Micro Rain MR40 Mode d’emploi
MICRO RAIN
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
FOR
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MR40, MR43
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for buying a Micro Rain traveling sprinkler. Please read this manual carefully before
assemblingandoperationinordertobecomefamiliarwithit’smanyfunctions. Yoursafetyisourfirst
priority,and failuretofollow theseinstructions maycauseserious injury ordeath. Micro Rain is not
responsibleformachinefailureiftheseproceduresandoperationinstructionsarenotfollowed.
CAUTION
Do not operate your Micro Rain traveler without a serious overview of this manual
Keep children and unauthorized people away from traveler
Never allow children access to use the traveler
Usecaution when disconnectingcouplings
When the traveler is equipped with shut-off valve, the supply hose remains pressurized at the end of the run.
First, relieve the pressure, then disconnect the supply hose.
Use caution with the sprinkler heads ( Guns )
Pressurized water from the sprinkler head could cause serious damage to people or objects.
Use caution during transport
Travelers are not made for public transit. Do not exceed 7mph on flat roads, or 2 mph on steep inclines.
Neverservice the travelerwhen it is in operation
Before servicing, stop the traveler and disconnect the supply line. All safety guards and shields must be in
place while operating the traveler.
Beware of power lines
Irrigation water should never contact power lines or any other power source. Never let any part of the
traveler or any irrigation pipe get in contact with power source.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Signs and their meaning.....................................................3 - 4
Identification data................................................................... 5
Machine Controls.....................................................................6
Weight and Dimensions........................................... ...............7
Transport and Assembly.....................................................8 - 9
Start-Up Maintenance Procedures............................. ....10 - 12
Standard Hose Rewind...........................................................13
Quick Hose Rewind/Maintenance/Winterization...................14
Care and Repair of P.E. Tube..................... ....................15 - 16
Troubleshooting......................................................................17
Warnings..................................................................... ...........18
Use of Shut-Off Valves...........................................................19
Booster Pump..................................................................20 - 25
Performance Charts........................................................26 - 27
SIGNS PRESENT ON THE MACHINE
AND THEIR MEANING
1. This sign indicates the operations and parts that may be risky for the
safety of the operator. When seeing this sign read carefully the message
which follows, and beware of possible risk of accident.
2. This sign indicates pressurized supply lines. Do not release the clamps
before making sure that the pressure is released.
3. This sign indicates dangerous equipment in operation. Never use this
machine with safety guards removed. When using a PTO to rewind the hose,
use only protected shafts, conforming with the safety standards in force.
4. This sign indicates a risk of electric power danger. Never position the
sprinkler cart close to power supplies. Make sure that the sprinkled water
does not contact any power lines, houses, roads or any working sites.
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5. Before operating the machine, read the instruction manual carefully.
6. Before servicing or making any adjustments stop the machine and disconnect
the supply line.
7. Do not stand between the hose reel and gun cart while machine is in operation.
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CONDITIONS FOR MACHINE OPERATION
*TheMicroRainmachineisdesignedtobe used with cleanwatersuitableforirrigation. This
machineisnotdesignedfordirtywater or slurry/waste waterconditions.
IDENTIFICATION DATA
TheKID IDPlate includesa modelnumber ie. MR-43, MR 58BP, anda serialnumber. The IDplate is
locatedon the leftside of themachine (coverside) on theframe plate justabove thereartire.
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SPECIALLABELS ON SPRINKLER CART
VALVE CAUTION GEARBOXWARNING
MACHINE CONTROLS
1.Gearboxengageand disengage 4. Shut-offvalve
handle
2.Anti-reversehandle 5. Speedis regulated byadjusting
the by-pass
3.Automaticdisengagebar 6. Electricmotorregulates by-pass
when using the optional
GOLDENRAINcomputer
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WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS
Note: For unloading and assembly operations of the machine, use lift winches and equipment with
dimensions and capacities proportioned to the weight of the machine to be lifted. ( see tables )
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DIMENSIONS(INCHES)
ABCD
MR 40 76 59 50 50
MR 43 76 59 50 50
WEIGHT (LBS)
DRY WITHWATER
MR40 538 783
MR43 559 806
TRANSPORTAND DELIVERY
Duetofreightheightandspacelimitations,someassemblymayberequiredwithyournewlypurchased
MicroRaintraveler. Be sure tofollowproperprocedureswhen unloading andassemblingthemachineto
avoidanydangerorinjury.
ATTENTION!!!
NEITHER MICRO RAIN NOR MICRO RAIN DEALERS ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR ANY INJURY OR MACHINE FAILURE DUE TO LACK OF PROPER
SAFETY PROCEDURES OR FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW
INSTRUCTIONS.
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1) MicroRaintravelersareeither shipped onaspecialskid (partiallydisassembled)whichcan be un-
loadedwithaforklift,or theyareshippedinafullyassembledstate byblockingontheshippingfloor.
2) Theproper proceduretounload the skidshipmentiswith a forkliftorequivalent.
StandardpackagingandpalletshippingforMicroRaintravelers.
ASSEMBLY
ATTENTION!!!
NEITHER MICRO RAIN NOR MICRO RAIN DEALERS
ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY OR MACHINE
FAILURE DUE TO CARELESSNESS OR FAILURE TO
READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS!!!
1. Assemblethe GunCart (fig1 ).
a. Pushthe endof theP.E. hoseonto theguncart as indicated in fig 3. Applying heat to the
end of the P.E. hose will ease this process.
b. Tighten the clamp provided, with the bolts on top.
c. Mount the sprinkler gun onto the gun cart. Use teflon tape or a thread compound to
provide a proper seal.
d. Usingthe hand grip, pick upthe guncart andhook it ontomachine (fig 2).
FIG 1
FIG 2
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