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Croplands GEX Series Operator's Manual

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OPERATORS MANUAL
CROPLANDS
SPRAY BOOMS
WWW.CROPLANDS.COM.AU
MODELS:
MB02 boom
MBX Series booms
MAX Series booms
GEX Series booms
MC6 firebreak boom
ATV Boomless Nozzle kit
MSO under-tree boom
MSC and MSCL-2
Covered booms
Vertiboom
Wheely Boom
8/10/2020
GP-OMOBOOM-A
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BEFORE COMMENCING
operation, ENSURE you read
& understand this manual, its
contents, and any additional
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  • Page 1 & understand this manual, its contents, and any additional MODELS: information supplied. MB02 boom MBX Series booms MAX Series booms GEX Series booms MC6 firebreak boom ATV Boomless Nozzle kit MSO under-tree boom MSC and MSCL-2 Covered booms Vertiboom Wheely Boom...
  • Page 2 WELCOME Congratulations on the purchase of your new Croplands spray boom. Croplands are in the business of building and selling spraying equipment and have been since 1972 (over 45 years). We supply sprayers to farmers, contractors, growers and others involved in growing crops &...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. Warranty policy 2. Foreword 3. Safety information 4. Product identification and specification 5. Boom assembly and installation 6. Precautions and instructions during installation and use 7. Liquid plumbing and nozzles 8. Boom sprayer calibration 9. Maintenance...
  • Page 4 Croplands has taken steps to ensure this operator’s manual is as current and as accurate as possible. Due to the ever changing markets of cropping and farming, Croplands is constantly striving to be at the forefront of innovation and technology. While the information in this manual is considered accurate at the time of writing, Croplands reserves the right to change this information without notice.

  • Page 5: Warranty Policy

    (if included as a part of the sprayer). Refer to your Croplands Warranty and Pre-delivery Booklet supplied with your spray boom. Always make contact with your Croplands Dealer first and foremost for warranty matters.

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    SECTION 3: SAFETY INFORMATION Please refer to the Croplands 20 page Safety Manual, part number “GP-SAFE-A” which will be supplied with this product. If for any reason the Safety manual is not available, please see your dealer, Croplands Customer service or the Croplands Web Site to obtain a copy.
  • Page 7 SAFETY SIGNS AND DECALS All signs and decals for sprayer safety and operation must be maintained in good order and replaced if damaged or missing. Most Croplands labels have a part number printed on the decal to aid identification and replacement.

  • Page 8: Product Identification And Specification

    Failure to do this may cause instability and serious injury. NOTE For further information on Croplands sprayers & booms, see www. croplands.com.au AirMix low drift air-induction nozzles fitted standard to Croplands booms...
  • Page 9 MB02 boom MBX Series Manual Cross-fold Booms » Galvanised steel construction with stainless steel boom tubes » Nozzles are protected being placed above the boom rail » Non-drip nozzles bodies with AirMix® low-drift » Single stainless steel tube with end cap one end, nozzles fitted inlet with hosetail on opposite end »...
  • Page 10 MAX Series Manual Cross-fold Booms Models: MAX08 » 8 metre galvanised boom; 16 non-drip nozzles at 500mm spacings. 2.07 metres folded width; 1.8 metres folded height. Dry Weight - 82kg. MAX10 » 10 metre galvanised boom; 20 non-drip nozzles at 500mm spacings. 2.07 metres folded width; 1.8 metres folded height.
  • Page 11 Hydraulic Folding GEX Boom models Models: GEX6H » 6 metre galvanised hydraulic folding boom; 12 non-drip nozzle bodies, 2 rams for folding, hydraulically plumbed to fold together. » 2.06 metres folded width; 1.55 metre folded height. Dry Weight - 87kg. GEX8H »...
  • Page 12 XP Boom Kit shown with XP BoomJets fitted and in use. Ensure you talk to your Croplands Dealer to select the right XP BoomJet for your XP Boom kit to suit your application For more information, see section 5, point number 6.
  • Page 13 Wheely Boom – Model MW02 NOTE For boom drawings and parts information refer to www.croplands.com.au » 2 metre width boom with frame and wheels, shut-off trigger and gauge » Suitable for greens, golf courses and turf applications » Handle includes a shut-off trigger and gauge...
  • Page 14 Hydraulic MHL Hydralink Booms – 12 & 15 MHL12 metre models Heavy duty galvanised 12 metre hydraulic » folding boom with 24 nozzles, twin ram with auto folding tips, hydraulically plumbed to fold both sides together. Central self-locking self-leveller standard. Dry weight - 240 kg. MHL15 Heavy duty galvanised 15 metre hydraulic »...
  • Page 15 Authorised Croplands Dealer to ensure correct more details. fitting & operation. If fitted to your sprayer, a separate parts list will be Suitable for use with MAX series, GEX series supplied. and MHL series booms only. For more information, please visit www.croplands.com.au for instructions...
  • Page 16 Croplands sprayer. It is recommended this be fitted by your Authorised It is recommended this be fitted by your Authorised Croplands Dealer to ensure correct fitting &...
  • Page 17 Dealer for advice on what nozzles to use for Off-centre AirMix specific applications. nozzle option for boom-end Alternatively, you can purchase a copy of the Nufarm Spraywise Application Handbook, available from Croplands and their dealers throughout New Zealand and Australia.

  • Page 18: Boom Assembly And Installation

    4. Mount the boom to your sprayer. Note – standard clamps and brackets are supplied, however if being mounted to a sprayer other than a Croplands model, you or your Croplands dealer may need to fabricate brackets to suit. The cost of any fabrication, or...
  • Page 19 Mount the centre section to your sprayer using the bolts & brackets supplied. Bolt the left & right outer wings to the centre section. Attach hoses to the boom tubes The MBX boom will look like this fully assembled Product update, all MBX and MAX booms now use forked hose fittings.
  • Page 20 9) if being mounted to a sprayer other than a Croplands model, you or your Croplands dealer may need to fabricate brackets to suit. NOTE The cost of any fabrication, or modification of the brackets supplied, will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 21 Also check the nozzle bodies and caps for leaks before 2. The GEX Series booms will be supplied fully using the boom for spraying. assembled from the factory. Note – standard clamps and brackets are supplied, however 5.
  • Page 22 Croplands model, you or your Croplands dealer may need to fabricate brackets to suit. The cost of any fabrication, or modification of the brackets WARNING supplied, will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 23 Croplands model, you or your Croplands dealer may need to fabricate brackets to suit. The cost of any WARNING fabrication, or modification of the brackets supplied, will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 24 Croplands model, you or your Croplands dealer may need to fabricate brackets to suit. The cost of any WARNING fabrication, or modification of the brackets supplied, will be the responsibility of the purchaser.
  • Page 25 Wheely boom assembly instructions To assemble the boom: 1. Unpack the unit and check that nothing is missing or has been damaged in transit. 2. The Wheely boom will be supplied partially disassembled from the factory. The spray tube will have been removed for transport. This will need to be reconnected to the frame using the four allen-head screws supplied.
  • Page 26 Croplands model, Whilst all precautions are taken in you or your Croplands dealer may need to assembly and testing, it is possible that fabricate a bracket to suit. The cost of any fabrication, or modification of the bracket debris will remain in boom lines.
  • Page 27 NOTE The standard clamp and U-bolts are supplied, however if being mounted to a sprayer other than a Croplands model, you or your Croplands dealer may need Main mount bracket with boom tube to fabricate bracket to suit. The cost of any...
  • Page 28 Only use water when testing the boom a sprayer other than a Croplands model, for leaks. you or your Croplands dealer may need to fabricate a bracket to suit. The cost of any fabrication, or modification of the bracket supplied, will be the responsibility of the purchaser.

  • Page 29: Precautions And Instructions During

    SECTION 6: PRECAUTIONS & WARNING INSTRUCTIONS DURING IN- STALLATION & USE Always ensure there is no residual pressure remaining in the spray lines 1. MB02, MBX, MC6, MSC & MSCL, MSO before undoing or checking hoses, series, Wheely boom, Vertiboom & XP nozzles, nozzle bodies or when flushing Boom kits –...
  • Page 30 2. MAX, GEX and MHL series manual fold WARNING booms – installation & use These booms listed above are heavy, and in Always ensure there is no residual the case of the GEX and MHL Hydraulic fold pressure remaining in the spray lines booms, danger exists at the crush points where the before undoing or checking hoses, hydraulic fold occurs.
  • Page 31 3. Boom Self-levelling Device and Fig 3: Shows the locking pin for operation & adjustment use on sloping ground. For the MAX series boom, the self-leveling device is standard on the 12 metre, and optional on the 8 and 10 metre MAX booms. To adjust the hanging struts to ensure the boom is The function of the self-leveling device is to level on flat ground once your boom is mounted...
  • Page 32 This will have been selected as an option at the time you purchased your boom and/or Croplands Grease all slides and hinge points. sprayer. 4. Hydraulic Fold Operations – GEX and For operation of the hydraulic fold function: MHL booms, installation &...
  • Page 33 NEVER fold or unfold the boom when near In most cases, the Hydralink MHL boom will come power lines. Fatal injury could result! fitted to a Croplands linkage or trailed sprayer, or will be installed for you by your dealer.

  • Page 34: Installation And Use

    5. GEX outer arm fold – installation & use 6. Boom lift device operation – installation & use The GEX series booms in 8 and 10 metre sizes have a manual fold outer arm. The inner fold If your sprayer has a hydraulic boom lift device...
  • Page 35 A good idea yourself, it is not difficult. Please ensure you is to use anti-drift nozzles such as the Croplands follow these basic steps: AirMix® range to cut down drift potential and possible damage to you trees as a result of drift a.
  • Page 36 A good idea and turf applications – most often it will be is to use anti-drift nozzles such as the Croplands used for spraying greens and small turf areas, AirMix® range to cut down drift potential and...
  • Page 37 (usually a pressure relief valve/ pressure adjust controller) so that you can use a The Croplands Boomless nozzle kit is ideal for tap/taps to turn the spray on and off from your small sprayers and/or ATV or RTV vehicles where control unit.
  • Page 38 Adjust the height and width, along with the nozzle angles, to ensure you provide the best coverage possible during your spraying The Croplands Veriboom is designed for small operation. You can consult the Croplands sprayers for spraying vertical targets such as trellis...

  • Page 39: Liquid Plumbing And Nozzles

    & NOZZLES As with any spray application, ensure The following tips provide general information for hooking up a Croplands Spray boom to your you follow all the instructions for use of the chemicals for the spraying job being sprayer. If you have purchased a Croplands...

  • Page 40: Boom Sprayer Calibration

    Failure to calibrate a sprayer before operating may result in ineffective or crop damage CALIBRATION Each Croplands boom is fitted standard with non- CAUTION drip nozzle bodies so that when the liquid flow is switched off, the bodies will not drip. Supplied Check the current Croplands Optima on all Croplands’...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    SECTION 9: MAINTENANCE 2. For the MSCL, MSCL-2, MC6 Firebreak and MSO under-tree booms & wheely boom: Maintaining your Croplands Spray boom is a » Keep any fold and hinge points free of dirt and simple process. Follow these basic guidelines.
  • Page 42 General Maintenance period. Liquid sitting in the tubes increases corrosion and if a frost occurs the boom tubes For your Croplands spray boom, general and fitting can split maintenance is mostly common sense. Some areas » Replace any leaking nozzle bodies or fittings to check regularly are shown below.
  • Page 43 Check any hose to boom tube connections for leaking. Tighten if required. NOTE For boom drawings and parts information refer to www.croplands.com.au Visually inspect hydraulic rams on hydraulic fold booms for leaking. Also inspect hoses for any rubbing or wear.
  • Page 44 Stortford Lodge, Hastings 4120 Location: 1422 Omahu Road, Hastings 4120 New Zealand Freecall: 0800 106 898 Freefax: 0800 1 17 71 1 e-mail: sales@croplands.co.nz website: www.croplands.co.nz Your nearest Croplands Dealer can be found in the dealer section on the Croplands website...

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