Cima PLUS Troubleshooting guide

OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
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LOW-VOLUME SPRAYERS
MOUNTED MODELS
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OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Plus 42-45
Plus 50-55-55S-55E
Model: ...................................................
Serial Number: ...................................................

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LISTING OF VALID PAGES
This publication consists of 60 pages, subdivided as follows:
N° OF PAGE REVISION BASE
from I to VI 03 January 2002
from 1 to 55 03 January 2002
ADDITIONAL RECORDS AND VARIANTS
REVISION DESCRIPTION
00 First Edition, June 2000
01 Second Edition, November 2000
02 Revision, December 2001
03 Third edition, January 2002
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GENERAL INDEX
1 FOREWORD .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 PUBLICATION IDENTIFICATION......................................................................................... 1
1.2 ATTACHED PUBLICATIONS ................................................................................................ 1
1.3 PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION .............................................................................................. 1
1.4 REFERENCE TO REGULATIONS ....................................................................................... 1
1.5 USING THE MANUAL ............................................................................................................1
1.6 UPDATES ...............................................................................................................................2
2 GLOSSARY ........................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 TERMINOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 DECALS .................................................................................................................................. 3
3 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................. 7
3.1 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ................................................................................................ 7
3.2 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ................................................................................................... 7
3.3 SAFETY NOTICES ................................................................................................................ 7
3.4 SAFETY SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................ 8
3.5 HANDLING OF AGRO-CHEMICALS ................................................................................... 9
3.5.1 STORAGE .............................................................................................................................. 9
3.5.2 SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................9
3.5.3 DISPOSAL OF EMPTY CONTAINERS AND AGRO-CHEMICAL RESIDUES ................... 9
3.5.4 PERSONAL MEANS OF PROTECTION ............................................................................ 10
4 MACHINE STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS .............................................................................. 11
4.1 FRAME ................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 FAN SERVO AMPLIFIER..................................................................................................... 13
4.3 HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT COMPONENTS ............................................................................. 14
4.4 TECHNICAL DATA ..............................................................................................................21
4.4.1 Sprayers dimensions and weights ....................................................................................... 21
4.4.2 Technical specifications for fans and pump ........................................................................ 21
5 COUPLING MODALITIES .................................................................................................. 23
5.1 HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................... 23
5.2 MOUNTING OF THE TRANSMISSION SHAFT ................................................................ 24
5.3 INSTALLATION OF REMOTE CONTROLS ...................................................................... 24
5.3.1 Manual 2-tap distributor - P10 .............................................................................................. 24

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5.3.2 Electrical control panel - E10 ............................................................................................... 25
6 DISTRIBUTION DEVICES .................................................................................................. 26
6. IDENTIFICATION CODES .................................................................................................. 26
6.2 POSITIONING OF FAN CASING ....................................................................................... 27
6.3 ELBOW FITTINGS OF DISTRIBUTION DEVICES ............................................................ 27
7 ACCESSORIES .................................................................................................................... 28
7.1 FILLER PIPE ......................................................................................................................... 28
7.2 PAIR OF WHEELS ............................................................................................................... 28
7.3 MANUAL TURN DEVICE ..................................................................................................... 29
7.4 ELECTRICAL TURN DEVICE ............................................................................................. 29
8 FILLING ...............................................................................................................................30
8.1 FOREWORD – USE OF THE FAN DISENGAGEMENT ................................................... 30
8.1.a Disengagement of the fan .................................................................................................... 30
8.1.b Fan engagement to perform the treatment .......................................................................... 31
8.2 FILLING THROUGH POURING FROM THE TOP ........................................................... 31
8.3 FILLING WITH THE SPECIFIC PIPE .................................................................................. 32
9 AGITATION ......................................................................................................................... 35
10 TANK AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAINING ............................................................... 36
11 OPERATING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................. 36
11.1 PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS TO TREATMENT .............................................................. 36
11.2 PREPARATORY OPERATIONS TO TREATMENT ........................................................... 36
11.3 THE TREATMENT ............................................................................................................... 38
11.4 END OF TREATMENT - STORAGE .................................................................................. 38
11.4.1 Daily ...................................................................................................................................... 38
11.4.2 End of seasonal cycle .......................................................................................................... 39
12 LIFTING AND TRANSPORT .............................................................................................. 40
13 MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ......................................................................................... 41
13.1 LUBRICATION ..................................................................................................................... 41
13.2 FAN SHAFT SUPPORT OIL LEVEL CHECK ..................................................................... 42
13.3 FAN SHAFT SUPPORT OIL REPLACEMENT ................................................................... 42
13.4 CLEANING OF FILTER’S CARTRIDGE ............................................................................. 43
13.5 PURGING OF RESIDUES FROM FILTER ........................................................................ 43

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13.6 CLEANING OF THE FAN .................................................................................................... 43
13.7 FAN BELT TENSIONER ...................................................................................................... 44
13.8 PUMP BELT TENSIONER ................................................................................................... 44
13.9 TANK REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT .............................................................................. 45
13.10 TABLE OF MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ....................................................................... 46
14 FAULTS FINDING ............................................................................................................... 47
15 REPAIRS ALLOWED .......................................................................................................... 49
15.1 ASSEMBLING OF PUMP CONTROL BELT ....................................................................... 49
15.2 REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL PANEL’S FUSES ....................................................... 50
15.3 PRESSURE GAUGE REPLACEMENT ............................................................................... 50
16 INTEGRATIVE DIAGRAMS ................................................................................................ 51
16.1 HYDRO-PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM ....................................................................................... 51
16.2 WIRING DIAGRAM .............................................................................................................. 52
17 NOISE LEVEL ...................................................................................................................... 53
18 WARRANTY ......................................................................................................................... 53
19 ATTACHMENT : DECLARATION OF COMPLIANCE .................................................... 54

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1 FOREWORD 1
1.1 - PUBLICATION IDENTIFICATION
The “OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS” manual is an integrative part of the sprayers.
It is identified by a Publication No. located on the third cover page, and through which the document
can be identified, 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.
1.2 - ATTACHED PUBLICATIONS
— Spare parts catalogue;
— Distribution devices, “Operation and maintenance instruction”
— Distribution devices, “Spare parts catalogue”
— “Low Volume - Instructions for sprayer adjustment”
— “Modalities for filling through the specific pipe” diagram
— “Modalities for filling through pouring from the top” diagram
1.3 - 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.
1.4 - REFERENCE TO REGULATIONS
This manual was set out conforming to the regulations contained in following documents:
— Attachment “I” to Directive 89/392/C and subsequent modifications (letters “b”, “c” of point 1.1.2
and point 1.7.4);
— UNI EN 907 - 1997 and to all the documents in it quoted.
1.5 - 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.

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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 specific 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 modification received must be permanently inserted in this publication.
- The manual must be ceded with the sprayer should this be sold.
1.6 - UPDATES
Possible updates that C.I.M.A. S.p.A. will provide the owner of the sprayer will be accompanied by
instructions to insert in this publication.
Should the machine be sold, the owner must inform the new purchaser that he should notify C.I.M.A
S.p.A. of his address in order to receive possible future integrating issues and/or updates.