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Supplement to the V-MIX operating manual Rev. 3 / 02.20 ItemNo.107610 Printed in Germany – translation of the original operating manual Read and follow this operating manual before putting the machine into operation for the first time! Store for future reference! www.bvl-group.de...
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This operating manual only applies in combination with the operating manual of the V-Mix mixer wagon. Every person using the V-Comfort Turbo Plus must have read and understood this operating manual and the operating manual of the V-Mix. Document number:...
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User information EC Declaration of Conformity The straw blower V-Comfort Turbo Plus is an optional accessory for use with the V-Mix. The Declaration of Conformity has been included in the operating manual of the V-Mix. User review Dear reader, Our operating manuals are revised on a regular basis. You help us increase the user friendliness of our operating manuals by sending us your tips and recommendations on how we can improve them.
User information Contents User information Purpose of this operating manual Storing the operating manual Locational information in this operating manual Illustrations used Terms used Safety instructions Working in a safety-conscious manner Organizational measures 2.2.1 Responsibilities of the owner 2.2.2 Responsibilities of the operator 2.2.3 Qualification of the personnel 2.2.4...
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User information 6.1.1 Control panel 6.1.1.1 Operating elements and controls on the control panel 6.1.2 Bowden cable Operation of the machine 6.2.1 Blowing out straw 6.2.2 Switching the machine off Cleaning, maintenance and repairs Cleaning 7.1.1 Cleaning with high pressure sprayers/steam cleaners Lubricating 7.2.1 Lubrication schedule...
The chapter on user information provides you with information on how to use the “Operating manual straw blower supplementing the V-Mix operating manual”. The straw blower V-Comfort Turbo Plus and the “Operating manual straw blower supplementing the V-Mix operating manual” will hereinafter be referred to as machine and operating manual, respectively.
Hazard ... the source of a potential injury or damage to a person's health. Manufacturer ... Bernard van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG. … the straw blower V-Comfort Turbo Plus Machine (attachment to the V-Mix base machine) Straw blower...
Safety instructions Safety instructions This chapter contains important information for the owner and the operator on how to operate the machine in a safe and trouble-free manner. Observe all safety instructions provided in this operating manual! Most accidents are caused due to a failure to observe the simplest of safety rules. You help prevent accidents by observing all safety instructions provided in this operating manual.
Safety instructions 2.2.1 Responsibilities of the owner The owner is required to: observe all national, generally applicable regulations regarding safety and accident prevention as well as environmental protection, limit work with/on the machine to personnel who: are familiar with all general safety and accident-prevention regulations, have been instructed in how to work with/on the machine, have read and understood this operating manual, have read and understood the operating manual of the V-Mix.
Safety instructions 2.2.3 Qualification of the personnel Work with/on the machine is limited to qualified and trained personnel. The operator must clearly define the responsibilities of the personnel with regard to operation, maintenance and repairs. A person in training may only work with/on the machine when supervised by an experienced member of the personnel.
V-Comfort Turbo Plus. operation, maintenance and repairs of the V-Comfort Turbo Plus by individuals other than authorized and instructed personnel. ...
Safety instructions Product safety 2.3.1 Safe operation of the machine The machine must not be started or operated unless no one is in the work and ejection area of the machine. 2.3.2 Safety devices and guards Do not operate the machine unless all safety devices and guards have been properly fitted and are fully operational.
Safety instructions 2.3.4 Replacement and wear parts as well as auxiliary supplies Replace parts of the machine that are not in proper technical condition without delay. When doing so, use only original parts made or approved by the manufacturer. When using replacement and wear parts made by third parties, you are not guaranteed that these parts are designed and constructed in a way that would ensure operational reliability and safety.
Safety instructions General safety instructions General safety instructions: apply in general and are intended to ensure the safe operation of the machine, are summarized in the subchapters below. 2.4.1 General information on safety and accident prevention In addition to the safety information provided in this chapter, the general information on safety and accident prevention applicable in the respective country must be observed.
Safety instructions 2.4.3 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs Adhere to the prescribed intervals for cleaning, servicing and repairs. Prior to cleaning, maintenance and repairs, switch off the tractor and pull the ignition key to keep it from starting up inadvertently (for detailed information, refer to the operating manual of the tractor). ...
Safety instructions Action-related safety instructions and important information The operating manual contains action-related safety instructions and important information. Signal words and symbols are used to allow the reader to view action-related safety instructions and important information at a glance. 2.5.1 Action-related safety instructions Action-related safety instructions: ...
Safety instructions Warnings and instructions The following information has been attached to the machine: Warnings identify hazard areas on the machine and warn of hazards which may arise in a specific situation or in connection with a certain type of action. ...
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Safety instructions Order number and explanation 72720 Read and follow the operating manual and the safety instructions before putting the machine into operation! 72730 Crushing hazard for fingers or hands caused by accessible, moving parts of the machine! This hazard may cause serious injury, including the loss of body parts. ...
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Safety instructions 89595 Risk from materials or foreign objects that are flung off or out of the machine when staying in the danger area of the machine! These hazards may cause serious injury to the entire body. Keep at a safety distance to the danger area of the machine. ...
Safety instructions 2.6.2 Positioning of warnings and instructions The following illustrations show the arrangement of warnings and instructions on the machine. Fig. 2-1: Warnings and instructions Risks resulting from failure to observe the safety instructions and warnings Failure to observe the safety instructions and warnings may: ...
Design and function Design and function The following chapter contains comprehensive information on the design of the machine and the function of its individual assemblies. If possible, read this chapter while directly at the machine. This is the best way to become familiar with the machine.
Design and function 4.1.1 Discharge gate The chopped straw is fed to the blower via the door. The dosing gate (1) is opened and closed by the two hydraulic cylinders. The discharge gate is opened by a control on the control panel (see Chapter 6.1.1.1 “Operating elements and controls on the control panel”...
Design and function 4.1.2 Feed channel The chopped straw is fed to the blower via the feed channel. Heavy objects (e.g. rocks, clumps of dirt) will fall down through the openings (1) and into the stone trap (2). The rubber guard (3) offers a flexible seal for the transition to the mixing hopper, “channeling”...
Design and function 4.1.3 Blower The blower is made up of the individual parts blower housing (1), impeller (2), flow separation edge (3) and gearbox (4). The blower sucks the straw from the mixing hopper and transports it to the ejector via the impeller. The blower housing (1) is composed of a bottom section, housing the opening to the feed channel, and a modular top section with a corresponding door.
Design and function 4.1.4 Ejector The ejector is used to distribute the straw. Cylinder (1) is designed to adjust the angle of the end cover (2). Cylinder (3) is designed to adjust the tilt angle of the entire ejector. Fig. 4-7: Ejector Translation of the Original Operating Manual Straw blower...
Do not put the machine into operation unless the guards are installed completely. Replace defective guards immediately with new ones. Fig. 4-8 V-Comfort Turbo Plus Protective hood Rubber guard Straw blower Translation of the Original Operating Manual...
Design and function 4.2.1 Protective hood The protective hood (1) covering the drive shaft prevents people from reaching into the machine during operation. Fig. 4-9: Maintenance cover 4.2.2 Rubber guard The rubber guard (2) prevents anyone from reaching into the feed channel and serves as a seal, preventing material from being flung out.
Transport and initial commissioning Transport and initial commissioning This chapter provides information about how you transport and commission your machine. Before putting the machine into operation, the operator is required to have read and understood the operating manual. The machine operator must always ensure the presence of all complete and fully functional safety equipment before starting the machine.
and operation Use and operation When using the machine, observe the additional information provided in the chapters listed below: "Responsibilities of the operator", on page 9, "Qualification of the personnel", on page 10, "General safety instructions", starting on page 14, ...
Use and operation 6.1.1.1 Operating elements and controls on the control panel Main switch position (ON) To switch the power supply on, turn the main switch to the “ON” position. Main switch position (OFF) To switch the power supply off, turn the main switch to the “OFF” position. Discharge gate switch Open /close the discharge gate of the straw blower.
and operation 6.1.2 Bowden cable The Bowden cable is used to switch the straw blower on and off. Fig. 6-2: Bowden cable Bowden cable Lever Translation of the Original Operating Manual Straw blower...
Use and operation Operation of the machine WARNING Risks of fatal piercing wounds to man and animals may arise if objects are flung out of the ejector along with the expelled straw! Keep people/animals away from the danger area before starting to straw blower. ...
and operation 6.2.2 Switching the machine off Close the dosing gate (see Chapter 6.1.1.1 “Operating elements and controls on the control panel”, Figure 4). Read the position of the gate at the gate indicator (see “Fig. 4-3: Dosing gate opening width”, page 23).
Cleaning, maintenance and repairs Cleaning, maintenance and repairs When cleaning, servicing and repairing the equipment, observe the additional information provided in the following chapters: "Responsibilities of the operator", on page 9, "Qualification of the personnel", on page 10, ...
Cleaning , maintenance and repairs Cleaning Check each day to see if the machine is dirty. Thoroughly clean the machine when dirty. Dirt attracts moisture and leads to rust formation. Lubricate the machine after cleaning it, especially after using a high pressure sprayer/steam cleaner or fat-dissolving cleaners for cleaning.
Cleaning, maintenance and repairs Lubricating Lubricate all bearing and lubrication points in accordance with the lubrication chart. Remove dirt from the lubrication nipples. Use environmentally safe and biodegradable oils and greases as lubricants may enter feedstuffs or the soil! Contact your authorized farm equipment dealer for more information.
Cleaning , maintenance and repairs Maintenance schedule – overview Perform maintenance in a timely manner. The times, continuous services or maintenance intervals of any third party documentation are given priority. Component / location Activity Time / Interval Entire machine General visual inspection and function check daily Nuts and bolts...
Cleaning, maintenance and repairs Oil change at the gearbox Required gear oil: SAE 80W85 Change the gear oil at the following intervals: for the first time after 100 operating hours, every 1000 operating hours, at least once per year (whichever interval comes first).
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Cleaning , maintenance and repairs Fig. 7-2 V gearbox Place a collecting pan under gearbox. Unscrew the fan screw (1). Remove the oil drain screw (2) (not shown in the figure) at the bottom of the gearbox. Allow oil to drain. Wait until no more oil runs out of the oil drain screw.
Cleaning, maintenance and repairs Tightening torques for bolt joints Tightening torques [Nm] depending on grade of the bolts/nuts Thread (O ø) 10.9 3.04 4.31 6.03 8.48 10.3 14.71 25.5 35.3 M 10 50.01 70.61 M 12 87.28 122.58 M 14 135.27 194.17 M 16...
Faults Faults WARNING Risks of personal injury from crushing, shearing, cutting, amputation, entrapment, winding up, entanglement, catching and impact may arise if the machine starts up inadvertently. Do not troubleshoot the machine until you have secured it against starting up inadvertently.
Description Friction clutch Description Friction clutch Disassembly The procedure refers to the operations for disassembling an FT34 friction limiter. The other models can be disassembled in the same way. The components are not painted to allow the images to be clearer. 1.
Description Friction clutch Assembly The procedure refers to the operations for assembling an FT34 friction limiter. The other models can be assembled in the same way. The components are not painted to allow the images to be clearer. 1. Apply a small amount of grease onto the bushing surface and install it on the flanged yoke.
Description Friction clutch Torque values table The torque setting of the FT friction clutch is determined by the properties of the used disc spring, whose order number is given for each standard setting in the following tables. The order number of the spring is stamped on each disc spring, to enable their identification. FT22 and FT22R-Friction Clutch FT32 and FT32R-Friction Clutch 2 Friction discs, diameter 155mm, Sliding pin...
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