GEA EL44 Specification sheet

EL44
Liquid Manure Spreader
Instruction Manual / Installation Instructions
(Original instructions)
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Contents
1 Preface 5........................................................................
1.1 About this manual 5.................................................................................
1.2 Manufacturer's address 6............................................................................
1.3 Customer service 6.................................................................................
1.4 Declaration of conformity 7...........................................................................
1.5 GEA Farm Technologies Canada Inc. / Division GEA Houle - general equipment warranty 8...................
1.6 SPECIFIC LIMITED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO LIQUID MANURE SPREADERS (ALL MODELS) 12.........
2 Safety 14.........................................................................
2.1 Owner's obligation of care 14..........................................................................
2.2 Explanation of safety symbols 15......................................................................
2.3 Basic safety instructions 16...........................................................................
2.4 Personnel qualifications 18............................................................................
2.5 Protective devices 19.................................................................................
3 Description 21....................................................................
3.1 Product applications 21...............................................................................
3.2 Modification made to this product 22....................................................................
3.3 Main view 23........................................................................................
3.4 Options 26..........................................................................................
4 Technical data 32.................................................................
4.1 Geometric data 32...................................................................................
4.2 Tire specifications 33.................................................................................
4.3 Tractor specifications 33..............................................................................
4.4 Performance data 34.................................................................................
4.5 Hydraulic hose specifications 34.......................................................................
4.6 Bolt torque chart 35..................................................................................
4.7 Lubricant specifications 35............................................................................
4.8 Manufacturer nameplate 36...........................................................................
5 Handling 37.......................................................................
5.1 Special qualifications required for handling 37............................................................
5.2 Safety instructions for handling 37......................................................................
5.3 Handling the product and accessories 38................................................................
6 Assembly 41......................................................................
6.1 Special qualifications required for assembly 41...........................................................
6.2 Safety instructions for assembly 41.....................................................................
6.3 Assembly preparations 41............................................................................
6.4 Information on disposing of the packing material 43.......................................................
6.5 Wheel and brake parts installation 43...................................................................
6.6 Wheel assembly 49..................................................................................
6.7 Hydraulic suspension adjustments 49...................................................................
6.8 Power steering - Control valve plug 50..................................................................
6.9 Anti-siphon assembly 51..............................................................................
6.10 Top fill indicator assembly 52..........................................................................
6.11 Mudguards assembly 53..............................................................................
6.12 Ladder assembly 55.................................................................................
6.13 Rear underrun protection assembly 56..................................................................
6.14 Self-loading assembly (optional) 57.....................................................................
6.15 Nursing kit assembly (optional) 60......................................................................
6.16 Hydraulic sliding door assembly (optional) 61............................................................
6.17 Hopper assembly (optional) 61........................................................................
6.18 Halogen rear lights assembly (optional) 61..............................................................
6.19 Solenoid valve assembly (optional) 62..................................................................

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7 Initial commissioning 63...........................................................
7.1 Special personnel qualification required for initial commissioning 63.........................................
7.2 Safety instructions for initial commissioning 63...........................................................
7.3 Initial commissioning checklist 63......................................................................
7.4 Checks after initial commissioning 66...................................................................
7.5 Handing over to the customer 66.......................................................................
8 Operating 67......................................................................
8.1 Special personnel qualification required for operation 67...................................................
8.2 Safety instructions for operation 67.....................................................................
8.3 Checks before operation 67...........................................................................
8.4 Connecting the spreader 68...........................................................................
8.5 Testing safety components 72.........................................................................
8.6 Moving the spreader 73...............................................................................
8.7 Loading the spreader 76..............................................................................
8.8 Spreading 78........................................................................................
8.9 Operating spreader options 79.........................................................................
8.10 Disconnecting 86....................................................................................
9 Troubleshooting 88...............................................................
9.1 Special personnel qualification required for troubleshooting 88.............................................
9.2 Safety instructions for troubleshooting 88................................................................
9.3 Troubleshooting possible faults 89.....................................................................
10 Maintenance 93...................................................................
10.1 Special personnel qualification required for maintenance work 93...........................................
10.2 Safety instructions for maintenance 93..................................................................
10.3 Schedule maintenance responsibilities 95...............................................................
10.4 Test safety components 97............................................................................
10.5 Visual inspection of the product 98.....................................................................
10.6 Lubricate power steering mechanism 99................................................................
10.7 Grease the equipment 100.............................................................................
10.8 Check oil level of bearing housing 100...................................................................
10.9 Fill the grease chamber of the bearing housing 101........................................................
10.10 Grease the steering knuckles 102.......................................................................
10.11 Check oil level over primer pump piston 102..............................................................
10.12 Check hydraulic suspension 103........................................................................
10.13 Check bottom translucent hose of suspension cylinders 103................................................
10.14 Torque wheel nuts 104................................................................................
10.15 Purge air tank 104....................................................................................
10.16 Adjust the springs of the parallel bars 104................................................................
10.17 Grease wheel hub bearings 105........................................................................
10.18 Torque bolts 106......................................................................................
10.19 Change the oil of the bearing housing 106................................................................
10.20 Open drains 107......................................................................................
10.21 Open cleaning openings 109...........................................................................
10.22 Grease slack adjuster 109.............................................................................
10.23 Clean the product 110.................................................................................

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11 Advanced maintenance 111.........................................................
11.1 Special personnel qualification required for advanced maintenance 111......................................
11.2 Safety instructions for advanced maintenance 111.........................................................
11.3 Air brake 112.........................................................................................
11.4 Hydraulic suspension 117..............................................................................
11.5 Primer pump reversing valve 122........................................................................
11.6 Power steering 124...................................................................................
12 Decommissioning 129..............................................................
12.1 Special personnel qualification required for decommissioning 129............................................
12.2 Safety instructions for decommissioning 129..............................................................
12.3 Temporary decommissioning 129.......................................................................
12.4 Final decommissioning/disposal 131.....................................................................
13 Appendix 132......................................................................
13.1 Label position 132....................................................................................
13.2 Pneumatic diagrams 135...............................................................................
13.3 Hydraulic diagrams 137................................................................................
13.4 Electrical diagrams 142................................................................................
13.5 Consistency test 143..................................................................................
13.6 Spreading rate calculation 144..........................................................................
13.7 Abbreviations 146.....................................................................................

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About this manual
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1 Preface
This is a GEA product. GEA is the manufacturer of the
Houle product line. This product was formerly known
under HOULE trademark.
1.1 About this manual
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes due to technical
developments in the data and images given in this manual.
Reproductions, translations and copies of any kind, even of extracts, require
written authorization from the manufacturer.
Abbreviations, units, specialist terms, special names or terminology are
explained in detail in section Appendix.
This manual is supplied with the product.
● This manual should be kept close at hand and remain with the equipment
even if the equipment is sold.
● This manual is not subject to an amendment service. The most recent
version can be obtained through the dealer or directly from the
manufacturer.
Pictograms used
This pictogram indicates information that will be helpful toward a better
understanding of the working processes.
This symbol indicates another document or section to refer to.
All manuals have a reference number. The 4 middle digits specify the language
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The instruction manuals may not be available in all the listed languages.

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Customer service
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1.2 Manufacturer's address
GEA Farm Technologies Canada Inc. / Division GEA Houle
4591 boul. St-Joseph
Drummondville, Qc, J2A 0C6
+1 819 477 - 7444
+1 819 477 - 5565
[email protected]
www.gea-farmtechnologies.com
1.3 Customer service
Dealer
If necessary, please contact your nearest dealer.
There is a comprehensive dealer Internet search function on our website at the
following address:
www.gea-farmtechnologies.com
European contact information:
GEA Farm Technologies GmbH
Siemensstraße 25-27
D-59199 Bönen
+49 (0) 2383 / 93-70
+49 (0) 2383 / 93-80
[email protected]
www.gea-farmtechnologies.com
US contact information:
GEA Farm Technologies, Inc.
1880 Country Farm Dr.
Naperville, IL 60563
+1 630 369 - 8100
+1 630 369 - 9875
[email protected]
www.gea-farmtechnologies.com

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Declaration of conformity
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1.4 Declaration of conformity
Manufacturer: GEA Farm Technologies Canada Inc. / Division GEA Houle
4591 boul. St-Joseph
Drummondville, Qc, J2A 0C6
Product category: Liquid Manure Spreader
Name / Model: EL44
The named product is in conformity with the requirements of the following European directives:
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
70/221/EEC Rear Underrun Protection
70/222/EEC Rear Licence Plate
Conformity with the requirements of these directives is testified by complete adherence to the following
standards:
● Harmonized European standards
EN 707+A1
(2009-09)
Agricultural machinery - Slurry tankers
Safety
EN 953+A1
(2009-05)
Safety of machinery
Guards
EN 4254-1
(2013-07)
Agricultural Machinery - safety
General requirements
EN 4413
(2011-03)
Hydraulic fluid power
General rules relating to systems
EN 12100
(2010-12)
Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction
EN ISO 14121-2
(2008-02)
Safety of machinery - Risk assessment - Part 2: Practical guidance and examples of methods
NF X 08-003-1
(2006-07)
Graphic and pictographic symbols - colors and safety signs
● German National requirements
StVZO German National Law
Person responsible for compiling the
relevant technical documents:
Josef Schröer
GEA Farm Technologies GmbH
Siemensstraße 25-27
D-59199 Bönen
'+49 (0) 2383 / 93-70
Drummondville, 01.05.2011
Yann Desrochers
(Head of Research and
Development)
The undersigned is acting by virtue of power of attorney from the management of:
GEA Farm Technologies Canada Inc. / Division GEA Houle, 4591 boul. St-Joseph, Drummondville, Qc, J2A 0C6
This declaration certifies compliance with the guidelines indicated, but does not establish any guarantee in the sense of paragraphs
443, 444 of the BGB.
This declaration of conformity becomes invalid if design changes are made which affect the technical data given in the instructions
and the correct use of the product, thereby significantly altering the machine!

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1.5 GEA Farm Technologies Canada Inc. / Division GEA Houle - general equipment
warranty
Important notice!
THIS GENERAL WARRANTY APPLIES TO ALL EQUIPMENT SOLD
UNDER THE GEA HOULE TRADEMARK.
1.5.1 Limited warranty
GEA Farm Technologies Canada Inc. / Division GEA Houle (hereinafter
referred to as ”the Company”) warrants to the original buyer and end user
(hereinafter referred to as the ”Purchaser”) that the parts of all equipment sold
under the Company trademark are free from defects in material or workmanship
for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery of the equipment to
the Purchaser. This written warranty takes precedence over any other written
warranty included in previous versions of the Company's manuals. Any
equipment used for commercial usage, commercial lease on one or more farms
is warranted for a reduced period of thirty (30) days only.
Components from third-party manufacturers that are not built by the Company,
and which are accessory to the equipment sold under the Company trademark
(including, without limitation, the motors and tires), are subject to such
third-party manufacturers' specific warranty coverage.
THIS WARRANTY EXTENDS ONLY TO THE PURCHASER AND DOES NOT
APPLY IN THE EVENT THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS SOLD OR OTHERWISE
TRANSFERRED.

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1.5.2 Condition of the limited warranty
The Company, through its GEA authorized dealers only (hereinafter referred to
as ”Dealer”, reserves the right to either repair or replace all parts deemed
defective under the following conditions:
1. That the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with
the Company directives;
2. That the Purchaser uses the equipment in accordance with specific
instructions, under normal conditions, for the sole purpose for which the
equipment was designed;
3. That the Purchaser notifies in writing his Dealer or the Company (whichever
the case may be) of any defect of the equipment. In either case the
notification must be made within the twelve (12) months following the date
of the delivery to the Purchaser;
4. The Purchaser or the Dealer must keep the defective parts or equipment for
inspection by the Company and return such defective parts or equipment
prepaid to the Company, if requested;
5. That the Purchaser does not modify the equipment, nor attempts to repair
any equipment or parts without proper authorization from the Company;
6. Depending on the nature of the equipment involved and whether it is fixed
or transportable, the Company will repair or replace the defective parts of the
equipment free of charge where installed, or at the business place of the
Dealer or the Company, at its sole discretion.

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1.5.3 Extent of limited warranty
This limited warranty DOES NOT cover:
● Defects caused by negligence of the Purchaser in the maintenance of the
equipment, improper use resulting from failure to adhere strictly to the
Company's manuals or non-compliance with prescribed maintenance
instructions provided by the Company (including, without limitation, lack of
lubrication of the equipment), as well as damages arising from
non-conforming installation of the equipment, or ambient temperature or
conditions of storage of the equipment that do not comply with the
Company's recommendations (including, without limitation, any damages
resulting from storage or operation of the equipment at a temperature equal
or below (5°C/41°F));
● Damages to equipment due to normal wear and tear or to external causes,
including issues of power or inadequate electrical conditions (including,
without limitation, inadequate tension (neutral/ground), abnormal
mechanical or environmental conditions (including, without limitation,
damages caused by fire, lightning, flood or other natural disaster), damages
caused by the use of sand litter or other abrasive or inadequate material
(including, without limitation, damages caused by solids in the manure, such
as stone, wood, iron, concrete, and strings), as well as damages caused by
ice or frozen manure blocking the evacuation line of the equipment or the
introduction of such solids in the equipment;
● Freight and shipping associated with repair or replacement of equipment
under this limited warranty, as well as all costs relating to removal or
replacement of any equipment that is welded or affixed permanently to the
ground or a building (including, without limitation, labor costs, and costs
related to concrete or excavation);
● Claims arising from repairs or replacements made by the Purchaser without
the prior written consent of the Company. The Purchaser shall not remove
or alter any safety device, guard, or warning sign.
If the Purchaser fails to comply with any of its obligations referred to in this
paragraph, the Purchaser agrees to save the Company and the Dealer
harmless in respect of any liability or obligation incurred by the Company or the
Dealer resulting from such failure of the Purchaser.