Big Dutchman Rainmaker User Manual

System for evaporative cooling in livestock facilities
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Rainmaker®
Code No. 99-97-0362
Edition: 08/2013 GB
These instructions are a translation of the original instructions!

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  • Page 1 User manual Rainmaker® Code No. 99-97-0362 Edition: 08/2013 GB These instructions are a translation of the original instructions!
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    ........18 Rainmaker® / User manual...
  • Page 5 Winterize your Rainmaker®........
  • Page 6 Plumbing with supply unit (lateral feed) ......57 Rainmaker® / User manual...
  • Page 7 Table of contents Page IV Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 8: Basic Instructions

    Dutchman. 1.1 Basics The Big Dutchman installation has been constructed according to the current state of the art and all acknowledged regulations regarding technical safety. The installation is reliable. Upon operation, however, dangers to life and limb of the user or third persons or impairments of the system or other material property are still possible.
  • Page 9: Avoidance Of Foreseeable Misuse

    Page 2 Basic instructions 1.3 Avoidance of foreseeable misuse The following uses of the Big Dutchman Rainmaker® are not permitted in principle and are considered misuse: • The use outdoor, especially in areas that are susceptible to frost. • The use of the system where the temperature inside the house is below 0°C.
  • Page 10: Explaining The Symbols

    1.4.2 Safety symbols in the manual and on the installation These safety symbols illustrate remaining dangers when handling the system. They are supplements to the above-mentioned symbols: Warning against dangerous electrical voltage Warning against the cold Warning against slippery surface Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 11: Safety Symbols And Notes

    If they are soiled by dust, manure, feed remains, oil or grease, clean them by means of a water-detergent mixture. If a safety symbol or instruction is fixed to a part to be replaced, ensure that it will be fixed to the new part as well. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 12: Ordering Spare Parts

    1.5 Ordering spare parts Operational safety is the prime necessity! For your own safety only use original Big Dutchman spare parts. For foreign products that have not been released or recommended or for modifications carried out (e.g. software, control units) we cannot judge whether there is a safety risk in connection with the Big Dutchman systems.
  • Page 13: Warranty And Liability

    If you need help, describe the accident as follows: • where it happened • what happened • the number of persons injured • what type of injury • who is reporting the accident! Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 14: Pollution Abatement Regulations

    Apart from the safety-relevant instructions in this manual and the safety precautions valid in the country of use, also consider the generally acknowledged technical regulations (safe and appropriate working according to UVV, VBG, VDE etc.). Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 15: Copyright

    © Copyright 2013 by Big Dutchman For further information please contact: Big Dutchman International GmbH · P.O. Box 11 · D-49360 Vechta · Germany Phone +49 (0) 4447-801-0 Fax +49 (0) 4447-801-237 E-Mail: big@bigdutchman.de, Internet: www.bigdutchman.de Rainmaker®...
  • Page 16: Safety Instructions

    Be aware of the danger and keep workers of other professions away from the danger zone! Do not install control devices directly in the house, but in the service room to prevent corrosion caused by ammonia gas. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 17 Let damaged or broken plugs be replaced by an electrician. Do not pull the plug from the socket at the flexible cable. For the respective connections please see the enclosed connecting plan of the system parts delivered. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 18: System Safety Instructions

    Assure yourself beforehand that the main switch is in the OFF position and can not be put in the ON position without your knowledge. The different areas of the Big Dutchman installations are characterised by different types of construction. There are several system parts that run out, rotate or slide that can increase the risk of an accident when you are unaware of the type of construction.
  • Page 19 If this is not possible at site, get all available information on the remaining dangers in connection with this system! When working under the installation, always wear a safety helmet! Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 20: Individual Components

    Never reach through the protective grills or blade flaps into a fan, even if it is not in operation! Before carrying out repair or maintenance work, disconnect power supply and indicate this by a sign fixed to the main switch! Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 21: Electrical Components

    If touching live parts, severe injuries due to electric shocks are possible! During repair or maintenance work, live elements can be bare! Never touch bare electrical components. Staff members must not use machines with bare electrical components. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 22: Personal Safety Instructions

    During all mounting, maintenance and cleaning work at the installation, wear protective clothes and shoes as well as safety glasses and gloves if required. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 23: Clothing And Footwear

    Long hair increases the risk of an accident. • Long hair can get caught in moving or rotating system parts. Secure long hair by tying it back or wearing a bandanna or cap! Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 24: Assembly And Maintenance

    Check the proper functioning of the system after any kind of repair or maintenance. You may only take the device into operation after all protective systems have been put into place again. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 25: Employing External Personnel

    To be precise, the non-observance of these instructions can lead to: • Failure of vital functions of the installation • Failure of prescribed maintenance methods • Dangers for people owing to electrical and mechanical influences. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 26: Overview And System Specifications

    Page 19 Overview and system specifications 3 Overview and system specifications 3.1 Overview 3.1.1 For pads with a height of up to 2000mm Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 27: For A Pad System With A Height Of Over 2000Mm

    Page 20 Overview and system specifications 3.1.2 For a pad system with a height of over 2000mm Only for pads with a depth of 150mm. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 28: Individual Parts Of The Frame

    Page 21 Overview and system specifications 3.2 Individual parts of the frame 3.2.1 For pads with a height of up to 2000mm Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 29 60-05-1116 End cover for water channel PVC 83-02-9984 Bracket, 3.00mm stainless steel for water channel 12a 62-00-3508 Cover for water channel 150/500 PVC Rainmaker® 12b 62-00-3507 Cover for water channel 100/500 PVC Rainmaker® 60-05-1162 T-piece for top profile PVC 62-00-3503 Coupling for top profile PVC Rainmaker®...
  • Page 30: For A Pad System With A Height Of Over 2000Mm

    Page 23 Overview and system specifications 3.2.2 For a pad system with a height of over 2000mm Only for pads with a depth of 150mm. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 31 62-00-3500 Top profile 100/150x3000 PVC 60-05-1107 Bracket, 2.0mm for top profile 60-05-1108 PVC bracket for pad 150/6" 62-00-3528 Side panel, upper left, long stainless steel Rainmaker® 60-05-1141 Side panel, lower left, stainless steel RM150 62-00-3527 Side panel, upper right, long stainless steel Rainmaker®...
  • Page 32: Purpose Of Evaporative Cooling

    3.4 Description of System The Rainmaker® evaporative cooling system can be sub-divided into individual groups. The main groups are defined in accordance with their collective purpose and are listed below: Top profile (distribution tube), pads, water supply, water channel and pump.
  • Page 33: Water Supply From End / Center

    Page 26 Overview and system specifications 3.5 Water Supply from End / Center The water supply of the Rainmaker® system can be installed in 2 different variations. Side water feed (recommended up to 12,000mm length) 1. Top profile 2. Pads 3.
  • Page 34: Major Components And Diagram Profile

    G= Water channel (295mm) H= min. 250mm Clearance below the water channel for centrifugal pump. I= Overall height of piping system D + 395mm K= Free space for opening the deflector, min. 120mm Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 35: For A Pad System With A Height Of Over 2000Mm

    G= Water channel (295mm) H= min. 250mm Clearance below the water channel for centrifugal pump. I= Overall height of piping system D + 415mm K= Free space for opening the deflector, min. 120mm Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 36: Operation

    250-300mm approx. (Deflector folded up) The water pressure can be adjusted at the ball valve in the supply line. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 37: Normal Operation

    (Up to 144 times per day!). Each time the pads dry, the minerals in the water remain on the pad, and limit the cooling effectiveness. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 38: Why Drain (Bleed-Off) Water

    Most problems associated with water distribution may be fixed with a good cleaning of the spray line. Follow procedures outlined below for cleaning the Rainmaker® System. For best results clean the system on a regular basis.
  • Page 39: Winterize Your Rainmaker

    Page 32 Operation 4.6 Winterize your Rainmaker® In order to make the Rainmaker® winter-proof, the parts endangered by frost should be protected. Proceed as follows for this: 1. Switch the pump off. 2. Remove the screen covering on the pump. With temperatures below 0°C remove the pump altogether.
  • Page 40: Maintenance

    5 Maintenance 5.1 Extending pad life If you use the Rainmaker® System you will notice the need for good preventative maintenance. Algae growth, scale (hard crusty deposits) and dirt accumulation are typical problems associated with poor maintenance. Maintaining the Rainmaker® is very simple.
  • Page 41: Replacing The Pads

    When installing and replacing the pads observe the enclosed slip, if there is one. With some pads an installation direction is stipulated. This must be observed in order to avoid impairing the function of the Rainmaker®! e.g. Pads from Munters: CELdek® 7060-15 CELdek®...
  • Page 42: Pad Holder For Pads With A Height Of Up To 2000Mm

    (=> Detail X). A= Top-profile B= Position pad retainers always between two pads. Pos. Code no. Description 60-05-1108 Retainer PVC for Pad 150/6" 62-00-3514 Retainer PVC for Pad 100/6" Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 43 Page 36 Maintenance Note: For center feed systems For center feed, place a Pad Retainer at each side of the T-piece. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 44: Pad Holder For A Pad System Over 2000 Mm Height

    Description Lower pad 83-07-5807 Pad holder, stainless steel for Rainmaker intermediate frame 2. After placing all of the lower pads loosen all of the fastening screws on the bottom feet of all of the posts. The intermediate channel settles onto the lower pads and the air gap is closed.
  • Page 45 (=> Detail X) . Pos. Code no. Description 60-05-1108 PVC bracket for pad 150/6" Note: For center feed systems For center feed, place a Pad Retainer at each side of the T-piece. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 46: Pads Up To 2000Mm And Upper Pads With

    Loosen the M8x16 screws on the gusset plates fastened to the posts. The intermediate channel can be lifted up and the lower pads removed and/or replaced. Then lower the intermediate channel again and fasten the screws. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 47: Repairing A Defective Driptrough

    5.3 Repairing a defective driptrough or a defective top profile If there are defects on the driptrough or at the top profile, these should be repaired with Tangit glue. In case of larger leaks, please observe chapter 5.3.1 or 5.3.2. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 48: Instructions For The Glueing Of The Water Reservoir

    Limpiar en profundidad todas las superficies муфты/крышки клеем Tangit. tube of Tangit glue. de pegado con el limpiador Tangit Используйте для этого клей из тюбика. ■ Основательно почистите/протрите склеиваемые места очистителем Tangit. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 49 Extender el pegamento sobrante con el pincel. ¡Ya está listo! Big Dutchman International GmbH ■ Размажьте кистью вытекший клей – и дело сделано! Big Dutchman Pig Equipment GmbH P.O. Box 1163 · D-49360 Vechta · Germany Tel. +49-4447-801-0 · Fax +49-4447-801-237 big@bigdutchman.de · www.bigdutchman.com Rainmaker®...
  • Page 50: Instructions For The Glueing Of The Top Profile

    ■ Thoroughly clean all glue surfaces with Tangit cleaner. ■ Limpiar en profundidad todas las superficies de pegado con el limpiador Tangit ■ Основательно почистите/протрите склеиваемые места очистителем Tangit. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 51 из зазора. В противном случае Вы использовали слишком (4 мин. при 20°C). мало клея! ✔ Big Dutchman International GmbH Big Dutchman Pig Equipment GmbH P.O. Box 1163 · D-49360 Vechta · Germany Tel. +49-4447-801-0 · Fax +49-4447-801-237 ■ Überschüssigen Klebstoff mit dem Pinsel verstreichen – fertig! big@bigdutchman.de ·...
  • Page 52: Cleaning

    Page 45 Maintenance 5.4 Cleaning 5.4.1 Cleaning your Rainmaker® System 1. Shut off pump and clean strainer. 2. If possible, turn off fans. (If this is not possible, run fans at minimum levels). 3. Gently hose off pads. Clean algae from pads and pipes.
  • Page 53: Cleaning The Pads

    Brush in the direction of the ribbing. If damages occur at the pad, the brushing should be carried out with less pressure. • Wash the cellulose pad with a water jet with low pressure. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 54: Fault Clearance

    Dry spots are formed on necessary. the pads Control the adjusted water pressure (=> 4.1.1 "Correct Water pressure adjusted too water pressure of the system") and adjust this at the ball valve, if necessary. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 55 Water drips out of the pads "Replacing the pads") Check the adjusted water pressure (=> 4.1.1 "Correct Water pressure adjusted too water pressure of the high system") and adjust this at the ball valve, if necessary. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 56 "Winterize your Driptrough or top profile System was not winterized Rainmaker®"). break down in winter Repair the broken spots, if necessary (=> 5.3 "Repairing a defective driptrough or a defective top profile") Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 57 The pump does not defect at the pump spare parts. function Install a protective cap on the pump (if not yet done) which resists solar radiation and weather influences. Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 58: Spare Parts

    99-40-3799 T-piece 63x50Ax63 PVC 99-40-3986 Ball valve 50mm PVC 99-40-4064 Coupling 63 I x 2" A ND16 99-40-3730 Pipe 50x2.50 PVC 99-40-3739 Bracket 50 - 90 deg. 99-40-4042 Bushing 1 3/4"A x 40/50 PVC Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 59 99-40-3737 Reducer, short 50A x 20I PVC 99-40-3829 Hose fitting 22x20 PVC 30-00-3709 Hose clamp 3/4" 20-32 30-00-3051 High pressure hose - 3/4” yellow 99-40-3748 Reduction sleeve 63 x 50 PVC Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 60: Plumbing With Supply Unit (Center Feed)

    Page 53 Spare parts 7.1.3 Plumbing with supply unit (center feed) A= Fresh water supply Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 61 Supply unit RM 500mm PVC 30-00-3070 Hose fitting, orange 3/4"IG compl. with nut and seal. 20-50-3714 Bracket 63 - 45 deg. PVC ND16 Cover for supply unit 99-40-3748 Reduction sleeve 63 x 50 PVC Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 62: Plumbing (Lateral Feed)

    Page 55 Spare parts 7.1.4 Plumbing (lateral feed) A= Fresh water supply Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 63 99-40-3737 Reducer, short 50A x 20I PVC 99-40-3829 Hose fitting 22x20 PVC 30-00-3709 Hose clamp 3/4" 20-32 30-00-3051 High pressure hose - 3/4” yellow 99-40-3748 Reduction sleeve 63 x 50 PVC Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 64: Plumbing With Supply Unit (Lateral Feed)

    Page 57 Spare parts 7.1.5 Plumbing with supply unit (lateral feed) A= Fresh water supply Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...
  • Page 65 30-00-3051 High pressure hose - 3/4” yellow 62-00-3526 Supply unit RM 500mm PVC 30-00-3070 Hose fitting, orange 3/4"IG compl. with nut and seal. Cover for supply unit 99-40-3748 Reduction sleeve 63 x 50 PVC Rainmaker® / User manual Edition: 08/2013 M 0362 GB...

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