USER & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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USER & MAINTENANCE MANUAL general features WARNING: Please read these instructions carefully before using the machine and keep them safely for future use Compiled according to Machine Directive 2006/42/CE, Annex I, point 1.7.4

User & maintenance manual MACHINE DESCRIPTION Cattle Brushing Machine (BRUSH) SINGLE – PENDULAR – DOUBLE Descri ption: The MS Cow Brush has been designed to facilitate a more hygienic and efficient cleaning of cattle, while rationalising costs with respect to traditional manual cleaning. AGRICOW owns the Italian patent No. 1360795 of May 19, 2009 (presented with request BS2005A000032 on March 11, 2005) relating to “Apparatus for brushing cattle” and the equivalent European patent No. 1665927 of 23.01.2006 valid in the states members of the European Patent Convention. In compliance with...

Technical data: Inspection and controls before use: The machine is checked on Agricow premises before delivery as foreseen by internal procedures. Use: The cattle brush has been designed and produced for use as a system for cleaning the coat of the animal (cows), one brush should be used for a max of 50/60 cows. IT MUST NOT BE USED for any purpose other than cleaning the coat of cattle. Activation: • When the animal pushes against the brush, a micro switch starts to turn the roller which automatically proceeds to clean the animal without requiring assistance by staff. • By means of the...

User & maintenance manual CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The AGRICOW machine named “BRUSH” has been designed to render the cleaning of cattle coats hygienically more efficient, with the purpose of rationalising costs in respect to traditional manual cle aning. Manufacturer’s name Name: Legal office and admin: AGRICOW Srl Via Caduti del Lavoro, 88 Loc. Cervo - 25013 - Carpenedolo (BS) In conformity with current laws concerning the safety of persons and things, the Manufacturer declares that the machine has been constructed in compliance with the applicable requisites stated in Directive...

PoaSSWJ \orhxrM\ljaRESIDUAL RISKS Risks for persons: The safety of persons and things can be compromised if, when the machine is running: • Covers provided for moving parts are opened. • Safety systems are removed. • Any damage to the control system is not repaired immediately. • The electronic board is modified by unauthorised staff. • The machine is started, for a test or demonstration, before being accurately fastened to the support structure. Care must also be taken to prevent risks to persons and things as summarised below: • Avoid damage to the machine assembly, commands and brush,...

User & maintenance manual Not significant in the working area. WARRANTY The warranty has the duration of 12 months from the date on which the machine is delivered and covers the repair and/or replacement of faulty parts due to defective materials or construction: excluded are, however, the labour costs sustained by the assistance service in replacing faulty parts and for travel and accommodation when visiting customers for this purpose. Replacement or repairs will be made in the shortest time possible, compatibly with the manufacturer’s engagements and those of staff, without any obligation...

PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE Maintenance foreseen: All maintenance operations on the machine must be effected with the power supply switch turned off. The machine must not be cleaned inside with jets of water which would compromise the electric components, but using compressed air and brushes. The machine body must be cleaned each month, removing any residue, and the bearings must be greased using a normal lubricant commonly on sale. Pendular, Single and Double Brushes - Greasing points

In the case of malfunctions, consult the last chapter of this manual "FAULTS TREE" TRANSPORT AND HANDLING The brush is despatched completely (single) or partially (pendular) assembled. The brush is despatched on a pallet, and optimum transport is with: - 6 pendular brushes on pallet 120x180x140 total weight Kg 480 - 3 single brushes on euro pallet 120x80x140 total weight Kg 225 The double brush is despatched completely assembled. The brush is despatched on a pallet, and optimum transport is with: - 3 double brushes on pallet 120x180x140 total weight Kg 390 The pallet is wrapped in plastic...

VERSION BRUSHES SINGLE - PENDULAR INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE general features WARNING: Please read these instructions carefully before using the machine and keep them safely for future use Compiled according to Machine Directive 2006/42/CE, Annex I, point 1.7.4

User & maintenance manual INSTALLATION & ASSEMBLY Installation instructions: Instructions are given below on how to install the single brush (Fig.1) and pendular brush (Fig.2). In case of external installation the electronic parts must be protected against rain. Assembly instructions: The single brush is supplied completely assembled and ready for installation. ATTENTION: The brushes must be installing with a dedicated differential magnetothermal switch. Single brush: recommended installation height

Fig. 1 - Single brush: assembled and fixed detail ELECTRONIC SYSTEM Functions single BRUSH Main features • Motor protection with 10A fuse. • Motor start by means of electronic commutators (Triac). • Messages signalled on one-digit display. • Monitored power supply

User & maintenance manual Normal functions When the motor is at a standstill awaiting a work cycle, the dot on the display flashes to indicate that the board is active. By means of the start motor contact the board controls the start and finish of a work cycle. It can be connected to a normally open contact or normally closed using Dip Switch SW1. When the device is activated, the SL49 starts a brush rotation procedure that lasts for a set time of 90 seconds. The end of each cycle is followed by a pause of about 4 seconds; when the device is activated again, the motor starts to turn in the...