Adjustment Of Seed Amount - UNIA FENIX G Operating Manual

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3.3.3. Adjustment of seed Amount

When setting the required quantity of sown seed, use the sowing chart and carry out the calibration test

then.

NOTE!

When pouring the seed to the seed container for the first time it should be poured when the metering roller

is completely closed (recommended), or at the roller setting by at least 15 % less than indicated in the

sowing chart.

With the seed container is filled, and after each seeding test, you can reduce the sown seed quantity by no

more than one turn of the adjustment knob (to the left). Increasing the amount of sown seeds - no limits in

the scale range.

When reducing the dose or closing the unit, empty the seed hopper and the dispenser from seeds,

otherwise the dispenser may be damaged.

Setting of gear wheels: 1:1 (small wheel inserted into the large gear.)

Fig. 11. 1- the scale of fine seeds sowing

Settings for fine seeds (of rapeseed type)

In order to adapt the unit for sowing fine seeds, perform the following steps:

empty the seed hopper and dispenser completely;

unlock the adjusting screw knob;

completely close the metering roller (at 'O');

set the resistance in the hex shaft cut-out (see Fig. 12) – it is only possible with the metering roller

completely closed;

adjust the fan speed;

set according to the sowing chart, on the scale for fine seeds (Micro sowing) the desired number of

seeds sown;

carry out the calibration test and correct the amount of seeds sown

lock the adjustment screw knob

When sowing very fine seeds, e.g. very fine rape or poppy seeds, individual seeds may fall out of the unit. Sowing

such seeds can be carried out provided that the following steps are performed.

1. sealing the housing and the dispenser flap with the tape [1] in the shape and dimensions shown, Fig. 13.1

and 13.2 on the circumference/.

2. sealing the gap between the left side of the rubber cap and the housing of the dispenser with a tape [1]

Fig.13.3 in the place and dimensions shown.

The surfaces on which the tape will be glued should be thoroughly cleaned and degreased.

FENIX G Operating manual

Fig. 12. 1- The resistance of the seed wheel

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