Nogueira ROTAFLOW-1300 User manual

Manual de Instruções

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Dear Owner
Congratulations on the acquisition of the FERTILIZERS AND SEED
DISTRIBUTORROTAFLOWNOGUEIRA.
A product of the highest quality specially developed to meet your
needs.
This manual contains operation and maintenance instructions
which, if correctly followed, will guarantee de good work, safety and
durability of your ROTAFLOW. We recommend you read it carefully
before putting the machine into operation.
Nogueira S/A will always be at your disposal to answer any inquiry,
offering you efficient and permanent technical assistance.
An identification platelet is fixed to the machine, containing its
manufacturing serial number. Please write this number down on the
Warranty Certificate, on page 46 of this manual. This information will
be very important for the identification of your machine.
The images contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. To facilitate visualization,
the images can show open or disassembled safety protections. Under no circumstances the
machine should be used without the respective protections.

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INDEX
Introduction 1
Environment 3
Safety 4
Safety stickers 8
Getting to know the ROTAFLOW 10
Application 11
Operation 11
Actuation 11
Items that come with the Rotaflow 11
Agitators 12
Coupling to the tractor 13
Leveling 14
Working height 14
Preparing and adding the Cardan shaft 15
Application rate adjustment 17
Discharge point adjustment 17
Using the adjustment table 18
Calibration test 19
Working width 21
Adjustments for low application rates 22
Regulation using the discharge device 24
Operation 25
Turn and distribution at the edges of the field 26
Distribution in the unilateral limit (with deflector plate) - method A 27
Distribution in the unilateral limit (with deflector plate) - method B 29
Maintenance 30
Lubrication 34
Accessories 35
Troubleshooting 36
Field trail test 37
Using the distribution charts 40
Tractor speed incompatible with the one required 42
Other brands or types of fertilizers 44
Technical specifications 45
Warranty certificate 46

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Nogueira constantly worries about the environment preservation during the development
as well as with the use of ecologically appropriate processes and materials in the
manufacturing of our products.
PROTECTAND RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT, bearing in mind that its preservation is a
social responsibility of all of us. Lubricant products, used fluids, old tires, packages etc
mustbegiventhecorrectdestination,predictedbylaw.Never discard remainder of products
or empty packages into springs, lakes, rivers, wells etc. Pass this advice on, inform other
people about the importance of environment preservation.
ENVIRONMENT

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SAFETY
In this manual and in the safety stickers
affixed to the machine there are warnings
containing the safety alert sign and the
specific instructions, dedicated to maintain
the safety of the operator and other people.
Read all the instructions and keep alert
during operation.
Alert for situations where there is hidden
risk and may result in accident. Contains
instructions and recommendations to
avoid unexpected accidents from
happening.
WARNING!
Here at Nogueira we worry about the safety
of the people involved in the operation and
maintenanceoftheDistributor.Intheproject
development, we think about every detail to
avoid that unexpected accidents happen
during its utilization.
We developed safety protections and
eliminated risky situations. Nevertheless,
there are components that, due to their
functions, cannot be fully protected.
It’s very important to read the safety
recommendations carefully before turning
the machine on, and to keep an alert
posture during its utilization. It’s important
to remember that the preservation of
people’s health and physical integrity must
come first.
Incasethereareanydoubts, please contact
us through your reseller or our Technical
Assistance Department.
•The utilization of this equipment in
applications not mentioned by this
manual will be considered as
inadmissible work and is not
authorized by this manufacturer.
Adaptations or use of spare parts that
are not original will compromise the
operation and put the safety of the
operator at risk, and cause the loss of
the warranty offered.
•Operation and maintenance must be
performedonlybypeoplethatknowthe
machine.
•The launcher discs cannot be
completely protected due to their
functions. Keep a safe distance from
the machine when it’s on.
•Never approach the moving launching
discs with hands or feet.
•The permanence in any parts of the
Distributor when it’s on is forbidden.
Do not allow the presence of people
on the machine during transportation.
RECOMENDAÇÕESDESAFETY:
SAFETYALERTSIGN
Alert for situations that may result in severe,
life-threatening accident if the instructions
are not rigorously followed.
DANGER!
Alert for situation that can result in
accidents. Contains instructions and
recommendations for the operator and
other people that do not involve accidents.
CAUTION!

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SAFETY
•Observe the machine surroundings
before putting it into operation. Keep
children, animals and watchers at safe
distance and out of the distribution
range. Be especially careful with
children. Check if there are no tools or
other objects on the machine before
turning it on.
•Tie long hair and do not use loose
clothes,orwithpartsthatmaygetstuck
in the mobile components. Remove
rings, necklaces etc.
•Keep hands and feet away from the
moving part.
•Never try to clean or clear the machine
when it’s on. Always turn the machine
off before performing any cleaning or
maintenance in the Extractor.
•Use personal protective equipment
when operating the machine. The
prolonged exposure to the noise can
cause hearing impairment or loss. Use
earplugs and safety goggles.
•Never operate with the Cardan shaft
without the safety protection. Keep the
protection in good conditions and
prevent it from spinning, locking it with
the existing chains.
•Before regulating, lubricating or
carrying out any maintenance service
in the Harvester, turn off the power take
off, the tractor engine and remove the
key from the ignition.Always be aware!
•Keep the safety stickers in good
conditions and readable. Substitute
them whenever necessary.
•Be especially cautious when coupling
and uncoupling the machine from the
tractor!
•Incaseyou observe vibrations,different
noises etc, turn the machine off
immediately. Check and eliminate the
cause before turning it back on.
•The hydraulic system liquid escape
may be unnoticeable. Use wood or
cardboardinsteadofyourhands to look
for leaking. Protect the hands and body
since fluids at high pressure can
cause severe injuries. In case of
accident, consult a doctor immediately.
•Due to inertia, the mobile components
will keep moving for a while after the
machine has been turned off. Before
substituting any component, turn of the
power supply, look and listen to check
if there are any movement evidences.
Only touch a component if you’re sure
it’s still. Always be aware!
•Never operate the machine without the
safety protections.
•Never operate the machine indoors or
in unventilated environments. The
fumes released by the tractor engine
are toxic and highly harmful to health.
•When driving the machine on public
places, observe the local traffic and
safety. Get information about the
current legislation in regards to the
maximum width and height permitted
for transportation. Beware of the
transportation height, especially under
bridges.

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SAFETY
•Never leave the tractor with the
machine on. Stop the engine, turn off
thepowertakeoff,hittheparkingbrake
and remove the key from the ignition
first.
•Always adapt the tractor displacement
speed to the local conditions. Avoid
sudden maneuvers, especially in steep
places. When towing a load that is
heavierthan the tractor, donotgo above
16 Km/h.
•Redouble the attention when working
in inclined terrains. In case you notice
some sort of unbalance, reduce
acceleration. In the descents, always
keep the tractor geared.
•The tractor must always be
maneuverable. Add enough counter
weightstokeepthe front tires inenough
contact with the ground.
•If it is necessary to work on the
machine suspended by the hydraulic,
it should be supported in a safe way.
The hydraulic mechanisms may bridle
by themselves or due to leaks.
Do not support the machine on
concrete blocks, hollow bricks or other
supports that may collapse under the
effect of prolonged loads. Never work
under a machine that is only supported
by a jack.
•Machines raised by the tractor’s
hydraulic system have their
maneuvering and breaking efficiencies
reduced! Make sure there are enough
breaking and maneuvering conditions
and if necessary add weights to the
front of the tractor.
•When turning the machine around, pay
attention if there is enough space to
maneuver it!
•Only operate the machine when it has
the complete and intact protections in
the right place! The Distributor’s
protections prevent access the access
to dangerous areas. That’s why it’s
important to keep them in the
appropriate conditions. This is good
for your own safety and the others’ too!
•Redouble the attention when working
in inclined terrains. In case you notice
some sort of unbalance, reduce
acceleration. In the descents, always
keep the tractor geared.
•When towing the machine, reduce the
speed to avoid accidents.
•Fill up the Distributor with caution and
do not go above the indicated
maximum load capacity.
•Do a little recognition of the terrain
before starting work. Mark the
dangerous places or those with
obstacles that can put the operation at
risk.
•The incorrect fertilization can cause
severe damage to people, animals
and the environment. Consult your
fertilizer reseller and carefully read the
utilization instructions on the product’s
label.
•Before using a fertilizer, carefully read
the label and follow the manufacturer’s
instructions. Store it in an appropriate
place and discard of the empty
packages.

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•Avoid the contact of the product with
skin, eyes etc. Wash your hands and
arms with abundant water and soap
at the end of each work shift,
especially before eating.
•Fertilizers with nitrate can cause risk
ofexplosionwhenincontactwith fire.
•After the use, carefully wash the
machine with water. Do not leave
fertilizer remainders inside the
machine to avoid risk of fire.
•Always be prepared for an accident.
Keep a first aid kit in an accessible
place and learn how to use it.
•Observe the safety
recommendations and be aware.
Thelackofattentionduringoperation
can result in accidents.
SAFETY

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Keep away from the moving discs.
Risk of wounds by impact and torsion.
Not following this instruction may
result in severe accident.
SAFETY
Keep a safe distance from the
machine during operation.
Risk of wounds caused by launched
parts.
Notfollowingthisinstruction may result
in an accident.
Safetystickers:
Read the instruction manual before
turning the machine on.
Notfollowingthisinstruction may result
in severe accident.
Turn the tractor offandremovethekey
from the ignition before performing
regulations, maintenance or
lubrication.
Risk of wounds by mobile parts.
Not following this instruction may
result in severe accident.
It’s forbidden to stay in any part of the
machine during the operation and
transportation.
Risk of fall and running over.
Not following this instruction may
result in severe accident.
Before touching any part of the
machine, watch carefully if there is no
movement.
Risk of wounds caused by mobile
components.
Not following this instruction can result
in severe accident.