Vaughan Junior User manual
USER MANUAL
Junior Standard VCI-Mk1 VCI-Mk2 Quad x 4
On behalf of Vaughan Irrigators and its parent company AgBoss Group, we would like
to thank you for purchasing your irrigator, and for your support of a 100% Australian
owned and operated company, employing Australians since 1981.
This manual should be a permanent part of your irrigator and it covers unpacking,
minor assembly, operation, maintenance and spare parts.
Every Vaughan Irrigator has been manufactured to exacting standards to ensure long life in the
tough Australian landscape. By choosing a Vaughan Irrigator, you have made an investment in
premium quality machinery and have helped provide employment within country NSW.
We wish you many years of safe and eective operation and should you have any
queries or need any accessories or spare parts, please contact us and our team will
do everything possible to help you.
READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAEL CAREFULLY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT
519 Nurigong St, Albury, NSW 2640 1800 021 939
[email protected] www.vaughanirrigators.com.au
About
Vaughan Irrigators have been manufacturing low pressue travelling irrigators since 1992, and in that
time have estabilished themselves as the leader in the market.
Initially the Vaughan Irrigators were designed for euent distribution, with 80% of the 4,500
irrigators Vaughan have sold being for that purpose. In recent years, Vaughan Irrigators have
been bought by farmers who not only wish to spread euent and take advantage of the natural
fertilisers from their dairies, feedlots and piggeries, but also to water small paddocks of up to 25
hectares. By using a small travelling Vaughan Irrigator, many farmers are realising the benets of
spray irrigation compared to ooding. Not only is spray irrigation better for their crops, but also
approximately 70% of the water they previously used in ooding is no longer required and better
crop results have been achieved.
The Vaughan Irrigator Range
Junior - 10-90psi 2-8lps 25 metre throw
Standard - 10-90psi 1.25-10lps 40 metre throw (11 boom)
VCI MkI - 30-40psi 3-10lps 45 metre throw
VCI MkII - 30-40psi 3-10lps 50 metre throw
QUAD - 30-40psi 6-20lps 45 metre throw
The Vaughan Irrigator has proven itself over time to be very reliable and trouble free, extremely
easy to use. Because of our desire to remain at the front of the market, we have been the
innovators of improvements in design, such as the smooth operating, and low pressure
Sumpmaster cam. This cam allows the irrigator to operate at pressures as low as 70kpa (10psi),
where other irrigators on the market will stop operating at around 125kpa (18psi). The other
advantage of the Vaughan Irrigator is that you dont’ need expensive high pressure pumps and
piples. You can operate the Junior with a re ghting pump, which means the whole system
becomes extremely portable if desired.
Vaughan Irrigators recognised that the market needed a bigger irrigator than previously available
for a couple of reasons. Firstly dairy herds are becoming bigger and the volume of euent to be
disposed of subsequently became greater and needed to be distributed in greater volume and
secondly the farmer who wishes to spray irrigate wants to put more water down in a shorter
amount of time. Vaughan Irrigators have brought out the Quad X 4 which is capable of up to 25lps
(20,000gph).
From 70 to 280kpa (10 to 40psi), from 1.25 to 25lps (1,000 to 20,000gph) and a throw of up to 50
metres, Vaughan Irrigators has you covered.
Vaughan Irrigators is owned by AgBoss Group Pty Ltd, who are the Australian distributors of the
Milk Bar® range of teats and calf feeders. Please contact us for more information about any of our
products.
1. Do not attempt to adjust any part of the irrigator at any time while it is running.
2. Watch your head at all times. The irrigator arms have a lot of force behind them
when operating.
3. Beware of moving parts on the irrigator which may become a pinch point eg.
pawls, cable clamps etc.
Warnings
Watch your Head!
Pinch Points
Pinch Points
Arm Rotation
Arm rotation must be clockwise. The outer arms should be set at approximately 45. Adjust vertically
upward to slow the rotation speed or downward to increase rotation speed.
A full rotation should take between 4 and 5 seconds.
WARNING!
If the arms rotate anti-clockwise you will destroy the operating mechanism of the irrigator which
will not be covered by warranty.
Setting Irrigator Arms
(Applicable to all Models)
Hose
When choosing a hose for your Vaughan Irrigator, we recommend and supply heavy duty, abrasion
resistant lay at irrigator hose. Lay at is recommended over poly pipe as poly easily kinks. If this
happens, the kinked pipe will need to be cut and rejoined. When towing your lay at, use a skid to
prevent tangles.
Hydrant
The ideal location for the supply hydrant is in the middle of the irrigator run - see drawing below.
We recommend the following tools to assemble your irrigator.
• 2 x Pipe Wrenches
• Set Open End Spanners
• Adjustable Shifter
• 600mm Spirit Level
• Teon Tape
Irrigator Hose Layout
(Applicable to all Models)
Assembly Tools
(Applicable to all Models)
Junior Irrigator Assembly
Attach wheels to back axle using the M16 nuts and bolt supplied.
Insert riser in the inlet ange and bolt to the back of the irrigator. Make sure the riser can turn
freely. If not adjust spacers.
Place inlet ange on axle bolts using a washer as a spacer between the ange and back of irrigator
if needed.
Place axle in back of the irrigator. Put front wheel on.
Screw arms in tightly using plumbing tape.
The outer arms should be set at about 45°, then varied up to slow down or down to increase
rotation speed.
Junior Irrigator Operation
Disengage front and back pawls.
Run galvanized cable and secure to sucient anchor.
The hydrant should be in the centre of run (see page 7), attach layat to the back of irrigator with
the camlock and the other end of the layat connected to the water supply with a gentle loop of at
least 2 metres radius to stop kinking.
Start water ow and stand clear of the irrigator.
A full rotation should take between 4 to 5 seconds regardless of water volume and pressure, and
turning in a clock wise direction.
Junior Assembly &
Operation
Standard Irrigator Assembly
Attach wheels to back axle using the M16 nuts and bolt supplied.
Place axle in back of the irrigator make sure it is central (drilled holes are not central in axle). Put
front wheel on.
Place inlet ange on axle bots using a washer as a spacer if required, between the ange and back
of irrigator and screw arms in tightly using plumbing tape.
Insert riser in the inlet ange and bolt to the back of the irrigator. Make sure the riser can turn
freely. If not adjust spacers.
Support rods are bolted to the at on top of riser and brackets on the arms. Tighten rods so as to
slightly lift the arms taking the pressure o the threads.
The outer arms should be set at about 45, then varied up to slow down or down to increase rotation
speed.
The hydrant should be in the centre of run (see page ?), attach layat to the back of irrigator with
the camlock and the other end of the layat connected to the water supply with a gentle loop of at
least 2 metres radius to stop kinking.
A full rotation should take between 4 to 5 seconds regardless of water volume and pressure, and
turning in a clock wise motion.
Standard Assembly
Travel Speed Adjustment
The speed of the irrigator is determined by the“R”clip in one of the four, or ve (depending which
model), holes in the base of the irrigator, which is located at the bottom of the pivoting mechanism.
The hole closest to the back axle represents one tooth on the cog and the 4th hole 4 teeth. E.g.
3.71lps / 3,000 gph with 1 /2” nozzles should be set on the second hole (two teeth). This cycle takes
approximately 6 hours and puts out approximately 15.4mm or .61inches of water.
Once the travel speed has been selected lift both the front and back pawls away from the cog.
Run your cable out to the desired length and anchor to a solid object. (A star picket at an angle will
suce normally)
Return to your irrigator and make sure the small front pawl is rmly locked into the cog and take up
any slack in the cable.
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VCI-Mk I & VCI-Mk II
When you receive your irrigator it will most likely be packed onto a pallet. Unpack you irrigator and
lay everything on the ground.
Place the body of your irrigator on an elevated surface approximately 450mm o the ground . Place
the rear axle in the channel and slide the two bolts through the channel and axle.
Fit the inlet to the axle bolts inside the frame so as the opening is facing to the rear and tighten the
nuts supplied.
Fit the front wheel by sliding the rod through the pipe in the front of the frame and inserting the “R”
clip provided.
Insert the riser into the inlet and fasten the four bolts through the bearings onto the back of the
frame. When you have tightened the bolts make sure the riser turns freely in the bearings and is not
rubbing on the edge of the elbow. (If this does happen adjust the elbow and or riser so as its central
in the elbow.)
Put thread tape on the threads of all pipe. Screw the two lengths of four meter pipe into the “T” at
the top of the riser. Make sure they are done up very tight.
Bolt the two pieces of at onto the supplied brackets and to the bracket on the riser. Ensuring that
the pipe is lifted level. Tighten all nut and bolts.
Attach the 16mm rod to the supplied bracket with the at welded to the top at an angle and to
the at at the top of the riser. Be sure to have just enough tension as to slightly lift the pipe. If you
have a VCI-Mk II make sure you bolt the cable bracket on top of the riser with the support arms.
The cable bracket is attached to the top cable a short piece of at with a tube attached. If you have
a VCI-Mk II now is the time to place the two 25 x 25mm uprights over the ends of the arms and
tighten them about 200mm from the outer bracket pointing upwards.
Attach the cable support (25mm RHS joined with a clamp) to the top of the riser directly under the
“T” 90° to the arms and tighten bolts. If you have a VCI-Mk 11, attach the 2 metre length of pipe to
each arm and tighten.
Place the cable anchors clamp over the end of the 2 metre pipe approx 800mm from the end.
Attach the side cables and tighten with the turnbuckles. If you have a top cable (VCI-Mk II only),
place the cable support knob in the uprights and tighten turnbuckles. Be sure to tighten lock nuts
on buckles after the cables have been tightened.
Screw on the outer arms and place them at about 45 degrees, then varied up to slow down or down
to increase rotation speed.
A full rotation should take between 4 and 5 seconds regardless of water volume and pressure, and
turning in a clockwise direction.
VCI Mk I & Mk II Assembly
Travel Speed Adjustment
The speed of the irrigator is determined by the“R”clip in one of the ve holes in the rod at the
base of the irrigator directly below the cog, at the bottom of the pivoting mechanism.
The hole closest to the back of the irrigator represents one tooth on the cog and the 5th hole 5
teeth. E.g. 6.3lps (5000gph) with 1 /2” nozzles should be set on the second hole (two teeth). This
cycle takes approximately 9 - 10 hours and puts on about 25mm of water.
Once the travel speed has been selected lift both the front and back pawls away from the cog.
Run your cable out to the desired length and anchor to a solid object. (A star picket at an angle will
suce normally.)
Return to your irrigator and make sure the small front pawl is rmly locked into the cog. Then set
the large back pawl with a clearance 2-5mm gap from the back of the tooth i.e. front pawl engaged,
back pawl free.
Take up the slack in the cable.
Kneel down and spin the boom around in a clockwise rotation, watch out for your head. Check the
amount of teeth taken and the clearance of the back pawl.
Each time the speed is changed the large back pawl may need to be adjusted.
Fine speed adjustment can also be made by screwing the bolt in the speed adjuster in or out as
desired.
VCI Mk I & Mk II Operation
Irrigator
Unpack machine and place on a level surface approximately 500mm o the ground using stands or
similar. Set frame as level as possible.
Using the M12 bolts provided, attach the rear axle. Lightly tighten the bolts located at the top of the
frame. Using a spirit level placed front to back across the ange on top of the rear axle, adjust the
M16 thread between the axle and the frame until the ange is level. At this point tighten all bolts on
the rear axle (6 x M12 bolts and 2 x M16 threads).
Using clip provided, slide bar on front axle assembly into pipe at front of machine with one washer
under the pipe and one above then replace clip.
Bolt on all four wheels.
Next bolt riser assembly to onto the top of the rear axle ensuring the rubber gasket is between the
anges then tighten the four bolts (4 x M16)
Next attach the head unit to the riser ensuring the rubber gasket is between the anges then
tighten the bolts (8 x M16)
Arms
Wrap Teon tape on all external threads
Screw 50mm sockets onto head unit (x4) then screw a length of pipe into each socket.
As you go, attach cable to the plate at the top of the head unit using the supplied D shackles and
then clamp near the end of the pipe. Tighten the turnbuckle until the cable is taking the weight o
the threads. Repeat for the other three arms.
Outer arms are now ready to be installed. Screw outer arm onto arm assembly. These should be
approximately 45° to the ground and facing anti clockwise as to rotate in a clockwise direction (see
page 7 of this manual) then adjust as required.
A single rotation should take between 4-5 seconds.
QUAD Assembly
Setting Irrigator to Start
Disengage front and rear pawls using the pin for the front pawl and the chain for the rear pawl.
Run out the desired length of cable and attach to a suitable anchor. A star picket driven into the
ground at an angle is normally sucient.
Return to irrigator, re-engage pawls ensuring they ‘seat’ into the sprocket.
Attach hose to the rear of the irrigator. Hose should run parallel to the machine approximately 2-3
metres to the side with an even loop into the rear of the irrigator (see page 7 of this manual) and
take up any slack in the cable.
Stand clear and activate water supply to irrigator.
Speed adjustment can be achieved by removing individual cams from the riser unit. Eg. removing 2
cam plates will halv the speed and therefore doubling the water applied
QUAD Operation
Quick Release & Valve
The Quick Release mechanism stops the irrigator and the water supply. It does not turn the pump
o which must be done via a pressure switch, no ow switch or similar.
To set the Quick Release Mechanism
1. Open the valve and hold in position.
2. Place the D shackle under the hook on Quick Release mechanism.
3. Push the hook down and toward the front of the irrigator until it‘clicks’ into place.
4. Quick Release Shut O is now set.
Quick Release & Shut O
Valve
(Optional Extra - Available for all Models)
Pic 1: General arrangement, valve is in the
shut position.
Pic 5: Shows mechanism‘loaded’.
Valve is in the open position.
Pic 2: Connection of spring to the frame.
D shackle is screwed on to an M6 bolt.
Pic 6: Handle locked into quick release
mechanism.
Pic 3: Connection between brake arm and actuator.
Pic 4: Connection between actuator and quick release
mechanism.
Euent Nozzle
The euent nozzle is made up of a camlock tting and a rubber nozzle so designed to be able
to ex as larger solids are passed through. On the occasion that it does block, turn the pump o,
undo the camlock and clear the blockage. NOTE: If both nozzles are blocked, be careful of built up
pressure when removing the camlock tting.
Standard lrrigator
The camlock tting screws directly onto the end of the 45° arm.
VCI lrrigators
Two 40 x 32mm reducing nipples (Part No. 730711) are required to t both nozzles to the 45° arms.
QUAD lrrigator
Four 40 x 32mm reducing nipples (Part No. 730711) are required to t the four nozzles to the 45°
arms.
Euent Nozzle
(Optional Extra - Available for Standard, VCI & QUAD)
11 Metre Extension Boom
Screw the two lengths of three meter pipe into the “T” at the top of the riser. Make sure they are
done up tight. Attach the clamps with a single tag facing down approximately 750mm from the riser.
Bolt the two pieces of at to the bracket on the riser. Tighten all nut and bolts ensuring that the
arms are lifted level.
Attach the 12mm rod to the outer bracket and the at at the top of the riser. Be sure to have just
enough tension as to slightly lift the pipe. You will need to make sure you bolt the cable guide (C) on
top of the riser with the support arms. The cable bracket is attached to the top cable a short piece
of at with a tube attached.
Attach the 2 x 1 meter lengths of pipe and tighten.
Now is the time to place the two 25 x 25mm uprights (A) over the ends of the arms and tighten
them about 200mm from the outer tag pointing upwards.
Attach the Riser Cross Post (B) (25mm RHS joined with a clamp) to the top of the riser directly
under the “T” and tighten bolts.
Place the cable anchors (clamp with two tags) over the end of the 2 meter pipe approx 800mm from
the end. Attach the side cables and tighten with the turnbuckles. Place the top cable support knob
in the uprights and tighten turnbuckles. Be sure to tighten the turnbuckle lock nuts after the cables
have been tightened.
11 metre Boom
(Optional Extra - Available for Standard Irrigator only)
Maintenance
(Applicable to all Models)
2 x Riser Bearings
Bearings (2 each side) Main Cog every 3 months
1. Grease all points approximately once a week.
2. Before you use your irrigator, grease the main cog and then periodically every 12 months.
3. When using the irrigator for euent, use old sump oil or similar and pour over the cable which
will extend its life.
4. The right angle ange at the bottom of the vertical shaft has a slow drain uming rubber (“V”
rubber seal) in it which may need replacing peridotcly. Just undo the two bolts holding it in
place and it will come o.
5. The cable passes through a steel cotton reel and on some older models, a ceramic insulator.
This is a sacricial part and is designed to wear and break protecting your cable from fraying.
When this roller is broken it should be replaced immediately.
Trouble Shooting
(Applicable to all Models)
1. If the irrigator arms rotate but the irrigator will not drive, adjust the thread length on the back
pawl, CAUTION: Machine must not be operating when adjusting.
2. If irrigator arms will not rotate, check for low pump pressure. If the pump is running at
maximum performance, you can gain a small amount of extra drive by lowering the 45° arms to
be more parallel to the ground. NOTE: This will decrease the ground coverage.
3. If the irrigator ‘stalls’during operation, this is normally a pressure problem - see point 2. above.
4. If the irrigator fails to stop at the end of the run.
(a) Check location and tightness of the cable clamps at the end of the cable. These clamps can
be adjusted to have your machine stop at the desired position.
(b) Check that the Brake Arm is aligned and activating the Rocker Arm.
5. Once the brake has engaged, the irrigator will continue to rotate until water is switch o at the
pump. This can be automated by using a timer or a pressure switch on the pump and a Quick
Release & Shut o Valve available as an optional extra.
Things We Cover
Our warranty is very simple and very straight forward.
We warrant all our irrigators for a period of 12 months from date of purchase to be free of proven
defects in materials and workmanship.
Replacement or repair is at the warrantor’s discretion.
Things We Don’t Cover
We do not cover damage from freight, handling, accidents or misuse.
We do not cover any damage to any rubber seals or any corrosion damage to pipes, nozzles etc.
The use of parts other than genuine Vaughan parts for repair of warranted items will automatically
negate any warranty. Warranted components must be replaced with genuine Vaughan lrrigator parts.
Repairs by an unauthorised agent will automatically forfeit any warranty. Warranty repairs must be
carried out by Vaughan lrrigators or an authorised Vaughan Dealer and/or Service Agent only.
This warranty does not cover transportation or insurance costs for Products needing repair or
replacement of warranted components. It does not cover any freight or insurance costs in obtaining
new parts or returning old parts to Vaughan lrrigators or its agent for inspection purposes.
Indemnity
Vaughan lrrigators and its associated companies shall not be liable under any circumstances for
any liability, loss or damage, whether direct. indirect. incidental, accidental or consequential arising
out of the use, misuse, inability to use or use outside the stated specications and instructions for
the operation and use of Vaughan products. Vaughhan lrrigators and its associated companies are
indemnied against damage to person or property arising during the use of Vaughan products due to
the purchaser or other third parties using it or as a result of damage occurring during normal use or
incorrect use or use for which it has not been designed.
This indemnity clause shall not abrogate consumer rights under appropriate Australian legislation
and/or consumer rights where relevant.
Safety
Use of Vaughan products does not replace the requirement to observe and undertake safe
operational practices including common sense and being mindful of the dangers associated with the
use of such equipment.
Notes
1. This warranty is not transferable.
2. Use irrigator only as stated in the irrigator manual.
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Online
Go to www.vaughanirrigators.com.au, ll out the form and click SUBMIT
Post
Fill out the form on the next page and post to:
Vaughan lrrigators
519 Nurigong Street,
Albury NSW 2640,
Australia.
Warranty Registration Form
Please complete this form and return within 14 days of receiving your Vaughan Irrigator. Only then
will this warranty be activated. (Otherwise it will be based on a pro rata calculation).
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