BERG METO Release Note

Technical Handbook
METO
Berg Hortimotive
Burg. Crezeelaan 42a
2678 KZ De Lier
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E- mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.berghortimotive.com

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Machine type plate
The METO is fitted with a machine type plate which contains the following information:
address details for Berg Hortimotive, CE mark, serial and type reference, serial number
and year of construction.
If you would like to contact Berg Hortimotive, or one of their dealers with respect to this
METO, please ensure that this information is always readily available.
Version 6, March 2019
The machine is manufactured by:
Berg Hortimotive
Burg. Crezeelaan 42a
2678 KZ De Lier
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.berghortimotive.com

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1. Declaration
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 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
METO, 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 prescribed
- repairs carried without the consent of Berg Hortimotive and/or a certified dealer
- changes to the METO include the following:
- alterations to the controls
- welding, mechanical works, etc
- extensions to the METO or its controls
Berg Hortimotive does not accept liability when:
- customers do not meet their obligations with respect to Berg Hortimotive (financial or
otherwise)
- consequential damage is caused by defects on the METO - e.g. interruption of
business, delays, etc.
1.3 Guarantee
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.
Hydraulic pumps are subject only to the manufacturer's warranty, provided the pump
comes with an undamaged safety seal from the supplier.

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Berg Hortimotive accepts responsibility for the availability of replacement parts, provided
they are available from its suppliers at reasonable conditions.
1.4 Approval Spraying Installation
Your national or local authorities can oblige you to check and examine your spray
installation to minimize the environmental impacts from pesticides or chemicals.
The METO Automatic Spray Trolley will be approved but must be checked in combination
with your liquid supply system such as; airlock, pump and liquid tank. The checks are (for
example in England) part of the NSTS (National Sprayer Testing Scheme).
More information about this testing scheme can be found at the Agricultural Engineers
Association (England) or the Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service (Poland)
Netherlands:
Stichting Kwaliteitseisen
Landbouwtechniek (SKL)
Agro Business Park 24
6709 PW Wageningen
Postbus 407
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.sklkeuring.nl
[email protected]
Belgium:
Secretariaat Keuring Spuitmachines Vlaanderen
Technologie & Voeding, Agrotechniek. Instituut
voor Landbouwkundig en Visserijonderzoek
(ILVO, T&V-Agrotechniek)
Burgemeester van Gansberghelaan 115
9820 Merelbeke
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.ilvo.vlaanderen.be
[email protected]deren.be
England:
Agricultural Engineers Association
Samuelson House - Forder Way
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8JB
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
www.aea.uk.com
[email protected]om
Poland:
Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service
Ul. Wspólna 30
00-930 Warsaw
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.piorin.go.pl
[email protected]
or: Research Institute of Pomology and
Floriculture in Skjerniewice (www.insad.pl)
France:
Cemagref Antony
Parc de Tourvoie,
BP 44F
92163 Antony Cedex
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
www.cemagref.fr
[e-mail]
Germany:
Julius Kühn-Institut, Bundesforschungs-institut
für Kulturpflanzen
Messeweg 11-12
38104 Braunschweig
T: [phone]
F: [phone]
www.jki.bund.de
[email protected]

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2. Foreword
This handbook describes the METO.
This handbook provides you with information including the safety aspects, a description of
the METO together with the working principles, as well as the operating instructions and
maintenance of the machine.
Potentially dangerous situations are indicated together with recommendations for avoiding
them.
It is important that this handbook is carefully read in order to learn how the METO should
be operated and maintained. By reading this handbook and then using the METO, you, or
anyone else, will be assisted in using the METO in the correct manner thereby helping to
avoid personal injury as well as damage to the machine.
Berg Hortimotive produces safe machines. The machines are designed to meet the latest
standards and are manufactured in accordance with the latest CE approval markings. The
user remains responsible for the proper operation and for carrying out maintenance on the
machine.

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Index
1. DECLARATION ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.1 COPYRIGHT.......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 LIABILITY.............................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 GUARANTEE......................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 APPROVAL SPRAYING INSTALLATION...................................................................................... 3
2. FOREWORD .............................................................................................................................. 4
3. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 6
3.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 6
3.2 SUPPLIER INFORMATION........................................................................................................ 6
4. SAFETY ..................................................................................................................................... 7
4.1 EXPLANATION OF SAFETY TERMS USED .................................................................................. 7
4.2 SAFETY REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................... 7
4.3 SAFETY SYMBOLS ................................................................................................................. 9
4.4 RESIDUAL RISKS ................................................................................................................. 10
5. INTENDED APPLICATION...................................................................................................... 10
5.1 AREA OF APPLICATION......................................................................................................... 10
5.2 POSITION AND NAMES OF THE PARTS ................................................................................... 11
6. TRANSPORT ........................................................................................................................... 12
6.1 EXTERNAL TRANSPORT ....................................................................................................... 12
6.2 INTERNAL TRANSPORT......................................................................................................... 12
7. COMMISSIONING.................................................................................................................... 13
7.1 INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS........................................................................ 13
7.2 HORTICULTURE SECTOR GUIDELINES FOR PIPE RAIL SYSTEMS............................................... 13
7.3 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PIPE RAIL SYSTEM........................................................... 14
7.4 MOUNTING THE SPRAY BOOM .............................................................................................. 15
7.5 MOUNTING THE HOSE.......................................................................................................... 15
8. OPERATION ............................................................................................................................ 17
8.1 DISPLAY............................................................................................................................. 18
8.2 CONTROLS......................................................................................................................... 20
8.2.1 Adjusting................................................................................................................... 20
8.2.2 Standard Automatic Function................................................................................... 24
8.2.3 Block shape Automatic Function.................................................................................. 24
8.2.4 Tapered shape Automatic Function.............................................................................. 25
8.2.5 Manual Function....................................................................................................... 25
8.2.6 Battery status............................................................................................................ 26
8.2.7 I/O screen (input & output) ....................................................................................... 26
8.2.8 Alarm messages....................................................................................................... 26
8.2.9 Alarms....................................................................................................................... 28
8.2.10 EMERGENCY STOP................................................................................................ 29
8.2.11 START...................................................................................................................... 29
8.3 HYDRAULIC LIFTER (OPTION)............................................................................................... 29
8.4 OUT OF USE ....................................................................................................................... 29
8.5 CLEANING .......................................................................................................................... 30
8.6 DISMANTLING ..................................................................................................................... 30
9. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ............................................................................................... 31
9.1 SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE................................................................................................... 31
9.2 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION BY THE OPERATOR .............................................................. 31
9.3 BERG SERVICE ALERT ........................................................................................................ 32
9.4 MAINTENANCE OF THE DRIVE (SEE BSA ON OUR SITE)........................................................... 32
9.5 TENSIONING THE V-BELT OF THE HOSE REEL........................................................................ 32

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9.6 MAINTENANCE THE LIFT LEVER (SEE BSA ON OUR SITE)........................................................ 33
9.7 INSPECTING THE CARBON BRUSHES ..................................................................................... 33
9.8 THE CLEANING.................................................................................................................... 35
9.9 CHARGING THE BATTERIES.................................................................................................. 35
9.10 BATTERY EXCHANGE SET*(OPTIONAL)................................................................................. 36
9.11 PIPE RAIL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE......................................................................................... 37
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................... 37
11. EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY.............................................................................. 38
APPENDIX 1: MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK .............................................................................. 39
APPENDIX 2: TECHNICAL DRAWINGS................................................................................... 40
APPENDIX 3: BATTERY SAFETY SHEET ............................................................................... 41
APPENDIX 4: SPRAY NOZZLE SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................. 45
APPENDIX 5: CLEANING THE POWDER COATING............................................................... 47
3. Introduction
3.1 General
You have made a good choice by purchasing the Berg Hortimotive METO. You are the
owner of an first class piece of equipment that has been manufactured with great care.
You will gain the most advantage from the equipment provided that you carefully follow
the instructions given in this handbook with regard to safety, operating and maintenance.
Please study this user's handbook carefully before starting to use the METO. Always
follow the safety instructions and recommendations given in this handbook.
Berg Hortimotive does not accept liability for damage or indirect damage resulting from
not following the operating and safety instructions contained in this handbook.
Neither does Berg Hortimotive accept liability whenever you or a third party make
modifications to the pipe rail wagon or its accessories, without receiving prior written
permission from the manufacturer.
The METO is supplied in accordance with the conditions of sale of the Dutch
METAALUNIE, as determined by the registrar of the law court of Rotterdam and in
accordance with the most recent text contained therein. A copy of the terms and
conditions of supply can be provided on request. You can also contact the Koninklijke
Metaalunie, PO Box 2600, 3430 GA Nieuwegein, the Netherlands.
3.2 Supplier Information
In the event of breakdowns or defects occurring on the METO please contact your Berg
Hortimotive dealer.

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4. Safety
4.1 Explanation of safety terms used
Safety terminology
Danger : Indicates serious or even fatal injury may occur if the instructions
in the handbook are ignored.
Warning : Indicates injury if the instructions described in this handbook
are ignored.
Caution : : Indicates damage may occur to the equipment if the instructions
described in this handbook are ignored.
Warning : Indicates possible problems if the instructions described in this
handbook are ignored.
4.2 Safety regulations
Read the following safety instructions carefully.
After reading the safety instructions they should be strictly observed at all times.
If the METO safety instructions are not observed while it is being operated, it will become
substantially more dangerous and may lead to serious physical injury.
DANGER!
-Read the manual carefully. Observe instructions, safety regulations, etc., at all times.
-De METO is only suitable for operating on pipe rail systems that comply with the
horticulture sector guidelines, the health and safety catalog in force in the
Netherlands (see 7.2).
-The METO should only be used on the correct type of pipe rail system. Check that the
centre-to-centre measurement of the rails and the pipe rail wagon correspond, check
the pictogram on the trolley.
-It is prohibited to drive on/along the Trolley.
-Only use the Spray Trolley to spray plants and crops in the greenhouse with water
(and additives). It is prohibited to use the Reel as a winch for pulling objects!
-Keep at a safe distance from power cables and parts of the greenhouse construction.
-The Spray Trolley should not be used, for drawing steel cables or screens.
-All protective screens and covers should be in place and closed during use.
-When working with the spraying Trolley, wear protective clothing and take the
appropriate protective measures, as stipulated in the instructions of the additive
(chemicals/pesticides) used.
-It is mandatory to wear shoes with protective toe caps (S1).
-After using the Spray Trolley the pipes and hoses should be cleared of chemicals and
liquids. This is done to prevent the occurrence of Legionella bacteria in the still water.
Always clean the hose and the supply-pipe with clear water and empty the hoses
-Never exceed the maximum (valve)pressure of 40 bar!
-The operator must be certified to use toxic chemicals when used as additive.

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-The Spray Trolley should only be operated by persons who have received adequate
training with regard to the Spray Trolley and who have studied and understand the
contents of this manual.
-Never use the Spray Trolley outside!
-It is prohibited to enter a path where spraying activities are carried out!
-It is prohibited to use more than one pipe rail trolleys or machines in one path.
-Only use legally allowed pesticide!
WARNING!
-Operating the METO may only take place when there are no other persons in the
vicinity (apart from the operator) of the machine.
-The METO may only be operated by persons of 18 years or older who have received
thorough instruction about the METO, who are fully familiar with this instruction
handbook and are completely aware of the dangers associated with operating the
machine.
-The METO should only be operated if positioned correctly on the pipe rail system or
used with a METO TRANS manufactured by Berg Hortimotive.
-All personnel working in the vicinity of the Spray Trolley should be fully familiarized
with the safety provisions and regulations -Employer’s instruction
-The Spray Trolley should only be repaired by specially trained personnel by Berg
Hortimotive
-Never carry out maintenance activities to the METO when it is being operated.
-Check the METO before use for faults, see chapter 9; maintenance.
-Keep operating equipment and safety symbols visible and clean at all times.
-Always turn the Spray Trolley off during maintenance
Press the emergency button and disconnect the charger
-Do not carry out any modifications to the Spray Trolley without written consent from
Berg Hortimotive
-Only use accessories and parts supplied by Berg Hortimotive.
-Remove obstacles, such as plant refuse, from the tracks before entering a path.
-Never clean the Spray Trolley with a water hose or a steam cleaner.
-Observe the safety regulations for the batteries, see Appendix .)
-Always stand beside the lift bar if the Trolley is raised by using the manual lift system
for sideways movements. Hold the lever with one hand while pushing the trolley with
the other.
-Connect the Spray Trolley to the trickle charger after use!
-Disconnect the charger before using the Spray Trolley.

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CAUTION!
-Always keep the workplace tidy.
-An untidy working area can lead to dangerous situations.
-Always concentrate on the task in hand.
- Always keep your wits about you when operating the METO. Never operate the METO
when you are unable to concentrate properly or when taking medicine whereby it is not
advisable to operate machines or drive in traffic.
4.3 Safety symbols
On the METO a number of safety pictograms have been applied. These pictograms warn the
operator about possible dangers or dangerous situations. Always observe the warnings and
contact your suppliers whenever the actual danger illustrated by the pictogram is not clear.
Always make sure that the pictograms are visible and undamaged!
The METO operator must have read and fully understood this handbook. When the operator does
not understand the warnings given in either this handbook or on the machine (e.g. they speak
another language), all the instructions, potential dangers, warnings and functions must be fully
explained to them by a responsible person so that they can fully understand them.