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Spray Height Controller Hardi OEM Installation Manual Improving the competitiveness of Industry and Agriculture through Precision Measurement...
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Reorder P/N: UC4+BC+HD3-INST Rev I (Hardi OEM) NOTICE NORAC Systems International Inc. reserves the right to improve products and their specifications without notice and without the requirement to update products sold previously. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information...
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NORAC UC4+ Spray Height Controller. This system is manufactured with top quality components and is engineered using the latest technology to provide operating features and reliability unmatched for years to come. When properly used the system can provide protection from sprayer boom damage, improve sprayer efficiency, and ensure chemicals are applied correctly.
However, NORAC cannot boom movement will need to be done guarantee all parts fit as intended due to the first. Once the hydraulics have been variations of the sprayer by the manufacturer.
PARTS LISTS The parts that come with your UC4+ Sprayer Boom System are listed in Table 1. The item number on the left side of this table references each part. Please ensure that all parts in your kit are present before proceeding with your installation. Table 1 –...
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FACE P - PIPE The use of dielectric grease is not recommended on any NORAC electrical connections. To ensure all stainless steel hardware does not gall or seize apply a light coating of the supplied Permatex Anti-seize grease to all threaded parts upon installation. Permatex...
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The parts that come with your UC4+ Spray Height Control system are shown below in their general installation configuration. Figure 2 – UC4+ Spray Height Control Components...
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 4.1 S 5. Test that all boom functions operate PRAYER INSPECTION correctly. As you test each function It is necessary to check the existing check it off in Table 3. system’s functionality before installing the UC4+ Spray Height Control system. It is necessary to test the boom functions in all directions 1.
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4. Lower the LEFT boom from its extreme HIGH position to the BOTTOM of its travel. Record this time in Table 4, Trial #1 for “Left DOWN”. Be careful when lowering the booms so they don’t hit the ground. 5. Similarly, record two more time trials (Trial #2 &...
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Table 4 – Boom Test Record (WITHOUT UC4+ Spray Height Control system) Working RPM: Trial #1 Trial #2 Trial #3 Avg Time Boom [Sec] [Sec] [Sec] [Sec] Left UP Left DOWN Right UP Right Down Main UP Main DOWN Roll CW Roll CCW Table 5 –...
Control bracket: Operator’s Manual (M01) for implications. a) Assemble the bolt and nut into the 4. Mount the NORAC UC4+ ultrasonic collar. sensor (E02) into the sensor brackets. b) Grease the bottom edge of the The sensors should be oriented forward...
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General mounting rules for UC4+ When installing UC4+ ultrasonic wing sensors: sensors (E02), start with the smallest serial number on the a) In its lowest position, the sensor mouth left hand side proceeding to the must be 9 inches or more from the largest serial number on the ground.
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Apply a light coating of the supplied Permatex Anti-seize grease to all threaded parts upon installation. 3 SENSOR SYSTEM 5 SENSOR SYSTEM Figure 11 – Sensor Serial Number Installation Location...
ENSOR NSTALLATION Mount the roll sensors to the included When mounting the roll sensors, use the roll sensor brackets using the machine following guidelines and refer to Figure 13. screws nylon lock nuts, a) The smaller the distance between A and illustrated in Figure 12.
4.4.1 Boom Frame Roll Sensor Mounting 1. Use the supplied hardware to mount the boom frame roll sensor (E04) as shown in Figure 14. When mounting the boom frame roll sensor follow these guidelines: a) To prevent bending the bracket, ensure bolts are placed as close together as possible (minimize C in Figure 14).
4.4.2 Chassis Roll Sensor Mounting 1. It is often best to cable tie the chassis 3. Cable-tie the temperature probe cable roll sensor in place. When mounting and AMP (circular) connector securely the chassis roll sensor follow the to a frame member. guidelines and refer to Figure 15.
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Figure 17 – Chassis Roll Sensor Mounted on an FTZ Boom Figure 18 – Boom Frame Roll Sensor Mounted on an FTZ Boom...
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Chassis Roll Boom Frame Roll Sensor Figure 19 –Roll Sensors Mounted on an SPC Eagle Boom...
4.5.1 Valve Assembly 1. On a clean surface remove all plastic plugs from the NORAC hydraulic Valve (V01) (Figure 20). Figure 21 – Double Acting Valve Block Assembly 4.5.1.2 Single Acting Assembly 1) Install the orifices (F01) into the "B"...
3) Install the plugs (F03) into the "A" 1. Mount the NORAC valve (V01) on the ports and tighten to 18 ft-lbs. sprayer using valve mounting bracket (B10). 2. As shown in Figure 23, screw short side of the threaded rods into the bottom of the valve block at least 3/8".
4.5.3.2 Single Acting Plumbing 1. Attach 1/2 inch pressure ("P") and tank From this point in the installation the ("T") lines to the NORAC valve block. booms will be inoperative until the electronics are fully installed. 2. The existing hoses that run to the boom...
4.6 E LECTRICAL NSTALLATION 1. Install the UC4+ Control Panel (E01) in the cab of the sprayer. Mount the panel where it will be clearly visible and within easy reach of the operator. A good spot to mount the UC4+ control panel is on the right hand side of the cab to the Roll Over Protection Bar (ROP).
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6. Route C11 to the rear of the sprayer, Read following in the vicinity of the valve block. installation instruction before connecting the NORAC Power Cable (C10). Ensure the UC4 Control Panel’s power is OFF for the remaining installation (Bottom of switch pressed IN).
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Figure 26 – Cable Configurations: C11, C12, C16 and C03 7. Connect the 6-pin shroud (S6) on the 13. Connect the 6-pin tower on the valve interface cable (C12) to the mating cable (C03) onto the mating connector connector (T6A) on C11 (Figure 26). (S6A) on C11.
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16. Route the CAN Node cable (C02B) to IMPORTANT: the roll sensors which are installed in Section 4.4. Follow existing cables Provide enough slack in all cables to and/or hydraulic lines. account for the movement of the main section, parallel lift, 17.
4.7 C OMPLETING ACTORY NSTALLATION 1. Test the functionality of the original 7. The UC4+ control panel will then manufacturer’s boom controls. prompt the installer to “EXIT CAB UC4+ control panel does not need to AND PUSH BOOM TIP DOWN be powered up for the original switches TO GROUND”.
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