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OPERATING MANUAL
for
A1, A2
RAINSTAR
Version II-2012
Art. No. 827 9982

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  • Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL A1, A2 RAINSTAR Version II-2012 Art. No. 827 9982...
  • Page 2 Non-observance of this manual may cause personal injury or damage the equipment! This manual is to be considered an integral part of BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2. Suppliers of both new and used systems are advised to put down in writing that they delivered the manual together with the system.

  • Page 3: Product Details

    Address: ph. / fax: Note: Please make a note of the type and serial number of your RAINSTAR A1, A2 and accessories. Be sure to specify these details every time you contact your dealer. Print date / Version: October 2011 / 00 In all warranty claims and correspondence relating to this machine it is essential to specify the full serial number group including all letters.

  • Page 4: General Safety Instructions

    Intended use also includes compliance with the manufacturer’s operating, maintenance and service instructions.  The BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2 may be used and operated only by persons who are familiar with the device and aware of the hazards involved.  All rules for accident prevention as well as any other generally valid specifications and regulations relating to safety, work medicine and traffic law must be strictly observed.
  • Page 5 Index GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION 2  WARNING SIGNS 5  GENERAL 6  1  SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE RAINSTAR A1, A2 7  2  DESCRIPTION 8  3  PUTTING INTO OPERATION 9  4  SELECTION OF THE CORRECT NOZZLE FOR OPERATION 16 ...

  • Page 6: General Instructions For Safety And Accident Prevention

    Liquids emerging under high pressure (hydraulic oil) may penetrate the skin and cause serious injuries! An injured person must see a doctor immediately! Danger of infection! Before working on the hydraulic system the machine must be lowered, the system depressurised and the engine turned off! Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 7 Before electric welding on the tractor and mounted machines the generator and battery cables must be disconnected! Spare parts must meet manufacturer’s minimum technical specifications! This is the case for instance with original spare parts! Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 8 H = 1 m Up to 30.000 V H = 2,5 m Up to 110.000 V H = 3 m Up to 220.000 V H = 4 m Up to 380.000 V H = 5 m Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...

  • Page 9: Warning Signs

    WARNING SIGNS The hazard points of the RAINSTAR A1, A2 are marked by special safety labels on the machine. These labels must be affixed well visibly to the points indicated and they serve to protect persons staying around the machine.
  • Page 10 The BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2 is a turbine-driven machine designed for fully mechanised and labour-saving irrigation. The BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2 is a universal machine suitable of covering fields of varying lengths and widths. There is no need for supervision while the system is operating.
  • Page 11 The RAINSTAR A1, A2 is licensed for transport in agricultural operation only. For transportation on public roads, all applicable traffic requirements must be strictly observed. For safety reasons, it is not allowed to transport the RAINSTAR A1, A2 by pulling it WARNING!
  • Page 12 The cart's track width is infinitely adjustable (see technical data). The heart of the RAINSTAR A1, A2 is the TCN 10 turbine. This is a turbine, nearly insensitive to soiled water and offers maximum efficiency. The drive shaft is made of stainless steel. The nozzle inside the turbine is made of wear-proof plastic.

  • Page 13: Putting Into Operation

    Mechanical regulation: To keep the retraction speed constant on all layers independent of the pipe length still lying on the field, the RAINSTAR A1, A2 is equipped with a layer compensating device. It is actuated by the shut-off frame that is always resting against the PE-pipe and acts on the regulating flap of the turbine via control rods.
  • Page 14 Then lock the reel brake. On very hard soil, the supports must be extended into holes dug into the ground for this purpose. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 15 The standard wheel cart need not be lifted (therefore 1 pulling hook is sufficient). Pull-off speed: Do not exceed 5 km/h! Do not stop abruptly but slow down gradually at an intermediate stop or at the end of the pull-off. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 16 When the full operating pressure has been reached and clear water is discharged at the sprinkler's nozzle in a full jet without air bubbles, push the gear shift lever to the "PE-pipe retraction" position. The reel starts to rewind the PE-pipe. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 17 Drive into the field with the RAINSTAR A1, A2 taking into consideration the sprinkler's distance of throw. *) W = distance of throw of the sprinkler Lower the cart as described under Operating Mode I, item "Lowering the Cart"...
  • Page 18 Removal of the drive cover for service jobs only is permitted when the PE-pipe has WARNING! been slackened completely! Move the gear shift lever to shut-off position! This shut- off position also must be used for the transport of the machine on the roads! Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 19 When driving the reel with the PTO, the automatic shut-off system is inactive. Therefore you must stop the PTO in time and wind up the end of the PE-pipe with the hand wheel. This will prevent damage to cart, shut-off system, gearbox etc. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 20 This can be remedied by fixing the control rod one hole up or down when PE-pipe retraction becomes faster or slower. Factory setting: RAINSTAR A1 - hole 1 RAINSTAR A2 - hole 2 Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 21 (option), by means of the control lever (2). - To the left "slower" and to the right "faster". Then fix the control lever (2) again by means of the knurled nut (1). Big water quantities Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...

  • Page 22: Quick Stop

    8 SHUT-OFF AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT Unattended operation of the RAINSTAR A1, A2 is ensured by a final- and safety shut-off device. The final shut-off device is actuated when the cart lift actuates the gearbox shut-off lever stopping thus the drive.
  • Page 23 You pick up this hook with the tractor's toolbar and pull-off the PE-pipe. To reposition the RAINSTAR A1, A2 to a new set-up position, the cart must be pulled back to its end position. For retraction, the cart and the support are lifted automatically.
  • Page 24 11 3-WHEEL OPTION The 3-wheel option allows to reposition the RAINSTAR A1, A2 effortlessly to the requested working position. Locking of the front wheel brake If necessary, braking stirrup (1) can be adjusted and adapted to the wheel. In working position, the front wheel always must be braked because the support will be retracted automatically from the ground at the end of the operation cycle.
  • Page 25 Turn out the drain plug on the bottom of the TCN 10 turbine. We recommend to turn it in again only when you start up the machine again at the beginning of the next season. Clean the RAINSTAR A1, A2 and grease all appropriate points.
  • Page 26 At this point, the winding carriage moves from the reversing point to the right (direction A). Step 5: Mount the winding chain (1), the reel remains unchanged with the inlet bend pointing down. Tighten the winding chain (1). Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 27 Adjust screw (19) to the shut-off device (20), lock with nut. Drive in dowel pin (22) at the value of "Y" until it supports at the console on the frame. Machine RAINSTAR A1, A2 Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 28 (2)must be set to the cart lift until the ball valve is activated. Then tighten the nut with the second nut. Mount two other nuts (2) at the inner surface of the arm of the ball valve with a distance of 2mm and tighten them. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 29 PE-pipe diameter (in mm) 40-200 Number of layers Number of gears By pressing the "ON" key, the data are saved For the specific machine data of the machine types, see chart sheets 1 and 2. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 30 5. Check the electronics' version number: Press the - . Before pressing the LAYER key ON-Taste the version number is displayed. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...

  • Page 31: Service And Maintenance

    We cannot emphasise often enough that proper service at the right time is essential for the operating reliability and service life of a machine. At the end of every irrigation season, the RAINSTAR A1, A2 should be checked and cleaned thoroughly and all parts should be greased carefully.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Blocked sprinkler nozzle. Remove blockage. General: Compare connecting pressure and water flow with performance chart values. Cart is not lifted. Incorrect nozzle. Select proper nozzle. Wrong position of control rod. Mount control rod one hole up. Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 33 Hitch height - standard Weight incl. PE-pipe with water Cart track width Weight incl. empty PE-pipe Cart tires Overall length incl. cart Cart tire pressure Max. width of largest track Overall height Length of machine without cart Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...
  • Page 34 3,0 - 10 3,2 - 20 3,2 - 8 7 - 12 7 - 16 3220 3430 1360 1490 1230 1480 2850 3050 1180 1240 16x6.50-8 4PR 18x9.50-8 4PR 1000 - 1500 4.10/3.50-4 4PR Manual for BAUER RAINSTAR A1, A2...

  • Page 35: Conformity Certificate

    Irrigation machine with cart corresponds analogously to the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. In case of a modification of the machine not accorded with BAUER GmbH, this declaration will cease to be valid. The following standards as amended have been applied analogously: DIN EN ISO 12100-1 Safety of machines –...

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