . Check tires for damage and proper air pressure . Repair or replace as needed . Tire air pressure should be as listed in Figure 28 below (for future reference check the box next to the tires on your machine) : Figure 28 Tire Description... - Page 33 MAINTENANCE Daily and Before Start of Season (Continued) 8 . Check for solid, hard, or frozen substances on all moving parts . Remove substance to avoid damaging the machine . 9 . Grease all points shown in Figures 31, 32, 33, 34, and 35 . Grease steering system according to “Steering System Lubrication”...
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Page 34: Every 40 Hours
MAINTENANCE Every 40 Hours of Operation 1 . Check all oil and fluid reservoirs for proper level . Fill as needed with correct oil or fluid . The vacuum pump has a site gauge to check the oil level in the pump (Figure 36) . 2 . -
Page 35: Hub Lubrication
MAINTENANCE Hub Lubrication The wheel bearings should be checked for wear and/or damage annually (Figure 37) . Repack with grease before first use of the season . Use an EP2 grease . The inside of the hub is filled about 75% with grease to allow for heat expansion . After the wheel bearings have be greased and placed back on the spindle, grease the washer and place on the spindle, then thread the castle nut . -
Page 36: Pto Shaft Lubrication
MAINTENANCE PTO Shaft Lubrication Specifications Lubricate all fittings (Figure 39) with a quality EP lithium grease meeting the NLGI #2 specifications and containing no more than 1% molybdenum disulfide (ex . Shell Super Duty or equivalent) . An EP lithium grease meeting the NLGI #2 specification and containing 3% molybdenum disulfide may be substituted for the telescoping members only . -
Page 37: Suspension Height Adjustment
MAINTENANCE Suspension Height Adjustment 1 . Position the tractor and machine on level ground . 2 . Connect the two (2) yellow marked hoses to the tractor . 3 . Completely lower the machine by disengaging the straight steer function and opening all ball valves . Once the machine is completely lowered, close all ball valves . -
Page 38: Steering Axle Toe Adjustment
MAINTENANCE Steering Axle Toe Adjustment DANGER DO NOT work under any part of this machine without proper support devices placed between the ground and the axles. Block the wheels to keep the machine from rolling. At the start of each season the steering axle toe should be checked for proper adjustment . Follow these steps to check and, if necessary, adjust the toe of the steering axle . -
Page 39: Brake System
MAINTENANCE Steering Axle Toe Adjustment (Continued) 9 . If adjustment is needed, loosen both jamb nuts on the tie rod (Figure 46) . Rotate the direction needed to set the proper toe (Figure 47) . Do not tighten the jamb nuts yet . Figure 45 Figure 46 Clamp Nut and Bolt... -
Page 40: Bleeding The Brake System
MAINTENANCE Braking System (Continued) Figure 50 Figure 51 To open the ball valve on the Bleeder Hose, rotate the handle so To close the ball valve on the Bleeder Hose, rotate the handle that it is inline with the hose . so that it is perpendicular with the hose . -
Page 41: Vacuum Pump
. Remove the rod and measure the distance between the marks . If the distance is greater than 3/8”, the vanes need to be replaced (Figure 58) . Contact your authorized Balzer dealer for assistance in getting replacement vanes for your vacuum pump . -
Page 42: Daily Maintenance Checks
MAINTENANCE Vacuum Pump (Continued) Figure 56 Figure 57 Vane Inspection Screw Air Injection Port Filters Figure 58 3/8” Wear Mark Mark Maximum Vane in Vane Slot Vane Rotor Vane Rotor 4 . Grease the front bearing . Care should be taken to avoid over greasing the bearing as this could damage the bearing seals . -
Page 43: End Of Season/Preparing For Storage
MAINTENANCE Vacuum Pump (Continued) Figure 59 Count the number of drops in each window . End of Season/Preparing for Storage 1 . Check the vacuum and pressure manifold ports for any obstructions or debris by removing the hoses connecting to them and visually inspecting . - Page 44 Vacuum Pump Automatic Oiler Adjustment (Continued) 4 . Use a short screwdriver and a 10mm wrench to adjust the oil flow . Rotate the adjustment screw 1/2 turn . Adjusting the screw clockwise will decrease the drip rate and adjusting counter-clockwise will increase the drip rate . 5 .
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Page 45: Troubleshooting
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Page 46: Steering Not Working Correctly
6 . For additional troubleshooting of the PTO shaft, see the manufacturer’s book that came with the PTO shaft . 7 . If PTO is still not working, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext . 134 (or press 0 for the operator) . -
Page 47: Slurry Pump Not Working
6 . Check the vacuum pump’s internal vanes for excessive wear . 7 . If the pump is still not working, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext . 134 (or press 0 for the operator), Slurry Pump Not Working 1 . -
Page 48: Rite Rate System Programming
6 . Check that the gate valves are open when the system is operating . 7 . Check that the pump is operating properly . 8 . If the flow is still not being properly controlled, call Balzer’s Service Department at 1-800-795-8551 Ext . 134 (or press 0 for the operator) . -
Page 49: Rite Rate Console Cable Preparation
TROUBLESHOOTING Rite Rate Flow System Programming (Continued) BOOM ENTER ENTER 6 . Press Boom Cal = 150 (this is the width of the plow/injector toolbar in inches) 7 . Press the Up Arrow to check the remaining Booms . The value for the remaining booms should be 0 . SPEED ENTER ENTER... -
Page 50: Rite Rate Wiring Installation
TROUBLESHOOTING Rite Rate Console Cable Preparation (Continued) 2 . Pull the Blue wire out enough to make a small loop . 3 . Cut the Orange wire and the Blue wire (Figure 63) . 4 . Push the Blue wire leading to the 16-pin plug back into the wire loom (this wire is not needed) . 5 . - Page 51 TROUBLESHOOTING Rite Rate Wiring Installation (Continued) Figure 65 Sky Trak GPS Raven SCS660 NVM Controller To Down Pressure Block Krohne Flow Meter 660 Boost Box Console Cable Flow Control Cable Power Cable Extension Cable White Unused Brown Blue Orange White White 660 Boost Box Connections...
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- Page 58 . UM-EVT-1 Balzer Incorporated does not assume any liability arising out of the application or use of any product and neither does it convey any license under its patent rights . Balzer Incorporated does not assume any liability arising out of the use of their product for applications outside those for which it is expressly designed for .
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