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Page 2: Introduction
The turbine side of the RainTrain2 is considered the `Left Side’. ® The cable is fed from the ‘Front’ of the machine. If you have a problem or if you do not understand some feature of your RainTrain2 ® contact us at 1-800-NELSON8. •... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Safety Assembly Controls Lubrication and Service Winterization and Storage RainTrain2 ® Start-up & Operation Speed Setting Guide Sprinkler Adjustment Disassembly and Assembly Specifications Performance Guide Sprinkler Performance Charts... -
Page 4: Safety
Safety Owners Responsibilities: The owner is responsible for the safe operation of this product. It is the owner's responsibility to: Read and understand these instructions. Operate the machine according to prescribed limitations. Properly train others who may be permitted to operate the machine. Heed the rules of safety including, but not limited to, the instructions in this manual. - Page 5 Learn To Be A Safe Operator Read This Manual. Know the controls on the RainTrain2 ® and also how to stop the water supply! Do NOT allow children to operate the RainTrain2 ® Do NOT allow anyone to operate the RainTrain2 without proper instruction.
- Page 6 Keep Hands and Clothing Away Do not under any circumstances reach into the RainTrain2 while ® it is in operation. Do not reach into the RainTrain2 ® if the cable or hose is under tension. Keep All Guards and Shields in Place...
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Page 7: Assembly
If the nozzle is even slightly cocked, the sprinkler may not have enough power to rotate 4. Select and install the proper hose fitting on the water inlet port of the RainTrain2 . The type of fitting on ®... -
Page 8: Controls
Controls Speed Control Knob Drum Disengage Mechanism Figure 1. Rear of the machine with Figure 2. Left side view of machine the cover open. with the cover open. Sprinkler Arc Adjustment Clips Figure 3. Front left-hand corner view On/Off Valve Control Rod of the machine with cover closed. - Page 9 Controls Operation of the On/Off Valve and Control Rod The On/Off Valve and the Control Rod are an important part of the RainTrain2 . This section describes the operation of ® the On/Off Valve and Control Rod. The Control Rod will latch in the Off position when the Control Rod Stem is up and pushed to the rear of the machine (see figure 4).
- Page 10 To reset and open the valve, rotate the Control Rod Stem down (see figure 5). The Latching Spool will release from the Latching Pawl and the spring should slide the Control Rod Forward. Caution: There should not be any water pressure to the RainTrain2 ® when the valve is turned on. These diagrams show water pressure for educational purposes only.
- Page 11 Controls When the Control Rod slides forward, the Check Ball Valve will seat and will not allow water into the outer diaphragm cavity (see figure 6). The water that was in the outer diaphragm cavity is vented from around the rod as it is slid forward.
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Page 12: Lubrication And Service
Inspect the RainTrain2 ® before each irrigation season and each irrigation run. Please follow these service recommendations to assure a long and productive life for your RainTrain2 ® Before each Irrigation Season 1. When taking the RainTrain2 . - Page 13 Lubrication and Service Before each Irrigation Run 1. Caution: Make sure there is no water pressure to the RainTrain2 during this inspection! ® 2. Carefully lift the front of the unit and verify that the wheels rotate freely (see figure 9). Repeat for the rear wheels. (Note: The wheels will exhibit a slight amount of friction).
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Page 14: Winterization And Storage
Lubrication and Service After the irrigation season (Winterization) 1. After verifying to see that the supply hose is not under any pressure, remove supply hose from your RainTrain2 ® . Lift the front of the unit and cycle the on/off valve control rod in and out several times (see figure 10). This should allow the water to drain from your RainTrain2 ®... -
Page 15: Raintrain2 Start-Up & Operation
The success of the RainTrain2 irrigation system depends a great deal on the operator's understanding of the ® proper start up procedure. Please do not attempt to operate this RainTrain2 ® . until you read and understand the contents of this manual. - Page 16 4. Carefully pull the cable out to the cable anchor. The cable is 360 feet long so the cable anchor should be less than 360 feet from the RainTrain2 . Note: If you use less than the full 360 feet of cable, make sure the remaining coils of cable are tight on the ®...
- Page 17 . has automatically stopped itself at the end of the irrigation run, turn off the water. Verify that the water has been shut off before approaching the machine. Caution: The hose may still be under pressure. Safely relieve the water pressure before approaching the RainTrain2 ® The unit could...
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Page 18: Sprinkler Adjustment
Sprinkler Adjustment The ZE 30W Sprinkler. See "Specification" section for sprinkler performance information. The part circle stops are spring clips and they can be rotated to provide any desired arc of operation (see figure 12). No tools are required to move the clips. Do not attempt to remove the spring clips from the sprinkler base. Removing the clips by stretching them over the sprinkler base will destroy the spring tension and they cannot be re-used. -
Page 19: Disassembly And Assembly
Disassembly and Assembly Caution: Make sure there is no water pressure to the RainTrain2 ® during any Disassembly and Assembly procedures. Wheels Carefully remove the Hub Cab with a flat-bladed screwdriver. Remove the shoulder bolt using a 7/8” or M22 socket (see figure 14). - Page 20 Disassembly and Assembly Gearbox Cover Remove the nut on top of the gearbox with a 1/2" wrench (figure 16). Lift gearbox cover off of gearbox. Do not over tighten nut when replacing the cover. Gearbox Cover Nut Figure 16. Top of Gearbox Cover. Turbine Cover To remove the turbine cover to inspect the turbine, remove the eight socket head bolts and washers from...
- Page 21 Disassembly and Assembly Latching Spool Adjustment The Latching Spool is adjusted from the factory. However, if it is necessary to adjust the spool, it can be adjusted using a 3mm hex wrench. See the Controls Section of this manual for details on the operation of the Latching Spool. Latching Spool Figure 18.
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Page 22: Speed Setting Guide
Width 22” Speed Setting Guide The speed of the RainTrain2 ® is controlled with the Speed Controller Knob on the back of the machine (see figure 20). Caution should be used when modifying the speed while the unit is in operation. Stand clear of the sprinkler at all times. -
Page 23: Performance Guide
Performance Performance Chart Feeder hose selection guide (Water friction loss, psi/100ft of smooth bore hose.) Flow 5/8" 3/4" 1" 1-1/4" 1-1/2" 2" 0.04 13.0 0.05 16.7 0.06 22.0 0.08 11.5 0.10 14.0 0.12 20.0 12.5 19.0 Note: Hose sizes shown refer to actual inside diameters. - Page 24 L.R. Nelson Corporation One Sprinkler Lane Peoria, IL 61615 Tel. (888) NELSON-8 Fax (309) 692-9152 LRNelson.com ©2004 L.R. Nelson...
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