Casotti Doctor Fly 120 User manual

Doctor Fly 120
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Operation and maintenance manual
version 6/2016

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Summary
ASafety instructions
General information page 5
Safety standards page 5
Symbols used in the manual page 6
Important warnings page 7
Transport, handling and storage page 8
Warranty page 8
Technical information
Description of the sprayer page 11
Main units page 12
Operation page 14
Doctor Fly 120 technical data page 19
Doctor Fly 120 wiring diagram page 21
13-pin socket/plug instructions page 22
Faults and troubleshooting page 24
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COperating instructions
Installation and connections page 25
Starting and operating page 26
Adjustments page 27
Maintenance page 28
Catalogue
Doctor Fly 120 (complete) page 29
Tank unit 120 page 30
Komandante page 31
Button page 31
Compliance
Compliance page 32
Test sheet page 33
Copy of declaration of conformity page 34
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General information
This operation and maintenance manual was prepared according to current
safety regulations.
The owner or operator of the machine must read
this manual before starting the equipment being described.
Working safety is the responsibility of the machine operator.
Failure to observe the safety and operating standards will cause the operator to
be responsible for the damage caused to the equipment or to people, animals or
property.
If doubts arise when reading this manual, contact the nearest Casotti authorised
dealer or Casotti Irroratori directly.
Safety standards
The user must thoroughly read the technical-operating instructions pertaining to
proper use of the machine.
This manual must be read before operating the machine and must always be at
hand to be referred to.
Safety information must be completed with the specific operating and maintenance
instructions for the machine.
For the dealer:
the person in charge of delivering and installing the machine must read the
following manual, understand its content and take the responsibility to deliver this
manual to the end customer.
Safety instructions
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Prohibition symbols
No access for unauthorised people.
Do not remove guards and safety devices with moving gears.
Do not clean, lubricate, repair or adjust moving gears.
Safety instructions A
Danger symbols
This indicates taking measures to prevent personal damage,
highlighting that some of the usual manual practices,
if not carefully treated, may cause danger.
This is the danger due to the presence of electrical power.
This indicates the nature and danger of the content of containers
with harmful substances.
This indicates the nature and danger of the content of containers
with toxic substances.
Symbols used in the manual
When this warnings are shown, follow them in the exact order and strictly, with
regards to fine tuning, adjusting and maintaining the machine.
If these instructions are not strictly followed, serious damage to people, equipment
or animals may occur.
Do not use the machine without knowing its characteristics.
Do not use Doctor Fly 120 for purposes other than those for which it is
designed; contact Casotti for clarifications about its use, if necessary.
Ensure that all personnel involved in operating the equipment is
properly formed.
Doctor Fly 120 is a sprayer of substances that are harmful for humans.
Therefore the operator must remain on the moving vehicle, on the
opposite side of the dispensing area of the pesticide, without allowing
any other person to be in the vicinity of the sprayer.
The safety distance varies according to the operating pressure: as a
reference, the average distance is approx. 10 metres.
All operations are possible only when the machine is stopped and off.
Do not open any part of the machine that is normally closed, do not
remove guards and do not repair the machine without first discon-
necting the electrical and hydraulic connections.
Only one operator at a time must operate the machine.
Handle the pesticides with utmost care, taking all necessary precau-
tions during use, not just while spraying but also during the previous
stages where the product is prepared and mixed.
The Doctor Fly 120 machine is fitted with a hand-washing tank.
We recommend thoroughly reading the instructions for the product
to be sprayed since different rules apply according to the degree
of toxicity.
Machines are to be used outdoors.
Do not use the machine when there are unusual weather conditions
and the danger of heavy storms.
Important warnings

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Materials and wear parts, as well as parts whose duration cannot be determined
beforehand are not covered by the warranty.
The buyer agrees not to be entitled to any claim for damage that may arise, such
as loss of profit or sales, production or harvest, machine downtime or any other
indirect damage. Returns are not allowed without the written agreement of the
manufacturer.
All obligations for transport and shipping in general are the full responsibility of
the buyer.
The warranty has a duration of 24 MONTHS from the delivery date, according
to current regulations.
Safety instructions A
Transport, handling and storage
Check the following upon delivery:
- The bill of materials and the actual content
of the package match.
- The package is undamaged, so that any damage
due to the shipping agent can be identified.
Immediately contact Casotti if damage is found.
We recommend always paying utmost care during handling.
There are residual crushing risks due to the lifting operation, we recommend
wearing suitable shoes. Unload the machine from the transport vehicle very carefully
in order not to damage the other components.
We recommend using suitably authorised and qualified personnel to use the lift
truck. While waiting for installation, the package must be stored indoor in a dry
area to prevent damage to the box and to the machine. If the package needs to
be stored outdoors, cover it with a waterproof cover so that dust, rain and humidity
may not cause damage
Warranty
The terms and conditions of the warranty are determined as follows, unless
otherwise specified in the Order confirmation.
Casotti ensures the good quality and manufacture of machines and is committed
to replace or repair all components that show manufacturing defects for free for
the entire period of the warranty.
The warranty period starts with the delivery of the machine to the end customer.
If the product is defective during the warranty period, the purchase must immediately
inform the dealer and the manufactured of the defect; the manufacturer will decide,
at its sole discretion, how to proceed.
Warranty does not apply to parts that break or wear out due to the following:
- Failure to follow the instructions of the operation
and maintenance manual.
- Lack of or improper maintenance.
- User negligence when operating
the sprayer.
- Use of tools that are not suitable for maintenance.
- Modifications or tampering performed or commissioned without
an explicit approval by Casotti.
- Use of non-genuine spare parts.

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Technical information
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Doctor Fly 120 is a complete spraying machine, fitted with
polyethylene tank, PTO pump and electronic control with button.
Doctor Fly 120 allows spraying pre-set quantities of product in the
form of single sprays.
The electronic control in the cabin, called Komandante, can be used
by the operator to set the quantity of liquid to be sprayed with every
single spray with a precision up to the millimetre, also setting an
automation for automatic operation.
Doctor Fly 120 is small in size and this facilitates its use in areas
where travelling is difficult. Due to its full draft tank, it is suited also
for hilly areas.
Doctor Fly 120 is used to spray pesticides on the foliage of olive
and fruit trees.
If Doctor Fly 120 is used for other purposes, first contact the
manufacturer to ensure it can be used for those purposes.
Description of Doctor Fly 120

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Main units
Doctor Fly 120 comprises a tank unit and Komandante
Tank unit:
A- Polyethylene tank with maximum capacity of 120 litres and full draft, fitted
with hand-washing tank, external level, screw cap and external suction filter.
(see the attached Tank unit operation manual)
B- AR pump model AR30, 30 l/min - 40 bar, complete with control unit, and
remote pressure regulation.
(see the attached AR pump operation manual)
C- 12V low pressure solenoid valve controlling the spraying of the product by
opening and closing.
D- Flow meter to manage the quantity of product to be dispensed
E- Rod with manually adjustable jet
F- 13-pin power socket
Komandante:
I - Cable with 12V power supply plug
L- Tank unit power supply cable with 13-pin plug (see page 22)
M- Socket for spot actuation button
O- Display
P- Main switch ON/OFF
Q- Mode button
R- Button
S- Button
T- Plant counter button : it counts the number of sprays that are performed
U- Reset button : this resets the plant counter (it also fulfils optional flow
meter calibration functions)
V- RH (right-hand), LH (left-hand), RH LH (both sides) selector switch
Button:
Z - "Spot actuation" button with cable and plug
Technical information B
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Operation
Doctor Fly 120 operation
Komandante and its button are located in the cabin.
The tank unit is fitted to the 3-point fitting on the back of the tractor.
Connect the pump to the PTO of the tractor by means of a universal joint.
The universal joint (not supplied) must meet the requirements of directive
2006/42/EC and the fixed guard must allow meeting the safety distances set out
by the UNI EN ISO 13857 standard, so that the operator cannot reach moving
or dangerous gears.
Do not start the machine if the guards of the universal joint are damaged or
broken.
Actuate the pump and adjust the pressure between 3 and 8 bar.
The operator must select mode ML on Komandante and then set the desired
quantity of liquid to be dispensed (in ml).
When the button is pressed, the liquid within the tank is drafted and dispensed.
Dispensing is opened by two solenoid valves.
The flow meter upstream of the solenoid valves measures the quantity of dispenses
liquid and sends this data to Komandante in the cabin.
Komandante automatically closes the solenoid valve when the desired quantity
is reached.
Warning:
when setting the RH/LH selector switch in the RHLH position (both sides at the
same time), the dose set on Komandante is divided between the two nozzles.
Operation of Komandante operator panel
The home screen appears on the display when the machine is turned on
The installed software version appears after a few moments.
Then the last mode used appears.
The Komandante operator panel controls various operating modes,
that can be selected with the Mode button in the following sequence:
ml -mlt - Tm - TmT - MAN -FC8
Doctor Fly has different operating modes
The operational priority is always shown on the display.
1) SEMIAUTOMATIC ml
Every time the button is pressed, a spot is dispensed
ml mode: Press the button to dispense the exact quantity of liquid that was pre-
set and displayed in ml.
Operate on buttons and to change the quantity of liquid.
Technical information B
DOCTOR F
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ml 36
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4) AUTOMATIC TmT
Set the spot liquid dispensing time with timer (Tm) and the time between one spot
and the next (TmT)
The button is pressed once so that the machine dispenses spots automatically,
press the button again once to stop dispensing the spots.
The Tm and TmT modes interact: to use the automatic TmT mode, first set the
desired dispensing time in the Tm mode.
Tm mode: Set the spot dispensing time, check millilitres by means of a graded
container.
Operate on buttons and to change the quantity of liquid
Then switch to the TmT mode to set the automation times.
TmT mode: Press the button so that the machine automatically dispenses the
spots at regular intervals, calculated in tenths of seconds.
In order to change the intervals between one spot and another, therefore the dis-
tance between one spot and the next during treatment, operate on buttons
and
See the tables attached to this manual.
5) MAN (manual)
This allows opening and closing the solenoid valve in order to spray the product
as desired. Press the button to dispense the product continuously, press it again to
stop. This function is normally used to wash the entire system after work.
2) AUTOMATIC mlt
Set the millilitres (ml) of the spot and the time between one spot and the next (mlt)
The button is pressed once so that the machine dispenses spots automatically,
press the button again once to stop dispensing the spots.
The ml and mlt modes interact: to use the automatic mlt mode, first set the de-
sired millilitres in the ml mode.
ml mode: Set the millilitres to be dispensed.
Operate on buttons and to change the quantity of liquid
Then switch to the mlt mode to set the automation times.
mlt mode: Press the button so that the machine automatically dispenses the
spots at regular intervals, calculated in tenths of seconds.
In order to change the intervals between one spot and another, therefore the dis-
tance between one spot and the next during treatment, operate on buttons
and
See the tables attached to this manual.
3) SEMIAUTOMATIC Tm
Every time the button is pressed, a spot is dispensed
Tm mode: press the button to dispense the product of a period of time between
0.05 and 2.50 seconds as set by the operator, by pressing the buttons and
Technical information B
mlt 02.6
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tmt 02.6
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1SOLENOID VALVE
Specification:
12V, 2 outputs, 8 bar, Q=4.5 l/min, 1/4” fittings
• Bayonet sleeve, patented system to allow quick manual inspection of the pilot.
• Rubber reel holder, elastic ring ensuring the reel can be secured without any
equipment.
• High-precision mechanical machining to achieve the a very low level of
roughness to limit scaling.
• High corrosion resistance due to the low magnetic residue STAINLESS steel
internal gears specifically designed for solenoid valves.
• Operating ambient temperature between -10°C and +50°C;
• Fluid temperature between -10°C and +130°C;
Materials used:
• Brass body CW617N (EN 12165)
• STAINLESS steel internal gears
• AISI 303 STAINLESS steel sleeve (EN 10088-3)
• FPM (Viton), NBR, EPDM, silicone seal materials.
Doctor Fly 120 technical data
Solenoid valve
Dimensions 70 x 80 x h 120 cm
Weight 60 kg
Flow rate per minute 25 l/min
Pressure 25 bar
Operating pressure 3 to 8 bar
Voltage 12 V
Current absorption 8 A
Noise level Less than 70 dB
2CENTRAL CORE
Technical information B
6) FC8 (Aquilotto)
This does not apply to Doctor Fly
In the event of a malfunction of the flow meter (see the faults on
page 24) the Tm (timed) or TmT (automatic timed) mode allows
continuing work while waiting for the flow meter to be repaired
or replaced.
Plant counter
Press the plant counter button to display the number of spots that were sprayed.
Remember to reset the counter (with the relevant button on the display) before
starting treatment.
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Technical information B
Doctor Fly 120 wiring diagram
Technical information B
CABLE WITH PLUG
CONNECTION VIA
PTO TO THE PUMP
TERMINAL WITH 13-PIN PLUG
12V POWER SUPPLY CABLE WITH PLUG
KOMANDANTE IN CABIN
BUTTON IN CABIN
TANK UNIT

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13-pin socket/plug instructions
INSERT THE PLUG ACCORDING TO THE FITTING
AND TURN CLOCKWISE TO SECURE IT
TOOL TO REMOVE THE PLUG WHEN NECESSARY
Follow the instructions in the table below

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Operating instructions
C
Installation and connections
During installation, always take into consideration
the technical information in chapter B
• Secure the tank unit to the 3-point fitting on the back of the
tractor
• Secure Komandante in the cabin by means of Velcro
• Connect the button to Komandante
• Secure the button to the vehicle, by means of a magnet or
Velcro
• Connect the 13-pin plug of Komandante to Doctor Fly 120
NOTE: Check that excess cable is properly secure to prevent the
danger of tripping on it or cutting it.
• Connect Komandante to the 12V socket of the tractor.
Faults and troubleshooting
• When the button is pressed, the liquid continues to come out without
stopping:
1. Ensure that the ml mode is selected on Komandante.
2. Ensure the solenoid valve is not clogged (see page 28)
3. If the circuit is not properly cleaned between one use and the next,
the flow meter could become clogged and stop working.
Flush clean water through the circuit for a few minutes (set MAN on
Komandante), the try to spray the pre-set quantity again (Komandante
set to ml).
4. If the flow meter is severely clogged and flushing it with water does
not solve the issue, flush the circuit with water and degreasing detergent.
5. The flow meter is faulty.
Set Komandante to Tm (timed) mode, use a graded measuring cup
to set the proper time to dispense the desired quantity and continue
working while waiting for the flow meter to be repaired or replaced.
IMPORTANT
If the flow meter must be removed, pay utmost attention since it is
made of plastic (Nylon).
• The flow meter/solenoid valve unit leaks slightly:
Make sure of the point that is dripping.
DO NOT TIGHTEN where it is leaking, but unscrew the part that is
involved and cover it again with Teflon or hydraulic sealant.
Screw the relevant part back in without tightening excessively.

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Adjustments
Dispensing orientation
Use the relevant selector switch to decide the side to be sprayed.
(right, left, both at the same time)
Dispensing height
Operate on the ring nut of the swivel located at the base of the adjust-
able jet to lift or lower the jet.
Dispensing width
Operate on the nozzle to adjust the jet width (turn it clockwise to wid-
en it, counterclockwise to narrow it).
Quantity of dispensed product
On Komandante, when in ml mode, operate on buttons +and –
to respectively increase or decrease the quantity of product to be
dispensed with precision up to one millilitre.
Dispensing duration
On Komandante, when in Tm mode (to be used as an alternative
if there are issues with the flow meter), operate on buttons +and –
to respectively increase or decrease the duration of dispensing with
precision up to one hundredth of a second.
Duration of the time between one spot and the next
On Komandante, when in mlt or TmT mode, operate on buttons +
and –to respectively increase or decrease the duration of the pause
between one spot and the next, with precision up to one tenth of a
second.
Starting
• Open the cover
• Pour the mixture into the tank
• Tighten the cover
• Start Komandante with the relevant pull-switch on the side
• Select the mode and perform the relevant settings
• In order to use Doctor Fly 120 select
the ml,mlt,Tm,TmT mode
• When the machine is turned off, Komandante saves the last set-
ting and shows it again when it is turned on the next time
• Actuate the PTO pump (3 to 5 bar of operating pressure)
• Doctor Fly 120 is ready to be used
NOTE: Mix the pesticide separately in a suitable container, then pour
the solution into the tank of Doctor Fly 120.
Remember that part of the product remains within the pipes at the end
of treatment.
Operation
Actuate the PTO pump.
Select the side to dispense the pesticide:
right, left, both at the same time.
Press the button any time dispensing is required
or to start automatic treatment.
Operating instructions C

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Catalogue
D
Doctor Fly 120 (complete)
Code DOCTOR 120
Maintenance
Washing Doctor Fly 120
After each work day, wash thoroughly with water the circuit and the
tank, to prevent the system becoming clogged.
Open the cover to wash the circuit Fill the tank with water, set
Komandante in MAN mode and press the button until clean water
comes out.
Drain residual water with the tank drain cap.
Cleaning the solenoid valve
See the solenoid valve specification and components on page 19.
Since the solenoid valve may become clogged, remove and clean
it thoroughly any time it is necessary. To do so: remove the fitted
solenoid (1), unscrew the bulb (2) by 90° until it clicks, using a pair of
pliers, then thoroughly clean the inside of the solenoid valve. Finally
reassemble all components carefully.

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Tank unit 120
Code DO31
Catalogue D
Komandante
Button
Code K2010
Code DO9

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Compliance
ETest sheet
CASOTTI IRRORATORI declares that the machine:
Code
DOCTOR 120 Doctor Fly 120
Model
Serial number Year of manufacture
Underwent the following tests before being marketed:
• Proper operation of electrical and electronic components
• Proper operation of hydraulic components
Felino, on the ..........................
............................
Casotti Elisa
We declare the machine is equipped with the following documents:
• CE plate
• Full original operation and maintenance manual
• Original of the declaration of conformity to provisions of
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
The machine is manufactured to be included in a machinery or to be assembled
together with other machinery, to form a complex assembly that operates as one.
The machine cannot be commissioned until the machinery it is going to be included
into and of which it will become a component is identified and its conformity with
provisions of Directive 2006/42/EC is declared.
For the dealer:
The full "Operation and maintenance manual" and the original of the "Declara-
tion of conformity" must be delivered to the end user.

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CE declaration of conformity
We, Casotti Irroratori di Casotti Elisa, single-owner company
with headquarters in Via Cerreto 10, 43035 Felino (Parma) Italy
declare that the following machine:
Name: Casotti sprayer
Function: Spraying pesticides
Model:
Code:
Serial number:
Year of manufacture:
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ORIGINAL ATTACHED
Is compliant with the provisions of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.
Name and address of the person authorised to compile the Technical File:
Casotti Elisa, Via Cerreto 8/1, 43035 Felino (Parma) Italy.
The signatory of this document is Mrs. Casotti Elisa, who has full legal authority
to represent Casotti Irroratori within the European Union.
Felino, on the Casotti Elisa
Doctor Fly 120 operation and maintenance manual - version 6/2016
The information in this document is subject to changes without notice.
Casotti is not liable for omissions or technical or publishing errors contained in this document.

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