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EasyBedding EN-GB, 2025-05
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  • Page 1 Operator’s manual Operator’s manual EasyBedding EasyBedding EN-GB, 2025-05 988941...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.5.3 Basic dimensions - Loading EasyBedding from a R2 Magazine ... 13 1.5.4 Main dimensions - EasyBedding side loading ......14 1.5.5 Baic dimensions - EasyBedding with Magazine .
  • Page 3 Operator’s manual 1.6.5 New machine caution ..........20 1.6.6 Lifting point .
  • Page 4 Operator’s manual 3 Control                                                         36 3.1 Description .
  • Page 5 Operator’s manual 4.6 Menu............. 47 4.6.1 Define groups .

  • Page 6: General Safety Instructions

    TKS Agri AS, Kvernelandsvegen 100 N-4355 Kverneland Norge declare that the product: TKS - EasyBedding has been built in conformity with the Machine Directive and meets the relevant fundamental health and safety requirements Kverneland, 22 April 2025 Atle Sjølyst Kverneland General Manager TKS Agri AS, manufacturer of agricultural products, reserves the right to change the design and/ or specifi cations of its products without prior warning.

  • Page 7: Guarantee

    The dealer must complete a claims form for each case covered by a guarantee and send it to TKS or TKS’s distributor/importer within the 10th of the month following the one in which the defect was reported. The defective parts shall be marked with the claim number and be kept for up to 6 months so that TKS or TKS’s distributor/importer can inspect them.

  • Page 8: 1.3 Machine Identification

    Operator’s manual 1.3 Machine identification The machine’s serial number and the manufacturer’s address are written on a plate on the machine. See the illustration on this page. The machine‘s serial number and the delivery year should be written below. Please use this information when making any enquiries about spare parts or servicing. This product is CE marked.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    14 Introduction Congratulations on buying your new TKS product. You have chosen a functional, high quality product. All TKS products are designed and built in close cooperation with farmers to ensure optimal efficiency and reliability. Please read this instruction manual carefully, and familiarise yourself with the machine’s manner of operation before starting to use it.

  • Page 10: Easybedding

    15 EasyBedding 151 Model description and use EasyBedding is a machine designed to tear apart square and round bales and spread the material. The material can include straw, hay, and other lightweight materials suitable for spreading. The machine is compatible with round bales up to Ø160 cm and square bales up to 120x100 cm.
  • Page 11 Operator’s manual 1 - Shredder drum 2 - Chamber 3 - Bottom belt 4 - Non-return flap 5 - Spreader unit 6 - Spreading guard 7 - Traverser carriage Fig 2...

  • Page 12: Technical Data

    Operator’s manual 152 Technical data EASYBEDDING FOR STORAGE LOADING WEIGHT WITH SPREADER UNIT * 1515 KG MAX. LOAD CAPACITY 1000 KG DIMENSIONS LENGTH AND WIDTH See chapters 1.5.4-1.5.6 BALE SIZES MAX. DIAMETER ROUND BALE 1500 mm MAX. BREDDE RUNDBALL 1300 mm MAX.

  • Page 13: Basic Dimensions - Loading Easybedding From A R2 Magazine

    Operator’s manual 153 Basic dimensions - Loading EasyBedding from a R2 Magazine DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS HEIGHT OF FRAME 1190 HEIGHT OF MACHINE 1600 HEIGHT OF SPREADER LENGTH OF MACHINE WITH SPREADER 3560 LENGTH OF CHAMBER 2110 LENGTH BETWEEN TROLLIES 2480 WIDTH OF BEAM...

  • Page 14: Main Dimensions - Easybedding Side Loading

    Operator’s manual 154 Main dimensions - EasyBedding side loading DESCRIPTION DIMENSIONS HEIGHT OF FRAME HEIGHT OF MACHINE 1600 HEIGHT OF SPREADER LENGTH OF MACHINE WITH SPREADER 4870 LENGTH OF LOADING TABLE 3060 DISTANCE BETWEEN TROLLIES 4485 WIDTH OF BEAM 1800...

  • Page 15: Baic Dimensions - Easybedding With Magazine

    Operator’s manual 155 Basic dimensions - EasyBedding with Magazine MAGAZINE (dimensions in mm) DIM 5,3M LENGTH OF MACHINE AND MAGAZINE 5040 6550 7750 8950 9600 LOADING LENGTH OF MAGAZINE 2030 3540 4740 5940 6590 EFFECTIVE LOADING LENGTH OF MAGAZINE 2480...

  • Page 16: Safety

    Operator’s manual Please pay particular attention to this symbol. Safety It designates a safety risk, and describes precautions that must be taken to avoid accidents. Before operating, adjusting or repairing the machine, the user, technician or owner should familiarise himself with the safety instructions contained in this installation manual.
  • Page 17 Operator’s manual Protective guards Check that all guards are in good order and installed correctly. Do not start the machine until this has been done. Damaged guards must be repaired or replaced immediately. Warning lights Warning lights installed on the machine must be visible from all areas of the barn Alarm Make sure that alarmsound works properly and...

  • Page 18: Additional Safety Instructions

    Operator’s manual 162 Additional safety The machine is marked with warning instructions signs. If these signs are damaged, they must be replaced. The order number is shown on the illustrations in this section. See Fig 6 for their location on the machine. Warning sign UH220532 (Fig 1) Ensure that you read and understand the instruction manual before using the machine,...

  • Page 19: Overview Of Safety Risks

    Operator’s manual 153 Overview of safety risks UH220527 UH220539 UH220539 UH220539 UH220526 UH220544 UH220527 UH220527 UH220526 988010 UH220544 UH220539 UH220539 Fig 6 988010...

  • Page 20: Lifting The Machine With A Crane

    Be particularly careful when starting a new machine for the first time. Installation faults, incorrect operation, etc. may lead to expensive repairs and loss of earnings. The TKS product guarantee does not cover damage resulting from failure to follow the recommendations contained in the instruction manual.

  • Page 21: Lifting Point

    Operator’s manual 156 Lifting point Fig 7 157 Forklift truck holes Fig 8 NB: Be careful when inserting the forks into the lifting holes so that the machine is not damaged. 158 Transport feet When the machine is in position, the transport mounts must be detached. Store the feet for future use.

  • Page 22: Assembly Instructions

    • Rails with a bend must be suspended at the beginning, middle and end of the bend. • Rails for the spreader must always consist of a whole rail. • The radius of the rails must be 2 m When choosing other rails, contact TKS 21 Rail height Fig 9...

  • Page 23: Rail With Conductor Rail

    A conductor rail can be used as a power supply in most straight and curved track setups. TKS recommends a type RN7 conductor rail from AKAPP. This has been adapted for agricultural buildings and produced pursuant to ingress protection class IP44 with option for rails.
  • Page 24 • Conductor rails are joined together using tape under connectors and screws in the plastic of the rail for a stable connection. • For detailed assembly information, please refer to the assembly instructions for conductor rails on our website: wwwtks-agrino...
  • Page 25 Also consult the conductor rail manual. Fig 12b Note! TKS will recommend the use of heating cable, p.g. a better reliability 230V 3 pole The work must be performed by an authorised electrician...

  • Page 26: Assembly The Machine

    Operator’s manual 23 Assembly the machine 231 Installing the side panels • Hook the panels to the rear edge. • Screw bolts into the front edge. 232 Position traverser carriages on the rail The traverser carriages for the machine are supplied loose. These are attached from the end of the rail.

  • Page 27: Install Bracket With Pulse Wheel And Synchronisation Sensors

    Operator’s manual • Screw locknut all the way down onto the bolt’s thread. There should be a small gap between the locknut and beam. • Pull locknut C towards the eye nut. • Secure using pin D through the bolt so that the bolt will not unscrew.

  • Page 28: Install Synchronisation Impactor

    Operator’s manual 237 Install synchronisation impactor The machine’s positioning system consists of • 1 – Sync sensor 1 (switch) • 2 – Sync sensor 2 (switch) • 3 – Sync impactor • 4 – Pulse wheel When the pulse wheel rolls against the rail, over a certain distance it will have a margin of error.
  • Page 29 Operator’s manual IMPORTANT! Synchronisation impactors for ends A and D should always be installed next to the rail and should trip switch 1 All other synchronisation impactors B and C and others should trip switch 2 Use clamps to fit the synchronisation impactors on the top of the rail.

  • Page 30: Installing The Magazine

    Operator’s manual 24 Installing the Magazine 241 Positioning • The magazine must be placed at the end of the rail behind the spreader. • The magazine goes into the spreader cham- ber during loading. • The spreader must always hang horizontally to dock with the magazine.

  • Page 31: Installing Loading Switch

    Operator’s manual 244 Installing loading switch Switch rail C is fitted to the rear traverser carriage. Loading switch D is fitted to the top of the rail and positioned on the front edge of the switch rail when the spreader is against the magazine. See Fig 23 and 25 Fig 23 245 Installing signal transducer...

  • Page 32: Checklist Before Starting

    Operator’s manual 25 Checklist before starting Before starting the EasyBedding, it makes sense to go through this checklist to uncover any faults. LEFT FORWARD RIGHT BACKWARD CLOCKWISE ANTICLOCKWISE LEFT RIGHT A - Spreader unit C - Bottom belt E - Spreading guard...
  • Page 33 Operator’s manual 1 Turn on the screen See Chapter 3 Press the screen with your finger. DO NOT use sharp objects on the screen. 2 Manual motor operation Check that the motors are rotating in the right direction. Open the Menu. Select Inputs/Outputs See Chap 4611 Press the Outputs tab.

  • Page 34: Calibration And Commissioning

    Operator’s manual 26 Calibration and commissioning Please familiarize yourself with the operation of the machine before calibration is performed. See Chap 3 og 4 Operate the machine carefully during cali- bration • Set manual speed to 30% - See Chapt 44 •...
  • Page 35 Operator’s manual...

  • Page 36: Control

    Operator’s manual 3 Control 31 Description The machine is operated using a built-in screen and/or a remote control. The machine has a dedicated screen located at the control cabinet. This screen is always on when the machine is connected to power. It is not intended for normal operation but may be used for emergency control.

  • Page 37: Password

    Operator’s manual 35 Password • Remote operation is protected against unwanted use. • Enter a PASSWORD each time the screen is turned on. • The password is: 1324 • Confirm with OK • Delete keystroke error with <- See Fig 28 Fig 28...

  • Page 38: Numeric Keypad

    Operator’s manual 36 Numeric keypad Values in fields with blue borders can be changed. Touch the number and a numeric keypad will display on the screen. The top of the screen shows the Max/Min value that can be entered in this field. Enter a new value using the number keys.

  • Page 39: Selecting Values

    Operator’s manual 38 Selecting values Selecting pre-programmed values from a list. • Open the list – Press the value or the down arrow • Select a value from the list Fig 31 39 On/Off button Enable or disable a function using the on/off key.

  • Page 40: Remote Control

    Operator’s manual 311 Remote control Used to operate the most commonly used functions. Note! Maintain a safe distance from the machine when using the remote control. The operator must always keep the machine in sight during use. STOP - Emergency button 1 –...
  • Page 41 Operator’s manual Start the MultiBedding program See Chap 432 og 433 • Press button 3 for 5 sec • Each sequence in the programming can be interrupted with button 4. • Next sequence starts immediately • When MULTIBEDDING has started, turn off the remote control with the OFF button Confirm a manual filling •...

  • Page 42: Operation

    Operator’s manual 4 Operation 41 Home screen The home screen displays: A - Information line • Displayed on all screens • The text shows what the machine is doing • Position sign and the machine’s current position • Clock B - Programmable groups 1-20 •...

  • Page 43: Group Settings

    Operator’s manual 42 Group settings Opened from the Home screen. Press on relevant group. • Displays group number • Displays group name • Key to go to next or previous group Menu: Quantity • The quantity of spreading material is adjusted depending on a combination of how many times the machine should pass the group, and at what speed the machine...

  • Page 44: Perform Spreading

    Operator’s manual 43 Perform spreading When settings for a group have been adjusted, spreading can be performed with SingleBedding or MultiBedding. 431 SingleBedding • Press SingleBedding • A window for selecting groups will be displayed. • A window for selecting groups will be displayed.

  • Page 45: Spreading Ongoing

    Operator’s manual 433 Spreading in progress • The group being spread will flash green • Information about passes will be displayed: has passed/to be passed • Ongoing spreading can be cancelled at any time using the Cancel key. • If multiple groups have been selected for spreading, the other groups will be highlighted in orange •...

  • Page 46: Top Loading

    Operator’s manual 435 Top loading When the machine is in top loading mode, this image is displayed when the filling source starts. The programmed loading time will automatically begin counting down before the machine continues to dispense feed. The countdown can continue and complete on its own.

  • Page 47: Alarms

    Operator’s manual 45 Alarms The window will be displayed when alarms occur. • When an alarm is displayed – the machine’s functionality is completely blocked. • When a warning is displayed – the machine’s functionality may be restricted. • Each alarm lists the time when the alarm occurred.

  • Page 48: 4.6.1 Define Groups

    • Top – The chamber is loaded from the top either from a bottom belt or a machine • Magazine – The chamber is loaded from the rear via a connected magazine. TKS R2 Magazine. • Manual loading • Set position for loading. Position the machine and press the Set position key.
  • Page 49 Operator’s manual Loading from the top • Set position for loading. Position the spreader and press the Loading position key. • Enter Loading time. This time must be longer than the time that the filling source takes to load. Otherwise material may fall onto the floor when the spreader starts mov- ing before the filling source has stopped.
  • Page 50 Operator’s manual Loading from Magazine page 1 • Position the machine for loading and press the Set position key. • Start bottom belt during loading – the time before the bottom belt in the machine starts moving during loading. • Bottom belt speed when loading – motor speed % •...

  • Page 51: 4.6.3 Magazine Filling

    Operator’s manual 4.6.3 Magazine filling • Distance to waiting position. • Time in waiting position before the spreading machine continues after filling. • When a new straw bale is placed in the spreading machine and the filling sequence is completed, the spreading should start from the last position.

  • Page 52: Cutter Settings

    Operator’s manual 465 Cutter settings page 1 Settings for the machine are adjusted here. • Level cutter feed – Sets how aggressively the material should be fed towards the drum. If adjustment is made correctly, equal distribution will be achieved even if bales of varying density and material structure are used.

  • Page 53: Calibration

    Operator’s manual Cutter settings page 3 • Bottom belt stepping activate: By activat- ing stepping, the bottom belt speed is no longer controlled by the drum's power consumption. It will operate at the speed set in the 'step speed' field. If the current draw on the drum exceeds the value set in 'max drum pressure,' the bottom belt will stop for the duration specified in 'step stop time'.

  • Page 54: Reduced Speed Zones

    Operator’s manual • Overwrite position – allows the machine to be moved from one position to another without moving the machine physically. • Display sync points – displays a window with all synchronisation points. • Perform a calibration 1. Press the Allow skip positions - key 2.

  • Page 55: Language

    Operator’s manual 468 Language settings Select display language Fig 60 469 Alarm log The window displays a log of alarms and error messages. The messages are displayed with date and time. The latest messages are displayed at the top of the list.

  • Page 56: Hour Meter

    Operator’s manual 4610 Hour meter The window displays information about the operating time for the various components in the machine. At the bottom you can see time to next Maintenance The maintenance interval for the machine is 10 hours. When maintenance is performed, the maintenance counter must be Reset See Chap 5 for maintenance.

  • Page 57: System Settings

    Operator’s manual 4612 System settings The window displays system settings. • System default settings – restores factory settings to the machine. • Groups default settings – restores factory settings to the machine for groups Activate Schedule: If the machine is equipped for automatic dispensing, you can also activate the schedule here.

  • Page 58: Maintenance/Care And Trouble Shooting

    Operator’s manual 5 Maintenance/care and Always pull out the plug before inspecting, trouble shooting maintaining or repairing the machine General information: This equipment is used in a very exposed and aggressive environment. This will affect the use of the machine and the equipment. Many different factors can have an impact on this, i.e.

  • Page 59: Component Location

    Operator’s manual 51 Lubrication Component / location Quantity Action Operating rease nipple - bearing operating side bottom belt right 10 h Lubrication 2 Grease nipplel - bearing drum right and left 10 h Lubrication 3 Grease nipple - bearing return roller bottom belt right 10 h Lubrication 4 Grease nipple - bearing suspension front and back...

  • Page 60: Tightening The Bottom Belt

    Operator’s manual 52 Tightening the bottom belt It is important that the bottom belt is taut See Fig 70 This should be checked at regular intervals. Tightening is performed by turning tightening screw A on the back of the machine. See Fig 69 Important! Remember to tighten the screws an equal...

  • Page 61: Service Instructions

    Operator’s manual 54 Service instructions NB! Before inspection or during work related to the machine, the following precautionary measures must be observed: • Turn off the main voltage by using the main switch on the machine • Disconnect main powersupply or turn off master fuse •...
  • Page 62 Operator’s manual **1 Lubricate all bearings; ensure that the bear- Recommended grease: ings receive lubrication. Ruysdael WR2 Q8 oils or the Minimum 3-4 pumps with grease gun. equivalent Inspect all lubrication hoses. Replace defective/damaged lubrication points and hoses. *4 Check the oil level and check for Olje: Shell Tivela oil 2,1 litre leaks on the gear motor driving the bottom belt.
  • Page 63 Conductor **3 Check the copper strips in the rail conductor rail. If they are corroded, you can contact TKS to rent a cleaning trolley **4 Possibly check whether the heating cable of a cleaning trolley is working Check the valtage supply...

  • Page 64: Alarms And Troubleshooting

    Operator’s manual 6 Alarms and troubleshooting If a protection device has cut out due to overload, motors MUST be allowed to cool sufficiently before restarting (wait a minimum of 20 minutes). 61 Alarms In the event of a fault, the alarm window is displayed on the screen. Procedure - Alarm text Fault - explanation...
  • Page 65 Operator’s manual Drum error The drum does not • The drum has stopped be- • Remove jammed feed rotate when the control cause of jammed material • Reduce supply of feed to starts dispensing feed • Fuse – F4 has tripped the drum using bottom belt •...
  • Page 66 Operator’s manual Maintenance is It is time to perform main- • The 10-hour maintenance • Maintenance must be per- required tenance on the machine interval has passed. formed. See Chapter 5 • Once maintenance has been performed, reset the mainten-ance counter in the menu –...
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  • Page 68: Recycling - Waste To Resource

    7 Recycling - waste to resource - TKS’s products rely on electrical and electronic components in order to work. These fall under the generic term of EE products. TKS’s products use typical components such as cables, switches, motors, control units, etc.

  • Page 69: Notes

    Operator’s manual Notes...
  • Page 70 Operator’s manual TKS is a family owned company with a strong brand name We are providing our customers with a unique and complete range of high quality products wwwtks-agrino TKS Agri AS, Kvernelandsvegen 100 N-4355 Kvernaland Norway e-post: post@tks-asno Phone: +47 51 77 05 00...

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