ZUPAN ZM 400 VRA User manual

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Operator` s manual
Carried sprayer
ZM 400, 500, 600
VRA, VCRA
Before starting operation,
please carefully read and
adhere to this instruction
manual and safety advice.
Improper use can result in damage
to people, animals, environment
or the machine.
Keep for future users.

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CONTENT: PAGE:
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 3
2. GENERAL SAFETY ADVICE .............................................................................................................. 4
3. SAFETY SYMBOLS............................................................................................................................. 4
4. DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................................... 7
5. ASSEMBLY.......................................................................................................................................... 9
6. WORKING PRINCIPE OF THE SPRAYER....................................................................................... 11
7. BEFORE USE.................................................................................................................................... 12
8. PREPARATIONS FOR THE WORK ................................................................................................. 13
8.1. CONNECTING THE SPRAYER ............................................................................................. 13
8.2. P.T.O. CHOICE....................................................................................................................... 13
8.3. CHOOSING THE RIGHT P.T.O. LENGTH............................................................................. 13
8.4. GREASING THE P.T.O. ......................................................................................................... 15
9. FILLING AND EMPTYING THE TANK.............................................................................................. 15
10. HOW TO USE THE REMOTE UNIT ............................................................................................... 16
11. WORKING WITH THE SPRAYER .................................................................................................. 18
12. CLEANING THE SPRAYER ............................................................................................................ 19
12.1. CLEANING THE SYSTEM WITH A FULL TANK ................................................................. 19
12.2. REMOVING THE TECHNICAL LEFTOVER......................................................................... 20
12.3. CLEANING THE INTERIOR ................................................................................................. 21
12.4. CLEANING THE EXTERIOR OF THE SPRAYER................................................................ 21
13. CALCULATING THE AGENT CONSUMPTION ON A HECTARE.................................................. 22
13.1. DEFINING THE RIGHT SPEED ........................................................................................... 22
13.2. DEFINING THE FLUID CONSUMPTION ON A HECTARE ................................................. 22
13.3. DEFINING THE CONCENTRATION .................................................................................... 23
14. OPTIMAL WORKING SETTINGS ................................................................................................... 27
15. PREPARING THE SPRAYER FOR LOW TEMPERATURES......................................................... 28
16. PUMP MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 29
17. OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS OF THE SPRAYER.......................................................................... 34
18. NOZZLE HOLDER........................................................................................................................... 35
19. FAN DRIVE...................................................................................................................................... 35
20. MIXING THE FLUID IN THE TANK................................................................................................. 36
21. SUCKING FILTER ........................................................................................................................... 36
22.PRESSURE FILTER......................................................................................................................... 37
23. POWDER MIXER ............................................................................................................................ 37
24. DISCONNECTING THE FAN .......................................................................................................... 38
25. SPRAYER LUBRICATION............................................................................................................... 38
26.CONNECTIONS FOR THE MEASURING EQUIPMENT................................................................. 38
27 TECHNICAL DATA........................................................................................................................... 40
WARRANTY .................................................................................................................................. 41
SERVICE ....................................................................................................................................... 41
28.ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT.............................................................................................................. 42
28.1. ELECTRIC VALVES WITH MANUAL PRESSURE REGULATION...................................... 42
28.2. ELECTRIC VALVES WITH PRESSURE REGULATION...................................................... 43
28.3. ACCESSORY FOR TERRACE SPRAYING ......................................................................... 55

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1. INTRODUCTION
The sprayers of the series VRA and VCRA are machines for agricultural plant protection in
wine yards and orchards. They transfer the protection agent with an air stream to the plants.
The success of the protection depends on the protection agent, the technique of the protection
and the user. However, we must not only look the efficiency of the spraying, we must also take
care of the environment and the best results always achieved by a symbiosis of the
components.
The series VRA and VCRA sprayers are state of the art products for agricultural plants
protection, their air deflector and fan constructed to provide the best results in plant protection.
Their construction reduces also the noise, the necessary horsepower and the burden on the
user.
With the sprayers series VRA and VCRA, we can protect the plants:
a) Sprinkle 800 - 1500 l/ha
b) Spraying
- Rough spraying 400 - 800 l/ha
- Fine spraying 100 - 400 l/ha
- Very fine spraying do 100 l/ha (only with electrostatic)
In modern plant protection we rarely use high amounts of water (800 - 1500 l/ha), because it is
uneconomical- the loss of the protection agent is enormous (The droplets combine and flow of
the leaf- by 1500 l/ha almost 50 %) and the pollution (ground water).
Spraying with 400 - 800 l/ha are already treated as concentrated plant protection, where the
concentration is from two to four times.
Fine spraying 150 - 400 l/ha has a concentration from four - eight times.
Very fine spraying comes in consideration only in use of electrostatic and spraying every
second row.
The quantity of the protection agent used depends on the technique used and the habitat of the
plant. With the use of our sprayers, you will be able to reduce the luxury consumption of the
protection agent, protect the environment and increase the productivity.

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2. GENERAL SAFETY ADVICE
Before starting work ensure, that you understand all the equipment and actuation
elements of the machine and their function. There is no time for this when the machine
is already in operation. Before starting up the machine each time, all the safety and
protection equipment must be properly attached and fully functional. Check the
machine at least before every operation for visible damage and check the function of
safety and protection equipment.
EXTREME CAUTION while working with chemical mixtures.
The sprayers from the series VRA and VCRA have been manufactured
according to the state of the art and the certified safety regulations. Nerveless,
the operation of the machine could be dangerous if it not used properly.
1. For your own safety always, wear personal protection wear, like boots, gloves and hat.
2. Avoid the contact between skin and toxic mediums.
3. When you work with toxic mediums, always be sure, that you have near clear water and
that clean water tank is full.
4. Do not leave the toxic mediums or they package outside or in rooms, where they are in
reach of children or unauthorized persons.
5. Equipment used for toxic mediums should never be used for work with food, drinks and
clean water, we recommend that you mark these items and deposit them in a safe place.
Do not drink, eat or smoke whilst spraying or working with contaminated
equipment.
6. Store the sprayer always in a safe place where the slope should not be more than 8, 5°.
7. Avoid working when the wind is greater than 3 m/s – possible droplet carrying.
8. While the sprayer is working, avoid staying in the wind stream.
Rotating parts are attractive to children, so be sure that there are no children
while the sprayer is operating.
3. SAFETY SYMBOLS
WARNING! – read carefully, by this sign.
Obligation: safety gear.
Read carefully before you start working
WARNING !
WARNING !
WARNING !
WARNING !

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Before you start with reparations, shut down the engine and take the key
out of the lock.
The machine could swing, so have always enough distance.
When the hydraulic components are moving do not be in their working
area.
Danger of squeezing between the machine and the load, when it is
oscillating.
Do not stay near the P.T.O. injuries possible.
Do not go into the tanks- TOXIC.
DANGER: rotating parts- do not reach with your hands near the fan.
Ejected parts – Keep distance to the fan whilst the tractor is running and
fan is rotating.

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Ball valve for hydraulic dust mixer and rotating tank washer
Ball valve for interior cleaning with rotating heads or for can washer
Ball valve for hydraulic stirrer
Ball valve for hydraulic stirrer
Release valve - to release the fluid from the tank
3-way ball valve on the return circle
Never change position when the P.T.O is working!
- Position for system cleaning
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- Closed – do not use!
- Normal work position
WARNING !

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3-way ball valve on suction circle
Never change position when the P.T.O is working!
- Position by removing the technical leftover, or cleaning
the system
- Position for cleaning the suction filter by full tank
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- Normal work position
4. DESCRIPTION
The sprayer from series VRA and VCRA should be used for:
-Spraying in wine yards and orchards, with protection agents that are free in sale,
with the consideration of their manufacturer manuals.
-Work in wine yards and orchards with a row width till 4,5m (VRA) / 8,0 m (VCRA)
and a maximal culture height of 4,0 m (VRA)/ 6,0 m (VCRA) (look at table on page
27).
When the machine is not anymore for use, do not throw it away anywhere, but bring it
back to your seller, who will take care of the proper destruction of the machine.
Implications by the use of certain pesticides
We would like to draw attention to the fact that prolonged exposure (20 hours)
to protection agents which are familiar e.g. Laso, Betanal and Tramat, Stomp, Iloxan,
Mudecan Elancolan and Teridox can cause damage to the pump diaphragms, hoses,
spray lines and tanks. Therefore, prolonged stay of pesticides in containers, pump and
spray system for more than 15 hours is prohibited. When using such aggressive plant
protection products, the immediate spreading of the spray mixture and the subsequent
rinse with clean water is recommended. In particular we warn against unauthorised
mixtures of two or more different crop protection agents.
Observe the information on compatibility of crop protection agents and
substances for the sprayer. Do not spray any crop protection agents which have
a tendency to stick together or set.
We would also like to draw your attention to use of bio protection agents, which
can also cause damage to the parts of the pump and other parts of the sprayer.
Do not use chemical agents which are abrasive, because they can cause fast
wear of parts of the pump and other parts of the sprayer.
As a substitute for standard pumps, the pumps made of brass are also available,
which are more resistant if using particular spraying agents.
For sprayer used materials and components are liquid fertilizer proof.
WARNING !

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Type plate
On the frame of the sprayer is a plate with information of the manufacturer, the model,
production year, max. revolutions of the P.T.O. max. work pressure and serial number.
On the pump is also a plate that indicates the manufacturer, serial number, max. work
pressure, max. revolutions of the P.T.O. and the max. fluid stream

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