BERG BENOMIC S 350 User manual

Technical Manual
BENOMIC S 350
Berg Hortimotive
Burg. Crezeelaan 42a
2678 KZ De Lier
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.berghortimotive.com

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Machine type plate
The BENOMIC S carries a machine type plate which contains the following data: Berg
Hortimotive address details, CE marking, serial number and the year of manufacture.
If you would like to contact the Berg Hortimotive dealer with respect to the BENOMIC S,
please ensure that this information is always readily available.
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, 2021
No part of this documentation may be reproduced and/or made public by means of print,
photocopy, film or any other means without prior written permission from Berg Hortimotive
in De Lier, the Netherlands –Except parts intended to be reproduced for the purpose of
using this documentation such as abbreviated instructions and indications on the
machine.
1.2 Liability
Berg Hortimotive is not liable for unsafe situations, accidents and damages resulting from
the failure to observe warnings or regulations, as shown on the BENOMIC S and/or in this
documentation, for example:
- inexpert or improper use or maintenance;
- use for applications or under conditions other than those specified in this
documentation;
- use of parts other than those specified;
- repairs without permission from Berg Hortimotive and/or a certified dealer;
- modifications to the BENOMIC S. This includes:
- changes to the controls;
- welding, mechanical operations, etc.;
- extensions or additions to the BENOMIC S or the controls.
Berg Hortimotive is also not liable in the following cases:
- if the customer has not fulfilled all his obligations toward Berg Hortimotive (financial
or otherwise);
- for consequential damage caused by faults or defects on the BENOMIC S (e.g.
business interruption, delays, etc.).

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1.3 Guarantee
Berg Hortimotive guarantee is valid for six(6) months after delivery, and offers the customer
warranty on material and manufacturing defects, which arise during normal use. This
guarantee shall not apply if the fault(s) is/are due to improper use or causes other than
material and manufacture faults, or if Berg Hortimotive supplies materials or used goods
after consultation with the client or if the cause of the fault(s) cannot be clearly
demonstrated.
The guarantee conditions are described in the Dutch “METAALUNIE”CONDITIONS, as
recorded in the most recently deposited text. The terms of delivery will be sent on request.
For all goods and materials that Berg Hortimotive does not manufacture itself, Berg
Hortimotive does not, at any time, offer lengthier guarantee than that provided to it by its
supplier. Warranty is “ex-factory”; faulty machines and/or parts need to be delivered
freight-paid.
If machines or installations cannot be delivered, the travel and accommodation costs
incurred will be borne by the client.
Goods sold and delivered with factory, importer's or wholesale guarantees shall be subject
to the warranty provisions laid down by the suppliers.
The hydraulic pump is subject to manufacturer's warranty only if it has an undamaged
supplier's safety seal.
Berg Hortimotive takes responsibility for the availability of replacement parts provided that
they are available from its suppliers under reasonable conditions.
2. Foreword
This manual describes the BENOMIC S .
This manual provides you with additional information on safety aspects, a description of
the working principle of the entire setup, as well as maintenance instructions for the
BENOMIC S.
It will draw attention to potential hazards and directions for avoiding them.
It is very important to read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and maintain the
BENOMIC S. By reading and following this manual when using the BENOMIC S , you and
others will be helped to properly use the BENOMIC S, and to prevent personal injury and
damage to the machine.
Berg Hortimotive produces safe machines. These machines are designed to the latest
standards, according to the CE marking. The user is responsible for the proper use and
maintenance of the machine.

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Table of contents
1. DECLARATIONS....................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 COPYRIGHT.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 LIABILITY.............................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 GUARANTEE......................................................................................................................... 4
2. FOREWORD .............................................................................................................................. 4
3. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 7
3.1 GENERAL:............................................................................................................................ 7
3.2 SUPPLIERS INFORMATION...................................................................................................... 7
4. SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 DECLARATION OF SAFETY TERMS........................................................................................... 8
4.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................... 8
4.3 SAFETY ICONS.................................................................................................................... 11
4.4 OTHER RISKS...................................................................................................................... 12
5. INTENDED USE....................................................................................................................... 13
5.1 SCOPE OF USE.................................................................................................................... 13
5.1.1 Physical operating conditions................................................................................... 13
5.2 SAFETY SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................... 14
5.3 SIGNALLING SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................... 15
5.3.1 The multi-colour indicator (11).................................................................................. 15
5.3.2 The horn ................................................................................................................... 18
5.4 BENOMIC SDESCRIPTION................................................................................................. 19
6. TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................................... 21
6.1 EXTERNAL TRANSPORT ....................................................................................................... 21
6.2 INTERNAL TRANSPORT......................................................................................................... 21
7. COMMISSIONING.................................................................................................................... 22
7.1 INSPECTION BEFORE TAKING INTO SERVICE .......................................................................... 22
7.2 PIPE-RAIL SYSTEM IN HORTICULTURE................................................................................... 22
7.3 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PIPE-RAIL SYSTEM........................................................... 23
7.4 TILT INDICATION.................................................................................................................. 24
7.5 LOAD LIMITER MEASUREMENT SYSTEM................................................................................. 25
7.6 LOAD-HOLDING FUNCTION ................................................................................................... 25
7.7 SCISSOR-LOCKING DEVICE .................................................................................................. 25
7.8 EMERGENCY LOWERING VALVE............................................................................................ 26
7.9 PIPE DETECTION SENSOR.................................................................................................... 26
7.10 SPEED LIMITER ON THE CONCRETE PATH.............................................................................. 26
7.11 PIPE -CONCRETE PATH TRANSITION..................................................................................... 27
8. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................ 27
8.1 OPERATION........................................................................................................................ 28
8.1.1 Undercarriage controls............................................................................................. 28
8.1.2 Controls on the platform........................................................................................... 29
8.2 MOVING THE BENOMIC SONTO THE MAIN PATH ................................................................. 32
8.2.1 Crop work on a row of plants along a gable path..................................................... 33
8.3 MOVING THE BENOMIC SON THE HARVESTING PATH.......................................................... 33
8.3.1 Driving into the harvesting path................................................................................ 33
8.3.2 Driving out of the harvesting path............................................................................. 33
8.4 AUTOMATICALLY DISCONNECT “SLEEP MODE"....................................................................... 34
8.5 OUT OF SERVICE................................................................................................................. 34
8.6 CLEANING .......................................................................................................................... 34
8.7 PROBLEMS,CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS................................................................................... 35
8.8 DISASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................... 37

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9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS............................................................................................. 38
9.1 SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE................................................................................................... 38
9.2 MAINTENANCE ON,IN OR UNDER THE SCISSOR-UNIT ............................................................. 39
9.3 PIPE-RAIL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE........................................................................................ 39
9.4 CHAIN TIGHTENING.............................................................................................................. 40
9.5 CHECK PIPE-RAIL WHEEL WEAR........................................................................................... 41
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 42
10.1 *EXPLANATION OF THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............................................................. 43
11. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.............................................................................. 44
APPENDIX 1: MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK .............................................................................. 45
APPENDIX 2: TECHNICAL DRAWINGS................................................................................... 46
APPENDIX 3: BATTERY SAFETY SHEET ............................................................................... 47
APPENDIX 4: CLEANING THE POWDER COAT FINISH........................................................ 52
APPENDIX 5: QUICK START GUIDE........................................................................................ 53

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3. Introduction
3.1 General:
You have made a good choice in purchasing the Berg Hortimotive BENOMIC S. You have
an excellent tool, which has been carefully constructed and manufactured. This
investment will benefit you most if you carefully follow the safety, use, and maintenance
instructions detailed in this user manual.
Before commissioning the BENOMIC S, please make yourself familiar with this user
manual. The safety precautions, instructions and directions given should be observed at
all times.
Berg Hortimotive is not liable for damage or indirect damage resulting from failure to follow
the instructions and safety precautions set out in this user manual.
The liability of Berg Hortimotive shall also lapse as soon as you or third parties make any
modifications to the pipe-rail trolley or accessories without our written permission.
The BENOMIC S has been delivered under the "METAALUNIE" (The Dutch METAL-
ASSOCIATION) CONDITIONS, as filed at the court of Rotterdam, as they are in
accordance with the last text set out there. The terms of delivery will be sent on request.
You can also contact the Koninklijke Metaalunie, Postbus 2600, 3430 GA Nieuwegein,
The Netherlands.
3.2 Suppliers information
In the event of breakdowns or defects occurring on the BENOMIC S please contact your
Berg Hortimotive dealer.

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4. Safety
4.1 Declaration of safety terms
Safety terms:
Danger: Indicates serious injury or risk of fatality when ignoring the
instructions set out in the user manual.
Warning: Indicates risk of injury when ignoring the instructions set out in the
user manual.
Caution: Indicates risk of damage to the machine when ignoring the
instructions set out in the user manual.
ATTENTION: Indicates risk of injury when ignoring the instructions set out in the
user manual.
4.2 Safety Instructions
Please read the following safety precautions carefully.
After reading the safety instructions, always follow them strictly.
If the safety precautions are ignored, working with the pipe-rail trolley will be significantly
more dangerous, which can cause very serious injury.
DANGER!
-Read the user manual carefully. Follow the instructions, safety precautions,
etc. at all times.
-The BENOMIC S is suitable for running on a stable pipe-rail system.
-Use the BENOMIC S exclusively on the correct type of pipe-rail system. You
must check whether the centre-to-centre pipe-rail gauge corresponds with
the pipe-rail trolley, see the icon on the platform.
-Never exceed the maximum load capacity of 250 kg* (for capacities and
restrictions see 10.1!)
- One person incl. load (e.g. tools); see the pictogram on the trolley.
-Never exceed the sideways applied force of 110 N (towing capacity of 11 kg).
-Use the BENOMIC S only for harvesting and crop maintenance in a
greenhouse.
-Using the BENOMIC S with a tilt exceeding 2  (linearly and/or crosswise) is
strictly forbidden.
-It is prohibited to transport any unsecured loads with the BENOMIC S! Make
sure that the load is placed in the middle and is no higher than 40cm above
the platform and is always properly secured.
-It is forbidden for more than one person to enter the platform at the same
time.

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-Persons are not permitted to ride on the chassis in any way.
-It is forbidden to remove the safety fence.
-The use of the safety rail height extender is mandatory if the user is taller
than 1.80 metres. Only use an original approved Berg Hortimotive safety
guardrail raiser!
(see 5.2)
-It is strictly forbidden to increase the lifting height in whatever way.
- Always stand on the work platform.
-Keep a safe distance from fixed and/or moving parts of the greenhouse
structure, live electric wiring, and cables and ropes.
-Pulling steel or other types of rope/cord/wire and installing protective canvas
with the BENOMIC S is not permitted.
-Using the BENOMIC S as a crane is not permitted.
-Persons or pets are not permitted to enter the operational pathway of a
BETOMIC S. Never use more than one pipe-rail trolley on the same path!
-All safety shields and protective caps must be fitted and closed during
operation of the BENOMIC S.
-Additional options, accessories and parts must be manufactured and/or
supplied by Berg Hortimotive.
Warning!
-The BENOMIC S may only be operated when there are no other persons,
other than the operator, in the vicinity of the machine.
-The BENOMIC S may only be operated by persons of at least 18 years of age
who have received thorough instruction on the BENOMIC S, are familiarized
with this user manual, fully understand it, and are aware of the hazards.
-The BENOMIC S may only be operated once it has been correctly installed on
the pipe-rail system.
-All personnel working within the active radius of the BENOMIC S must be
familiar with the relevant safety rules and precautions that apply to the
machine.
- Instructions from the employer.
-For safe working at heights, Berg Hortimotive recommends the use of safety
belts that comply with the EN358 standard. The BENOMIC S is equipped with
two safety belt anchor points and anchor rail for securing the safety belts
(see 5.2).
-Instructions from the employer.
-Repairs on the BENOMIC S may only be carried out by personnel instructed
by Berg Hortimotive.

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-When servicing the scissors, support it at all times using the scissor-lock
(see 9.2).
-Never carry out work on the BENOMIC S while someone else is operating it.
Always switch it off using the main switch, and remove the charging plug
from the trolley before carrying out maintenance.
-Check the BENOMIC S every day for defects and give it regular maintenance,
see chapter 9: Maintenance.
- Clean the controls and safety pictograms regularly and in good time.
- Operating functions and safety pictograms must be visible at all times.
-The BENOMIC S must always be switched off after use, using the main
switch.
-Never leave the BENOMIC S unattended,
- unless the key is removed from the main switch.
-It is forbidden to make any modifications/alterations to the BENOMIC S
without written permission from Berg Hortimotive
-When leaving a track, first stop and check whether anybody is standing in
the direct vicinity before continuing onto the concrete path.
-Before going onto a track, ensure that there are no obstacles such as plant
remains, etc. lying on the rail.
-Never clean the BENOMIC S with a water hose, high-pressure water gun or
steam cleaner.
-When moving the BENOMIC S, other than on the pipe-rail, or crossing on a
concrete path, the platform has to be at its lowest position.
-The BENOMIC S is besides driving on a pipe rail system, also suitable for
driving on a flat paved floor (concrete), which is rough enough to be able to
drive and stop safely. The surface condition must comply with NEN2743:
2003 Concrete floors.
-Never use the BENOMIC S outdoors or on the public road.
-Leaving a trolley that is not completely at its lowest position is not permitted.
-Follow the battery safety specifications, see Appendix 3.
-Beware of feet and toes when operating the lifter on the BENOMIC S! The
trolley moves a few centimetres forwards when setting down!
-Wearing shoes with safety toecaps (minimum S1) is mandatory.
-Always remove the charging plug before using the BENOMIC S.