Introduction The new Model 720 Dew Simulator allows for the precise addition of hot water mist to windrowed alfalfa. The windrow will be as soft as if it had just received the ideal amount of dew. By spraying into the windrow prior to baling, moisture is added to all of the plant material.
Safety Carefully read all the safety signs in this manual and on the equipment before use. Keep signs clean and in clear view. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Replacement signs are available from your local authorized dealer. Keep your Dew Simulator in proper working condition. Unauthorized modifications to the system may impair the function and/or safety of the machine.
Setup Unloading the machine 1. Unload the reel skid assembly and the cart assembly shown below and remove packaging. The reel skid is designed to be handled from the front side (valves to right side) with pallet forks. Reel Skid Assembly Cart Assembly 2.
Connecting the Reel 1. Position the reel skid assembly next to the cart assembly. Lower the lift arm partially with the hydraulics and position the reel so it is aligned, *side with valves goes towards the cart (below left). Reel & Cart assemblies w/ lift arm being lowered Reel &...
Connecting Hoses Lower the reel from the transport position to the field operating position so both reel tires are on the ground. Connect the stainless steel 3/4” water line attached to the swivel on the reel to the 45-degree elbow in the KZ valve on the lift arm.
Preparing the Water Supply Trailer The 720 Dew Simulator will require a water supply trailer (not included). The following step will explain the installation of the supply, return fittings and hoses. 1. Install the 2” bulkhead connector in the bottom of the tank. Then install the 2” elbow (003-EL2020) fitting in the bulkhead.
Hooking up Tractor, Dew Sim, and Trailer Tank 1. Connect the tractor to the cart assembly with a 1” draw pin (below, right). 2. Adjust the front hitch position to level the cart assembly to the tractor drawbar. The hitch can be moved up or down as needed.
Machine Setup Installing Tines & Tips The reel assembly is shipped with 65 tines installed, each with a size MW11 tip (below left). There are 20 plugs installed on the outermost holes of the reel assembly as well that can be removed using a 3/8” Allen wrench and replaced with additional tines &...
MW5 and MW11 tips, as well as additional tines, can be purchased as spare parts from Harvest Tec. **Do not use a socket and impact driver to remove or install tips as thread damage will occur.
Drive Chain The Model 720 Dew Simulator comes with a drive chain installed, which allows the reel to be ground driven at a rate where rotation of the reel matched forward movement. This gearing allows the tines to enter and exit the windrow without significant disturbance or movement of the windrowed material.
Trip Sections The trip sections shown (left) will determine when each cross tube section will spray as the reel assembly rotates. Trip active Trip inactive Adjusting Trip Sections Adjust trip sections that are active based on windrow size/shape/and condition. • If the windrow is tall and fluffy, adjust the sections so the tines turn on as soon as they enter the windrow.
Adjusting Trip Sections (continued) Reverse View Reel Trip Section Front View Reel Trip Section Adjustment Bolts -Loosen and raise in slot, tighten to activate section -Loosen and slide down in slot to deactivate section Operation of Perimeter Nozzles The perimeter nozzles are used to apply ambient temperature (non-heated) water in a course spray as a supplement to the heated reel spray when evaporative conditions are high (due to extremely low humidity or the presence of wind).
Description of Electric Valves and Sensors 2Way Valve The 2way valve is located on the pressurized side of the pump on the lift arm. When inactive, this valve is normally closed. In its normally closed state, fluid from the outlet of the pump is returned to the tank. When it is open, fluid is forced through the heaters then to the reel.
Arm Switch The Arm Switch is located towards the front of the machine on the right side of the lift arm (shown below). This is a mechanical switch that senses when the reel lift arm is in the field operating position. The arm switch is active when it senses the lift arm.
Installing Controls 1. Connect 10 Pin extension harness (006-7722) to 10 pin connector on cart harness, route into tractor cab. 2. Connect 4 Pin extension harness (006-7717) to 4 pin connector on cart harness, route into tractor cab. 3. Mount Controller (006-7721) securely in cab with bracket and knobs on each side. 4.
Initial Operation Turning on the Dew Simulator The Dew Simulator controller will turn on by activating the red switch at the bottom of the control. For the controller to turn on, it must be connected to the cart harness. The perimeter nozzle controller will turn on by activating the toggle switch.
Determining Operation Settings On the second screen of the control (SETUP) under the Field Setup header, input the estimated Ton/Acre yield of the field (1.75), desired driving speed in mph (usually matched w/ baler speed →6.0mph), swath width in ft. (30.0).
Operating Once the system has been heated up, you can proceed to treating windrows. With the PTO still running, you can lower the reel to the operating position and pull into the windrow running at the ‘desired mph’ to match the baler’s speed.
Field Setup Screen Steps 1. Input the estimated Tons/Acre expected to be produced in the field by pressing Ton/Acre. When selecting any of the input tabs the screen shown on right will appear to input your information. Pressing Enter will save the information. 2.
Diagnostic Screen: T_in: Temperature at the inlet to Heater #1 T_out: Temperature at the outlet of Heater #2 Prev T_out: Temperature measured at T_out 5 seconds prior GPM: Gallons per minute Req’d BTU’s: BTU’s required based on the inputted variables to obtain target Temp Actual BTU’s: BTU’s currently being produced Heater #1 Hrs: Number of hours that heater #1 has been firing, not overall machine hours Heater #2 Hrs: Number of hours that heater #1 has been firing, not overall machine hours...
Main Screen (continued) 7. Arm Override: This function will allow water to flow to the reel assembly by bypassing the arm switch, allows flows to reel when the reel is not in the operating position (12” above the ground) 8. Warming Valve: Used for initial warming of water in combination with Arm Override. •...
Arm Override (continued) Arm Override arm switch must be active, so when the reel is raised the heaters will automatically turn off. Additionally, the system must also be seeing a flow rate (GPM) from the flow meter before the heaters will run. **For system priming and diagnostics, the arm switch can be overridden by the “ARM OVERRIDE”...
Disconnect the coupler and connect to the fill source. Harvest Tec recommends that you have an inline screen on your fill source. Open the ball valve and begin filling. When filling is completed, shut off the fill source and close the 2" ball valve.
8 minutes Using Surfactant The Harvest Tec 720 Dew Simulator is designed to add moisture to windrowed hay and works best with a surfactant added to the water. The surfactant will improve coverage and speed the absorption rate. While some Feed Grade surfactants will work with the Dew Simulator, Harvest Tec has tested and recommends Schaeffer Oil WET-SOL 233.
Maintenance If you are unsure how to perform any of the maintenance steps have your local authorized dealer perform the tasks. Maintenance Schedule Daily 10 hrs 25 hrs 100 hrs Season Chain tension Check Filters 002-4319A & 002-4321E) Descaling heaters Change heater fuel filters Check pump oil level Grease PTO driveline...
Before you begin -- There are different types of coil cleaning chemicals. It is recommended you contact Harvest Tec for the supply of the descaling kit, descaling chemicals, and instructions for use of these chemicals. If this is not possible, the instructions below should be closely followed: 1.
Winterizing Procedures NOTE: Failure to properly winterize your machine may result in serious and costly damage to wetted components (pump, heater coils, and reel components) of your Model 720 dew simulator if your machine is exposed to freezing temperatures. Outlined is the recommended method for all occasions during freezing weather, including long-term storage.
Troubleshooting 1. Pump runs, but no flow or pressure at reel. Possible Cause Solution 1a. Water supply is turned off. 1a. Turn water supply on. 1b. 2 way valve is open 1b. Reel is in transport position or reel is suspended above the ground, Arm Switch is not activated.
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Troubleshooting (continued) 4. Operating pressure excessive < 1250 PSI Possible Cause Solution 4a. Restricted discharge nozzle or plumbing 4a. Clean/Replace nozzles or components 4b. Pressure relief valve set to high, or PTO speed too high 4b. Reduce pressure setting, reduce PTO speed 4c.
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9b. Do not change the size of the blower fan or remove the altered. increment rings from the static disc on the burner gun assembly. If the fuming condition is too excessive and cannot be removed by air band adjustment, contact Harvest Tec. NOTE: delayed ignition will also create excessive fumes.
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Troubleshooting (continued) 10. Excessive temperature of discharge water. Possible Cause Solution 10a. T_in or T_out temperature sensors not 10a. If either temperature sensor is not functioning properly, working properly, system not receiving proper replace feedback 10b. Water pump delivery volume has decreased. 10b.
Pin Outs Controller Harness 006-720B at Cab Pin 1 Yellow Flow Meter Sig Pin 2 Orange Key +12v Pin 3 White Arm Override Sig Pin 4 Green H1R- Pin 5 Yellow H2R- Pin 6 Battery 12V+ Pin 7 Green Tin Sig+ Pin 8 Gray VTank Sig+...
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Pin Outs (continued) Temp Sensor Assembly 006-4732P Pin 1 12V+ Pin 2 Not Used Pin 3 White Sig+ Control to Drawbar Harness 006-7717 Pin 1 PN_Bat_12V+ Pin 2 Black PN_Bat_Gnd Pin 3 Blue PNP1_+ Pin 4 Gray PNP2_+ Dew Simulator Cart Harness 006-7720 A-PN Power Connector Pin 1 Bat_12V+...
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Pin Outs (continued) E-2 Way Valve Pin 1 12V+ Pin 2 Black Bat Gnd Pin 3 White Sig+ F- Flow Meter Pin 1 12V+ Pin 2 Black Bat Gnd Pin 3 Yellow/ White Sig+ Pin 4 Not Used G- Arm Switch 1/4"...
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Pin Outs (continued) J- Warmup Valve 12V+ Black Bat Gnd White Sig+ L- T-Out Sensor Pin 1 12V+ Pin 2 Not Used Pin 3 Blue/ White Tin_Sig+ Pin 4 Not Used O- Connection to Rear Controller Pin 1 Key +12V Pin 2 Bat +12V Pin 3...
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Pin Outs (continued) Control to Drawbar Harness 006-7722 Pin 1 Yellow / White Flow Meter Sig Pin 2 Orange Key 12V+ Pin 3 White Arm Override 12V+ Pin 4 Green H1R1- Pin 5 Yellow H2R2- Pin 6 Blue Bat-12V+ Arm – Sig+ Pin 7 Green / White Pin 8...
Parts Breakdown Tine Assembly Ref Description Part # Tine Assembly 001-7202 Tip for Tines (MW11) 004-7125 Tip of Tines (MW5) 004-7123 ½” Crosstube Plug 003-DSP12 Valve Assembly Ref Description Part # Description Part # Elbow 1/4" x 1/4” 003-DS1414EL Valve Assembly 001-7204 3 3/4”...
Cart Frame Front Pump Assembly Lift Arm Support Fire Extinguisher Assembly Assembly Rear Front Bracket Assembly Description Part # Description Part # PTO Shield 001-7248 Cart Rim 008-7231 Clevis Hitch 001-7219A Tire 008-7240 2-12”x8 Receiver Hitch Jack Topwind 008-7133 001-7219B Pump Bracket 001-7220A Receiver Pin...
Burner Motor Replacement Parts Description Part # Description Part # Burner Igniter 007-7203 Tip (optional) 007-7207-4.5 Fuel Pump 007-7204 Complete Burner Assembly 007-7201 Nozzle Assembly 007-7206 Tip (Standard) 007-7207-4.0 Burner Shut Off Valve 007-7205 Fuel Filter 007-7208 Burner Motor 007-7202 Fire Extinguisher Assembly Description Part #...
Common hard water scale formation is the result of calcium carbonate precipitation and accumulation in equipment employing hard water. ERADI(Ca)TE PLUS will bind with calcium, magnesium and iron, preventing the formation of common hard water scale. For hard water conditions contact Harvest Tec. 009-0905P...
Harvest Tec, Inc. within 30 days of the failure. If it is determined that a non-Harvest Tec branded hay preservative has been used inside the Harvest Tec applicator system where the failure occurred, then Harvest Tec reserves the right to deny the warranty request at their discretion.
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HARVEST TEC, INC. P.O. BOX 63 2821 HARVEY STREET HUDSON, WI 54016 USA PHONE: 715-386-9100 FAX: 715-381-1792 Email: info@harvesttec.com...
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