Checchi & Magli TRIUM Instrucciones de funcionamiento

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Set-up & Operating Instructions

TRIUM or UniTRIUM Model

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Here is a list of key points to do when setting up a new Trium or UniTrium

machine. The purpose of this manual is to explain how to properly adjust

your machine. We will detail these key points, but to get started, here is

an outline below.

The key is to have someone trained

on your farm that becomes the

C&M EXPERT! Please read and study

this manual to understand how to

maximize your success.

v3 March 2020

Allen International, Inc. is the marketing arm of Checchi & Magli (C&M) and can not be held responsible if the equipment is not properly or safely used.

OUTLINE & Key-Point CHECKLIST:

There are 12 key items for optimal machine performance--

☐1) Well prepared/tilled ground.

☐2) Well prepared seedling/plug/clone.

☐3) Be sure you have the correct shoe size for your plugs/clones.

☐4) “IN THE ROW” SPACING - Make sure the “plant-to-plant” sprocket setting is correct

☐5) Ensure the machine is set/adjusted properly to begin.

☐5-A) 3-POINT LINKAGE - The 3 point linkage must be either vertical OR leaning slightly

toward the transplanter (NOT leaning toward the tractor).

☐5-B) DRIVE WHEELS - Lower or raise the drive wheels to the point where the parallelogram

(on each row - located close to the tool bar) is fairly level.

☐5-C) DOWN-PRESSURE SPRING FOR PACKING WHEELS

- tightening helps apply pressure to packing wheels

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close shoe furrow

critical*☐6) TIMING - A very important adjustment on the machine

☐7) PACKING WHEELS - Adjust the packing wheels

☐8) PLANT DEPTH - Adjust the depth gauge - which lowers or raises the packing wheels.

☐9) FRONT PRESS WHEELS - Adjust the front press wheels to where they touch ground

and provide some compaction.

☐10) WATER - be sure the water is hooked up to the valves on our machines and set correctly.

☐11) PLASTIC GUILLOTINE - this helps the plant fall straight down and not fall over

(oil this bearing daily during daily planting season)

☐12) OPERATOR WEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SPRING -adjust if one row is making a deeper furrow

than the others.

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Common HEMP Settings

(in “normal”conditions, at ground, regular soil)

ADJUSTMENT SETTING

Timing see pict ==>

Depth Control 5-6

Packing Wheels (forward & back) 1.75

Packing Wheels (in & out) 3.5-2.5

(notches showing)

Drive Wheels (approximately) 4.5

Press Wheels (approximately) 3

Allen International, Inc. is the marketing arm of Checchi & Magli (C&M) and can not be held responsible if the equipment is not properly or safely used.

1) Well prepared/tilled ground

Farmers know that soil prep is critical for transplanting. Proper soil prep is critical for our transplanters to work

properly. We need a consistent, cultivated depth of 4”-6”for the plant to be transplanted properly and thrive.

The only exception to this is when you use our Trium or UniTrium with the C&M “no-till package”.

This soil has been recently tilled and prepared. The ground must be well prepared.

This is how our machine is designed to perform.

Adjustability is key!

Non-prepared ground will work with our

NO-TILL optional attachment.

If you have a 50-72 count hemp tray

this is very likely your“timing” setting

based on a speed of around 1.2mph.

(See “TIMING” #6, page 7)

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2) Well prepared seedlings/plugs/clones

It is imperative that by the time you go into the eld you have a healthy mature plug to put into our machines.

Critical to the Trium is that the complete plug pulls out of the tray and that the seedlings are fairly consistent in size.

In this way they fall down our Trium throat into our shoe with consistent timing.

One more thing regarding the seedlings/plugs would be to determine if

you want to use our cup reducer or cup extenders.

Each machine should have these behind the seats.

•If tall plants then we recommend the cup extenders.

•If small, short plugs/plants then consider using the cup reducers.

cup reducers

cup extenders

When the plug/seedling is not

mature and well rooted, we see

the seedling fall apart - or only

part of the plug comes out of the

tray. When the remaining plug

then slides around in our car-

ousel, more soil can tend to fall

o or break apart the plug. The

result is when the partial plug

falls down into the shoe it will

fall dierently and will not plant

like the other plugs. We must

have mature, tight and consis-

tent plugs - that easily pull out

of the trays. We have found the

best range of plant size is from

approx 8” to 16” (top to bottom.)

GOOD GOOD BAD

Plugs must be grown in TRAYS!

(Not SOLO cups!)

for Trium/UniTrium

PLUG/CLONE

Maximum

width

2” on top

Maximum

width

1 3/4” on bottom

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Shoe Size bottom size mm bottom size in Shoe Kit Part #

1 (narrow) 8mm 1/3” code 500832

2 (standard) 14mm 1/2” code 500833

3 (middle) 24mm 1” code 500834

4 (medium) 33mm 1 1/3” code 500835

5 (large) 43mm 1 2/3” code 500836

As we have now been to many farms setting up Trium

machines, we have found that tray counts are all

over the map as to the actual size of plugs - for this

reason we posted on our website and here important

information regarding the shoe-to-plug marriage.

For example, we are nding many plugs/trays are

smaller and so a 50 or 72 count plug might be smaller.

In fact, we saw some 50 count trays that have plug

sizes at the bottom of the plug of 1 1/3” – which is per-

fect for our # 4 shoes. We have now seen several 72

count trays with 1” base plug width which is a perfect

t for our # 3 shoe. We heard this same thing last

year – so many growers said "we need the # 5 shoes"

only to nd out their trays/plugs were smaller and

they only needed a #4 shoe.

So we wanted to ask you to double check the size

of your plugs before you decide on your shoe size.

Unless the dealer species dierently, number 2 and

3 shoes come standard with our Triums. (2 shoes are

supplied as standard with our hemp machine.) In

many cases a number 3 shoe will be the right t!!

We have many dealers asking for more and more #4

and #5 shoes and so we plead with you before you

order any shoes to be sure that is what you really

need.

The pictures here show a bad and good t. With an

ideal t – either the plug falls to the very bottom with

a tight t OR is grabbed by the 2 sides even close to

the very bottom – that still is a great match! The main

thing is we do not want a loose plug - free to land

on an angle in the shoe. AGAIN, we DO NOT want a

loose plug in the shoe-- It will not work! You will see

a dierence in the Trium performance when the plug

drops down into the shoe and is grabbed by the sides

to be immediately kicked out.

Here is a 72 count tray, that is round, yet tapered. It will t

in a #3 shoe just ne because of its shape.

3) Be sure you have the correct shoe size for your plugs/clones.

This is a key step that should be decided long before you go into the eld.

Here is a plug in a #3 size shoe. It is

loose and will not work properly.

Here is a plug in a #2 size shoe.

The ideal t is a little higher in the

shoe, approximately up to 1/2”from

the bottom. It grabs the plug and

prepares it to be kicked out by the

kicker, perfectly straight.

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4) IN THE ROW SPACING -

Make sure the "plant-to-plant"

setting is correct (refer to the

chart on each drive wheel). Dou-

ble check that each drive wheel

is set properly.

For wide plant-to-plant spacing

needed in planting hemp, growers

are using every other cup.

This chart below shows closer plant-to-plant spacing for vegetables.

You will need a “15” sprocket under the carousel for these settings.

This new kicker mechanism is designed to work with a

rotating joint and requires NO maintenance. Unlike the

2019 kicker, this new design has no bearing or springs.

Note about design innovations for the KICKER

This kicker needs to have oil applied to the bearing

everyday when in use-- this is the only maintainance

required for the 2019 kicker.

2020 KICKER 2019 KICKER

An 8-row Trium unit has 4 drive wheels with rapid shift gearbox, and a 4-row

has 2 drive wheels, just as an example. Up to 40” plant-to-plant spacing can

utilize all 10 cups. Each UniTrium row unit has its own drive wheel.

For example, for 5’plant-to-plant

spacing they set sprockets for 30

inches, (see chart) and then hit

every other cup by putting in

cup covers.

UniTRIUM chart

“15”sprocket

under carousel

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5 B) DRIVE WHEELS -

The 2nd adjustment to help us close the furrow created by the

shoe is to lower or raise the drive wheels so that our packing

wheels are able to make rm contact with the soil.

A good baromenter to look to when raising and lowering

the drive wheels is the parallelogram.

Lower or raise the drive wheels to the point where the paral-

lelogram (on each row - located close to the tool bar) is fairly

level. Looking from the side view of our transplanter, it should

be level horizontally. This way each row unit can oat up and

down and thus ensure a constant planting depth we desire.

Its imperative that the drive wheels are in contact with the

ground/soil - they must track because they drive the whole unit

(through the hex shaft). The drive wheels must follow the

tractor wheels (be in-line with). Raising or lowering the drive

wheels helps us level the parallelogram-- ideally the side view

of the machine should be level.

5 A) 3-POINT LINKAGE -

The 3-point linkage must be either vertical (straight up) OR lean-

ing slightly toward the transplanter (NOT leaning toward the trac-

tor). With the transplanter leaning slightly away from the tractor

we allow for better down pressure on the packing wheels.

There are dierent adjustments to help us close the furrow

created by the shoe-- This is the 1st of 3 ways to do this in our

checklist. Our goal is not ony to close the furrow created by the

shoe but also to pack the plant rmly into the ground straight up.

The following 3 critical adjustments all contribute

to helping us close the furrow created by the shoe

by applying down pressure to our packing wheels.

5 C) DOWNPRESSURE SPRING FOR PACKING WHEELS--

The 3rd adjustment to help close the furrow created by the shoe is:

Slightly tighten the wing nut on the fat spring below the seat. In

normal soil conditions, usually a few turns will be enough. The tight-

er the spring, the greater the down pressure on the packing wheels.

If you tighten too tight you might create a large, deep furrow which

is not recommended.

Here you see a slight ridge is

created in the center of the row

between the plants-- this shows

the furrow created by the shoe is

closed properly by the packing

wheels.

5) Ensure the machine is set/adjusted properly.

Here are some key points to consider (in order of importance) when putting our Trium or UniTrium models into the eld:

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If you have a 50-72 count hemp tray

this is very likely your“timing” setting

based on a speed of around 1.2mph.

6) TIMING - critical*

Perhaps the most important adjustment on the machine is the

timing - located on top/center of the carousel. BEFORE adjusting the

timing, be sure that those sitting on the machine are comfortable

with planting at your desired tractor speed. The speed has been

ranging from approx 1-2 mph-- most common 1.2 mph. Going too

fast means for those sitting on the machine they end up skipping (or

missing) too many plants. The main thing is to set the timing AFTER

you have decided on a comfortable speed for those seated on the

machine placing plants in the cups.

You gain access to our timing adjustment by removing the black

cap at the center of our carousel, loosening the two nuts, and then

tweaking or rotating the carousel slightly toward the plus or mi-

nus--engraved on top by the two nuts. Then tighten the nuts again.

When we talk of timing, our goal is to have the plant arrive at the

bottom of the shoe and the moment it arrives it gets kicked out. If

the plant arrives too late and the kicker is already forward (ahead)

then the timing needs to be turned slightly toward the plus sign on

top. If on the other hand, the plants are arriving too soon and the

plants have to wait before being kicked out then you need to adjust

the timing toward the minus sign on top. We have found that if the

timing is o we like to adjust two rows towards the “+”, and two rows

towards the “-”, to see which way gets us closer. Then we tweak it a

little more until we have the “sweet spot” and we then adjust all the

rows the same.

If you have plants laying on top of the ground then its timing. If all

the plants are leaning a certain way then its timing. Please remem-

ber that its often just a slight - very slight - adjustment on top/center

(with the two nuts) which results in a big change on the outside of

the carousel.

Once you have set your timing note the speed. From then on, it is best to go from 0 to the desired speed on the

tractor quickly so that the machine is in timing with the set speed. For example, if you set the machine’s timing when

going at 1.2mph, then each time you start try to go quickly to 1.2mph. You can speed up slightly, to 1.3mph with the

timing set a 1mph without causing issues with the timing.

10 cup carousel

OBJECTIVE: All plugs/plants should be planted straight up! If not, it’s likely the timing setting.

If for any reason you can not achieve this objective then please call your dealer or text Grant at 208-520-8222.

If all of your plants are not being placed in the ground, laying on top of the ground,

or not packed straight up, then the likely adjustment is TIMING.

TIP--Place plants ONLY in cups near you.

If the row operator gets behind they might be tempt-

ed to put a plant in the furthest away cup to try to

catch up. This will not plant properly. The furthest

away carousel position is the OPEN hole to fall

into the throat. If the plug/plant doesn’t have time

to go to the bottom of the cup, it will not be ready

to go down the throat with the proper timing and

will not stand up properly, or may be damaged.

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7) PACKING WHEELS - Key Adjustments

Adjust the packing wheels - this rst adjust-

ment (A) is for positioning them closer and

further away from the plant coming out of the

shoe.

A common position is where the center of the

big washer is around 1 & 3/4 mark. If it’s sandy

soil you should move them back (away from

shoe) to around 1.

If it’s clay soil, you can move it slightly forward

(toward the shoe) to around 2. Most soils work

well with the 1 & 1/2 to 1 & 3/4 setting.

The other adjustment (B) on the packing

wheels is the notches on the side of the wheels

to bring the wheels closer together, or further

apart. A common setting for normal conditions

is 3.5 holes each side. For sandy soil or bigger

plants try 2.5 holes showing each side.

8) PLANT DEPTH -

Adjust the depth gauge - which

lowers or raises the packing

wheels. A common depth to

start, for hemp, is around 5 to 6,

depending on the size of your

plugs. You can adjust slightly

according to how the machine

is planting.

*NOTE: Plants laying on top of

the soil (even one out of every

several plants, is not a function

of depth, but rather timing--

See Timing Adjustment (item 6,

page 7.)

9) FRONT PRESS WHEELS -

Adjust the front press wheels

to where they touch and

provide some compaction.

A common setting is around

3 - but this can vary slightly.

depth gauge

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10) WATER -

If your machine has the water valves, be sure the water is

hooked up to the valves on our machines. In addition to

watering your plants, another advantage of the watering

system is that it keeps your shoes cleaned out so it doesn’t

get clogged up with soil. (Otherwise see “Troubleshoot-

ing”on page 11).

The wing nut in

this picture is for

adjusting

quantity of

water per drop.

picture of water quantity adjustment

The factory adjusts the water timing--

properly set when the kicker is completely

back in the shoe the moment it begins to

move forward the water is release from the

valve and comes down in the shoe and accom-

panies the plant as it is kicked out. In this way,

the plant gets the water in needs.

However, if the water is consistently not hit-

ting with the plant, then a slight adjustment

is needed with the 2 bearings pictured here--

slightly adjust up or down.

11) PLASTIC GUILLOTINE -

This is a clear plastic piece which helps each plant fall straight

down the throat into the shoe without falling over in the pro-

cess. Its motion is up and down every time a plant falls down.

For tall plants (12” plus) you only need to lower it slightly, if at

all. For short plants (4”-10”) it helps if you lower the guillotine

most of the way down--Do this by loosening the wing nut

and sliding it down. This does not go into the soil but it does

oer help to the plant as it falls down to help it stand straight

up right before it is kicked out.

NOTE: When you change the shoe size,

you change the guillotine size and the

kicker size as well, which is included in

the new shoe kit.

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12) OPERATOR WEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT SPRING--

In the end, all of these adjustments work in your favor - and once you set them you should not have to reset them again

and again. They will always work the same as long as everything stays relatively the same - speed, soil, plants, etc.

If your ground is hard and you want to apply more down

pressure, on the row unit (for tighter packing) then you

can simply reverse this spring in which now applies more

down pressure. (This option is rarely utilized.)

To adjust this, tighten the spring wing nut behind the

seat near the tool bar to relieve some of the operator

weight on the eected row.

This setting is less critical, however if you notice that

one row is digging a deeper trench it could be due to a

heavier operator weight on that row.

The best ways to apply and adjust down pressure on the

packing wheels is to refer to page 4 and do all 3 critical

adjustments to the packing wheels (4-A, 4-B, 4-C.) If

after doing those adjustments you still need more down

pressure you can try this option below.

TRAY STORAGE -

Make sure the tray storage is being utilized

- most of the machines have the double

or triple horizontal racks and so they

have an impressive rack storage capacity.

If you have a 4 or 6-sided rotary tray holder, do you use soft trays or

hard trays? If you use soft or ex trays, you will need to change the top

part of the tray holders out for the top piece shown in the picture below

which is for soft trays. (adjustable height)

6-Sided Soft Tray Holder Attachment

Standard Hard Tray Holder

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