APV ES 100 M3 Special Operational manual

Translation of the original
operating manual
ES 100 M3 Special
Read carefully before initial operation!
Version: 08/2019, V1.3
Order no.: 00600-3-744

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It may NOT
seem inconvenient and unnecessary to read and observe the
operating instructions. It is not enough to hear and see from
others that an implement is good, and then to buy it and
believe that everything takes care of itself. The person
concerned would then not only cause damage to himself, but
also make the mistake of assuming that the cause of any
problems is due to the implement, instead of himself. To
ensure success, one has to go into the spirit of things, and
instruct oneself about the purpose of all equipment on the
implement and gain experience with its handling. Only then
can one be satisfied both with the implement and oneself.
These operating instructions aim to achieve this.
Leipzig-Plagwitz 1872

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Contents
1 EC Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................5
2 Identification of the implement..................................................................................6
3 Service .....................................................................................................................6
4 Warranty...................................................................................................................7
5 Accident prevention and safety instructions .............................................................7
5.1 Intended use.......................................................................................................7
5.2 General safety-related instructions and accident prevention regulations............8
5.3 Mounted implements ..........................................................................................9
5.4 Maintenance.....................................................................................................10
6 Safety signs............................................................................................................11
7 Technical data ........................................................................................................12
8 Basic information....................................................................................................13
8.1 Layout and mode of operation..........................................................................13
8.2 Mounting on the tractor.....................................................................................13
8.3 Mounting on an implement ...............................................................................13
8.4 Attachment of the control box...........................................................................14
8.5 Electrical connections.......................................................................................14
8.6 Emptying and removing the hopper..................................................................15
8.7 Control box .......................................................................................................15
9 Main display ...........................................................................................................17
9.1 Working on the field..........................................................................................18
9.2 Area calculation................................................................................................18
9.3 Calibration test .................................................................................................18
9.4 Emptying ..........................................................................................................19
9.5 Daily counter ....................................................................................................19
9.6 Area..................................................................................................................20
9.7 Operating hours................................................................................................20
9.8 Operating voltage .............................................................................................20
9.9 Motor1 ..............................................................................................................20
9.10 Select language ............................................................................................20
10 Settings ..................................................................................................................21
10.1 Spreading width ............................................................................................21
10.2 Regulation of the seed rate ...........................................................................22
10.3 Agitator..........................................................................................................22
10.4 Spreading disc, lateral distribution, throwing vanes ......................................22
10.5 Point of impact adjustment ............................................................................23
11 Setting charts .........................................................................................................24
12 Controller messages...............................................................................................29
12.1 Notes.............................................................................................................29
12.2 Errors ............................................................................................................29
13 Maintenance and care............................................................................................30
13.1 General information.......................................................................................30
14 Storage and disposal..............................................................................................30
15 Accessories ............................................................................................................31
15.1 Chassis lifting unit sensor..............................................................................31
15.2 Top link lifting unit sensor..............................................................................32
15.3 7-pin signal cable ..........................................................................................33

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15.4 Linkage sensor pull switch ............................................................................34
15.5 Tractor cable set ...........................................................................................35
15.6 Cable extension 5 m (4-pin) ..........................................................................35
15.7 Quad (ATV) bracket ......................................................................................35
15.8 Height-adjustable quad (ATV) bracket ..........................................................36
15.9 Pick-up mounting bracket..............................................................................36
15.10 Precision dispersion plate .............................................................................36
15.11 Calibration bag ..............................................................................................37
16 My idea...................................................................................................................38
17 Index.......................................................................................................................39

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1 EC Declaration of Conformity
In compliance with Directive 2006/42/EC
The manufacturer APV - Technische Produkte GmbH,
Dallein 15, AT-3753 Hötzelsdorf hereby declares that the product
single disc spreader "ES 100 M3 Special" with digital and speed-controlled module,
Implement type designation / serial no. (see handover declaration and title page)
to which this declaration of conformity refers, complies with the relevant basic safety
and health requirements of EC Directive 2006/42/EC as well as the requirements of
other relevant EC Directives.
2004/108/EC EMC Directive
2006/42/EC Directive
If applicable: Title / Number / Current version of the other EC Directives
For proper implementation of the safety and health requirements mentioned in the EC
Directives, the following standards and / or technical specifications were taken into
account:
EN 14018 Agricultural and forestry machinery – Seed drills – Safety
EN 14982 Agricultural and forestry machinery ―Electromagnetic compatibility
EN 349 Safety of machinery – Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human
body
EN 60204-1 Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment
EN 953 Safety of machinery – Guards
ISO 12100 Safety of machinery; General principles for design; Risk assessment and
risk reduction
ISO 13857 Safety of machinery; Safety distances
If applicable: Title / Number / Current version
Your CE contact person at APV is Mr. Jürgen Schöls.
He can be reached at the telephone number [phone].
Dallein, 08/2019
City, Date
Signature
Ing. Jürgen Schöls
Management

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2 Identification of the implement
Clear identification
The spreader can be clearly identified by the following information on the type plate:
•Designation
•Model
•Production number
Position of the type plate
The type plate is located on the steel rack, on the right side above the safety bar.
Figure with the type plate
The image shows the layout of the type
plate:
The data on the type plate have the
following meaning:
No.
Meaning
1 Designation
2 Model
3 Production number
4 Weight
5 Year of manufacture
3 Service
Please contact our service address in the following cases:
•If you still have questions regarding the handling of the spreader despite the
information provided in this operating manual
•For spare parts orders
•To order maintenance and repair work
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
HEADQUARTERS
Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.apv.at
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4 Warranty
Please check the implement for any transport damage immediately upon receipt. Later
claims regarding transport damage can no longer be considered.
We provide a one-year factory warranty as of the date of delivery (your invoice or the
delivery slip serve as a warranty certificate).
This warranty is applicable for cases of material or construction faults and does not
include parts that are damaged by normal or excessive wear.
The warranty expires
•if damage is caused by external forces.
•in cases of operating errors.
•if the prescribed requirements are not met.
•if the implement is modified, expanded or equipped with third-party spare parts
without our permission.
•if the implement is cleaned with water.
•if the spreader is used for snow and ice removal.
5 Accident prevention and safety instructions
This chapter contains general rules of conduct for the intended use of the
implement and safety-related information that should always be observed for
your personal safety.
The general accident prevention regulations of the respective countries must be
observed.
The implement may only be used by persons who are informed of the hazards.
5.1 Intended use
•The single disc spreader is used to spread agricultural seed. It is designed solely for
normal use in agricultural operations (intended use).
•Any other use is considered to be non-intended. The manufacturer is not liable for
any resulting damage, the operator alone bears the associated risk.
•Intended use also includes compliance with the conditions for operation,
maintenance, and repairs prescribed by the manufacturer.
•The implement may only be used, maintained and repaired by persons who have
relevant experience and were instructed on the risks. The safety instructions must
also be handed over to other users.
•The single disc spreader may not be used in the rain or in a thunderstorm.
•The applicable accident prevention regulations as well as the other generally safety-
related, occupational health and road traffic regulations must also be observed.
•The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from unauthorised
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5.2 General safety-related instructions and accident prevention
regulations
•Check the implement and the tractor for road and operational safety before every
use!
•The implements must be checked regularly by the operator (before every use) for
any fractures and cracks, chafe marks, leaks, loose bolts and connections,
vibrations, unusual sounds, and to ensure they function correctly.
•Observe the generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations!
•The warning and information signs applied to the implement provide important
instructions for safe operation, observe them for the sake of your own safety!
•Observe the respective regulations when using public roads!
•Before starting work, get to know all of the equipment and operating elements as well
as their functions. It is too late to do so during operation!
•The view on the mounted single disc spreader and the hazardous movement area
must be clear to check the procedure.
•The user should wear close-fitting clothing. Avoid wearing loose clothes!
•Hearing protection should be used, if necessary.
•Keep the implements clean to reduce the risk of fire!
•Check the surrounding area before starting up and operating the implement!
(Children!) Ensure sufficient visibility!
•It is not allowed to carry passengers on the implement during operation and
transport!
•The implement must be coupled according to the instructions and only onto the
specified devices!
•The instructions concerning assembly as well as the requirements concerning the
tractor as specified in the operating manual are to be observed.
•Special care must be taken when coupling and uncoupling implement to and from the
tractor!
•During assembly, the operator must ensure that the requirements for the tractor
specified in the operating instructions are met and that the connections specified in
the operating instructions are made correctly.
•When mounting the single disc spreader, the operator must ensure that there is a
metallic connection made to the tractor.
•Always attach ballast weights at the intended attachment points according to the
specifications!
•Observe the permissible axle load, total weight and transport dimensions!
•Transport equipment, e.g. lighting, warning signs and any protective equipment, must
be checked and mounted!
•Triggers for fast couplers must be hanging loosely and must not trigger themselves
when lowered.
•Never leave the driver's platform while driving!
•The driving behaviour, steering and braking capacity are also affected by mounted or
towed implements and ballast weights. For this reason, always ensure sufficient
steering and braking capacity!
•When driving in curves, take account of the wide radius and/or the centrifugal mass
of the implement!
•The implement may only be operated when all of the protective devices are installed
and in safety position!

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•When performing the work steps, the tractor's speed must maintained as specified in
the operating instructions. This can be between 1 and 20 km/h depending on the
seed.
•The operator must ensure that no one is in the vicinity of the single disc spreader
when it is being moved by the tractor's hydraulic system. Visual check by the driver.
The operator must ensure that the single disc spreader cannot lower when driving on
the roads (shut-off valve on the tractor's hydraulic system or similar).
•No other persons may be in the hazard area of the single disc spreader. Visual check
by the driver!
•It is forbidden to stand in the working area of the implement!
•Do not stand near rotating and swivelling parts of the implement!
•Hydraulic folding frames may only be actuated when nobody is standing in the
swivelling range.
•There are pinch and shear points on externally powered (e.g. hydraulic) parts!
•On implements with manual folding, always ensure that the implement is stable!
•For implements that are driven rapidly with soil-driven tools: Danger after lifting due
to the still rotating centrifugal mass! Only approach the implement when it has come
to a standstill!
•Before exiting the tractor, lower the implement onto the ground, switch off the motor
and remove the ignition key!
•Standing between the tractor and the implement is forbidden unless the vehicle is
secured against rolling away using the parking brake and/or with wheel chocks!
•Folded frames and lifting devices must be locked in transport position!
•Packer catch arms must be swivelled in and locked before road transport!
•Lock the track markers in transport position!
•When filling the hopper with slug pellets or similar toxic agents, only fill as much as is
needed in the near future. Protective clothing, safety gloves, and face and eye
protection must be worn during the filling procedure.
•Observe the warning information provided by the manufacturer on the packaging.
The seed grains used in your spreader can be toxic!
•Always keep hands, clothing etc. away from rotating parts!
•Keep your distance when the implement is switched on!
•Never look into the spreading cone!
•Product remains should be returned to the original packaging. Residues must not be
released into the environment.
•Authorised crop protection products are not known to have negative effects on the
materials of the implement.
•Maintenance, repair, and cleaning work as well as the elimination of malfunctions
should always be performed when the drive is switched off and the motor is at a
standstill!
5.3 Mounted implements
•Before mounting and dismounting implements on the three-point linkage, move the
operating devices into the position that excludes unintentional lifting or lowering!
•For three-point mounting, the mounting categories of the tractor and the implement
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•There is a risk of injury due to crushing and shearing points in the area of the three-
point linkage!
•Do not stand between the tractor and the implement when actuating the external
controls for the three-point mounting!
•When the implement is in transport position, always ensure that the tractor three-
point linkage is sufficiently locked to the sides!
•When driving on roads with the implement lifted, the operating lever must be locked
against lowering!
5.4 Maintenance
•Maintenance, repair, and cleaning work as well as the elimination of malfunctions
should always be performed when the drive is switched off and the motor is at a
standstill! – Remove the ignition key! – Switch off the implement!
•Check the nuts and bolts regularly for tight fit and retighten if necessary!
•When performing maintenance on the lifted implement, always ensure safety through
suitable support elements!
•When changing work tools with sharp edges, always use suitable tools and gloves!
•Properly dispose of oils, grease and filters!
•Always cut the power supply when working on the electrical system!
•When performing electrical welding work on the tractor and mounted implement,
disconnect the cable on the generator and the battery!
•Spare parts must at least comply with the technical requirements specified by the
implement manufacturer! This is ensured with original parts!
•Do not clean the implement with water. It is recommended to clean the implement
with compressed air. While doing this, personal protective equipment should be worn
if necessary.
•Cleaning must be carried with the implement lowered, shut down and secured to
prevent it being switched on again.
•Working under the implement is forbidden!
•The implements must be checked regularly by the operator (before every use) for
any fractures and cracks, leaks, chafe marks, loose bolts and connections, vibrations
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6 Safety signs
Observe this sticker on the implement! It informs you of special dangers!
Read and observe the operating manual
before operating the implement!
Operating errors can lead to serious
injuries!
Danger due to thrown parts;
observe the safety distance!
Risk of injury due to moving parts.
Switch off the implement and disconnect
the power supply when handling!
Maintain a safe distance from rotating
implement parts!
Hot surface!
Do not touch!

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7 Technical data
Designation: ES 100 M3 SPECIAL
Hopper content: 105 litres
Weight: 30 kg
Dimensions (H x W x D): 900 x 520 x 600 mm
Max. working width: 28 m (with 12 % lateral distribution
coefficient)
Tested by Irstea with Metarex slug pellets from De
Sangosse
Max. spreading width: 31 m (with Metarex slug pellets)
Power supply: 12 V, 25 A
Motor data (rated output): 170 watt
Power consumption of the motor: 25 amps when starting,
14 amps during normal operation
Speed range max.: 2600-3000 rpm
Mount category: Cat. II
Hole pattern on the counter plate:
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8 Basic information
8.1 Layout and mode of operation
The single disc spreader "ES 100 M3 Special" is a small seed spreader with a capacity
of 105 litres.
The spreading disc is driven by a 12-V electric motor, which is regulated using the
controls. The speed of the spreading disc and therefore the working width can be
comfortably regulated from the driver's seat using the controls. Power can be supplied
to the control box either through the 3-pin standard socket or optionally directly from the
battery.
8.2 Mounting on the tractor
With the type of mounting
shown, you bolt on the linkage
drawbar between your ES 100
M3 Special and the supplied
counter plate. You should use
bolts with a diameter of
10 mm. Bolt the top link
bracket onto the top link plate
and fix the top link of your
towing vehicle with the pin.
8.3 Mounting on an implement
To mount the ES 100 M3 Special on an
implement, we recommend using the
counter plate. Use it to attach your
spreader on the frame of the mounted
implement.
To achieve the maximum working width
and also the corresponding distribution, the
implement must be mounted at a height of
1.5 metres.
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8.4 Attachment of the control box
Fasten the standard supplied bracket in the
tractor cab with two bolts. Stow the excess
cable in the driver's cab to avoid pinching.
TIP: Pay attention to the angle at which you
look at the control box to be able to read the
display optimally. If necessary, bend the
bracket slightly to adjust the angle as required.
8.5 Electrical connections
The standard supplied cable can be directly connected to the 3-pin standard socket in
the cab. The other end is connected to the control box.
The 4-pin cable from the control unit is also connected to the control box.
The fuse (20 A) is located on the right side of the control box.
TIP: If your tractor or towing vehicle does not have a 3-pin standard socket, you must
perform the wiring yourself to the battery.
To do so, you need a cable (motor vehicle cable set (3m), item no.: 00410-2-027 or
tractor cable set (8m), item no.: 00410-2-022), which you can purchase from us as an
accessory, see Points 15.5 and 15.6.
The cable routing is performed as follows:
The cable (motor vehicle or tractor) is screwed directly on the terminals of the battery on
the battery side, and at the other end, a 3-pin standard socket is installed.
CAUTION: If these instructions are not observed, damage may be caused to the control
box!
IMPORTANT NOTE: For safety-related reasons, disconnect the controls after using the
implement!
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8.6 Emptying and removing the hopper
To empty the hopper, unscrew the screw plug on
the emptying nozzle at the front of the hopper,
and hold a container, sack or other vessel
underneath. To ensure complete emptying, use
the emptying function of the control box.
In rare cases, it is necessary to remove the plastic
tank for cleaning purposes. To do so, bend the
latches inwards using a small screwdriver and pull
out the hopper upwards.
Before you put the hopper back on, bend the
latches back outwards and then put the hopper
on. At the end, seal the cone again with silicone to
prevent the penetration of water.
TIP: To remove even the last seed residues, clean out the hopper with compressed air.
Alternatively, you can suck out the seed residues with an industrial vacuum cleaner.
8.7 Control box
The ES 100 M3 Special has a control box with a hermetically sealed keyboard
membrane. On the bottom side, you will find a 3-pin standard socket, which is already
familiar to you from your tractor cab, for the power supply, and a 4-pin plug for
connection to the spreader as well as a 12-pin plug for the sensors. Moreover, you will
find the fuse (20A) on the right side.
Digital display
Control lamp:
Lights up when
switched on
Control lamp: Lights
up when the slider is
open
Control lamp: Lights
up when the slider is
closed
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Button Designation Use
On/Off button Switches the implement on or off
Arrow button down Moves the cursor down
Arrow button up Moves the cursor up
Minus button Reduces the speed of the spreading disc
Plus button Increases the speed of the spreading disc
Slider closed Close slider
Slider open Open slider
OK button Confirms the selection
•Press the On/Off button.
The controls are switched on and the control lamp above the button lights up.
•Using the plus and minus buttons, set the desired speed for the spreading disc.
•Start driving and open the slider using the "Slider open" button.
The control lamp for "Slider open" lights up above the button.
The spreading material trickles onto the spreading disc and is distributed
accordingly depending on the speed.
•When stopping, press on the "Slider closed" button.
The slider is closed and the control lamp for "Slider closed" lights up above the
button.
•When leaving the field, switch off the control box using the On/Off button.
8.8 Slider sensor (available as an accessory)
For more information, see Chapter 15 Accessories.
By means of various sensors, the slider for the setting motor can be automatically
opened or closed when lifting and lowering an implement.
The sensor is connected to the 12-pin plug on the control box. As soon as the sensor is
plugged, the control box detects the sensor automatically and now uses it to close/open
the slider for the setting motor.
TIP: The slider can still be opened or closed manually (by pressing the slider buttons).
If the working position is to be turned, the OK button and the ON/OFF button must be
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Speed: 1,000
The following appears on the display:
NOTE: The slider is only opened when the spreading plate is rotating!
9 Main display
Switch-on message: Is shown during the switch-on
procedure and shows the type and device version.
The software version can be very helpful in case of
service or for Customer Service.
Set motor speed in rpm
After switching on the device, you can use the "Up arrow", "Down arrow" or "OK"
buttons to move through the menu:
Each time the arrow buttons are pressed in the menu, you move one menu item up or
down.
The following menu points are available:
Using the arrow buttons, select a menu item and confirm with OK.
Here, you can use the arrow buttons again to select a submenu (if available) and
confirm with OK. In doing so, you also switch to the value setting mode.
Values can be set using the arrow buttons. Always confirm the set value with OK.
If no other settings are made, the display goes back to the main display.
A
rea
calculation
Calibration test Emptying
Daily counter Area:
Operating hours:
576.23
Operating voltage:
12.7 V
Motor1:
11.5A
Select language
Three
-
point linkage
signal
Inverted!

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Speed: 1000
Working width?
12.0m
Speed?
10km/h
Reset
area calc.? OK
Calibration test
Speed:
9.1 Working on the field
If you want to interrupt the spreading procedure for a longer period of time, switch off
the spreader using the ON/OFF button. When switching on the device again by pressing
the ON/OFF button, you will start immediately in the main menu. Right after that, the
following menu will be shown:
The spreading disc only starts rotating after the plus
button is pressed one time, and then the speed is shown
on the display.
You can use the plus/minus buttons to set the speed of the motor according to the
desired spreading width.
9.2 Area calculation
This is an additional function for which you must enter the correct parameters before
spreading, e.g. the spreading width and the forward speed that is shown on your
tachometer. These parameters are also required if you want to perform a calibration test
with your ES 100 M3 Special.
Working width: Press OK and use the arrow buttons to
select the desired value.
Speed: Press OK and use the arrow buttons to select the
desired value.
If you press OK here, the hectare counter will be reset to
zero.
9.3 Calibration test
Go to the calibration test menu item and set the
following values:
The respective settings are made with the arrow buttons.
If you want to change a value, select it with the OK button and change the value with
the arrow buttons. Confirm the value with the OK button.
Here, the speed must be entered.
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Emptying
Start test?
Area: 25 ha
Operating hours:
0.00h
Reset?
The calibration test is started by pressing the OK button.
NOTE: The calibration test runs for 1 minute. To truly spread the desired spread rate,
we recommend repeating the calibration test until the values (kg/min) have evened out
or the differences are minimal.
The slider is only opened when the spreading plate is rotating!
9.4 Emptying
By confirming with the OK button, you start the emptying
procedure, the spreading disc starts rotating and the
slider is automatically opened.
TIP: Open the metering slider completely to enable faster emptying.
The emptying procedure can be stopped at any time using the arrow buttons.
9.5 Daily counter
Here, the area and operating hours that were accrued since the last reset are displayed.
Shows the spread area.
Shows the operating hours.
If you press OK here, the area and the operating hours
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Operating hours:
0.00h
Operating voltage:
12.7V
Select language?
Motor1: 0.0A
Area: 25 ha
9.6 Area
Here, the total spread area is shown.
NOTE: This value cannot be set to zero.
9.7 Operating hours
Shows the total operating hours.
NOTE: These values cannot be set to zero.
9.8 Operating voltage
Here, the current operating voltage is shown.
9.9 Motor1
Shows the power consumption of the spreading plate
motor in amperes.
9.10 Select language
Confirm with OK, use the arrow buttons to select the
desired language and confirm with the OK button.