- 3 - WARNINGS TO BE READ BEFORE STARTING FOR THE FIRST TIME HAZARDS Clear the area to be treat- Do not use this device in Do not treat surfaces ed of any flammable ob- regulated areas with spe- covered with dry grass jects.
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- 4 - This device is designed to treat weeds by thermal choc and is for professional use only. Users of the RIPAGREEN kit must read this user manual fully and must be trained in the applications requiring this device. This user manual must be kept for future reference.
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- 5 - ® Always contact your RIPAGREEN distributor whenever carrying out maintenance or changing spare parts. ® Before using your RIPAGREEN after a period in storage or if it has not been used for while, check the thermal lance and the trolley thoroughly for any gas leaks, clogging of the combustion nozzle or cuts in the hose.
- 6 - Technical Data Thermal Lance propane GAS Device operating on SI system pressure (bar) power (kW) consumption (kg/h) air intake (m3/h) CO emission by % vol 0.0052 0.0021 CO2 emission by % vol 2.81 noise level <85 dbA length 1.6 m weight...
- 7 - STARTING Before starting, you must have read and must comply with the information contained in the "Warnings" section. ® The ORIGINAL hose and RIPAGREEN regulator supplied with this device must be used. ® PROHIBITED WITH RIPAGREEN PROPANE GAS IN LIQUID PHASE CYLINDER LYING (e.g.
- 8 - CONNECTIONS Before connecting ® RIPAGREEN pressure regulator cylinder, ensure that the seal is correctly installed systems connected this way. In other cases, ensure the contact surface of the fitting is clean.
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- 9 - Sealing: Using a bubble spray or soapy water, ensure there are no leaks threaded parts (cylinder, pipe and gun fittings). IGNITING the ® RIPAGREEN ADJUSTING THE POWER...
- 10 - SAFETY NEVER HOLD DOWN THE RED BUTTON WHILE WORKING ® The RIPAGREEN pressure regulator automatically shuts off the gas inlet when the pressure delivered drops below the minimum threshold needed for normal working efficiency. This means Either that the cylinder is practically empty (there are only a few minutes' usage remaining at a very reduced pressure: change the cylinder) ;...
- 11 - TRAINING / PRINCIPLE OF THERMAL WEEDING Anyone operating our equipment must receive training. Your dealer is happy to provide training and give advices on treating weeds with ® Ripagreen Safety concepts must of course be taken into consideration, some of which are described in this manual.
- 12 - MAINTENANCE ® Any replacement parts must be of RIPAGREEN origin. The manufacturer SEFMAT declines any responsibility and any request for recourse in case of non respect of the instructions or disassembly of the lance by a person not qualified to carry out operations of maintenance .
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- 13 - Every month: Clean the dust that can accumulate on the gas valve piston (open the trigger where the piezo igniter is located). Lubricate the piston with a fluid oil to facilitate the back and forth. Do not overload with oil. Check that the O-rings are in place and in good condition: 1.
- 14 - TROUBLESHOOTING >> NO GAS EMERGING FROM THE THERMAL LANCE OPEN THE TAP ABOUT 45° CYLINDER TAP CLOSED FLOW RATE TOO HIGH CLOSE THE (the internal safety CYLINDER TAP. device of the gas cylinder may shut off PURGE THE the flow if the tap is GAS CIRCUIT IN too much opened)
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- 15 - >> THE THERMAL LANCE IS DIFFICULT TO IGNITE CHANGE THE PIEZO : PIEZO IGNITER IS WORN OUT The piezo igniter loses its electrical properties with each use. Spare piezo igniter article code: 131003RG SPARK PLUG IS BROKEN Remove the spark plug using flat- nose pliers.
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- 16 - >> THE THERMAL LANCE IS DIFFICULT TO IGNITE THE GAS FLOW RATE IS ABNORMALLY LOW (Flame is short and weak) The swivel is equipped with a grid filter. Ignition is difficult This can be obstructed by the pollution of the gas cylinder: Remove the filter using a needle.
- 20 - WARRANTY ® Your RIPAGREEN device has undergone numerous tests and inspec- tions during the manufacture. Each component meets demanding specifications which guarantee per- formance and adaptability. ® For all maintenance and parts replacements, the RIPAGREEN network ensures you will be supplied with spare parts which comply with ®...
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- 21 - DECLARATION DE CONFORMITE CE EC- DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 7 Rue de Betnoms 33185 LE HAILLAN France Déclare que le produit : Hereby declares that the product: ® RIPAGREEN Destiné à la production d’une flamme produite par la combustion de GPL Designed to produce a flame produced by the combustion of LPG Est en conformité...
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