APV PS 120 M1 User manual

Version: 4.1 EN / Item no.: 00601-3-633
ORIGINAL OPERATING MANUAL
Operating instructions
PS 120 M1 – PS 500 M2
P le as e read care fu ll y b ef or e i nitial operation !

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1 General information............................................................................................ 4
1.1 About this operating manual.................................................................... 4
1.2 Identification of the implement................................................................. 5
1.3 Service..................................................................................................... 5
1.4 EC Declaration of Conformity.................................................................. 6
2 Description .......................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Layout and functioning of the seed drill................................................... 7
2.2 Layout and function of the hydraulic fan (HG 300 M1)............................ 8
2.3 Scope of delivery..................................................................................... 9
2.4 Technical data ....................................................................................... 10
3 Safety ................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Safety instructions in this document...................................................... 11
3.2 Basic safety regulations ........................................................................ 11
3.3 Intended use.......................................................................................... 13
3.4 Personnel requirements ........................................................................ 13
3.5 Personal protective equipment.............................................................. 14
3.6 Safety devices ....................................................................................... 14
3.7 Dangers and safety measures .............................................................. 17
4 Transport, installation and commissioning ................................................... 19
4.1 Attaching the seed drill to a soil tillage implement ................................ 19
4.2 Attaching the seed drill to a tractor........................................................ 20
4.3 Installing the dispersion plates on the soil tillage implement................. 21
4.4 Connecting the hoses............................................................................ 23
4.5 Removing the swell air plate ................................................................. 24
4.6 Connecting the hydraulic fan (HF)......................................................... 25
5 Operation ........................................................................................................... 27
5.1 Setting the hydraulic fan (HF)................................................................ 27
5.2 Setting and adjusting the spread rate.................................................... 29
5.3 Regulating the seed flow rate (calibration test) ..................................... 30
5.4 Selecting the right seeding shaft ........................................................... 31
5.5 Changing the seeding shaft................................................................... 32
5.6 Checking the ease of motion of the seeding shaft ................................ 35
5.7 Setting the brush pressure .................................................................... 35
5.8 Filling the seed tank............................................................................... 36
5.9 Deactivating the agitator........................................................................ 37
Table of Contents

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6 Faults ................................................................................................................. 39
6.1 Fault overview ....................................................................................... 39
7 Cleaning, maintenance, and repairs ............................................................... 40
7.1 Disconnecting the seed drill from the power supply.............................. 40
7.2 Emptying the seed tank......................................................................... 41
7.3 Cleaning the seed drill........................................................................... 42
7.4 Checking the hydraulic hoses ............................................................... 43
7.5 Repairs and service............................................................................... 43
8 Decommissioning, storage and disposal....................................................... 43
8.1 Decommissioning the seed drill............................................................. 43
8.2 Storage of the seed drill ........................................................................ 43
8.3 Disposal................................................................................................. 43
9 Accessories....................................................................................................... 44
9.1 HG 300 M1 ............................................................................................ 44
9.2 Fill level sensor...................................................................................... 44
9.3 Cable extension 2 m (6-pin) .................................................................. 45
9.4 Cable extension 5 m (6-pin) .................................................................. 45
9.5 Top link mounting kit for PS 120-500 .................................................... 46
10 Appendix............................................................................................................ 46
10.1 My idea .................................................................................................. 46
10.2 Connection diagram .............................................................................. 47
10.3 Hydraulic diagram.................................................................................. 49
10.4 Seeding tables....................................................................................... 51
11 Index................................................................................................................... 58

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This section contains information on your seed drill and about this operating manual.
1.1 About this operating manual
Validity and purpose
This operation manual is valid for seed drills manufactured by APV with the type des-
ignations PS 120 M1 – PS 500 M2.
This operating manual provides anyone who will be handling the seed drill with the re-
quired information to be able to perform the following tasks properly and safely:
•Installation
•Start-up
•Operation
•Maintenance
•Repairs
•Decommissioning, dismantling, recommissioning, storage and disposal
Target group
This operating manual is aimed at all those who will be handling the seed drill:
•Transporter
•Assembly personnel
•Operating personnel
•Maintenance and repair personnel
Parts of the document that must absolutely be read
To prevent injuries and damage to the implement, it is absolutely necessary to have
read and understood the Basic safety instructions On page 11 section before han-
dling the implement.
Copyright
The copyright for this operating manual remains with the manufacturer:
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
HEADQUARTERS
Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
This operating manual contains regulations and technical drawings that may not, as a
whole or in part, be reproduced, distributed or used in any unauthorised way for com-
petitive purposes or passed on to others.
Passing on or reproduction of this operating manual, evaluation and communication
of its contents are not authorised unless explicitly agreed. Contraventions shall result
in an obligation to provide compensation for damages.
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Information on manufacturer liability
The manufacturer is not liable for damage and malfunctions resulting from non-com-
pliance with this operating manual.
1.2 Identification of the implement
Clear identification
The seed drill can be clearly identified by the following information on the rating plate:
•Designation
•Model
•Production number
Position of the rating plate
The rating plate is located on the steel frame on the left side, near the handle over the
motor cover.
Figure with the rating plate
The image shows the layout of the rating plate:
The data on the rating plate have the following meaning:
No. Meaning
1 Designation
2 Model
3 Production number
4 Weight
5 Year of manufacture
1.3 Service
Service
Please contact our service address in the following cases:
•If you still have questions regarding the handling of the seed drill despite the infor-
mation provided in this operating manual
•For spare parts orders
•To order maintenance and repair work

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Service address
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
ZENTRALE
Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
Telephone: [phone], Fax: [phone]
Email: serv[email protected], Web: www.apv.at
1.4 EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer
APV - Technische Produkte GmbH
ZENTRALE
Dallein 15
A-3753 Hötzelsdorf
AUSTRIA
Implement
This Declaration of Conformity is valid for the following implements:
Pneumatic seeder of type
•PS 120 M1, PS 120 M1 D, PS 120 M1 MG
•PS 200 M1, PS 200 M1 D, PS 200 M1 MG
•PS 300 M1, PS 300 M1 D, PS 300 M1 MG
•PS 500 M2, PS 500 M2 D, PS 500 M2 MG, HG 300 M1
Observed guidelines
The implements and the optional devices fulfil the requirements of the following Euro-
pean Directives:
•2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
•2014/30/EU EMC Directive
•2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
Applied standards
The following standards were applied:
•EN 14018 Agricultural and forestry machinery – Seeders – Safety
•EN 349 Safety of machinery – Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the hu-
man 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

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This section provides an overview of the technical characteristics of the seed drill.
2.1 Layout and functioning of the seed drill
The seed drill PS 120 M1 - PS 500 M2
The seeder with the type designations PS 120 M1 - PS 500 M2 is a pneumatic seeder
with electric seeding shaft drive. It is used to spread seed on grassland and cropland.
Seed drill layout
No. Designation Function
1 Seed tank cover
• Covering the seed tank.
• Protecting the seed from moisture and foreign
objects.
2 Seed tank
• Carrying the seed.
• Conveying the seed to the agitator and seeding
shaft.
3 Operating manual tube
• Storing the operating manual
4 Steel frame
• Hanging and connecting components of the
seed drill.
5 Hose clamping plate
• Clamping the seed tube hoses onto the steel
frame.
6 Electric fan
• Producing compressed air for conveying the
seed.
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No. Designation Function
7.1 Bearing cover
• Covering the access to the agitator and seeding
shaft.
7.2 Hexagon key
• Tool for use on the implement
8 Calibration slide
• The seed flows from the seeding shaft through
the calibration slide into the calibration bag.
9 Brush adjustment lever
• Pressing the brush more or less onto the seed-
ing shaft.
Mode of action of the seed drill
For the spreading of seeds, the following process takes place:
Phase Description
1 The operator sets the implement up for operation and fills the seed tank
with seed.
2 The operator activates the seed drill using the controls.
Result:
• The seeding shaft rotates.
• The agitator rotates.
• The fan produces compressed air.
3 The seed flows from the seed tank through the seeding shaft and is trans-
ported with compressed air through the hoses to the dispersion plates.
4 The seed is spread.
2.2 Layout and function of the hydraulic fan (HG 300
M1)
Task
The hydraulic fan serves to produce compressed air for conveying the seed.
Layout of the fan

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No. Designation Function
1 Fan sensor (pressure
monitor)
• Preventing the seeding shaft from being
switched on as long as the fan is not switched
on.
• Preventing blockage of the seed drill due to un-
intentional or early switching on of the seeding
shaft.
2 Pressure switch
• Reporting to the control box if the pressure is
too high (> 10 bar) in the tank line.
3 Hydraulic block
• Limiting the oil quantity to the hydraulic motor.
4 Hydraulic motor
• Driving the fan.
5 Temperature measuring
strips
• Displaying the temperature of the hydraulic mo-
tor.
Functioning of the sensors
The fan sensor monitors the air pressure on the pressure side of the fan.
The pressure switch monitors the pressure in the tank line of the hydraulic motor.
As soon as one of the sensors reports an error, the message "Fan error" appears on
the control box.
Functioning of the temperature measuring strip
The segments of the temperature measuring strip turn black when the respective tem-
perature range has been reached or exceeded.
Temperatures above 80° C cause destruction of the gaskets in the hydraulic motor.
2.3 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery includes all assembly groups and components that are deliv-
ered as a standard by APV - Technische Produkte GmbH.
Pos. Rate Designation
1 1 Basic implement
1.1 1 Steel frame
1.2 1 Seed tank
1.3 1 Extra seeding shaft (standard accessory)
2 1 Counter plate
3 8 Dispersion plate along with fastening material
4 4 Hexagonal bar
5 1 Hose roll (25 m)
6 1 Calibration bag
7 1 Calibration scale
8 1 Hexagon key (fastened on the steel frame)

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The pneumatic seeder (PS) is available in different versions. These differ in terms of
the capacity of the seed hopper (120 l, 200 l, 300 l, 500 l) and the possible types of
spreading material (seed, fertiliser).
The following versions of the pneumatic seeder are available:
• PS 120 M1, PS 120 M1 D, PS 120 M1 MG
• PS 200 M1, PS 200 M1 D, PS 200 M1 MG
• PS 300 M1, PS 300 M1 D, PS 300 M1 MG
• PS 500 M2, PS 500 M2 D, PS 500 M2 MG
• HG 300 M1
2.4 Technical data
Mechanical data
Implement version Size Value
PS 120 M1 (D/MG) Max. tank content 120 l
Weight 45 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm) 90 x 60 x 80
PS 200 M1 (D/MG) Max. tank content 200 l
Weight 60 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm) 100 × 70 × 90
PS 300 M1 (D/MG) Max. tank content 300 l
Weight 70 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm) 110 × 80 × 100
PS 500 M2 (D/MG) Max. tank content 500 l
Weight 93 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm) 125 × 80 × 120
Hydraulic fan (HF) Weight 23 kg
Dimensions (H × W × D in cm) 27 × 46 × 40
Hydraulic lines Length of the pressure line 6 m
Length of the motor line < 1 m
Length of the tank line 6 m
Electrical data
Values for supply from the electric fan:
Size Value
Supply voltage 12 V

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Size Value
Supply current 25 A
Power consumption of the electric fan 25 A when starting
Hydraulic data
Values for supply from the hydraulic fan:
Size Value
Maximum pressure 180 bar
Maximum oil quantity 38 l/min
Spreading widths
Recommended spreading width: 1 - 6 m
Maximum spreading widths:
Drive type Maximum spreading width
Electric fan 6 m
Hydraulic fan 12 m (with 16 outlets)
PTO shaft blower fan 12 m (with 16 outlets)
Mounting categories
CAT I – III (only with three-point linkage)
This section contains all requirements and measures that ensure safe operation of
the seed drill.
3.1 Safety instructions in this document
What are safety instructions?
Safety instructions are information that serve to prevent personal injuries. Safety in-
structions contain the following information:
•Type of danger
•Possible consequences in case of non-compliance with the instructions
•Measures to prevent personal injury
3.2 Basic safety regulations
Target group for these regulations
These regulations are aimed at all those who will be handling the seed drill.
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Purpose of these regulations
These regulations aim to ensure that all persons who will be handling the seed drill
are thoroughly informed about the dangers and safety measures and observe the
safety instructions in the operating manual and on the seed drill. If you do not follow
these regulations, you are at risk of injury and material damage.
Handling the operating manual
Observe the following regulations:
•Read the Safety section and the section relating to your work completely. You
must understand these contents.
•Always keep the operating manual close to the seed drill for reference purposes.
There is a container for this installed on the seed drill.
•When passing on the seed drill, be sure to pass on the operating manual.
Handling the seed drill
Observe the following regulations:
•Only persons who fulfil the requirements defined in this operating manual may
handle the seed drill.
•Only use the seed drill for the intended purpose.
•Never use the seed drill for other purposes that may seem similar.
•Observe all of the safety measures that are indicated in this operating manual
and on the seed drill.
•Do not make any modifications to the seed drill, e.g. by removing parts or mount-
ing unauthorised parts.
•When replacing defective parts, only use original spare parts or standard parts
approved by the manufacturer.
Operator obligations toward the personnel
As the operator, you have to ensure the following:
•The personnel fulfils the requirements corresponding to his work.
•The personnel has read and understood this operating manual before handling
the seed drill.
•The regulations applicable in your country for safety at work are being observed.
Procedure in case of accident
The seed drill is designed and built so that the personnel can work without risk. De-
spite all precautions, however, unforeseeable accidents can still occur under unfa-
vourable circumstances.
Always observe your company's guidelines regarding accidents.
More information on the subject of
Intended use of the seed drill On page 13
Personnel requirements On page 13
Dangers and safety measures On page 17

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3.3 Intended use
The pneumatic seeders of types PS 120 to PS 500 serve to spread seed with differ-
ent properties and grain sizes on open fields.
The implements are designed solely for normal use in agricultural operations. Only
cereal varieties that are intended by the manufacturer and listed in the operating man-
ual may be used. Different seeding shafts are designed for the different cereal varie-
ties, which must be used and replaced if necessary. A special version of the seed drill
protected against corrosion can also be used for spreading fertiliser with a seeding
shaft designed for this purpose (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, mainte-
nance, and repairs prescribed by the manufacturer.
The applicable accident prevention regulations as well as the other general safety-re-
lated and occupational health regulations must also be observed.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from unauthorised modifica-
tions and the use of components and auxiliary parts.
3.4 Personnel requirements
The implement may only be used, maintained and repaired by persons who have rel-
evant experience and were instructed on the risks. The safety instructions must also
be handed over to other users.
Qualification
Persons who will be handling the seed drill must fulfil the following requirements:
Personnel Activities Required qualification
Forwarder
• Transport of the seed drill
from one business to an-
other
•
Experience with transport
of machinery
• Qualification of a transport
specialist for machinery
Transporter
• Transport of the implement
within the farm
•
Forklift driver
• Experience with handling
the suitable lifting gear
Installer
• Installation and commis-
sioning of the seed drill
• Trained mechanic
Setter
• Setting up the seed drill
•
Experience in the agricul-
tural field
• Experience with handling
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Personnel Activities Required qualification
Operator
• Operating the seed drill on
the farm
•
Cleaning the seed drill
• Trained assistant
Maintenance per-
sonnel
• Performing maintenance
work
•
Performing repair work
• Trained mechanic
Disposer
•
Disposal of the seed drill
• Disposal specialist
3.5 Personal protective equipment
The personnel must be equipped with the following personal protective equipment
and wear it if necessary:
•Hearing protection
•Mask
•Safety shoes with non-slip soles
3.6 Safety devices
Meaning of the safety devices
The seed drill has safety devices that protect the user from danger. All safety devices
must be equipped and functional when operating the seed drill.
Location of the guards
The picture shows the location of the safety devices:
Function of the safety devices
The safety devices have the following function:

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No. Designation Function
1 Bearing cover Protection against reaching into the running agitator.
Purpose
Warning signs on the seed drill warn about danger points. The warning signs must al-
ways be present and legible.
Overview
The table shows all warning signs that are installed on the seed drill and their mean-
ing.
Appearance of the sign Meaning of the sign
Risk of injury due to thrown parts!
Maintain a safe distance from the im-
plement during operation.
Risk of injury due to moving parts!
Only work with mounted covers.
Risk of injury due to rotating parts!
Only operate the implement when the
cover is installed.
Read and observe the operating man-
ual before operating the implement!
Read and observe the operating man-
ual before working with the implement!
Operating errors can lead to serious in-
juries.
Risk of injury due to rotating parts!
Do not reach into rotating parts.
When working on the implement,
switch these off and disconnect from
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Appearance of the sign Meaning of the sign
Be careful with escaping high-pressure
liquids!
Use hearing protection!
Hot surface!
Do not touch!
Maintain a safe distance from hot sur-
faces!
Risk of injury due to rotating parts!
Maintain a safe distance from rotating
parts.
Risk of injury due to rotating parts!
When the implement is running, keep
the guards closed.
Use hearing protection!

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3.7 Dangers and safety measures
Overview
The seed drill is designed such that the user is protected from all avoidable dangers
that are practical in design terms. Due to the purpose of the seed drill, however, there
are residual dangers that require precautionary measures to be avoided.
In the following, you will be informed about the types of these residual dangers and
their effects.
Transport
Danger Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of crushing due to
the weight of the imple-
ment
When lifting and lowering
the implement
The implement may only be
transported by personnel
trained for this task.
Installation
Danger Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of crushing due to
the weight of the imple-
ment
When lifting and lowering
the implement
The implement may only be
transported with a forklift or lift
truck by personnel trained for
this task.
Risk of slipping, stum-
bling and falling
When mounting the im-
plement on a soil tillage
implement or on the trac-
tor
Work must be performed on
sturdy steps with non-slip
safety shoes.
Set-up
Danger Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of injury due to
moving parts
When setting the spread
rate, which must be done
with the seeding shaft
cover removed
The spread rate may only be
adjusted exactly according to
the operating manual by trained
personnel.
Risk of injury due to
moving parts when the
implement is acci-
dentally switched on
When the agitator is acti-
vated, which must be
done with the seeding
shaft cover removed
Make sure that the implement
is disconnected from the power
supply to prevent sudden start-
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Danger Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Danger due to defective
implement parts
When operating the im-
plement
Before operating the imple-
ment, always check for frac-
tures, cracks, chafe marks,
leaks, loose bolts, vibrations,
sounds and function.
Operation
Danger Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of injury due to ro-
tating parts
When handling the im-
plement during operation
Make sure that the covers for
the agitator are closed during
operation.
Risk of injury due to
seed being thrown out
While spreading seed. Always ensure that there is no-
body standing in the spreading
range of the implement.
Risk of slipping, stum-
bling and falling
When handling the im-
plement during operation
Only enter the implement area
using sturdy steps with non-slip
safety shoes.
Hearing damage due to
implement noise
When operating the im-
plement
Use hearing protection.
Risk of poisoning due to
toxic seed types
While spreading seed. Wear a mask when handling
toxic seed types.
Cleaning
Danger Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Risk of poisoning with
toxic seed types
When cleaning the imple-
ment with compressed
air
Wear a mask when handling
toxic seed types.

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Maintenance and repairs
Danger Where and in which sit-
uations does the dan-
ger occur?
Countermeasure
Incorrectly or inade-
quately performed
maintenance work with
limited visibility
Under poor light condi-
tions
If necessary, maintenance must
be performed with additional
lighting.
In this section, you will learn which work steps must be performed for the installation
and commissioning of the seed drill, and what must be done and observed.
4.1 Attaching the seed drill to a soil tillage implement
Purpose
For operation on the field, the seed drill can be attached to a soil tillage implement,
such as a cultivator or a harrow. The attachment must be installed individually.
Requirements
The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step:
•The implement is disconnected from the power source, see Disconnecting the
seed drill from the power source On page 40.
Required components, tools and materials
For this work step, the following components, tools and materials are required:
Counter plate
Bolts with Ø > 10 mm, strength class 8.8 or higher
Self-locking fastenings (nuts)
Lifting gear that is suitable for the respective implement version, see Technical
Data On page 10 for more information.
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Overview
No. Designation
1 Counter plate
2 Seed drill
3 Soil tillage implement
Procedure
To attach the seed drill on a soil tillage implement:
Step Description
1 Fasten the counter plate (1) on the soil tillage implement (3).
The counter plate must be parallel to the ground.
2 Use the lifting gear to place the seeder (2) on the counter plate (1).
3 Fasten the seeder (2) with bolts and nuts on the counter plate (3).
4.2 Attaching the seed drill to a tractor
Purpose
For operation on the field, the seed drill can be attached directly to a tractor.
Requirements
The following requirement must be fulfilled for this work step:
•The implement is disconnected from the power source, see Disconnecting the
seed drill from the power source On page 40.