BERG Meto-SWT Technical Handbook

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Berg Hortimotive

Burg. Crezeelaan 42a

2678 KZ De Lier

The Netherlands

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+31 (0) 174 517 700

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+31 (0) 174 516 958

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Page 1 Technical Handbook METO-SWT Berg Hortimotive Burg. Crezeelaan 42a 2678 KZ De Lier The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 174 517 700 Fax: +31 (0) 174 516 958 Email: info@berghortimotive.com Internet: www.berghortimotive.com...
Page 2 Berg Hortimotive, CE mark, serial and type reference, serial number and year of construction. If you would like to contact Berg Hortimotive, or one of their dealers with respect to this METO-SWT, please ensure that this information is always readily available.
Page 3 Guarantee For a period of 6 months after delivery, Berg Hortimotive gives the client a warranty on material and manufacturing defects that occur during normal use. This warranty does not apply if the defects are caused by improper use or causes other than by material and manufacture, if Berg Hortimotive - following consultation with the client - delivers used material or used goods or if the cause of the defects cannot be demonstrated clearly.
Page 4 Your national or local authorities can oblige you to check and examine your spray installation to minimize the environmental impacts from pesticides or chemicals. The METO-SWT Automatic Spray Trolley will be approved but must be checked in combination with your liquid supply system such as; airlock, pump and liquid tank. The checks are (for example in England) part of the NSTS (National Sprayer Testing Scheme).
Page 5 Potentially dangerous situations are indicated together with recommendations for avoiding them. It is important that this handbook is carefully read in order to learn how the METO-SWT should be operated and maintained. By reading this handbook and then using the METO- SWT, you, or anyone else, will be assisted in using the METO-SWT in the correct manner thereby helping to avoid personal injury as well as damage to the machine.
Page 6 UT OF USE .......................... 35 LEANING ........................35 ISMANTLING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ....................36 ....................36 PECIALIST MAINTENANCE .............. 36 AINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BY THE OPERATOR METO-SWT .................. 37 NSPECTION UNDER THE  6 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 7 MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK ................44 APPENDIX 2: TECHNICAL DRAWINGS ................... 45 APPENDIX 3: BATTERY SAFETY SHEET ................46 APPENDIX 4: SPRAY NOZZLE SPECIFICATIONS ..............50 APPENDIX 5: CLEANING THE POWDER COATING ............... 52  7 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 8 Read the following safety instructions carefully. After reading the safety instructions they should be strictly observed at all times. If the METO-SWT safety instructions are not observed while it is being operated, it will become substantially more dangerous and may lead to serious physical injury.
Page 9 DANGER! Read the manual carefully. Observe instructions, safety regulations, etc., at all times. De METO-SWT is only suitable for operating on pipe rail systems that comply with the horticulture sector guidelines, the health and safety catalog in force in the Netherlands (see 7.2).
Page 10 WARNING! Operating the METO-SWT may only take place when there are no other persons in the vicinity (apart from the operator) of the machine. The METO-SWT may only be operated by persons of 18 years or older who have received thorough instruction about the METO-SWT, who are fully familiar with this instruction handbook and are completely aware of the dangers associated with operating the machine.
Page 11 Safety symbols On the METO-SWT a number of safety pictograms have been applied. These pictograms warn the operator about possible dangers or dangerous situations. Always observe the warnings and contact your suppliers whenever the actual danger illustrated by the pictogram is not clear.
Page 12: Residual Risks
Clean water tank Pick up here with forklift! Side panels The values at 6, 7 and 8 depend on the METO-SWT type! Residual risks Despite the best possible design and the use of risk-reducing devices and the warnings about the dangers given in the handbook and applied to the machine itself, it is still possible that dangerous situations can arise.
Page 13: Intended Application
The METO-SWT should be set up before use, for example, the liquid pressure and the length of the paths. The METO-SWT may only be started once it has been correctly installed on the pipe rail system.
Page 14 Valve Caster wheel and Rear flange roll Pump filter Drive roll for concrete path Stop bumper (rear) Drive roll for ride on tubes Pressure meter Stop bumper (front) Spray booms  14 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 15: External Transport
- Walk along and correct the steering by hand. - Drive preferably with an empty tank - Drive only with the tank in the folded down position! - Disconnect the filling hose!  15 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 16 Horticulture sector guidelines for pipe rail systems The METO-SWT has been designed to run on a pipe rail system. This means that each path between the crops has a track that consists of two pipes of the same diameter with a fixed width between them (centre-to-centre/c to c size).
Page 17: Minimum Requirements For The Pipe Rail System
 Wheelbase between 62.5% and 125% of the support distance.  All values for other pipe and tube rail supports should be calculated separately. Source: The Dutch health and safety catalog in force in the Netherlands https://agroarbo.nl/catalogus/buisrailsysteem/  17 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 18 Mounting the spray booms and hoses Carry out the following steps to connect a spray boom to the METO-SWT: - See figure 7.1 for the following operations - Attach the spray boom to suspension point (A) and a similar suspension point higher...
Page 19 Setting the mix injector The METO-SWT is provided with a mix injector in order to keep the liquid in the tank moving. Attention! Before filling the tank, set this valve in the desired position! The mix injector can be operated with a manual ball valve.
Page 20: Venting The System
 Then turn the nozzles open at the height at which you want to spray and test by pressing the start button to be sure that all nozzles produce a good spray  The METO-SWT is now vented and ready for use after having gone through chapter  20 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 21: Operation
(see 1.4). - After use switch-off the METO-SWT and connect to the supplied trickle charger. - Keep the METO-SWT in a dry, frost-free storage area if it is expected to be idle for an extended period of time.
Page 22 Display The display provides information about the METO-SWT settings. When switching on, the display always requests the password, enter 2678, followed by Enter - the main menu now appears. Please note, control the screen only with the fingers and NOT with hard sharp...
Page 23 Program for gardens with all the same paths is active. Program for block shaped gardens is active. Program for tapered gardens is active.  23 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 24 [PRE-SPRAY TIME AFTER START METO-SWT] If it is preferred that the METO-SWT unit sprays while driving forwards to the gable, this setting can be selected so that spraying comes on before moving. By default, this setting is 0.5 sec, increase this value if the first plants in the path do not receive enough spray liquid.
Page 25 [START SIDESPRAY TO GABLE] Enter the number of metres that have to be sprayed at the end of the path. [SIDESPRAY BACKWARDS] Select whether spraying must occur when driving the METO-SWT backwards to the main path. [SIDESPRAY BACKWARDS WHOLE PATH] This setting is active as standard so that the entire path is sprayed.
Page 26 Whether the METO-SWT spraying machine travels onto the main path while spraying depends on option SIDESPRAY 1 BACKWARDS WHOLE PATH being activated. If this is not activated, then this will be the distance that the METO-SWT must travel onto the path to come out at the centre.
Page 27 (Do not enter anything if the paths are longer!) [INCREASE DISTANCE A PATH] Key in the distance increase per path in metres. (Do not enter anything if the paths are shorter!)  27 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 28 Shows the actual path in the actual Section. Only the contiguously entered Sections will be automatically sprayed in sequence! If there is a Section at "0 paths" in the settings menu, stop the METO-SWT at that Section and the message "READY" will flash on the screen.
Page 29: Manual Function
40%. [AUTO BACKWARDS] Selection for automatic backward when the START button is operated. After a delay period of 5 seconds the METO-SWT moves until it drives off the pipe rails.  29 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN...
Page 30: Battery Status
The screen shows the battery voltage in Volts and gives an indication of the remaining capacity in %. Attention! The remaining capacity is not shown as a linear decline and therefore only provides the user with an indication.  30 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 31 On the inputs screen it is possible to see if inputs are active, or will be, when you operate a switch. This is useful when there is an alarm. On the outputs screen it is possible to see if outputs are active.  31 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 32: Alarm Messages
ALARM “Error rail remains detected” The METO-SWT detects in the AUTOMATIC mode after the START button was pressed that the METO-SWT-spray trolley is already on the rails or that the pipe detection is active. Check the correct operation of the pipe detection sensor.
Page 33 The METO-SWT always sprays the path completely if this error occurs. ALARM “Error motor drive " The drive motor regulator is faulty - switch the METO-SWT off and on, then check if it moves again. ALARM “Obstacle" * (Only with option Obstacle Detection Sensor) The obstacle sensor at the front has seen something in the AUTOMATIC mode.
Page 34 8.2.10 MAIN SWITCH (7) After use, always switch the METO-SWT off with the main switch by turning it to the horizontal position, remove the key to prevent accidental use. Also, the batteries must be recharged immediately after use. Attention, the screen has a screen protection function and after certain period it darkens, THE METO-SWT HAS NOT BEEN TURNED OFF! 8.2.11...
Page 35 Out of use When the METO-SWT is not being used it should be stored with fully charged batteries in a dry and frost-free environment. The batteries should be recharged at least once every 4 weeks. Ensure that the ground underneath is level. When the METO-SWT is not used for longer periods, cover it with a protective tarpaulin.
Page 36: Maintenance And Repair
Maintenance and Repair The METO-SWT pipe rail trolley is a product of extremely high quality. In order to safeguard this quality, the maintenance guidelines below should be strictly observed. Repairs and maintenance activities should be recorded in the maintenance logbook (see appendix 1).
Page 37 BSA means that you can expect an email from us periodically that contains a link that takes you to a page with lots of tips and recommendations for maintaining the same Berg Hortimotive products that you own and operate. We include pictures and images as much as possible so that the information is easy to understand and apply.
Page 38 The chain tension must allow play of about 1 cm (A). Then tighten the fixing bolts (B) again. The chain of the METO-SWT was properly lubricated on delivery ex-factory. The chain may only be lubricated if it feels dry. This means that the chain may only be lubricated with oil after spraying for the first time (the factory coating will then have come off of the chain).
Page 39 The cleaning Clean the above pressure filter with clean water after every spray! Clean the sprayer boom according to the recommendations in Appendix 4! Keep the METO-SWT spray cart clean!  39 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 40: Charging The Batteries
If during automatic driving the alarm message "low battery voltage, Charge battery! " appears on the screen the batteries should directly be charged. Turn off the METO-SWT with the main switch and charge the battery continuously for minimal12 hours or until the charger indicates full.
Page 41: Pipe Rail System Maintenance
See also the instructions in Appendix 3 battery safety sheet! Pipe rail system maintenance The pipe rail system on which the METO-SWT runs should be checked on a regular basis. The system should always satisfy the Horticulture Sector Guidelines for Pipe Rail Systems in greenhouses (see 7.2).
Page 42: Technical Specifications
: 0% to 90%, not condensing Lighting : Normal ambient lighting. The machine is not designed to be used outdoors. The machine is not suitable for operating in explosive atmospheres.  42 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 43: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
+31 (0)174 – 51 77 00 Hereby declares to take full responsibility that the following product METO-SWT Automatic Spray Trolley with pump, touch screen, traction batteries 24V-360Ah, motor drive, vulkollan drive and steel running wheels including 2 electric valves. Suitable as a tool for spraying liquids inside the greenhouses.
Page 44: Maintenance Logbook
Appendix 1: Maintenance Logbook Please outline repairs and/or maintenance carried out on the form below. Type: METO-SWT Automatic Spray Trolley touch screen Serial no.: ……………….. 7030.XX.XXXX Date Description of repairs/maintenance Name company/ technician  44 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN...
Page 45: Technical Drawings
Appendix 2: Technical drawings Dimensions in mm.  45 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 46: Appendix 3: Battery Safety Sheet
1140 11.9 Discharged battery Charged battery Before charging, switch off the METO-SWT with the emergency switch. When charging batteries, always connect them to the charger before switching it on. After reading the batteries have been charged, switch off the charger first, then disconnect the batteries.
Page 47 When charging batteries, do not make repairs to the METO-SWT, nor carry out cleaning or any other activities. Turn off everything that consumes electricity before removing the batteries - this reduces the possibility of creating sparks. Always disconnect the earth cable (-) first when removing the batteries. When reinstalling the batteries, connect the earth cable (black) last.
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Page 49 • Use chemical protection suit and self-contained breathing apparatus while undressing contaminated co- workers or handling contaminated equipment. 7.2 Equipment clean up • Drench with water before transporting from incident.  49 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
Page 50 Appendix 4: Spray nozzle specifications  50 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...
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Page 52: Appendix 5: Cleaning The Powder Coating
The above are only recommendations and therefore responsibility for the proper cleaning remains with the person carrying it out. Please contact the manufacturer if you have any queries regarding the appropriate cleaning products to be used.  52 / 52 Translated user manual V3_EN METO-SWT 7030.XX.XXXX...