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- Page 1 TURBOCAR Contents TURBOCAR Name: Models: IG1.1-IG1.1S-IG1-IG1S-IG2-IG3-IG4-IG5 IDROFOGLIA S.r.l. Via Provinciale, 14 61026 Lunano PU - Italy Tel: +39 0722 700311 - Fax: +39 0722 700309 Website: www.idrofoglia.com Email:staff@idrofoglia.com...
- Page 2 TURBOCAR Contents CONTENTS PAR. DESCRIPTION Contents Parts of the manual Revision Contents Chapter Instruction Manual Revision Date 7/03/2017...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TURBOCAR Contents FOREWORD 1. Purpose of the instruction manual 4 INSTALLATION 2. How to read the instruction manual 1. Checking the material upon 3. Storage of the instruction manual delivery 4. Update of the Instruction Manual 2. Storage and unpacking 5. -
Page 4: Purpose Of The Instruction Manual
Foreword TURBOCAR 1/10 FOREWORD PAR. DESCRIPTION Purpose of the instruction manual 1. PURPOSE OF THE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. We would like to thank you for the trust you have placed in us by purchasing this new turbocar. This Instruction Manual is an integral part of the Machine and has the purpose of providing all the required information for: •... -
Page 5: How To Read The Instruction Manual
Foreword TURBOCAR 2/10 FOREWORD PAR. DESCRIPTION How to read the instruction manual 2. HOW TO READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. The Manual has been divided into independent chapters, each aimed at a specific operator role (INSTALLER, OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN), for whom the skills required to operate safely on the machine have been defined. - Page 6 Foreword TURBOCAR 3/10 PICTURE NUMBERING Each picture is numbered progressively. Numbering consists as follows: Paragraph Chapter Progressive number Fig. 0.2.1 Picture Abbreviation TABLE NUMBERING Each table is numbered progressively. Numbering restarts from “1” at each new section. Numbering consists as follows: Paragraph Chapter Progressive...
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Page 7: Storage Of The Instruction Manual
Foreword TURBOCAR 4/10 FOREWORD PAR. DESCRIPTION Storage of the instruction manual 3. STORAGE OF THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. The Instruction Manual must be stored carefully and must be provided with the Machine through all changes of ownership it might have throughout its service life. Preservation must be promoted by handling it with care, with clean hands and by not placing it on dirty surfaces. -
Page 8: Recipients
Foreword TURBOCAR 5/10 FOREWORD PAR. DESCRIPTION Recipients 5. RECIPIENTS The Manual in question should be used by the Installer, the Operator and the Skilled Personnel authorised to perform machine maintenance. It is specified that “OPERATOR” refers to the personnel in charge of operating, adjusting, cleaning, performing routine maintenance on the machine. -
Page 9: Glossary And Pictorials
Foreword TURBOCAR 6/10 FOREWORD PAR. DESCRIPTION Glossary and pictorials 6. GLOSSARY AND PICTORIALS This paragraph lists uncommon terms or however having a meaning other than common. The paragraph below explains the abbreviations and the meaning of the pictorials used to indicate the qualification of the operator and Machine status. - Page 10 Foreword TURBOCAR 7/10 PICTORIALS The descriptions preceded by this symbol contain Very important information/requirements, especially as regards safety. Failure to comply may entail: • dangers for the safety of operators; • loss of the contractual warranty; • disclaimer of manufacturer’s liabilities. SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following...
- Page 11 Foreword TURBOCAR 8/10 SAFETY PICTORIALS In the event they should be deteriorated or removed, the buyer is obliged to restore with identical signs. Operators are expressly forbidden to remove or tamper with the signs. SYMBOL DESCRIPTION MAXIMUM PERMITTED TOWING SPEED: placed on the back of the turbocar trolley (if the machine is approved the limit specified on the registration paper/technical annex applies)
- Page 12 Foreword TURBOCAR 9/10 OPERATORS MUST ADHERE TO THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE MACHINE’S OPERATING MANUAL GENERIC HAZARD: placed on the machine LIFTING HOOK CONNECTION: placed near each connection on the machine’s top frame CAUTION HOT SURFACES HAZARD : placed on the compressor, if any UPPER LIMBS CRUSHING HAZARD: placed near the abutments of the bar joint...
- Page 13 Foreword TURBOCAR 10/10 ENTRAINMENT AND DRAGGING HAZARD placed near the PTO shaft PRESSURISED DUCTS HAZARD place near ducts that may be released DIGITAL METRE COUNTER GRAPH: placed near the digital metre counter (only found on machines with VDO metre counter) SUMMARY OF INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS: placed near the turbine, it sums up the basic instructions for turbocar operation (read carefully)
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Page 14: General Information
General TURBOCAR Information GENERAL INFORMATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Manufacturer’s identification data 1. MANUFACTURER’S IDENTIFICATION DATA MANUFACTURER IDROFOGLIA S.r.l. REGISTERED OFFICE – ACCOUNTS Via Provinciale, 14 61026 Lunano (PU) - Italy SWITCHBOARD Tel.: +39 0722/700311 Fax: +39 0722/700309 CONTACTS Email: staff@idrofoglia.com Website:... -
Page 15: Machine Identification Data And Plates
General TURBOCAR Information GENERAL INFORMATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Machine identification data and plates 2. MACHINE IDENTIFICATION DATA Each machine is identified by a CE plate indelibly marked with the machine’s reference data. This plate must never be removed and must always be kept legible. In the event of damage a duplicate must be requested. - Page 16 General TURBOCAR Information GENERAL INFORMATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Copy of declaration of conformity 3. COPY OF DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...
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Page 17: Safety Regulations
General TURBOCAR Information GENERAL INFORMATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Safety regulations 4. SAFETY REGULATIONS The machine has been constructed in compliance with the safety regulations listed below: UNI EN ISO 12100 Safety of machinery – Risk assessment and risk reduction UNI EN ISO 14121-1 Safety of machinery –... -
Page 18: Information On Technical Support
5. INFORMATION ON TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND WARRANTY The machines are covered by warranty as set forth in the general sales conditions. IDROFOGLIA S.r.l. WARRANTY CONDITIONS 1. The Seller guarantees to the Buyer their final products against faults or malfunctions due to defects in constructions or materials. - Page 19 General TURBOCAR Information algae or other types of foreign matter, or if using fuels or oils that are not appropriate for the motor or pumps they are used for. g. In the event the final product is used in places other than agreed, in places that are dusty, brackish, with presence of corrosive substances, high moisture, difficult environmental conditions, low temperature (lower than 0°C) or high temperature (higher than +30°C).
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Page 20: Description Of The Machine
Description TURBOCAR 1/22 Machine DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Operating principle 1. OPERATING PRINCIPLE Hose reel irrigators mainly consists of a long range irrigator, placed on a rubber wheel trolley connected to a polyethylene hose. 1 Winder roller or drum or reel 2 Superstructure or upper frame 3 Hose guide system 4 Long range irrigator... -
Page 21: Main Components
Description TURBOCAR 2/22 Machine DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Main components 2. MAIN COMPONENTS The main components of the TURBOCAR are listed and described below 2.1 TURBINE Device consisting of an impeller that exploits water pressure to move the gearbox for roller rotation, so it reels in the PE hose. - Page 22 Description TURBOCAR 3/22 Machine 2.3 SAFETY DEVICES FOR PTO AND REELING IN OUT OF STOWED POSITION Protection cap for the PTO and the mechanical stop system, in the event the hose should come out of the roller (bar joint). 2.4 MOTION DRIVE TO THE ROLLER VIA CROWN GEAR (DOUBLE CROWN FOR LARGE MACHINES) Transmission between gearbox and roller is direct via pinion keyed onto the output shaft of the gear block and the crown gear welded onto the side of the roller (in large machines...
- Page 23 Description TURBOCAR 4/22 Machine 2.6 BYPASS TO ADJUST SPEED Device placed near the turbine, on the water system which lets more or less water flow into the turbine, in order to adjust the PE hose reeling in speed. 2.7 GLYCERINE PRESSURE GAUGE Device placed near the turbine, which lets you read the water pressure on the machine.
- Page 24 Description TURBOCAR 5/22 Machine 2.10 BASE ROTATION AND LIFTING/LOWERING OF THE TROLLEY LOADER, DRAWBAR LIFTING FOOT AND RIGHT AND LEFT WHEELS DRIVEN BY HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Hydraulic system that allows the frame to rotate, the drawbar lifting foot to move, and the trolley loader wheels to prepare the machine for irrigation or towing.
- Page 25 Description TURBOCAR 6/22 Machine 2.13 2-WHEEL IRRIGATOR TRAVELLER 2-wheel irrigator trolley connected to the PE hose (standard model). 2.14 IRRIGATOR WITH SET OF NOZZLES Device fixed to the trolley that distributes the water evenly on the field. 2.15 POLYETHYLENE HOSE PE hose.
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Page 26: Dimensions
Description TURBOCAR 7/22 Machine DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Dimensions 3. DIMENSIONS Weights and overall dimensions... - Page 27 Description TURBOCAR 8/22 Machine...
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Page 28: Environmental Conditions
Description TURBOCAR 9/22 Machine DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Environmental conditions 4. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The machine does not require special environmental conditions and will be installed outdoors. The operations for placing the machine must always be performed assuring the stability of the irrigator during its operation. -
Page 29: Technical Specifications
Description TURBOCAR 10/22 Machine DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Technical specifications 6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS... - Page 30 Description TURBOCAR 11/22 Machine...
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Page 31: Tools
Description TURBOCAR 12/22 Machine DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Tools 7. TOOLS The machine is not supplied with any tools. Only if a control unit is installed, a manual lever is provided to be fitted in an emergency on the bypass valve, in the event problems should occur with the control unit/electric motor etc. -
Page 32: Standard Supply
Description TURBOCAR 13/22 Machine DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Standard supply 9. STANDARD SUPPLY The Machine is supplied with complete outfitting for commissioning. Standard supply: turbine; gearbox with gears in oil bath; safety devices for PTO and reeling in out of stowed position; motion drive to the roller via crown gear (double crown for large machines);... -
Page 33: Accessories
Description TURBOCAR 14/22 Machine DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Accessories 10. ACCESSORIES Below is a list of accessories that may be fitted on the various turbocar models: • FLEXIBLE HOSE WITH JOINTS: hose connecting the machine and the water supply line. •... - Page 34 Description TURBOCAR 15/22 Machine • INLET SOLENOID VALVE FOR SLOW CLOSING: device that closes water inlet into the machine at the end of irrigation. It behaves like the inlet water valve but closure takes place progressively in about 3 minutes. •...
- Page 35 Description TURBOCAR 16/22 Machine • SOLAR PANEL: device to keep the battery charged. • COMPRESSOR: device to partially empty the water inside the PE hose. • HYDRAULIC ACCESSORIES FOR MOVEMENT − distributor with quick couplings to load the trolley, place the feet or superstructure slewing, wheel lifting;...
- Page 36 Description TURBOCAR 17/22 Machine • LIGHT BAR ADAPTATION: adjustable, adjustable and tipping. • FRAME ON 4 ROCKER WHEELS: machine with 4 wheels instead of 2. • DOUBLE CROWN GEAR FOR REELING IN: roller drive with double crown gear. • TOOL BOX ON FRAME: tool box on the frame. •...
- Page 37 Description TURBOCAR 18/22 Machine • DIESEL ENGINE (PULL OR ELECTRIC START) REPLACING THE TURBINE FOR BELT OR HYDRAULIC REELING IN: motor used to reel in the PE hose (possibly also for hydraulic controls) to replace the turbine. • PETROL ENGINE WITH PULL START FOR HYDRAULIC CONTROLS: engine used for the hydraulic movements of the machine.
- Page 38 Description TURBOCAR 19/22 Machine • HOT-DIP GALVANISED FRAME OR ROLLER • ROAD APPROVAL • HP TROLLEY: trolley for high pressure adjustable up to 330 m. • OFFSET TROLLEY: trolley with hose in axis with the right wheel or with the left wheel of the trolley.
- Page 39 Description TURBOCAR 20/22 Machine • POSSIBLE TROLLEY ADAPTATIONS − swivel wheels; − cast iron wheels; − direction discs; − pneumatic oversized trolley nose wheel; − pneumatic wheels. • TROLLEY EXTENSION: device to lift the irrigator into the trolley. • QUICK IRRIGATOR RELEASE: device to quickly disconnect the irrigator from the trolley. •...
- Page 40 Description TURBOCAR 21/22 Machine • IRON OR CONCRETE BALLAST: iron or concrete weights to be applied to the trolley. • WATER BALLAST TANK: tank to be filled with water and applied to the trolley to act as ballast. • RIGID DRAWBAR ON THE TROLLEY: trolley towing drawbar in place of the standard chain. •...
- Page 41 Description TURBOCAR 22/22 Machine • OVERTREE KIT: kit to lift the irrigator. • OVERTREE KIT: slide with adjustable sprinklers. • SECOND IRRIGATOR KIT MOUNTED ON MACHINE FRAME: second small irrigator, actuated by manually opening a ball valve (if there is a control unit it can be controlled automatically, through an electric motor installed on the ball valve).
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Page 42: Safety
Safety TURBOCAR 1/10 SAFETY PAR. DESCRIPTION General warnings 1. GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS Before making the Machine operational, carefully read the instructions in this Manual and carefully follow the indications herein. The manufacturer has strived to ensure this Machine has been designed to make it INTRINSICALLY SAFE to the extent possible. - Page 43 Safety TURBOCAR 2/10 IMPORTANT! The manufacturer disclaims any liability for damage caused by the Machine to persons, animals or property in the event of: use of the Machine or intrusion in the area of operations by personnel not adequately trained; misuse of the machine;...
- Page 44 Safety TURBOCAR 3/10 Put the Machine out of order if any operation abnormalities occur and perform the appropriate checks or repairs. Ensure there are no objects between the Machine parts. After any maintenance operation, ensure no object remains between the moving parts. In order to assure the utmost safety when moving the Machine, however, it is FORBIDDEN: •...
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Page 45: Intended Use
Safety TURBOCAR 4/10 SAFETY PAR. DESCRIPTION Intended use 2. INTENDED USE Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. The machine has been solely designed and constructed for irrigation of agricultural plots with any kind of crop, parks, sport facilities and hothouses. -
Page 46: Contraindications For Use
Safety TURBOCAR 5/10 SAFETY PAR. DESCRIPTION Contraindications for use 3. CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR USE The turbocar must not be used: • for uses other than set out under 3.2, for other uses or not mentioned in this manual; • with circumvented safety devices or not working; •... -
Page 47: Safety Devices
Safety TURBOCAR 6/10 SAFETY PAR. DESCRIPTION Safety devices 5. SAFETY DEVICES The following safety devices are installed on the Machine: 1. protection devices for PTO; 2. guard between roller crown gear and gearbox pinion (guards between crown gear/drive shaft/gearbox pinion if the machine has two crown gears on the roller); 3. -
Page 48: Signs
Safety TURBOCAR 7/10 SAFETY PAR. DESCRIPTION Signs 6. SIGNS The following signs must be installed near the Machine and its operating area: List of Danger signs: Sign indicating hot surface hazard (if compressor is installed): Sign indicating upper limbs crushing hazard; Sign indicating entrainment or dragging hazard;... - Page 49 Safety TURBOCAR 8/10 List of Prohibition signs: Sign indicating prohibition for unauthorised persons to go near or stand near the machine; Sign indicating prohibition to remove safety devices; Sign indicating prohibition to perform maintenance operations with moving parts; Sign indicating prohibition to exceed the towing speed limit (if the Machine is approved, the limit specified on the registration paper/technical annex applies).
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Page 50: Residual Risks
Safety TURBOCAR 9/10 SAFETY PAR. DESCRIPTION Residual risks 7. RESIDUAL RISKS DEFINITION OF RESIDUAL RISK: A residual risk is that remaining after all protection measures have been taken into account and implemented. It is required to pay attention to the following residual risks which exist when using the Machine and cannot be eliminated. - Page 51 Safety TURBOCAR 10/10 ATTENTION: HOT SURFACES The parts of the machine (compressor, if any) that may reach high temperature above 80° and that may be accessed by the operator or maintenance technician or, in the event of emergency, while performing their normal activity have been protected.
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Page 52: Installation
Should any faults be found, the haulier firm must be alerted urgently for making the insurance claim, making the relevant note on the transport document. The shipping department of Idrofoglia S.r.l. should be informed at the same time. -
Page 53: Storage And Unpacking
Installation TURBOCAR 2/22 INSTALLATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Storage and unpacking 2. STORAGE AND UNPACKING As soon as it is received, the turbocar and all the material in the supply must be stored in adequate premises, preferably covered and dry, especially when it is not foreseen to be actually used for a long time. -
Page 54: Lifting, Handling And Unloading
Installation TURBOCAR 3/22 INSTALLATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Lifting, handling and unloading the turbocar in the operating place 3. LIFTING, HANDLING AND UNLOADING THE TURBOCAR IN THE OPERATING PLACE Driver of lifting and handling equipment: operator authorised to use lifting and handling equipment for materials and machines (strictly complying with the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. - Page 55 Installation TURBOCAR 4/22 INSTALLATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Transporting the turbocar in the place of operation. 4. TRANSPORTING THE TURBOCAR IN THE PLACE OF OPERATION While transporting the turbocar with tractor, IT IS REQUIRED TO STRICTLY COMPLY with the following procedure: While towing the turbocar to the place of operation: check the trolley tyres to ensure their pressure is adequate;...
- Page 56 Installation TURBOCAR 5/22 INSTALLATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Assembly instructions 5. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. A good and careful operator must adhere to essential and simple rules of conduct to assure their own safety, that of others and to preserve the self-propelled machine from any damage.
- Page 57 Installation TURBOCAR 6/22 ASSEMBLING THE WHEEL SUPPORTS AND WHEELS IN THE MACHINE: In many cases the machine is delivered with assembled wheel supports; if for reasons of clearances they are disassembled during transport, assemble them as follows: 1) use a sling and forklift truck, crane or hoist, to lift the support with axle shaft (A), (first tie it to the cylinder connection (B) and axle shaft (C) or pin (C)), move it near the machine, insert the pin (D) and block the pin, by tightening the screw to fix the plate of the pin onto the frame (fig.
- Page 58 Installation TURBOCAR 7/22 Finally, mount the wheels and fix them with the appropriate nuts (fig. 4.5.5), lifting the support (A), operating the distributor lever, after connecting the distributor to the hydraulic system (through quick couplings to the tractor or through a diesel or petrol engine etc.). (fig.
- Page 59 Installation TURBOCAR 8/22 ASSEMBLY OF THE TURNTABLE, TURNTABLE HOLDER AND HYDRAULIC SLEWING MOTOR: In many cases, when the machine is delivered to the customer, all three components are already assembled; should they be delivered disassembled, due to transport reasons, they must be assembled as follows: 1) place the turntable (Q) on the holder (R), with the aid of a forklift truck, crane or hoist and fix it to the holder (R), with the screws, washers and self-locking nuts, using an Allen key (fig.
- Page 60 Installation TURBOCAR 9/22 c) insert the pinion (T) in the shaft of the hydraulic motor (S) and block it with screw, Grover and washer (fig. 4.5.18); (fig. 4.5.18) d) insert the turntable and holder that were prepared before (see paragraph 4.5.3.1), under the machine, using a forklift truck and rotate the turntable so that its holes are near the couplings on the machine base (fig.
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Page 61: Assembly
Installation TURBOCAR 10/22 g) use the distributor lever (fig. 4.5.3), after connecting the distributor to the hydraulic system (through quick couplings to the tractor or through a diesel or petrol engine etc.) lift the machine (lower the wheels and drawbar lifter foot/feet) so that the turntable holder does not touch the ground and rotate the turntable by 360°... - Page 62 Installation TURBOCAR 11/22 ASSEMBLY OF THE TROLLEY LOADER AND VERTICAL EXTENSIONS: For most cases, the trolley loader and the vertical extensions are already assembled and are tied to the machine with wire, therefore: 1) cut the blocking wire (see arrow fig. 4.5.24); 2) lower the trolley loader (Z) and the extensions (AA) with forklift truck or crane (see paragraph 4.3);...
- Page 63 Installation TURBOCAR 12/22 ASSEMBLY OF COMPONENTS/ACCESSORIES: It is now possible to assemble (if disassembled) any other components or accessories (if any) such as casing, handwheel, approval, solar panel, flashing light, hose reel, second irrigator kit, light bar, tool box (some photos are shown below). Casing and handwheel Approval Hose reel...
- Page 64 Installation TURBOCAR 13/22 HOSE UNWINDING TO FIX TROLLEY: In this stage, the machine is prepared to be connected to the irrigator trolley, to do so: 1) tie a strap to the flange of the hose limit stop slide (fig. 4.5.29); 2) remove the ratchet (DA) (roller crown blocking stop), possibly using the handwheel on PTO (fig.
- Page 65 Installation TURBOCAR 14/22 Trolley IG1.1-IG1.1S Trolley IG1.1S-IG1-IG1S-IG2 Trolley IG2-IG3-IG4-IG5 Trolley off axis Overtree trolley Underfoliage trolley Corn type trolley HP trolley 4 swivel wheels Cast iron wheels...
- Page 66 Installation TURBOCAR 15/22 Direction discs Extension for irrigator Concrete ballasts Iron ballasts Ballast water tank Rigid drawbar Small irrigator Width adjustable legs Quick release Adjustable legs In height Supplementary valve Pneumatic wheels 5.10 TROLLEY HOSE FIXING:...
- Page 67 Installation TURBOCAR 16/22 In this stage the hose is connected to the flange of the irrigator trolley. To do so: 1) fix the flange of the limit stop slide (EA) with the flange of the trolley (FA) (only lower screws) (fig. 4.5.34); 2) insert gasket (fig.
- Page 68 Installation TURBOCAR 17/22 2) Hose winding: 1) Ensure the ratchet (roller crown blocking stop) is inserted and the gear is disengaged (see paragraph 5.2.2 - PAYING OUT); 2) reel the hose in with the PTO (fig. 4.5.37) until the stroke end slide (EA) touches the bar joint (HA) to disengage the gear and the trolley lifting hook (IA) is near the trolley loader (BA) (4.5.38);...
- Page 69 Installation TURBOCAR 18/22 IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK THAT, WITH MACHINE POSITIONED TO THE GROUND (SPADES FIXED IN THE GROUND) THE LIMIT STOP SLIDE IS ABLE TO GO UNDER THE TROLLEY LOADER, THEREFORE THE TROLLEY LOADER MUST ALWAYS BE PROPERLY ADJUSTED (SEE PARAGRAPH 4.5.11.3) (fig. 4.5.43). IF REQUIRED, IN ORDER TO HAVE MORE CLEARANCE, THE STROKE END OF THE TROLLEY LOADER MUST BE ADJUSTED BY LIFTING THE SCREW (fig.
- Page 70 Installation TURBOCAR 19/22 INSTALLATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Connection of the starter batteries 6. CONNECTION OF THE STARTER BATTERIES Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. The turbocar is supplied with 12 V starter battery with variable capacity, if there is an automatic control unit installed on the machine.
- Page 71 Installation TURBOCAR 20/22 INSTALLATION PAR. DESCRIPTION Topping up and charging the battery 7. TOPPING UP AND CHARGING THE BATTERY Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country.
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Page 72: Commissioning
Installation TURBOCAR 21/22 For topping up, the battery must be filled with sulphuric acid at the density required by the manufacturer (usually 1.27 Kg/l) up to the indicated level (about 10-15 mm above the plates, temperature above 15°C). Wait at least 30 minutes before installation on board. During cold periods or if storage exceeds 6 months, before charging the battery, let it “stand”... - Page 73 Installation TURBOCAR 22/22 One should also: constantly check whether there are any loosened fixings; check the source of any abnormal noise or vibrations, which if neglected might lead to faults or abnormalities; immediately report oil leaks or acid leaks from the batteries; do not perform repairs unless expressly authorised and specifically rained for the purpose.
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Page 74: Use Of The Machine
Use of the TURBOCAR 1/21 Machine USE OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Checks before starting up the turbocar 1. CHECKS TO BE PERFORMED AND PREPARATION BEFORE STARTING UP THE TURBOCAR Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. - Page 75 Use of the TURBOCAR 2/21 Machine During preparation of the turbocar, the following points must be adhered to: 1) move the machine to the place where it is to be parked for irrigation; when choosing the placement it is required to ensure that: the ground on which the turbocar is placed is sufficiently firm;...
- Page 76 Use of the TURBOCAR 3/21 Machine PAY ATTENTION DURING ROTATION OF THE TURBOCAR TO ENSURE THE QUICK COUPLING PIPES (IF ANY), DO NOT GET ENTANGLED OR HOOKED INTO PARTS OR COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE, CAUSING THEM TO BREAK; ROTATION OF THE BASE IS A VERY IMPORTANT OPERATION, BECAUSE THE MACHINE MUST BE POSITIONED SO THAT THE PE HOSE IS PAID OUT IN THE FIELD AS PERPENDICULAR AS POSSIBLE TO THE MACHINE (fig.
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Page 77: Starting Up
Use of the TURBOCAR 4/21 Machine USE OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Starting up 2. STARTING UP Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. Mechanical maintenance technician: skilled technician, able to operate the machine in normal conditions, to act on mechanical parts to perform the required adjustments, maintenance and repairs. - Page 78 Use of the TURBOCAR 5/21 Machine - PAYING OUT: proceed as follows to pay out the hose: 1) connect one end of the flexible hose to the water inlet of the machine (fig. 5.2.1) while leaving the other end free (fig. 5.2.2), possibly in a ditch next to the machine, so that the water is able to come out for easier hose paying out (lighter), and to prevent any air bubbles from forming inside the PE hose;...
- Page 79 Use of the TURBOCAR 6/21 Machine (fig. 5.2.5) (fig. 5.2.6) (fig. 5.2.7) (fig. 5.2.8) 3) the gear knob may be in any position (fig. 5.2.9); in larger machines with 2-gear gearbox the lever must be in the central position “0” and secured with the appropriate pin stop (fig. 5.2.10);...
- Page 80 Use of the TURBOCAR 7/21 Machine 6) disconnect the blocking stop (A) crown gear roller (ratchet) by means of the handwheel on the PTO (fig. 5.2.13); (fig. 5.2.13) THE HANDWHEEL MUST NEVER BE LEFT ENGAGED IN THE GEARBOX PTO 7) place the tractor near the irrigator trolley in order to hitch it to the tractor, through the chain or rigid drawbar (optional);...
- Page 81 Use of the TURBOCAR 8/21 Machine (fig. 5.2.15) (fig. 5.2.16) (fig. 5.2.17) 9) disconnect the trolley from the tractor; 10) ensure the angle of the irrigator range is as desired. Should you wish to change this angle, act on the appropriate inversion stops without any water; ENSURE THE WATER JET DOES NOT HIT POWER LINES, HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES, HOUSES, ROADS OR WORKPLACES ETC.
- Page 82 Use of the TURBOCAR 9/21 Machine 3) place the gear release lever on “1” START. In most machines the gear is engaged by applying force on the black knob of the lever and pushing right (fig. 5.2.21); it is very important to ensure the position of the lever on the gearbox is “1”...
- Page 83 Use of the TURBOCAR 10/21 Machine BEFORE CONNECTING THE FLEXIBLE HOSE OF THE MACHINE TO THE LINE, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE WATER PUMPED BY THE PUMPING STATION TO FLOW ON THE GROUND OR INTO A DITCH, IN ORDER TO CLEAN THE DUCT FROM THE PUMPING STATION TO THE MACHINE, AND TO PREVENT ANY STONES, DIRT FROM DAMAGING THE IMPELLER OR OBSTRUCTING THE MACHINE’S WATER SYSTEM PIPES (fig.
- Page 84 Use of the TURBOCAR 11/21 Machine AS THE MACHINE HAS NO INDEPENDENT ELECTRICITY SOURCE, IF IT NEEDS TO BE USED IN INSUFFICIENT NATURAL LIGHTING CONDITIONS, TO ALLOW THE OPERATOR TO PERFORM A CHECK OR MAINTENANCE ETC. ADEQUATE ARTIFICIAL LIGHTING MUST BE PROVIDED TO BE ABLE TO OPERATE SAFELY. In many machines, automatic control units are installed to have constant hose reeling in speed;...
- Page 85 Use of the TURBOCAR 12/21 Machine TEND TO SHIFT; IN THAT CASE INCREASE THE PRESSURE OF THE FEET ON THE GROUND (see paragraph 5.1.4); AT THE END OF IRRIGATION THE LIMIT STOP BRACKET DOES NOT RELEASE THE GEARBOX, THEREFORE, WHEN THE IRRIGATOR TROLLEY IS NEAR THE IRRIGATING MACHINE, GRADUALLY REDUCE PTO ROTATING SPEED IN THE LAST FEW METRES, UNTIL COMPLETELY STOPPED.
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Page 86: Adjustment Instructions
Use of the TURBOCAR 13/21 Machine USE OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Adjustment instructions 3. ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. Mechanical maintenance technician: skilled technician, able to operate the machine in normal conditions, to act on mechanical parts to perform the required adjustments, maintenance and repairs. - Page 87 Use of the TURBOCAR 14/21 Machine (fig. 5.3.1) (fig. 5.3.2) 2) BYPASS VALVE ADJUSTMENT: The bypass lever connects the bar joint to the bypass valve; this bypass valve is a speed compensator, which allows the PE hose reeling in speed to be kept as constant as possible. If hose reeling in is very variable (take into account that a speed average should always be made between the first and last layer of PE hose on the roller), the bypass lever connection must be moved on the bar joint (fig.
- Page 88 Use of the TURBOCAR 15/21 Machine For larger machines with two-speed gearbox (always with machine stationary with or without pressurised water and no PE hose reeling in), with GEAR ENGAGED (see paragraph 5.2 - IRRIGATION item 3), it is required to act directly on the gear lever (fig.
- Page 89 Use of the TURBOCAR 16/21 Machine MINIMUM PE HOSE MAXIMUM PE HOSE ON GEARBOX ON GROUND GROUND REELING IN GEAR REELING IN SPEED SPEED (m/hr) (m/hr) UNLIMITED 2-SPEED GEARBOX MINIMUM PE HOSE MAXIMUM PE HOSE ON GEARBOX ON GROUND GROUND REELING IN GEAR REELING IN SPEED SPEED (m/hr)
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Page 90: Turning Off
Use of the TURBOCAR 17/21 Machine USE OF THE MACHINE PAR. DESCRIPTION Turning off 4. TURNING OFF Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. Mechanical maintenance technician: skilled technician, able to operate the machine in normal conditions, to act on mechanical parts to perform the required adjustments, maintenance and repairs. - Page 91 Use of the TURBOCAR 18/21 Machine (fig. 5.4.1) (fig. 5.4.2) WATER VALVE START END OF IRRIGATION INLET OPEN CLOSES DRAIN CLOSES OPEN 3) Lift the spades and boom feet (where present) of the machine from the ground: carefully act on the distributor lever (B) (fig. 5.1.2), after connecting it to the hydraulic system (through quick couplings to the tractor or through a diesel or petrol engine etc.) to lift the spades until they reach the stroke end;...
- Page 92 Use of the TURBOCAR 19/21 Machine PAY ATTENTION DURING ROTATION OF THE TURBOCAR TO ENSURE THE QUICK COUPLING PIPES (IF ANY), DO NOT GET ENTANGLED OR HOOKED INTO PARTS OR COMPONENTS OF THE MACHINE, CAUSING THEM TO BREAK; 5) lower the drawbar lifter foot/feet and the wheels (lift the machine) in order to be able to hitch the machine to the tractor;...
- Page 93 Use of the TURBOCAR 20/21 Machine TO DO SO ASCERTAIN THAT: • THE CARDAN SHAFT BETWEEN TRACTOR AND COMPRESSOR IS CORRECTLY SIZED FOR THE POWER TO BE TRANSMITTED, IS PROPERLY CONNECTED (THE SAFETY PINS MUST BE HOUSED IN THE APPROPRIATE SEAT ON THE PTO) IS PROPERLY POSITIONED (MAXIMUM SLOPE = 10°) AND IS FITTED WITH GUARDS;...
- Page 94 Use of the TURBOCAR 21/21 Machine COMPRESSOR PART LEVEL GEAR BLOCK (M) SAE90 LEVEL SCREW (fig. 5.4.12) BLADE TANK (N) SAE20, 15W40 FULL UP TO THE CAP • ONCE THE COMPRESSOR IS AT OPERATING SPEED (540 RPM), ENSURE ONE DROP OF OIL PER SECOND COMES DOWN IN THE OIL REGULATOR(S) FITTED ON IT (THIS SYSTEM LUBRICATES THE BLADES INSIDE THE COMPRESSOR);...
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Page 95: Maintenance
Maintenance TURBOCAR MAINTENANCE PAR. DESCRIPTION General warnings 1. GENERAL WARNINGS Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions) in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. Mechanical maintenance technician: skilled technician, able to operate the machine in normal conditions, to act on mechanical parts to perform the required adjustments, maintenance and repairs. -
Page 96: Maintenance
Maintenance TURBOCAR MAINTENANCE PAR. DESCRIPTION Maintenance 2. MAINTENANCE Machine operator: operator authorised to use the machine (strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions), in compliance with the laws in force in the machine user’s country. Mechanical maintenance technician: skilled technician, able to operate the machine in normal conditions, to act on mechanical parts to perform the required adjustments, maintenance and repairs. - Page 97 Maintenance TURBOCAR (tab. 6.2.1) TO BE CARRIED OUT AT THE END EVERY 3 EVERY 20 AND START POS. DESCRIPTION IRRIGATION IRRIGATION OF THE IRRIGATING SEASON CHECK GEARBOX OIL LEVEL (SAE90) GREASE THE TURNTABLE GREASE DRAWBAR LIFTING FOOT (IF MECHANICAL-MANUAL) GREASE SEAL (WATER INLET ON ROLLER) GREASE ROLLER SWIVEL SUPPORTS GREASE SLIDING BAR CHAIN GREASE ROLLER CROWN GEAR AND...
- Page 98 Maintenance TURBOCAR (fig. 6.2.1)
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Page 99: Spare Parts And Accessories
ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS. Note. Idrofoglia S.r.l. shall not be liable for breakdowns, malfunctions or damage to persons or property arising from use of non original parts. Using non original spare parts is recommended against, and should this happen, Warranty conditions shall be forfeited (if still in force) as well as the Manufacturer’s Liability in using the Machine/System and... -
Page 100: Waste Disposal
Supplementary TURBOCAR Instructions SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS PAR. DESCRIPTION Waste disposal 1. WASTE DISPOSAL The user is responsible for ensuring waste is properly disposed of according to the laws in force in their country. Disposal of replaced parts must be carried out in compliance with the regulations in force in the country where the Machine is used. -
Page 101: Safe Work Procedures
Supplementary TURBOCAR Instructions Any disposal of these or other components or ancillary fluids (starter battery, ancillary cleaning material such as oily rags etc.) must be carried out according to the regulations in force at the time of demolition. For proper disposal, use specialised services authorised to collection and processing or contact the competent authorities for places and methods.