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MAXAIR
240/260/360/460/484/684
320.055-B
ENGLISH
© BERTHOUD Agricole 10/2012
To be read attentively
and kept for further reference
Safety, checks, maintenance of the sprayers: see manual 82.471

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  • Page 1 MAXAIR 240/260/360/460/484/684 320.055-B ENGLISH © BERTHOUD Agricole 10/2012 To be read attentively and kept for further reference Safety, checks, maintenance of the sprayers: see manual 82.471...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents See pages - General and safety (See manual No. 82.471) • Technical specifications ................. 4 • Descriptive plate .................... 5 • Table of weights ..................... 5 • Sound measurements ..................6 • Dimensions ....................6 • Position of the safety stickers ................ 7 - Starting-up the sprayer (See manual No. 82.471) • Hitching the sprayer to the tractor ..............10 • Unhitching the sprayer ...................
  • Page 3 GENERAL SAFETY Meaning of the safety stickers. General safety measures. Hitching (instructions). Hydraulic circuit (instructions). Maintenance (instructions). Acceptable use of the sprayer Warning. See manual No. 82.471 "Safety, Checks, Maintenance of the sprayers". 320.055-B MAXAIR...

  • Page 4: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIoNS MAXAIR 240 - 260 - 360 - 460 - 484 - 684 with APS 51 pump MAXAIR 460 - 484 - 684 with GAMA 82 pump Mounted air-assisted sprayer. - CHASSIS: - 2 fan positions according to model: . Low position (series): height: 700 mm sprayer...

  • Page 5: Descriptive Plate

    DESCRIPTIVE PLATE - The location of the descriptive plate on your sprayer is indicated on the view in page 7. - The box "Type Berthoud" is made up of letters and figures. - Example: 2 MX M 0360 60 = Turbine Ø 600 03 = Rated capacity of the tank 300 litres M = Manual control - E = Electric control MX = MAXAIR sprayer 2 = Product family The empty weight and gross laden weight Year of manufacture. boxes feature the data of the table below plus the DREAL declarations. TABLE oF WEIGHTS (in kg) The data below are valid for France only (see the document DREAL). APS 51 pump Gama 82 pump MAXAIR SPRAYERS Low position High position Low position High position Kerb weight Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight Gross vehicle weight Kerb weight...

  • Page 6: Sound Measurements

    - Tractor + sprayer 91.8 - Sound power LWA: - Tractor alone = 101.81 - Tractor + sprayer = 108.55 Comply with the legislation in force and use ear-protectors if necessary. DIMENSIoNS Sprayers MAXAIR 240 MAXAIR 260 MAXAIR 360 MAXAIR 460 MAXAIR 484 MAXAIR 684 overall length 0.97 m 1.20 m 1.20 m 1.20 m...

  • Page 7: Position Of The Safety Stickers

    PoSITIoN oF SAFETY STICKERS - MAXAIR - 417.465 417.576 417.597 418.630 417.584 417.577 417.572 417.579 417.588 418.670 420.031 417.466 417.590 It is very important to keep the safety stickers in location and in good condition as they draw your attention to possible dangers and refer to the operator's manual. Check their location on the sprayer and see their meaning in manual No.
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  • Page 9: Starting-Up The Sprayer

    STARTING-UP SPRAYER Adapting the PTo shaft. Checking power take-off speed. Checking engine speed. Checking tractor advance speed. Checking volume/hectare. Checking tractor wheel travel distance. Installation and adjustment of the speed sensor. See manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance". 320.055-B MAXAIR...

  • Page 10: Hitching The Sprayer To The Tractor

    - Adapt the PTO shaft (see manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance"). - Attach the small chain of the drive shaft covers to the place reserved for it. - Place the control unit or electric unit on the tractor within reach of the user. 3-PoINT AUToMATIC HITCH: - Mount the BERTHOUD automatic hitch (1) or ACCORD hitch (2) (figure opposite) on the tractor. CAUTION: 107.259 In the case of an ACCORD hitch, make sure the safety stop reference 107.259 is mounted on the chassis of the sprayer.

  • Page 11: Setting The Sprayer

    SETTING THE SPRAYER The following must be performed to set the sprayer: . Check of the power take-off (PTo) speed. . Check of the advance speed. . Calculation of the flow rate of the nozzles of the equipment. . Check of the flow rate of the nozzles of the equipment. CHECKING PoWER TAKE-oFF AND ENGINE SPEED - Measure the power take-off speed using a tachometer. - Adjust the engine speed to obtain 540 rpm at the power take-off. - Identify the corresponding engine speed on the tachometer of the tractor dashboard: we recommend you put a mark (R) on the dial or record the value given by the digital readout. CHECKING TRACToR ADVANCE SPEED - Measure 100 metres in a field. - Start in any gear, power take-off speed of 540 rpm running. - Measure the time taken to cover the distance. 100 meters - Calculate the speed by applying the following formula: 3,6 x Distance covered (en meter) Speed (in km/h) =...

  • Page 12: Calculating Flow Rates Of Nozzles Of Equipment

    Equipment flow rate (l/min) Nozzle flow rate (l/min) = Number of nozzles - In the table on page 13, calculate the pressure corresponding to the closest value of the nozzle flow rate required. . Example: Sprayer with nozzle holder fitted with 10 grey ATR nozzles. Flow rate of equipment required: 24.2 l/min 24,2 = 2.42 l/min Nozzle flow rate = By consulting the table on 13; 2.43 l/min can be obtained at approximately 14 bar. 2. Sprayer with ToREX nozzle (MAXAIR 240): - Calculate the flow rate per nozzle using the following formula: Equipment flow rate (l/min) Nozzle flow rate (l/min) = Number of nozzles - In the table on page 16, calculate the pressure corresponding to the closest value of the nozzle flow rate required. . Example: MAXAIR 240 sprayer with nozzle holder fitted with 8 TOREX nozzles. Flow rate of equipment required: 24.2 l/min 24.2 Nozzle flow rate = = 3.03 l/min Consulting the table on page 16, a flow rate of 3.03 l/min can be used, i.e.:...

  • Page 13: Albuz Atr Nozzles For Fixflo Or Variflo Nozzle Holders

    CHECKING FLoW RATE oF NozzLES oF EqUIPMENT - Put the sprayer in the horizontal position. - Fill the tank. - Start the pump at 540 rpm and adjust the working pressure with the sections open. - Close the sections and top up using as a reference the bottom of the fixed collar of the cover. - Open the sections for one minute timed. - Top up to the mark using a graduated block to measures the quantity delivered by the nozzles. - If the flow rate measured is different to the flow rate required, calculate the new pressure in order to obtain the objective using the following formula: (Required flow rate) New pressure = Working pressure (Accumulated flow rate) - Perform another check of the flow rate from the nozzles to check that the quantity delivered corresponds to the flow rate required. ALBUz ATR NozzLES FoR FIXFLo oR VARIFLo NozzLE HoLDERS FIXFLo VARIFLo The FIXFLO and VARIFLO nozzles holders are fitted with ALBUZ ATR nozzles not requiring any seal to be assembled. Specifications of ATR nozzles: Spraying angle : 80°. Material: Body : Polyacetate. Insert : Ceramic.

  • Page 14: Layout Of Albuz Atr Nozzles

    LAYoUT oF ATR NozzLES The layout of the ATR nozzles is set in the factory in increasing order of flow rate from the lower nozzle holders to the upper nozzle holders. This layout can be reviewed to adapt the distribution of the flow rate to the shape of the trees to be sprayed thereby optimising the coverage. In this case, a general principle is to be adhered to (see figure below): Provide 20 to 25% of the flow rate through the nozzles positioned underneath the shaft of the propeller.  Provide 75 to 80% of the flow rate through the nozzles positioned above the shaft of the propeller.  etc... etc... From 75 to 80% From 20 to 25% MAXAIR 240 MAXAIR 260 MAXAIR 484 MAXAIR 360 MAXAIR 684 MAXAIR 460 Nbr of FLo N° Grey 320.055-B MAXAIR...

  • Page 15: Biflo S.g.m. Nozzle Holders

    BIFLo S.G.M. NozzLE HoLDERS (Diaphragm anti-drip) - The BIFLO nozzle holders can be fitted with STAINLESS STEEL (INOX) or SAPHIREX discs. - For BIFLO (see figure opposite): - Reference (-) = Low flow disk side. - Reference (+) = High flow disk side. - Installation of disks on BIFLO nozzle holders: See figure below. BIFLo STAINLESS STEEL (inox) or SAPHIREX disc nozzle holders TABLE oF STAINLESS STEEL (INoX) AND SAPHIREX DISCS Setting: SPRAY SPRAY...

  • Page 16: Torex Nozzles

    ToREX NozzLES IMPoRTANT: Open The total flow rate of the sprayer should be less than 10% of the maximum flow rate of the pump. Closed Example: With a GAMA 82 pump (flow rate: 80 l/min), do not exceed a flow rate of 70/72 l/min for the sprayer. Wide spray - Open the nozzle: To open it, turn the nut (3) counter clockwise. To close the nozzle, turn the nut (3) clockwise. - Flow rate adjustment: Use the adjusting screw (1). - Wide spray: Obtained by fully turning the adjusting screw (1) Average spray clockwise.

  • Page 17: Rinsing The Sprayer Before First Use

    RINSING THE SPRAYER BEFoRE FIRST USE Before using your sprayer for the first time with phytosanitary product (insecticide or other product), rinse the sprayer completely. - Close the drain valve (1) (figure 13). - Disconnect the supply pipes (at the bottom of the booms supporting the nozzles). - Fill 1/5 of the volume of the tank with water. - Open the vannofiltre valve (figure 1). - Release the turbine (figure 2). Caution: The turbine engaging and release operations should be carried out with the clutch of the pOwER TAkE-Off Of THE TRACTOR RELEASED.
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  • Page 19: Using The Sprayer

    USING SPRAYER Counter indications. Foaming into the tank. See manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance". 320.055-B MAXAIR...

  • Page 20: Operation With Aps 51 Pump

    oPERATIoN WITH THE APS 51 PUMP FILL THE TANK - Close the drain outlet using valve (1) (figure 1) located on the left hand side of the sprayer. - Remove the cover and fill the tank. oPEN THE VANNoFILTRE VALVE (figure 1) - Pull part (3) towards you then turn a quarter of a turn to put it into position (4). - If the cover leaks, tighten the star knob (5) slightly. IF RINSING TANK (as option) - Place the valve handle (2) at position (b) (figure 1) (refer to rinsing tank diagram). ENGAGE THE TURBINE - To engage the turbine, place lever (1) (figure 2) on the notch (2). Caution: The turbine engaging and release operations should be carried out with the clutch of the pOwER TAkE-Off Of THE TRACTOR RELEASED.
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  • Page 22: Operation With Gama 82 Pump

    oPERATIoN WITH THE GAMA 82 PUMP FILL THE TANK - Close the drain outlet using valve (1) (figure 6) located on the left hand side of the sprayer. - Remove the cover and fill the tank. oPEN THE VANNoFILTRE VALVE (figure 6) - Pull part (3) towards you then turn a quarter of a turn to put it into position (4) - If the cover leaks, tighten the star knob (5) slightly. RINSING TANK - Place the valve handle (2) at position (b) (figure 6). ENGAGE THE TURBINE - To engage the turbine, place lever (1) (figure 7) on the notch (2). Caution: The turbine engaging and release operations should be carried out with the clutch of the pOwER TAkE-Off Of THE TRACTOR RELEASED. CLUTCH THE PoWER TAKE-oFF - Simultaneously accelerate without jerks in order to progressively obtain the normal rotation speed (540 rpm).
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  • Page 24: Handwash Tank

    HANDWASH TANK (figure 11) - Hygiene and comfort: a 18-litre clean water tank, independent from the rinsing tank, allows you to wash your hands or any other part of your body (face, eyes,...) that may have come in contact with the product. - Positioned in front of the sprayer, the tap (2) is easily accessible. - Washing, by opening the tap (2) more or less according to the required flow rate. It is ESSENTIAL for the handwash tank to be filled with clean water, through the lid (1), without any pressure. RINSING TANK (figure 12) - A 28-litre clear water tank, independent of the main tank, permits the rinsing of this one - Located on the right hand side and under the main tank, its lid (1) is easy accessible. It is ESSENTIAL for the rinsing tank to be filled with clean water, through the lid (1), without any pressure.
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  • Page 26: Adjustment Of Belt Tension

    ADJUSTMENT oF BELT TENSIoN (figure 14) - Loosen the 4 bolts (2). - Operate the nuts (1): tighten until the belts are tight enough. - Block the 4 bolts (2). Monitor the belt tension particularly during the first hours of operation when the belts become supple and settle into the grooves of the pulleys. - If the belts require changing, change the whole set. - Check that the nuts are tight during the first hours of operation. The checking of the correct tension of the belts is made by pressing your index finger between the 2 pulleys (drive and driven) on the back of each belt: they should go down the same depth as their thickness.
  • Page 27 MAXAIR MAXAIR MAXAIR with APS 51 pump with APS 51 pump with GAMA 82 pump manual valves electric control 107.166 107.166 320.055-B MAXAIR...
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  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE THE SPRAYER Regular sprayer monitoring. Precautions to be taken during frost. Parking. Protection against oxidising agents. Mandatory inspection of Sprayers. See manual No. 82.471 "Sprayers safety, checks and maintenance". 320.055-B MAXAIR...

  • Page 30: Practical Recommendations For The Servicing Of Your Sprayer

    CHECKS BEFoRE SPRAY SEASoN Filter: - Make sure that the suction filter is clean and in good condition. Pipes: - Look for any leaks, check for kinks in the pipes. Seals and fittings: - Check to ensure that nuts and connectors are tightened, change the seals if necessary. Pump: - Check the oil level. Discs: - To change the discs once per year or when their flow rate is 10 to 15% greater than their initial flow rate. To do this, use the FLOW TEST - BERTHOUD reference 765.241, or the FLOW RATE GAUGE - BERTHOUD reference 778.887. Tank: - Check that there is no foreign matters inside the tank. MAINTENANCE AFTER oPERATIoN - I t is important to rinse the outside of the spray as well as the tractor. This cleaning operation should be repeated during the day between applications of different products. PRoCEDURE - Remove the filters. - Fill the tank to 20 % full with water and add detergent (ALL CLEAR EXTRA reference 788.792, 5-litre can). ®...

  • Page 31: Winter Storage

    - T he sprayer should be wintered in a clean condition (see chapter "Maintenance after operation"). - R inse the circuit completely (with a cleaning product ALL CLEAR EXTRA reference 788.792; 5-litre can). ® - D rain the tank. - R inse with clear water. - C ompletely drain the liquid circuit, making sure that the pump is not operated too long without water (2 minutes maximum). - P rotect against the frost, using sufficient antifreeze into the tank (BERTHOUD reference 790.121 All Winters ® product). - S tart the pump slowly. - O perate all the valves so as to protect the pump, valves, control valve, filters and pipes. - S tart spraying so as to supply antifreeze onto the boom. When the antifreeze reaches the nozzles, stop the spraying and disengage the power take-off. - G rease all mechanical parts that can be rust.

  • Page 32: Lubrication And Greasing

    GAMA 82 PUMP (figure 19) - The level must reach the notch located on the gauge (1). - Item 2: Complete drainage of the pump. - oil capacity for a GAMA 82 pump = 1.25 litre. BERTHoUD HP 82 oil, 2-litre can, reference 779.026. only use this oil, otherwise the guarantee will not be considered as being respected. PTo SHAFT - For each use: GREASE + TUBES.
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  • Page 35: Maintenance Diagram

    MAINTENANCE DIAGRAM 320.055-B MAXAIR...

  • Page 36: Spraying Circuit

    HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT oF A MAXAIR SPRAYER WITH APS 51 PUMP - MANUAL VALVES 1 - Handwash tank (18 litres). 2 - Main tank (200/300/400/600 litres). 3 - Drain valve. 4 - Vannofilter. 5 - APS 51 pump. 6 - American spray nozzle (optional). 7 - Rinsing tank (28 litres) (optional). 8 - Distribution block. Nozzle feed 320.055-B MAXAIR...
  • Page 37 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT oF A MAXAIR SPRAYER WITH GAMA 82 PUMP - MANUAL VALVES 1 - Handwash tank (18 litres). 2 - Main tank (400/600 litres). 3 - Drain valve. 4 - Vannofilter. 5 - Gama 82 pump. 6 - American spray nozzle (optional). 7 - Pressure regulator. 8 - Distribution block. 9 - Rinsing tank (28 litres). P - Gun holder (optional).
  • Page 38 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT oF A MAXAIR SPRAYER WITH GAMA 82 PUMP oR APS 51 PUMP - ELECTRIC CoNTRoL Nozzle feed 1 - Handwash tank (18 litres). 2 - Main tank (300/400/600 litres). 3 - Drain valve. 4 - Vannofilter. 5 - Gama 82 pump or APS 51 pump. 6 - Pressure regulator. 7 - ARBOÉLEC unit. 8 - Rinsing tank (28 litres). 9 - Electric control unit. 10 - Pressure gauge. P - Gun holder (optional). 320.055-B MAXAIR...

  • Page 39: Wiring Diagram Arboélec

    WIRING DIAGRAM ARBoÉLEC Key for wiring diagram, see page 40. 593936-A 320.055-B MAXAIR...
  • Page 40 KEY FoR WIRING DIAGRAM Alimentation Power supply Bleu Blue Boîtier de commande Control unit Brun Brown Câble 2 x 2.5 2 x 2.5 mm conductor cable Câble 7 x 1 7 x 1 conductor cable Commande de pulvérisation Spray control Fil 1 borne Wire 1 Terminal Fil 2 borne 2 Wire 2 Terminal 2 Fil 3 borne 1 Wire 3 Terminal 1 Fil 4 borne Wire 4 Terminal...
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  • Page 42: Remember Your Parameters

    REMEMBER YoUR PARAMETERS Fill-in the boxes below so that you can remember the values programmed, the brand of nozzles, and their colours. NozzLE 1 nozzle: NozzLE 2 nozzle: NozzLE 3 nozzle: NozzLE 4 nozzle: NozzLE 5 nozzle: NoTE: At the start of each treatment season, check the real flow-rates of your nozzles. Wheel circumference: Number of pulses: 320.055-B MAXAIR...

  • Page 43: Notes On The Treatments Carried Out During The Season

    NoTE oN THE TREATMENTS CARRIED oUT DURING THE SEASoN Date Field Treatment Product Dose Volume l/ha Nozzle Pressure Speed km/h 320.055-B MAXAIR...
  • Page 44 Because of our policy of constant product improvement, we reserve the right to modify product specifications or design without prior notice. BERTHOUD Agricole S.A.S. z.I. de Bois Baron - 1, rue de l’Industrie 69220 BELLEVILLE S/SAôNE - FRANCE Tel.: +33 4 06 50 50 - Fax: +33 4 74 06 50 77 Internet: www.berthoud.com - E-mail: berthoud-agricole@berthoud.com 320.055-B MAXAIR...

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