Cima Link Operating and maintenance instructions

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Operation and maintenance instructions

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OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Model: ...................................................
Serial Number: .....................................
(Pubblication N° LUM-LINK-07-EN)
© CIMA S.P.A. 1996 - 2017 Private property.
Any reproduction, even if partial, is forbidden if not preventively authorized in writing by the Cima S.p.A. company.
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LISTING OF VALID PAGES
This publication consists of 100 pages, subdivided as follows:
N° OF PAGE REVISION BASE
from I to VI 07 January 2017
from 1 to 4 07 January 2017
ADDITIONAL RECORDS AND VARIANTS
REVISION DESCRIPTION
00 First Edition, March 2001
01 Second Edition, January 2002
02 Third edition, March 2002
03 Fourth edition, July 2003
04 Fifth edition, January 2009
05 Sixth edition, March 2001
06 Revision, April 2012
07 Revision, January 2017
09
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INDICE GENERALE
1 FOREWORD .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT AT MATERIAL RECEPTION ..................................................1
1.2 PUBLICATION IDENTIFICATION ........................................................................................ 1
1.3 ATTACHED PUBLICATIONS ................................................................................................ 1
1.4 PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION ............................................................................................. 1
1.5 REFERENCE TO REGULATIONS ....................................................................................... 2
1.6 USING THE MANUAL ........................................................................................................... 2
1.7 UPDATES...............................................................................................................................2
2 GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................................................. 3
2.3 DECALS ................................................................................................................................. 3
3 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................... 8
3.1 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................ 8
3.2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................. 8
3.3 SAFETY NOTICES ................................................................................................................ 8
3.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3.2 Precautions against the fi res ................................................................................................... 9
3.4 SAFETY SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................ 10
3.5 HANDLING OF AGRO-CHEMICALS ................................................................................. 10
3.5.1 Storage ................................................................................................................................. 11
3.5.2 Specifi c equipment ................................................................................................................ 11
3.5.3 Disposal of empty containers and agro-chemicals residues ................................................. 11
3.5.4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) ................................................................................. 12
4 MACHINE’S STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS ............................................................................ 13
4.1 FRAME ................................................................................................................................. 14
4.2 FAN SERVO AMPLIFIER .................................................................................................... 18
4.3 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT ........................................................................................................ 19
4.3.1 Operating principle ................................................................................................................ 19
4.3.2 Hydraulic circuit components ................................................................................................ 23
4.4 TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................................................................. 37
4.4.1 Sprayer dimensions and weights ..........................................................................................37
4.4.2 Weight of accessories ........................................................................................................... 38
4.4.3 Centrifugal pump CD32 ........................................................................................................ 40
4.4.4 Filters .................................................................................................................................... 41
4.4.5 Tanks ..................................................................................................................................... 41
4.4.6 Fans ...................................................................................................................................... 41

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5 COUPLING MODALITIES .................................................................................................. 42
5.1 HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................... 42
5.2 MOUNTING OF THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT ................................................................43
5.3 INSTALLATION OF REMOTE CONTROLS ...................................................................... 43
5.3.1 Electrical control panel - E10 ................................................................................................43
5.3.2 Manual 2-tap distributor - P9 (for the versions where foreseen) ........................................... 45
5.3.3 E.P.A. Control Unit ................................................................................................................ 45
6 DISTRIBUTION DEVICES ................................................................................................ 46
7 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................................... 47
7.1 FILLING PIPE ...................................................................................................................... 47
7.2 HYDRAULIC SWIVELLING DEVICE ................................................................................. 47
7.3 ROTARY BLADES’ HYDRAULIC MIXER (PATENT N° 1295858) .................................... 48
7.5 REAR LIGHTS KIT .............................................................................................................. 48
7.6 EPRESSURE ELETTROREGULATOR .......................................................................... 48
7.7 E.P.A. KIT - DELIVERY PROPORTIONAL ADVANCEMENT ........................................... 49
8 FILLING ...............................................................................................................................50
8.1 FOREWORD - USE OF THE FAN DISENGAGEMENT ................................................... 50
8.1.a Disengagement of the fan ..................................................................................................... 50
8.1.b Fan engagement to perform the treatment ........................................................................... 51
8.2 FILLING THROUGH POURING FROM THE TOP ............................................................ 51
8.3 FILLING WITH THE SPECIFIC PIPE ................................................................................ 52
9 AGITATION ......................................................................................................................... 55
10 OPERATING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................ 55
10.1 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS TO TREATMENT ............................................................. 55
10.2 PREPARATORY OPERATIONS TO TREATMENT ........................................................... 56
10.3 THE TREATMENT ............................................................................................................... 57
10.4 PROCEDURE TO WASH THE HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT .................................................... 58
10.5 END OF TREATMENT - STORAGE ................................................................................... 60
10.5.1 Daily ...................................................................................................................................... 60
10.5.2 End of seasonal cycle ........................................................................................................... 61
11 TANK AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAINING ................................................................. 63
12 LIFTING AND TRANSPORT............................................................................................... 64
12.1 LIFTING AND TRANSPORT OF THE SPRAYER ............................................................. 64
12.1.1 Trailed cart disengagement ................................................................................................... 64
12.1.2 Lifting of the fan servo amplifi er assembly ............................................................................66

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12.1.3 - Lifting of the trailed cart ....................................................................................................... 66
13 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ......................................................................................... 67
13.1 LUBRICATION ..................................................................................................................... 67
13.2 FAN SHAFT SUPPORT OIL LEVEL CHECK .................................................................... 68
13.3 FAN SHAFT SUPPORT OIL REPLACEMENT .................................................................. 68
13.4 CLEANING OF FILTER’S CARTRIDGE ............................................................................ 69
13.5 FAN BELT TENSIONER ..................................................................................................... 69
13.6 PUMP BELT TENSIONER ................................................................................................. 70
13.7 MAIN TANK FASTENING BELT ......................................................................................... 70
13.8 TABLE OF MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ...................................................................... 71
14 FAULTS FINDING .............................................................................................................. 72
15 REPAIRS ALLOWED .......................................................................................................... 75
15.1 REPLACEMENT OF PUMP CONTROL BELT .................................................................. 75
15.2 REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL PANEL’S FUSES ..................................................... 76
15.3 PRESSURE GAUGE REPLACEMENT ............................................................................. 76
15.4 INSPECTION AND CLEANING PUMP FILTER ................................................................ 77
15.5 TANK LEVEL GAUGE CLEANING ..................................................................................... 78
15.6. CHECK HYDRAULIC DELIVERY ...................................................................................... 79
15.6.1 Check with fl owmeter ............................................................................................................ 79
15.6.2 Check without fl owmeter ....................................................................................................... 80
15.7 TANK REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT ............................................................................. 81
15.8 REPLACEMENT LAMPS REARLIGHTS ........................................................................... 82
16 INTEGRATIVE DIAGRAMS ................................................................................................ 83
16.1 HYDRO-PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM ....................................................................................... 83
16.2 WIRING DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................. 87
17 NOISE LEVEL ...................................................................................................................... 92
18
ATTACHMENT: DECLARATON OF CONFORMITY ................................................................... 93
19 WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................... 94
19.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 94
19.2 REPORTING DEFECTS IN GOODS ................................................................................. 94
19.3 TO PASS SAFETY INFORMATION ................................................................................... 94
19.4 VALIDITY AND ACCEPTANCE .......................................................................................... 94

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1 FOREWORD 1
1.1 CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT AT MATERIAL RECEPTION
At reception of the machine, make sure that this one is complete and in good condition in every part.
If any damaged parts are found out, timely inform about that the machine Distributor, or directly contact
C.I.M.A. SpA.
Upon receipt of the machine, expressly verify the following conditions:
- that the machine is delivered assembled in all its parts, and that the equipment fully complies with
the requested confi guration (that procedure is necessary, because for overall dimensions’
requirements the machine is often partially disassembled during the transport);
- that the connections are correctly mounted;
- that the cable clamps are correctly tightened, as well as all the fi ttings and connections;
- that all the protections are both present and fi rmly fastened;
- that the oil level inside the fan support is correct;
- that the fan, the fan protection casing or other parts of the machine ARE NOT damaged because
of any bumps suff ered during the transport.
1.2 PUBLICATION IDENTIFICATION
The “OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS” manual is an integrative part of the sprayers.
It is identifi ed by a Publication No. located on the frontispiece, and through which the document can
be identifi ed, traced and/or subsequently referred to.
The information elements contained herein are updated as at the date of publication. C.I.M.A. S.p.A.
reserves the right to modify its machines without notice, with the purpose of applying technical
enhancements, and it declines all responsibility for possible omissions from the publication.
All rights are reserved. No parts of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval
system, without permission in writing by C.I.M.A. S.p.A..
1.3 ATTACHED PUBLICATIONS
- Spare parts catalogue, available in the “restricted area” on website www.cima.it
(see on the inside cover);
- Distribution devices, “Operation and maintenance instructions”;
- Distribution devices, “Spare parts catalogue”;
- “Low Volume - Instructions for sprayer adjustment”.
1.4 PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION
All indications contained in this manual are aimed at the user of the sprayer.
The duration of the machine and its operation, the operator’s safety and the respect for the environment
are dependent upon scrupulous observance of the stated norms.
Before making use of the sprayer, the user must read, understand and abide by all regulations listed
in this manual.

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1.5 REFERENCE TO REGULATIONS
This manual was set out conforming to the regulations contained in following documents:
— Directive 2006/42/CE: Attachment 1 point 1.7.4;
— UNI 10653: Technical Documentation;
— UNI 10893: Technical Documentation.
1.6 USING THE MANUAL
Read every part of this manual, paying attention to the WARNING and DANGER indications both on
the text and on the machine or on components.
All operations suggested by the manual will have to be followed with the utmost care and only after
having understood the negative consequences of improper usage.
The following “symbols” are used within the text in order to highlight and visually identify the importance
of the various types of information:
Indicates important additional information.
Non observance can result in permanent damage to the sprayer.
Highlights possibly dangerous situations to people.
The manual, with relevant attachments and possible integrating issues, must be kept with the utmost
care and must always be complete, integer and legible in every part. Should it be mislaid it is imperative
to immediately request a duplicate from C.I.M.A. S.p.A.
Should the decals originally applied on the machine be mislaid, damaged or become incomprehensible,
they should be promptly replaced.
For every type of distribution device (Head) delivered with the sprayer, a specifi c user and maintenance
manual is attached. All the head manuals must always accompany the one of the machine.
- The manual must always be kept for the sprayer’s whole operational life.
- Any modifi cation received must be permanently inserted in this publication.
- The manual must be ceded with the sprayer should this be sold.
1.7 UPDATES
Any amendments or additions that C.I.M.A. S.p.A. may send the sprayer’s owner will be accompanied
by the necessary instructions to be included with this publication, becoming an integral part of it.