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Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation C1400, C2000, & C3000

1. 77 MAN126 02 01 15 47 Machine Setup Towing Remember the following when transporting your machine particularly when towing longer distances Always remove water from the machine before towing long distances Never tow the machine at speeds in excess of 10 MPH with water or 20 MPH when empty Never tow the machine on grades exceeding 5 If the gun cart is attached make sure the lift safety chain is in place on winch lift machines Towing Checklist Please read the towing checklist It is important you perform these checks every time you tow your machine whether a short or long distance 48 02 01 15 NI Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Checklist If equipped with an engine close the cut off valve at the bottom of the gas tank and turn the fuel valve off at the engine Due to the unvented cap required by the EFA the gas valve must be shut off when the engine is not in use or the engine will flood 0457 Make sure the turntable is positioned as shown in the picture to the left and the locking pin is in place to prevent the turntable from rotating Clear everyone from the area around the Reel Rain and between the Reel Rain and gun cart Make sure that the stabilizer legs are raised and locked Make sure a safety chain is attached from the Reel Rain to the towing vehicle Attach the safety chain to the gun cart lift arm to take the load from the crank handle lift Engage the d
2. Stand clear of the gun while in operation NEVER stand in front of the gun during operation The high velocity water exiting the gun can cause injury ALWAYS make sure there is no water pressure in the system before changing gun nozzles MAN126 Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 Safety Practice Irrigator Maintenance Safety e ALWAYS engage the reel brake before attempting any maintenance or adjustments For turbine reel rains make sure the reel rain is disconnected from the inlet water source before performing maintenance e For gas engine reel rains make sure the fuel valve under the tank and on the engine are shut off before performing maintenance MAN126 02 01 15 11 Safety Reel Rain C1325 1375 Series Safety Decals o For replacement decals call your Safety decals identify specific hazards as well AMADAS dealer as general safety A signal word ADANGER AWARNING or ACAUTION is included on each decal to alert you to the severity of the hazard Replacement safety decals are available free of charge Safety decals used on this machine are shown Please note the following about the decals on the following pages Decal locations are also included e Keep them clean and legible Never remove a safety decal from the machine When you replace a part with a safety decal also replace that decal 12 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 Decals A DANGER ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD MISSIN
3. en on the drum reel and the goose neck is on Ei To the bottom ST Traverse Push the hose coil tightly against the side of the goose neck and measure the distance from the inside edge of the drum reel to the center of the hose next to the goose neck e Edo y DON nT TT ed M di t Sep weie Sea easure aistance maas ror Erg ne PR EERE TE E rn rrd gemene a TES ln el Le DEA Att To Le 1 i CN GEIER dh gt 3 Measure the distance from the inside edge of the drum reel to the center of the traverse cradle The center of the traverse cradle should be 1 4 closer to the edge of the drum reel than the hose center at the gooseneck 86 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Adjustments Level Wind Timing d Adjust the traverse cradle as follows Boss on 80 a Remove the 40 level wind drive chain ASS that drives from the drum center to the level wind gearbox Check the measurement and re adjust if necessary le af d Replace the level wind drive chain AAN ON b Adjust the traverse cradle so that the center of the hose is 1 4 closer to the reel side than the hose is at the gooseneck refer to photos on previous page Be certain that the boss on the 80 traverse chain is on the lower loop of the chain when the hose is pulled out to the last coil You may have to adjust the length the hose is pulled out to move the chain to the correct position MAN126 02 01
4. surfaces should be flat and smooth The E a victaulic clamp grooves should be full depth with crisp edges o T EE If the hot dip galvanizing material has built up in any of these areas use a flat file to clean up these areas 3 Set the tongue jack in place For machines NOT equipped with hydraulics 4 Lower the stabilizer legs If crank down legs use hand crank to lower legs completely If throw down legs remove pin unfold and replace pin for each leg 2 Disengage the machine brake arm should be horizontal and verify that the transmission is in neutral MAN126 02 01 15 23 Preparation Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Hook Up the Gun Cart For machines WITH the hydraulic kit Roll the gun cart into position so that the end of the hose and the gun cart inlet are 5 Refer to the photo and raise each leg with roughly in line the applicable handle Lift the small wheel on the gun cart and 7 CAUTION Support it on a wooden block or other Suitable object The wheel should be Before using the hydraulic legs remove the approximately 12 18 inches off of the nut and bolt securing each hydraulic leg for ground shipping Machine damage will result if an attempt is made to move the legs Apply grease to the surface of the victaulic hydraulically with the nuts and bolts still in gasket and slide it onto the coupler in the place Victaulic gasket Left A Victaulic clamp 10 Raise the end of th
5. Lubricate the grease point with multi purpose grease Lubricate the surface of the slide rod Rn oe Grease fitting Be gt Sacada PP Lubricate the boss 104 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Maintenance Wheel Bearings Reel Rain Lubricate e Yearly e Wheel bearing grease Pull wheels and repack wheel bearings MAN126 02 01 15 105 Maintenance Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Preventative Maintenance The checklist to the right lists general preventative maintenance that should be performed every six months Routine general inspection and repair is necessary to increase the service life of the machine More detailed preventative maintenance is described beginning on the next page 106 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Drum Drive Chain Measure the length of each drum drive chain tension spring on both sides of the drum reel lf the length of each spring from the first coil to the last coil is not 12 inches turn the spring adjustment rods until the springs measure 12 inches ZS L TTT MAN126 02 01 15 Maintenance Drive Chains Adjust the tension in the drive chains behind the safety shield so that there is approximately Va inch of sag 1 Open the safety shield Loosen the bolt securing the idler Move the idlers until the tension is correct Re tighten the idler bolts and close the shield 107 Maintenance Reel Rain Series C140
6. 1 3 PTO speed PTO shaft input Do NOT use a PTO shaft with less than a four foot collapsed length Using a shorter PTO shaft can cause damage to the gearbox When the gun cart is approximately 20 feet from the irrigator disengage the drive to the PTO shaft and shut off the tractor Hand crank Engage the reel brake installed 13 Finish rewinding the hose using the hand crank 8 02 01 15 MAN126 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Rewind PTO with Hand Crank Continued 14 Remove the hand crank and return It to its storage place AA CAUTION The machine cutoff will not stop the drum rotation when rewound with a tractor PTO An Hand crank returned to storage 02 01 15 Machine Setup 19 Machine Setup NOTES 80 02 01 15 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 el Adjustment MAN126 02 01 15 Adjustments OVEIVIEW roia eet asa idos india 82 Automate SHUTO tetes 82 Compensation Adjustment 83 Digital Speed Readout 84 Tachometer Programming Instructions 85 Level Wind Timing seen 86 Stabilizer WOOS entente 88 Hydraulic Stabilizer Legs and Turntable88 Throw Down Stabilizer Legs 89 Crank Down Stabilizer Legs 90 GUM OAS asra eE 91 Be UE 91 Main Wheels enen 92 Nose Wheel 92 GUNS esp ie da 93 QUIT SPSS sas srta as iss de Ds 93 NOZZIES serao a nt 9
7. 15 87 Adjustments Stabilizer Legs Three stabilizer leg options are available with the Reel Rain This section describes each type of leg Hydraulic Stabilizer Legs and Turntable The hydraulic legs and turntable are operated using the tractor s hydraulics The stabilizer legs function as follows e The three handles on the side of the irrigator control each leg and the gun cart To raise and lower the right leg raise or lower the right handle 88 02 01 15 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 To raise or lower the left leg raise or lower the left handle To raise or lower the gun cart raise or lower the lower handle To rotate the turntable use the handle shown below Turntable control AA CAUTION Before using the hydraulic legs remove the nut and bolt securing each hydraulic leg for shipping Machine damage will result if an attempt is made to move the legs hydraulically with the shipping bolts still in place AA CAUTION When lowering the stabilizer legs do NOT overextend them to the point that the side of the irrigator is picked up This will severely affect the stability of the Reel Rain and could result in serious injury or damage to the Reel Rain MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Adjustments Throw Down Stabilizer Legs Available only on the C1400 and C2000 The throw down stabilizer legs are used to provide Stability for the Reel Rain while it is in use Generally t
8. 156 bon ug zen bo 380 ba ao aen Woo a32 a76 ak 46 622 Wei oo fes ben em 372258 892 312 usa kou 445 506 wee 580 462 leso We 100174 be en zez w s29 423 aoe 444450 asa 533 462 612 weg 696 Wa Travel Lane Spacing REEL RAIN MAXIMUM TRAVEL LANE SPACING FEET Sprinkler Percent of Wetted Diameter Wetted 50 55 60 65 70 75 Diameter Wind Over Wind up to Wind up to Feet 10 MPH 10 MPH 5 MPH 200 100 110 120 130 140 150 250 125 137 150 162 175 187 300 150 165 180 195 210 225 350 175 192 210 227 245 262 400 200 220 240 260 289 300 450 225 248 270 292 315 338 900 250 275 300 325 350 375 550 2 5 302 330 358 385 412 600 300 330 360 390 420 MAN126 02 01 15 39 Operation Overview Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Pulley Arrangement Diagram TURBINE OR OUTER JACKSHAFT GAS ENGINE PULLEY INNER JACKSHAFT PULLEY VARIABLE SPEED PULLEY oeren erven neen 40 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Hose Speed Turbine C SERIES HOSE SPEED TURBINE RPM REQUIRED GEAR RANGE AND PULLEY FOR DESIRED GROUND SPEED IN FEET PER MINUTE Speed Inner Pulley Outer Pulley Inner Pulley Outer Pulley 100 Re ss WT Ir 150 2540 1796 Sj _175 2063 B 200 3386 2395 po 25 NOTE NOT ALL SPEED CAN BE ACHIEVED UNDER ALL CONDITIONS TURBINES ARE FLOW AND PRESSURE SENSITIVE HIGH SPEEDS REQUIRE HIGHER FLOW RATES AND PRESSURES THIS CHART IS INTE
9. 3 2 1 1 07 0 54 0 36 0 27 0 21 Travel Speed Feet Per Minute 500 270 7 4 5 9 3 0 1 49 0 74 0 50 0 37 0 30 330 6 1 4 9 2 4 1 22 0 61 0 41 0 30 0 24 270 8 9 FA 3 6 1 80 0 89 059 0 45 0 36 330 7 3 5 8 2 9 1 46 0 73 0 49 0 36 0 29 700 270 10 4 8 3 4 2 210 1 04 0 69 0 52 0 42 330 08 5 6 8 3 4 1 70 0 85 0 57 0 43 0 34 800 300 10 7 8 6 4 3 2 10 1 07 0 71 0 54 0 43 360 08 9 7 1 3 6 1 78 0 89 0 59 0 45 0 36 300 12 0 9 6 4 8 2 4 1 20 0 80 0 60 0 48 360 10 0 8 0 4 0 2 0 1 00 0 67 0 50 0 40 1000 330 12 2 9 7 4 9 2 4 1 22 0 81 0 61 0 49 360 11 1 8 9 4 5 2 2 ek 0 74 0 56 0 45 44 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Operation Overview Tachometer Conversion 1400 2000 3000 TACHOMETER CONVERSION CHART LOW RANGE ACTUAL DIGITAL READOUT DISPLAY ACTUAL DIGITAL READOUT DISPLAY HOSE LAYER1 LAYER 2 LAYER3 LAYER 4 HOSE LAYER1 LAYER2 LAYER 3 LAYER 4 SPEED owen O rouTer SPEED sl Fr 100 10 09 08 08 E EE ee 125 13 12 11 10 re E E 1 50 15 14 13 12 200 20 19 17 15 2235 23 21 19 17 _250 25 23 21 19 300 30 28 25 23 325 33 30 27 25 Sape Ms 400 40 37 34 31 450 45 42 38 35 500 50 46 42 39 Esso 55 51 46 42 600 60 56 50 46 esch D co D D D O NO D D D No 5 N D D N 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 8 3 oo D O 7 0 1 2 4 7 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 2 1 3
10. C3000 Set the stops on the gun Refer to the manual for the gun for specific information on setting stops and selecting a nozzle A copy of the manual is included with your parts catalog 6 Raise the gun cart lift so it is out of the way and will not be hit by the gun cart when it is reeled in Gun cart lift raised MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup Connect Hose Pull Out Hose 1 Connect the infeed hose to the machine 1 Disconnect tractor from the irrigator inlet using the clamp provided 2 Hook tractor up to gun cart 3 Pull out the hose NOTE Make sure the drum brake is disengaged handle is horizontal see photo It is also important to remember the following when pulling out the hose Do NOT exceed 2 MPH Point the gun AWAY from the tractor Leave at least 1 wrap of hose on the reel Stop slowly to prevent or minimize backlash from the hose the irrigator as possible the water source at this time Water will NOTE Do not connect the infeed hose to dl ile drain from the machine during pullout me ve which will make the hose easier to pull aas IN E e disengaged e AA CAUTION If backlash occurs hose coils must be manually tightened before irrigation hose retrieval is started Failure to eliminate the backlash will severely damage the hose 4 Disconnect the gun cart from the tractor 5 Reconnect the tractor to the irrigator MAN126 02
11. Escaping fluid or spray under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury To avoid injury relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic or other lines Tighten all connections before applying hydraulic or spray pressure Search hoses connections for leaks with a piece of cardboard Take appropriate safety measures to protect hands body and face from high pressure fluids ALWAYS wear appropriate safety gear to protect hands body and face from exposure to high pressure fluids NEVER try to block the flow or search for leaks of high pressure fluids with your hands even if wearing gloves High pressure fluids can penetrate gloves as well as your skin ALWAYS avoid direct contact of any high pressure fluid low lf an accident occurs respond as follows 02 01 15 o Seek medical treatment immediately Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or gangrene may result o Alert the medical professionals that a fluid injection or high pressure spray injury has occurred o Give information on the type of fluid or spray and time the accident occurred If known include the amount of fluid injected and or the system injection pressure o Surgery will most likely be required so no food or drink for the affected person Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source Such information is available in English from Deere
12. Hook up the hydraulic hoses Preparation A CAUTION Before using the hydraulic legs remove the nut and bolt securing each hydraulic leg for shipping Machine damage will result if an attempt is made to move the legs hydraulically with the nuts and bolts still in place K 3 Once the tongue has been installed mount 2 Install the clamps holding the hoses to their correct mountings MAN126 Install cams CR E RS 02 01 15 the single handled valve that operates the turntable Single handled 21 Preparation Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Track Gun Cart 1 Roll the gun cart down a straight line on level ground approximately 20 feet Determine if the gun cart rolls in a straight line If yes connect the gun cart as described in Hook Up the Gun Cart on page 23 If no continue with Step 3 Adjust the nose wheel as follows Loosen the four bolts holding the nose wheel in place Twist the nose wheel slightly opposite the direction it is running out of line Re tighten the nose wheel bolts Test again Repeat Step 3 until the gun cart rolls in a straight line 22 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Preparation Hook Up the Gun Cart NOTE This process requires two people 1 Inspect the hose end and the gun cart inlet for excessive deposits of galvanizing material on the gasket sealing surfaces or in the victaulic clamp grooves The sealing
13. This compensation is necessary as the hose layers build up on the drum reel and the diameter of the drum increases It automatically slows the drum down to maintain a consistent rate of hose speed retrieval The compensation system consists of a sensor bar that determines the number of layers of hose on the reel and a variable speed pulley assembly that automatically adjusts the speed of hose retrieval Pull the hose out 20 feet Pull the cutoff bar out 5 If there is a drastic difference in belt Open the shield covering the position it may be necessary to readjust compensation assembly This is located the compensation arm connection where on the left side of the machine as you face shown the gun cart side of the Reel Rain open this shield this eo NOTE All four layers of hose need to be on the drum when you make the adjustment so make sure the hose is fully wound on the drum before you set the idler MAN126 02 01 15 83 Adjustments Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Digital Speed Readout lf the digital assembly becomes dim The digital soeed readout on the turbine Reel Rain uses a magnetic pickup to measure the Remove and replace the batteries hose speed Over time the magnetic pickup gap may need adjustment If readings are incorrect To adjust the magnetic pickup gap Remove the cover of the digital readout unit and check the settings See next page Measure the gap between the tooth of the sen
14. a trained operator familiar with this machinery and trained in its operation should be allowed to operate this machine Do NOT allow any person to operate or perform maintenance on this machine until he or she has read this manual and understands the safety precautions To prevent injury or death use a tractor equipped with a Rollover Protective System ROPS NEVER exceed the limits of a piece of machinery If its ability to perform a job safely is in question DO NOT TRY TO DO THAT JOB Shields e Certain photographs or illustrations in this manual may show a safety shield removed However NEVER operate this machine without all shields correctly in place If a shield must be removed to make a repair or adjustment replace the shield prior to use Safety Decals e Replace any CAUTION WARNING DANGER or instruction safety decal that is not readable or is missing Do NOT paint over remove or deface any safety sign or warning decals 2 02 01 15 Reel Rain 1400 C2000 C3000 Look for the Safety Alert Symbol The Safety Alert Symbol indicates a potential safety hazard to personnel and that extra precaution must be taken When you see this symbol on the machine remain alert and carefully read the message that follows it ALWAYS follow the recommended precautions and safe operating procedures accompanying this symbol If you have any questions please contact your dealer or the manufacturer Safety Signal Wo
15. decal is shown below Do NOT perform any maintenance or repairs on the irrigator while it is under pressure Always make sure the water source is shut off Use care when handling hydraulic hoses and carefully read all warnings 4 DANGER BODY ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD ROTATING DRIVELINE revent severe injury or Avoid all contact with PTO shaft while shaft is in motion 80949 98 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Maintenance Lubrication Each item on the schedule is described in Lubricate your Reel Rain according to the more detail beginning on the next page schedule below Lubrication Schedule Type of Lubricant ra Monthly Yearly Grease fittings 5 Multi purpose grease Xx PTO shaft ba Bearings Gun Wheel bearing grease ei MAN 26 02 01 15 99 Maintenance Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Lubricate IMPORTANT Do NOT grease drum drive e 30 weight oil chains as chain slippage will result e Monthly Grease all chains with 30 weight oil monthly EXCEPT the drum drive chains 100 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Maintenance Level wind gearbox located on the left hand side of the machine if you are e Yearly viewing the remaining hose indicator Fill e Agra Grade 5 the gearbox just to the point of overflowing Lubricate The following two gearboxes are located on the Reel Rain e Main drive gearbox located behind the gear shifter You wil
16. if equipped with hydraulics so that the safety chain is carrying the load raise legs completely If equipped with hydraulics use the hydraulic controls to raise the legs 74 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup End the Run AA CAUTION Pinch Point Never allow your limbs or fingers to get between the leg and the Reel Rain frame Injury could occur if limbs or fingers are pinched between the leg and framework e j ZS Sa Hydraulic legs mmm sr Su ae D Le ee 14 Rotate the machine if required Remove the pin securing the turntable Rotate the turntable so that the sides of the drum reel are parallel to the wheels Replace the pin securing the turntable NOTE Step 14 is not applicable for the C1400 Throw down legs s N WW IR ee j And DS RMS SA aa on d e a ET Eeer eg e TZ ac MAN 26 02 01 15 19 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 End the Run 15 Drive the tractor to the front of the irrigator 17 Move the machine to the next site to be and hook the Reel Rain to the tractor irrigated see Towing at the beginning of drawbar this chapter 4 CAUTION Always attach a safety chain from the Reel Rain to the towing vehicle when you transport the irrigator 16 Raise the jack A Pull spring loaded locking pin B Slide the telescoping shoe up into the jack C Release the spring loaded locking p
17. select any hose retrieval speed between 1 foot per minute and 6 feet per minute depending on the options you choose 16 After the transmission is engaged close the butterfly valve until the desired ground speed is achieved The digital speed readout displays the hose retrieval ground speed Digital speed readout MAN126 02 01 15 Machine Setup NOTE The run will terminate when the gun cart is pulled back in and the automatic cutoff bar has stopped hose retrieval The automatic cutoff DOES NOT turn off water to the irrigator You must shut off the water manually to prevent over irrigation of the land at the end of the run AA CAUTION Make certain that the automatic cutoff bar is pulled out away from the machine or the transmission will not go into gear lf you are able to change gears with the bar pushed in the cutoff bar is not working Do NOT operate the irrigator if the automatic cutoff does not shut the turbine off Serious machine damage will occur if the drum continues to rotate after the hose has been retrieved 67 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Change Turbine Drive Speed Range 1 Shut off the turbine by opening the butterfly A E Handieto valve open shield ae ET 6 Open the shield covering the pulleys Butterfly valve lever 4 Disengage the drive belt tensioner for the step cone pulley belt by pushing the handle Drive belt tensioner ha
18. speed NOTE You can select any hose retrieval speed between 1 25 foot per minute and 8 feet per minute depending on the options you choose Use the Hose Speed chart in the Charts section of the Chapter 3 Operation Overview or on the Reel Rain to determine the proper transmission and pulley settings for the speed desired gt Shift range lever into H or L 61 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Change Gas Drive Speed Range If it is necessary to change the speed range of the pulleys 1 Shut off the engine 2 Turn off the fuel valve on the carburetor and fuel cutoff valve under the gas tank Due to the unvented cap required by the EPA the gas valve must be shut off when the engine is not in use or the engine will flood Shift the transmission to neutral Slowly release the reel brake to allow hose tension to dissipate by unwinding Engage the reel brake again 62 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup Change Gas Drive Speed Range 7 Open the shield covering the drives 10 Place the belt in the selected groove Arn r T Handle to a open shield Sg he E Outer Inner Jackshaft Jackshaft Select correct pulley ratio according to the pulleys pulleys diagram below Release tension on the step cone pulley belt by pushing up the drive belt tensioner a 11 Reapply tension to the belts by releasing the drive belt ten
19. the DIA width extended Gun recoil can overturn the is 535 feet cart Next refer to the Reel Maximum Travel Lane Spacing chart Locate the sprinkler Hoses wetted diameter feet and cross reference the number to the wind speed column Hose Shape Note that the Reel Rain hose shape changes For example The DIA is 535 feet and the slightly when water pressure is turned off The wind is up to 10 MPH The maximum lane Hose Indicator is designed for measuring a spacing should be 325 pressurized hose and is therefore slightly more accurate when there is water pressure in the Now refer to the Depth of Water Applied by system Reel Rain chart Locate your GPM and lane spacing and cross reference these E C numbers to the number of inches of water you want applied Interpolation of numbers With pressure Without pressure in the chart will be necessary The resulting number gives you the retrieval speed of the hose necessary for you to apply the desired number of inches For example The GPM is 855 and maximum lane spacing is 325 You want to apply 1 inch of water The resulting speed is approximately 4 5 ft min 36 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Operation Overview Hose Indicator The hose indicator located under the gun cart lift indicates how many feet of hose remain unwound The indicator shows the number of feet left on the reel according to the number of layers In the example the amount of hose rema
20. 0 20 ft 8 in 9 ft 10 in 12 ft 11 in 11 600 los 18 760 lbs C3000 21 ft 12 ft 11 in 13 420 Ibs 21 540 lbs MAN126 02 01 15 Ix Introduction Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 e o o D D D H e n D hal a hal H Kal eee eee nt a Jtd ween et bees A oo lap Pe EE deet Safer KSC HE MK RR ETON Ver 4 e ata PREY GE O d Z 3 AN NS L20 ft 8 in 2 Ki Ke 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Introduction MAN126 02 01 15 xi Introduction NOTES xii 02 01 15 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 MAN126 Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 Safety l Safety at All Times en 2 Safety Practices aaan nnen 3 Additional Safety for this Machine 10 Safety Decals aaneen nen 12 Decal Locations nanne 14 This symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED MAN126 02 01 15 Safety Safety at All Times You the operator can help avoid accidents or injury by observing the precautions in this section and insisting that others working for or with you also follow them e Do NOT attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol or prescription over the counter drugs that may cause impairment This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation They should never be allowed to operate this machinery or remain in its vicinity while in operation Only
21. 0 C2000 C3000 Engine Level Wind Chain If your Reel Rain is powered by a gas engine Remove the excess slack in the level wind refer to the maintenance section of the Engine chain Owner s Manual Regular maintenance should be performed on the air cleaner and spark Loosen the bolt holding idler in place plugs Push the idler toward the chain until all NOTE It is very important that the oil be slack is gone changed according to the instructions in the Engine Owner s Manual Tighten the idler TR be d EN o Idler bolt 108 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Maintenance Plumbing Seals Check for leakage around the side rotating seal where the inlet plumbing is connected If water is leaking replace the side rotating seal as follows NOTE The seal will leak until the system s pressure is reached and then will drip slightly Change the seal when the leak does not stop after the system pressure is reached Turn off the water flow to the irrigator Disconnect the infeed hose Unbolt and remove the inlet plumbing Remove the retaining ring O ring and thrust washer from the inlet spindle Install the new O ring retaining ring and thrust washer on the inlet spindle Be certain that the thrust washer is greased thoroughly NOTE The thrust washer inlet spindle and inlet plumbing should not have any rust on them If necessary clean these items Rust will prevent the thrust washer from movin
22. 01 15 55 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Connect to Water Supply Make Adjustments 1 Tighten the hose on the drum if necessary Make the level wind adjustment to the machine timing the first time you pull the hose 2 Connect the infeed hose to the water out on the irrigator See Level Wind Timing in Chapter 5 Adjustments for specific information on how to adjust the level wind NOTE For best performance try to minimize the kinking of the infeed hose 4 DANGER Do NOT position your body over riser If pressure causes the riser to blow off death or serious injury could occur ener L A 56 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup Machine Operation This section describes the procedures for using the gas drive and turbine drive versions of the Reel Rain The information below Cutoff Bar is relevant to both types of drive Cutoff Bar IMPORTANT Make certain that the cutoff bar is pulled out away from the machine If the bar is striking the transmission disengage the transmission will not go into high or low range Engine cutoff switch Test the cutoff bar With the machine running and the transmission engaged push the automatic Ah CAUTION cutoff bar toward the machine The Reel Rain Do NOT operate the irrigator if the should shift the transmission into neutral and automatic cutoff does not shut the engine stop the motor or turbine If the transmissio
23. 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 2 8 0 3 5 7 9 4 1 3 4 3 O 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 3 _ 08 WER 0 9 08 Scam D oo D co 1100 45 3 4 11 50 47 43 39 36 1200 49 45 41 38 1250 51 47 43 39 THE TACHOMETER SPEED DROPS ON LAYERS 2 3 AND 4 DUE TO AN INCREASE IN THE EFFECTIVE DRUM DIAMETER AS THE HOSE REWINDS THE HIGH RANGE DOES NOT READ ACTUAL SPEED BECAUSE THE TACHOMETER IS CALIBRATED FOR THE LOW RANGE REFER TO THE OPERATORS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DIGITAL READOUT VALUES PROVIDED ARE ACCURATE TO 5 80409 MAN126 02 01 15 45 Operation Overview Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 NOTES 46 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup 4 Machine Setup And Use TOWING WE 48 Towing Checklist 48 Tow to the Field e 49 Detach Tractor muteren 50 Machine Placement eee 51 Position Machine nannennnnnennnnnnnnnna 51 Lower Stabilizer Legs 52 Ready Machine 53 Setup Gun CaM E 54 Connect HOSE anneer 55 PUI QUE OSC smeren 55 Connect to Water Supply 56 Make Adjustments ane 56 Machine Operation ann 57 rte RE 57 GAS DAVE rented ed 58 Change Gas Drive Speed Range 62 Turbine Drive aan vennnnen 65 Change Turbine Drive Speed Range 68 Terminating the Run 71 EAO NE TR eene bemannen dese 72 Rewind Hose with PTO Shaft
24. 4 Tension Adjustments 95 81 Adjustments Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Overview Automatic Shutoff This chapter provides information for making When the automatic cutoff bar is pushed in basic adjustments on the Reel Rain after it is the Reel Rain engine or turbine automatically put into operation Adjustments needed to set stops If the shutoff bar does not work on up the Reel Rain initially are described in the engine models adjust or replace the switch Chapter 2 Preparation see photo On turbine models be certain that the main valve is opening completely Information needed to set up and run the Reel Rain is provided in Chapter 4 Setup and NOTE The water flow is not stopped by Operation Chapter 6 Maintenance contains the automatic shutoff bar You must information for lubrication maintenance and manually turn off the water supply to stop storage of the Reel Rain the water e Adjustment Screws Ah 82 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Adjustments Compensation The top of the drive belt should be Adjustme nt approximately 1 8 of an inch from the outside of the variable speed sheave If HA Geer system automatically the distance is greater than this release controls the retrieval speed Ol tne nose ie tension by moving the idler down If it is within a few percentage points of the original less move the idler up to increase tension set speed over the course of the run
25. 400 C2000 C3000 Introduction AMA LUA We Come With origins dating back to 1963 Amadas Industries and its predecessors have a long history of providing high quality reliable and innovative equipment for the farming T O industry Amadas equipment is currently at work throughout the United States and in many other countries This equipment ranges from the Magnum Fource Peanut AMA DAS Combine Tree Bark Processing and Packaging Machinery Hi Speed Cotton Industries Stalk Puller Chopper to the Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation Systems MAN126 02 01 15 lil Introduction Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 NOTE The C1400 C2000 and C3000 Reel Ra n Reel Rains and their various options are used interchangeably in the photographs in this manual Generally your machine will T ra ve l e r look like the item pictured however you may sometimes have a different model or option and may notice some differences in E E i rri a Tl O n appearance Please note that your machine Gg functions as described by the text even if your irrigator is not an exact match to the Series C1400 Congratulations on your purchase of a Reel C 2000 amp Rain Irrigator We re proud of our Reel Rain 4 and the design and workmanship that go into every AMADAS machine Irrigation equipment is important to good farm management Water applied at the right times and in the correct amounts can result in increased y
26. 93 Adjustments Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Nozzles The photos show the same gun with two different types of nozzles Taper AA CAUTION Nozzle Make sure water pressure is off of the machine before changing a nozzle Attempting to change a nozzle while the gun is under pressure could result in serious injury To change a taper bore nozzle 1 Unscrew existing nozzle 2 Using the charts in Chapter 3 Operation Overview determine the proper size nozzle 3 Screw on the desired nozzle and tighten To change a ring nozzle 1 Unscrew the ring holder on the end of the nozzle 2 Using the charts in Chapter 3 Operation Overview determine the proper size ring 3 Place the desired ring in the ring holder and screw the ring holder onto the end of the nozzle 94 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Tension Adjustments The following photos show tension adjustments that can be made for the Reel Rain 80 Traverse chain for level wind 40 Drive chain for level wind gearbox BW 4 Tensioner Transmission brake d MAN126 02 01 15 Adjustments 95 Adjustments Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 NOTES 96 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Maintenance 6 Maintenance Performing Maintenance 98 Bieden EE 99 Lubrication Schedule 99 GAAS nnee nternet 100 GearDOX CE 101 Grease FILINOS sereen dann 102 Inl
27. G SHIELD OR GUARD To avoid serious injury or death e DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE If this sign is visible a shield or guard is missing Do not operate this machine until you have read and understood the operator s manual If you do not have a copy of the manual contact your AMADAS dealer Manuals are available for printing at www amadas com 80935 MAN126 Safety MOVING PARTS HAZARD To prevent serious injury or death when performing maintenance on this machine e Put the tractor in park e Shut off the engine e Remove the key 44 DANGER ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD To avoid serious injury or death e Operate this machine only when all shields and guards are securely in place 80941 Safety Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 ADANGER ADANGER ZN CRUSH HAZARD BODY ENTANGLEMENT PINCH POINT EE 7 i ROTATING DRIVELINE E iii SOVEN OE To prevent severe injury or death a de EN EE Avoid all contact with PTO machine is in operation shaft while shaft is in motion 80948 80949 A DANGER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY HIGH PRESSURE WATER OR DEATH OR MACHINE HAZARD DAMAGE To prevent severe injury or death Place turntable in locked e Do not exceed 150 PSI maximum position before operating or rated pressure limit for this towing machine Secure all shields in place Check and tighten all wheel lugs Fasten all disconnects securely before applying water pressure maximum pre
28. NDED AS A GENERAL GUIDELINE ONLY SEE OPERATIONS MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAN126 02 01 15 Operation Overview 41 Operation Overview Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Engine C1400 C2000 C3000 HOSE SPEED CHART ENGINE DRIVE ENGINE RPM FOR A GIVEN GROUND SPEED FEET PER MINUTE GEAR RANGE AND PULLEY GROUND SPEED 15 MD II 150 WT _175 2968 2006 200 3387 2395 so 25 EEN il o 358 28 O dd NOTE NOT ALL SPEEDS CAN BE ACHIEVED UNDER ALL CONDITIONS SEE THE OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 42 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Operation Overview Irrigation Rate IRRIGATION RATE Acres Irrigated per Hour Hours Travel Required Speed Travel Lane Spacing Ft for Ft Min 1 4 Mile 04 009 010 013 015 016 018 020 022 55 2 045 054 066 075 082 oa 099 110 a 4 11 0 90 110 132 149 165 181 198 220 5 5 3 7 2 7 2 2 5 0 0 Irrigated in 1 4 Mi 7 3 8 2 9 1 10 0 10 9 12 1 Travel MAN126 02 01 15 43 Operation Overview Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Depth of Water Applied DEPTH OF WATER APPLIED INCHES Spacing Between Travel won Tost Tels jele e 200 180 4 5 3 6 1 8 0 89 0 45 0 30 0 22 0 18 200 4 0 3 2 1 6 0 81 0 40 0 27 0 20 0 16 300 200 6 0 4 8 2 4 1 20 0 60 0 40 0 30 0 24 210 4 5 3 6 1 8 0 89 045 0 30 0 22 0 18 400 240 6 7 DA 2 1 34 0 67 0 45 0 33 0 27 300 DA 4
29. Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation C1400 C2000 amp C3000 MAN 126 2nd Edition S N 500800 AMA LDA November 2012 Read this manual before 2012 using this product Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation Series C1400 C2000 and C3000 are manufactured by Amadas Industries You can find us on the Web at www amadas com or e mail us at amadas amadas com P O Box 1833 P O Box 3687 Suffolk VA 23439 Albany GA 31701 mailing mailing 1100 Holland Road 1701 South Slappey Blvd Suffolk VA 23434 Albany GA 31706 shipping shipping 757 539 0231 Phone 229 439 2217 Phone 757 934 3264 FAX 229 439 9343 FAX Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Introduction Table of Contents WEICON E iii Performance Data ee E Dimensions anas eneen eenen eenen E BE 1 Safety at All Times nan 2 Saiely elle 3 Additional Safety for this Machine 10 Safety Decals nnee 12 Decal Locations annen 15 2 EES gege 17 Dealer Preparation enn 18 Unload and Assemble 19 Install Hydraulic Hoses 21 Track GUM Gal GE 22 Hook Up the Gun Cart 23 Atach the GUN tantes 27 User Preparation nennen 28 Post Delivery Inspection 28 Do deren 29 Adjust Gun Cart Width 30 Inspectio
30. Series C1400 C2000 C3000 E e UE d TC 81 EIER 82 Automatic Shutoff 82 Compensation Adjustment 83 Digital Speed Readout 84 Tachometer Programming Instructions 85 Level Wind Timing 86 Stabilizer Legs anar 88 Hydraulic Stabilizer Legs and Re le ersten tenere neen 88 Thrown Down Stabilizer Legs 89 Crank Down Stabilizer les 90 GUN GAS neren enden ebt nen 91 RAS Eae RR RE RI RR way 91 Main Wheels 92 INOSE WAGO neet dn tn 92 GUNS aona a 93 Gun Speed nanne nennen 93 IN 0572474 jo RR RR RR 94 Tension Adjustments 95 6 Maintenance ccssccsseesseeseeeeeseees 97 Performing Maintenance 98 Lubrication WE 99 Lubrication Schedule 99 KEE Ende 100 EIERE 101 Grease Fittings ee 102 Inlet Spindle Bearing 102 PT Sia il nomen 103 IIS S Eeer 103 Traverse Assembly 104 Wheel Bearings Gun Cart 104 Wheel Bearings Reel Rain 105 Preventative Maintenance 106 Drum Drive Chain 107 Drive Chains seisine ia 107 ENGNG ndr 108 Level Wind Chain 108 Plumbing Seals 109 Stabilizer Legs aen 110 Traverse Chain 110 Off Season Storage 111 Off Season Storage Checklist 111 Troubleshooting 112 Warranty Statement 115 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1
31. achometer Conversion 45 MAN126 02 01 15 33 Operation Overview Reel Rain Operation AMADAS Reel Rains are hard hose traveler irrigators They have been designed with the operator in mind to give you what you need most from a hard hose traveler quick setup simple operation and low maintenance Using the C2000 and C3000 Series Reel Rains you can achieve irrigation rates of up to 200 acres per week when applying 1 of water Your Reel Rain applies a uniform application of water over your crops at a rate that you determine Included in this chapter are charis to help you determine the best settings to suit your needs Always be careful when you tow the irrigator Hard hose travelers have an inherently high center of gravity which can make them unstable on hillsides and during sharp turns While the Reel Rain s design has minimized this problem the heavy weight of the machine when filled with water needs to be taken into account Chapter 3 Set up and Operation contains more information on safely transporting the Reel Rain Special attention has been paid to the convenience of operating the Reel Rain but not at the expense of safety Please review Chapter 1 Safety for safety information prior to operating the Reel Rain Performance The Reel Rain operates as described in the following steps Step 1 The Reel Rain consists of a polyethylene hose attached on one end to a water supply wound around a reel drum
32. after receiving your Reel Rain Irrigator While most of the dealer preparation should be completed when you receive your Reel Rain 1 Examine the Reel Rain for transport refer to the previous section Dealer damage If the machine is damaged in any Preparation if you need to perform any way contact your dealer at once additional setup NOTE Steps 2 and 3 are not required for the C1400 2 Remove the four shipping bolts that secure the upper portion of the Reel Rain to the base Replace the shipping bolt with the hitch pin and clip 28 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Preparation Lubrication 1 Lubricate all grease fittings with a good grade of general purpose grease see A CAUTI O N Chapter 6 Maintenance for locations of It is important that these points remain grease fittings lubricated for the Reel Rain to work safely and efficiently Grease the slider assembly on the rear of the traverse frame This includes both the NEVER lubricate the reel drum drive slide rails and the traverse chain boss chains Doing so will cause the reel drive track to slip MAN126 02 01 15 29 Preparation Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Adjust Gun Cart Width The main wheels can be adjusted to fit different width rows To adjust the width 4 Place the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign included with the Reel Rain over a bolt and Straighten 1 Determine the row width and divide by two for e
33. age containers that may mislead someone into drinking from them Do NOT pour waste onto the ground down a drain or into a water source Support Machine Properly Service Drive Belts Safely e ALWAYS lower the attachment or When servicing drive belts always observe implement to the ground before you work these precautions on the machine If the work requires that S the machine or attachment be lifted e Avoid serious injury from hand or arm provide secure support for them If left in a entanglement Never attempt to clean raised position hydraulically supported check or adjust belts while the machine devices can settle or leak down is running Always shut off the engine set the parking brake and remove the Do NOT support the machine on cinder key blocks hollow tiles or props that ma l crumble under BE N EO Do NOT attempt to clean belts with flammable cleaning solvents Do NOT work under a machine that is supported solely by a jack Follow all safety procedures in this manual for supporting the machine When implements or attachments are used with a machine always follow safety precautions listed in the implement or attachment operator s manual 8 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 Safety NOTE This section covers general safety Some items may not apply to this type of machine Service Tires Safely Explosive separation of a tire and rim parts can cause serious injury or death e Do NOT attem
34. amp Company Medical Department in Moline Illinois U S A by calling 1 800 822 8262 or 1 309 748 5636 VERY IMPORTANT Although in some cases there is little or no pain from an injection or high pressure spray accident THIS IS A SERIOUS EVENT THAT MUST BE TREATED BY MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS MAN126 Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 Safety NOTE This section covers general safety Some items may not apply to this type of machine Handle Fuel Safety Avoid Fires Work in Ventilated Area Engine exhaust fumes can cause sickness or death e fit is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area remove the exhaust fumes from the area with an exhaust pipe extension If you do not have an exhaust pipe extension open the doors and get outside air into the area AMADAS DOES NOT RECOMMEND RUNNING ANY ENGINE IN AN ENLCOSED Prepare for Emergencies Be prepared if a fire starts Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy Keep emergency numbers for doctors ambulance service hospital and fire department near your telephone MAN126 02 01 15 Handle fuel with care it is highly flammable Do NOT refuel the machine while smoking or when near open flame or Sparks ALWAYS stop engine before refueling machine Fill fuel tank outdoors Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of accumulated trash grease and debris ALWAYS clean up spilled fuel 9s Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting
35. are equipped with an adjustable nose wheel and variable width main wheels The adjustable nose wheel allows the cart to be adjusted to roll straight so that the cart will follow behind the hose properly The variable width main wheels allow the cart to be tailored to different field conditions Generally the gun cart should be adjusted so that the wheels are as wide apart as possible for stability In addition if the flow rate exceeds 300 GPM fluid or weight must be added to the tires of the gun cart to add stability Weight and width extension kits are available for the MH50 gun cart In addition an extension is also available to add height to the gun MAN126 02 01 15 Adjustments Drains The low pressure drain will automatically drain water from the gun cart as needed When you drain the hose remove the rear drain cover to drain water from the gun cart 4 CAUTION Make sure water pressure is off of the machine before attempting to drain water out of the drain pate Po tee Low gt pressure be drain Rear Drain Cover Ee y 91 Adjustments Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Main Wheels Nose Wheel Adjust the main wheels as follows Adjust the nose wheel as follows 1 Remove bolts and slow moving vehicle 1 Loosen the four bolts holding the nose sign wheel in place Pull wheel arms out or push together to Twist the nose wheel slightly opposite the desired width direction the gun cart is r
36. as follows C2000 C3000 Lug nuts 125 ft los Tires 90 PSI C1400 Lug nuts 200 ft lbs Tires 36 PSI 4 Torque the 34 bolts to 200 ft lb MAN126 02 01 15 19 Preparation Unload and Assemble Continued 11 Lower the tonque of the machine so that the wheels are carrying the load 12 Pull the machine forward off of the trailer 13 Allow the tonque of the machine to rise so that the machine is sitting on all four wheels 14 Tow the machine out of the way and lower the jack to secure the machine e 15 To finish assembly remove the shipping bolts connecting the upper and lower chassis This is not required for the C1400 16 Rotate the machine so that the gun lift mechanism is at the rear of the machine Gun lift at rear 20 02 01 15 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 17 Determine if the machine is to be towed over a long distance or delivered locally e f towed over a long distance replace the shipping bolts lf delivered locally leave the shipping bolts out and install the turntable hitch Once the machine is at its destination 18 Remove the shipping bolts connecting the upper and lower chassis This is not required for the C1400 19 Track the gun cart page 22 20 Attach the gun cart to the hose Attach the gun to the cart MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Install Hydraulic Hoses If the machine is equipped with a hydraulic turntable and or legs 1
37. asers expense during normal working hours for any needed warranty service E NO DEALER WARRANTY The selling dealer makes no warranty of his own on any items warranted by AMADAS and makes no warranty on other items The dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of AMADAS or modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way F WHAT ARE THE PURCHASERS RESPONSIBILITIES A Signthe AMADAS machinery delivery form which will be given to you by the dealer B Read the Operators manual before operating the equipment and make sure that all potential operators of the machine have been trained in its safe and proper usage C Perform all required maintenance as recommended in the operator s manual G DISCLAIMER There are no warranties that extend beyond the description here ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABIL ITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMED AS ARE ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS TO THE PURCHASER AMADAS specifically excludes any liability on behalfof the company for any incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to crop loss loss of profits rental of substitute equipment or other commercial losses AMADAS shall not be responsible for expenses or inconveniences that the purchaser may incur or experience with respect to the AMADAS Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation unit nor shallAMADAS be liable for defect damage or failure caused by improper storage un
38. ay cause the tractor to tip particularly on hillsides Avoid Electrical Power Lines MAN126 Make sure all components are secured in the proper position before transporting machine for example basket bin lip extension mower deck off loading conveyor etc AVOID all lines particularly low hanging electrical cables during transport ADANGER Contact with electrical lines will cause the operator to suffer severe electrical shock or possibly death 02 01 15 Use following tow load weight ratios as guidelines 20 MPH when weight is less than or equal to the weight of the tractor 10 MPH when weight is more than weight of the tractor NEVER tow a load more than double the weight of the tractor Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and upset Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with brakes Use a Safety Chain e Use a safety chain to help control machinery if it separates from the tractor drawbar Use a chain with strength rating equal to greater than the gross weight of the towed machine Attach the chain to the tractor drawbar support allowing only enough slack in the chain for turning Do NOT use a safety chain for towing Safety Reel Rain C1325 1375 Series NOTE This section covers general safety Some items may not apply to this type of machine Avoid High Pressure Fluids A CAUTION Use extreme care when working with hydraulic components and high pressure sprays
39. bolts in place AA CAUTION Pinch Point Never allow your limbs or fingers to get between the leg and the Reel Rain frame Injury could occur if limbs or fingers are pinched between the leg and framework For machines WITH the hydraulic kit 2 Refer to the photo and raise each leg with the applicable handle For machines NOT equipped with hydraulics 1 Raise the stabilizer legs If crank down legs use hand crank to raise legs completely If throw down legs remove pin fold up leg and replace pin for each leg Throw down legs a Les Ss e 52 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup Ready Machine 1 Verify that transmission is in neutral Reel brake x kk 2 Disengage the reel brake by pulling the handle down until it is horizontal MAN126 02 01 15 53 Machine Setup Set Up Gun Cart 1 Raise the gun cart slightly and release the safety chain holding the gun cart in place Use the winch handle to raise the gun cart if not equipped with hydraulics if equipped with hydraulics use the gun cart lift handle Safety chain TE N Hydraulic gun mam cart lift control Lower the gun cart Disconnect the gun cart from the lift by unhooking each chain from the lift and hooking it into the gun cart Unhook chain o Pe Hike a k E Hook chain here Em x a to keep out of way of gun cart Ifit c 54 02 01 15 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000
40. clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job Operating equipment safely requires the full attention of the operator Do NOT wear radio or music headphones while operating machine Safety Reel Rain C1325 1375 Series NOTE This section covers general safety Some items may not apply to this type of machine Handle Chemical Products Safely e Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause serious injury Potentially hazardous chemicals used with AMADAS equipment include such items as lubricants coolants paints and adhesives Before you start any job using a hazardous chemical check the MSDS so that you are aware of the risks and know how to proceed safely Carefully follow all procedures using only recommended equipment See your AMADAS dealer for MSDS on chemical products used with AMADAS equipment Practice Safe Maintenance Understand the service procedure before doing work Use proper tools and refer to the User Manual Keep service area clean and dry Lower machine to ground engage parking brake turn off engine and remove key before performing maintenance Allow time for the machine to cool completely NEVER lubricate service or adjust machine while it is moving Keep hands feet and clothing from power driven parts Securely support any machine elements that must be raised for service work 6 02 01 15 Avoid Contact with Moving Parts Wear close fitting clothing to avo
41. contents and particle size a turbine driven irrigator is recommended Different flow rate impellers are available for the axial turbine If the Reel Rain will be used to pump water with high solid content it is recommended that an engine powered irrigator be used Always flush out the Reel Rain after use when pumping waste MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Guns The recommended gun to use for pumping waste water and slurry is an irrigation gun with a taper bore nozzle Displays There are two types of digital displays for the Reel Rain e Tiny Tachometer this display unit is standard on the engine driven Reel Rain The display shows the RPM speed at which the engine is running If the engine is not running the tachometer displays the number of hours the engine has run U Quartz I Tiny curacy e ac E DIGITAL TACH amp HOURMETER a Tiny Tachometer showing number of hours engine has been run e Digital speed readout this display unit is standard on all Reel Rains The display shows the ground speed of hose retrieval of the innermost layer of hose Conversion charts are provided on the Reel Rain to determine the retrieval speed of the other layers of hose See Chapter 6 Adjustments for information on setting this display MAN126 02 01 15 Operation Overview Digital Speed Readout Flow Rate Flow rates are determined by the water pressure at the gun and the size of the gu
42. e hose and line up the hose coupler and the gun cart coupler 11 Slide the gasket into position on the gun cart coupler and install the victaulic clamp 12 Tighten the clamp For all machines 6 Connect a chain or rope to the end of the hose and pull it out 15 to 20 feet 24 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Preparation Hook Up the Gun Cart 13 Remove the hand crank from its storage location and attach to the PTO shaft outlet NOTE Replace the clip in storage as shown in the second photo For machines NOT equipped with hydraulics 16 Lower the gun cart using the winch Hand crank installed on PTO shaft outlet 17 Raise the stabilizer legs If crank down legs use hand crank to raise legs completely If throw down legs remove pin fold leg and replace pin for each leg 14 Wind the hose in using the hand crank 15 Attach the gun cart lifting chains Crank down leg MAN126 02 01 15 25 Preparation Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Hook up the Gun Cart For all machines 19 Attach the safety chain and lower the gun cart so that the chain is bearing the load NOTE Do NOT transport the Reel Rain without the safety chain in place If the weight of the gun cart is not put on the chain instead of the winch the winch may break in transport For hydraulic lift equipped machines damage to the hydraulic cylinder or hoses may occur For machines WITH the hydraulic k
43. e necessary allowances for wind See the Charts section in Chapter 3 Operation Overview Position the machine in the desired location in the field Pull out the pin on the jack drop leg and lower the leg to the ground ho A 6 Rotate the turntable by pushing on the gun CS cart if manual or with the tractor hydraulics if so equipped second picture The turntable pin should align with the center hole if possible This setting will provide the maximum stability of the reel chassis during hose retrieval Lower the jack by rotating the jack handle until the jack foot is firmly set in the ground IMPORTANT The machine s bottom frame should be parallel to the ground Raise or lower the jack on the tongue until the frame is parallel NOTE Steps 5 7 below do not apply to j the C1400 as it has a fixed turntable d e 5 Remove the pin securing the turntable 7 Re install the pin securing the turntable MAN126 02 01 15 51 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Lower Stabilizer Legs NOTE There are three versions of PIN CAUTION stabilizer legs for the Reel Rain Your If you are using hydraulic legs make sure irrigator s stabilizer legs may or may not the nut and bolt securing each hydraulic look like the ones shown in the photos but leg for shipping has been removed will function as described below Machine damage will result if an attempt is made to move the legs hydraulically with the shipping
44. er hammer which can rupture cutoff bar pipes hoses and or seals Failure to do so can cause death serious injury or significant damage to the machine 8 Allow the gun to irrigate the land at the lane end This is necessary to maintain even distribution of water over the entire length of the gun cart movement NOTE If the automatic cutoff bar is not fully out the engine will not start Water is usually run for at least 10 15 minutes to prevent dry spots at the end of the field Adjust the time for any other type of application as appropriate 12 Verify that the transmission is in neutral If it is not engage the brake handle place the transmission in neutral and disengage the brake slowly NOTE Once the water is started it continues running until the supply is shut off even if the engine stops running p 2 DN e Em 9 Check the gas level in the gas tank and fill k T A if necessary mn S kkk Brake g A CS 10 Check the oil level in the engine and fill if necessary NOTE The engine has an automatic shutoff that stops the engine if the oil level is too low Refer to the engine manual for information on the engine 11 Pull the automatic cutoff bar out toward the gun cart MAN126 02 01 15 59 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Gas Drive Start the engine 13 Open the fuel valve at the bottom of the gas tank 17 Adjust the engine throttle to approximately 1 2 thrott
45. et Spindle Bearing 102 PrO S ana 103 Klee 103 Traverse Assembly 104 Wheel Bearings Gun Cart 104 Wheel Bearings Reel Rain 105 Preventative Maintenance 106 Drum Drive Cham 107 Drive CHAINS sarsii 107 inte Ve 108 Level Wind Chain 108 PIM DOING DEUS annet 109 Stabilizer Legs annen 110 Traverse Cham 110 Off Season Storage nnen 111 Off Season Storage Checklist 111 Troubleshooting 112 MAN126 02 01 15 97 Maintenance Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Performing Maintenance We strongly recommend that you perform ACAUTION regular maintenance on your Reel Rain pI foll fet dati irrigator to help ensure efficient and safe Lee when performing any maintenance on the operation Reel Rain The following page contains the Lubrication Schedule we recommend you follow Each Do NOT make adjustments zal elle me item on the schedule is described in more a Teilen zale WE MAENE detail in this chapter In operation If you need to replace any machine parts Always engage the machine s brake please contact your Amadas dealer before attempting any maintenance or adjustments Safety Decals Use the stabilizer legs when performing Be sure to follow all warnings indicated by the any maintenance Make sure the Reel safety decals on this machine An example of Rain is properly positioned a safety
46. ewinds improperly impeller or increase water flow Check the gun cart Add weight if necessary or extend the width between the two tires Gun cart has fallen over Adjust the nose wheel steering Refer to Chapter 2 Preparation Broken or slipping belts Check and replace or tighten Remove the oil from the chain and in the chain track Gun cart is not tracking straight Drum chains are slipping Adjust drum chains to proper tension 12 from end coil to end coil MAN126 02 01 15 113 Maintenance Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 NOTES Ma oons MAN126 LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW AMADAS INDUSTRIES REEL RAIN HARD HOSE TRAVELER IRRIGATION SYSTEMS A GENERAL PROVISIONS The warranty described below is provided by AMADAS INDUSTRIES AMADAS through its authorized dealers to the original purchaser of each NEW AMADAS Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation System Reel Rain Traveler An authorized AMADAS dealer will repair or replace at AMADAS s option any parts covered under warranty which are found to be defective in material and or workmanship during the applicable period of the warranty B WHAT IS WARRANTED All parts ofany NEW AMADAS Reel Rain Traveler with the exception of the hard hose and normal wear items are warranted for 3 years 1 year ifused primarily for manure wastewater or industrial applications This warranty shall not apply to any engines tires tubes batteries electricalcom
47. g freely 6 Replace the inlet plumping and bolt into place The inlet plumping must be lined up with the inlet spindle to prevent any leaking MAN126 02 01 15 109 Maintenance Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Stabilizer Legs Traverse Chain 1 Regular inspection and adjustment will Adjust so that the sag of the chain at the keep the legs in good operating condition midpoint of the machine is less than 1 2 inch You should be able to squeeze the two chains Inspect the legs for damage or missing together in the midpoint when properly paris adjusted Repair or replace as required 1 Loosen the nut on the back of the chain idler Loosen the lock nut on the adjusting screw d oF JI Jy 4 rr Y AN SOA IRPA A YYA AAN SEPLAN SIA 4199749999 VIPS SS LX ELLIS AAA dE CAE Loosen the traverse chain idler sprocket bolt 1 2 turn Turn the adjusting screw until the tension is correct Re tighten the idler sprocket bolt Re tighten all lock nuts S Crain tensioner 110 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Off Season Storage Review the off season storage checklist below Off Season Storage Checklist yV Tow the hose out to the full length d Leave at least 1 coil of hose on the drum reel to prevent pulling the hose off of the reel It is difficult to replace the hose once it has been pulled off Remove the drain fitting from the rear of the gun cart Rewind the hose slowly
48. g waste water and slurry with its low profile and stability which reduce wind drift and aid in odor control M40G The MH50 is a high clearance galvanized gun cart designed for general irrigation use This cart is equipped with high flotation tires and comes with tubes in the tires suitable for fluid weight addition MH50B MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Introduction Optional Features et Reel Rain C1400 C2000 and C3000 e Throwdown Stabilizer Legs Available antenne options for C1400 and C2000 models only y l Stabilizer legs are unpinned and thrown into the ground providing secure e Air Purge Kit The air purge kit is used support for the Reel Rain to blow water out of the irrigator It hooks up to the gun cart and uses a pig and compressed air to push water out of the Reel Rain e Hydraulic Stabilizer Legs Gun Cart Lift and Turntable Stabilizer legs are lowered and raised using your tractor s hydraulics This option also uses the tractor s hydraulics to rotate the turntable and raise the gun cart Note that the hydraulic turntable is not available for the C1400 Throwdown Stabilizer Legs NOTE The Auxiliary Axle and Extension Kits below are not available for the C1400 e Auxiliary Axle Kit Depending on your requirements an auxiliary axle can be added to the Reel Rain to provide additional flotation and stability This third axle also reduces the weight carried by the pu
49. his type of leg requires no adjustments To use the throw down stabilizer legs 1 Remove the pin holding the leg 3 Raise the leg and re insert the pin when the Reel Rain needs to be moved 2 Throw the leg down so that the plate at the end of the leg is embedded into the ground MAN126 02 01 15 89 Adjustments Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Crank Down Stabilizer Legs The crank down stabilizer legs are used to provide stability for the Reel Rain while it is in use These legs are operated with a crank mechanism To use the crank down legs IMPORTANT Each of the crank down legs has a pawl When correctly engaged the pawl prevents the leg from moving Disengage the pawl by reversing its position before attempting to raise or lower a leg When the leg is in position make sure the pawl is engaged to prevent the leg from raising or dropping freely 2 Tighten the tensioner located on each leg as necessary to prevent the leg from free falling when not held by the pawl eS Tensioner Tensioner NF Reverse the chain pawl and use each crank in the reverse direction to bring the legs back up 1 Crank each leg down until the plate at the end of the leg is embedded into the ground Use the chain pawl to secure the chain and hold the leg i Reposition the pawl so the leg remains in position 90 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Gun Carts Reel Rain gun carts
50. id entanglement with moving parts Keep hands feet and clothing away from power driven parts NEVER clean lubricate or adjust machine when it is running D eieiei Remove Accumulated Crop Debris e The buildup of chaff and crop debris near moving parts or heat sources is a hazard Check and clean these areas frequently Before performing any inspection or service engage parking brake turn off engine and remove key Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed Fix any damage immediately replace worn or broken parts Keep the machine free of any buildup of grease oil or debris MAN126 Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 Safety NOTE This section covers general safety Some items may not apply to this type of machine Remove Paint Protective Coating Before Welding Or Heating e Avoid potentially toxic fumes and dust e Hazardous fumes can be generated when paint or coatings are heated by welding soldering or by using a torch Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area Remove paint coatings before welding or heating o If you sand or grind paint avoid breathing the dust Wear an approved respirator lf you use solvent or paint stripper remove stripper with soap and water before welding Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other flammable material from the area Avoid Using Heat Near Pressurized Fluid Lines e Flammable spray can be generated by heati
51. ields An efficient irrigation system such as the Reel Rain adds a measure of insurance to your operation The AMADAS Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation Series offers one of the most efficient and flexible methods of irrigation Reel Rain irrigators can handle fields of almost any shape or size and are easy to transport from field to field The gas engine driven Reel Rain irrigator is the most popular piece of equipment for slurry and wastewater disposal With its easy setup and operation a Reel Rain irrigator disposes of slurry and wastewater quickly and efficiently The turbine drive is a low maintenance alternative for clear water applications iV 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 IMPORTANT USAGE NOTICE FOR ENGINE POWERED IRRIGATORS Due to EPA regulations the gas tank cap is not vented which can create a problem with engine flooding especially on hot days To avoid this issue always make sure the gas valve on either the engine or the tank or both is shut off when the engine is not in use Due to the unvented cap required by the EPA the gas valve must be shut off when the engine is not in use or the engine will flood 80857 Fuel valve on engine d in OFF position Fuel valve on tank in OFF position MAN126 02 01 15 Introduction Benefits The Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation System offers the following benefits e Performance under the conditions toughest With flow rates of
52. in Locking pin 76 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup Rewind Hose with PTO Shaft These instructions are necessary only if you choose not to allow the gun cart to be completely pulled in by the Reel Rain drive system 2 Turn the engine on off switch to OFF NOTE When you wind up the hose with PTO rewind it is desirable to have water pressure in the hose The water pressure in the hose prevents the hose from becoming oval in shape and affecting the level wind timing If rewound without pressure manual realignment of the hose may be required lf equipped with an engine 1 Turn off the fuel valve on the engine and close the fuel valve under the tank 4 Move the transmission gear to neutral 3 Engage the reel brake Brake engaged 5 Pull the handle down to disengage the brake mechanism slowly allowing the hose to unwind slightly and dissipate any tension in the hose MAN126 02 01 15 77 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Rewind Hose with PTO Shaft 6 Remove the PTO shaft from its storage 10 Push the reel brake down to disengage bracket on the front of the irrigator 11 Remove the PTO rewind hand crank from its storage location replace the clip AMA DAS O Brake A ano nd 7 Connect the PTO shaft to a standard AR ga tractor with 545 RPM PTO speed Mer a CAUTION 12 Install the PTO rewind hand crank in the Do NOT operate above
53. ing If your dealership receives the Reel Rain on a truck it needs to be unloaded as described on the following pages The Reel Rain must be assembled prior to delivery to your customer and unless your dealership has a very large forklift must be partially assembled during the unloading operation If the Reel Rain is equipped with hydraulics the hydraulic hoses need to be attached before the Reel Rain is delivered If the Reel Rain is equipped with a manual assist turntable it needs to be installed before the Reel Rain is delivered D IMADAS In addition the gun cart must be tracked to make sure that it rolls in a straight line The gun cart then needs to be attached to the hose and the gun bolted to the cart Reel Rain C2000 18 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Preparation Unload and Assemble 1 Bolt the tongue to the front of the machine and torque to 200 ft lbs 5 Bolt the wheel and tire assemblies onto the front hubs SOEN Cha Pull the machine forward until the back opgi E gece or EN pull pl T edge of the machine is several inches from orward until the rear axle is sitting on the the edge of the trailer edge of the truck and the front axle is off of the truck Bolt the spindles onto the back axle Bolt the spindles onto the front axle _ Torque the bolts to 200 ft lbs Bolt the wheel and tire assemblies onto the rear hubs Torque the lug nuts and inflate the tires
54. ining unwound is for each layer left on the reel Amount of Feet Unwound Per Layer Based on Above Example s Indicator Placement Layers on Reel Feet Unwound One layer 1150 Two layers 650 Three layers 200 Four layers less than 50 MAN126 02 01 15 3 Operation Overview Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Charts and Tables Nelson 200 Series Big Gun NELSON 200 SERIES BIG GUN 27 TRAJECTORY TAPER BORE NOZZLE Nozzle 1 75 _80 290 375 _90 310 390 MODELS F200R amp P200T 24 Trajectory RING Nozzle a Ring 3 Ring Ring 3 Ring a Ring 3 Ring Ring 1 29 act 1 46 act 1 66 act 1 74 act 1 83 act GPM DIA GPM JDIA GPM DIA GPM DIA GPM DIA GPM DIA GPM DIA 5 415 425 500 445 575 465 660 480 755 500 900 520 45 435 525 455 606 475 695 490 790 510 945 535 445 85 450 The diameter of thow is approximately 2 less for the 24 trajectory angle and 5 less for the 21 trajectory angle 38 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Operation Overview Komet Twin 202 Plus KOMET TWIN 202 PLUS 24 TRAJECTORY TAPER BORE NOZZLE Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle Nozzle 0 79 0 89 0 98 1 08 1 18 1 28 1 38 1 48 GPM DIA GEM DIA GPM pia GPM DIA GPM DIA GPm DIA GPM DIA GPM DIA GPM DIA eo 135 314171 334211 ass oss boae kee vo 413 alex Wan 539 woe Bo
55. it 18 Refer to the photo a Raise each leg with the applicable handle a y b Raise the gun cart with the bottom Clamp chain to take handle weight off winch or cylinder Right leg 20 Engage the reel brake handle should be vertical EE INK VIF GE R Wan ard i j D Bieden EK A N SC Hydraulic legs A 26 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Preparation Attach the Gun 1 Inspect the gun mounting flange on the top of the gun cart it should be smooth If it is NOTE The extra nozzle is used for not the gasket will not seal between the watering the area near the gun cart This cab ee at a A is an optional item that can be installed 9 or left off as desired even result in damage to the flange of the gun Install the extra nozzle on the gun If excessive deposits of material remain on this surface from the hot dip galvanizing process use a flat file to clean up the area Gun mounting flange f Optional nozzle 2 Place the gasket supplied with the irrigation gun on the mounting flange 3 Bolt the gun to the mounting flange with the bolts provided MAN126 02 01 15 27 Preparation Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 User Preparation Post Delivery Inspection This section provides the information you need Your Reel Rain irrigator has been carefully to prepare your Reel Rain Irrigation System for Prepared for shipping Please follow these use instructions
56. l need to remove the shield to access this gearbox The oil site gauge can be viewed through an opening A NW i an LRE in the shield so you can check the amount q VAI eo ES i l p j earbox of oil in the gearbox without removing the i shield BOOY ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD ROTATING DRIVELINE To prevent severe pary or h e Avoid all contact with PTO shah while shaft ia in motion MAN126 02 01 15 101 Maintenance Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Lubricate Lubricate e Monthly Weekly e Multi purpose Use multi purpose Exception Lubricate the grease fitting on the Using a screwdriver pry the plastic bearing gun cart nose wheel daily from the thrust washer Pack multi purpose grease between the thrust washer and bearing WE _ lt Grease fitting on 8 l F Le is E L 102 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Maintenance PTO Shaft Lubricate Maintain tire pressure e Daily e 90 PSI for both the C2000 and C3000 e Use multi purpose grease e 36 PSI for C1400 j gt Mi q e AMADAS RE Cree por MAN126 02 01 15 103 Maintenance Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Traverse Assembly Wheel Bearings Gun Cart Lubricate Lubricate e Every two weeks e Daily e Use multi purpose grease e Wheel bearing grease Lubricate the chain slider assembly on the Pump wheel bearing grease into the gun cart rear of the traverse frame wheel grease fittings before each use
57. le 14 Turn the fuel valve on the engine to the ON position me 4 d Throttle e e 18 Choke the engine E N 15 If the engine is cold it may be necessary to turn the choke lever on or partially on 16 Turn the engine ON OFF switch to ON IMPORTANT Do NOT exceed 3900 RPMs Do NOT allow the engine to run at low RPMs for an extended period as the spark plug will foul Low RPMs should not be less than 2200 RPMs 60 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Gas Drive 19 Grab the recoil starter grip and pull briskly Be sure to allow the recoil starter grip to return slowly If the engine does not start pull again NOTE Do NOT allow the starter grip to snap back against the engine as damage to the starter could result 20 Release the choke as the engine warms up Let the engine warm up several minutes prior to starting hose retrieval 21 Adjust the engine to a low idle 1800 RPM or less 22 Adjust the engine speed to obtain the desired hose retrieval speed NOTE The run will terminate when the gun cart is pulled back in and the automatic cutoff bar has stopped hose retrieval The automatic cutoff DOES NOT turn off water to the irrigator You must shut off the water manually to prevent over irrigation of the land at the lane end MAN126 02 01 15 Machine Setup 23 Shift the range lever into H high or L low range depending on the desired retrieval
58. lling vehicle Hydraulic Stabilizer Legs and Turntable e Auxiliary Axle Extension Kit This kit e Crankdown Stabilizer Legs Stabilizer moves the auxiliary axle out so that a legs are easily cranked down and booster pump can be mounted planted into the ground to provide support for the Reel Rain Te oI BD Ode teh A Di ul DOD mm Crankdown Stabilizer Legs MAN126 02 01 15 vii Introduction Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 e Two gun choices available You can select either the Nelson Big Gun SR200 or the Komet Twin 202 Plus for your Reel Rain Both guns are high performance maintenance free and come with a variety of nozzle sizes a Nelson Gun viii 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Introduction Performance Data Time for One No of Flow Rat Typical EC Pull Applyin Model Hose Hose I D Lane o d G P M 1 AP ae Nelson Gun en Number Length Inches Spacing one 150 PSI Input hrs SR200 202 Plus Feet 4 5 310 10 83 950 600 8 9 8 2 S 320 10 47 615 675 1 7 7 0 300 11 14 425 465 11 9 10 8 2450 1050 4 5 330 8 94 670 770 6 0 5 3 80PSI 80PSI 2400 1250 4 1 320 10 11 470 540 9 7 8 5 80PSI 80PSI 1450 1050 4 5 330 8 94 670 770 6 0 5 3 80PSI 80PSI 1400 1250 4 1 320 10 11 470 940 9 7 8 5 80PSI 80PSI Dimensions approximate Weight moe Length Width without EECH Number Maia water oun oam 21 ft 10 ft 7 in 12 ft 8 in 11 600 los 18 760 Ibs C200
59. n nozzle and or ring Application rates are determined by a combination of the flow rate and the ground speed of hose retrieval The charts in this chapter are provided to help you determine the correct speed lane spacing and depth of water to apply for your application Note that the charts are also posted on the Reel Rain as shown in the following photo 35 Operation Overview Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Flow Rate Continued To use the charts Refer to the C1400 C2000 C3000 Hose Speed Chart Locate the desired ground 1 With the irrigator on check the pressure speed and use this chart to set your gear gauge to determine water pressure PSI range and pulleys to achieve your ground at the gun speed The hose speed on the inner layer of the drum can be read directly from the Refer to the chart for your gun Cross digital speed readout on turbine machines reference the PSI determined in Step 1 but must be converted by the chart from with the ring size installed on your gun the engine RPM reading on gas engine The resulting numbers give you the gallons driven machines per minute GPM and the diameter by feet of ground sprayed DIA NOTE If the flow rate exceeds 300 GPM fluid must be added to the tires of the gun cart For example The PSI is equal to 90 and to aid stability If necessary wheel weights your Nelson SR Big Gun is equipped with can also be added to the cart or the track a 1 75 ring The GPM is 855 and
60. n Checklist 31 3 Operation Overview 33 Reel Rain Operation 34 Hertormance annen nennen 34 Equipment Applications 34 GUNS aee ea Aa 35 BIG ei VE 35 FOW Rale treden 35 MAN126 02 01 15 Introduction 3 Operation Overview Cont d MOSES eenheden 36 Hose SADE EE 36 Hose Indicator 37 Charts and Tables ia 38 Nelson 200 Series Big Gun 38 Komet Twin 202 PIus 39 Travel Lane Spacing 39 Pulley Arrangement Diagram 40 HOSE SPCC a nasais aa 41 RE e le sa a de terete 41 ENON LE 42 Irrigation Hate 43 Depth of Water Applied 44 Tachometer Conversion 45 Machine Setup and Operation 47 ROWING OEE 48 Towing Checklist 48 Towiothetielg 49 Detach Tractor ima a 50 Machine Placement 51 Position Machine 51 Lower Stabilizer Legs 52 Ready Machine 53 Set Up Gun Call ieusiscacovivindicventerceis 54 GONMECE OSC EE 55 Pull QUE OSC rror dae 55 Connect to Water Supply 56 Make Adjustments 56 Machine Operation 57 GON Biraki 57 GaS DIVE sen 58 Change Gas Drive Speed Range 62 Turbine Driven 65 Change Turbine Drive Speed Sr let 68 Terminating the Run 71 ENO Me RUN sieren 72 Rewind Hose with PTO Shaft 77 02 01 15 Reel Rain
61. n off Serious machine damage will occur if does not shift into neutral lengthen the rod the drum continues to rotate after the that engages the plunger Test again If the hose has been retrieved transmission shifts to neutral but the engine does not shut off adjust the cutoff switch so that it trips to the normally closed position out when the plunger is depressed Automatic cutoff bar o JFFUSUDEESee esse MAN126 02 01 15 57 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Gas Drive 1 Open the shield covering the drives Handle to Am open shield i E 4 Place the belt in the selected groove Outer jackshaft Inner l l pulleys Jackshaft Refer to the drawing below or Charts in IT pulleys Chapter 3 Operation Overview to select the proper pulley Release the tension on the step cone drives by pushing the drive belt tensioner handle up 5 Release the handle to re tension the belt once the belt is in place 6 Close the shield handle TURBINE o OR OUTER JACKSHAFT GAS ENGINE PULLEY TRANSMISSION INNER JACKSHAFT PULLEY JACKSHAFT VARIABLE SPEED PULLEY 58 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup Gas Drive 7 Open the water supply valve gradually and allow the water to flow to the irrigator 4 DANGER Do NOT suddenly supply high pressure water to the system Instead allow the pressure to build up slowly This will help avoid wat
62. ndle ak Shift the transmission to Neutral Slowly disengage the brake by pulling it down to allow hose tension to dissipate by unwinding Engage the brake again 68 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Change Turbine Drive Speed Range 8 Use the Hose Speed chart in the Charts section of Chapter 3 Operation Overview and diagram below to select the pulley 9 Place the belt in the correct pulleys h Inner Outer Jackshaft ie pulleys 10 Engage the drive belt tensioner by releasing the handle Machine Setup 11 Close the shield 12 Slowly close the butterfly valve 13 As the turbine begins to turn shift the transmission to the desired range TURBINE OR OUTER JACKSHAFT GAS ENGINE L PULLEY INNER JACKSHAFT PULLEY JACKSHAFT F VARIABLE SPEED PULLEY MAN126 02 01 15 69 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Change Turbine Drive Speed Range 14 After the transmission has been engaged close the butterfly valve until the desired NOTE You can select any hose retrieval ground speed is achieved speed between 1 foot per minute and 6 feet per minute depending on the options you choose Speed may be limited by water flow rate Digital Se Butterfly he valve lever closed 70 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup Terminating the Run If you choose to stop the irrigator before the The time needed to complete a run depe
63. nds gun cart is all the way in you can use the PTO on the retrieval speed and hose length shaft to rewind the remaining hose Usually the run is terminated when the gun Instructions for using the PTO shaft to rewind cart has been pulled all the way in and the the hose begin on page 77 The procedure for automatic cutoff bar has stopped the hose ending a run starts on page 72 retrieval MAN126 02 01 15 71 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 End the Run 1 Allow the gun to irrigate the land at the lane end This is necessary to maintain even distribution of water over the entire length of the gun cart movement Water is usually run for at least 10 15 minutes to prevent dry spots at the end of the field Adjust the time as necessary Fuel valve under tank During normal operation the automatic cutoff bar stops the hose retrieval once the gun cart is pulled all the way in This prevents damage to the machine from over winding The automatic cutoff bar does NOT turn off the water The water must be shut off manually to prevent over irrigation of the land at the lane end l m i Engine stot AN lf equipped with an engine 2 Turn off the fuel valve on the engine and close the fuel valve under the tank am u Au On ch mT Ras 72 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup End the Run For both turbine and engine machines 6 Roll the infeed hose up and
64. ng near pressurized fluid lines resulting in severe burns to yourself and bystanders Do NOT heat by welding soldering or using a torch near pressurized fluid lines or other flammable materials Pressurized lines can accidentally burst when heat goes beyond the immediate flame area MAN126 02 01 15 o Allow any fumes to disperse for at least 15 minutes before welding or heating Do NOT use a chlorinated solvent in areas where welding will take place Do all work in an area that is well ventilated to carry toxic fumes and dust away Dispose of paint coatings and solvent properly Keep Riders off of Machine Only allow the operator on the machine Riders obstruct the operator s view which results in the machine being operated in an unsafe manner Riders are subject to injury such as being thrown off of the machine Children should NEVER be allowed on the machine Safety Reel Rain C1325 1375 Series NOTE This section covers general safety Some items may not apply to this type of machine Dispose Of Waste Properly e Inquire about the proper way to recycle or Improperly disposing of waste can threaten the dispose of waste from your local environment and ecology Potentially harmful environmental or recycling center FEMA waste includes items such as oil fuel coolant or from your AMADAS dealer brake fluid filters and batteries e Use leak proof containers when draining fluids Do NOT use food or bever
65. ning until the supply is shut off even if the turbine stops running 4 DANGER Do NOT suddenly supply high pressure water to the system Instead allow the pressure to build up slowly This will help avoid water hammer which can rupture pipes hoses and or seals Failure to do so can cause death serious injury or significant damage to the machine Do NOT exceed 150 PSI at inlet plumbing check the input pressure gauge 1 Input pressure wc i gauge a a Open the shield covering the pulleys 65 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Turbine Drive Select the correct pulley ratio See the Hose Speed chart in the Charts section So open shield of Chapter 3 Operation Overview and drawing below Place the belt in the selected groove Inner Outer N Jackshaft Jackshaft 9 Disengage the drive belt tensioner for the pulleys step cone pulley belt by pushing the handle up 12 Engage the drive belt tensioner by releasing the handle Drive belt tensioner 200 13 Close the shield handle oe TURBINE OR OUTER JACKSHAFT GAS ENGINE PULLEY INNER JACKSHAFT PULLEY VARIABLE SPEED PULLEY 66 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Turbine Drive 14 Slowly close the butterfly valve until the turbine begins to turn Butterfly valve lever closed 15 As the turbine begins to turn shift the transmission to the desired range NOTE You can
66. omatic cut off bar is not Engine will not start or the pulled toward the gun cart EES transmission will not go into high or low range Automatic cut off switch is Beesie sene broken or out of adjustment p J q l Check and increase water Water flow is too low flow by increasing water pressure or increasing gun nozzle size Automatic cut off bar is not palithebarout Turbine does not work pulled toward the gun cart Automatic cut off linkage is DE Defective butterfly valve EEn nn Adjust irrigating pattern for Lane spacing is incorrect EE EE l spacing Adjust the speed compensator Irregular or uneven irrigation pattern Speed of gun cart is changing Check and adjust the pump Water pressure is unsteady Inspect the pump and lines for leaks Po oons MANT26 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Maintenance Stabilizer legs are net Gown Reset the stabilizer legs and the chassis is moving Machine and hose are at an Align the machine with the angle hose Obstructions are blocking or Remove any obstructions dragging on the gun cart Adjust the level wind timing Refer to Chapter 5 Adjustments Level wind timing is out of adjustment Check and replace After replacing re time according to Chapter 5 Adjustments Traverse cradle is broken or damaged Check and adjust the drive range high or low settings If Turbine operation is erratic necessary change the Hose does not rewind or r
67. ponents or other products which are or may be warranted separately by the manufacturer thereof The warranty period will begin when the Reel Rain Traveler is delivered to the purchaser Hard Hoses carry a five 5 year pro rated warranty on ALL NEW machines Hard hoses are pro rated as follows Ist year 100 2nd year 80 3rd year 60 4th year 40 Sth year 20 This warranty covers defective materials and workmanship It does not cover maintenance normal wear misuse lack of proper protection during storage accidents or abuse The purchaser shall pay all costs of routine maintenance and or replacement of normal maintenance and wear items Contact your dealer for specific information as to what constitutes normal wear misuse or abuse Used equipment is not warranted by AMADAS unless specifically covered by a separate warranty document C UNAPPROVED SERVICE OR MODIFICATION All obligations of AMADAS under this warranty are terminated if the Reel Rain Traveler is modified or altered in ways not approved by AMADAS D SECURING WARRANTY SERVICE To secure warranty service the purchaser must 1 Contact an authorized AMADAS dealer promptly on any claim for warranty service report the product defect and request repair within the applicable warranty period 2 Present evi dence of the date of delivery of the Reel Rain Traveler and 3 Deliver the machine to an authorized AMADAS dealer within a reasonable period of time at the purch
68. pt to mount a tire unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job Always maintain the correct tire pressure Do NOT inflate the tires above the recommended pressure NEVER weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel Pay Close Attention to Notes e Throughout the manual information that needs to be emphasized is set apart with either a NOTE or IMPORTANT heading Please be sure to carefully read this information as it usually indicates a situation that could cause machine Maintain Your Machine e Itis crucial you maintain your machine in proper working condition Perform all scheduled maintenance and repairs in a timely manner Do NOT perform unauthorized modifications to the machine as these could impair the function and or safety of the machine and affect machine life MAN126 02 01 15 When inflating the tires use a clip on chuck and extension hose long enough to allow you to stand to one side and NOT in front of over the tire assembly Use a safety cage if available Check wheels for low pressure cuts bubbles damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts NEVER fill a damaged tire or one that is missing lug bolts or nuts Use Safety Lights and Devices Slow moving tractors self propelled equipment and towed implements or attachments can create hazard
69. rds Used Three safety signal words are used on the machine and in this manual to indicate the degree or level of hazard seriousness These three words are ADANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine components that for functional purposes cannot be guarded AWARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices ACAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices MAN126 Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 Safety NOTE This section covers general safety Some items may not apply to this type of machine Safety Practices Transport Machine Safely Comply with state and local laws Be familiar with tractor operations and follow all safety instructions in the tractor s manual Before moving away always check immediate vicinity e g for children NEVER exceed a maximum speed of 20 MPH Always adapt ground speed to road or field conditions making sure you have adequate control of steering and stopping Avoid sharp turns holes ditches and obstructions which m
70. reasonable use abuse or accident including the failure to provide reasonable and specified maintenance This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the equip ment Because some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of incidental or consequential damages the above limitation may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state Where there is a conflict between a provision of this warranty and the provision of any state the state legislation prevails
71. rum brake MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup Tow to the Field Release pin to snap back in place NOTE Before towing the Reel Rain to If equipped with a Honda engine turn off the field make e the gun cart IS the fuel valve on the carburetor and fuel attached stabilizer legs raised and the cutoff valve under the gas tank turntable rotated as described on the previous page Engage the drum brake handle should be Due to the unvented cap rtical required by the EPA We l the gas valve must be shut off when the engine is not in use or the engine will flood R0857 i ny E Es Drum Brake Adu kt a engaged Ni i i ei mg E e Drive the tractor to the front of the Reel Rain and hook the irrigator to the drawbar Turn the crank until the tractor is q supporting the irrigator 7 Follow all towing safety rules page 48 to 4 Pull out the pin and raise the jack drop leg tow irrigator to nd pag all the way up as far as it will go MAN126 02 01 15 49 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Detach Tractor Pull out the pin and lower the jack drop leg Release the pin to snap back into place Crank the jack until the irrigator hitch clears the tractor 50 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Machine Setup Machine Placement Position Machine 1 Determine the irrigation pattern and decide on lane spacing for the machine Remember to mak
72. running When the engine is not running the total number of hours of operation is displayed A chart is provided on the machine to help you convert engine RPM to hose speed on the inner layer Automatic speed compensation Each Reel Rain irrigator is equipped with an automatic speed compensation sensor that measures the depth of the hose on the reel and adjusts the speed as the reel becomes filled This allows the hose retrieval speed to be maintained within five percent of the original setting which provides a more uniform application of water over the entire path of the gun cart Cost effective solution to slurry problems AMADAS Reel Rain Traveler Irrigators offer cost effective solutions to the slurry disposal problems faced by municipalities as well as hog and dairy operations Galvanized inlet fittings and a galvanized gun cart make the AMADAS Reel Rain the prime choice for slurry and agricultural applications When combined with a chopper pump the Reel Rain can process slurry with a solids content of up to 7 The C1400 C2000 C3000 Reel Rain is available with either a 4 or 4 1 2 inside diameter hose 02 01 15 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Available with two gun carts Two gun carts are available the M40G and MH50 The M40G operates with up to three guns It has a ground clearance of less than six inches and is recommended for orchards turf or pasture The M40G is also well suited to pumpin
73. s when driven on public roads They are difficult to see especially at night Whenever you drive on public roads use flashing lights and turn signals according to local regulations To increase visibility use the lights and devices provided with your machine Keep safety items in good condition Replace missing or damaged items e Safety Reel Rain C1325 1375 Series Additional Safety for this Machine Operate Irrigator Safely Pressurize Machine Safely Do NOT stand near the high pressure lines while pressurizing the system Do NOT operate the machine with an inlet pressure exceeding 150 PSI Transport Irrigator Safely ALWAYS hook the loose end of each gun lift chain into the opening from which the chain is hung Do NOT tow in excess of 20 MPH when empty or 10 MPH when hoses are full of water ALWAYS rotate turntable to travel position and lock before transporting machine Make sure the machine is level when towing ALWAYS drain and remove as much water as possible before transporting the machine 02 01 15 Periodically check all nuts and bolts for tightness Make sure everyone is clear of the machine before and during operation Lower the stabilizer legs and jack before towing out the hose ALWAYS make sure stabilizer legs are firmly imbedded in ground before operating the machine Operate Gun Safely Do NOT stand or allow anyone else to stand between the machine and the gun cart
74. sioner handle a Drive belt tensioner 12 Close the shield handle TURBINE UR OUTER JACKSHAFT GAS ENGINE PULLEY TRANSMISSION INNER JACKSHAFT PULLEY JACKSHAFT VARIABLE SPEED PULLEY MAN126 02 01 15 63 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Change Gas Drive Speed Range 13 Turn ON the fuel valve on the carburetor 15 Disengage the reel brake and open the fuel valve under the gas tank 16 With the engine still running at idle shift the transmission into the desired range high or low 64 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Turbine Drive 1 Shut off the turbine by opening the butterfly Butterfly valve lever Transmission a 1 in neutral E P WH Reel d en WER E brake r F engaged Shift the transmission to Neutral Slowly disengage the brake by pulling it down to allow hose tension to dissipate by unwinding Engage the brake again f Brake engaged MAN126 02 01 15 Machine Setup Open the water supply valve gradually and allow the water to flow to the irrigator Allow the gun to irrigate the land at the lane end This is necessary to maintain the even distribution of water over the entire length of the gun cart movement Water is usually run for at least 10 15 minutes to prevent dry spots at the end of the field Adjust the time for any other type of application as needed NOTE Once the water is started it continues run
75. sor target and the magnetic pickup head The gap should be between 1 16 and 1 8 If the gap is not correct loosen the pickup assembly and lock nut Adjust as necessary Digital speed readout Adjust Clearance 84 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Tachometer Programming Instructions The tachometer for your machine has been fully programmed at the factory However if you have a replacement tachometer program the new tachometer using the instructions included with it in the packaging Instructions can also be found on the AMADAS website as follows Go to www amadas com From the AMADAS home page select Product Catalogs and Manuals From the Product Catalogs and Manuals page select Technical Bulletins Select Tach Programming for Diggers Irrigators Form 0366 Part 16395 MAN126 02 01 15 Adjustments IMPORTANT Do NOT program your tachometer UNLESS you have received a replacement from AMADAS Industries Tachometers on new machines are fully programmed at the factory and attempting to re program them may cause errors 85 Adjustments Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Level Wind Timing The level wind timing must be properly adjusted for the hose to coil back on the reel correctly Check the timing when you use the Reel Rain for the first time and at least once every three months To adjust the level wind timing 1 Pull the hose out until only one coil remains lt
76. ssure 150 PSI Make sure stabilizer and jack are in place before towing out hose Maintain proper towing speed maximum speed 20 MPH 80951 14 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 Safety NOTICE TO PREVENT MACHINE DAMAGE e Brake band tension has been set by the manufacturer Check periodically and re adjust as needed NOTICE TO PREVENT MACHINE DAMAGE e Drain turbine to prevent water from freezing HIGH PRESSURE WATER HAZARD To preventserious injury or machine damage when changing belt e Disconnect water source e Disengage main drive 80944 MAN126 02 01 15 15 Safety Reel Rain C1400 C2000 C3000 Decal Locations men e EN PRESTE Cm T aa 16 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Preparation 2 Preparation Dealer Preparation ee 18 Unload and Assemble 19 Install Hydraulic Hoses es 21 TACK Sun GAN reerde 22 Hook Up the Gun Gart 23 Attach the GUM smeten 27 User Preparation EE 28 Post Delivery Inspection 28 Belle te EE 29 Adjust Gun Cart Width 30 Inspection Checklet 31 MAN126 02 01 15 17 Preparation Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Dealer Preparation This section provides information for preparing DMY the Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation System for delivery to the user The amount of preparation required depends on the follow
77. store in the machine tongue 4 Close the riser valve to shut off the water to the irrigator after the water pressure source has been cut off 4 DANGER Do NOT position your body over riser If pressure causes the riser to blow off death or serious injury could occur va mm Ee E En de r nad IMPORTANT O 7 Lower the gun cart using the winch or hydraulic lever if equipped with hydraulics 5 Check the pressure gauge When the water pressure falls to O zero disconnect the infeed hose from the machine and water source Pressure gauge MAN126 02 01 15 73 Machine Setup Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 End the Run 8 Connect the gun cart lift to the gun cart chains SAY Raise the gun cart o as o 1 V ZA Hydraulic gun cart handle Unclip the safety latch hook on the gun cart lift arm and lower the cable 12 Engage the brake on the gearbox This Attach the hooks to the gun cart will prevent the hose from backlashing Crank the gun cart up with the winch during transport If equipped with hydraulic legs and gun cart lift use the bottom lever to raise the gun cart Latch the safety chain to the frame Brake engaged 13 Raise the stabilizer legs as appropriate for your type 10 Secure the safety latch If throw down legs remove pin fold up leg and replace pin for each leg 11 Lower the gun cart using the winch handle If crank down legs use hand crank to or hydraulic handle
78. unning out of line Reinstall bolts and slow moving vehicle Re tighten the nose wheel bolts sign Test again Nose wheel bolts 92 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Adjustments Guns ae Reel rain Either the Nelson SR Big Gun or Komet Twin 202 is used with the Reel Rain Both guns HUE OOS Direction of cart travel Gun nozzles and or rings can be changed to vary the volume of water discharged at any given pressure Larger nozzles or ring sizes have higher discharge rates than smaller nozzles or rings at the same pressure Refer to the Charts section in Chapter 3 Operation Overview for discharge rates of specific ring sizes Stops on the gun are set to determine the arc that the gun turns to dispense water Generally we recommend you set the stops so that the gun turns in no more than a 270 arc behind the cart This will eliminate water sprayed between the gun cart and Reel Rain Gun Speed The smaller nozzle installed on the side of the lhe speed the gun rotates is adjusted by the gun will cover the area near the gun placement of weight on the gun This weight is located on the top of the gun cart To change the gun speed 1 Loosen the bolt Move the weight in direction indicated by arrows to slow down or speed up the gun Tighten the bolt ge 8 rn R Set stops no o ie more than 270 pe EE ERRA NEEN ed EE Ei er _ Komet Twin 202 MAN126 02 01 15
79. up to 770 gallons per minute a Reel Rain irrigator can irrigate up to 1 7 acres per hour applying one inch of water A specially designed chassis and drive train guarantee long life high reliability and maximum versatility e One of the most efficient and flexible methods of irrigation In terms of time and labor the Reel Rain offers one of the most efficient and flexible methods of irrigation with quick setup and minimal maintenance A large diameter turntable simplifies reel positioning while an enlarged opening between the turntable and reel allows greater rewind flexibility Reel Rain irrigators are easy to transport allowing you to irrigate different sizes and shapes of fields at different locations e Standard digital speed readout Digital speed readout allows you to determine hose retrieval speed easily and quickly The digital readout consists of a magnetic pickup sprocket and display unit The digital speed readout is activated whenever the machine is in operation Hose speed is displayed on the readout to the nearest 1 10 FPM The readout displays actual retrieval speed on the innermost layer You can determine the actual speed of hose retrieval on other layers by using the conversion chart on the machine Introduction yi Standard digital tachometer on engine driven units Standard digital tachometers are supplied on all engine driven units The engine speed in RPM is displayed whenever the engine is
80. with the tractor PTO This will allow the water to drain from the irrigator and prevent freeze damage to the Reel Rain The hose may become slightly oval in shape when the water drains out and may not rewind properly on the drum reel Avoid cross layering the hose which can break the traverse cradle or damage the hose If necessary use a wooden post to pry the hose and force it in place MAN126 02 01 15 Maintenance The items on this list should be followed each time the irrigator is put away for storage On the turbine powered machines open the butterfly valve gate valve and the drain plug or petcock on the turbine On gas engine powered machines drain all fuel from the tank and carburetor Grease all fittings Touch up any scratched or chipped paint on the irrigator and repaint any rusted areas Cover the inlet and gun to prevent the entrance of dirt or animals Replace the drain plug Store the irrigator in a clean and dry place If the Reel Rain will be left outside cover the entire machine with waterproof tarp 111 Maintenance Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Engine is not set up properly out of gas low oil fouled spark plug etc Refer to the Engine Owner s Manual Engine will not start Change the oil Clean the Gas or water is in the carburetor and bowl Drain crankcase the water from the fuel tank Replace with clean fuel Aut
81. with the other end of the hose connected to a gun cart Before irrigating the gun cart is towed away from the Reel Rain causing the hose to unwind 34 02 01 15 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Step 2 Turbine Driven Models Water pumped through the Reel Rain hose passes first through a turbine The energy from the water as it passes through the turbine rotates the drum which reels the hose back in As the hose and cart reel in the gun applies a uniform application over the entire lane the gun cart travels Engine Driven Models With the engine driven models the energy needed to rotate the drum is supplied by the engine As the hose and cart are reeled in the gun applies a uniform application over the entire lane the gun cart travels Step 3 Once the cart is reeled back to the drum it strikes a cutoff bar which automatically shuts off the engine or turbine that reels in the hose The Reel Rain continues to spray water NOTE The faster the hose is rewound the quicker the machine can be moved to the next lane However a slow retrieval speed is necessary for a high water application rate To determine the correct speed for your needs please refer to the chart guidelines included in this chapter Equipment Applications The Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation System can be used to pump clear water waste water gray water or slurry If the Reel Rain will be used to pump clear water or waste water with very low solid
82. xample 72 row 2 36 2 Loosen the bolts indicated Place SMV sign here ES r EE 5 Tighten all bolts Measure from center of post 3 Pull each leg out the number of inches calculated in Step 1 beginning the measurement from the center of the gun holder Wider settings increase stability so use as much width as possible 30 02 01 15 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Preparation Inspection Checklist After performing the post delivery inspection and lubrication described on the previous page make sure to do all the items on the Inspection Checklist These items should also be performed each time you use the Reel Rain MAN126 02 01 15 31 Preparation NOTES 32 02 01 15 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 MAN126 Reel Rain Series C1400 C2000 C3000 Operation Overview 3 Operation Overview _ _ _ _ Reel Rain Operation ne 34 Performance anna senen ennen 34 Equipment Applications 34 CT 35 DIS play Saes tekenenden de 35 IOW FAC rasteren desde 39 RE 36 POSE E le termen 36 Hose Indicator enn 37 Charts and Tables 38 Nelson 200 Series Big Gun 38 Komet Twin 202 PIUS 39 Travel Lane Spacing 39 Pulley Arrangement Diagram 40 HOSE Speed WEE 41 TURD IMG sinais A iai 41 ENGINE asa eneen 42 Irrigation Rate nennen 43 Depth of Water Applied 44 T

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