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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.
Hydraulic Fittings ........................4 Kit Contents ..........................5 Chapter 3 Hydraulic System Installation..........9 Install the Fittings in the AutoBoom Valve ................10 Mount the AutoBoom Valve ..................... 10 Install the Pressure and Tank Hoses ..................11 Install the Left and Right Cylinder Hoses ................
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Table of Contents Metalfor 2200, 2500, and 3000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
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.
CAUTION Hydraulic Safety • Raven Industries recommends that appropriate protective equipment be worn at all times when working on the hydraulic system. • Never attempt to open or work on a hydraulic system with the equipment running. Care should always be taken when opening a system that has been previously pressurized.
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.
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...
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.
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Weldment - Ultrasonic Sensor Boom Mount 116-0159-684 U-Bolt - 1-9/16” W x 2-1/2” L x 3/8” Thread 107-0171-611 U-Bolt - 2-9/16” W x 3-1/2” L x 3/8” Thread 107-0171-616 Bolt - 5/16”-18 x 7/8” Hex 311-0052-104 Metalfor 2200, 2500, and 3000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
AutoBoom hydraulic valve. NOTICE The appearance of the AutoBoom hydraulic valve may vary slightly from the images contained in this manual. However, the fittings, hose connections, and cable connections remain the same.
Install the Fittings in 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 steps and table to install the fittings in the appropriate ports of the AutoBoom valve.
Hydraulic System Installation AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Machine FIGURE 2. Secure the mounting plate to the machine’s center rack using two 2-9/16” W x 3-1/2” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts (P/N 107-0171-616) and four 3/8” zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164).
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Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-640) on the pressure port of the machine’s hydraulic valve. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic valve to the fitting installed in Port EF of the AutoBoom valve. Metalfor 2200, 2500, and 3000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-371) on the installed adapter fitting. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port T of the AutoBoom valve. Install the Left and Right Cylinder Hoses Cylinder Hoses Installed FIGURE 6.
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Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-520) on the 90° end of the installed tee fitting. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the fitting installed in Port LC of the AutoBoom valve. Locate and disconnect the machine’s right cylinder raise hose from the machine’s hydraulic valve.
S ensor Installation CHAPTER C h a p t e r 4 Boom Sensor Mounting Locations Sensor mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. If an object enters the sensor’s blind range unexpectedly, a false echo return to the sensor could occur, causing the boom to drop and the sensor or boom to be damaged.
Secure the center sensor (P/N 063-0130-018) to the ultrasonic sensor boom mount weldment (P/N 116- 0159-684) using four 3/8”-16 UNC 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). Metalfor 2200, 2500, and 3000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
Loop and tie-off any excess cable, allowing enough cable for boom folding and extension. Repeat the steps above to connect the remaining sensor cables. Note: The sensor cables will be connected to the AutoBoom system during the wiring phase of installation. Manual No. 016-0230-106...
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Chapter 4 Metalfor 2200, 2500, and 3000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
Install the AutoBoom Node AutoBoom Node Installed FIGURE 1. Mount the AutoBoom node (P/N 063-0130-013) to the node mounting plate (P/N 107-0171-802) using three 3/8”-16 x 1-1/4” hex bolts (P/N 311-0054-106) and three 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164). Manual No. 016-0230-106...
Locate the Left Press and Right Press connectors on the harness cable (P/N 115-0230-033). Route the connectors to the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-126). Connect the Left Press connector to Port G1 on the AutoBoom valve. Connect the Right Press connector to Port G4 on the AutoBoom valve.
Locate the Center Sensor connector on the AutoBoom harness cable. Connect the Center Sensor connector to the installed center sensor (P/N 063-0130-018). Locate the Left Outer Sensor connector on the AutoBoom harness cable. Connect the Left Outer Sensor connector to the installed left sensor cable (P/N 115-0230-050).
R eplacement Parts CHAPTER C h a p t e r 6 This section contains replacement part diagrams and listings for the AutoBoom system. Please refer to these diagrams when calling to request replacement parts. Valve Manual No. 016-0230-106...
Chapter 6 Sensors Metalfor 2200, 2500, and 3000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
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Hydraulic Fittings 4 Hydraulic Safety Hydraulic System Hydraulic Diagram 15 Installing Fittings in the AutoBoom Valve 10 Installing Left and Right Cylinder Hoses 13 Installing Pressure and Tank Hoses 11 Mounting the AutoBoom Valve 10 Important Safety Information Electrical Safety 2...
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Index Metalfor 2200, 2500, and 3000 Series AutoBoom™ Installation Manual...
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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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