BERG METOSWR Release Note

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

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Machine type plate
The METOSWR 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, year of construction.
If you would like to contact Berg Hortimotive, or one of their dealers with respect to this
METOSWR, please ensure that this information is always readily available.
Version 1, November 2020
The machine is manufactured by:
Berg Hortimotive
Burg. Crezeelaan 42a
2678 KZ De Lier
The Netherlands
Tel: [phone]
E- mail: [e-mail]
Internet: www.berghortimotive.com

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1. Declarations
1.1 Copyright
Berg Hortimotive
De Lier, 2020
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
METOSWR, 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 METOSWR include the following:
- alterations to the controls
- welding, mechanical works, etc
- extensions to the METOSWR 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 METOSWR - e.g. interruption of
business, delays, etc.

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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.
Berg Hortimotive accepts responsibility for the availability of replacement parts, provided
they are available from its suppliers at reasonable conditions.
1.4 Spraying Installation Approval
It is mandatory to register your machine with a certified inspection authority for spraying
equipment. The hose reel (METOSWR) meets all the requirements of this inspection on
leaving the factory, but must be periodically inspected in accordance with national
regulations.
For more information about the inspection, please contact your dealer or the national
inspection authority. The above resolutions and other relevant documents can also be
downloaded on the site of the following inspection authorities.

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2. Foreword
This handbook describes the METOSWR.
This handbook provides you with information including the safety aspects, a description of
the METOSWR 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 METOSWR
should be operated and maintained. By reading this handbook and then using the
METOSWR, you, or anyone else, will be assisted in using the METOSWR 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.
The Netherlands:
Stichting Kwaliteitseisen
Landbouwtechniek (SKL)
Agro Business Park 24
6709 PW Wageningen
Postbus 407
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.sklkeuring.nl
[e-mail]
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
keurings[email protected]eren.be
England:
Agricultural Engineers Association
Samuelson House - Forder Way
Hampton
Peterborough
PE7 8JB
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
www.aea.uk.com
[e-mail]
Poland:
Plant Health and Seed Inspection Service
Ul. Wspólna 30
00-930 Warsaw
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.piorin.go.pl
[e-mail]
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].de

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Table of contents
1. DECLARATIONS...................................................................................................................3
1.1 COPYRIGHT......................................................................................................................3
1.2 LIABILITY..........................................................................................................................3
1.3 GUARANTEE.....................................................................................................................4
1.4 SPRAYING INSTALLATION APPROVAL ...................................................................................4
2. FOREWORD..........................................................................................................................5
3. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................7
3.1 GENERAL.........................................................................................................................7
3.2 SUPPLIERS INFORMATION...................................................................................................7
4. SAFETY.................................................................................................................................8
4.1 EXPLANATION OF THE SAFETY TERMINOLOGY.......................................................................8
4.2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......................................................................................................8
4.3 SAFETY PICTOGRAMS ......................................................................................................11
4.4 RESIDUAL RISKS .............................................................................................................11
5. INTENDED APPLICATION..................................................................................................12
5.1 AREA OF APPLICATION.....................................................................................................12
5.1.1 Physical operating conditions................................................................................12
5.2 DESCRIPTION METOSWR..............................................................................................13
6. TRANSPORTATION............................................................................................................14
6.1 EXTERNAL TRANSPORT (MODEL ON WHEELS) .....................................................................14
6.2 INTERNAL TRANSPORT (MODEL ON WHEELS).......................................................................14
7. COMMISSIONING ...............................................................................................................15
7.1 INSPECTION BEFORE STARTING OPERATIONS......................................................................15
8. USE.....................................................................................................................................15
8.1 CONTROLS.....................................................................................................................15
8.1.1 Preparing for use ..................................................................................................16
8.2 OUT OF USE ...................................................................................................................17
8.3 CLEANING ......................................................................................................................17
8.4 PROBLEMS,CAUSES &SOLUTIONS....................................................................................18
8.5 DISMANTLING .................................................................................................................19
9. REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................20
9.1 SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................20
9.2 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION FOR THE END USER............................................................20
9.3 GREASE HOSE GUIDE CHAIN AND BEARINGS .......................................................................21
9.4 HANDLEBAR PULL HANDLE AND LOCKING CLIP.....................................................................21
10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................22
10.1 EXPLANATION OF THE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................23
11. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ...........................................................................24
APPENDIX 1: MAINTENANCE LOGBOOK.............................................................................25
APPENDIX 2: TECHNICAL DRAWINGS.................................................................................26
APPENDIX 3: CLEANING THE POWDER COATING..............................................................27

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3. Introduction
3.1 General
You have made a good choice by purchasing the Berg Hortimotive METOSWR. 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 METOSWR. 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 trolley or its accessories, without receiving prior written
permission from the manufacturer.
The METOSWR 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 Suppliers information
In the event of breakdowns or defects occurring on the METOSWR please contact your
Berg Hortimotive dealer.

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4. Safety
4.1 Explanation of the safety terminology
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 instructions
Read the following safety instructions carefully.
After reading the safety instructions they should be strictly observed at all times.
If the Pipe rail trolley safety instructions are not observed while it is being operated, it will
become substantially more dangerous and may lead to serious physical injury.
DANGER!
- Carefully read all of the user's handbook. Observe the operating and safety
instructions at all times.
- Never exceed the maximum permitted system pressure.
- Never exceed the maximum permitted hose length.
- Use the METOSWR only for watering or spraying crops in a greenhouse.
- The METOSWR is only suitable for driving on a flat paved floor (concrete) that is
rough enough to drive and stop safely, and to withstand the winding/unwinding
forces.
- It is forbidden to use the METOSWR in spaces having insufficient lighting!
- Persons are not permitted to ride with/on the chassis.
- It is forbidden to remove the hose guide.
- Do not spray liquid on moving parts of the greenhouse structure and live electric
wiring.
- It is forbidden to pull (steel) wire and to install protective canvas with the METOSWR.
- It is forbidden for persons or pets to enter a path where a METOSWR is being
operated.
- While using the METOSWR, all shields and protective caps must be fitted and closed.
- Avoid the use of other transmitters, at the same frequency as the remote control, in
the immediate vicinity, which could cause the hose reel to be inadvertently started or
stopped.

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-When starting the hose reel remotely, one must be absolutely sure that no one in the
immediate vicinity of the METOSWR reel is surprised by the turning of the drum.
-In the case of a rotating drum, prevent any part of the body from being drawn into the
space between the drum and the frame.
- Avoid damage and faulty repair of the power cable, have worn or damaged power
cables replaced by an approved specialist.
- If a cable extension reel is used, it must be fully unwound before use and have a
sufficient cross-section in relation to the length and the power consumption. The
minimum cross-section of the cores should be ≥ 2.5 mm².
- The METOSWR should be operated with protective clothing and protective equipment,
which should be made compulsory in accordance with the requirements of the
additive used.
- After using the METOSWR, the supply lines (liquid) and METOSWR pipes should be
emptied of liquids. This is because of the possible occurrence of legionella bacteria in
stagnant water.
- The operator of the METOSWR must be certified for the use of toxic substances for
crop protection if they are sprayed with the METOSWR.
- The METOSWR may only be operated by specially trained personnel who are familiar
with the nature of the activities.
- Use only legally permitted spray additives.
- Additional options, accessories and spares must be ordered and supplied exclusively
by the manufacturer, Berg Hortimotive.
Warning!
- Operating the METOSWR may only take place when there are no other persons in the
vicinity (apart from the operator) of the machine.
- The METOSWR may only be operated by persons of 18 years or older who have
received thorough instruction about the METOSWR, who are fully familiar with this
instruction handbook and are completely aware of the dangers associated with
operating the machine.
- The METOSWR may only be used if it is properly connected to the (high pressure)
pump.
- All personnel working in the area of the METOSWR should be made familiar with
relevant safety rules and precautions that apply to the pipe rail system.
- Instructions from the employer.
- Repairs to the METOSWR may only be carried out by personnel who have received
specific training from Berg Hortimotive.
- Never carry out work on the METOSWR while it is being operated by someone else.
Always switch it off using the main switch and remove the plug from the socket
before carrying out maintenance.
- Check the METOSWR daily for defects and carry out maintenance frequently - see
chapter 9: maintenance.

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-Keep the operating controls and safety pictograms clean.
- operating controls and safety pictograms should always be clearly visible.
-After use, the METOSWR should always be switched off with the main switch and the
plug should be removed from the socket.
-Never leave the METOSWR unattended.
- It is forbidden to carry out modifications or make alterations to the METOSWR without
prior written permission from Berg Hortimotive.
- Before entering a path, remove obstacles and plant remains to minimise the risk of
slipping and tripping.
- Never clean the METOSWR with a water hose, high-pressure water gun or steam
cleaner.
- When moving the METOSWR, the hose must be fully wound up on the reel drum.
- Never use the METOSWR on the public highway.
- It is mandatory to wear shoes with protective toe caps (S1).
Please note!
- Always keep the workplace tidy.
- An untidy working area can lead to dangerous situations.
- Be focused.
Always maintain the appropriate level of concentration when operating the hose reel. Do not
operate the METOSWR when unable to concentrate properly, or when using medication that
can impair your reaction times when operating machinery or participating in traffic.