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Operating & Maintenance Instructions
FrostGuard Basic B20 & B25
It's strictly forbidden to operate the FrostGuard
Year of construction: ...................
Type: B20 / B25
Serial number: ..................................
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This manual must be used according the European legislation. It must be considered as a part of the machine. The
manual must be kept with the machine until the final dismantle as described in the European legislation. The purpose
of this manual is to help use and maintain the FrostGuard safely.
The user manual must be kept by the owner or the user on a safe, dry and sun protected place on the working area. It
must always be available to consult. When the manual is damaged, the user must ask Agrofrost for a new one.
Copyright AGROFROST NV 2017.
All rights are strictly preserved. Reprinting, coping, changing, republishing and disclosure are strictly forbidden
without recognition of Agrofrost SA.
Furthermore, Agrofrost SA has the right to change this publication and fulfil changes to the content without
preannounce of such changes or rework.
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Summary of Contents for AGROFROST FrostGuard Basic B20
- Page 1 The user manual must be kept by the owner or the user on a safe, dry and sun protected place on the working area. It must always be available to consult. When the manual is damaged, the user must ask Agrofrost for a new one.
- Page 2 The mechanic: the person who does the assembling, maintenance and repairs Members of both groups must read this manual attentively before using the FrostGuard and before doing any repairs or maintenance on the FrostGuard. Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.2.2 Engine ..............................15 Warranty – Scrapping – Spare parts list......................15 6.3.1 Warranty ............................... 15 6.3.2 Scrapping .............................. 15 6.3.3 Parts list ..............................15 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ..................... 16 Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 4: Introduction
POSITIONING THE FROSTGUARD IN THE ORCHARD, VINEYARD OR FIELD Ask your dealer for the ideal setup of the machines, or send a plan of your orchard/vineyard by e-mail to info@agrofrost.be. Agrofrost will send you back instructions for the ideal set up. •... -
Page 5: Safety
The control box simplifies and secures the operation of the FrostGuard. Explanation is given in chapter 5. There’s one heat sensor at the outlet of the fan. This sensor is connected to the control box to show the working temperature. Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
• Always use genuine spare parts. Using non-genuine spare parts can enhance the chances of damage, even if they fit on the machine. • Replace damaged warning and instruction stickers. • All the flexible propane hoses must be replaced every 5 years. Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 7: Explanation Pictograms
~ 7 ~ EXPLANATION PICTOGRAMS FLAMMABLE CAUTION - DANGER MATERIALS HOT SURFACE FIRE: OPEN FLAMES AND SMOKING PROHIBITED MOVING PARTS Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 8: Transport And Storage
To install the battery again, you can't connect this in a wrong way, because one of the connectors is slightly bigger than the other. Reconnect the positive pole and the red wire first. Negative pole (black wire) Positive pole (red wire) Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 9: First Use And Preparation
After connecting the gas hoses, check the gas connections with the leak spray. is mounted. It’s strictly forbidden to use the machine if the outlet pipe is not Make sure that the outlet pipe of the fan mounted at the fan’s exit. Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 10: Set Up The Frostguard With 3 Gas Cylinder Holders On The Machine - B25 Only
If not, the air flow will be blocked by the gas bottles and a part of the orchard will not be protected. Connection of gas hose Connection of heating pipe Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 11: Set Up The Frostguard With Support For 5 Or 10 Gas Cylinders - B20 Only
There is a gas limiter at the entrance of the machine which automatically reduces the gas pressure. Before you open the gas bottles, make sure that they are in a vertical position for at least 10 minutes. Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 12: Operating The Frostguard Basic
The control box has a screen, a key and a push button. The screen shows all relevant information The key is used to start the engine The push button is used to rotate the machine manually. Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 13: Starting Procedure
10. Check the gas pressure on the sealed pressure regulator (=the left one). It should indicate approx. 0,8 bar. 11. Check the gas pressure on the other pressure regulator. It should indicate approx. 0,5 bar. Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 14: Stopping Procedure
Put new bottles in. Fix all bottles with the straps, connect all the bottles and open them ALL. Check the connections with the LEAK-spray. To start the FrostGuard again, the start procedure must be followed. Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu... -
Page 15: Maintenance - Cleaning
Warranty The warranty covers the parts that are defective from the start, and that are produced by AGROFROST. This warranty expires when it is a matter of normal wear, when a malfunction is caused by incorrect operation or maintenance of the machine, in case the user has not observed the instructions in the manual, or when non-genuine parts, not produced by AGROFROST are used. -
Page 16: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
: Kunstlaan 56 – 1000 Brussels - Belgium Address : FrostGuard Basic Type …………… Machine : ……………………… Serial number : ……………………… Production date Year in which CE mark was affixed : ……………………… Signature: Patrik Stynen Director Frostguard - Operating & Maintenance Instructions – www.agrofrost.eu...
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