HARVEST TEC 840BB Dye Sprayer Marking System Owner’s Manual
- June 4, 2024
- HARVEST TEC
Table of Contents
HARVEST TEC 840BB Dye Sprayer Marking System
Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing a Harvest Tec Dye Sprayer Marking System. This system, after attached to a Model 565/562 and 665/696/697 Automatic Applicator or the Model 500 or 600 Moisture Monitor for any large/small square baler, will allow you to visibly mark the wet areas on your bales. The system includes the tank, pump, plumbing mounting hardware and necessary cables. If something goes wrong, bring this manual into the dealership so they can order the correct parts for you.
Tools Needed
- Standard wrench set
- Standard socket set
- Hammer
- Metal drilling and cutting tools
- Center punch
- Tape measure
- Straight edge
- Marker
Installation of Dye Sprayer Tank & Plumbing
Installation of Mounting Bracket & Tank – Large Squares
Locate the tank and mounting bracket assembly. Looking at Figures 1, 2 & 3
decide which of these mounting locations will be the most convenient and work
the best for the user.
- Once tank location is decided, mark the mounting holes and drill out using 3/8” bit.
- Fasten the mounting bracket to the baler using the 5/16” hardware provided in the kit.
Installation of Mounting Bracket & Tank – Small Squares
Locate the tank and mounting bracket assembly. The tank and mounting bracket
assembly will be mounted in one of the two locations pictured below. Based off
of what is seen I the picture mount the assembly in the location that works
best for the customer.
- Start by aligning the tank mounting bracket on the twine box and mark each of the mounting holes.
- Using a 3/8” drill bit, drill each of the marked holes and use the 5/16” x 1 1/4” bolts provided to mount the tank and bracket to the twine box.
System Wiring
Locate the wiring harness (006-5650FM) supplied in the 840 Dye Sprayer Marking
Kit. For 500 Moisture Only systems, connect one end of the DSM wire harness
into the Pump Control port located on the side of the Precision Information
Processor (PIP). For 596 Automatic Applicators, connect the harness to the
Modular Port on the Pump Control Module (006-5672). For 600 Moisture Only
systems, connect the DSM harness to the Pump Control port on the Dual Channel
Processor (DCP), and for 696 Automatic Applicators, to the Modular Port on the
Pump Control Module. Route and fasten the remaining harness securely to the
baler leading to the Dye Sprayer Module (DSM). Connect the wiring harness into
the DSM as shown in the diagram below. Make sure the terminating connector
that was taken off of the PIP is fastened onto the modular port on the DSM.
500 Series Applicators Purchased before April 2011
500 Series Applicators Purchased after April 2011
600 Series Applicators
With 600 Moisture only systems, connect the DSM harness to the Pump Control
port on the Dual Channel Processor (DCP), and for 696 Automatic Applicators,
to the Modular Port on the Pump Control Module. Route and fasten the remaining
harness securely to the baler leading to the Dye Sprayer Module (DSM). Connect
the wiring harness into the DSM as shown in the diagram below. Make sure the
terminating connector that was taken off of the DCP is fastened onto the
modular port on the DSM.
Installation of Plumbing and Wiring
To most effectively mark the wet spots in any bale, Harvest Tec recommends
that the nozzles are mounted directly above or below the Star Wheels. To get
the best spray pattern focused directly on the wet spot of the bale the
nozzles will need to be approximately 1” above the bale that is being marked.
A small notch may need to be cut to increase surface area of the bale being
marked.
- Once you have the tank and mounting bracket securely fastened to the baler, locate parts A, B, C, D & E pictured below in Figure 1 or 2. Assemble in the following order: (A)elbow/(B)nozzle holder/(C)check valve/(D)reducing bushing/(E)tip as pictured in Figures 1 or 2. (Figure 1- Large Squares; Figure 2 – Small Squares)
- Install the tip and nozzle holder assemblies in the suggested locations pictured below. Use the 1/4” hardware provided to do so. (Figure 3.1&3.2 – Large Squares; Figure 4 – Small Squares)
- Make sure that the tip assemblies (A) are mounted in line with the star wheels (B) so that the system is marking the wet spots of the bale.
- Once the nozzle holders are fastened to the balers, route the 3/8“hose to the tips. Make sure to fasten the hose securely but avoid pinching the lines. (Plumbing Diagram pictured in Figure 5)
Plumbing Diagram
Filling Tank & First Time and Annual Startup
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Filling the Tank
A. Remove the tank lid from the 3 gallon tank. Make sure the tank is clean and completely empty. Mix the Dye (009-0800) with warm water inside the Dye bottle. Make sure that the bottle is shaken vigorously so that the dye completely dissolves. Once the solution is mixed, add it to the 3 gallon tank and fill the tank with water. -
First Time and Annual Startup
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Once the tank has been filled the plumbing lines will need to be primed. Remove each of the two tips from the ends of the check valve bodies. Hold the priming button until all of the air is flushed out of the lines and there is a steady stream of liquid coming from each of the check valve bodies.
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The Dye Sprayer Marker will always be active when it is attached to your 565, 562 applicators or 500 moisture monitoring system. You can adjust the moisture content level at which you would like the system to mark the ‘Wet Flakes’ in the bale being made. This can be done by entering ‘Setup Mode’ followed by ‘Application Rate’.
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Once you’re in the ‘Setup Application Rate’ screen adjusting the Alarm level will adjust the Moisture Content level at which the Dye Sprayer will mark the bales.
Operating Instructions Automatic Mode or Manual Mode
Auto & Manual mode will automatically mark bales with dye if the moisture
content sensed by the star wheels is above the moisture ‘Alarm’ level that was
set by the operator. The moisture sensed by the star wheels is indicated
below. See page 9 for set-up instructions. After pushing the AUTOMATIC MODE OR
MANUAL MODE key in the Main Menu screen, the following screen should appear:
Common Question
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How do I set up the Alarm to begin marking Bales?
To activate the Marking System from the ’Main Menu’ screen enter the ‘Setup Mode’ screen. From there enter the Application Rate screen and adjust the moisture Alarm to the moisture content level at which you would like the system to mark your bales at. -
Is the marking dye safe for livestock consumption?
The DSM uses red-colored, food-grade dye and is safe for all livestock. -
How do I bleed the air out of the lines properly?
Remove the tips from the check valves that they’re threaded into and press the button on the DSM until the air is pushed out of the lines.
Troubleshooting
| Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| The tips are not spraying Dye | 1. The system is out of dye. |
2. There is air in the lines, preventing a steady mist coming from the tips.
3. Damaged/pinched hose.
4. Tip is plugged.
5. Alarm is set too high
| 1. Check the tank for solution. If the tank is empty, refill and bleed air from lines.
2. Remove the tips from the check valves and using the priming button bleed the air out of the lines.
3. Inspect all the hose making sure the lines are damaged or pinched.
4. Removed the tip from the bushing and inspect, clean is necessary.
5. Lower the alarm level to the MC at with the user would like to have the bales
marked at.
Maintenance
For winter storage, drain all of the liquid out of the lines and tank and pump
Wiring Diagram
Communication harness on PIP and Dye Sprayer Module
- Pin 1 Red Can 12 volt Pin 2 Red 8 ga
- Battery 12 volt Pin 3 Gray
- Shield Pin 4 Green
- Can channel OH in Pin 5 Yellow
- Can channel OL in Pin 6 Blue
- Can channel OH out Pin 7 Orange
- Can channel OL out Pin 8 Black
- Can ground Pin 9 Black 8 ga
- Battery ground Pin 10 Not used
Note: On some early Pump Control Modules (006-5672), the large power lugs (2 and 9) are not present in the Modular port on the Pump Control Module, and it will not power the DSM. Call Harvest Tec for guidance.
Parts Breakdown for Model 840 & 840BB
- 1Tank 005-9019 1
- 12 Straight Fitting 003-A1438
- 1 2 DSM Mounting Bracket
- 001-2500 1 13
- Quick Connect 004-1207H 2
- 3 Tank Cap 005-9022C
- 1 14 Rubber Gasket 004-1207W 2
- 4 Dye Sprayer Module 006-5677
- 115 Tip Screen 004-1203-100
- 2 5 Rubber Hose
- 002-9003AS15 ft 16
- Check Valve 004-1207V 2 6
- DSM Harness 10’ 006-5650FM 1 17
- Street Elbow 003-SE14F 2 7
- 3-Way Hose Barb Tee003-T3838 1
- 18 Nozzle Body004-4722 2
- 8 Hose Clamp 002-9002 8
- 19 Brass Tip 004-TX-5 2
- 9 DSM Pump 007-4120LF 1
- 20 Nozzle Cap004-4723 2
- 10 Elbow Fitting003-EL3438 1
- 11 Nozzle Holder 001-42162
- NP Tank Cap Gasket 005-9022CG 1
Harvest Tec LLC. Warranty and Liability Agreement Harvest Tec, LLC. will repair or replace components that are found to be defective within 12 months from the date of manufacture. Under no circumstances does this warranty cover any components which in the opinion of Harvest Tec, LLC. have been subjected to negligent use, misuse, alteration, accident, or if repairs have been made with parts other than those manufactured and obtainable from Harvest Tec, LLC. Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing free of charge to the original purchaser any part that in our judgment shows evidence of defective or improper workmanship, provided the part is returned to Harvest Tec, LLC. within 30 days of the failure. If it is determined that a non-Harvest Tec branded hay preservative has been used inside the Harvest Tec applicator system where the failure occurred, then Harvest Tec reserves the right to deny the warranty request at their discretion. Parts must be returned through the selling dealer and distributor, transportation charges prepaid. This warranty shall not be interpreted to render Harvest Tec, LLC. liable for injury or damages of any kind, direct, consequential, or contingent, to persons or property. Furthermore, this warranty does not extend to loss of crop, losses caused by delays or any expense prospective profits or for any other reason. Harvest Tec, LLC. shall not be liable for any recovery greater in amount than the cost or repair of defects in workmanship. There are no warranties, either expressed or implied, of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose intended or fitness for any other reason. This warranty cannot guarantee that existing conditions beyond the control of Harvest Tec, LLC. will not affect our ability to obtain materials or manufacture necessary replacement parts. Harvest Tec, LLC. reserves the right to make design changes, improve design, or change specifications, at any time without any contingent obligation to purchasers of machines and parts previously sold. Revised 4/17
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