Harvest TEC 453 Installation And Operation Instruction Manual

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
The model 453 flow meter is designed to be installed with the Harvest Tec hay preservative
applicators designed to apply acid based preservatives using 1/2 I.D. hose. The flow meter is
accurate in applications from 40 to 400 pounds per hour (.1 to 1.5 gallons per minute).
INSTALLATION:
1. MOUNTING THE FLOW METER
A. Place flow meter in line as far away from the pump as possible.
B. Make sure the arrow on sensor box is in the same direction as the flow of product.
C. Keep flow meter as low as possible to eliminate air bubbles.
D. Remove filter bowl and cover. Mark two holes from the backside of meter housing to baler
frame.
E. Drill two 3/16 holes and secure with two 1/4 self-tapping screws provided.
F. Re-install cover and filter bowl.
G. Do not replace the fittings on the flow meter with metal, for it will interfere with the meters
accuracy.
2. PLUMBING
A. Cut into preservative line next to flow meter's inlet if installing on a used applicator, or run a
line from the pump to the flow meter on a new applicator.
B. Connect inlet hose to pump side of the flow meter. Be sure that fluid is flowing in the same
direction as the arrow on the meter.
C. Connect outlet side of meter to hose running towards tips.
D. Secure with hose clamps provided.
3. CONTROL
A. Mount display box on tractor and hook up to a 12 volt source. Make sure to hook the positive,
the green lead, to the hot terminal on the starter or battery and the black wire to an appropriate
ground. Check with a volt meter before installation. REVERSING THE POLARITY WILL
CAUSE DAMAGE TO CONTROL BOX!
B. Run wires to baler and keep away from any moving or hot areas.
OPERATION:
1. RATE PER HOUR
Press the select button "SEL" on the display until the letter R appears on the left side of the
display. The number displayed on the right of the display represents pounds per hour. Use this
display to monitor your rate of flow.
Example:
MODEL 453 FLOW METER
Baling rate
Multiply by desired application rate
Display read-out in lbs per hour
- 10 ton per hour
- 10 lb per ton
- R 100