GEA EL48 User manual

Liquid manure spreader
EL48
Operation Manual
(Original instructions)
2018-9015-001
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gea.com

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Contents
1 Preface 5.................................................................
1.1 About the Instructions 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) 11.
2 Safety 13...................................................................
2.1 Owner's obligation of care 13..................................................................
2.2 Explanation of the safety symbols 14...........................................................
2.3 Basic safety instructions 15...................................................................
2.4 Personnel qualifications 16....................................................................
2.5 Protective devices 17........................................................................
3 Description (overview) 18...................................................
3.1 Product applications 18.......................................................................
3.2 Functional description 18.....................................................................
3.3 Modifications to the product 18................................................................
4 Technical data 19...........................................................
4.1 Geometric data (SAE & Imperial) 19............................................................
4.2 Geometric data (Metric) 23....................................................................
4.3 Tire specifications 27.........................................................................
4.4 Tractor specifications 30......................................................................
4.5 Performance data 31.........................................................................
4.6 Hydraulic hose specifications 32...............................................................
4.7 Bolt torque chart 33..........................................................................
4.8 Lubricant specifications 33....................................................................
5 Handling and assembly 34..................................................
5.1 Special personnel qualification required for handling 34...........................................
5.2 Safety instructions for handling and assembly 34.................................................
5.3 Packing material disposal 35..................................................................
5.4 Handling the product 36......................................................................
5.5 Axle assembly 38............................................................................
5.6 Hydraulic braking system assembly 45..........................................................
5.7 Air braking system assembly (optional) 47.......................................................
5.8 Wheel assembly 51..........................................................................
5.9 Hydraulic suspension adjustment 51...........................................................
5.10 Anti-siphon assembly 52......................................................................
5.11 Top fill indicator assembly 52..................................................................
5.12 PowerHitch assembly (optional) 54.............................................................
5.13 Self-loading assembly (optional) 55............................................................
5.14 Fenders assembly (optional) 58................................................................
5.15 Mudguards assembly (optional) 59.............................................................
5.16 Nursing kit assembly (optional) 61..............................................................
5.17 Ladder assembly (optional) 62.................................................................
5.18 Hydraulic door on fill opening assembly (optional) 62..............................................
5.19 Hopper assembly (optional) 63................................................................
5.20 Rear lights assembly (optional) 63.............................................................
5.21 Spreading nozzles assembly (optional) 64.......................................................
5.22 Tool bar assembly (optional) 68................................................................

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6 Initial commissioning 79....................................................
6.1 Special personnel qualification required for initial commissioning 79.................................
6.2 Safety instructions for initial commissioning 79...................................................
6.3 Power steering 80...........................................................................
6.4 Initial commissioning checklist 81..............................................................
6.5 Checks after initial commissioning 83...........................................................
6.6 Handing over to the customer 83...............................................................
7 Operating 84...............................................................
7.1 Special personnel qualification required for operation 84...........................................
7.2 Safety instructions for operation 84.............................................................
7.3 Checks before operation 84...................................................................
7.4 Connecting the spreader 85...................................................................
7.5 Testing safety components 93.................................................................
7.6 Moving the spreader 94......................................................................
7.7 Loading the spreader 96......................................................................
7.8 Spreading 97...............................................................................
7.9 Operating spreader options 102.................................................................
7.10 Disconnecting 108............................................................................
8 Troubleshooting 111.........................................................
8.1 Special personnel qualification required for troubleshooting 111.....................................
8.2 Safety instructions for troubleshooting 111........................................................
8.3 Troubleshooting possible faults 112.............................................................
9 Maintenance 117............................................................
9.1 Special personnel qualification required for maintenance work 117...................................
9.2 Safety instructions for maintenance 117..........................................................
9.3 Schedule maintenance responsibilities 118.......................................................
9.4 Visual inspection 119..........................................................................
9.5 Lubricate hitch and power steering 119..........................................................
9.6 Lubricate the equipment 121...................................................................
9.7 Check oil level of bearing housing (if applicable) 121...............................................
9.8 Fill the grease chamber of the bearing housing (if applicable) 121....................................
9.9 Grease the steering knuckles 122...............................................................
9.10 Check oil level over primer pump piston (if applicable) 122..........................................
9.11 Check hydraulic suspension 123................................................................
9.12 Check bottom translucent hose of suspension cylinders 123........................................
9.13 Torque wheel nuts 124........................................................................
9.14 Purge air tank (only with air brake option) 124.....................................................
9.15 Check parallel bars springs adjustment 125.......................................................
9.16 Adjust fingers of the power steering mechanism 125...............................................
9.17 Grease wheel hub bearings 126................................................................
9.18 Torque bolts 127.............................................................................
9.19 Change the oil of bearing housing (if applicable) 127...............................................
9.20 Lubricate the tool bar (option) 127...............................................................
9.21 Open drains 128..............................................................................
9.22 Open cleaning openings 129...................................................................
9.23 Grease slack adjuster (only with air brake option) 129..............................................
9.24 Clean the product 130.........................................................................
9.25 Change hydraulic brake parts 131...............................................................
9.26 Calibrate the hydraulic braking system 133.......................................................
9.27 Change air brake parts 135....................................................................
9.28 Calibrate the air braking system 138.............................................................
9.29 Adjust hydraulic suspension 140................................................................
9.30 Calibrate the primer pump reversing valve 143....................................................
9.31 Adjust power steering 145......................................................................
9.32 Shear bolts replacement kit 149.................................................................

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10 Decommissioning 150.......................................................
10.1 Special personnel qualification required for decommissioning 150....................................
10.2 Safety instructions for decommissioning 150......................................................
10.3 Temporary decommissioning 151...............................................................
10.4 Final decommissioning/disposal 152.............................................................
11 Appendix 153...............................................................
11.1 Label position 153............................................................................
11.2 Pneumatic diagrams 156......................................................................
11.3 Hydraulic diagram - EL48-4D hydraulic braking system 159.........................................
11.4 Hydraulic diagram - EL48-6D hydraulic braking system 160.........................................
11.5 Hydraulic diagram - EL48-8D hydraulic braking system 161.........................................
11.6 Hydraulic diagram - EL48-4D hydraulic power steering 162.........................................
11.7 Hydraulic diagram - EL48-6D hydraulic power steering 163.........................................
11.8 Hydraulic diagram - EL48-8D hydraulic power steering 164.........................................
11.9 Hydraulic diagram - Self-loading option 165.......................................................
11.10 Hydraulic diagram - Solenoid valves control option 166.............................................
11.11 Hydraulic diagram - Nursing kit option 167........................................................
11.12 Hydraulic Diagrams - Flex drop hoses or Low pressure deflectors 168................................
11.13 Hydraulic Diagrams - 22” Concave disc incorporators 172..........................................
11.14 Hydraulic Diagrams - 24” Hydraulic Disc Injectors 174..............................................
11.15 Hydraulic Diagram - DMI or Yetter Injectors 178...................................................
11.16 Hydraulic diagram - 7 DMI Injectors 179..........................................................
11.17 Hydraulic Diagram - Bourgeault Disc Injectors 180.................................................
11.18 Hydraulic diagram - 38 FT Wide Tool Bar with 3 Deflectors 181......................................
11.19 Electric diagram 182..........................................................................
11.20 Consistency test 183..........................................................................
11.21 Spreading rate calculation 184..................................................................
11.22 Flow rate adjustment 186......................................................................
11.23 Abbreviations 190............................................................................

Preface
About the Instructions
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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 the Instructions
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes due to technical
developments in the data and images given in this manual.
This manual is not subject to an amendment service. The most recent version
can be obtained through the dealer or directly from the manufacturer.
Reproductions, translations and copies of any kind, even of extracts, require
written authorization from the manufacturer.
Pictograms used
This pictogram indicates information that will be helpful toward a better
understanding of the working processes.
!A correction bar in the margin indicates changes to the previous
edition. The character string ”!!” in the search field of the PDF
document locates the correction bar.
This pictogram indicates another document or section to refer to.
All manuals have a part number. The 4 middle digits specify the language of the
instruction manual:
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Kingdom)
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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.com
1.3 Customer service
Authorized Technical 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.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.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.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
Type of product: EL48
The product referred to complies with the provisions of the following European directives:
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
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
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 August 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 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.
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 Authorized 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 Authorized 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
Authorized 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 Authorized
Dealer harmless in respect of any liability or obligation incurred by the Company
or the Authorized Dealer resulting from such failure of the Purchaser.

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1.5.4 Warranty Limitations and Exclusion
NO WARRANTY, ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OTHER
THAN THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS PROVIDED IN RESPECT OF THE
EQUIPMENT SOLD.
Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion of implied warranties
so it is possible that this limitation may not apply.
THE COMPANY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, ADAPTABILITY OR OF
PERFORMANCE, PROVIDED THAT SUCH EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY
COMPLIES WITH THE LAWS HAVING APPLICABLE REGULATORY
JURISDICTION.
THE LIABILITY OF THE COMPANY AND ITS AUTHORIZED DEALERS
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF
DEFECTIVE PARTS UP TO THE CONTRACT VALUE FOR THE
PURCHASED EQUIPMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL,
PUNITIVE OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES IN ANY KIND OR CHARACTER,
INCLUDING INDIRECT COSTS, LOSS OF PRODUCTION, LOSS OF
REVENUES OR PROFITS, AND OTHER DISBURSEMENTS WHICH MAY
OCCUR.
Some states (or jurisdictions) do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages and so it is possible that these limitations
or exclusions may not apply.
1.5.5 General Statements
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY BY JURISDICTION.
THE DEALER IS NOT AUTHORIZED TO MAKE ANY ADDITIONAL
REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES THAT DIFFER IN ANY WAY FROM
THE TERM OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, OR MODIFY THE PROVISIONS,
DURATION AND CONDITIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. NO WAIVER
OR MODIFICATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID UNLESS
AGREED TO IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHORIZED
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMPANY.
IN THE EVENT OF ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
VERSION AND ANY OTHER TRANSLATED VERSION OF THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY (WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE FRENCH LANGUAGE
VERSION) THE ENGLISH VERSION SHALL PREVAIL.

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1.6 SPECIFIC LIMITED WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO LIQUID MANURE SPREADERS
(ALL MODELS)
This specific limited warranty benefits to the Purchaser and applies to all models
of liquid manure spreaders sold by the Company. This limited warranty applies
only to following specific parts: the power take off (”PTO”), axles and wheel
hubs, as well as the reservoir. The warranty on these parts is subject to the
conditions mentioned below. All conditions stated in this specific limited
warranty are in addition to the General equipment warranty that applies to all
equipment sold by the Company (see Section 1.5). In the event of any conflict
between the conditions stated in this specific limited warranty and those
specified in the General equipment warranty, the conditions of this specific
limited warranty shall prevail.
1.6.1 Extent of specific limited warranty
This specific limited warranty DOES NOT cover damages caused to the
spreader when it is attached behind a tractor excessively powerful or when the
power take off is used at excessive revolutions per minute (RPM), or if it is
misaligned, defective or modified (including, without limitation, damages
resulting from the modification of shear bolts).
Power take off
In the case of a spreader used under normal conditions, the warranty period of
the PTO is twelve (12) months from the date of delivery of the equipment to the
Purchaser.
In the case of a spreader used for commercial usage, commercial lease on one
or more farms, the PTO warranty period is reduced to three (3) months only.
Wheel axles and hubs
In the case of a spreader used under normal conditions, the warranty period of
wheel axles and hubs is five (5) years from the date of delivery of the equipment
to the Purchaser.
In the case of a spreader used for commercial usage, commercial lease on one
or more farms, the warranty period of the wheel axles and hubs is reduced to
one (1) year only.
Reservoir
With the exception of the model EL66, the warranty period for the reservoir of
the spreader is as set forth below and applies from the date of delivery of the
equipment to the Purchaser, against perforation due to corrosion. The
extended warranty applies to the reservoir only and does not cover parts,
whether removable or attached to the reservoir. This warranty is valid, subject
to the following conditions:
1. The reservoir is completely emptied by the Purchaser after each use;
2. The inside of the reservoir is cleaned and sprayed with oil as directed by the
Company;
3. The spreader is stored inside a building and protected from the weather, in
accordance with the recommendations prescribed by the Company.

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¼” thick steel reservoir
The warranty period for the ¼” thick steel reservoir is ten (10) years from the date
of delivery of the equipment to the Purchaser. All claims must be submitted
before the expiry date of the warranty. In the event of a claim for perforations
caused by corrosion, the Company will reimburse the Purchaser the equivalent
of ten percent (10%) of the cost of the new reservoir for each full year remaining
before the expiry of the extended warranty. The refund will be calculated given
the current selling price of the replacement tank at the time of claim by the
Purchaser, divided by the number of total years of warranty (ten (10) years), and
then multiplied by the number of full years remaining before the expiry of the
warranty period.
With respect to the reservoir model EL66, the guarantee mentioned above will
apply only in the event that the Purchaser has opted for the extended warranty
(”Steel Plus” option – ¼” thick steel reservoir). The ”Stainless Steel” option is
also available to the Purchaser of the reservoir model EL66, subject to the
additional warranty conditions provided below.
Optional stainless steel reservoir
The warranty period for the stainless steel reservoir of the spreader is fifteen
(15) years from the date of delivery of the equipment to the Purchaser. All claims
must be submitted before the expiry date of the warranty. In the event of a claim
for perforations caused by corrosion, the Company will reimburse the Purchaser
the equivalent of six point six percent (6.6%) of the cost of the new reservoir
for each full year remaining before the expiry of the extended warranty. The
refund will be calculated given the current selling price of the replacement tank
at the time of claim by the Purchaser, divided by the number of total years of
warranty (fifteen (15) years), and then multiplied by the number of full years
remaining before the expiry of the warranty period.

Safety
Owner's obligation of care
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2 Safety
2.1 Owner's obligation of care
This product is designed for agricultural purposes only. It is not adapted for use
on public roads. Make sure to follow the local road regulations in relation with
the use of this product.
This product is designed and constructed while taking into account a risk
assessment, a selection of harmonized standards and other technical
specifications to be complied with in order to guarantee a maximum level of
safety.
If component(s)/equipment not manufactured by GEA is/are added to this GEA
product, consider that new risk(s) may arise from this addition. Make sure the
equipment and the environment surrounding the equipment remain safe.
Since agitated manure produces heavy toxic gases, make sure to follow the
safety procedures for confined spaces before operating or servicing this
equipment in such environment. Look at the corresponding Web site below to
make sure the local safety procedures for confined spaces are followed.
Location Administrated by Web site
Canada Canadian Centre for
Occupational Health and
Safety
www.ccohs.ca
USA Occupational Safety and
Health Administration
www.osha.gov
European Union European Agency for
Safety and Health at Work
www.osha.europa.eu
Safety is achieved when the safety instructions are followed. It is part of the
owner's obligation of care to implement these safety measures and make sure
they are carried out at all times.
The owner must ensure a safe environment by providing:
● this instruction manual with this product. Everyone performing activities in
connection with this product must read this instruction manual and follow
those instructions;
● all required personal safety gear such as hearing, eye, feet protection, etc;
● adequate training for employee(s) working or performing activities in
connection with this product;
● the tools listed in this manual to perform activities in connection with this
product;
● locally purchased components and/or products that comply with the
technical requirements mentioned in section Technical data, if applicable;
● new parts to replace any defective, worn or damaged parts on this product;
● adequate lighting in all areas where activities in connection with this product
are performed.

Safety
Explanation of the safety symbols
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2.2 Explanation of the safety symbols
The safety symbols draw attention to the importance of the adjacent text.
They are based on ISO 3864-2 and ANSI535.6.
Safety symbols and key words
Danger!
The indication ”Danger” signals immediate danger to life or health of
personnel.
Death or serious injury will result if the danger is not avoided.
Warning!
The indication ”Warning” signals potential danger to life or health of
personnel.
Death or serious injury may result if the danger is not avoided.
Caution!
The indication ”Caution” signals dangerous situations.
Minor or moderate injury may result if the danger is not avoided.
Attention!
The indication ”Attention” signals important information on risks for the
product or the environment.

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Basic safety instructions
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2.3 Basic safety instructions
● Only trained personnel can operate this product to ensure safe operating
methods. Make sure the personnel performing activities in connection with
this product have the skills when special qualifications are required. Read
the section Safety - Personnel qualifications.
● Wear appropriate personal safety gear such as hearing, eye, feet
protection, etc. when performing activities in connection with this product.
Inspect the personal gear and replace if worn and/or defective.
● Familiarize yourself with the environment surrounding the working area.
Locate the elements that can be dangerous in order to avoid them.
● No one stands near this product unless they are performing instructions
included in this manual. When near this product, keep body parts such as
hands, feet, hair as well as clothing away from dangerous parts such as
rotating parts, articulated parts, sharp edges, etc.
● Use this product only when in perfect working condition. Do not use
damaged, worn or defective parts on this product, replace immediately to
avoid serious damages and injuries.
● The use of any tool or lubricant is subject to certain risks. Follow the
manufacturer's recommendations and wear appropriate personal safety
gear.
● Never remove the safety devices such as guards, covers, chains, labels, etc.
from this product to ensure safety unless otherwise indicated in this
instruction manual. Refer to section Safety - Protective devices. Read and
follow the instructions of the safety labels affixed on this product and make
sure the safety labels are legible at all times.

Safety
Personnel qualifications
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2.4 Personnel qualifications
The manufacturer intends to determine the difference between trained
personnel and qualified personnel.
Trained personnel
The operator was trained by the manufacturer or its legal representative to
follow all safety rules, cleaning method, general maintenance as well as the
operating methods.
It is the operator's responsibility to inform the farm workers of those rules,
maintenance and methods.
Qualified personnel
Qualified personnel refers to those having obtained the academic knowledge
of a specific field of work.
This personnel has followed a training and subsequently obtained a
certification, diploma or any other official document provided by a recognized
academic facility in the country of study.
An equivalence may be required when operating in other countries.
The special qualifications required will be specified in each section.

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Protective devices
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2.5 Protective devices
2.5.1 Safety parts
This product is equipped with safety parts protecting the user against
dangerous elements.
Those parts must be in perfect working condition and remain in place at all
times.
Replace if damaged, worn and/or defective. Refer to the part number.
Safety guard for power take off driveline (American model)
(Part No. 2018-7603-040)
Safety guard for power take off driveline (European model)
(Part No. 2018-7632-470)
Safety grid on fill opening
(Part No. 2018-7627-510) 22'' (56 cm)
(Part No. 2018-7627-500) 16'' (41 cm) with anti-splash door on fill opening
option
2.5.2 Safety labels
The labels affixed on this product inform the user of the potential dangers, the
prohibited manoeuvres, the proper procedures and applications when
performing activities in connection with this product.
The labels must remain in place and legible at all times.
Replace when damaged. Refer to the part number for the appropriate label.
Refer to section Appendix - Label position.

Description (overview)
Modifications to the product
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3.1 Product applications
The EL48 steerable liquid manure spreader is designed to be towed by a tractor
to carry and spread water or all types of liquid manure. The EL48 steerable liquid
manure spreader must not be towed at a speed exceeding 25 mph (40 km/h).
Note!
This product and its equipment are designed for agricultural purposes
only. Any applications not listed above are considered as improper
use.
The manufacturer is not liable for any resulting damages due to improper use
of this product. The user carries the risk. Proper use also includes reading and
following the instructions of this instruction manual.
● Original GEA parts and accessories are specially designed for GEA
products and equipment.
● The manufacturer expressly points out that only original parts and original
accessories supplied by GEA are adapted, tested and authorized to be used
with this product or equipment. Do not use other suppliers parts or
equipment with GEA product unless otherwise approved in writing by GEA.
● The manufacturer does not accept any liability toward injured people or
animals or damaged products and equipment caused by the use of other
manufacturers products.
3.2 Functional description
The EL48 steerable liquid manure spreader is filled with water or liquid manure
through the fill opening (1). The impeller (2) pumps the water/liquid manure in
the discharge pipe (3). The water/liquid manure is spreaded through the
spreading nozzle (4).
1
3
2
4
Legend:
1Fill opening 3Discharge pipe
2 Impeller 4 Spreading nozzle
3.3 Modifications to the product
For safety reasons, do not carry out any unauthorized modification to this
product!

Technical data
Geometric data (SAE & Imperial)
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4.1 Geometric data (SAE & Imperial)
The following tables contain approximate values. The type of manure and its composition
will significantly increase the total weight, particularly when manure contains sand.
EL48-4D
Model
Capacity
Tire
Size
Overall dimension1Total weight (lbs)1Load (lbs)1
ABCDE Net Full
load2
Per
axle2Draw bar2
EL48-4D
3600
3600 UK gal
4300 US gal
23.1 X 26
18 ft 86” 24 ft
113” 118” 12467 48437 22017 4403
Max 5500
28L X 26
123” 119”
13371 49341 22428 4486
725/65 X 26 13601 49571 22532 4506
850/50 X30.5 137”
122”
14009 49979 22718 4544
850/50 X 32 138.5” 14154 50124 22784 4557
EL48-4D
4000
4000 UK gal
4800 US gal
23.1 X 26
20 ft 86” 26 ft
113” 118” 13077 53117 24282 4553
Max 7700
28L X 26
123” 119”
13981 54021 24695 4630
725/65 X 26 14211 54251 24800 4650
850/50 X30.5 137”
122”
14619 54659 24987 4685
850/50 X 32 138.5” 14764 54804 25053 4697
EL48-4D
4400
4400 UK gal
5300 US gal
28L X 26
22 ft 86” 28 ft
123” 119”
14591 58591 26920 4751
Max 7700
725/65 X 26 14821 58821 27026 4769
850/50 X30.5 137”
122”
15229 59229 27213 4802
850/50 X 32 138.5” 15374 59374 27280 4814
1Data given for a spreader including wheels, without options nor tool bar.
2Data given for a spreader filled with water.

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EL48-6D
Model
Capacity
Tire
Size
Overall dimension1Total weight (lbs)1Load (lbs)1
ABCDE Net Full
load2
Per
axle2Draw bar2
EL48-6D
4400
4400 UK gal
5300 US gal
23.1 X 26
22 ft 86” 28 ft
113” 118” 15567 59567 18246 4830
Max 7700
28L X 26
123” 119”
16922 60922 18661 4940
725/65 X 26 17266 61266 18766 4968
850/50 X30.5 137”
122”
18042 62042 19004 5030
850/50 X 32 138.5” 18259 62259 19070 5048
EL48-6D
4800
4800 UK gal
5800 US gal
23.1 X 26
24 ft 86” 30 ft
113” 118” 16177 64137 19734 4934
Max 7700
28L X 26
123” 119”
17532 65492 20151 5038
725/65 X 26 17876 65836 20257 5064
850/50 X30.5 137”
122”
18652 66612 20496 5124
850/50 X 32 138.5” 18869 66829 20563 5141
EL48-6D
5250
5250 UK gal
6300 US gal
23.1 X 26
24 ft 98” 30 ft
113” 118” 17037 69507 21387 5347
Max 7700
28L X 26
123” 119”
18388 70858 21802 5451
725/65 X 26 18071 70541 21705 5426
850/50 X30.5 137”
122”
19345 71815 22097 5524
850/50 X 32 138.5” 19561 72031 22163 5541
EL48-6D
5600
5600 UK gal
6700 US gal
23.1 X 26
28 ft 86” 34 ft
113” 118” 17397 73497 22790 5128
Max 7700
28L X 26
123” 119”
18752 74852 23210 5222
725/65 X 26 19096 75196 23317 5246
850/50 X30.5 137”
122”
19872 75972 23557 5300
850/50 X 32 138.5” 20089 76189 23624 5316
EL48-6D
6000
6000 UK gal
7200 US gal
23.1 X 26
30 ft 86” 36 ft
113” 118” 18007 78012 24270 5201
Max 7700
28L X 26
123” 119”
19362 79367 24692 5291
725/65 X 26 19706 79711 24799 5314
850/50 X30.5 137”
122”
20482 80487 25040 5366
850/50 X 32 138.5” 20699 80704 25108 5380