Fantini L03 User manual

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USE AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL
CORN HEADER
L03 – LH3
Readthismanualcarefullyandthoroughlybeforetheuse
andmaintenanceoperationsofyourheader.Storethe
manualinasafeandsecureplaceforfuturereference.
Foranyquestionrelatedtothismanualcontactyour
distributororvisitthewebsite:
www.fantini-na.com 
FANTININORTH AMERICA
15526 90th Street NE
Drayton, ND 58225
P 1-800-454-3875
[email protected]

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This manual must be read, filled in and used
according to the instructions provided here
below by anyone, in the capacity of user
and/or installer and/or maintenance
technician, who interacts with the product.
Any failure to carry out the above releases
the producer from any responsibility
whatsoever with regards to damages
caused to property and/or to people by
improper use of the machine.

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Table of Contents
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1.Introduction..........................................................................................................4
2.General safety warnings......................................................................................6
3.Symbology...........................................................................................................8
4.General Information.............................................................................................9
5.Reference standards.........................................................................................10
6.List of Annexes..................................................................................................11
7.Document recipients..........................................................................................11
8.Personnel characteristics ..................................................................................11
9.Product identification data.................................................................................12
10.Description of the machine................................................................................14
11.Technical Glossary............................................................................................15
12.Technical Specifications....................................................................................17
13.Description of machine use...............................................................................20
14.Improper use of the machine.............................................................................20
15.Handling and transport......................................................................................21
15.1.Dimensions and Weights.........................................................................................................21
15.2.Position of the barycentre........................................................................................................21
15.3.Lifting points ............................................................................................................................22
16.Packing..............................................................................................................25
16.1.Disposal of packing material....................................................................................................26
17.Installation and assembly..................................................................................27
17.1.Transmission connection.........................................................................................................29
18.Start up, adjustments and operation..................................................................31
19.Residual Risks...................................................................................................42
20.Maintenance: general tips .................................................................................43
21.Table of Recommended Maintenance Products ...............................................46
22.Troubleshooting Table.......................................................................................47
23.Storage..............................................................................................................48
24.Scrapping and disposal.....................................................................................48
25.Diagrams...........................................................................................................50
25.1.Hydraulic diagram of folding circuit with hydraulic blades........................................................50
25.2.Wiring diagram of electrical blades operation..........................................................................51
26.Annex A - Standard Kit......................................................................................52
26.1.Assembly instructions..............................................................................................................52
27.Annex B - Premium kit.......................................................................................55
27.1.Assembly instructions..............................................................................................................55
27.3.Assembly diagram on the rows for fixed and folding headers..................................................61
28.Annex C - Side Augers Kit.................................................................................62
29.Annex D – Kit of Rubbers..................................................................................63
30.Annex E – Compacting plates...........................................................................63

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1. Introduction
It is recommended to strictly follow the detailed instructions provided here below.
-Make sure that the manual in question explicitly refer to the purchased machine. In
case any discrepancy is found between the manual and the product model to
which it refers of any nature, contact the manufacturer immediately.
-Carefully read the warnings concerning safe use and maintenance, and the
descriptive information. Fantini S.r.l. declines any and all responsibility for improper
use of the machine, for damages caused following operations not envisaged in this
manual or unreasonable operations.
-The operator, whether user or installer, must have this instructions manual
available at all times. In case of loss or damage, even partial , of the manual,
contact the manufacturer immediately to request a copy.
-The machine must be used only to meet the needs for which it was expressly
designed; any other used is considered dangerous.
-Arrange for carrying out constant and thorough maintenance in order to always
ensure a high safety of operation of the machine, entrusting the maintenance tasks
to qualified technicians and always demanding the use of original spare parts. In
fact, Fantini S.r.l. shall not consider itself liable for damages caused by the use of
non-original spare parts.
-Fantini S.r.l. shall be responsible for the machine only in its original configuration
defined during the design phase. Any operation that changes the structure and
operating cycle of the machine must be expressly authorised only by the Technical
Office of Fantini S.r.l.
-Fantini S.r.l. reserves itself the right to modify the project and make marketable
improvements without being required to notify customers who already own similar
models.
-This manual cannot be disclosed to third parties without the written authorisation of
Fantini S.r.l.
-The manual must be carefully kept for the entire service life of the machine, until it
is decommissioned or dismantled. In case the machine is sold or given to third
parties, it is therefore necessary for the manual and all its annexes (wiring
diagrams, hydraulic diagrams) to also be delivered together with the machine.
-The information contained in this manual is the exclusive property of Fantini S.r.l.,
which is the copyright holder. This information cannot be copied, distributed, used,
recorded, filed away, reproduced, tampered with or transferred to third party with
the company’s express authorisation.
BEFORE STARTING ANY OPERATION ON THE PRODUCT, THE ASSIGNED
OPERATORS AND TECHNICIANS SHOULD CAREFULLY READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL (AND IN ITS ANNEXES) AND FOLLOW THEM
THOROUGHLY DURING USE AND EXECUTION OF THE OPERATIONS.

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Certain of your satisfaction, please do not hesitate to contact us for any additional
information you may need. Fantini S.r.l. wishes you a pleasant work day!
THE TERMS HEADER - BAR -MACHINE" ARE SYNONYMOUS IN THIS
MANUAL AND REFER ESCLUSIVELY TO THE CORN HEADER..

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2. General safety warnings
-The machine is equipped with all devices suited to ensure complete operator
protection; however, total safety does not go very well with the disparate
installation and utilisation needs, as well as with operational and work environment
needs.
-It is therefore crucial that the Customer duly train the operators, highlighting, if
necessary by means of signs or other means, the areas or the operations art risk
(e.g., exposed augers, sharp blades, pipes under pressure, machine in movement,
etc.). These signs must be kept clean and fully legible; the same holds true for the
instrumentation, in particular the safety devices.
-Fantini s.r.l. shall not be responsible for the disposal of products needed to use the
machine or to process the spent lubricant oil, rubber hoses, etc. Hence, the
Customer shall be required to arrange, in compliance with the regulations in force
in the country of installation, for the disposal of such substances potentially harmful
for the environment.
-N.B. The same precautions must be adopted when dismantling the machine.
-Fantini s.r.l. hereby declines any and all responsibility for damages of any type that
may result from inappropriate or reckless operations, carried out by unskilled
personnel or by skilled personnel who worked on the machine in a manner that did
not comply with the descriptions provided in this manual and in the enclosed
documents. The company shall also not be liable for damages caused to people or
property in case of incorrect machine installation.
-The operator must not wear clothes with long sleeves, belts or straps and shall
always use or wear the personal protective equipment (gloves, helmet, etc.) made
available by the company.
-The machine has sharp edges and pointed parts that cannot be eliminated; hence,
it is advisable to avoid losing your balance and to pay close attention to the
structures; the divider points are dangerous when exposed. DO NOT manoeuvre
them with people standing in the work area.
-Avoid standing underneath suspended loads of the combine, also in proximity of
the side folding parts.
-The machine can work outdoors or in case of adverse weather conditions, but it
cannot work if immersed in water.
-The electrical system on board the machine (only for machines equipped with
electrical devices) complies with regulations in force and guarantees perfect
-safety and efficiency of the machine; in any event, the operators must report any
malfunction or deterioration due to wear or ageing, so as to promptly restore
proper safety conditions.

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-Fantini s.r.l. shall not be liable for any damages caused by negligence or poor
maintenance, nor for the systems installed upstream the machine, in other words
related to the combine.
-Machine maintenance, cleaning and preparation must be carried out with the
machine stopped.
-When the machine is moving it is a potential hazard; consequently, is advisable to
approach the machine carefully and with caution, since even the noise emitted by
the combine may generate dangerous situations.
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-Any foreign body placed on moving parts which is not part of the machine, such as,
in particular, keys, screwdrivers, bolts and so on must be removed prior to the
start-up.
-During machine operation, it is ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN to remove product
residue, clean or unclog the augers and any part of the machine.
-Fantini s.r.l. declines any and all responsibility in case the rules for proper
installation are not complied with. It is also not liable for systems upstream or
downstream the supplied machine itself; in particular, if particular, if the intended
uses indicated in this manual (see FIELD OF APPLICTION) are not complied with.
-To ensure the best possible understanding, the illustrations contained in this Use
and Maintenance manual show the various units without their protections installed.
However, the machine must never be operated under these conditions!
-All protections must be assembled in their proper position. In case it becomes
necessary to remove any one of them in order to carry out a repair jobs, it must be
reassembled prior to starting the machine.
-The Customer is required to exclusively use original spare parts and to install them
according to the intended use.
-The responsibilities arising from commercially available components fall upon the
respective manufacturers.

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3. Symbology
The following symbols are used in this manual
Symbol Explanation
This symbol indicates that the description contains important
information that must be kept in mind in order to avoid
causing damages to the machine or to the operator.
The user and/or the operator must not proceed in any way if
the action coincides with the one specified at the side of the
prohibition sign.
The user and/or the operator may proceed if the action
coincides with the one specified at the side of the symbol for
allowed use.
The manual contains a suggestion that, albeit not mandatory,
is strongly recommended for proper use, assembly and/or
maintenance of the product.
The user and/or operator must be equipped with all accident-
prevention material in order to be able to proceed with the
assembly, use and/or maintenance of the front hoist.
This symbol indicates instructions or notes aimed at technical
and expert personnel.
This symbol indicates useful information for proper operation
of the product.
This symbol indicates operations that must not be carried out
as they jeopardise proper functioning of the automation.
This symbol is placed next to important information aimed at
correct use of the machine.

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4. General Information
This instruction manual refers to the following header:
TYPE OF MACHINE:
SERIES AND TYPE:
YEAR OF
MANUFACTURE:
This use and maintenance manual contains main information pertaining to:
-transport,
-lifting,
-installation,
-maintenance,
-storage,
-scrapping
-disposal of the headers.
-
THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE CHOSEN BY THE MANUFACTURER AND USED
TO PREPARE THIS MANUAL IS ITALIAN.
Based on the provisions contained in Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, the original
instructions in Italian will be enclosed, at the customer’s specific request, to all
translations for countries that will be using this machine.
Fantini S.r.l. shall not be liable in case of improper use of the machine, such as:
-Improper use of the header and/or use by unauthorized personnel
-Non-compliance with applicable regulations in terms of use;
-Incorrect installation
-Combine power supply defects
-Serious maintenance shortcomings
-Unauthorized modifications and/or interventions;
-Use of non-original spare parts or of spare parts not specific for the model;
-Total or partial nonobservance of the instructions;
-Exceptional events.

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The purpose of this manual is to provide assistance to the user. It also represents a
valid tool to guide the operator in the use of Fantini S.r.l. machines, to improve their
performance, to work under conditions of safety and to guarantee optimal header
maintenance.
It is nevertheless necessary to consider the fact that this manual cannot make up for
any technical or intellectual deficiency of the operators. It is desirable for said
operators to possess the minimum skill requirements in the field of application of the
product.
For obvious reasons, the operations described in this manual cannot be exhaustive.
Therefore, we presume that the operators are prepared to deal with any situation.
5. Reference standards
The machine was designed and this manual was prepared in compliance with the
provisions of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and in conformity to the standards listed
here below:
-UNI EN 12100:2010: Safety of machinery. Basic concepts, general principles for
design.
-UNI EN 14121-2:2013: Safety of machinery - Risk Assessment.
-UNI EN 4413:2012: Safety of machinery - Safety requirements pertaining to
systems and their components for hydraulic fluid power and pneumatic
transmissions. Hydraulic fluid power.
-UNI EN 349/2008: Safety of machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts
of the human body.
-UNI EN 13857/2008: Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard
zones being reached by upper and lower limbs.
-UNI EN ISO 4254-7:2010: Agricultural machinery
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For the purpose of ensuring the safety of operators and maintenance workers and the
intactness of the header, all provisions contained in the Consolidated Law 81/08 and in
Directive 89/391/EC, as subsequently amended and supplemented, were complied
with.
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT IN GOOD CONDITIONS
FOR THE ENTIRE SERVICE LIFE OF THE MACHINE.

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6. List of Annexes
This use and maintenance manual includes the following documentation:
• Wiring diagrams
• Spare parts catalogue
• EC declaration of conformity
• General safety manual
7. Document recipients
This document, and the relevant annexes, is meant for operators who perform different
and specialized tasks, such as:
• Handling/transport
• Lifting
• Using
• Carrying out maintenance
• Repairing
• Demolishing
The operators’ culture and specific experience are the most important requirements for
guaranteeing the safety of both people and equipment. The Customer has to make
sure that the operators have been duly trained and that they capable of performing
their task. For general safety prescriptions, please refer to the specific annex.
For any further clarification or instruction required, operators can liaise directly with
Fantini S.r.l. or with the relevant authorized distributor. In any case, the operator is
required to:
-be fully aware of what he is doing and possess the specific professional
experience needed to carry out the manoeuvre;
-possess suitable skills and training;
-Does not intentionally behave so as to cause self-harm.
8. Personnel characteristics
Directive 89/391/EEC on the introduction of measures to encourage improvements in
the safety and health of workers in the workplace, states that:
-The designated workers must possess the necessary skills and be equipped with
the necessary equipment.
-Any external people or services that may be consulted must possess the
necessary skills as well as the required professional and personal equipment.

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Therefore, the personnel assigned to use the header must posses skills and
experience suited to ensuring both their own safety and the safety of other people
involved in the various operations. The staff operating this machine must receive a
specific professional training.
In case the user and owner are not the same person, the latter shall make sure that
the operator possesses the skills and training suited to his task.
The operator must specifically undergo a training session. This is not required for
personnel with direct experience on the combine.
Fantini S.r.l. is available to supply any technical information, training and additional
documentation that may ease the task of the operators.
9. Product identification data
The identification data can be found on the plate positioned on the front side of the
machine, as shown in the figure:
DIRECTIVE 89/656/EEC ON THE MINIMUM HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENT FOR
THE USE BY WORKERS OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE), REQUIRES
PERSONNEL TO USE APPROPRIATE PPE IN RELATION TO THE VARIOUS TYPES OF
JOBS.

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CE Marking: full compliance
with the European Union
norms in terms of safe
product that can be legally
placed on the market
-Machine model
-Serial number
-Year of manufacture
-Weight
Company name and full
address of the manufacturer
The content of the plate is explained as follows:
IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO DAMAGE OR REMOVE THE ID PLATE.

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10. Description of the machine
The Corn header made by Fantini S.r.l. is considered Interchangeable equipment
according to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. It cannot work independently but only
when attached to a combine harvester - a self-propelled machine used for agricultural
harvesting purposes - from which it receives motion and all the commands.
The corn header is designed to work outdoors exposed to atmospheric agents (sun,
rain, snow, frost, wind). It can work with the support slides in direct contact with the
ground and also at night, since it is equipped with a lighting system that makes the
entire work area visible.
The header can be activated from the control cab only.
Header use must be consistent with its technical-functional characteristics (see
chapter 12 - Technical Specifications).
For road transport purposes, the fixed header can be placed on a carrier truck.
The folding header can circulate attached to a combine harvester as per Rules of the
Road of the country involved.
During road transport with the header assembled, pay special attention to the rear
ballast of the combine.
This makes it possible to maintain a suitable adherent mass to the rear axle
(directional axle).
THE LIGHTS BAR, SUPPLIED BY FANTINI S.R.L. AS AN OPTION, IS
MANDATORY WHEN TRANSPORTING THE HEADER ON THE ROAD.

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FEEDAUGER ANTI‐BACKFLOW PROTECTION
SIDEAUGER
SIDEROWUNITCOVER
DIVIDERPOINT
ROWUNITCOVER SUPPORTSLIDES
LEFT
FOLDINGFRAME
TRANSMISSION
SHAFT DRIVESHAFT
(WITHSHEARBOLT)
SUPPORTFOOT
LIFTING
CYLINDERS
COUPLINGFRAME
CENTRALFRAME
RIGHT
FOLDINGFRAME
11. Technical Glossary
Front view.
Rear view

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COBSNAPPINGBLADE
STALKROLLS
STALKCHOPPER
(OPTIONAL)
TRANSMISSION
SHAFT
Row Unit
HARVESTINGCHAINS

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12. Technical Specifications
The corn header can be equipped with a variable number of rows from 4 to 12.
The distance between rows is defined as inter-row spacing, and can be 70, 75, 76 or
80 cm.
The weights indicated in the tables presume a machine outfitted with a transmission
and without the coupling kit.
(*) The height indicated in the table presumes an external adjustment to 70 cm; if the
adjustment is to 75, the height will become 3350 mm. For additional adjustments,
please contact Fantini s.r.l.
Work speed:
- with dry corn not laid down and without stalk chopper 7 Km/h
- with dry corn not laid down and with stalk chopper 5 Km/h
(The speed is decreased in relation to the conditions of the product to be processed: if
the corn is laid down, wet, frozen or in case of harvest not in the sense of sowing).

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Power supply voltage (only for machines equipped with blades motor)
STANDARD electrical equipment
(unless specified otherwise on the ID plates) 12 V
Maximum absorbed power 20 A
Minimum pressure (it increases on the hydraulic circuits) 140 bar
Maximum pressure (it increases on the hydraulic circuits) 180 bar
Temperature allowed in the work environment -20 °C ÷ 40 °C
Noise
Level of acoustic pressure generated under good maintenance conditions 80 dBA
Number of operators required (only the operator of the working machine) # 1
Maximum production time allowed (without stops) 8 hours
Transmission The header is activated by the combine
by means of one or two drive shafts
and oil-bath transmission boxes.
For both fixed and folding headers, the
transmissions can be:
-- single (on the left side only)
-- double (on both sides)
The drive can be made up of a box and
fixed or variable ratio.
Fixed ratio transmission
Consisting of rear male rear and front
female transmission boxes. They can
contain different ratios and vary both
when the combine they are adapted to
changes.
The boxes are joined together by
means of a universal joint.

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Variable-ratio transmission
Made of male rear transmission box
with replaceable gears and female front
transmission box. The male box offers
the possibility to simply replacing a pair
of cylindrical gears for the purpose of
changing or adapting the rotation
speed when the work conditions or the
combine to which they are coupled
changes. The boxes are joined
together by means of a universal joint.
Internal transmission
It is installed only on folding headers. It
does not allow the combine self-
levelling system to be used, but the
operator is allowed to bend the header
without getting off to release the drive
shafts.
Row Unit
The L3 row unit works through a
harvesting system made of chains and
rotating stalk rolls with opposing
knives.
The transmission occurs by way of an
oil-bath box with internal built-in clutch
for each element.
Upon request, it can be fitted with a
stalk chopper that can be removed built
into the unit transmission box, with
separate grease lubrication.

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13. Description of machine use
The Fantini S.r.l. corn header can be equipped with different harvesting units suited
for working on several corn rows at the same time.
Below is a description of the units and their operation:
Fixed version:
-The conveying points serve to accompany the stalk to the stalk rolls.
-By turning in the opposite direction, the stalk rolls pull the corn plants downward.
-When the corn cobs hit the cob snapping blades, the cobs fall off and are dragged
by the harvesting chains into the auger that will in turn convey the product to the
middle of the corn header to then deliver it to the combine;
-The cob snapping blades can be adjusted (opened or closed) electrically or
hydraulically; the machine can be equipped with a special device;
-Underneath the conveying points, there are front slides that can work in contact
with the soil; the row divider points can also work in contact with the soil, since they
can move and adapt to irregular soil conditions.
Folding Version:
-The corn header is equipped on the side with folding units, which can be raised by
means of hydraulic lifting cylinders connected to the main system of the combine.
This device makes road transport of the corn header possible with no need to
disconnect it from the combine;
-The side auger (OPTIONAL) is used to prevent the piling up of corn cobs on the
sides, especially when working with laid down corn;
-The stalk chopper (OPTIONAL) is used to cut the stalks left on the ground; this
device can be enabled or disabled.
14. Improper use of the machine
It is absolutely forbidden to use the corn header in a way other than the one described
in this manual:
Furthermore, it is strictly FORBIDDEN to use the header for unintended purposes,
such as:
-Immersed, even if partially (under water);
-With people standing in the work area;
-To push other vehicles;
-To harvest products other than corn cobs.
-Do not use the lifting capabilities of the side units (folding version), using the lifting
cylinders 08 to lift foreign bodies (people, objects, etc.) which are not part of the
machine.
-