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M A N U A L TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 Manufacturer: Distributor: Optimal-Vertrieb Opitz GmbH Fieldworks Nursery Equipment Eysoelden M 41 5191 Dawes Rd 91177 Thalmaessing Grand Bay AL 36541 Germany U.S.A. Phone: ++ 49 - 9173 - 79 18 0...
C O N T E N T S Page Safety Warnings Operating Specifications Assembly Putting into Service Operating Instructions 7 - 9 Care and Maintenance 10 - 12 Appendix Attachment Points Wiring diagram for Control Box Wiring Diagram for Control System Hydraulic systems Lubrication chart Trouble Shooting...
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- 3 - WARNING Operator must have read and understood instructions before running the tree spade. Untrained operators can cause injury or death. Safety Alert Symbol: This symbol is used for important safety messages. When you see this symbol, follow the message to avoid personal injury or death.
- 3A - 1. Tower: 4. Tower: 7. Frame: Part N° 7118000001 Part N° 7118000004 Part N° 7118000001 Part N° 7118000005 Part N° 7118000006 Part N° 7118000008 Part N° 7118000009 Part N° 7118000086 8. Oil - Manifold: Part N° 7118000015 Part N°...
- 4 - Operating Specifications Description Tree Spade OPTIMAL 1700 serial number 170 ... capacity upper root ball diameter 165 cm (65") root ball depth 100 cm (39") dimensions of height 208 cm (82") basic machine width, frame closed 180 cm (71") width, frame open 270 cm (106")
- 5 - Assembly IMPORTANT: When doing assembly work, heed relevant instructions of manufacturers of power unit! Back Plate The tree spade is attached to the power unit by means of a back plate. The back plate is procured from the manufacturer of the power unit, or it might be fabricated according to the drawings and instructions of the manufacturer of the power unit.
- 6 - Putting into Service The tree spade with the back plate is attached and secured to the power unit. Both the hydraulic connecting hoses of the tree spade are to be connected to the hydraulic disconnect of the auxiliary hydraulic circuit of the power unit. The plug of the electric control cable is to be plugged into the socket on the power unit (see section 2.2.2).
- 7 - Operating Instructions IMPORTANT: The Operator must be a reliable person. Before commencing production work, he or she must study these operating instructions thoroughly. The following safety instructions must be observed: It is the operator's prime duty to ensure that any persons must stay clear off the danger area.
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But in case stabilizers have been installed with the tree spade and they are controlled by Optimal control box, extend rear stabilizers by setting pre-selector: function 4 (optional), rear stabilizers...
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- 9 - 4.2.9 Once all blades have been completely pressed into the soil, the tree spade with the planting material is lifted out of the ground by means of the lift arms of the power unit. 4.2.10 The root ball is lowered by means of the lift arms of the power unit. Then the gate is unlocked: pre-selector: function 1, gate lock...
- 10 - Care and Maintenance Blade Guides Thanks to the plastic lining the spade guides do not require lubrication. Once the plastic lining has been worn to the point were the heads of the countersunk screws are even with the surface of the plastic linings, they must be replaced to prevent the screws from damaging the blades.
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- 11 - Adjusting Blades • Loosen bolts A (M24x50) and counter nuts B (M20) at both sides. • Adjust blade with nuts C (M20). • When blade is in proper position, tighten bolts A (M24x50) and counter nuts B (M20) with torque 730Nm.
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- 12 - IMPORTANT: Tree spade must be lowered to the ground and switched off when doing cleaning, maintenance or repair work ! Use original spare parts only ! The tree Spade must be inspected by an expert on operational safety once per year ! Do not alter the design of the tree spade without having consulted the manufacturer !
- 18 - Trouble Shooting 1. Nothing moves. (none of the hydraulic functions works) Electricity supply to control box is interrupted. Check fuses at power unit. Hydraulic disconnect is not properly attached. Check attachment. Two hydraulic functions (e.g. gate lock and spades) work at the same time. On one of the valves the plunger does not move.
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- 19 - 5. Although the gate has been closed and locked properly, the blades do not move down. The safety switch at the lock needs readjustment. The electricity supply is interrupted. Check fuses at power unit. 6. The blades do not close properly although the spade cylinders are fully extended. Guides are worn and must be replaced.
LIMITED WARRANTY Optimal-Vertrieb Opitz GmbH ("Opitz") warrants that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of 6 months from the date of purchase (the "Warranty Period"). If, during the Warranty Period, this product proves to be defective, Opitz will remedy the defect by either repairing or replacing the product or any of its defective parts, at Opitz’s option.
S P A R E P A R T S TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 Manufacturer: Distributor: Optimal-Vertrieb Opitz GmbH Fieldworks Nursery Equipment Eysoelden M 41 5191 Dawes Rd 91177 Thalmaessing Grand Bay AL 36541 Germany U.S.A. Phone: ++ 49 - 9173 - 79 18 0...
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OPTIMAL 1700 MAIN FRAME OPTIMAL-Vertrieb Opitz GmbH Eysölden M 41 D-91177 Thalmässing...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS MAIN FRAME Item Quantity Description Part Number digging head frame 17001 cylinder suspension pin 30716022 screw M 12 x 30, DIN 933 50112030933 spring washer DIN 127 50612 guide 30617024 screw M 24 x 50, DIN 933...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS MAIN FRAME Item Quantity Description Part Number nut M20, DIN 985 502200934...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS SPADE Item Quantity Description Part Number blade 316163001 plastic lining for guide, 800 mm long 30617024001 plastic lining for guide, 700 mm long 30617024000 countersunk M 6 x 25, DIN 7991 501060257991 nut M 6, DIN 9855...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS GATE LOCK Item Quantity Description Part Number gate lock cylinder 3010300120 lock pin, top 3071700170 lock pin, bottom 3071700180 transvers plate, top 3181700110 transvers plate, bottom 3181700120 socket head screw M 10 x 80...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS TELESCOPIC SPADE CYLINDER Item Quantity Description Part Number cylinder body 302010011 cylinder body 302010021 piston rod 3020100312 cylinder body 302010041 piston 312012012 guide bush 31101302 screw M6x10 50106010914 slotted nut 3131800010 cover 30401401...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS TELESCOPIC SPADE CYLINDER Item Quantity Description Part Number o-ring 119,2 x 5,7 5171192057 rod seal 51602105112 scraper 51603105 o-ring 84,2 x 5,7 5170842057 piston rod seal 516020501 scraper 5160350 union 515070391221 union 515070511621...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS GATE CYLINDER Item Quantity Description Part Number eye joint GK 30 – DO 5070300 union 515021000813 cylinder body 3026036062 elbow 515070510813 hydr. socket G1/4 3135030501 guide bush 3116036365 oil scraper 5160336 rod seal 5160236446 o-ring 55.2 x 3...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS GATE LOCK CYLINDER Item Quantity Description Part Number cylinder body, HZ 50/30 3020500160 piston rod ø 30 x 175 3030300150 piston, HZ 50/30 3125030250 guide bush HZ 50/30 3115030020 socket head screw M 8 x 20...
OPTIMAL 1700 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OPTIMAL-Vertrieb Opitz GmbH Eysölden M 41 D-91177 Thalmässing...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Item Quantity Description Part Number spade cylinder 3010117001 gate cylinder 301021600 gate lock cylinder 3010300120 control block 5471410010 control valve NG06 547001 socket head screw M 5 x 50 DIN 912...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Item Quantity Description Part Number elbow, male 515070511621 union 3991410010 union 515020230813 union 515021000813 union 515070510813 union 515070391626 union 7/8-14UNF 5150300216 plug 5150103316 hydraulic hose NW16, length 15,4“ 513162039011 hydraulic hose NW16, length 16“...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Item Quantity Description Part Number hydraulic hose NW6, length 91,3“ 513062232013 pipe clamp 510RAPR-320 pipe clamp 510RAPR-325 socket head screw M 6 x 35 50106035912 pipe clamp DS112/12 510112 cover plate...
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OPTIMAL 1700 CONTROL BOX OPTIMAL-Vertrieb Opitz GmbH Eysölden M 41 D-91177 Thalmässing...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS CONTROL BOX Item Quantity Description Part Number casing 3981110010 toggle switch 5470700728 name plate 5470700168 indicator lamp, 12V 5997149845 rotary switch 0,1,2,3,4 5470A242600E straight cable fitting M20x1,5 5997527727 straight cable fitting M12x1,5 5997527701 cable 12x1,5 –...
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TREE SPADE OPTIMAL 1700 - SPARE PARTS CONTROL BOX Item Quantity Description Part Number cable 2x1 – 87“ – blade 2 5122010 cable 2x1 – 23“ – blade 4 5122010 straight cable fitting M12x1,5 5997527702 straight cable fitting M16x1,5 5997527714...
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