BERG BENOMIC S 350 Technical Handbook

Berg Hortimotive Burg. Crezeelaan 42a 2678 KZ De Lier The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 174 517 700 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.berghortimotive.com ...

BENOMIC S 350  2 / 49 Machine type plate The BENOMIC S is fitted with a machine type plate which contains the following information: address details for Berg Hortimotive, CE mark, serial and type reference, serial number, year of construction. If you would like to contact Berg Hortimotive, or one of their dealers with respect to this BENOMIC S, please ensure that this information is always readily available. Version 2, June 2020 The machine is manufactured by: Berg Hortimotive Burg. Crezeelaan 42a 2678 KZ De Lier The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 174 517 700 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.berghortimotive.com ...

BENOMIC S 350  3 / 49 1. Declarations 1.1 Copyright Berg Hortimotive De Lier, 2020 No part of this publication may be reproduced and/or published by way of print, photocopy, film or by any other means without the prior written consent of Berg Hortimotive, registered at De Lier, the Netherlands. Exceptions to this include parts of the documentation which are intended for reproduction, such as abridged instructions and specifications on the machine itself. 1.2 Liability Berg Hortimotive does not accept liability for dangerous situations, accidents and damage that occur as a result of ignoring warnings or instructions, su ...

BENOMIC S 350  4 / 49 1.3 Guarantee For a period of 6 months after delivery, Berg Hortimotive gives the client a warranty on material and manufacturing defects that occur during normal use. This warranty does not apply if the defects are caused by improper use or causes other than by material and manufacture, if Berg Hortimotive - following consultation with the client - delivers used material or used goods or if the cause of the defects cannot be demonstrated clearly. The warranty provisions are set out in the METAALUNIE CONDITIONS as they read according to the most recent relevant text. The terms and conditions of de ...

BENOMIC S 350  5 / 49 Table of contents 1. DECLARATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 COPYRIGHT .......................................................................................................................... 3 1.2 LIABILITY .............................................................................................................................. 3 1.3 GUARANTEE ......................................................................................................................... 4 2. FOREWORD ................ ...

BENOMIC S 350  6 / 49 9.1 SPECIALIST MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................... 34 9.2 MAINTENANCE IN AND AROUND THE SCISSOR MECHANISM ..................................................... 35 9.3 PIPE RAIL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................... 35 9.4 CHAIN TENSIONING ............................................................................................................. 36 9.5 CHECK PIPE RAIL WHEEL WEAR .......................................................................... ...

BENOMIC S 350  7 / 49 3. Introduction 3.1 General You have made a good choice by purchasing the Berg Hortimotive BENOMIC S. You are the owner of an first class piece of equipment that has been manufactured with great care. You will gain the most advantage from the equipment provided that you carefully follow the instructions given in this handbook with regard to safety, operating and maintenance. Please study this user's handbook carefully before starting to use the BENOMIC S. Always follow the safety instructions and recommendations given in this handbook. Berg Hortimotive does not accept liability for damage or indir ...

BENOMIC S 350  8 / 49 4. Safety 4.1 Explanation of the safety terminology Safety terminology: Danger : Indicates serious or even fatal injury may occur if the instructions in the handbook are ignored. Warning : Indicates injury if the instructions described in this handbook are ignored. Caution : Indicates damage may occur to the equipment if the instructions described in this handbook are ignored. Warning : Indicates possible problems if the instructions described in this handbook are ignored. 4.2 Safety instructions Read the following safety instructions careful ...

BENOMIC S 350  9 / 49 - Increasing the lifting height in any way whatsoever is strictly forbidden. - Always remain standing on the work platform - Keep a safe distance from fixed and/or moving parts of the greenhouse structure, live electric wiring, and cables and ropes. - It is prohibited to pull steel cables or lay screens using the BENOMIC S. - It is forbidden to use the BENOMIC S as a crane. - It is forbidden for either people or animals to enter the path on which the BENOMIC S is being operated. Never operate more than one pipe rail trolley on the same path! - When using the BENOMIC S all the protective sc ...

BENOMIC S 350  10 / 49 - When leaving a path, you must first stop and check whether anybody is standing in the direct vicinity before continuing on the main path. - It is forbidden to transport loose cargo with the BENOMIC S. - When stacking loads ensure that they do not protrude more than 40 cm above the working platform. All loads should be properly secured. - Before entering a path, ensure that there are no obstacles such as plant remains, etc lying on it. - Never clean the BENOMIC S with a water hose or steam cleaner. - When moving the BENOMIC S when not on the rails, the scissor mechanism should be fully collapsed ...

BENOMIC S 350  11 / 49 4.3 Safety pictograms On the BENOMIC S a number of safety pictograms have been applied. These pictograms warn the operator about possible dangers or dangerous situations. Always observe the warnings and contact your suppliers whenever the actual danger illustrated by the pictogram is not clear. Always make sure that the pictograms are visible and undamaged! The BENOMIC S operator must have read and fully understood this handbook. When the operator does not understand the warnings given in either this handbook or on the machine (e.g. they speak another language), all the instructions, potential da ...

BENOMIC S 350  12 / 49 5. Intended application 5.1 Area of application The BENOMIC S has been designed for use in the greenhouse horticulture sector. The machine may only be operated by one person with a minimum age of 18 years who has received thorough instruction in the operation of the BENOMIC S and who is already familiar with the safety instructions and this handbook, both of which they have fully understood. The BENOMIC S is a pipe rail trolley, which runs on a pipe rail system that meets the minimum requirements of paragraph 7.3 and is intended as an aid in harvesting, caring for and/or maintaining the crops in ...

BENOMIC S 350  13 / 49 5.2 Safety systems The BENOMIC S series is equipped with the following safety systems, which will be described in chapter 7 (Commissioning) and chapter 8.1 (Operation). - Running and lifting restriction when tilted (see 7.4) - Load limiter measurement system (see 7.5) - Load-holding function (see 7.6) - Scissors-blocking device (see 7.7) - Emergency lowering control (see 7.8) - Pipe detection sensor (see 7.9) - Speed limiter on the concrete path (see 7.10) - Pipe – concrete path transition (see 7.11) - Emergency stop (see 8.1.2) - Lowering the platform (see 8.1.2) - Two-handed control (see 8.1. ...

BENOMIC S 350  14 / 49 Safe & alert status The indicator displays a status or flash pattern in the colour green, orange or blue Flash pattern Green: Safety status: Limitation: Solution: Off Benomic S is off Is off On Benomic S is on None 2x Start-up / standby, flash indicates the number of scissors Is on standby Press horn / reset button (10) 3x Start-up / standby, flash indicates the number of scissors Is on standby Press horn / reset button (10) 4x Start-up / standby, flash indicates the number of scissors Is on standby Press horn / reset button (10) Flash pattern Orange: Safety status: Limitation: Solution: Flashing ...

BENOMIC S 350  15 / 49 Acute danger The indicator displays a red blinking pattern: Flash pattern Red: Safety status: Limitation: Solution: On, short Starting up Wait 1 sec. Turns itself off On & Bleeping Tilt (>2°) with high platform Platform raised Running stops Lower platform Lay pipes level 1x & Bleeping Emergency stop used Operation stopped Unlock if danger averted 2x & Bleeping Batteries empty Platform raised Lift wheels Speed reduction Fully charge batteries 3x Tilt (>2°) with low platform Platform raised Lay pipes level 4x Load limiter Platform raised Run with platform high Reduce load Lower platform height 5x ...

BENOMIC S 350  16 / 49 Function monitoring (sensors) The indicator displays a red-blue blinking pattern: This blinking pattern consists of two colours. Flash pattern Red Blue: Safety status: Limitation: Solution: 1x Both sensors of wheel lift system active Platform raised Running stops Consult your dealer 2x Wheel lift system time too long Platform raised Running stops Operate wheel lift system again, Consult your dealer 3x Wheel lift system sensors status spontaneously changed Platform raised Running stops Operate wheel lift system again, Consult your dealer 4x Lift time too long / platform lowers Platform stops Opera ...

BENOMIC S 350  17 / 49 5.3.2 The horn The acoustic warning gives the user feedback on the action that is being performed, or a changing safety status. Horn signal: Action or Safety status: Limitation: Status or Solution: 1x bleep Turning on with the main switch (1) None The Benomic S is on standby 1x bleep Press horn / reset button (10) None The Benomic S is on and ready for use bleep tone Press horn / reset button (10) None Horn is active while being pressed 1x bleep per 4 sec Emergency stop used Operation stopped Unlock if danger averted 2x bleep per 4 sec Batteries empty Platform raised, Lift wheels, Speed Fully cha ...

BENOMIC S 350  18 / 49 5.4 Main components of the BENOMIC S Figure 5.1; Names of the components on the upper part of the BENOMIC S Rail safety railing Control panel Foot pedal (5) Platform Scissor construction Gate Cylinder Chassis controls Gate Safety rail raisers ...

BENOMIC S 350  19 / 49 Battery cover Emergency lowering valve Hydraulic manifold Figure 5.3; Names of the components on the inside of the BENOMIC S Hydraulic tank Lifting wheels Drive roller non-driven wheel Figure 5.2; Names of the components on the lower part of the BENOMIC S Scissor blocks ...

BENOMIC S 350  20 / 49 6. Transportation 6.1 External transport When the BENOMIC S has to be transported, please do as follows: 1. Close the scissor mechanism fully. 2. Retract the lift wheels so that the trolley stands on the flanged rollers. 3. Set the speed regulator to speed 0. 4. Switch off the BENOMIC S via the main switch (rotate the top of the red key to the horizontal position). 5. Secure the BENOMIC S properly so that it cannot move about, roll forward or tilt over. 6. Ensure that the BENOMIC S remains dry and frost-free during transportation. 7. When arriving at its destination, the BENOMIC S should be set u ...