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Vaughan Standard User Manual

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  • Page 1 Junior Standard VCI-Mk1 VCI-Mk2 Quad x 4 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2 This manual should be a permanent part of your irrigator and it covers unpacking, minor assembly, operation, maintenance and spare parts. Every Vaughan Irrigator has been manufactured to exacting standards to ensure long life in the tough Australian landscape. By choosing a Vaughan Irrigator, you have made an investment in premium quality machinery and have helped provide employment within country NSW.
  • Page 3 Vaughan Irrigators have brought out the Quad X 4 which is capable of up to 25lps (20,000gph).
  • Page 4 Warnings Watch your Head! Pinch Points Pinch Points 1. Do not attempt to adjust any part of the irrigator at any time while it is running. 2. Watch your head at all times. The irrigator arms have a lot of force behind them when operating.
  • Page 5 Setting Irrigator Arms (Applicable to all Models) Arm Rotation Arm rotation must be clockwise. The outer arms should be set at approximately 45. Adjust vertically upward to slow the rotation speed or downward to increase rotation speed. A full rotation should take between 4 and 5 seconds. WARNING! If the arms rotate anti-clockwise you will destroy the operating mechanism of the irrigator which will not be covered by warranty.

  • Page 6: Assembly Tools

    (Applicable to all Models) Hose When choosing a hose for your Vaughan Irrigator, we recommend and supply heavy duty, abrasion resistant lay flat irrigator hose. Lay flat is recommended over poly pipe as poly easily kinks. If this happens, the kinked pipe will need to be cut and rejoined. When towing your lay flat, use a skid to prevent tangles.
  • Page 7 Junior Assembly & Operation Junior Irrigator Assembly Attach wheels to back axle using the M16 nuts and bolt supplied. Insert riser in the inlet flange and bolt to the back of the irrigator. Make sure the riser can turn freely. If not adjust spacers.

  • Page 8: Standard Assembly

    Standard Assembly Standard Irrigator Assembly Attach wheels to back axle using the M16 nuts and bolt supplied. Place axle in back of the irrigator make sure it is central (drilled holes are not central in axle). Put front wheel on. Place inlet flange on axle bots using a washer as a spacer if required, between the flange and back of irrigator and screw arms in tightly using plumbing tape.

  • Page 9: Warranty Registration

    Warranty Registration Travel Speed Adjustment The speed of the irrigator is determined by the “R” clip in one of the four, or five (depending which model), holes in the base of the irrigator, which is located at the bottom of the pivoting mechanism. The hole closest to the back axle represents one tooth on the cog and the 4th hole 4 teeth.
  • Page 10 VCI Mk I & Mk II Assembly VCI-Mk I & VCI-Mk II When you receive your irrigator it will most likely be packed onto a pallet. Unpack you irrigator and lay everything on the ground. Place the body of your irrigator on an elevated surface approximately 450mm off the ground . Place the rear axle in the channel and slide the two bolts through the channel and axle.
  • Page 11 VCI Mk I & Mk II Operation Travel Speed Adjustment The speed of the irrigator is determined by the “R” clip in one of the five holes in the rod at the base of the irrigator directly below the cog, at the bottom of the pivoting mechanism. The hole closest to the back of the irrigator represents one tooth on the cog and the 5th hole 5 teeth.
  • Page 12 QUAD Assembly Irrigator Unpack machine and place on a level surface approximately 500mm off the ground using stands or similar. Set frame as level as possible. Using the M12 bolts provided, attach the rear axle. Lightly tighten the bolts located at the top of the frame.
  • Page 13 QUAD Operation Setting Irrigator to Start Disengage front and rear pawls using the pin for the front pawl and the chain for the rear pawl. Run out the desired length of cable and attach to a suitable anchor. A star picket driven into the ground at an angle is normally sufficient.
  • Page 14 Quick Release & Shut Off Valve (Optional Extra - Available for all Models) Quick Release & Valve The Quick Release mechanism stops the irrigator and the water supply. It does not turn the pump off which must be done via a pressure switch, no flow switch or similar. To set the Quick Release Mechanism 1.
  • Page 15 Effluent Nozzle (Optional Extra - Available for Standard, VCI & QUAD) Effluent Nozzle The effluent nozzle is made up of a camlock fitting and a rubber nozzle so designed to be able to flex as larger solids are passed through. On the occasion that it does block, turn the pump off, undo the camlock and clear the blockage.
  • Page 16 11 metre Boom (Optional Extra - Available for Standard Irrigator only) 11 Metre Extension Boom Screw the two lengths of three meter pipe into the “T” at the top of the riser. Make sure they are done up tight. Attach the clamps with a single tag facing down approximately 750mm from the riser. Bolt the two pieces of flat to the bracket on the riser.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    Maintenance (Applicable to all Models) 2 x Riser Bearings Bearings (2 each side) Main Cog every 3 months 1. Grease all points approximately once a week. 2. Before you use your irrigator, grease the main cog and then periodically every 12 months. 3.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting (Applicable to all Models) 1. If the irrigator arms rotate but the irrigator will not drive, adjust the thread length on the back CAUTION: Machine must not be operating when adjusting. pawl, 2. If irrigator arms will not rotate, check for low pump pressure. If the pump is running at maximum performance, you can gain a small amount of extra drive by lowering the 45°...

  • Page 19: Warranty

    We do not cover any damage to any rubber seals or any corrosion damage to pipes, nozzles etc. The use of parts other than genuine Vaughan parts for repair of warranted items will automatically negate any warranty. Warranted components must be replaced with genuine Vaughan lrrigator parts.

  • Page 20: Warranty Registration Form

    Albury NSW 2640, Australia. Warranty Registration Form Please complete this form and return within 14 days of receiving your Vaughan Irrigator. Only then will this warranty be activated. (Otherwise it will be based on a pro rata calculation). PRODUCT INFORMATION Vaughan Model: ..................................................

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