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Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual Manual No. 016-0230-059 Rev G 01/17 E29002 Copyright 2017...
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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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Important Safety Information ................1 Hydraulic Safety ........................2 Electrical Safety ........................2 Chapter 2 Introduction......................3 Introduction ..........................3 Preparing for Installation ......................3 Recommendations ................................. 4 Point of Reference ................................. 4 Hydraulic Fittings ........................
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Viper Pro & Envizio Pro ..............................57 Chapter 6 Replacement Parts....................59 Valve Blocks ..........................60 PowerGlide Valve Replacement Parts .......................... 60 PowerGlide Plus and UltraGlide Valve Replacement Parts .................. 61 Wheel Replacement Parts ....................... 61 Sensors ........................... 62 Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
AutoBoom™ system. • Follow all safety information presented within this manual. • If you require assistance with any portion of the installation or service of your Raven equipment, contact your local 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.
HAPTER 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.
CHAPTER 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 spraying equipment. This manual applies to the following machines:...
HAPTER 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 hoses, etc.).
NOTE: In addition to the following kit components, an axle kit is required for the operation of the PowerGlide AutoBoom system. For available kits and ordering information, contact your local Raven dealer. TABLE 1. PowerGlide Installation Kit (P/N 117-0230-059) Picture...
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Reducer Adapter Fitting - 9/16” JIC (M) to 3/4” JIC (F) 333-0012-141 9006152 Reducer Adapter Fitting - 11/16” Hex 9/16” SAE O-Ring Plug 333-0012-194 9003423 Fitting - 9/16” JIC O-Ring M/M/F Swivel 333-0012-347 9006157 Run Tee Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
POWERGLIDE MOUNT THE AUTOBOOM VALVE FIGURE 1. AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Valve Mounting Plate 1. Secure the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-127) to the mounting plate (P/N 107-0171-619) using four 5/16”- 18 x 7/8” hex bolts (P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16” lock washers (P/N 313-1000-019). FIGURE 2.
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9. Install the straight end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-742) to the 90° end of the installed tee fitting. 10. Connect the 90° end of the installed hydraulic hose to the installed fittings in Port T of the AutoBoom valve. Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
POWERGLIDE INSTALL THE LEFT AND RIGHT CYLINDER HOSES FIGURE 5. Cylinder Hoses Installed 90’ Booms 120’-132’ Booms 1. Locate the accumulator on the base-end of the left tilt cylinder. 2. Disconnect the accumulator from the cylinder. 3. Install a 3/4” JIC M/M/F swivel run tee fitting (P/N 333-0012-348) in the accumulator port of the cylinder.
POWERGLIDE INSTALL THE GAUGE WHEELS GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING LOCATIONS Wheel mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. Determine the appropriate location for mounting the wheels on the boom, ensuring the wheels will not interfere with or be damaged while folding or unfolding the booms.
7. Connect the Right Solenoid Sense Down connector to the Right Sense Down connector on the machine’s harness cable. CONNECT THE HARNESS CABLE TO THE CONTROLLER CABLE 1. Route the harness cable (P/N 115-0230-003) toward the machine’s cab. 2. Connect the harness cable to the controller cable (P/N 115-0230-002). Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
POWERGLIDE 3. Tighten the connector cap to secure the connection. NOTE: Be sure to allow enough slack in the harness cable to allow for boom racking. If the harness cable is not long enough, it may be necessary to purchase a 12’ extension cable (P/N 115-0230-008) to install between the harness and controller cables.
This section contains a list of the components that are included in the PowerGlide Plus AutoBoom kit. Before beginning the AutoBoom installation, compare the items in the AutoBoom kit with the components on this list. If your have questions about the kit, contact your local Raven dealer. TABLE 1. PowerGlide Plus Installation Kit (P/N 117-0231-059)
POWERGLIDE PLUS INSTALL THE POWERGLIDE PLUS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM WARNING The machine must remain stationary and switched off, with the booms unfolded and supported, during installation or maintenance. CAUTION When installing AutoBoom hydraulics or performing diagnostics, maintenance, or routine service, ensure precautions are taken to prevent any foreign material from being introduced into the machine’s hydraulic system.
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2. Remove the coils from the solenoids near Ports 3A and 3B to gain easy access to those ports. FIGURE 3. Port Plugs Removed from the AutoBoom Valve 3. Use an Allen wrench to remove the plugs from Ports 3A and 3B. Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
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POWERGLIDE PLUS FIGURE 4. Orifice Fitting Removed from the AutoBoom Valve Orifice Fitting Removed - Keep for Future Use 4. Remove the orifice fittings from Ports 3A and 3B. IMPORTANT: Tip the AutoBoom valve on its side and use the Allen wrench to remove the orifice from the cavity, taking care not to let the fitting fall into the valve.
2. Secure the mounting plate to the machine’s center rack cross tube (with Ports LC and RC facing up) using two 4” W x 4” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts (P/N 107-0171-796) and four 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164). Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
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POWERGLIDE PLUS Install the Pressure and Tank Hoses WARNING Hydraulics are under pressure. Care should always be taken with a system that has been pressurized. When disconnecting or purging hydraulic hoses, be aware that the hydraulic fluid within the machine’s system may be extremely hot and under high pressure.
12. Connect the straight end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port RC of the AutoBoom valve. 13. Install the 11/16” hex 9/16” SAE O-ring plug fittings (P/N 333-0012-194) into Ports LV and RV of the AutoBoom valve. Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
7. Secure the gauge wheel assembly in the wheel mounting bracket by installing two 1/2”-13 x 1-1/2” SS hex bolts (P/N 311-0058-186) and two 1/2”-13 zinc hex nuts (P/N 312-1001-043). 8. Repeat the steps above to install the right wheel. Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
NOTE: Position the node so that the cable connectors face down. 2. Insert the large, rectangular node connectors on the harness cable (P/N 115-0230-045 - Raven, 115-0230-085 or 015-0230-095 - Top Air) into the correct ports of the AutoBoom node.
CONNECT THE HARNESS TO THE BOOM FUNCTION CONTROLS FIGURE 14. Machine’s Boom Function Controls 1. Locate the Left Press and Right Press Connectors on the AutoBoom harness cable (P/N 115-0230-045 - Raven, 115-0230-085 or 115-0230-095 - Top Air). 2. Route the connectors to the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-126).
POWERGLIDE PLUS CONNECT THE AUTOBOOM CONTROLLER (IF APPLICABLE) 1. Route the controller cable (P/N 115-0230-007 - Raven, 115-0171-917 - Top Air) into the right side of the machine’s cab. 2. Locate the two controller connectors and connect them to the AutoBoom controller (P/N 063-0130-021).
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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. TABLE 1. UltraGlide Installation Kit (P/N 117-0232-059)
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U-Bolt - 2” W x 4” L x 3/8” Thread 321-0000-363 Bolt - 5/16”-18 x 7/8” Hex 311-0052-104 9390-029 Bolt - 3/8”-16 Zinc Hex 311-0054-106 9390-056 Nut - 3/8”-16 Zinc Flanged Lock 312-1001-164 9003396 Washer - 5/16”-24 x 1” Grade 8 Lock 313-1000-019 9404-019 Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
FIGURE 1. AutoBoom Valve Mounted on the Valve Mounting Plate 1. Secure the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-126) to the mounting plate (P/N 107-0171-802) using four 5/16”-18 x 7/8” hex bolts (P/N 311-0052-104) and four 5/16” lock washers (P/N 313-1000-019). Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
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ULTRAGLIDE FIGURE 2. AutoBoom Valve Mounted to the Center Rack 2. Secure the mounting plate to the machine’s center rack cross tube (with Ports LC and RC facing up) using two 4” W x 4” L x 3/8” thread U-bolts (P/N 107-0171-796) and four 3/8”-16 zinc flanged lock nuts (P/N 312-1001-164). Install the Pressure and Tank Hoses WARNING Hydraulics are under pressure.
2. Disconnect the accumulator from the cylinder. 3. Install a 3/4” JIC M/M/F swivel run tee fitting (P/N 333-0012-348) in the accumulator port of the cylinder. O-Ring 4. Connect the accumulator to the opposite end of the installed tee fitting. Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
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ULTRAGLIDE 5. Install the 90° end of the supplied hydraulic hose (P/N 214-1000-590) to the 90° end of the installed tee fitting. 6. Connect the straight end of the installed hydraulic hose to Port LC of the AutoBoom valve. 7. Locate the accumulator on the rod-end of the right tilt cylinder. 8.
ULTRAGLIDE INSTALL THE ULTRAGLIDE SENSORS 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.
GAUGE WHEEL MOUNTING LOCATIONS Wheel mounting locations may be influenced by the boom configuration. Determine the appropriate location for mounting the wheels on the boom, ensuring the wheels will not interfere with or be damaged while folding or Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
ULTRAGLIDE unfolding the booms. The wheels should be mounted outside of the boom fold, but inside of the boom breakaway. WARNING The machine must remain stationary and switched off, with the booms unfolded and supported, during installation or maintenance. MOUNT THE GAUGE WHEELS FIGURE 9.
NOTE: Position the node so that the cable connectors face down. 2. Insert the large, rectangular node connectors on the harness cable (P/N 115-0230-045 - Raven, 115-0230-085 or 115-0230-095 Top Air) into the correct ports of the AutoBoom node. 3. Tighten the bolts on the node connectors to secure the connections.
CONNECT THE HARNESS TO THE BOOM FUNCTION CONTROLS FIGURE 11. Machine’s Boom Function Controls 1. Locate the Left Press and Right Press Connectors on the AutoBoom harness cable (P/N 115-0230-045 - Raven, 115-0230-085 or 115-0230-095 - Top Air). 2. Route the connectors to the AutoBoom valve (P/N 063-0131-126).
4. Plug the open center single weatherpack connector on the installed cable to the Open Center connection on the AutoBoom harness cable (P/N 115-0230-045 - Raven, 115-0230-085 or 115-0230-095 - Top Air). Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
Be sure to allow enough slack in the harness cable to allow for boom racking. CONNECT THE AUTOBOOM CONTROLLER (IF APPLICABLE) 1. Route the controller cable (P/N 115-0230-007 - Raven, 115-0171-771 - Top Air) into the right side of the machine’s cab.
R EPLACEMENT PARTS CHAPTER C H A P T E R 6 This section contains replacement part diagrams and listings for PowerGlide, PowerGlide Plus, and UltraGlide systems. Please refer to these diagrams when calling to request replacement parts. Manual No. 016-0230-059 Rev G...
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Index Connecting the Power Leads PowerGlide Wiring Schematic Electrical Safety Wiring Connections Kit Contents PowerGlide Plus Install Gauge Wheels Hydraulic Mounting the Gauge Wheels Fittings Wheel Mounting Locations Hydraulic Safety Hydraulic System 21 Installing Fittings on the AutoBoom Valve Mounting the AutoBoom Valve Important Safety Information PowerGlide Plus...
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Sensors Connecting the Power Leads Installing the AutoBoom Node Installing the Center Rack Control Installing Open Center Connection Wiring Connections Wiring Schematics AutoBoom Controller Envizio Plus SCS 4000/5000 Viper Pro & Envizio Pro Kit Contents Top Air AutoBoom Installation Manual...
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Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval. The freight cost to Raven Industries will be the customer’s responsibility. The Return...
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How Can I Get Service? Bring the defective part and proof of purchase to your Raven dealer. If the dealer approves the warranty claim, the dealer will process the claim and send it to Raven Industries for final approval.
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