Braun UNIVERSAL-CULTIVATOR-FRAME UKR User manual

User Manual
UNIVERSAL-CULTIVATOR-FRAME

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Contents
1 Identification ................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Target group ............................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Explanation / note ................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Copyright ................................................................................................................................. 4
2 Product description ......................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Structure.................................................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Components and their functions............................................................................................. 6
2.3 Technical data.......................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Performance and operating values ................................................................................. 7
2.3.2 Dimensions ...................................................................................................................... 7
2.3.3 Weight ............................................................................................................................. 7
2.3.4 Sound pressure ................................................................................................................ 7
2.3.5 Ambient conditions ......................................................................................................... 7
2.3.6 Soil conditions ................................................................................................................. 7
2.4 Type plate................................................................................................................................ 7
2.5 Protection class ....................................................................................................................... 7
3 Safety............................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Meaning of the warning information...................................................................................... 8
3.2 Warning signs on the unit ....................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Personal protective equipment............................................................................................... 9
3.4 Worker qualifications ............................................................................................................ 10
3.5 Safety instruction .................................................................................................................. 11
3.6 Appropriate use..................................................................................................................... 12
3.7 Traffic safety.......................................................................................................................... 12
3.8 Danger zone when in operation............................................................................................ 12
3.9 Obligation of the owner to exercise due care....................................................................... 13
3.10 Obligation of the user to exercise due care .......................................................................... 13
4 Before use...................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 Installation............................................................................................................................. 14
4.2 Setting up/adjusting .............................................................................................................. 15
4.2.1 Pusher guide.................................................................................................................. 15
4.3 Storage and protection between periods of use................................................................... 15
4.4 Storage location for the operating manual ........................................................................... 15

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5 Operation ...................................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 Safe operation / functioning ................................................................................................. 16
5.2 Operating information........................................................................................................... 16
5.2.1 Oil .................................................................................................................................. 16
6 Servicing and cleaning / customer ................................................................................................ 17
6.1 Safety measures .................................................................................................................... 17
6.2 Servicing by specialist technicians......................................................................................... 17
6.2.1 Lubrication..................................................................................................................... 17
7 Transport and delivery .................................................................................................................. 18
7.1 Transport to the customer .................................................................................................... 18
7.1.1 Unpacking...................................................................................................................... 18
7.2 Dispose of the packaging safely ............................................................................................ 18
8 Faults and possible causes ............................................................................................................ 19
8.1 Frequently asked questions .................................................................................................. 19
8.2 Contact .................................................................................................................................. 20
9 Dimensions Universal Cultivator Frame UKR ................................................................................ 21
10 Decommissioning, dismantling, disposal .................................................................................. 23

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1 Identification
Declaration of conformity
Within the meaning of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
The manufacturer,
BRAUN Maschinenbau GmbH
Albert - Einstein - Strasse 10
D –76829 Landau i. d. Pfalz
Germany
hereby declares that the unit described below
Type of construction:
Year of
construction
:
Appropriate use:
Unit No.:
conforms with the stipulations of the standards listed below.
EN ISO 12100 - Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk
assessment and risk reduction
EN ISO13857 - Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard
zones being reached by upper and lower limbs
DIN EN ISO 4413 [2] - Hydraulic fluid power - General rules and safety
requirements for systems and their components
EN 61310-2 - Safety of machinery: Indication, marking and actuation
EN 614-1 - Safety of machinery: Ergonomic design principles
EN 60204 - Safety of machinery: Electrical equipment of machines
EN ISO 4254 - Agricultural machinery - Safety
EN 349 (ISO 13854) - Safety of machinery: Minimum gaps to avoid crushing
of parts of the human body
This EC declaration of conformity loses its validity if
the unit is converted, modified or used for a different purpose
without our explicit prior written approval.
it is used contrary to the instructions in the operating manual.
Landau, 28/05/18
Place, Date
S. Braun, CEO
With overall responsibility

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1.1 Target group
The unit is designed for ecological soil tilling. The use of chemicals can be reduced
by mechanical weed control.
1.2 Explanation / note
The unit may only be supplied together with an operating manual (to provide security
in legal terms).
1.3 Copyright
The unit has been designed and built to the state of the art of current technology by
BRAUN Maschinenbau GmbH. The manufacturer has the sole copyright for
marketing and exhibition. Any constructional changes to the unit and its accessory
parts require the prior written approval of BRAUN Maschinenbau GmbH.
If this stipulation is infringed then all liability by and claims under warranty from the
manufacturer shall be null and void!
All parts and components may be replaced solely by original parts and components
from BRAUN Maschinenbau GmbH!

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2 Product description
2.1 Structure
Figure 1: Universal Cultivator Frame UKR

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2.2 Components and their functions
Item
COMPONENT
FUNCTION
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Upper hitching bolt
Insertion point for upper hitch (Cat I and Cat II)
2
Mounting bracket
Attachment points for upper hitch (Cat I and Cat II)
3
Hydraulic connection
Pressure connection to the tractor (extension)
4
Hydraulic connection
Pressure connection to the tractor (retraction)
5
Adjusting screws
Setting the play of the pushers
6
Pusher
Width adjustment for the Universal Cultivator Frame
UKR
7
Rectangular bracket
Holder for tools
8
Lower hitching plate
Additional attachment points for holder
9
Hydraulic cylinder
Adjusting the pushers
10
Lower hitching bolt
Lower hitching point on the tractor
11
Locating holes
Holder for additional attachments

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2.3 Technical data
2.3.1Performance and operating values
Min. drive rating
20 kW
Min. travelling speed
unlimited
Max. travelling speed
----- km/h
Oil supply
7 –12 l, max. 180 bar
2.3.2Dimensions
(H x W x D) mm
Transport
780 x 1300-1900 x 400
Installation/working
780 x 1900-3100 x 400
2.3.3Weight
kg
Transport weight
145-205 kg
Weight in use
120-180 kg
2.3.4Sound pressure
db
Sound pressure of the tractor
2.3.5Ambient conditions
not dependent on temperature
secure attachment of the peripherals and third party
devices to the tractor
2.3.6Soil conditions
all normal types of soil can be worked
2.4 Type plate
The unit is identified by a type plate that
clearly identifies the unit concerned by
the type designation, serial number and
year of construction. The type plate is
attached to the side of the mounting
bracket of the Universal Cultivator Frame
UKR.
NOTE
Please have at hand all the relevant
details from the type plate for all
enquiries concerning this unit!
Figure 2: Position of the type plate
2.5 Protection class
All electrical connections are secured to IP 67 (if applicable)

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3 Safety
The Safety section contains basic warning and working information. Following the
information given in this section is a basic prerequisite for safe working with the unit
and its safe operation. In addition, in the other sections of this operating manual there
is additional warning information that must likewise be followed. The warning
information is shown next to the relevant actions.
3.1 Meaning of the warning information
In this operating manual the warning information is shown in a systematic way
according to the severity of the danger and the probability of it occurring. The danger
signs bring to your attention any residual hazards that can be avoided for design
reasons when operating the unit.
The warning information that is given is structured as follows:
Example
DANGER
Type and source of the danger
Possible consequences if disregarded
Means to avoid the danger
Danger levels of the warning information
The danger level is indicated by the signal word. The danger levels are classified
into 4 levels as follows:
Fatal danger
DANGER
Type and source of the danger
Possible consequences if disregarded
Means to avoid the danger
Severe injury
WARNING
Type and source of the danger
Possible consequences if disregarded
Means to avoid the danger
Minor injury
CAUTION
Type and source of the danger
Possible consequences if disregarded
Means to avoid the danger
Damage to the unit
NOTE
Type and source of the danger
Possible consequences if disregarded
Means to avoid the danger
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3.2 Warning signs on the unit
Never remove the warning signs from the unit. Replace any safety stickers and
information that are missing or illegible.
The following warning signs have been applied to the unit
The unit can be
dangerous. Treat
prudently and handle
with care.
Read the operating manual
all the way through before
using the unit for the first
time.
Never reach into areas
where there is a risk of
being crushed
Do not touch any moving
parts.
Do not crawl under the
installed unit / components.
Danger of injury
It is forbidden to stay in the
swivelling area of the unit
and attached parts.
Beware of escaping fluid
under high pressure.
Disable the high pressure
unit. Danger of injury
Follow the instructions given
in the operating manual.
Follow the corresponding
instructions when carrying
out maintenance!
3.3 Personal protective equipment
It is important to wear personal protective equipment when operating the unit.
Use work gloves that are secure against cutting and piercing, safety shoes, cut-
proof trousers and protective goggles when installing / deinstalling or when making
adjustments or performing maintenance or cleaning.

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3.4 Worker qualifications
Only trained and suitably instructed persons may work with the crow’s foot
blade under-vine weeder (LUV). The unit may only be put into operation after
thoroughly studying all the sections of this operating manual by a suitably
qualified person who has been instructed and commissioned by the owner.
The responsibilities of the relevant persons for operation, setting up and
maintenance must be clearly defined.
Trainees may only work on the unit under the supervision of an experienced
person who has been authorised to give instruction.
Maintenance and servicing work may only be performed by especially trained
and qualified technicians. When doing so they must follow the details
concerning servicing and all the relevant safety rules and local regulations.
Persons
Activity
Instructed
person
Personal with
technical training
(authorised to give
instructions)
Superior with
the
corresponding
competence
Transport
X
X
X
Initial commissioning
X
X
Operation
X
X
X
Setting up/equipping
X
X
Tracking down faults
X
X
Correcting faults
X
X
Maintenance
X
X
Cleaning
X
X
X
Servicing
X
X
Disposal
X
X
X

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The customer hereby confirms this with his signature,
1. that he has received in full and in good condition the operating manual that belongs to the unit.
2. that he has been instructed that the operating manual contains exceptionally important
information (especially safety information) and has received instruction on the residual risks.
3. that he has been instructed that the unit may only be started up after having carefully studied the
operating manual.
4. that he has been instructed that the unit may only be used by trained, instructed and qualified
persons.
5. that he has been instructed that compliance with the operating manual does not relieve him of
the obligation to comply with the relevant applicable laws and regulations, especially regarding
use outside the EU. This also applies if extended requirements must be implemented due to the
corresponding changes in the laws and regulations and due to leading decisions.
6. a signed copy of this declaration is to be sent to BRAUN Maschinenbau GmbH.
_________________ ___________ _______________________ _____________________
Place Date Name in capitals Signature of the customer
3.5 Safety instruction
This safety instruction is to be filled out by the BRAUN dealer for the final customer.
Customer
address
by the
manufacturer
BRAUN Maschinenbau
GmbH
Albert-Einstein-Strasse 10
D-76829 Landau i. d. Pfalz
Germany
Concerning
unit
Serial number: ________________________
Designation: ________________________
Year of construction: ________________________

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3.6 Appropriate use
Safety in operation of the supplied unit can only be guaranteed if it is used
appropriately and correctly. Appropriate use includes following the operating
and instruction manual (also of the tractor) and carrying out all the maintenance
and servicing work. Attachments and equipment from other manufacturers may
only be used after consulting BRAUN Maschinenbau GmbH.
This unit has been designed solely for the usual soil tilling in vineyards and
orchards or in specialised cultivation.
Any form of use going beyond this is not appropriate!
BRAUN Maschinenbau GmbH shall have no liability whatsoever for any
damage caused as a result, the user/owner bears the sole risk in such cases.
The relevant applicable accident prevention and health and safety at work
regulations and other generally recognised safety, occupational medicine and
road traffic rules are to be complied with.
3.7 Traffic safety
When travelling on public roads and streets the tractor must comply with the
road traffic regulations of the relevant country when this unit is attached to it.
The vehicle holder and tractor driver are responsible for compliance with these
regulations.
3.8 Danger zone when in operation
Never allow anybody to get into or stay in the danger zone!
If you get between the tractor and the unit there is a great and possibly fatal
danger from the tractor rolling away or from movements of the unit.
The following illustration shows the danger zones of the unit.
Figure 3: Danger zones of the unit

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3.9 Obligation of the owner to exercise due care
The owner undertakes to use the unit only when it is in flawless condition. He must
check its condition before use and ensure that any faults are corrected before starting
it up.
The owner undertakes only to have persons working on or with the unit who:
have been taught the basic principles of safety at work and accident
prevention and instructed in the handling of the unit.
have read and understood the Safety section and the warning information in
this operating manual and have confirmed this with their signature.
who are wearing the required and stipulated personal protective equipment
(work clothing, safety shoes, protective gloves, safety goggles, ear
protection. etc.) and also to check this.
3.10 Obligation of the user to exercise due care
The operator must have read and understood the operating manual.
Only trained and instructed persons are permitted to operate the unit.

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4 Before use
4.1 Installation
Installation description customer
Universal Cultivator Frame UKR
WARNING
The Universal Cultivator Frame UKR can fall over
Your lower limbs could be crushed
Wear safety gloves
Handle heavy loads with lifting gear
Component
Installation steps
1. Attach the Universal Cultivator Frame UKR to
both lower hitching bolts (4) on the tractor
2. Insert the upper hitch at the mounting bracket
by means of the upper hitching bolt (1) at the
Universal Cultivator Frame UKR and secure it
with a cotter pin
3. Check that the bolts (2) (3) at the rectangular
recess have been done up tightly
4. Attach the tools to the square angle bracket
(see the operating manual for the tools used
for further steps)
CAUTION
Slipping of the hydraulic couplings
Minor hand injuries
Wear safety gloves
Handle with care
Component
Installation steps
1. Attach the hydraulic coupling (1) to the control
unit of the tractor (extend cylinder)
2. Attach the hydraulic coupling (2) to the control
unit of the tractor (retract cylinder)

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4.2 Setting up/adjusting
4.2.1Pusher guide
WARNING
The pushers could hit somebody
Your lower limbs could be bruised or crushed
Keep a safe distance
Do not get in between moving parts
Component
Adjustment steps
1. Adjust the play with the adjusting screw
and secure them with locknuts
4.3 Storage and protection between periods of use
Store the unit so that it is cool and dry. Protect it against the direct rays of the sun.
Clean and lubricate the unit if it is to be stored for a longer period of time.
4.4 Storage location for the operating manual
The operating manual must be readily available to hand for the user at all times!

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5 Operation
5.1 Safe operation / functioning
Do not operate the unit without a vehicle (tractor).
Follow the operating manual of the relevant tractor.
DANGER
Running over persons
Death or severe injury
Never allow anybody to get into or stay in the danger zone
Ensure that nobody is in danger zones [A] and [B] (see section Fehler! Verweisquelle
konnte nicht gefunden werden.) of the unit.
If any persons get into the danger zone of the unit, stop the tractor at once.
5.2 Operating information
5.2.1 Oil
No hydraulic components are suitable for use with bio-oil!

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6 Servicing and cleaning / customer
6.1 Safety measures
The customer must clean any dirt off the unit
oRough cleaning, grass, etc.
The customer must lubricate the unit
CAUTION
Sharp edges
Cuts on the hands
Wear protective gloves
Use a suitable tool for cleaning
6.2 Servicing by specialist technicians
6.2.1Lubrication
WARNING
The pushers could hit somebody
Your lower limbs could be bruised or crushed
Keep a safe distance
Do not get in between moving parts
NOTE
Components run dry
Guide points worn
Regularly ensure lubrication
Component
Lubrication steps
1. Lubricate both pushers (1) at the top and bottom
with acid-free industrial grease every 50 hours of
operation
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7 Transport and delivery
BRAUN Maschinenbau GmbH ensures the correct delivery of your unit.
7.1 Transport to the customer
7.1.1 Unpacking
CAUTION
The metal strips can spring out due to the stored energy
Cuts on the body
Wear protective equipment
Keep a safe distance away - 0.5 m
7.2 Dispose of the packaging safely
Ensure that the packaging and remnants of the items used to secure the load are
disposed of in a safe and environmentally-friendly way at a recycling centre.
BRAUN Maschinenbau GmbH gives you useful tips and advice.

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8 Faults and possible causes
8.1 Frequently asked questions
The pushers of the Universal Cultivator Frame UKR do not move
Check the hydraulic connections at the Universal Cultivator Frame UKR and
the tractor (see page 14, item number 1)
check the flow of oil at the tractor
oUKR: min. 7 𝑙𝑚𝑖𝑛
⁄max. 20 𝑙𝑚𝑖𝑛 ⁄
The pushers of the Universal Cultivator Frame UKR move sluggishly
Adjust/check the adjusting screws (see page 14, item number 1)