BERG BeNomic EasyLeaf User manual

Technical Manual
BeNomic EasyLeaf
Berg Hortimotive
Burg. Crezeelaan 42a
2678 KZ De Lier
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Email: [email protected]m
Internet: www.berghortimotive.com

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Version 9, November 2019
The machine is manufactured by:
Berg Hortimotive
Burg. Crezeelaan 42a
2678 KZ De Lier
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.berghortimotive.com

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1. Declarations
1.1 Copyright
Berg Hortimotive
De Lier, 2019
No part of this publication may be reproduced and/or published by way of print, photocopy, film
or by any other means without the prior written consent of Berg Hortimotive, registered at De
Lier, the Netherlands.
Exceptions to this include parts of the documentation which are intended for reproduction, such
as the abridged instructions and specifications on the machine itself.
1.2 Liability
Berg Hortimotive does not accept liability for dangerous situations, accidents and damage that
occur as a result of ignoring warnings or instructions, such as those shown on the BeNomic
EasyLeaf, or contained in this documentation - for example:
- inexperienced or incorrect usage or maintenance
- being used for applications other than those for which it was designed, or in
circumstances other than those given in this documentation
- the use of components or spare parts which are not approved
- repairs carried out without the consent of Berg Hortimotive and/or a certified dealer
- alterations made to the BeNomic EasyLeaf which may include:
- alterations to the controls
- welding, mechanical works, etc
- expansion of the BeNomic EasyLeaf or its controls
Berg Hortimotive does not accept liability:
- if the customer does not meet its obligations with respect to Berg Hortimotive (financial
or otherwise)
- for consequential damage caused by defects to the BeNomic EasyLeaf - e.g.,
interruption of business, delays, etc.
1.3 Warranty
For a period of 6 months after delivery, Berg Hortimotive gives the client a warranty on material
and manufacturing defects that occur during normal use. This warranty does not apply if the
defects are caused by improper use or causes other than by material and manufacture if Berg
Hortimotive - following consultation with the client - delivers used material or used goods or if
the cause of the defects cannot be demonstrated clearly.
The warranty provisions are set out in the METAALUNIE CONDITIONS as they read according
to the most recent relevant text. The terms and conditions of delivery are available on request.
The warranty given by Berg Hortimotive for all goods and materials not manufactured by Berg
Hortimotive will never be more than that given by its supplier. The warranty is ex works. Faulty
machines and/or parts must be sent postage paid.
When it is not possible to send out machines or systems, any travel and subsistence expenses
will be payable by the client.
Sold and delivered goods with manufacturer's, importer's or wholesaler's warranties are
subject only to the warranty provisions set by the suppliers.

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Hydraulic pumps are subject only to the manufacturer's warranty, provided the pump comes
with an undamaged safety seal from the supplier.
Berg Hortimotive accepts responsibility for the availability of replacement parts, provided they
are available from its suppliers at reasonable conditions.
2. Foreword
This handbook describes the BeNomic EasyLeaf.
This handbook provides you with information regarding the safety aspects, a description of the
BeNomic EasyLeaf together with the working principles, as well as the operating instructions
and maintenance of the machine.
Potentially dangerous situations are given, as well as recommendations for avoiding them.
It is important that this handbook is carefully read in order to learn how the BeNomic EasyLeaf
should be operated and maintained. By reading this handbook and then using the BeNomic
EasyLeaf, you, or anyone else, will be assisted in using the BeNomic EasyLeaf in the correct
manner thereby helping to avoid personal injury as well as damage to the machine.
Berg Hortimotive manufactures safe machines. The machines are designed to the latest
standards and in accordance with the latest CE approval markings. The user remains
responsible for the proper usage and carrying out maintenance on the machine.

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Table of Contents
1. DECLARATIONS...............................................................................................................3
1.1 COPYRIGHT................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 LIABILITY....................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 WARRANTY................................................................................................................... 3
2. FOREWORD......................................................................................................................4
3.1 NOTIFICATIONS IN THE TEXT........................................................................................... 7
3.2 REPETITION OF THE USED SAFETY PICTOGRAMS.............................................................. 7
3.3 MACHINE TYPE PLATE.................................................................................................... 9
3.4 GENERAL SAFETY MEASURES........................................................................................10
4. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE BENOMIC EASYLEAF ...........................................13
4.1 INTENDED USE..............................................................................................................13
4.2 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF THE BENOMIC EASYLEAF...................................................14
5. TRANSPORT...................................................................................................................16
5.1 EXTERNAL TRANSPORT.................................................................................................16
6. PUTTING INTO OPERATION..........................................................................................16
6.1 INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS..................................................................18
6.2 HORTICULTURE SECTOR GUIDELINES FOR PIPE RAIL SYSTEMS ........................................18
6.3 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PIPE RAIL SYSTEM....................................................\18
7. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................................................20
7.1 SWITCHING ON THE BENOMIC EASYLEAF.......................................................................22
7.2 SWITCHING OFF THE BENOMIC EASYLEAF......................................................................22
7.3 CHARGING THE BATTERIES OF THE BENOMIC EASYLEAF.................................................22
7.4 EFFICIENT USE OF THE BENOMIC EASYLEAF AND BATTERIES ..........................................23
7.5 MOVING THE BENOMIC EASYLEAF ON THE CONCRETE PATH............................................24
7.6 USE OF THE EMERGENCY STOP .....................................................................................24
7.7 STARTING UP AFTER ENGAGING THE EMERGENCY STOP ..................................................24
7.8 USE OF PLATFORM HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT........................................................................24
7.9 TAKING THE MACHINE OUT OF OPERATION FOR A PROLONGED PERIOD OF TIME.................25
7.10 MACHINE SOUND ........................................................................................................25
7.11 DISCARDING THE BENOMIC EASYLEAF ........................................................................25
8. MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS....................................................................................26
8.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................................................................................27
8.2 SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................27
8.3 PIPE RAIL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE...................................................................................28
8.4 PLATFORM HEIGHT SECURING MECHANISM MAINTENANCE ...............................................28
8.5 INSPECTING THE CARBON BRUSHES...............................................................................29
8.6 CHAIN MAINTENANCE (HTTP://WWW.BERGHORTIMOTIVE.COM/NL/BSA/BSA-FILM) ...............29
8.7 MAINTENANCE OF THE BATTERIES (HTTP://WWW.BERGHORTIMOTIVE.COM/NL/BSA/BSA-FILM)
.........................................................................................................................................30
8.8 OPENING THE BATTERY COVER......................................................................................30
8.9 CLEANING PROCEDURE.................................................................................................31
8.10 REPAIRS ....................................................................................................................32
9. PROBLEMS, CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS......................................................................32
10. SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................33
11. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...............................................................................34

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APPENDIX 1: MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK ........................................................................36
APPENDIX 2: TECHNICAL DRAWINGS.............................................................................37
APPENDIX 3: ELECTRIC DIAGRAM ..................................................................................38
APPENDIX 4: BATTERY SAFETY SHEET .........................................................................39
APPENDIX 5: CLEANING VARNISH POWDER COATING ................................................44

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3. OVERVIEW OF SAFETY MEASURES
3.1 Notifications in the text
IMPORTANT: Indicates that this has a strong effect on the BeNomic EasyLeaf in terms
of its maintenance and operation.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which can result in serious injury
or death, if not prevented.
DANGER: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which will result in serious injury
or death, if not prevented.
3.2 Repetition of the used safety pictograms
The BeNomic EasyLeaf has been fitted with safety pictograms to alert the user of potential
hazards/dangerous situations. You must act in accordance with these alerts at all times.
The pictograms must be clearly visible and free from damage.
Should you have any questions regarding these pictograms, do not hesitate to contact Berg
Hortimotive.
Danger of electric shock!
Dangerous chemical battery: explosive gas and
corrosive battery acid!
Attention!
Danger of becoming trapped, beware of rotating parts

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Read the instructions before operation
Disconnect power supply before maintenance
When leaving unattended, switch the Leaf picker
trolley off
Danger of becoming trapped, beware of
clamping parts
Suitable for the pipe diameter stated with minimum thickness
Suitable for the centre-to-centre pipe rail system measurement
Maximum sideways manual force in Newtons (kg x10)
Maximum total load in kg (maximum 1x person + moveable load)
Maximum tilted position 2°
Maximum support distance 1250 mm
Only to be used indoors (in greenhouse)
Mass of the machine in kg
The values depend on the type of BeNomic EasyLeaf!

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3.3 Machine type plate
The BeNomic EasyLeaf is fitted with a machine type plate which contains the following
information: address details of Berg Hortimotive, CE mark, serial and type reference, serial
number, year of construction.
If you would like to contact the Berg Hortimotive dealer with respect to this BeNomic EasyLeaf,
please ensure that this information is always readily available.

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3.4 General safety measures
- Prior to starting the work, always carefully read the manual and strictly follow the
directions and instructions stated therein. In the event of doubt or uncertainties, you
must contact a Berg Hortimotive dealer.
- The BeNomic EasyLeaf is exclusively suitable for running on a pipe rail system that
complies with the horticulture sectorguidelines, the health and safety catalogue in force
in the Netherlands (see chapter 6.2).
- Use the BeNomic EasyLeaf exclusively on the correct type of pipe rail system. You
must check whether the centre-to-centre pipe distance corresponds with the BeNomic
EasyLeaf, see chapter 10: Specifications.
- The BeNomic EasyLeaf may only be operated once it has been correctly installed on
the pipe rail system.
- Never exceed the maximum carrying capacity of the BeNomic EasyLeaf, as indicated
in the specifications, see chapter 10. You must always stand on the work platform; it is
not permitted to "raise" the work platform by placing objects under it.
- Do not switch on the BeNomic EasyLeaf if its protective covers have been taken off or
opened up. Prior to switching on the BeNomic EasyLeaf, all protective covers must
have been replaced.
- Always switch off the BeNomic EasyLeaf prior to carrying out maintenance or repairs.
Always switch off the BeNomic EasyLeaf by means of the central lock.
- After use, the BeNomic EasyLeaf must always be switched off using the central lock,
the direction switch must always be set at the neutral position and the potentiometer
must indicate zero.
- If the central lock is situated in the BeNomic EasyLeaf, never leave it unattended.
- The BeNomic EasyLeaf must be operated by authorised personnel only, who have
received the appropriate training and are at least 18 years of age. Personnel must be
familiar with the directions and instructions stated in this manual. Always maintain the
appropriate level of concentration when operating the BeNomic EasyLeaf. Do not
operate the BeNomic EasyLeaf when unable to concentrate properly, when under the
influence of alcohol or drugs or when using medication that can impair your reaction
times when operating machinery or participating in traffic.
- All personnelworking within the active radius of the BeNomic EasyLeaf must befamiliar
with the relevantsafety rules and precautions that apply to the BeNomic EasyLeaf. The
employer must ensure that all personnel are familiar with these safety precautions.
- Only use this BeNomic EasyLeaf for the purpose for which it was designed. The
BeNomic EasyLeaf may only be used for maintaining crops in greenhouses. Never use
the trolley outside or on the public road.
- Using the BeNomic EasyLeaf when tilting more than 2 degrees (linearly and/or
crosswise) is strictly forbidden.
- The maximum loading may consist of one person plus a secured load which together
should not exceed 120 kg in weight.