Raven PRECISION Solutions SmarTrax Mertz 3300 User manual

SMARTRAX SUPPLEMENT
INSTALLATION MANUAL
MERTZ / TYLER 3300
117-0190-041

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While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this document, Raven
Industries assumes no responsibility for omissions and errors. Neither is any liability
assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein.
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conditions and sunspot activity on the performance of our products.
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OmniSTAR correction service or the WAAS correction service.
Raven Industries accepts no responsibility for the use of the signal for other than the
stated purpose. Raven Industries shall not be responsible or liable for incidental or
consequential damages or a loss of anticipated benefits or profits, work stoppage or
loss or impairment of data arising out of the use or inability to use the Smartrax or any
of its components.

RAVEN INDUSTRIES
LIMITED WARRANTY
WHAT IS COVERED?
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your Raven
Flow Control Product under normal use, maintenance, and service.
HOW LONG IS THE COVERAGE PERIOD?
This warranty coverage runs for 12 months from the purchase date of your
Raven Flow Control Product. This warranty coverage applies only to the
original owner and is not transferrable.
HOW CAN YOU GET SERVICE?
Bring the defective part, and proof of date of purchase, to your local dealer.
If your dealer agrees with the warranty claim, he will send the part, and
proof of purchase to his distributor or to Raven for final approval.
WHAT WILL RAVEN INDUSTRIES DO?
When our inspection proves the warranty claim, we will, at our option, repair
or replace the defective part and pay for return freight.
WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY NOT COVER?
Raven Industries will not assume any expense or liability for repairs made
outsideourplantwithout writtenconsent. Wearenot responsible fordamage
to any associated equipment or product and will not be liable for loss of
profit or other special damages. The obligation of this warranty is in lieu of
all other warranties, expressed or implied, and no person is authorized to
assume for us any liability. Damages caused by normal wear and tear, mis-
use, abuse, neglect, accident, or improper installation and maintenance
are not covered by this warranty.

RAVEN INDUSTRIES FLOW CONTROL DIVISION
205 East Sixth Street - P.O. Box 5107 - Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57117-5107
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ravenprecision.com
Toll-free: 800-243-5435 - Fax: [phone]
Supplement Installation Manual, Mertz / Tyler 3300 #016-0190-041 Rev A 08/04

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
016-0190-041
08/04
MOUNTING THE STEERING POSITION SENSOR .......................................................................... 2
MOUNTING THE UNIVERSAL BRACKET.......................................................................................... 3
MOUNTING THE HYDRAULIC VALVE............................................................................................... 3
MOUNTING THE COUNTERBALANCE VALVE, PRESSURE SWITCH, AND NEEDLE VALVE..... 4
HOSE CONNECTIONS AND ROUTINGS........................................................................................... 6
PRESSURE HOSE .................................................................................................................. 6
EXCESS FLOW HOSE ............................................................................................................ 6
TANK PORT HOSE..................................................................................................................6
NEEDLE VALVE HOSE ........................................................................................................... 7
CB TO RIGHT STEER HOSE.................................................................................................. 7
CB TO LEFT STEER HOSE .................................................................................................... 7
B-PORT TO COUNTERBALANCE HOSE .............................................................................. 8
A-PORT TO COUNTERBALANCE HOSE .............................................................................. 8

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MOUNTING THE STEERING POSITION SENSOR
Figure below shows the approximate mounting position of the steering position sensor. Attach the
steering position sensor the the left side steering cylinder using the provided band clamps, screws
and brackets. Note: It may be necessary to fabricate a shield so that mud and debris do not hit
the sensor during operation.
Mertz / Tyler 3300

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MOUNTING THE UNIVERSAL BRACKET
Position the bracket on the steel cab support beam beneath the front of the cab. Drill holes to fit the
mounting bracket pattern and attach the universal mounting bracket to the machine using the pro-
vided 3/8” hex-head bolts. Figure below shows the bracket mounted to the machine with the valve
and hoses attached, and cables run between the valve and mounting beam.
MOUNTING THE HYDRAULIC VALVE
Note: Prior to attaching the steering assist valve to the mounting bracket, remove the existing
A, B, and T port fittings and install the provided larger fittings. This accomodates for the
larger hose sizes used in this installation. Also, remove the PS port fitting and replace it with
the provided hex-head cap plug.
Position the hydraulic valve on the universal bracket over the top of the proper hole pattern. Secure
the valve to the bracket using the provided metric bolts and lock washers.

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MOUNTING THE COUNTERBALANCE VALVE, PRESSURE SWITCH, AND
NEEDLE VALVE
Note: A new bracket must be fabricated to attach the counterbalance valve to the machine.
Attach the counterbalance valve to the bracket and secure the bracket to the machine in the
approximate location shown in the figure below.
Connect the pressure switch with the tee fitting to the Brake port of the counterbalance valve using
the elbow fittings provided. Attach an elbow fitting to the remaining open port of the tee in the pres-
sure switch. Connect the needle valve to that elbow fitting.

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In this picture, ports are labeled 1 - 5.
1 - Power Beyond port
2 - Right Steer port
3 - Tank port
4 - Left Steer port
5 - Pressure port

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HOSE CONNECTIONS AND ROUTING
Pressure Hose
Remove the existing pump to orbital hose and attach it to the “P” port on the steering assist valve. It
may be necessary to use the provided 90-degree 3/4” JIC elbow fittings to ensure the hoses are
routed properly.
Excess Flow Hose
Attach a 90-degree elbow adapter fitting to the “EF” port on the steering assist valve and connect one
end of the Excess Flow hose to the fitting. Connect the remaining open end of the Excess Flow hose
to the pressure port on the steering orbital. It may be necessary to use the provided 90-degree 3/4”
JIC elbow fittings to ensure the hoses are routed properly.
Tank Port Hose
Remove the existing tank to orbital hose at the orbital and attach a provided 3/4” tee fitting to the
orbital. Re-connect the hose to the tee fitting. Install a 3/4” JIC tee fitting to the “T” port on the
steering assist valve. Connect one end of the tank hose to this tee and the other end to the remaining
open port of the tee on the orbital.

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Needle Valve Hose
Attach the Needle Valve to Tank hose to the remaining open port of the tee on the Tank port of the
orbital. Attach the other end to the open port on the needle valve. It may be necessary to use one of
the provided elbow fittings to ensure the tee is routed properly.
CB to Right Steer Hose
Remove the hose attached to the Right Steer port of the orbital. Connect the proper-sized end of the
CB to Right Steer hose to the open Right Steer port on the orbital. Connect the other end to the “B”
port on the side of the counterbalance valve with the Brake port. User may wish to install an elbow
fitting on the counterbalance valve to properly route the new hose.
CB to Left Steer Hose
Remove the hose attached to the Left Steer port of the orbital. Connect the proper-sized end of the
CB to Left Steer hose to the open Left Steer port on the orbital. Connect the other end to the “A” port
on the side of the counterbalance valve with the Brake port. User may wish to install an elbow fitting
on the counterbalance valve to properly route the new hose.

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B-Port to Counterbalance Hose
Install a provided 3/4” JIC tee fitting to the “B” port on the steering assist valve. Connect the right
steer hose that was disconnected from the orbital to one of the open ports on the tee. Connect the
proper end of the B Port to Counterbalance hose to the remaining open port on the tee. Connect the
remaining open end of the hose to the “B” port on the side of the counterbalance valve that doesn’t
have the Brake port.
A-Port to Counterbalance Hose
Install a provided 3/4” JIC tee fitting to the “A” port on the steering assist valve. Connect the left steer
hose that was disconnected from the orbital to one of the open ports on the tee. Connect the proper
end of the A Port to Counterbalance hose to the remaining open port on the tee. Connect the remain-
ing open end of the hose to the “A” port on the side of the counterbalance valve that doesn’t have the
Brake port.
Note: It is important to trace the hoses so that the pressure and tank hoses are not accidentally
swapped for each other. This will cause valve failure. If the Left and Right Steer hoses are swapped,
the machine will steer opposite to the desired direction.