Montag Fortifier 2212 User manual
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1. Introduction / General Information ........................................................................................... 5
1.1 Introduction ..........................................................................................................................................5
1.2Fortier2212Specications .................................................................................................................5
1.3WarrantyInformation ............................................................................................................................7
2. Safety .......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1SectionOverview..................................................................................................................................8
2.2Safety ..................................................................................................................................................8
2.2.1KeepAllGuardsInPlace.............................................................................................................8
2.2.2StayAwayFromRotatingAugers ...............................................................................................9
2.2.3KeepRidersOEquipment .........................................................................................................9
2.2.4AvoidHotParts ............................................................................................................................9
2.2.5AvoidHighPressureHydraulicFluid .........................................................................................10
2.2.6AvoidFlyingObjectInjuries .......................................................................................................10
2.2.7AvoidLossOfControl ................................................................................................................10
2.2.8AvoidTippingCart......................................................................................................................10
2.2.9Clearance ..................................................................................................................................11
2.2.10Maintenance ............................................................................................................................11
2.2.11HazardsFromModifyingYourFertilizerApplicator/Seeder ................................................... 11
2.2.12FortierWarningLabelLocations ...........................................................................................12
2.2.13SafetyWarningLabels.............................................................................................................14
2.2.14SafetyDecalCare....................................................................................................................17
2.3HighwayAndTransportationOperation..............................................................................................18
3. Assembly.................................................................................................................................... 19
3.1FortierSystemAssembly .................................................................................................................19
3.1.1InstallFortieronHagie............................................................................................................19
3.2ConnectHydraulicHoses ...................................................................................................................20
3.2.1ConnectHydraulicHoses ................................................................................................................20
3.2.2ComminsEngineDiagrams.......................................................................................................21
3.2.3JohnDeereEngineDiagrams...................................................................................................22
3.2.4ElectricalHarnessConnections.................................................................................................23
3.2.5ConnectAirHoses .....................................................................................................................24
4. Operations.................................................................................................................................. 27
4.1ControllerSetUp ................................................................................................................................27
4.1.1FillFertilizerTank.......................................................................................................................27
4.1.2SlideGateOperationForFortier..............................................................................................28
4.1.3SystemAirPressureAdjustment ...............................................................................................28
4.1.4SystemBlockage......................................................................................................................28
5. Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 29
5.1TroubleshootingFortier.....................................................................................................................29
5.1.1FortierTroubleshootingChart ..................................................................................................29
5.1.2FortierHarnessConnection.....................................................................................................34
6. Routine Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 36
6.1SectionOverview................................................................................................................................36
6.2EndOfSeasonInspections ................................................................................................................36
7. Storage ....................................................................................................................................... 37
7.1StoringTheFortierSystem...............................................................................................................37
8. Service And Repair.................................................................................................................... 38
8.1FanDriveMotor..................................................................................................................................38
8.2ReplacingLoadCellsonFortier .......................................................................................................39
8.3GearBoxandCartridgeRemovalforFortier ..................................................................................40
8.4ShearCouplerReplacementforFortier............................................................................................41
8.5SlideGateRemoval/RepairforFortier............................................................................................42
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9. Appendix .................................................................................................................................... 43
HowToReadRowCongurationChartsForFortier ..............................................................................44
FortierSystem-ConnectAirHoses .......................................................................................................45
ConnectAirHoses-Fortier ....................................................................................................................46
CalibrationInformation-Fortier ..............................................................................................................47
CalibrationInformation-FortierMontagSuppliedController .................................................................47
HydraulicSchematics-Fortier2212.......................................................................................................48
InstallationInformation-EATONSpeedSensor ......................................................................................49
Hydraulic-FourSectionHoses-FrontView ...........................................................................................50
Hydraulic-FourSectionHoses-FrontTopView.....................................................................................51
Hydraulic-FourSectionHoses-RearView ............................................................................................52
Hydraulic-FourSectionHoses-RearTopView .....................................................................................52
Hydraulics-FourSectionMotors .............................................................................................................53
ControllerSet-UpGuide-ISOBUSDryRateController...........................................................................54
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
Readandunderstandthismanualbeforeusingyourfertilizerapplicator/seeder,andfollowallofthesafetyinstructions.
Keepallmanualsinasafeplaceinsideyourcabormanualholderatalltimes.
Somecomponentsonyourfertilizerapplicator/seedermayhaveseparateinstructionmanuals.Wherethismanualindicates
thatyoushouldreadanothermanual,andyoudonothavethatmanual,contactyourdealerorMontagManufacturingfor
assistance.
Informationprovidedinthismanualwascurrentasoftheissuedate.MontagManufacturingreservestherighttomake
designchangeswithoutfurthernoticeorliability.
1.2 FORTIFIER 2212 SPECIFICATIONS
MontagGENII-Fortier2212Twin-BincovercropsystemforHagieSTS10&STS12
Rows:12rows
[12rowssplitto48rows(49drops)](4sections)
[9rowssplitto36rows(37drops)](3sections)
ProductCapacity(bin/total)*:
77.4/154.8ft3[2,192/4,383L],
1.94/3.87ton[1,760/3,511kg]
RateCapacity(bin/total)†:
8-50/16-85lb/ac
[9-56/18-101kg/ha]
Weight‡:3,250lb[1,474kg]
OverallHeight:76.3in[193.8cm]
OverallLength:97.0in[246.4cm]
OverallWidth:83.5in[212.1cm]
ProductFillHeight§:147.3in[374.1cm]
ProductFillInletSize:6.55ft2[0.61m2]
ProductOutletHoseSize:
MeterOutlet:2.00in[5.08cm]
BoomDrop:1.25in[3.18cm]
Req.HydraulicCapacity:25gpm[95Lpm]
Req.HydraulicPress.:2,950psi[203bar]
Compatiblewith2014+HagieSTS10,orSTS12,with120’hybridor90'steelboom.
*Calculatedusing50lb/ft3productdensity[0.801kg/L]
†Calculatedusing50lb/ft3productdensity,30inrowspacing,and10mph[0.801kg/L,76cmrowspacing,and16km/h]
‡Unloaded,dryweight
§WheninstalledonSTS12.
1. IntroductIon / General InformatIon
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maxImum rate by Speed (total)
MAXIMUM RATE BY SPEED (TOTAL) MINIMUM RATE BY SPEED (TOTAL)
mInImum rate by Speed (total)
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1.3 WARRANTY INFORMATION
MONTAG MANUFACTURING, INC.
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR NEW MONTAG EQUIPMENT
What this Limited Warranty Covers-MontagManufacturing,Inc.(“Montag”)warrantsequipmentmanufacturedbyitto
befreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforthewarrantyperiod.
What this Limited Warranty Does Not Cover -Montagisnotresponsiblefor,andthislimitedwarrantydoesnotcover:
(1)usedparts,(2)anypartthathasbeenalteredormodiedinwaysnotapprovedbyMontag,(3)depreciationordamage
causedbynormalwearandtear,(4)unauthorizedrepairoradjustments,(5)reimbursementforworkcompletedbyan
unauthorizedservicecenter,(6)otherequipment,crops,orpropertywithwhichMontagequipmentcomesintocontact,
(7) components manufactured and warranted by other manufacturers such as tires and hydraulic equipment, (8) loss
oftime,lossofuse,towingcharges,orotherincidentalorconsequentialdamages,or(9)toequipmentwhichhasbeen
damagedastheresultof,misuse,abuse,lackofproperprotectionduringstorage,accident,failuretofollowtheoperating
instructionsand perform routinemaintenance asprovided inthe operator’smanual, re,ood, “Acts ofGod” orother
contingenciesbeyondMontag’scontrol.
Warranty Term and Coverage - Thislimitedwarrantyprovidescoverageforthreeyearsfromthedatetheequipmentis
deliveredtotherstpurchaserandextendstotheoriginalpurchaserandanysubsequentowner.
What Montag Will Do –(1)Montagwillprovidetelephoneconsultationwithatrainedrepresentativeregardlessofthe
locationoftheequipment.(2)ForequipmentlocatedinthegeneralgeographicareaservedbyaMontagdealer,Montag
may,ifMontagdeemsitnecessaryorexpedient,sendatrainedtechniciantoworkontheequipmentattheowner’splace
ofbusiness.(3)EquipmentthatrequiresserviceorrepairattheMontagmanufacturingfacilityoratanauthorizedMontag
dealershipmustbetransportedorshippedtoandfromtheMontagmanufacturingfacilityorMontagauthorizeddealership
attheowner’ssoleexpense.
To Get Warranty Service –Togetwarrantyservicetheownermust(1)reportthedefecttoanauthorizeddealerand
requestrepairwithinthewarrantyterm,(2)presentevidenceofthewarrantystartdate,and(3)maketheproductavailable
tothedealerwithinareasonabletime.TheownercanalsocontactMontagbyU.S.Mailat3816461stAve.Emmetsburg,
Iowa50536;bytelephoneat(712)-852-4572;byfacsimileat(712)-852-4574;orbye-mailat[email protected]
Limitation of Implied Warranties and Other Remedies – Totheextentpermittedbylaw,Montagmakesnowarranties,
representations or promises as to the quality, performance or freedom from defect of its equipment covered by this
limitedwarranty.IMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITYANDFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSETO
THEEXTENTAPPLICABLE,SHALLBELIMITEDINDURATIONTOTHEAPPLICABLEPERIODOFWARRANTYSET
FORTHINTHISLIMITEDWARRANTY.THEOWNER’SONLYREMEDIESINCONNECTIONWITHTHEBREACHOR
PERFORMANCEOFANYWARRANTYARESETFORTHINTHISLIMITEDWARRANTY.INNOEVENTWILLMONTAG
ORANYMONTAGDEALERBELIABLEFORINCIDENTALORCONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES.(Note:Somestatesdo
notallowlimitationson howlonganimpliedwarranty lastsor theexclusionorlimitationof incidentalorconsequential
damagessotheabovelimitationsmaynotapplytoyou.)Thiswarrantygivesyouspeciclegalrights,andyouhavealso
haveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostate.
No Dealer Warranty –Thesellingdealer makesno warrantyofitsownandthe dealerhasnoauthoritytomakeany
representationonbehalfofMontag,ortomodifythetermsorlimitationsofthiswarrantyinanyway.
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2.1 SECTION OVERVIEW
ThissectionexplainsthelevelofriskandpotentialhazardsassociatedwithoperatingandmaintainingMontagFertilizer/
SeederApplicationSystems.Thesafetysignsandtheirlocationsonthemachinearealsoidentied.
2.2 SAFETY
This Owner’s Manual covers the fertilizer /seeder applicator produced by Montag Manufacturing. Before operating or
servicingthefertilizer/seederapplicator,youmustread,understandandfollowtheinstructionsandsafetywarningsin
thismanual.AlwayswearproperPersonalProtectiveEquipment(PPE)forthejob.Yourfertilizer/seederapplicatormay
notbeequippedwithsomeoftheoptionalequipmentshownintheillustrationsinthismanual.
Thesafetyinformationinthismanualisdenotedbythesafetyalertsymbol:^
Thelevelofriskisindicatedbythefollowingsignalwords.
^DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
^WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
^CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation that could result in damage to the machine or other property.
2.2.1 KEEP ALL GUARDS IN PLACE
Removeguardsonlyforadjustmentandmaintenance,installimmediatelywhentaskiscompleted.Donotoperatemeter
orfanwithcoversremoved.Donotwearloosettingclothingthatcancatchinrotatingequipment.
^WARNING
Severing hazard.
Rotating fans and moving chains can sever digits.
Always keep all guards and shields in place.
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2.2.2 STAY AWAY FROM ROTATING AUGERS
Keephandsandngersawayfrommeteringaugersunlesscouplerhasbeenremovedfrom
augerdrivemotor.
^WARNING
Severing hazard.
Rotating augers can sever digits.
Remove coupler from auger drive motor before touching
metering augers.
2.2.3 KEEP RIDERS OFF EQUIPMENT
Neverallowpeopleonorneartheequipmentwhileitismoving.Riderscanbethrownoor
undertheequipment,whichmayresultindeathorseriousinjury.Neverclimbonequipment
whileequipmentismoving.Keepchildrenawayfromequipmentatalltimes.
FollowallsafetyinstructionsinHagieownersmanual.
^WARNING
Crushing hazard.
Riders can fall from equipment, resulting in death or serious injury.
Never allow riders on the equipment.
2.2.4 AVOID HOT PARTS
Afterseveralminutesofequipmentoperation,surfacescontaininghydraulicuidcanbecomeveryhot.
^WARNING
Burn hazard.
Do not touch hot hydraulic surfaces.
Do not work on hydraulic system when it is hot.
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2.2.5 AVOID HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID
Alwaysrelievehydraulicsystempressurebeforeperforminganyworkonthesystem.Useapieceofcardboardorpaper,
notyourhand,tocheckforleaks.
^WARNING
Relieve pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.
Tighten all connections before applying pressure.
Seek medical attention immediately if uid is injected into skin.
2.2.6 AVOID FLYING OBJECT INJURIES
Whenfanisrunning,debriscanbethrownfromtheairoutlet,causinginjuryorpossiblelossofsight.
^WARNING
Projectile hazard.
Do not stand in front of air outlet while fan is operating.
2.2.7 AVOID LOSS OF CONTROL
TransportingFortieratexcessivespeedcanresultinlossofcontrol,causingdeathorseriousinjury.
^WARNING
Danger of loss of control when transporting Fortier.
Remove all product from tank before transporting on roads.
Maximum speed for cart with full tank is reduced.
Follow all safety instructions in Hagie owner manual.
2.2.8 AVOID TIPPING CART
Ifladders areinstalledon rearof drytank, tankcan tipoverif peopleclimb onstairs withFortier disconnected from
implement,resultingindeathorseriousinjury.
^WARNING
Crushing hazard.
Do not climb on tank steps when Fortier is disconnected from implement.
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2.2.9 CLEARANCE
^WARNING
Collision hazard.
Know the height, width and length of the equipment.
Always be aware of clearances.
2.2.10 MAINTENANCE
^WARNING
Crushing hazard.
Before performing inspections, service or maintenance:
• Park the equipment on rm, level surface.
• Turn on parking brake, turn engine o and remove ignition key.
• Verify service locks are properly engaged.
2.2.11 HAZARDS FROM MODIFYING YOUR FERTILIZER APPLICATOR / SEEDER
Before making any alteration, contact your dealer or Montag Manufacturing and describe the alteration you are
contemplating.Alteringmayvoidthemanufacturer’swarranty.
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2.2.12 FORTIFIER WARNING LABELS
FortifierMeter-catwalklocation
FortierMeter-oppositecatwalk
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FortierTank
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2.2.13 SAFETY WARNING LABELS
Label1
Label2
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Label3
Label4
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Label5
Label6
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Label7
^WARNING
To protect against death or serious injury, all labels must be on the machine and must
be legible.
If any of these labels are missing or cannot be read, call Montag Manufacturing at 1-712-
2.2.14 SAFETY DECAL CARE
• Keepsafetysignscleanandlegibleatalltimes.
• Replacesafetysignsthataremissingorhavebecomeillegible.
• Replacedpartsthatdisplayedasafetysignshouldalsodisplaythecurrentsign.
• SafetysignsareavailablefromyourDistributororDealerPartsDepartmentorthefactory.
How to Install Safety Signs:
• Besurethattheinstallationareaiscleananddry.
• Decideontheexactpositionbeforeyouremovethebackingpaper.
• Removethesmallestportionofthesplitbackingpaper.
• Alignthedecaloverthespeciedareaandcarefullypressthesmallportionwiththeexposedstickybackinginplace.
• Slowlypeelbacktheremainingpaperandcarefullysmooththeremainingportionofthedecalinplace.
• Smallairpocketscanbepiercedwithapinandsmoothedoutusingthepieceofdecalbackingpaper.
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2.3 HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• Adoptsafedrivingpractices:
• Alwaysdriveatasafespeedrelativetolocalconditionsandensurethatyourspeedislowenoughforanemergency
stoptobesafeandsecure.Keepspeedtoaminimum.
• Reducespeedpriortoturnstoavoidtheriskofoverturning.
• Avoidsuddenuphillturnsonsteepslopes.
• Donotdrinkanddrive!
• Complywithstateandlocallawsgoverninghighwaysafetyandmovementoffarmmachineryonpublicroads.
• Useapprovedaccessorylightingagsandnecessarywarningdevicestoprotectoperatorsofothervehiclesonthe
highwayduringdaylightandnighttimetransport.Varioussafetylightsanddevicesareavailablefromyourdealer.
• Theuseofashingamberlightsisacceptableinmostlocalities.However,somelocalitiesprohibittheiruse.Local
lawsshouldbecheckedforallhighwaylightingandmarkingrequirements.
• Whendrivingthetractorandequipmentontheroadorhighwayunder40kph(20mph)atnightorduringtheday,use
ashingamberwarninglightsandaslowmovingvehicle(SMV)identicationemblem.
• Planyourroutetoavoidheavytrac.
• Beasafeandcourteousdriver.Alwaysyieldtooncomingtracinallsituations,includingnarrowbridges,intersections,
etc.
• Beobservantofbridgeloadingratings.Donotcrossbridgesratedlowerthanthegrossweightaswhichyouare
operating.
• Watchforobstructionsoverheadandtothesidewhiletransporting.
• Alwaysoperateequipmentinapositiontoprovidemaximumvisibilityatalltimes.Makeallowancesforincreased
lengthandweightoftheequipmentwhenmakingturns,stoppingtheunit,etc.
• Pick the levelest possible route when transporting across elds. Avoid the edges of ditches or gullies and steep
hillsides.
• Beextracarefulwhenworkingoninclines.
• Maneuvervehicleatsafespeeds.
• Avoidoverheadwiresorotherobstacles.Contactwithoverheadlinescouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.
• Avoidloosell,rocksandholes;theycanbedangerousforequipmentoperationormovement.
• Allowforunitlengthwhenmakingturns.
• Operatethevehiclefromtheoperator’sseatonly.
• Neverstandalongsideofunitwithenginerunningorattempttostartengineand/oroperatemachinewhilestanding
alongsideofunit.
• Neverleaverunningequipmentattachmentsunattended.
• As a precaution, always recheck the hardware on equipment following every 100 hours of operation. Correct all
problems.Followthemaintenancesafetyprocedures.
• FollowallHagieoperatinginstructionsatalltimes.
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3.1 FORTIFIER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
3.1.1 INSTALL FORTIFIER ON HAGIE
^WARNING
Prevent death or serious injury.
Dry fertilizer dry box weighs approximately 3300 lbs (1500 kg).
Use adequate lifting and support devices.
1. CarefullypositiondryboxonHagie,withdryboxframefullyalignedwithmachinechassisandfourmountingbrackets
ondryboxalignedwithfourmountingbracketsonHagie.MountfanendtotherearoftheHagie.Careshouldbe
giventokeepdryboxfromcontactingwindowofcab.Bewatchfulofelectricalharnessesandhydrauliccomponents
andhosesfrombeingpinchedbetweendryboxandsteporotherpointsofcontactontheHagie.
2. Install(4) ¾”x2.5boltsfrom kitK002107 ineachmounting bracketas shown.Tighten locknutsuntiltheyeach
contacttheplate.
3. Alternatetighteningnutsonboltuntileachnutistightenedto120lb./ft.oftorque.
3. aSSembly
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