Kersten RIPAGREEN 341053 User Manual

Hand-operated propane gas thermal weeder

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USER'S GUIDE (USBS)
MINI LANCE

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE (USBS) MINI LANCE...
  • Page 2 CONTENTS OF THE THERMAL MINI LANCE PACKAGE Thermal Lance Pressure regulator Wrench 4 m Hose ® RIPAGREEN Warranty Memo User's Guide card...
  • Page 3 ® HAND-OPERATED PROPANE GAS THERMAL WEEDER USER'S GUIDE ® RIPAGREEN Mini Thermal Lance (92 cm) - USBS article code : 341053 ® RIPAGREEN is a trademark of SEFMAT (France)
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    - 2 - CONTENTS WARNINGS TECHNICAL DATA STARTING CONNECTIONS SAFETY TRAINING/PRINCIPLE OF THERMAL WEEDING MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING EXPLODED VIEW SPARE PARTS LIST WARRANTY...
  • Page 5: Warnings

    - 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.
  • Page 6 - 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.
  • Page 7 - 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.
  • Page 8: Technical Data

    - 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...
  • Page 9: Starting

    - 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.
  • Page 10: Connections

    - 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.
  • Page 11 - 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...
  • Page 12: Safety

    - 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) ;...
  • Page 13: Training/Principle Of Thermal Weeding

    - 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.
  • Page 14: Maintenance

    - 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 .
  • Page 15 - 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.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    - 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)
  • Page 17 - 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.
  • Page 18 - 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.
  • Page 19: Exploded View

    - 17 - 233441RG 233419RG 133403RG 133415RG 152153RG 131169RG 233442RG 152052RG 137081RG 150153RG 233418RG 248110RG 239094RG 232061RG 140084RG 131003RG 241019RG 249064RG 801xxx 150154RG 145015RG 248113RG 148043RG...
  • Page 20 - 18 - 246139RG 335293RG 140060RG 134025RG 140054RG 133238RG 250132RG OPTION : Gas hose length 8 m (standard supplied length: 4m) Article code: 250023RG...
  • Page 21: Spare Parts List

    - 19 - SPARE PARTS LIST Description Article Code ® 131003RG Piezoelectric igniter for RIPAGREEN 131169RG Bumper 133238RG Wrench 19/24 133403RG Trigger 133415RG Allen key 3 mm 134025RG Pressure regulator USBS standard, including double safety system 137039RG Molykote grease 137081RG Ground pin 140054RG O-Ring on Pressure regulator USBS...
  • Page 22: Warranty

    - 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 ®...
  • Page 23 - 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...
  • Page 24 Distributed in UK by Kersten (UK) Ltd Tel. 0118 986 9253 Progress House 39 Boulton Road Reading, RG2 0NH www.kerstenuk.com - info@kerstenuk.com...

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