FRANK RUSSELL BERM BLASTER Owner's And Operator's Manual

Table of Contents

Quick Links

Download this manual

OWNER'S & OPERATOR'S MANUAL

BERM BLASTER

N:\RUSS_BERMBLASTER\OPERATORS MANUALS Rev.201901

Read the Owner's & Operator's Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow

Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit.

FRANK RUSSELL INC.

341 PACIFIC AVE

SHAFTER, CA. 93263

Ph. 661-746-4939

www.frankrussellinc.com

PAGE 1

without exception.

Your life and the lives of others depend on it!

Table of Contents

Need help?

Do you have a question about the BERM BLASTER and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for FRANK RUSSELL BERM BLASTER

Page 1 OWNER’S & OPERATOR’S MANUAL BERM BLASTER FRANK RUSSELL INC. 341 PACIFIC AVE SHAFTER, CA. 93263 Ph. 661-746-4939 www.frankrussellinc.com PAGE 1 N:\RUSS_BERMBLASTER\OPERATORS MANUALS Rev.201901 Read the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow without exception.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
FRANK RUSSELL INC. provides this publication “as is” without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, FRANK RUSSELL INC. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein.
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a BERM BLASTER by Russell. We hope you will get many years of productive use from it. The BERM BLASTER is designed to be pulled by a ROPS protected tractor of proper size. The purpose of this manual is to provide a means to operate and service this equipment safely.
Page 4: Safety
SAFETY Read and understand this manual and all safety signs before operating and maintaining. Review the safety instructions and precautions annually. TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS.
Page 5: General Safety Guidelines
Assure that all bystanders are at a safe distance before operating or maintaining this equipment. HANDLING The BERM BLASTER can be transported on a Cat II three point. Forklift pockets attached to the bottom of the main frame allow for easy transport on a forklift. The nozzles are spring loaded and designed to breakaway.
Page 6: Safety Sign Locations
SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS Safety Sign location is shown below. Page 6 Read the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Page 7 REMEMBER: If Safety Signs have been damaged, removed, become illegible or parts replaced without decals, new decals must be applied. New decals are available from your authorized distributor or factory. Page 7 Read the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow without exception.
Page 8: Safety Decal Care
SAFETY DECAL CARE Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times. • Replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible. • Replaced parts that displayed a safety sign should also display the current sign. • Safety signs are available from your Distributor or Dealer Parts Department or the factory. •...
Page 9: Lighting And Marking
LIGHTING AND MARKING It is the responsibility of the customer to know the lighting and marking requirements of the • local highway authorities and to install and maintain the equipment to provide compliance with the regulations. Add extra lights when transporting at night or during periods of limited visibility.
Page 10 BLASTER. Secure the hitch in the receiver tube with a receiver pin. There is access to the main drive shaft of the BERM BLASTER on the rear guard. This drive shaft will provide the power needed to operate a small roller pump or a driveline driven spray rig. To couple a small roller pump there is a special coupler available, Part # 50-BLSTCOUP937.
Page 11: During Operation
DURING OPERATION Adults & Children should never be allowed on the equipment. • Clear the area of adults, children and bystanders before moving the equipment. • Securely attach equipment to towing unit, using the three point hitch and safety chains if •...
Page 12 OUTPUT ADJUSTMENT There are FIVE ways to adjust the output of air as field conditions vary. 1) Raise or lower the BERM BLASTER on the three point of the tractor to the desired height. 2) The direction of the air can br adjusted manually at the end of each nozzle.
Page 13: Highway And Transport Operations
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS Adopt safe driving practices: • Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT − BRAKING WITH MACHINE IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF UNIT CAN RESULT. Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is −...
Page 14: Following Operation
Pick a level route when transporting across fields. Avoid the edges of ditches or gullies and • steep hillsides. Be extra careful when working on inclines. • Maneuver the tractor or towing vehicle at safe speeds. • Avoid overhead wires or other obstacles. Contact with overhead lines could cause serious •...
Page 15: Performing Maintenance
PERFORMING MAINTENANCE Bearings can be easily greased from above without removing any guards or housings. • There are six greaseable bearings on each BERM BLASTER. Grease the bearings once per every three days of use. DO NOT OVER GREASE. Over greasing can be identified by grease pushing out around the seal of the bearing.
Page 16: Hydraulic Fluid And Equipment Safety
If repairs require the use of a torch or electric welder, be sure that all flammable and • combustible materials are removed. Do not weld or cut on any tank containing oil, fuel or their fumes or other flammable • material, or any container whose previous contents are unknown.
Page 17: Lockout / Tagout
LOCKOUT / TAGOUT Think, plan and check. Think through the entire procedure and identify all the steps that are required. Plan what personnel will be involved, what needs to be shut down, what guards need to be removed, and how (and under what conditions) the power will be restarted. Check the machine over to verify all power sources and stored energy have been identified including engines, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, springs and accumulators, and suspended loads, Shutoff and lockout power before adjusting, servicing, maintaining, or clearing an obstruction...
Page 18 Step 2: Shutdown the equipment. This should be completed consistent with the • manufacturer’s instructions for the shutdown procedure and could be a simple as placing a switch in the “off” position or pressing a button. Step 3: Isolate the equipment. This step involves closing of valves, throwing the main •...
Page 19 PARTS PART # DESCRIPTION QTY PER UNIT 50-BLASTRAM HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 50-BLSTSPRING Spring for breakaway nozzles 50-BLSTBX83 83” 2BX83 POWERBAND 50-BLSTBX85 85” 2BX85 (2007-19 Only) 50-BLSTBX93 93” 2BX93 POWERBAND 50-BLSTBELT95 95” B95 V-BELT (2007-8 Only) 50-BLSTBERMDECAL BERM decal only 50-BLSTBLASTERDECAL BLASTER decal only 50-BLSTCAUTION Caution Flying Debris Stay Clear Decal...
Page 20: Maintenance Chart
MAINTENANCE CHART ITEM INTERVAL Inspect & Tighten Drive Belts 2 hours after initial use Inspect & Tighten Drive Belts as necessary Every 8 hours of run time Grease Zerks as needed Every 8 hours of run time Review safety instructions with operators Monthly Clean and paint.
Page 21: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Drive Belt Squealing Belts not tensioned properly Tighten / Replace Drive Belts Sheaves hot or discolored Belts not tensioned properly Tighten / Replace Drive Belts PAGE 21 Read the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow without exception.
Page 22: Limited Warranty Statement
Once the warranty period has begun, it cannot be stopped or interrupted. Frank Russell Inc. warrants each new Frank Russell Inc. product to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Genuine Frank Russell Inc. replacement parts and components, excluding drive belts and driveline, will be warranted for 365 days from date of purchase.
Page 23: Accessories
ACCESSORIES 155 (Std) NOZZLE SET per pair 140 (Opt) NOZZLE SET per pair FLEX NOZZLE SET (Opt) per pair 12” Nozzle Extensions per pair 24” Nozzle Extensions per pair 7/8” Pump Drive Coupler 15/16” Pump Drive Coupler Drive Beyond Adapter 1-1/2” fm Rd x 1-3/8”m 6 spline Touch up Paint aerosol Read the Owner’s &...
Page 24 PAGE 23 Read the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Page 25: Warranty Registration Form & Inspection Report
This form must be filled out by the dealer and signed by both dealer and customer at time of delivery. Then returned via email accounting@frankrussellinc.com or mail to FRANK RUSSELL INC., 341 PACIFIC AVE, SHAFTER, CA. 93263 Customer name _________________________ Dealer name ___________________________...