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- Page 1 USER GUIDE...
- Page 2 User Guide Kit Apollo v. 1.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction Technical Specifications Installation Pre-Assembly Instructions Assembly Instructions Maintenance and Storage Storage Cleaning Application of spray graphite End of Life Signs Troubleshooting Excessive skips Excessive doubles High *COV or low **SRI Improper seed population Motor stability, voltage and current Disposal * COV = Coefficient of Variation ** SRI = Seed Distribution Index... -
Page 4: Introduction
J. Assy for use in pneumatic seed meters*. Developed to offer a high level of planting performance, low maintenance and zero adjustments, the Kit Apollo is a compact and practical solution that replaces the seed metering disk, singulators, and ejector wheels, enabling a faster and more efficient planting operation. -
Page 5: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications CORN SOYBEAN Yellow Lilac Metering disk color Number of holes Hole diameter Baf e position 45-75 18-30 45-60 18-24 Vacuum pressure (mbar) (”H (mbar) (”H 1000 – 3100 1700 – 5300 Seed size (seeds/lb) (seeds/lb) Maximum seeding rate (seeds/s) (seeds/s) >99%*... -
Page 6: Installation
Installation Pre-Assembly Instructions The first step in installing the Kit Apollo is removing the springs holding the previous singulator installed inside the seed meter. Remove the two Philips head screws and remove the primary spring supporting the previous singulator. Next, remove the... -
Page 7: Assembly Instructions
Assembly Instructions Remove the lock from the Insert the desired Kit pin located on the Apollo, aligning the center meter’s cover. hole with the cover’s central pin. Important The upper pad must be properly aligned with the recess located on the meter cover. - Page 8 Place the locking pin back Adjust the baffle position into position in order to according to the crop. fasten the kit to the unit. Check the table of technical specifications for the desired crop. Attention Do not force the disk teeth against the meter’s drive gear. Check to make sure that the vacuum seal is not crumpled and is in good condition.
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Page 9: Maintenance And Storage
Maintenance and Storage Storage When not in use, the Kit Apollo must be stored either in its original packaging or in another appropriate package in order to ensure that it is properly protected. Keep the Kit Apollo away from sunlight when it is stored for long periods of time, in order to prevent deterioration in the unit’s parts... -
Page 10: End Of Life Signs
End-of-Life Signs The Kit Apollo will begin to show signs of wear after several years of use. The kit is designed to maintain optimum performance even after the first signs of wear appear. It is recommended that the following criteria be used to determine... -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
Excessive multiples Multiples refer to the presence of two or more seeds in disk holes resulting in a high population. The amount of multiples in the Kit Apollo can be reduced by taking the following measures: Check that the kit being used is appropriate for the crop being planted. -
Page 12: High Cov Or Low Sri
Check the meter’s drive system. Make sure the system is in proper operating condition and well lubricated. Check for objects preventing the Kit Apollo from rotating continuously. Check that the seeds have been properly lubricated. It is recommended that dry powdered graphite, talc or a mixture of both be applied to the seeds and mixed in a uniform manner to ensure that seeds move easily within the meter. -
Page 13: Improper Seed Population
is properly installed. The sensor must not extend beyond the seed tube’s inner wall. Check that the teeth on the metering disk’s gear and pinion are in good condition. Replace parts with damaged teeth. Check the kits for signs of excessive wear. For more information see the section End-of-Life Signs on page 10 of this manual. -
Page 14: Motor Stability, Voltage And Current
Motor stability, voltage and current If the electric motor driving the meter is having difficulty maintaining the correct speed, an alert for low stability may be triggered. If the motor is not receiving the power required for operations, the monitor may also display a low voltage alert. We recommend that the following steps be taken in such cases: Check to make sure that settings for seed population, crop and number of disk holes are correct on the control monitor... -
Page 15: Disposal
Disposal Equipment must be sent to your nearest J.Assy reseller partner, or to the OEM in cases involving a direct purchase, at the end of its service life. The equipment will then be properly disposed of by those responsible for this process. - Page 16 Once you have read and implemented the guidelines contained in this manual, your Kit Apollo will be ready for planting. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR A POTENTIAL EQUIPMENT ISSUE, PLEASE CONTACT THE SALES REPRESENTATIVE FOR YOUR REGION, OR VISIT:...
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