Amadas Reel Rain Traveler Series User manual

Reel Rain
Traveler Irrigation
Series
B2000 & B3000
Beg. S/N 380000
December 2002
MAN064
©2002

Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation Series B2000 and B3000 are manufactured
by Amadas Industries:
You can find us on the Web at:
www.amadas.com
or e-mail us at:
[email protected]
P.O. Box 1833
Suffolk, VA 23439
(mailing)
1100 Holland Road
Suffolk, VA 23434
(shipping)
[phone] (Phone)
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P.O. Box 3687
Albany, GA 31701
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1701 South Slappey Blvd.
Albany, GA 31706
(shipping)
[phone] (Phone)
[phone] (FAX)

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Table of
Contents
Welcome ...................................................iii
1. Safety .....................................................1
Overview ................................................2
Safety Symbols ......................................3
Safety Guidelines ...................................5
Decals Locations....................................7
2. Preparation ............................................9
Dealer Preparation ...............................10
Unload and Assemble .....................11
Install Hydraulic Hoses....................13
Track Gun Cart ................................15
Hook Up the Gun Cart .....................16
Attach the Gun.................................19
User Preparation ..................................20
Post Delivery Inspection ..................20
Lubrication.......................................21
Adjust Gun Cart Width.....................22
Inspection Checklist.........................23
3. Transportation....................................25
With Gun Cart ......................................26
Without Gun Cart .................................27
4. Operation Overview ...........................30
Reel Rain Operation.............................30
Performance ....................................30
Equipment Applications...................31
Displays...........................................31
Flow Rate ........................................32
Hose Indicator .................................32
Charts and Tables................................33
Nelson 200 Series Big Gun .............33

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4. Operation Overview (Cont’d)
Komet Twin 202/Plus ...................... 33
Travel Lane Spacing ....................... 34
Hose Speed .................................... 35
Turbine .......................................35
Engine ........................................36
Irrigation Rate..................................37
Depth of Water Applied ...................37
Tachometer Conversion..................38
5. Machine Setup and Operation .......... 39
Towing .................................................40
Tow to the Field...............................41
Detach Tractor.................................42
Machine Placement .............................43
Position Machine............................. 43
Lower Stabilizer Legs...................... 44
Ready Machine ............................... 45
Set Up Gun Cart.............................. 46
Connect Hose ................................. 47
Pull Out Hose ..................................47
Connect to Water Supply ................48
Make Adjustments........................... 49
Machine Operation...............................50
Cutoff Bar ........................................50
Gas Drive ........................................51
Change Gas Drive Speed Range.... 55
Turbine Drive................................... 56
Change Turbine Drive Speed
Range............................................59
Terminating the Run ............................ 60
End the Run .................................... 61
Rewind Hose with PTO Shaft.......... 66
6. Adjustments.......................................69
Overview ..............................................70
Automatic Shutoff.................................70
Compensation Adjustment................... 71
Engine Drive....................................72
Turbine ............................................73
Digital Speed Readout ......................... 75
Dip Switch Settings .........................76
Level Wind Timing ............................... 77
Stabilizer Legs .....................................79
Hydraulic Stabilizer Legs and
Turntable .......................................79
Thrown Down Stabilizer Legs..........80
Crank Down Stabilizer Legs............81
Gun Carts ............................................ 82
Drains.............................................. 82
Main Wheels ................................... 83
Nose Wheel .................................... 83
Gun Speed...................................... 83
Guns ................................................... 84
Nozzles ........................................... 85
Tension Adjustments ........................... 86
7. Maintenance........................................ 87
Performing Maintenance ..................... 88
Lubrication ........................................... 89
Lubrication Schedule ...................... 89
Chains............................................. 90
Gearbox .......................................... 91
Grease Fittings................................ 92
Inlet Spindle Bearing....................... 92
PTO Shaft ....................................... 92
Tires................................................ 93
Traverse Assembly ......................... 93
Wheel Bearings/Gun Cart ............... 94
Wheel Bearings/Reel Rain.............. 94
Preventative Maintenance ................... 95
Level Wind Chain............................ 96
Traverse Chain ............................... 96
Drum Drive Chain ........................... 97
Drive Chains ................................... 97
Stabilizer Legs ................................ 98
Engine............................................. 98
Seals............................................... 99
Off-season Storage ........................... 100
Troubleshooting................................. 101
Warranty Statement ............................. 103

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Welcome
To
Amadas
Industries
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
industry. Amadas equipment is currently at
work throughout the United States and in
many other countries. This equipment
ranges from the Magnum Fource Peanut
Combine, Tree Bark Processing and
Packaging Machinery, Hi-Speed Cotton
Stalk Puller/Chopper to the Reel Rain
Traveler Irrigation Systems.

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Reel Rain
Traveler
Irrigation Series
B2000 & B3000
Congratulations on your purchase of a Reel
Rain Irrigator. We're proud of our Reel Rain
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 yields. 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.
Benefits
The Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation System
offers the following benefits:
•Performance under the toughest
conditions.
Gas Engine Reel Rain B2000
Turbine Engine Reel Rain B3000
With flow rates of up to 770 gallons per
minute, a Reel Rain irrigator can irrigate
up to 17 acres per hour, applying one
inch of water. A specially designed
chassis and drive train guarantee long
life, high reliability, and maximum
versatility.
•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

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you to irrigate different sizes and shapes
of fields at different locations.
•Standard digital speed readout on
turbine powered units.
Digital speed readout allows you to
easily and quickly determine hose
retrieval speed. 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.
•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 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, providing 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
B2000/B3000 Reel Rain is available
with either a 4” or 4 ½” (inside diameter)
hose.
•Available with two gun carts.
Two gun carts are available, the M40G
and MH50. The M40G operates with up
to 3 guns. It has a ground clearance of
less than 6 inches and is recommended
for orchards, turf, or pasture. The M40G
is also well suited to pumping 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.

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MH50B
Optional Features
Both the Reel Rain B2000 and B3000
feature a variety of options:
•Air Purge Kit. The air purge kit is used
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.
•Hydraulic Stabilizer Legs 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.
Hydraulic Stabilizer Legs and Turntable
•Crankdown Stabilizer Legs. Stabilizer
legs are easily cranked down and
planted into the ground to provide
support for the Reel Rain.
Crankdown Stabilizer Legs
•Throwdown Stabilizer Legs. Stabilizer
legs are unpinned and thrown into the
ground, providing secure support for the
Reel Rain.
Throwdown Stabilizer Legs
•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 pulling vehicle.
•Auxiliary Axle Extension Kit. This kit
moves the auxiliary axle out so that a
booster pump can be mounted.

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•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.
Nelson Gun
Komet Gun

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Performance Data
Flow Rate
(G.P.M.)
150 PSI Input
Time for One
Pull, Applying
1" of Water
(hrs)
Model
Number
Hose
Length
Hose I.D.
(Inches)
Typical
Lane
Spacing
(Feet)
No. of
Acres
covered
in One
Pull Turbine Gas Turbine Gas
Nelson Gun
SR200
Komet Gun
Twin
202/Plus
3450L
3450
3400
1400
1300
1500
4.5
4.5
4.0
310
320
300
10.83
10.47
11.14
550
615
425
600
675
465
8.9
7.7
11.9
8.2
7.0
10.8
80PSI
80PSI
80PSI
80PSI
80PSI
80PSI
2450
2400
1050
1250
4.5
4.1
330
320
8.94
10.11
670
470
770
540
6.0
9.7
5.3
8.5
80PSI
80PSI
80PSI
80PSI

Reel Rain B2000/B3000 Safety
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1.
Safety
Overview................................................ 2
Safety Symbols...................................... 3
Safety Guidelines .................................. 5
Decal Locations ..................................... 7

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Overview
Safety is the responsibility of everyone.
Although safety features are
incorporated into the machine and
dangerous areas marked, ultimately,
careful operation is the best prevention
against accidents. To reduce the risk of
accidents, please read thoroughly and
follow the safety instructions and
messages included in this manual and
on the machine.
Safety Symbols Used
The three safety symbols used on the
machine and in this manual are shown
below. The following section explains
each of these symbols in detail.
DANGER!
WARNING!
CAUTION!
Please familiarize yourself with each
symbol and its meaning. It is crucial
to your safety and the safety of others
that you follow the safety precautions
indicated by these symbols.
Protective Devices
Protective guards and shields have been
installed to protect the user from
hazards.
Never remove, tamper with, or modify
guards or shields. To do so could
result in serious personal injury or
death.
If it is necessary to remove a shield to
perform maintenance, it is essential
that the shield be replaced prior to
operating the Reel Rain.
Careful Lifting
Please follow safe lifting procedures when
installing or removing any equipment. Use a
second person as a helper when indicated by
the weight of an item.
Hydraulics Warning
If your Reel Rain is equipped with the optional
hydraulics kit, please carefully read the
following:
Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic or other lines. Tighten
all connections before applying pressure.
Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard.
Protect hands and body from high pressure
fluids.
If an accident occurs, see a doctor
immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin
must be surgically removed within a few hours
or gangrene may result. Doctors unfamiliar
with this type of injury should reference a
knowledgeable medical source. Such
information is available from Deere &
Company Medical Department in Moline,
Illinois, U.S.A.

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Safety Symbols
Danger
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous
situation, which if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. The use of the word
DANGER is limited to the most extreme
situations. Extreme care should be taken when
you are near these areas. DANGER decals are
located at, or as near as possible to, these
areas.
DANGER!
Warning
This symbol identifies areas or practices, which
if not avoided, could result in serious personal
injury. These injuries could range from minor
cuts to dismemberment. Warning decals are
located at, or as near as possible to, these
areas.
WARNING!
Caution
This symbol identifies a potentially hazardous
situation, which if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices that could
cause damage to the machine. Caution decals
are located at, or as near as possible, to these
areas.
CAUTION!

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Safety Alert Symbol
This symbol alerts you to possible hazards.
Follow the recommended precautions and
safe operating procedures. If you have any
questions, please contact your dealer or the
manufacturer.
Safety Instructions
Safety features have been designed into the
machine with hazardous areas marked.
Please read and follow the instructions in this
manual prior to operating, maintaining, or
servicing this machine.
Notes
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 damage.
Example:
NOTE! The engine has an automatic
shutoff that engages if the oil level is too
low. Refer to the Honda Manual for more
information on the engine.

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Safety Guidelines
Many accidents can be
prevented by knowing about
safety. Prevent hazards by
reading the safety warnings in
this manual. Alert others to
potential hazards.
Remember all machinery can be
dangerous if used incorrectly.
Please operate carefully. Safety
is only a word until it is put into
practice.
When operating this machine:
•Do NOT climb or ride on this machine at
any time.
•Do NOT let anyone stand between the
machine and the gun cart.
•Make sure that everyone is clear of the
machine prior to and during operation.
•Keep all shields in place.
•Keep fingers, feet, and loose clothing
away from moving parts.
•Do NOT stand near high pressure water
lines while pressurizing the system.
•Do NOT operate the machine with an
inlet pressure exceeding 150 PSI.
•Lower the stabilizer legs and jack prior
to towing out the hose.
•Periodically check all nuts and bolts for
tightness.
•Stand clear of the gun while in
operation.
•Do NOT stand in front of the gun during
operation. The high velocity water
exiting the gun can cause injury.
When transporting this machine:
•Always use safety chains when towing
the irrigator.
•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.
•Do NOT operate or transport the
machine unless the turntable is locked.
•Make sure the machine is level when it
is towed.
When performing maintenance on this
machine:
•Do NOT make adjustments or attempt
any maintenance while the machine is in
operation.

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•Always engage the reel brake before
attempting any maintenance or
adjustments.
•Do NOT change gun nozzles while there
is water pressure in the system.

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Decal Locations
Safety decals identify specific hazards and
general safety. Please note the following
about the decals:
•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.
•For replacement decals, call your
AMADAS parts representative.
•Replacement safety decals are available
free of charge.
Decals Included
The following are some of the safety decals
included on the Reel Rain:
8139 CAUTION Drain Turbine to Prevent
Freezing
8622 CAUTION MAXIMUM RATED
PRESSURE 150 PSI
8191 CAUTION Do NOT Operate this
machine until you have read and
understand the operators manual. If you do
not have a copy of the operators manual
contact your dealer or our factory
Immediately.
8544 DANGER P.T.O. Shafts are
Dangerous
8282 WARNING Disconnect Water &
Disengage Main Drive Before Changing Belt
8183 DANGER Do Not Clean, Lubricate,
Adjust or Repair this machine while in
operation
8193 CAUTION Pinch Point
8619 WARNING Before Operating or
Towing: 1) Turntable (if so equipped) must
be in the locked position. 2) All shields
must be in place and secured. 3) Check &
Tighten all Wheel lugs. 4) All disconnects
must be securely fastened before applying
pressure = Maximum pressure 150 PSI. 5)
Stabilizers and jack must be in place before
towing out the hose. 6) Maximum towing
speed = 20 MPH.

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Reel Rain Series B2000/B3000 Preparation
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2.
Preparation
Dealer Preparation....................................10
Unload and Assemble ...........................11
Install Hydraulic Hoses..........................13
Track Gun Cart......................................15
Hook Up the Gun Cart...........................16
Attach the Gun ......................................19
User Preparation.......................................20
Post Delivery Inspection........................20
Lubrication.............................................21
Adjust Gun Cart Width...........................22
Inspection Checklist ..............................23

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Dealer Preparation
This section provides information for
preparing the Reel Rain Traveler Irrigation
System for delivery to the user.
The amount of preparation required
depends on the following:
•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.
•The gun cart must be tracked to make
sure that it rolls in a straight line. Then
the gun cart needs to be attached to the
hose and the gun bolted to the cart.
Turbine Reel Rain B2000