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User manual VERTI-DRAIN 7215 Translation of the original user manual 2201 English 911.120.222 EN Kwekerijweg 8 | 3709JA | Zeist | The Netherlands | T: +31 (0)306 933 227 redexim@redexim.com www.redexim.com...
EU – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Redexim Handel- en Exploitatie Maatschappij B.V. Kwekerijweg 8 3709 JA Zeist, The Netherlands declare that this “EU - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY” is issued under our sole responsibility and belongs to the following product: VERTI-DRAIN® WITH MACHINE NUMBER AS INDICATED ON THE MACHINE AND IN THIS...
UK – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Redexim Handel- en Exploitatie Maatschappij B.V. Kwekerijweg 8 3709 JA Zeist, The Netherlands declare that this “UK - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY” is issued under our sole responsibility and belongs to the following product: VERTI-DRAIN® WITH MACHINE NUMBER AS INDICATED ON THE MACHINE AND IN THIS...
FOREWORD Congratulations on the purchase of your VERTI-DRAIN. To ensure the safe and lasting operations of this VERTI-DRAIN you (and anyone using the machine) should read and understand this user's manual. A complete knowledge of the contents of the manual is necessary in order to ensure the safe use of this machine.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Always use the VERTI-DRAIN with the correct tractor as described in the technical information. The user is responsible for a safe Tractor/VERTI-DRAIN combination. The combination must be tested for noise, safety, risk and easy usage. It is also necessary to draw up user instructions.
CONTENTS Paragraph Description Page EU – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY UK – DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Foreword Guarantee conditions Registration card Safety instructions Technical specification First setup, lifting machine from pallet Safety stickers PTO length Use of PTO Working depth adjustment Tine angle adjustment Ground speed Starting procedures General usage of Verti-Drain...
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. Model 7215 1.56 mtr (61”) Working width Up to 250 mm (10”) Working depth Tractor speed @ 500 rev’s at PTO Hole spacing 65 mm (2-1/2”) Up to 1.00 km/h (0.60 mph) Hole spacing 100mm( 4”) Up to 1.50 km/h (1.00 mph) Hole spacing 165mm(6-1/2”) Up to 2.50 km/h (1.60 mph) PTO speed: (max)
Fig. 1 2.0 FIRST SETUP, LIFTING MACHINE FROM PALLET. The machine stands vertically up on the pallet. To remove the pallet and get the machine horizontal on the ground, handle as follows (see fig.1): 1. Open the rear cover 2. Connect a cable to lift point * Ensure the cable/crane/lift truck can lift minimum 2000 Kg.(5000 lbs).
SAFETY STICKERS Safety stickers are located on both sides of the machine. These safety stickers must always be clearly visible and legible and must be replaced if they have become damaged (see Figure Fig. 2 In case of maintenance, adjustments and repair, always switch OFF the engine of the towing vehicle and the PTO.
4.0 PTO. The PTO is a very important item. It drives the machine from the tractor and ensures the safe operations when correctly maintained and installed. The PTO shaft has its own CE certification. Read the PTO shaft manual, which is connected to the shaft itself. Fig.
4.2 USE OF PTO For the correct use of the PTO, the following items need to be checked: 1. During work the angle of the joints may never exceed 30 degrees 2. The joints have to be in line all the time 3.
Fig.4 Fig.5 5.0 WORKING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT. The working depth can be adjusted when the machine is lifted from the ground as follows, see fig. Unscrew nuts 1 at each side of the machine one turn. Screw spindle 3 in or out. Every revolution is 4 mm (0.160").
@ From 90 to 75 degrees means more "kick action". This is advised for solid tines, depending on ground conditions, tine size and customer requirements. @ The angle of 90 degrees means that the tines penetrate perpendicular into the ground. This is only true if the machine is correctly set, see fig.1.
Fig.7 8.0 STARTING PROCEDURES. The starting procedure is VERY important. If the start up is not done as described hereunder, serious damage to the machine may occur. Proceed as follows, see fig.7.: 1. Drive to the spot you want to start the operation. 2.
During work the front roller needs to be stable on the ground. If the machine starts to be unstable, change the rpm's on the PTO. If this doesn't make any difference, adjust the working depth or change to other tines that penetrate easier. @ If nothing is done on the instability of the machine, serious troubles may arise afterwards.
6. Block the rear and front roller against rolling away. 7. Remove the top link. 8. Disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor side. 9. Disconnect the lower three point linkage arms. * Shut down the tractor engine during walking around the VERTI-DRAIN. * In case of storing the machine for a long period, it is recommended NOT to fold up the pins in view of the life span of the of the shock-absorber springs.
Rear roller shaking Rear roller locked Unlock Change speed and PTO rev’s Rear roller up with hollow coring Put roller free on the ground Tough circumstances Change machine settings. 13.0 MAINTENANCE. Pre-Delivery-Inspection Check bolts/ nuts Connect the unit to a tractor See instructions in this manual Run unit for 5 min Look and listen...
14.0 TECHNICAL INFORMATION. Generally speaking, this Verti-Drain is not a complicated machine. A couple of technical items will be explained. If you still have questions, please contact your dealer, who is willing to assist you. Fig.8 14.1 TORQUE SETTINGS. In fig.8., the torque settings of the most important bolts/nuts are given. For the ones the torque setting is not mentioned, please be sure that they are tightened as a similar size bolt/nut would be tightened.
Fig.9 14.2 THE CRANKSHAFT. In fig.9. the assembly of the crankshaft is given. Also look at the spare part page for a more clear view and setup. On a 7215 the angle between the handles on the gearbox should be 45 degrees. 14.2.1 REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION OIL SEAL.
14.2.2. REPLACEMENT OF A CRANK WITH BEARING. Replacing a crank is necessary when it is cracked or when the big end nuts start to come loose on a regular base. Either the crank bearing, the crank bearing fitting or the big end pin holes in the crank are damaged.
Fig.11 15.0 OPTIONS, CORE COLLECTOR. An easy mountable core collector is available for the 7215. The part number is 211.721.006. ASSEMBLING INSTUCTIONS ( see Fig 11): • Preparation of the Verti-Drain: - Fit eye bolts 24 to the main frame 26 - Assemble bushes 15 with the new longer bolts 18 to the rear roller supports.
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NOT remove the rear roller (since the weight is needed) but turn the roller up by taking on bearing bolt out. The rear roller supports at the machine must float. So don’t lock them with pin 10 (fig.2.) Fit chain 20 with two D- shackles to support 17 and eye bolt 24. Ensure left and right are set at the same length.
211.721.002) and one with finger lining up with the 18 mm (3/4”) holes (part # 211.721.004). As a standard the Verti-Drain 7215 already has a pre-mounted main beam the turf hold-down fingers can be mounted on. The kit consists of a set of turf hold-down fingers for 12 or 18 mm pins and the mounting material consisting of a number of bolts and nuts.
15.2 OPTIONS, TINES. Tines are essential for the correct working of the machine. Several tines are available for this machine, see the spare part pages for a total overview. Generally speaking, tines can be divided into two categories: Solids and Hollows. We advise using genuine tines, since they are fully adapted to the machine.
Use always tines with the same length and size. Replace a bent tine immediately. When this is not done, the machine can be unstable. Don’t use any thicker/ longer tines as what is recommended by Redexim. Shorter (worn) tines can be used in case shallower penetration is required. The machine doesn’t need to be adjusted that much at that time.
We advise a machine setting of 90 degrees, so we create nice straight holes. The height setting of the machine needs some adjustment to compensate for the adapter block. If the needle tines rip the turf, take some tines out. The complete adapter block (without tine) has the part number 9990206 (8 needed for a full set) Fig.
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