Amazone ZA-M User manual

Spreading chart
az
ZA-M
Centrifugalbroadcaster
withOS-discs
MH732 A.001
Printed inGermany
Beforeoperating machinery
carefullyreadtheinstruction
bookandadheretothesafety
advice!
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AMAZONE Fertilizer Advisory Service
Pleasenotethat the individualspreading propertiesofthe fertilizerhaveagreatinfluenceon the lateraldistribution
and the spread rate. Forthisreason the setting valuesstated inthe setting chart can onlybe guide values.
The spreading propertiesdepend on
-the variationsinthe physicaldata(specificgravity,granulation,slippage etc.)alsowithinthe samefertilizer
type and brand
-the differing fertilizerqualitydue toatmosphericinfluencesand/orstorage conditions
Wecannot guarantee that yourfertilizer, even withthe samenameand fromthe samemanufacturer, hasthe same
spreading propertiesasthe fertilizerstated inthesetting chart. The recommended settingsforlateral distribution
refersolelytothe weight distribution and not tothe nutrient distribution (thisappliesparticularlytomixed fertilizers).
Anyclaimfordamagesotherthan tothe centrifugal spreadershall be precluded.
By deciding topurchasean AMAZONE fertilizerspreaderyou getaccesstothe “AMAZONE Fertilizer
Advisory Service”becausewewantyou towork economicallyand eco-friendly.The AMAZONE Fertilizer
Advisory Servicewilldetermine the individualspreading propertiesofyourfertilizerbytesting a3kgfertilizer
sampleand giveyou setting recommendationsforyourdesired working width(s).The AMAZONE Fertilizer
Advisory Serviceisvery usefulifyou arenotsureabout the fertilizerorigin,fertilizerdesignation orfertilizerquality,
orif the fertilizerisnot yetcontained inthe setting chart.
Ifthe fertilizercan not clearlybe assigned toacertainfertilizertype inthe setting chart,
-go towww.amazone.de ®FertilizerDatabasewereyou willfind the latest setting charts
-the AMAZONE FertilizerAdvisory Servicewillprovide telephone supportinclassifying yourfertilizer
and givesetting recommendationsforyourfertilizerspreader
-the AMAZONE FertilizerAdvisoryServicewill giveyou settingrecommendationsaftertesting asmall
fertilizersample(3kg)
-contact yourlocalrepresentative
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Readand observe theoperatormanualand thesafetyinstructionspriortocommissioning!
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Ammonium Nitrate
AN 34.4%N prills Ø 2,37 mm 12
Ammonium sulphate
Ammonium sulfate 26%N + 13%S granular Ø 3,52 mm 14
Calcium Ammonium Nitrate
CAN 26%N prills Ø 2,58 mm 16
CAN 27%N granular Ø 3,88 mm 18
Lime
Lime, granular Ø 3,38 mm 20
Nitrochalk
CN, CN Sulphur granular Ø 3,13 mm 22
NP fertilizers
DAP 18/46 granular Ø 3,47 mm 24
MAP 12/52 granular Ø 3,05 mm 26
NPK fertilizers
NPK granular Ø 3,65 mm 28
NPK prills Ø 3,08 mm 30
NS fertilizers
NS 24%N + 6%S granular Ø 4,05 mm 32
Organic fertilizer
Organic fertilizer pellets 0,64kg/l 34
SOBAC Quaterna® pellets 36
PK-fertilizer
PK granular Ø 3,61 mm 38
PK, rough Ø 3,25mm 40
S- fertilizer
Tiger 90 42
Seed
Autumn Turnips 44
Barley (not dressed)) 46
Clover 48
Corn (not dressed) 50
Lucerne 52
Oats (not dressed)) 54
Oil radish 56
Phacelia 58
Rape seed 60
Rye Grass 62
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Seed
Rye (not dressed) 64
Sunowers (cleaned) 66
Wheat (not dressed) 68
White lupines (not dressed) 70
Winter bird rape 72
Winter vetches 74
Yellow mustard 76
Slug pellets
Slug pellets MESUROL® 78
Slug pellets METAREX® 80
Sulphate of ammonia
Sulphate of ammonia 21%N + 24%S granular Ø 1,37 mm 82
Sulphate of ammonia 21%N + 24%S granular Ø 2,31 mm 84
Sulphate of ammonia 21%N + 24%S granular Ø 2,45 mm 86
Urea
Urea 46%N granular Ø 3,02 mm 88
Urea 46%N granular Ø 3,15 mm 90
Urea 46%N granular Ø 3,68 mm 92
Urea 46%N prills Ø 2,12 mm 94
Urea 46%N prills Ø 2,28 mm 96
Urea 46%N prills Ø 2,66 mm 98
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1 General
1.1 Instructionsforavoiding spreading errors
-Storethe fertilizerproperly(refertomanufacturer'sinstructions)
-Adjustthe machine inaccordancewiththe setting charts,the Internetdatabaseand observing the
recommended instructionsinthe operatormanual.
-Check the spread ratebeforestarting spreading.
-Check the adjustedworking width(distancebetweenthe tramlines)using the mobiletestkit(optional
equipment)when using unknowntypesoffertilizerand alsoforgeneralchecking purposes.
1.2 Generalinstructionsformachineadjustment
-Observethe generalsafetyinstructionsinthe operatormanual.
-Makesurethe guardtube isfitted.
-The operating heightismeasured atthe spreading disc,and isusuallyhorizontaland at80 cmabovehalf
crop growth
-Normallythe spreading discspeed is720min-1
1.3 Specialinstructionsforspreadingslugpellets
Slug pelletscan be verydangerousforchildren and pets(e.g.dogs).Keep outofreachofchildren and
pets. Alwaysobservethe manufacturer'sinstructionsforuse!
The standardversion ofthe centrifugalspreadercan alsobe used forthe wide spreading ofslug pellets.The
spread rateofslug pelletsisrelativelylow(e.g.3kg/ha).
Avoidinhaling of productdustand directskincontact whenfilling the centrifugalspreader(wearprotectivegloves).
Thoroughlywashyourhandsand skinpartsaffected withwaterand soap afterapplication.
When handling slug pelletsalwaysobservethe manufacturer'sinstructionsand thegeneralsafetyprecautions
governing the handling of plantprotection products(BBAleafletno. 18).
Ensurethatthe two slidesarelocked closed when driving tothe fieldand back.Incasesofan uncontrolled
discharge ofspreading materialinaconcentrated area,collectorremovethatmaterialimmediately.Ensurewhen
spreading slug pelletsthatthe outletsaperturesarealwayscovered byspreading materialand thatthe machine is
operated at aconstant spreading discspeed. Aresidualquantityofapprox. 0.7kgperhoppertipcannot bespread
asdesignated.Toemptythe spreaderopen the slidesand collectthe materialrunning out(e.g.on adropcloth),
and keep itinaclosed containerinaplaceoutofreach(ofchildren and pets).
Refertothe following pagesforthe ratesettingsofthe spreader. Thesevaluesareguide values. Alwaysperforma
two-side spread ratecheck beforespreading.Forfurtherinformation refertothe operatormanualcorresponding to
the machine.
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2 Spread ratesetting
Dependenton the specification ofthe spreader,the spread rateissetviathe on-boardcomputerormanuallyvia
the shutterslide on the machine. Refertothe corresponding operatormanual forthe detailed procedure.
Beforestarting spreading,the spreadratefactorforthe fertilizerconcerned shouldbe entered intothe on-board
computerasafirstapproximation forthe calibration factor.The spread ratefactorcan be taken fromthe setting
chart.
3 Checkingthespreadrate
The spread ratecan be checked bymeansofthe included calibration bucketwhen the spreaderisstationary orby
traveling overacertainmeasured distance. Refertotheoperatormanualforthe detailed procedure.
Ifthe fertilizerspreaderisequippedwithaweighing system, the spreadratecan alsobecheckedduring operation.
Refertothe operatormanual ofthe on-boardcomputerforthe detailed procedure.
4 Twindisc spreaders
4.1 Spreadingdiscs
Withatwindiscspreaderfrom AMAZONE itispossibletospreadvariousworking widthswithonlyonesetof
spreading discs.Refertothe setting chart,theInternetdatabaseorthe recommended adjustmentsforinformation
about whichspreading discisrequired forwhichworking width.
4.2 Adjusting theworkingwidth
Lateraldistribution isinfluenced bythe spreading propertiesofthe fertilizerused.The mostimportant
characteristicswhichinfluencethe spreading propertiesaregranulesize,bulkdensity,surfacequalityand
moisture. Dependent on the type offertilizerused the spreading discspermit adjustment ofvariousworking widths.
The spreading vanescan be swivelled around apivot point (Fig. 1)topermit adjustment forthe different working
widths. The adjustmentsareread at position 1or2
Fig. 1
a= spread rateon bothsides[kg/ha] b= working width[m]
f= flowrateon one side [kg/s]s= distance[m]
v= velocity[km/h] t= time[s]
6,3×=
t
s
v
b
v
f
a×
×
=72000
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Turning the spreading vanesinthe direction of rotation (Fig. 1/A) of the spreading discs(toahighernumerical
scalevalue)willincreasethe working width.
Turning theminthe oppositedirection (Fig. 1/B) willreducethe working width.The shorterspreading vane
distributesthe fertilizerprimarilyinthe centerof the spread pattern, whereasthe longervane coversthe outerarea.
4.3 Exampleofhow touse thesettingchart
Working width: 18m
-Takethe page of the fertilizerfromthe fertilizerlist
-Refertothe chartforthe vane position ofthe spreading disccorresponding to18mand position the
spreading vanesinaccordancewithchapter4.2.
-Withan on-boardcomputer:enterthe spread ratefactorofthe fertilizerintothe on-boardcomputerasa
first approximation forthe calibration factor
Withoutan on-boardcomputer:refertothe spread ratesetting chartforthe slide position and adjustthe
slidesaccordingly.
5 Checkinglateraldistributionwith mobiletestkit(optionalequipment)
Lateraldistribution isinfluenced bythe spreading propertiesofthe fertilizerused.The mostimportant
characteristicswhichinfluencethe spreading propertiesare,asisgenerallyknown,granulesize,bulkdensity,
surfacequalityand moisture.Thesepropertiescan change e.g.due toenvironmentalinfluences.Forthisreason
the valuesstated inthe setting chartareonlyapproximatevalues. Werecommend checking the lateraldistribution
ofthe fertilizerspreaderbymeansofthe mobiletestkit. Refertothe corresponding operatormanualforthe
detailed procedure.
Fig. 2
6 Side,boundary andwater course spreadingat½workingwidth
6.1 Sidespreading
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Almostfullfertilization up tothe fieldedge isachieved,ifyou mayfertilisebeyond the fieldedge,e.g.yourown,
adjacentfieldstobe treated identically(exceptnearsurfacewater).Inthiswayanyunderfertilized edge stripsare
avoided.Do notreducetheslide position inthesecases.You will find the settingsforthe respectivefertilizersin
thissetting chart.
Fig. 3
6.2 Boundary spreading
Avoidsanyfertilizerspreading beyondthe boundary,e.g.incaseofareasnottobe treatedidentically.An
underfertilized edge stripof 2to6misautomaticallyproduced dependent on the distanceofthe first tramline tothe
boundary (see Fig.4)Reducethe spreadrateon theboundary side bythe stated value.Inthiswayyouwill
achievethe bestlateral distribution possible.You will find the settingsforthe respectivefertilizersinthissetting
chart.
Fig. 4
6.3 Water course spreading
Incaseofwatercoursespreading itispossibletostillspread withasafetydistance,e.g.nearsurfacewaters.
Consequentlyunderfertilization ofthe edge stripishigherthan incaseofboundary spreading.Reducetheslide
position (spread rate)on the boundary side bythe stated value.Inthiswayyou will achievethe bestlateral
distribution possible. You willfind the settingsforthe respectivefertilizersinthissetting chart.
Fig. 5
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6.4 When carryingoutside,boundary orwater course spreading
6.4.1 Withhydraulicspreadingdisc drive
The adjustment ofthe spreading disconthe fieldedge side dependsonthe working width, the kind offertilizer, the
spreading mode (side, boundary orwatercoursespreading)and the spreading disc.
Effectof speed changes:
-Speed increase: spreading range larger, spread patternflatter
-Speed reduction: spreading range smaller, spread patternsteeper
Toavoidoverfertilization ofthe edge stripthe spreadratemustbe reduced viathe on-boardcomputerincases
whereboundary and watercoursespreading.
6.4.2 With mechanicalspreadingdisc drive
6.4.2.1WithLimiter
The setting forthe Limiterdependson the working width,the kind offertilizer,the spreading mode (side,boundary
orwatercoursespreading)and the spreading disc. TheLimiterisoperated byahydrauliccylinder.
The valuesofthe setting chartsmustbe regarded asguide values,sincethe fertilizerpropertiesmaydiffer
considerably.
Ifnecessary readjust the Limiterasfollows:
-Iftoo muchfertilizerisspread beyond the fieldboundary (particularlywherewatercoursespreading),the
Limitermust be adjusted toahighernumericalvalue,i.e. shorterboundary distances
-Ifthe fertilizerfailstoreachthe boundary (particularlyincaseofboundary spreading)orthe field-side
underfertilisation area at theedgeseemstoo large (particularlyincaseofside spreading), the Limitermust
be adjusted toasmallernumericalvalue,i.e. widerboundary distances
Incaseof boundary distancesof 10 mand less itisrecommended tomakethe correctionsinstepsof 2positions,
incaseofboundary distancesabove10 minstepsof 1position each.
6.4.2.2WithTele-Setspreadingdiscs
Adjustmentofthe Tele-Setspreading discsdependson the working width,the kind offertilizerand the spreading
mode (side,boundary orwatercoursespreading).
Effectof the adjustment:
a)Change invane positions
-Swiveling the telescopicvanestoahigherscalesetting value:spreading range wider,spreadpattern
steeper.
b)Change invane length
-Adjusting the outerpartofthe vane on the scaletowardsahighersetting value:spreading range wider,
spread patternflatter.
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Conversion to USCustomary Unitsmeasurements
Ifyou aremorefamiliarwiththe USCustomary rates(forexample:lbs/ac. ormph)the following conversion system
will be convenient. Tofind the rateoflbs/ac.calculatethe given ratesinkg/ha (kilogramsperhectare).Example:
CAN27%N
1ha =2.47 ac. 300 kg/ha–15 m–12 km/h=Shutter35
1ac. =0.405 ha kg/ha x0.89 =lbs/ac.
1kg =2.205 lbs mx3.28 =ft
300 kg=661.5lbs km/hx0.62 =mph
300 kg/ha =267.8lbs/ac.267.8lbs/ac.–50 ft–7.5mph=Shutter 35
Conversion frommetricfigures to USCustomary figures:
A. Spinnerdisc heightsabove ground/crop
1cm = 4/10 inch 78 cm = 30 9/16 inches
2cm = 8/10 inch 80 cm = 31 ½ inches
3cm = 1 2/10 inches 82 cm = 32 ¼ inches
5cm = 2 inches 83 cm = 32 9/16 inches
45 cm = 17 ¾ inches 84 cm = 33 inches
50 cm = 19 2/3inches 86 cm = 34 7/8inches
55 cm = 21 2/3inches 89 cm = 35 inches
60 cm = 23 2/3inches 90 cm = 35 ½ inches
63 cm = 24 8/10 inches 93 cm = 36 ½ inches
65 cm = 25 9/16 inches 94 cm = 37 inches
68 cm = 26 ¾ inches 95 cm = 37 4/10 inches
70 cm = 27 ½ inches 96 cm = 37 8/10 inches
75 cm = 29 ½ inches 97 cm = 38 2/10 inches
76 cm = 30 inches 100 cm = 39 3/8inches
77 cm = 30 1/3inches
B. Effective spreadingwidths
10 m = 32 ¾ feet 24 m = 78 ¾ feet
12 m = 40 feet 27 m = 88 ½ feet
15 m = 50 feet 28 m = 92 feet
16 m = 52 ½ feet 30 m = 98 ½ feet
18 m = 59 feet 32 m = 105 feet
20 m = 65 ½ feet 36 m = 118 feet
21 m = 69 feet 40 m = 131 feet
C. Speeds
1km/h = 0.6mph 10 km/h = 6.2mph
6km/h = 3.7mph 12 km/h = 7.5mph
8km/h = 5.0mph 14 km/h = 8.7mph
D.Weights
1kg = 2.205 lbs
1lb = 0.454 kg
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