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Bestway (2009 & Newer)
AutoBoom™ Installation Manual
P/N 016-0230-090 Rev B
07/15
E19267
Copyright 2009, 2012

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  • Page 1 Bestway (2009 & Newer) AutoBoom™ Installation Manual P/N 016-0230-090 Rev B 07/15 E19267 Copyright 2009, 2012...
  • Page 2 GPS, GNSS, SBAS, etc.). Therefore, Raven Industries cannot guarantee the accuracy, integrity, continuity, or availability of these services and cannot guarantee the ability to use Raven systems, or products used as components of systems, which rely upon the reception of these signals or availability of these services.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Convert the Sprayer’s Hydraulic Valve to Open Center (If Applicable) ......12 Remove the Orifice Fittings ....................12 Install the Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve ................ 15 Mount the AutoBoom Valve ....................15 Install the Left and Right Cylinder Hoses ................
  • Page 4 Gen I Cabling ........................47 Gen II Cabling ........................48 Chapter 5 Replacement Parts ............... 49 Valve Blocks ..........................49 PowerGlide Plus and UltraGlide Replacement Parts ............49 Wheels ............................ 50 Sensors ........................... 50 Bestway (2009 & Newer) AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    Raven dealer for support. • Follow all safety labels affixed to the AutoBoom system components. Be sure to keep safety labels in good condition and replace any missing or damaged labels. To obtain replacements for missing or damaged safety labels, contact your local Raven dealer.

  • Page 6: Hydraulic Safety

    Chapter 1 WARNING • When starting the machine for the first time after installing AutoBoom, be sure that all persons stand clear, in case a hose has not been properly tightened. • The machine must remain stationary and switched off, with the booms unfolded and supported while installation or maintenance is conducted.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 Introduction

    C h a p t e r 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Raven AutoBoom system! This system is designed to provide automated boom height adjustment for agricultural equipment. This manual applies to the following machines. For future reference, write your serial number in the space below.

  • Page 8: Preparing For Installation

    Recommendations Raven Industries recommends the following best practices before installing or operating the AutoBoom system for the first time, at the start of the season, or when moving the AutoBoom system to another machine: • Ensure the machine’s hydraulic filters have been recently changed and there are no issues with the machine’s hydraulic system (e.g., pump issues, faulty hydraulic motors, fine metal deposits in the hydraulic...
  • Page 9 Introduction SAE O-ring fitting JIC fitting ORFS fitting Manual No. 016-0230-090...
  • Page 10 Chapter 2 Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...

  • Page 11: Powerglide Plus

    PowerGlide Plus Kit Contents This section contains a list of the components that are included in the PowerGlide Plus AutoBoom kit. Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, compare the items in the AutoBoom kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
  • Page 12 Fitting - 9/16” JIC (M) to 3/4” SAE O-Ring (M) 333-0012-046 Straight Adapter Fitting - 9/16” SAE O-Ring (F) to 3/8” NPT 333-0012-053 (M) Straight Adapter Fitting - 9/16” SAE O-Ring (M) to 3/8” NPT 333-0012-180 (M) Straight Adapter Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...
  • Page 13 (F) - 46” PowerGlide Plus Wheel Kit (P/N 117-0133-036) TABLE 3. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Axle Assembly - Right Cushioned AutoBoom 063-0131-585 Axle Assembly - Left Cushioned AutoBoom 063-0131-590 Bracket - Bestway Weldment Receiver 116-0159-536 Bracket - Hub Retainer...
  • Page 14 Gen I PowerGlide Plus Wiring Kit (P/N 117-0137-023) TABLE 4. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Not Pictured Manual - AutoBoom Calibration & Operation 016-0130-062 Node - PowerGlide Plus AutoBoom 063-0130-010 Cable - Harness 115-0230-045 Cable - Power/CAN 115-0230-007 Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...

  • Page 15: Install The Powerglide Plus Hydraulic System

    In addition to the Gen II wiring kit components listed above, an implement extension tee cable is required for the operation of the PowerGlide Plus AutoBoom system. For available cables and ordering information, contact your local Raven dealer. Install the PowerGlide Plus Hydraulic System...

  • Page 16: Convert The Sprayer's Hydraulic Valve To Open Center (If Applicable)

    Remove the Orifice Fittings Before populating the hydraulic fittings on the AutoBoom valve, it is necessary to remove orifice fittings from the valve in the PowerGlide Plus system. Failure to remove these fittings from the valve will restrict the down speed of the booms when the system is enabled.
  • Page 17 FIGURE 2. Port 3B Port 3A Locate Ports 3A and 3B on the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-126). Coil Removed from the AutoBoom Valve FIGURE 3. Remove the coils from the solenoids near Ports 3A and 3B to gain easy access to those ports.
  • Page 18 Port Plug Reinstalled on the AutoBoom Valve FIGURE 6. Use the Allen wrench to reinstall the port plugs on Ports 3A and 3B of the AutoBoom valve. Coil Reinstalled on the AutoBoom Valve FIGURE 7.

  • Page 19: Install The Fittings On The Autoboom Valve

    Install the Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve Before mounting the AutoBoom valve on the machine, install the proper fittings on the valve. This prepares the valve for installation and simplifies the hose connection process later in the procedure. Refer to the following figure and table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of the AutoBoom valve.
  • Page 20 Chapter 3 Secure the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-126) to the mounting plate (P/N 107-0171-802) using four 5/16”-18 x 7/8” hex bolts (P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16” zinc lock washers (P/N 313-1000-019). AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Machine FIGURE 10. Secure the mounting plate to the machine’s center rack using two 3-9/16” W x 4” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts (P/N 107-0171-793) and four 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164).
  • Page 21 Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the installed fitting in Port P on the AutoBoom valve. Install a 9/16” JIC (M) to 9/16” SAE O-ring (M) straight adapter fitting (P/N 333-0012-045) in the machine’s open pressure port.

  • Page 22: Install The Left And Right Cylinder Hoses

    Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fittings installed in Port LC of the AutoBoom valve. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-563) on the installed fitting on the bottom of the right accumulator tee.

  • Page 23: Powerglide Plus Hydraulic Schematic

    PowerGlide Plus PowerGlide Plus Hydraulic Schematic Manual No. 016-0230-090...

  • Page 24: Install The Gauge Wheels

    Secure the gauge wheel assembly in the wheel mounting bracket by installing two 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” SS hex bolts (P/N 311-0058-186) and two 1/2”-13 zinc hex nuts (P/N 312-1001-043). Repeat the steps above to install the left wheel. Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...

  • Page 25: Install The Powerglide Plus Wiring

    Tighten the bolts on the node connectors to secure the connections. Connect the Harness to the Boom Function Controls Locate the Left Press and Right Press connectors on the AutoBoom harness cable (P/N 115-0230-045 or 115-0230-085). Route the connectors to the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-126).
  • Page 26 Install boom sense adapter cables (P/N 115-0171-546) between the machine’s cylinder up coils and the connectors. Connect the cable connectors to the Right Up and Left Up connectors on the AutoBoom harness cable (P/N 115-0230-045) to the installed boom sense adapter cables.

  • Page 27: Connect The Harness Cable To The Implement Extension Tee - Gen Ii Cable Only

    Locate the two controller connectors and connect them to the AutoBoom controller (P/N 063-0130-021). Note: The AutoBoom controller should be mounted in the machine’s cab so that the machine’s operator has easy access to it. Connect the Field Computer (If Applicable) Refer to the Installation &...

  • Page 28: Powerglide Plus Wiring Schematics

    Chapter 3 PowerGlide Plus Wiring Schematics Gen I Cabling Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...

  • Page 29: Gen Ii Cabling

    PowerGlide Plus Gen II Cabling Manual No. 016-0230-090...
  • Page 30 Chapter 3 Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: Ultraglide

    This section contains a list of the components that are included in the UltraGlide AutoBoom kit. Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, compare the items in the AutoBoom kit with the components on this list. If you have questions about the kit, contact your Raven dealer.
  • Page 32 U-Bolt - 3-9/16” W x 4” L x 3/8” Thread 107-0171-793 Bolt - 5/16”-18 x 7/8” Hex 311-0052-104 Bolt - 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” Hex 311-0054-106 Nut - 3/8”-16 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-164 Washer - 5/16” Zinc Plated Lock 313-1000-019 Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...
  • Page 33 UltraGlide Hydraulic Kit (P/N 117-0134-090) TABLE 2. Picture Item Description Part Number Qty. Fitting - 9/16” JIC M/F 90° Elbow 333-0012-042 Fitting - 9/16” JIC (M) to 9/16” SAE O-Ring 333-0012-045 (M) Straight Adapter Fitting - 9/16” JIC (M) to 3/4” SAE O-Ring (M) 333-0012-046 Straight Adapter Fitting - 9/16”...
  • Page 34 Bracket - Hub Retainer 107-0171-617 Wheel 322-0131-008 Bolt - 3/8”-16 x 4-1/2” Zinc Hex 311-0054-118 Bolt - 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” SS Hex 311-0058-186 Nut - 1/2”-13 Zinc Hex 312-1001-043 Nut - 3/8”-16 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-164 Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...
  • Page 35 CAN/Power Tee AutoBoom Important: In addition to the Gen II wiring kit components listed above, an implement extension tee cable is required for the operation of the UltraGlide AutoBoom system. For available cables and ordering information, contact your local Raven dealer.

  • Page 36: Install The Ultraglide Hydraulic System

    By factory default, the machine’s main hydraulic valve is configured as a “closed center” hydraulic system. In order for AutoBoom to function properly and to prevent the hydraulic system from overheating, Raven recommends converting the machine’s hydraulic system to an “open center” system.

  • Page 37: Install The Fittings On The Autoboom Valve

    Install the Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve Before mounting the AutoBoom valve on the machine, install the proper fittings on the valve. This prepares the valve for installation and simplifies the hose connection process later in the procedure. Refer to the following figure and table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of the AutoBoom valve.

  • Page 38: Mount The Autoboom Valve

    AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Valve Mounting Plate FIGURE 3. Secure the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-126) to the mounting plate (P/N 107-0171-802) using four 5/16”-18 x 7/8” hex bolts (P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16” zinc lock washers (P/N 313-1000-019). AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Machine FIGURE 4.
  • Page 39 Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the installed fitting in Port P on the AutoBoom valve. Install a 9/16” JIC (M) to 9/16” SAE O-ring (M) straight adapter fitting (P/N 333-0012-045) in the machine’s open pressure port.

  • Page 40: Install The Left And Right Cylinder Hoses

    Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fittings installed in Port LC of the AutoBoom valve. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-563) on the installed fitting on the bottom of the right accumulator tee.

  • Page 41: Ultraglide Hydraulic Schematic

    UltraGlide UltraGlide Hydraulic Schematic Manual No. 016-0230-090...

  • Page 42: Install The Ultraglide Sensors

    FIGURE 8. Secure the right sensor (P/N 063-0130-012) to the sensor mounting bracket (P/N 116-0159-684) using four 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” hex bolts (P/N 311-0054-106) and four 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164). Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...

  • Page 43: Mount The Center Rack Sensor

    Connect the Sensor Cables Connect the left sensor cable (P/N 115-0171-527) to the connector on the outer left sensor. Route the left sensor cable toward the AutoBoom valve. Loop and tie-off any excess cabling, allowing enough cable for boom folding and extension.
  • Page 44 Chapter 4 Note: The sensor cables will be connected to the AutoBoom system in the wiring phase of installation. Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...

  • Page 45: Install The Gauge Wheels - Optional

    UltraGlide Install the Gauge Wheels - Optional Gauge Wheel Mounting Locations Wheel mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. Determine the appropriate location for mounting the wheels on the boom, ensuring the wheels will not interfere with or be damaged while folding or unfolding the booms.

  • Page 46: Install The Ultraglide Wiring

    Tighten the bolts on the node connectors to secure the connections. Connect the Harness to the Boom Function Controls Locate the Left Press and Right Press connectors on the AutoBoom harness cable (P/N 115-0230-045 or 115-0230-085). Route the connectors to the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-126).
  • Page 47 Install a boom sense adapter cable (P/N 115-0171-546) on the coil. Connect the machine’s harness cable to the installed boom sense adapter cable. Connect the Up connectors on the AutoBoom harness to the installed boom sense adapter cables. Open Center Coil Wiring FIGURE 14.

  • Page 48: Install The Center Rack Control

    Chapter 4 Connect the Open Center Valve connection on the AutoBoom harness cable to the single weatherpack connection of the installed boom sense adapter cable. Install the Center Rack Control Directional Valve Boom Sense Adapter Cables Installed FIGURE 15. Locate the machine’s directional valve.

  • Page 49: Connect The Harness Cable To The Sensors

    Locate the two controller connectors and connect them to the AutoBoom controller (P/N 063-0130-021). Note: The AutoBoom controller should be mounted in the machine’s cab so that the machine’s operator has easy access to it. Connect the Field Computer (If Applicable) Refer to the Installation &...

  • Page 50: Connect The Power Leads

    Disconnect the machine’s connectors from the battery terminals. Install the red power lead on the positive battery terminal and reinstall the machine’s battery connector. Install the white power lead on the negative battery terminal and reinstall the machine’s battery connector. Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...

  • Page 51: Ultraglide Wiring Schematics

    UltraGlide UltraGlide Wiring Schematics Gen I Cabling Manual No. 016-0230-090...

  • Page 52: Gen Ii Cabling

    Chapter 4 Gen II Cabling Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...

  • Page 53: Replacement Parts

    R eplacement Parts CHAPTER C h a p t e r 5 This section contains replacement part diagrams for PowerGlide Plus and UltraGlide systems. Refer to these diagrams when calling to request replacement parts. Valve Blocks PowerGlide Plus and UltraGlide Replacement Parts Manual No.

  • Page 54: Wheels

    Chapter 5 Wheels Sensors Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...
  • Page 55 Mounting the Gauge Wheels 41 Tools Needed 4 Hydraulic System 32 Converting the Sprayer’s Hydraulic Valve to Open Center 32 Hydraulic Schematic 37 Kit Contents Installing Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve 33 PowerGlide Plus 7 Installing Left Right Cylinder UltraGlide 27...
  • Page 56 Index Bestway 2009 & Newer AutoBoom Installation Manual...
  • Page 59 How Can I Get Service? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If your dealer agrees with the warranty claim, the dealer will send the part and proof of purchase to their distributor or to Raven Industries for final approval.

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