BRIGGS IRRIGATION Operators Manual & Parts Manual R40
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1. _ Rail dark dark Racal a Pe brown brown Pe a7 4 0 4 4 4 7 5 1 5 4 5 8 6 6 Zi 7 5 1 01 1 1 1 19 1 28 1 39 1 48 1 59 E a 1 81 1 93 2 05 Colour dark purple purple black dark mustard maroon cream dark blue copper green turquoise 20 7 9 8 3 8 9 9 4 10 4 11 6 ay 13 9 15 2 16 4 2 16 2 27 2 42 2 56 2 84 3 15 3 45 3 78 4 13 4 74 30 PSi Spray Head Performance Chart IMP GPM M hr STN Nozzle Sizes Revised 29 04 99 a ii dark dark Bam a K brown brown K 4 6 4 9 5 3 5 7 6 2 6 7 7 1 7 6 8 1 8 7 9 2 1 24 1 34 1 46 1 56 1 7 1 82 1 94 2 06 2 22 2 36 2 51 EEEE EEA psi Colour dark purple purple black dark mustard maroon cream dark blue copper green turquoise 9 7 10 2 10 9 11 5 12 8 14 2 15 5 17 0 18 6 20 1 2 65 2 78 2 97 3 14 3 49 3 86 4 23 4 63 5 06 5 47 3000 Spinner Gentle rain like droplets ideal for sensitive soils and crops e Very low pressure operation e Excellent uniformity e Good wind fighting capability 3 4 adapter 3TN Nozzle Spinner Body Spinner Plates Spinner Cap Assembly FASTER EASIER NOZZLE CLEANING AND CHANGING A quick change adapter allows removal of the sprinkler for easy cleaning of a plugged nozzle without tools and without shutting down the system NEW USER FRIENDLY PACKAGING SYSTEM 12 Nelson 3000 Series sprinklers and 3TN nozzles ar2. mm 18 21 25 28 32 35 39 42 46 so 53 57 60 64 7 APPLICATION RATE 14 Hose Reel wind in Speed Charts for Application rate range cont Chart Showing Wind In Speeds For Required Application Rate metres per hour R40 Boom Water Flow imperial gpm m hr Lane Spacing 48m imperial gpm 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 22 38 41 44 47 49 5 mm 57 68 80 91 102 114 125 136 148 159 170 182 193 205 7 5 mm 38 45 53 61 68 76 83 91 98 106 114 121 129 136 10mm 28 34 40 45 51 57 62 68 74 80 85 91 97 102 125 mm 23 27 32 36 41 45 so 55 59 64 68 73 77 82 15 mm 19 23 27 30 34 38 42 45 49 53 57 61 64 68 30 mmf 9 13 15 17 19 2 23 325 mm 9 10 12 14 16 17 19 21 233 24 26 28 30 31 35 mm s 10 11 13 15 16 18 19 21 23 24 26 28 29 375 mm 8 9 11 12 14 15 17 18 2 21 23 24 25 27 4 mm 7 9jio u 13 14 16 17 18 20 21 23 24 26 sa 3 lt pA Z 3 lt Q 2 Au lt 15
3. 40 Chassis Figure 2 R40 Centre Section Figure 3 R40 First Section Figure 4 R40 Second Section Figure 5 R40 Third Section Figure 6 R40 End Section Figure 7 Nelson Pressure Regulator and S3000 Spray Jet Figure 8 R40 Lift Frame Kit for Briggs Range of Hose Reels This manual covers all variations of the Briggs R40 Hose Reel mounted boom range INTRODUCTION The Briggs R40 Booms have been designed manufactured and tested for long life and trouble free operation It is essential to read this manual before operating the Boom and follow the operation and maintenance schedules carefully SPECIFICATION Regulated Pressure 0 66 bar 10psi 1 00 bar 15psi 1 40 bar 20psi 2 00 bar 30psi O D U U Minimum Requirements Pressure Settings 15091 for 10psi regulated spray Boom 20psi for 15psi regulated spray Boom 25psi for 20psi regulated spray Boom 35psi for 30psi regulated spray Boom Nozzle Specifications Nozzle No of Flow Total Size Nozzles per Flow Nozzle Nelson 3000 series 360 Sprayjets Rotators OoOO O l ae Nelson 3000 series 180 Sprayjets Rotators centre a a a Nelson 3000 series 180 Sprayjets Rotators end ee a TRANSPORT It is the responsibility of all boom operators to check the regulations applicable in the country and area the machine is being used regarding width height and lights When transporting on public roads without a width exemption and escort the second and third section pre
4. Revised August 2013 Serial Number BRIGGS IRRIGATION Operators Manual amp Parts Manual R40 Hosereel Mounted Boom Irrigator Briggs Irrigation Boyle Road CORBY Northamptonshire NN17 5XU Tel 00 44 0 1536 260338 Fax 00 44 0 1536 263972 enquiries briggsirrigation co uk www briggsirrigation co uk EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURER Briggs UK Limited Boyle Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5XU England Tel 44 0 1536 260338 Fax 44 0 1536 263972 Email enquiries briggsirrigation co uk Web www briggsirrigation co uk HOSE REEL BOOM MODEL R40 This machine complies to BS EN292 Part 2 1991 89 392 EEC Signed on behalf of Briggs UK Ltd A M Colwill Director List of Contents 2 EG EC Declaration of Conformity Introduction amp Specification Pressure Settings Transport Dimensions Assembly amp Commissioning Positioning the R40 for Operation Folding the R40 Maintenance Risks amp Precautions o a A A A WO Q m Nelson 10 psi regulated S3000 flow chart Nelson 20 psi regulated S3000 flow chart Nelson 30 psi regulated S3000 flow chart S3000 Spinner ket Wo N e D Nelson Pressure Regulators _ AK Hose Reel wind in speed application rate chart for R40 40m ke iN Hose Reel wind in speed application rate chart for R40 44m _ Nn Hose Reel wind in speed application rate chart for R40 48m Spare Parts Figure 1 R
5. and lock in place on the R40 1 section with the pin and spring clip provided 13 The quadrant locking system allows the Boom to be set at any angle in relation to the direction of the run to suit angled headlands If starting a run with the Boom angled to suit a headland ensure that it is set to the finishing headland in good time so that an end section does not protrude over a road or a track Note the position of the 180 spray jet on the centre section must face away from the Hose Reel to avoid watering in front of the Boom The boom is now ready for operation Slowly open the hydrant Hose Reel valves and start the pump Engage the Hose Reel drive and set the wind in speed see pages 13 and 14 for the Hose Reel wind in Speed charts Setting up for Work Pulling Out Unfolding and Folding Procedures for the R40 Right Hand Side RH I Left Hand Side LH RH 1 Section 1 g 2 LH 1 Section RH 2 Section RH 3 Section RH End Section 10 11 12 FOLDING THE R40 l Lower the boom support legs on both first sections Page 7 actions 3 to 6 2 Fold the outer section end section on the lower side of the Boom action 9 for the Right Hand side or 12 for Left Hand
6. can be set to span up to a width of 4m Lower the boom by operating the Hose Reel hydraulic leg lift frame system Set Hose Reel for pull out position Open Boom support bracket on Hose Reel unfold the first Boom section only and lock securely in position Note the sections should be supported as they are opened This process can now be repeated for the opposite side see page 7 actions right hand sections amp 2 left hand sections Use the boom support handle to open the sections see below This enables the operator to hold and support the sections throughout the opening process Lge Boom support handle Connect the tractor to the towing out bar on the boom and pull out the hose at a constant speed not exceeding 3km h Once pulled out remove the tractor and move at least 6m to provide sufficient clearance for opening the boom sections Lower the boom support leg on the highest 1 section see page 7 and follow actions 3 amp 4or5 amp 6 Open the 1 section boom support bracket on this side and unfold the second section locking it in place action 7 for the RH side of the boom or 10 for the LH side Again use the boom support handle to support the sections throughout the opening process Repeat for the third actions 8 or 10 and end sections action 9 or 11 11 Repeat for the opposite side of the boom actions 10 11 12 for the LH sections or 7 8 9 for the RH sections 12 Raise the boom support leg
7. e packaged for faster easier and more accurate installation in the field NOZZLE SIZE 128 inch increments eg 27 128 inch orifice size lg ese Siar a eT EE COLOUR STRIPE odd numbered nozzles have a colour stripe of the next size l NELSON BLUE TOP PRESSURE REGULATORS Precision Accuracy in tough field environments FEATURES PATENTED DAMPING SYSTEM The patented O Ring Dampening System of all Nelson Pressure Regulators handles severe pressure surges without creating flow restrictions under working pressures EXTENDED FLOW RANGE The Nelson Lo Flo Pressure Regulator extends to 10 gpm providing economical precision EXTENDED ACCURACY Precision components coupled with an internally lubricated o ring minimize frictional drag and hysteresis PLUG RESISTANT DESIGN An open seat design prevents hair pinning debris hangup and plugging of the pressure regulator PRECISION MANUFACTURED Made of the toughest chemically resistant Materials 100 water tested for accuracy Application Notes Performance Tables Contact the Nelson factory for detailed Performance information Statement of Expected Performance Nelson Pressure Regulators are accurate to 6 due to variance of coefficient in manufacturing BLUE TOP Colour Coded Identification Patented Internal Dampening System Retards Vibration Withstands Water Hammer Vented for Below Ground Use Chemically Resistant Materials Inte
8. ening the locking bolt and turning the offset catch cam Keep regularly greased for ease of operation RISKS AND PRECAUTIONS e Ensure all locking pins are fully closed on the boom support brackets when transporting or pulling out the boom e Always transport the boom with great caution both on the road and in the field e Always secure Booms together with ropes or straps together with the turntable pin when moving on public roads e Watch out for turning clearance of the Boom section when manoeuvring around vehicles or any other objects e When operating with obstacles in the field poles etc ensure the operator is present to rotate the Boom around the obstacle e If starting a run with the Boom angled to suit a headland ensure it is set to the finishing headland angle in good time so an end section does not protrude over a road or track 10psi Spray Head Performance Chart IMP GPM Mhr 3TN Nozzle Sizes Revised 29 04 99 a _ e dark dark Racal a a brown brown a 2 64 2 86 3 1 3 34 3 58 3 84 4 11 4 38 4 66 4 96 5 23 0 72 0 78 0 85 0 91 0 98 1 05 1 12 1 2 1 27 1 35 1 43 S DS Colour dark purple purple black dark mustard maroon cream dark blue copper green turquoise 10 5 56 5 88 6 2 6 53 7 23 7 93 8 7 9 4 10 3 IB 1 52 1 61 1 7 1 78 1 97 2 17 2 4 2 57 2 81 3 04 20psi Spray Head Performance Chart IMP GPM Mhr 3TN Nozzle Sizes Revised 29 04 99
9. rnally Lubricated O Ring for Precision Accuracy Plug Resistant Seat Design Design Considerations Maintain a 3 psi threshold above the normal spray rated pressure CAUTION Pressure regulators should be installed downstream from all shut off valves OUTLET 3000 ST 3 4 FNPT HI FLO 6 41 416 91 363 Ze nas J n a ee CI Flow CC Hose Reel wind in Speed Charts for Application rate range Chart Showing Wind In Speeds For Required Application Rate metres per hour R40 Boom Water Flow imperial gpm m hr Lane Spacing 40m imperial gpm 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 MYbr 14 16 19 2 235 27 30 33 3 33 a 44 47 49 S ESS APPLICATION RATE m l ke l me l ke me NINNIN l L Re INI BR Qn Oo oI W ulw j Chart Showing Wind In Speeds For Required Application Rate metres per hour R40 Boom Water Flow imperial gpm m hr Lane Spacing 44m imperial gpm 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 160 170 180 Mr 14 16 19 235 277 30 33 36 38 4 44 47 49 5 mm 62 74 87 99 112 124 136 149 161 174 186 198 211 223 7 5 mm 41 50 58 66 74 83 91 99 107 116 124 132 140 149 10mm 31 37 43 50 56 62 68 74 RL 87 93 9f 105 112 so 64 69 74 79 84 89 58 62 66 70 74 17 5
10. side into the third section and lock in the boom support bracket Note it is important to use the boom support handle to support the section during the folding operation Repeat for the third either 8 or 11 and second sections either 7 or 10 on the same side of the boom Repeat this on the other side of the irrigator actions 9 8 7 for the Right Hand sections or 12 11 10 for the Left 4 Raise the boom support legs and lock into position on the 1 sections actions 3 to 6 5 If necessary turn the hose drum on the Hose Reel turntable to line up with the centre of the boom 6 Fold the first section around the Hose Reel and clamp into the Hose Reel Boom support bracket action 2 Repeat for opposite side action 1 7 Raise the boom using the hydraulic system on the hosereel 8 If you are moving to another irrigation run the boom can be transported at 90 degrees to the direction of travel If you are moving to another field you must rotate the drum so that the hosereel and boom are in the road transport position MAINTENANCE 1 Grease the turntable weekly 2 Grease the rear wheel bearings weekly and repack adjust annually 3 Grease the front wheel acetyl bushes weekly on both sides rotate wheel while greasing 4 Grease front wheel steering king pin weekly 5 Ensure Boom support brackets are holding the Boom centrally Adjust if necessary 6 Boom locking joint tension must be checked regularly and is adjusted by slack
11. ssure regulators must be removed The boom sections must be tied together and have wide load safety triangles fitted Also care must be taken to allow for the Boom overhang when turning Important Do not exceed 10 km hr when towing Excessive speed causes instability due to the Hose Reel rigid chassis design and high centre of gravity DIMENSIONS TOTAL FOLDED LENGTH 5 5 metres FOLDED WIDTH 3 3 metres TRACK WIDTH 1 52 4 0 metres ASSEMBLY amp COMMISSIONING The R40 Hose Reel mounted boom has been fully flushed and pressure tested at the Briggs Irrigation Factory Some parts are removed to make transportation of the boom from factory to site both safe and legal All parts which have been removed have been number matched and should be carefully reassembled on site ensuring the numbers are in the correct order For commissioning position the Hose Reel and Boom for initial setting up as explained below POSITIONING THE R40 FOR OPERATION l Tow the Hose Reel into the position required to start the irrigation run 2 Turn the hose drum on the turntable if fitted to line up with the centre of the T 8 9 10 irrigation run see photograph on page 6 Set the wheel track of the boom This is done manually by loosening the locking bolts and sliding the wheel mounting legs out to the desired position The locking bolts must be done up tightly to ensure there is no movement during the course of the run The wheels
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