User Manual and Parts Book of the Verti-Top® Model
Contents
1. TO THE GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR SUPPLY OF PLANT AND MACHINERY FOR EXPORT NUMBER 188 THAT ARE PUBLISHED UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR EUROPE REGISTRATION CARD For your own information fill in the table below Date of purchase Remarks SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The Verti Top is designed for safe use This can only be achieved if you completely follow the safety instructions described in this manual Read and understand Figure 1 the manual before you start using the Verti Top If the machine is not used as described in this Figure 1 manual this can result in injuries and or damage to the Verti Top 1 The user must be an expert in using the machine The machine should be professionally adjusted for cultivating the subsoil The manufacturer will not accept any liability for unprofessional use and its resulting damage All risks occurring with this are entirely at the expense of the user Not following the use maintenance and repair instructions prescribed by the manufacturer is also considered improper unprofessional use of this machine Inspect the area to be treated before using the Verti Top Remove loose obstacles and avoid irregularities 2 The Verti Top is manufactured according to the latest technical understanding and is safe to use When careless people use maintain or repair the machine danger of injuries to the user and to third parties can be the result2. Tighten the taut band 2 DARAN A BE CAREFUL not to get any parts of your body jammed 7 Close the door 1 of the vacuum box and lock it lt Remove waste according to the applicable stipulations of the local legislation 28
3. Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord A Make sure that the PTO axle is detached from the Verti Top 1 Remove the safety caps 1 2 and 3 Safety caps 2 and 3 are not returned to their location see Figure 17 25 26 See Figure 18 Mount the pulley 1 on the drive shaft with the supplied taper lock bus Mount the extractor 2 and tighten it with the supplied M8x20 3 bolts Place the strips 4 on the Verti Top aligned with the tapped holes Open the vacuum box 5 Place the vacuum box 5 on top of the strips 4 and bolt it loosely with the supplied M8x20 bolts 6 and rings 7 Mount the V belt 8 and align it Tighten the V belt 8 by moving vacuum box 5 until you reach the correct tension Check the tension of the V belt by pulling on point A with a tension of 4 5 kg 9 9lbs The stretch should be 2 mm 0 08 10 Tighten the M8x20 bolts 6 in the vacuum box 11 Mount the hose 9 between the vacuum box 5 and the extractor 2 using the hose clips 10 12 Check whether there are components that run out of true and whether all components are mounted well and tight 13 Mount the safety caps 11 and 12 14 Hang the dust bag 13 on the hooks 14 and fixed to the suction mouth 15 15 Tighten the taut band 16 16 Close the vacuum box 5 DARN o CON 17 1 1 SETTING THE SUCTION FORCE Figure 19 The suction force can be adjusted on the vacuum unit The p
4. and is pressurized in the transport position see Figure 9 If this is not done the machine can incur serious damage A When the machine is raised off the ground the front axle of the tractor has to support minimum 20 of its weight 9 0 DRIVING SPEED The driving speed is limited to 12 km h 7 5mph It is NOT recommended to drive faster due to the fact that excessive wear amp tear and damage can occur to the machine and to the subsoil 10 0 USING THE VERTEFTOP Before using the Verti Top in a location you should check the following items 1 Are there loose objects in the field First remove these objects 2 Are there slopes The maximum slope is 20 degrees for the Verti Top Always go from top to bottom 3 Is there danger of flying objects e g golf balls that distract the attention of the driver If so the Verti Top CANNOT be used 4 Is there danger of sinking sliding away If so postpone the Verti Top processing until conditions improve If the soil is wet postpone the activities until conditions improve If the machine vibrates too severely return to the starting point with PTO speed A field can be worked two or three times in the same or different directions in order to obtain a better cleaning 8 Do not make sharp bends and preferably drive in straight lines otherwise you might damage the subsoil NOM 17 11 Figure 14 0 START STOP PROCEDURE The start procedure is VERY important If thi
5. driving off and or sliding off 8 Prepare the PTO to fit the Verti Top tractor combination please refer to Chapter 4 3 0 LIST OF GENERAL COMPONENTS Figure 9 shows several important components Figure 9 Safety sticker 900 280 402 first read the user manual toolbox before using it Safety sticker 933 280 402 keep a minimum distance of 4 metres from the machine Stop the motor if repair or adjustment is needed Watch out for flying particles and substances The serial number is located at the front side of the machine Safety sticker 911 280 404 the inspection hatch MUST be closed when using the machine Safety sticker 900 280 404 BE CAREFUL not to get any parts of your body jammed A All the safety stickers should be on the machine at all times and should be understood Adjustable front roller for setting the working depth Adjustable rake Dirt receptacle that can be tipped over Sliding brush that follows the terrain 3 Point connecting pins Latch for the inspection hatch Jigging sieve adjustable according to cleaning level Adjusting handle of the angle of the jigging sieve Adjustable belt tensioner for the drive of the rotating brush Adjustable belt tensioner for the drive of the jigging sieve Hole for transporting position and fixed operating position Slotted hole for terrain following operating position Rotating brush 10 4 0 THE PTO The PTO is a very important component that takes care of the drive from t
6. machine Ss Experience shows that the machine adjustment for top layer cleaning is best if the brush hairs just don t touch the grass fibres 14 6 1 ADJUSTING THE WORKING DEPTH OF RAKE The working depth of the rake can be adjusted by turning the stellar knobs at the front side of the machine The procedure is as follows see Figure 12 A Make sure that the tractor Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord A Switch off the tractor before descending 1 Unscrew the bolts 1 a few turns on both sides of the machine cS Asetof keys is supplied with the machine these are located in the toolbox 4 2 Adjust the working depth by turning the stellar knobs 5 3 Set both sides of the machine at the same height so that it is possible to clean the field evenly For this purpose use the indication stickers 6 4 Screw the bolts 1 on both sides of the machine tight NEVER adjust the machine in such a way that it could damage the subsoil A IMPORTANT First check the working depth on the subsoil statically before using the machine lt gt Once set the rake remains fixed at the same working depth even if the working depth of the brush is adjusted later 15 7 0 ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE JIGGING SIEVE Figure 13 If the receptacle is catching too much material that should have been sieved it is possible to allow the jigging sieve more time for sieving the material This is done by plac
7. working on this installation NEVER use the Verti Top in the absence of protective guards and safety stickers The inspection hatch MUST be closed when using the Verti Top Figure 2 Gy 61280404 Figure 2 Figure 3 BE CAREFUL not to get any parts of your body jammed when opening the inspection hatch Figure 3 NEVER crawl under the Verti Top If necessary tilt the Verti Top NEVER step off the tractor while the motor is running In case of maintenance adjusting and repairs it is necessary to block the Verti Top in order to prevent sinking away driving off and or sliding off Always switch off the tractor motor take the tractor s key out off the ignition and disconnect the PTO in case of maintenance adjusting and repairs Figure 4 Figure 4 4 With regards to the safety of the machine and the user use only original Verti Top parts for maintenance and repairs Only authorised technical personnel may carry out repairs to the Verti Top Keep a record of the repair activities The general applicable health amp safety Dutch acronym ARBO regulations must also be followed in addition to the instructions in this user manual Relevant traffic regulations also apply in case of using public roads Transporting persons is not permitted Do not use the Verti Top in the dark in heavy rain storm or on slopes with an angle larger than 20 degrees All persons that are going to operate the Ve
8. 0 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM ANALYSIS Problem Possible cause The waste receptacle has Too high PTO rpm Lower the PTO rpm collected too much material that needs to be cleaned Jigging sieve is adjusted too Adjust the jigging sieve more flat under an angle see Ch 7 0 Adjust the machine to less depth Working depth is adjusted too deep Clean the jigging sieve Jigging sieve is clogged Increase the driving speed Driving speed is too low Wait till surroundings are dried Surroundings are too wet up Use a sieve with a larger mesh Too little cleaning Working depth is adjusted too Adjust the machine to more depth shallow Driving speed is too high Lower the driving speed Sieve with too large a mesh__ Replace sieve with a smaller meshed sieve Brush is worn out Replace brush PTO speed is too low Increase PTO speed Outlet opening of the brush is Remove blockage blocked V belts are slipping Tighten the V belts see Ch 16 1 Sloppy image of the field after Machine is adjusted too deep Adjust the machine to less depth processing Sliding brush is damaged Replace or repair Squeaking noises during the Bearings need greasing or Grease the bearings with EP2 machine s operation are worn out grease or replace them 15 0 EU DECLARATION We Redexim BV Utrechtseweg 127 3702 AC Zeist Holland declare entirely under our own responsibility that the product VERTELTOP with a machine number as indicated on the m
9. A Make sure that the Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord 1 Open the latches 1 on both sides of the Verti Top 2 Open the inspection hatch 2 and block the hatch in the blocking strip 3 A Make sure that the inspection hatch is blocked well and cannot fall shut on its own accord Turn the clips 4 a quarter of a turn so that the sieve becomes undone Remove the sieve 5 and replace this one with another sieve Turn the clips 4 back so that the sieve is blocked Take the inspection hatch 2 out of the blocking strip 3 Close the inspection hatch 2 carefully NDAY A BE CAREFUL not to get any parts of your body jammed 8 Secure the inspection hatch 2 with the latches 1 on both sides of the machine 24 17 0 OPTIONS FOR OTHER JIGGING SIEVES It is possible to mount another sieve with a larger or smaller mesh if a different type of material has to be sieved or the material has other dimensions for which the standard mounted jigging sieve is inadequate The following sieves are available for the Verti Top Mesh mm Mesh inch Spare part number 17 1 OPTIONS FOR THE VACUUM UNIT 247 150 000 Figure 17 A vacuum unit article number 247 150 000 for the Verti Top is available for more intensive cleaning in which lighter and more dust like fouling is also removed The manner in which the vacuum unit is built onto a standard Verti Top is described below A Make sure that the
10. ACHINE TO THE TRACTOR ADJUSTING THE WORKING DEPTH OF THE BRUSH ADJUSTING THE WORKING DEPTH OF RAKE ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE JIGGING SIEVE TRANSPORTING THE VERTITOP DRIVING SPEED USING THE VERTITOP START STOP PROCEDURE EMPTYING THE WASTE RECEPTACLE DETACHING THE VERTI TOP TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM ANALYSIS EU DECLARATION MAINTENANCE ADJUSTING THE TENSION OF THE V BELTS CHANGING THE JIGGING SIEVE OPTIONS FOR OTHER JIGGING SIEVES OPTIONS FOR THE VACUUM UNIT 247 150 000 SETTING THE SUCTION FORCE 17 1 2 START STOP PROCEDURE OF THE VACUUM UNIT 17 1 3 EMPTYING THE DUST BAG 1 0 TECHNICAL DATA Working width 1 47 m 57 8 Working depth 0 mm 26 mm 0 1 02 In case of a non worn brush Speed Maximum 12 km h 7 5 mph Weight 445 kg 981 Ibs 515 kg with VAC unit 1 135 Ibs Recommended tractor 25hp with minimum lifting capacity of 525 kg 1 157 4 Ibs With VAC unit 25hp with minimum lifting capacity of 600 kg 1 322 8 Ibs Content of the receptacle 170 litres 6 0 cu ft Maximum capacity 17 616 mh 129 921 ft h Theoretical at maximum speed of 12 km h 7 5mph Mesh of jigging sieve 5mm x 5mm 0 2 x 0 2 Standard supplied Transport dimensions LxWxH 1 350 x 1 710 x 1 000 mm 53 2 x 67 3 x 39 4 Oil gearbox SAE 90 Standard components Front and back roller Jigging sieve adjustable according to cleaning level Integrated adjustable rake Dirt receptacle that can be tipped ove
11. PTO and mount it on the machine CEF Please refer to the manual supplied with the PTO for further information about maintenance and disassembly of the PTO A If the PTO has been shortened incorrectly or another tractor is used the gearbox can become overloaded potentially resulting in damage to the tractor and the Verti Top 12 5 0 ATTACHING THE MACHINE TO THE TRACTOR Checking procedure before starting to attach the Verti Top Check the Verti Top for visually discernable damage and repair this if safe operation of the machine is no longer guaranteed Check whether all the nuts and bolts are tight Check whether all protection caps and all safety stickers are present on the machine and are not damaged NEVER use the machine without these items Figure 11 The Verti Top can be attached to the tractor by means of the 3 point attachment The procedure is as follows see Figure11 1 Remove the 3 point pins 1 and 2 2 Drive the tractor carefully backwards so that the lower connecting arms can be attached to the frame 3 A Make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord 4 A Switch off the tractor before descending 5 Connect the lower connecting arms to the 3 point connecting plates using the pins 1 and secure these with the supplied locking pins 6 Set the stabilizer of the tractor to 100 mm lateral stroke 7 Mount the top rod of your tractor and turn it outward until it rea
12. This must be avoided Always use the Verti Top in combination with the correct tractor as described in the technical data 3 All persons assigned to operate maintain and repair the Verti Top by the owner must completely read and understand the operation manual and in particular the chapter of Safety Instructions The user is responsible for a safe Tractor Verti Top combination This entire combination must be tested on noise safety risk and user friendliness User instructions should also be drafted 4 The user is obliged to check the Verti Top for visible damage and defects before using the Verti Top Modifications to the Verti Top including its operations that have a negative impact on safety must be rectified immediately For safety reasons it is in principle not permitted to make changes or adjustments to the Verti Top except those approved by the manufacturer If modifications to the Verti Top have been made then the current CE marking is cancelled The person that has made these modifications has to apply for a new CE marking himself Check the Verti Top for loose bolts nuts and components before every operation If present check the hydraulic pipelines regularly and replace these when the hydraulic pipelines are damaged or appear old The replacing pipelines should comply with the technical requirements of the manufacturer If present you should always make the hydraulic installation pressure free before
13. User Manual and Parts Book of the Verti Top Model Serial number ATTENTION IT IS OF THE UTMOST IMPORTANCE TO READ THIS USER MANUAL CAREFULLY PRIOR TO USING THE VERTI TOP IN ORDER TO USE THE MACHINE SAFELY AND TO OBTAIN THE BEST RESULTS 0724 English 947 120 204 FOREWORD Congratulations on your Verti Top purchase For safe and long lasting operation of this Verti Top it is necessary to read and to understand this user manual It is impossible to work safely with this machine without complete knowledge of its content The Verti Top is not a machine that works independently It is the user s responsibility to use the correct tractor The user must also check the tractor Verti Top combination on safety aspects such as noise level user instructions and risk analysis The following pages deal initially with the general safety instructions Every user should know these safety instructions and apply them At the end of this page a registration card is inserted This registration card should be returned to enable us to deal with potential future claims This user manual lists many instructions that are numbered in sequence You should follow this sequence A A is an indication of a safety instruction A lt means a tip and or note WARRANTY CONDITIONS WITH DELIVERY THIS VERTI TOP IS GUARANTEED AGAINST MATERIAL DEFECTS THIS WARRANTY IS VALID FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS FROM THE PURCHASE DATE VERTFTOP WARRANTIES ARE SUBJECT
14. achine and indicated in this manual to which this declaration refers complies with the NEN EN ISO 12100 1 NEN EN ISO 12100 2 and NEN EN 294 norms according to the stipulation of the 98 37 EC machine directive A C Bos Manager Operations amp Logistics Redexim Holland 21 16 0 MAINTENANCE Time schedule Before every use After the first 20 working hours new or repaired After every 100 working hours or annually Check Grease point Check for loose bolts nuts Presence and readability of the safety stickers Please refer to Figure 5 Grease the roller bearings of the front and rear roller and of the driveline Check for loose bolts nuts Check the tension of the V belts Grease the roller bearings of the front and rear roller and of the driveline Check the gearbox for oil leakage Check the oil level in the gearbox Check for loose bolts nuts Check the tension of the V belts wear amp tear Check the wear of the brushes Check and grease the PTO axle 22 Tighten loose bolts nuts with the correct tightening moment Replace these if not present or damaged Use EP2 grease Tighten loose bolts nuts with the correct tightening moment If necessary adjust the tension of the V belts see Ch 16 1 Use EP2 grease Replace or repair If necessary top it up until the edge of the filling opening Tighten loose bolts nuts with the correct tightening moment If necessary adjust the tensio
15. ches the same height as the 3 point stop connection 3 transport position of the Verti Top 8 Connect the top rod 4 to the frame with the pin 2 secure the pin 2 with the supplied locking pin 9 Turn the top rod inwards so that it becomes pressurized 10 Mount the PTO 5 to the PTO axle of the tractor and the Verti Top 11 A Make sure that all the securing pins are locked 12 Start the tractor and lift the Verti Top off the subsoil 13 Figure 12 6 0 ADJUSTING THE WORKING DEPTH OF THE BRUSH The working depth of the brush can be adjusted by adjusting the front roller by turning the spindles at the front side of the machine The procedure is as follows see Figure 12 A Make sure that the tractor Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord A Switch off the tractor before descending 1 Unscrew the bolts 1 a few turns on both sides of the machine cS Asetof keys is supplied with the machine these are located in the toolbox 4 2 Adjust the spindles 2 using the supplied keys in order to adjust the working depth 3 Set both sides of the machine at the same height so that it is possible to clean the field evenly For this purpose use the indication stickers 3 4 Screw the bolts 1 on both sides of the machine tight NEVER adjust the machine in such a way that it could damage the subsoil A IMPORTANT First check the working depth on the subsoil statically before using the
16. he tractor It also takes care of safe use of the machine provided it is installed and maintained in the correct manner The PTO has its own CE certification Read the PTO manual This manual is located on the PTO Figure 10 4 1 LENGTH OF THE PTO figure 10 The length of the PTO is very important If it is too long it can damage the drive of the tractor and or the Verti Top If the overlapping length of the cylinders becomes less than 150 mm 6 at any time it can damage the PTO A The length changes when the machine is lifted or when a different tractor is used In order to set the PTO on the correct length when a new one has been purchased or when a different tractor is used follow these steps 1 Connect the Verti Top to the tractor as described in Chapter 5 A Switch off the tractor and make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord 2 Lower the Verti Top onto the subsoil until it stands on the front and back roller 3 Measure the distance between the PTO connection of the tractor and the PTO connection of the Verti Top from notch to notch 4 Measure the distance B of the PTO in its shortest position from the locking pin to the locking bolt 5 Divide the PTO in two parts and remove the protection cap at both ends 6 The ends of the cylinders and the ends of the protection caps must be made shorter B A 75 mm 3 7 Smooth off all components use some grease and subsequent
17. ing occurs as follows 1 2 3 While driving raise the machine with a smooth movement until the machine hovers above the ground at approx 50 mm Stop the PTO and raise the machine even further Drive to the next location and start the operation as described above 18 12 0 EMPTYING THE WASTE RECEPTACLE Figure 13 The waste receptacle should be emptied when the receptacle is full The procedure is as follows see Figure 13 1 Drive the Verti Top to the waste collection dump A Make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord A Switch off the tractor before descending 2 Open the latches 1 on both sides of the Verti Top 3 Open the inspection hatch 2 and block the hatch in the blocking strip 5 A Make sure that the inspection hatch is blocked well and cannot fall shut on its own accord 4 Remove the pins 3 together with the safety clips from the side panels of the machine 5 Tip over the waste receptacle carefully and let it rest against the bottom stop 6 Remove the excess waste from the waste receptacle 4 7 Turn the waste receptacle 4 upwards 8 Mount the pins 3 and the safety clips 9 Take the inspection hatch 2 out of the blocking strip 10 Close the inspection hatch 2 carefully A BE CAREFUL not to get any parts of your body jammed 11 Secure the inspection hatch 2 with the latches 1 on both sides of the machine lt Remove waste acco
18. ing the jigging sieve under an angle The procedure is as follows see Figure 13 NOM A Make sure that the tractor Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord A Switch off the tractor before descending Open the latches 1 on both sides of the Verti Top Open the inspection hatch 2 and block the hatch in the blocking strip 3 A Make sure that the inspection hatch is blocked well and cannot fall shut on its own accord Loosen the nuts 4 one turn on both sides of the machine Using the handles 6 on both sides adjust the jigging sieve 5 so that it is parallel and at the required angle For this purpose make use of the indication sticker 7 Tighten the bolts nuts 4 on both sides of the machine Take the inspection hatch 2 out of the blocking strip 3 Close the inspection hatch 2 carefully A BE CAREFUL not to get any parts of your body jammed Secure the inspection hatch 2 with the latches 1 on both sides of the machine 16 8 0 TRANSPORTING THE VERTETOP The user is responsible for transporting the Verti Top in back of the tractor over public roads Verify the national legislation regarding the regulations On open fields while the machine is raised the maximum permitted speed is 20 km h 12 4 mph due to the weight of the Verti Top A higher speed can be dangerous for the driver and or the public and can even damage the machine A Make sure that the uppermost top rod is attached
19. ly assemble all components 8 Mount the PTO with the cam clutch at the Verti Top side 9 Attach the other end of the PTO to the tractor 10 Check the overlap of the cylinders 11 A Never use the machine if it has a damaged PTO protection cap First replace the cap 4 2 USING THE PTO The following items must be checked for correct use of the PTO 1 During the Verti Top operations the angle of the pivot pins is not permitted to be larger than 30 degrees The pivot pins must always be aligned The overlap of the cylinders must always be minimum 150 mm Never use the machine if it has a damaged PTO protection cap N Aw 4 3 PTO INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE Concise maintenance schedule of the PTO Scheduled maintenance Grease the grease points every 100 hours of operation or after the PTO has been standing still for a long time Check the PTO for damage to the protection caps and replace these caps if they are not satisfactory Check whether the safety stickers on the PTO are still present and intact Annual maintenance Disconnect the PTO from the machine Inspect all the components of the PTO All the damaged components should be replaced Lay down all the components and look at them meticulously If components are damaged or worn out replace them Clean all interlocking components 2 Reassemble all components Grease both cylinders and reassemble both PTO parts Assemble the
20. n of the V belts see Ch 16 1 or if necessary replace the V belts Rotating Brush If necessary replace brush Sliding brush If necessary replace or repair See the PTO manual 16 1 ADJUSTING THE T ENSION OF THE V BELTS Figure 15 The Verti Top is standard equipped with adjustable tension pulleys that keep the V belts taut Depending on the intensity of using the machine wear and tear can occur to the driveline resulting in slipping of the V belts These V belts should then be tightened Adjusting the tension pulleys is done as follows see Figure 15 A Make sure that the Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord Make sure that the PTO axle is detached from the Verti Top Remove all nuts 1 and the safety cap 2 Loosen the lock nut 3 Loosen the nut 4 slightly so that the tension is just off Adjust the bolt 5 and adjust with this the tension of the V belts by moving the tension pulley Check the tension of the V belt by pulling on point A with a tension of 4 5 kg 9 9lbs The stretch should be 2 mm 0 08 Tighten the nut 4 Tighten the lock nut 3 Return the safety cap 2 to its location and mount all nuts 1 a FWON gt OND 23 16 2 CHANGING THE JIGGING SIEVE Figure 16 Verti Top comes with seven different interchangeable meshes for processing the different types of materials Changing the jigging sieve is done as follows see Figure 16
21. r Easily exchangeable sieve Integrated sliding brush that follows the terrain PTO axle Manual cylindrical container including tools Optional Sieve elements with various mesh dimensions Vacuum unit for dust particles 2 0 FIRST INSTALLATION TAKING THE MACHINE OFF THE PALLET Figure 8 The machine is placed vertically on the pallet To remove the pallet and to place the machine horizontally on the ground you take the following steps see Figure 8 A NEVER CRAWL UNDER THE MACHINE 1 Attach a cable to the lifting eyes one on both sides of the machine A Make sure that the cable crane lift can hoist minimum 600 kg 1 323 Ibs A Make sure that the rake section 2 is turned upwards and cannot be damaged when the machine is put on the subsoil Lift the machine including the pallet approx 50 mm 2 off the ground Take care that the machine is standing on the edge of the pallet 3 Lower the machine controlled and calmly until it stands completely on the subsoil AON A CAREFUL KEEP YOUR DISTANCE THE MACHINE CAN SLIDE 5 Dismantle the top rod pin and let the pallet 3 rotate carefully around the 3 point pins 5 until it stands on the subsoil 6 Remove the bottom 3 point pins 5 and remove the pallet 3 7 Connect the machine to the tractor please refer to Chapter 5 A Use the proper tractor please refer to the specifications A Turn off the tractor and secure the tractor Verti Top combination against
22. rding to the applicable stipulations of the local legislation 19 13 0 DETACHING THE VERTFTOP Figure 14 The machine can be detached from the tractor in the following manner See Figure 14 1 Drive the Verti Top to a parking area with a firm flat surface A Make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord A Switch off the tractor before descending 2 3 A GOON S Loosen the bolts 1 Unscrew the front roller with the spindles 2 so that the front roller drops to a maximum Use the keys from the toolbox 3 Using stellar knobs 4 screw in the rake section sufficiently deep so that the rake section cannot touch the subsoil when putting the machine down Carefully drop the Verti Top to the subsoil Release the top rod 5 Take the locking pin out of the pin 6 and pull the pin out of the top rod connection Detach the PTO Pull the locking pins out of the pins 8 and remove the lowest three point arms Make sure that the Verti Top stands stable and cannot roll away and or slide off Start the tractor and drive off When putting away the machine it is advised not to have the brush touch the subsoil or any other objects in order to prevent the risk of bending the brush hairs The top rod should be mounted and adjusted in the transport position for transporting the Verti Top in order to prevent damage to the machine and or tractor see Chapter 8 0 20 14
23. rocedure is as follows see Figure 19 A Make sure that the Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord 1 Loosen the wing nut 1 and adjust the stellar knob 2 Adjust both sides of the machine in a parallel manner For this purpose use the indication sticker 3 Downwards Less suction force Upwards More suction force Standard setting 2 2 Tighten the wing nut 1 when you have reached the desired setting 27 17 1 2 START STOP PROCEDURE OF THE VACUUM UNIT Since the vacuum unit is integrated with the basic Verti Top machine additional settings for the vacuum unit are not required Only the desired suction force setting is needed see Chapter 17 1 1 A When using the Verti Top Vacuum Unit combination protect yourself against hearing impairment by using the proper protection gear 17 1 3 EMPTYING THE DUST BAG Figure 20 Emptying the dust bag is done as follows see Figure 20 A Make sure that the tractor Verti Top is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord Switch off the tractor before descending Make sure that the Verti Top can no longer operate when emptying the dust bag Wear the proper personal protection gear when emptying the dust bag gt BB Open the door 1 of the vacuum box Loosen the taut band 2 Remove the dust bag 3 from the hooks 4 and take it out Empty the dust bag 3 Hang the dust bag 3 on the hooks 4 and fixed to the suction mouth 15
24. rti Top must be familiar with all the functions and control elements of the Verti Top before starting any work activities Attach the Verti Top to the towing vehicle according to the regulations Danger of injuries Check whether you have a clear field of vision both close by and far away before you depart Safety stickers with an identical meaning are attached to the sideboard Figure 4 5 and 6 and to the rear cover Figure 7 of the Verti Top These safety stickers must always be clearly visible and legible and must be replaced in case they have become damaged During operation NO persons are allowed within the danger zone of the Verti Top because there is danger of physical injuries caused by flying particles or substances Figure 5 Jef O54 FAN 4 Figure 5 Keep a distance of minimum 4 metres Figure 6 Figure 6 Pay attention to the permitted lifting capacity of the towing vehicle Dress appropriately Wear sturdy shoes with steel toecaps long trousers and tie up long hair Do not wear loose clothing Fig 7 7 Location of the safety stickers on both sides of the machine Figure 7 17 1 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD WARRANTY CONDITIONS REGISTRATION CARD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TECHNICAL DATA FIRST INSTALLATION TAKING THE MACHINE OFF THE PALLET LIST OF GENERAL COMPONENTS THE PTO LENGTH OF THE PTO Figure 10 USING THE PTO PTO INFORMATION AND MAINTENANCE ATTACHING THE M
25. s procedure is not executed as described below serious damage to the machine subsoil could be the result The start procedure is as follows see Figure 14 1 AON on 3 NN 0 1 12 13 Check the Verti Top for loose components and look whether all components function properly If loose components are observed or components do not function properly the problems must be solved before using the Verti Top Drive to the spot where the processing should take place Let the Verti Top sink into the subsoil with a smooth movement Adjust the working depth of the machine statically as described in Chapter 6 0 and adjust the rake as described in Chapter 6 1 Make sure that the tractor is blocked well and cannot move on its own accord A Switch off the tractor before descending If required the top rod can be placed in the slotted hole 4 in the terrain following operating position Raise the Verti Top and drive to the starting point Let the machine drop until the machine hovers above the ground at approx 50 mm Engage the tractor in the correct gear Switch on the PTO with a low number of motor revolutions Raise the number of PTO revolutions to approx 300 rpm Set the tractor in forward motion and let the Verti Top sink onto the pre adjusted bearing rollers with a smooth movement Raise the number of PTO revolutions to the maximum value of 540 rpm Increase the driving speed to maximum 12 km h 7 5 mph Stopp
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