Checking The Nozzles; Anomalies And Solutions; Storage And Warehousing; Disposal - Tecomec Geoline DRIVER Manual De Uso

6 MAINTENANCE
If the cartridge is particularly dirty or worn, replace it with a new one.

Checking the nozzles

Periodically check the operation of the nozzles on the booms and look for wear.
In fact, with the control unit functioning normally (at the established pressure), enlarged nozzles dispense more liquid
than necessary.
To do this:
- Turn on the system.
- Verify the flow rate of a nozzle (liters per minute) by collecting the fluid inside a graduated container.
- Compare the number of liters with the figures in the special nozzle table.
Use the following formula to find the liters dispensed per hectare:
where: Lh = volume dispensed per hectare (l/ha)
Q = nozzle flow rate (l/min)
Always use original Tecomec / Geoline spare parts.

Anomalies and solutions

The most common anomalies and their quick solutions are shown below. Contact Geoline Customer Service about
more complex problems.
TYPE OF ANOMALY
A The valve is not working.
The valves are working but fluid
B
is not flowing from the nozzles
The valves are working but fluid
C is continuously flowing from the
nozzles
The valves are working but are
D absorbing power even at the
end of travel
T h e c o n t r o l u n i t r e m a i n s
E
pressurized
The nozzle antidrip system is
F
not working

7 STORAGE AND WAREHOUSING

Storage and warehousing
If storing for a long period of time, protect the control unit from rain and wind and store in a dry place, if possible.
In particular, protect the electrical parts from dust and external agents.
The control unit could be seriously damaged if it is stored under extreme temperatures. Do not expose the control unit
to temperatures below -10°C or above +60°C.

Disposal

The purchaser is responsible for following the correct procedure and current local regulations for disposing of the
consumable materials and materials deriving from scrapping.
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No power
Plugs not connected
Thermal protection burnt out.
The pin does not slide correctly
Main valve electrical connection
inverted
Clogged boom nozzles
Worn obturator pin
Worn obturator seat
Electrical limitswitch circuit failed
The electric motor of the main valve
is not working
The drain hosetail of the main valve
is not the correct size
U s e & M a i n t e n a n c e
Lh = 600 x Q
i x v
i = distance between nozzles (m)
v = tractor advancement speed (km/h)
Check the electrical connections.
Make sure that the plugs are correctly
inserted into the valves.
- Disconnect, then connect the main cable
to reset the thermal protection.
- For "Compact control panels": replace fuse.
Contact an authorized control unit retailer.
Make sure that the plug is correctly inserted.
Clean the nozzles.
Contact an authorized control unit retailer.
Replace the section valve's hosetail.
Replace the electric motor unit.
See letter A.
Replace the hosetail.
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