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PLUS OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ® Atomizzatori e Impolveratori...
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PRIVATE PROPERTY. ANY REPRODUCTION, EVEN IF PARTIAL, IS FORBIDDEN IF NOT PREVENTIVELY AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE CIMA S.P.A. COMPANY. CIMA S.p.A. - 27040 Montù Beccaria - Loc. Molino Quaroni - (PV) - ITALIA Tel. +39.0385.246636 r.a. - Fax +39.0385.246637 http://www.cima.it...
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 LISTING OF VALID PAGES This publication consists of pages, subdivided as follows: N° OF PAGE REVISION BASE from I to VI March 2012 from 1 to 77 March 2012 ADDITIONAL RECORDS AND VARIANTS...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 GENERAL INDEX FOREWORD ..........................1 CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT AT MATERIAL RECEPTION ........... 1 PUBLICATION IDENTIFICATION ....................1 ATTACHED PUBLICATIONS ....................1 PURPOSE OF PUBLICATION ....................1 REFERENCE TO REGULATIONS ..................... 2 USING THE MANUAL ......................
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 COUPLING MODALITIES ....................30 HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR ....................30 MOUNTING OF CARDAN TRANSMISSION SHAFT ............... 31 INSTALLATION OF REMOTE CONTROLS ................32 5.3.1 Manual 2-tap distributor - P9 ....................32 5.3.2 Electrical control panel - E10 ....................32 5.3.3.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 13.2 FAN SHAFT SUPPORT OIL LEVEL CHECK ................55 13.3 FAN SHAFT SUPPORT OIL REPLACEMENT ................. 55 13.4 CLEANING OF FILTER’S CARTRIDGE ................... 56 13.5 PURGING OF RESIDUES FROM FILTER ................56 13.6...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 FOREWORD 1.1 - CHECKS TO BE CARRIED OUT AT MATERIAL RECEPTION At reception of the machine, make sure that this one is complete and in good condition in every part. If any damaged parts are found out, timely inform about that the machine Distributor, or directly contact C.I.M.A.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 1.5 - REFERENCE TO REGULATIONS This manual was set out conforming to the regulations contained in following documents: — Directive 2006/42/CE: Attachment 1 point 1.7.4; — UNI 10653: Technical Documentation; — UNI 10893: Technical Documentation.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 GLOSSARY 2.1 - TERMINOLOGY The terms FRONT, REAR, RIGHT and LEFT utilised in this publication refer to the sprayer as seen by an operator from behind the operative unit along the drive line and facing it: the rear part of the machine is that closest to the operator, and is where the distribution device (Head) is mounted - and the front part is the one that gets attached to the tractor.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 Safety decals - STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE TRACTOR’S CONTROL PANEL BEFORE CARRYING OUT ALL MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR OPERATIONS - CONSULT THE USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL BEFORE USING OR INTERVENING ON THE MACHINE...
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 - WARNING: NEVER OPERATE - INDICATION OF THE 2,5 atm THE SPRAYER WITHOUT LIQUID WHEELS OPERATING IN THE TANK PRESSURE (accessory) 95056 95065 95056 - INDICATION ON THE - HOOKING POINT OPERATION OF THE...
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 For version with fan switching-off device 95065 95102 95015 (*) 50 Plus 2000 95010 95001 FREE WHEEL For models on which it is forseen 95009 95054 (*) 01213 95009 FAN SHAFT BEARINGS...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 GENERAL INFORMATION 3.1 - MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 00070 Identification nameplate 00128 3.2 - TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE C.I.M.A. S.p.A. is at the complete disposal of customers for any type of intervention. The names and addresses of its service network, both in Italy and in foreign countries, can be requested from: C.I.M.A.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 It is necessary to scrupulously abide by the following general norms: — check that the power of the tractor is compatible with the sprayer to be used; — verify that the maximum weight admitted on the three-point hoister of the tractor is compatible with the weights of the sprayer to be used;...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 3.4 - SAFETY SYSTEMS All machine moving parts are suitably protected by guards and highlighted through the use of warning decals. - It is forbidden to use the machine with these guards removed.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 To use pesticides (purchase, transport, loading, treatment planning, mixture preparation, field transfert, treatment performance, ending treatment liquid waste management, equipement rinsing and waste disposal) you must follow the country rules. Absolutely respect the rules on the label of the product used referring to the dose for hectar and to the compatibility of other products.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 Empty packaging and contaminated containers to be done away with cannot be dispersed, burned or buried. The washing water for the cisterns and the tools utilised for the preparation of mixtures cannot be emptied on the ground, spilled into the sewage system or in waterways and rivers.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 MACHINE’S STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS The pictures indicate the position of the main components of the sprayer. RINSING MAIN FILLER (BP) TANK (for the models where it is TANK foreseen) CENTRIFUGAL ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR (for the models...
ALL frames allow for the double positioning of plugs Frames of series Plus 50, 55, 55S and 55E can be coupled to category “2” three-point linkage. The plugs diameter is 28.5 mm. The diameter of the third-point plug is 25 mm.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 4.2 - FAN SERVO AMPLIFIER Servo amplifier AUTOMATIC RELEASE BELT It is equipped with an automatic tensioner of the TIGHTENER driving poly-V belts that keeps the belt tension constant, avoiding slipping and wear. A free-...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 4.3 - HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT COMPONENTS LEGEND: P - E = elements of the circuit T = piping * = For versions in which this is envisaged DUST ® Remote Control Spin Press.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 Versions with spray-line rinsing tank LEGEND: P - E = elements of the circuit T = piping * = For versions in which this is envisage SPRAY-LINE RINSING TANK ® Remote Control Spin Press.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 E.P.A. Versions LEGEND: P - E = elements of the circuit T = piping TANK DUST PRODUCTS MIXER HYDRAULIC TO THE AGITATION DISTRIBUTION HEAD MIXER PIPE DELIVERY PIPE RETURN TO TANK PIPE...
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 E.P.A. Versions with spray-line rinsing tank LEGEND: P - E = elements of the circuit T = piping SPRAY-LINE RINSING TANK TANK DUST PRODUCTS MIXER HYDRAULIC AGITATION TO THE DISTRIBUTION HEAD MIXER...
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 P1. TANK HYDRAULIC AGITATION Tanks utilised: polyethylene tanks of 300, 400 and 600 litre capacity. Each tank is made up of: — tank main filler spout of 355 mm diameter, with collapsible lid, breather and labyrinth seal, for the filling with spraying products.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 Remove the filler cap before shifting the drain cock lever. When the draining has taken place, return the lever to the working position (position “a”) and screw the cap back on. These operations must be carried out with the machine stopped.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 Furthermore, by opening the handle tap (P12) of the dust powder mixer,with manual distributor (P9) or electrical distributor (E9) closed, it is possible to carry out the product mixing. A different momentary positioning of the lever is required at times, but only for certain operations that will be specified from time to time.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 PRESSURE CONTROL ELECTRO-VALVE (for the version where foreseen) It is connected to the delivery filter (P6) and to the TO MAIN tank (P1), through the pipe (T2). It adjusts the TANK operating pressure checking the backflow into the tank.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 GAUGE Glycerine-dipped, with dial from 0 to 6 Kg/cm (atmosphere) – adjustments scale of 1/10 of atmosphere, 100 mm diameter, class 1,6%. Set the working pressure, by acting on the regulator hand grip (P8), keeping the (P9) or (E9) opened.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 P25. SELF-CLEANING FILTER FAUCET (for the version where foreseen) It is placed in the lower part of the filter body (P7) and connects it, through the pipeline (T6), to the tank. a - Open, filter cleaning...
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 E10. CONTROL UNIT (for versions provided with) It is electrically connected to the distributor with 2 motorised solenoid valves (E9) and to the main socket of the tractor (Lighter tap). The 2 lever switches, controlling the solenoid valves (E9), have to be set to “ON”...
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 P15 - 3-WAY PLANT-WASHING TAP (For the models on which it is foreseen) The cock (P15) is joined to the tank (P1) and, on one side, to the plant-washing tank (P17) through pipe (T7), on the other side it is joined to the centrifugal pump (P4) through the suction pipe (T1).
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 P26. NIPPLE FOR FLOWMETER CONNECTION The 1”M/M nipple is placed between the delivery pipe for the sprayhead (T4) and the manual distributor (P9), and it allows to disconnect the pipe and place a flowmeter between the pipe itself and the electrical distributor, to be used for the periodical revising tests.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 4.4.2 - Weight of accessories PLUS_001/002 3-2012...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 4.4.3 - Centrifugal pump CD32 Model C.I.M.A. CD32 - Grid/filter on suction - Drain plug - Filler for the connection of the filling pipe, with plug with chain. Activated with trapezoid belt driven by the pulley mounted on the fan shaft.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 COUPLING MODALITIES 5.1 - HITCHING TO THE TRACTOR Check that the tractor’s “permissible carried weight” and the “rear overhang allowed” are compatible with the weight and dimensions of the fully loaded sprayer and complete with equipment mounted for the treatment (see Paragraphs “3.1”...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 00027 00080 5.2 - MOUNTING OF CARDAN TRANSMISSION SHAFT The mounting, disassembling or possible other interventions on the transmission shaft must be carried out with the engine switched off and with the starter key removed from the tractor’s control panel.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 5.3 - INSTALLATION OF REMOTE CONTROLS 5.3.1 - Manual 2-tap distributor - P9 1 - Mount the securing bracket on the tractor MANUAL within the driver’s reach (if this is not already DISTRIBUTOR present on the tractor).
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 ELECTRICAL CONTROL TO THE ELECTRICAL PANEL DISTRIBUTOR (E9) ® TO THE SERVICE SOCKET 00085 00086 MOUNTING BRACKET IN CASE OF A PIPE BURST: 1 - Stop the tractor and remove the key from the control panel.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 DISTRIBUTION DEVICES Every distribution device is supplied with its own USE AND MAINTENANCE booklet that is, or will have to be, attached to this publication and will constitute one of its integral parts.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 6.1 - POSITIONING OF FAN CASING The fan’s air outlet must be positioned according to the distribution device to be mounted and the modality in which it is to be utilised. The operation is possible since the fan’s casing can be rotated on its axis up to 360°.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 ACCESSORIES 7.1 - FILLER PIPE The pipe is provided with a coupling elbow fitting and with a bottom-drawing valve. This is used for the filling of the tank. It must be screwed into place on pump (P4) instead of the chain-held stopper.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 3. Insert the wheels’ axle shafts into the ma- WHEEL WITH FRAME chine’s axle. AXLE SHAFT 4. Adapt the wheels’ track to that of the tractor. 5. Lock the axle shafts by means of the axle screws.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 7.4 - E.P.A. Kit - DELIVERY PROPORTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (for the version where foreseen) The computerized E.P.A. system executes the monitoring of the distribution parameters for the active automatic control of the distribution proportional to the feed.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 FILLING FILLING MUST BE CARRIED OUT WITH THE MACHINE ON A FLAT SURFACE. ON THE SITE BEFORE THE OPERATION, THE DOSES OR THE MIXTURES TO BE POURED INTO THE TANK MUST BE PREDISPOSED.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 8.1.b Fan engagement to perform the treatment EXECUTION: 1. Disengage the power take off (PTO) and rest the machine on the ground. Stop the tractor, remove the key from the control panel and check that the fan is stopped.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 5a7. Close the cock (P12) (lever on “c”). 5a8. Put the thee-way faucet (P6) in work position (the lever on “a”). 5b. FILLING WITH MEDICINAL MIXTURES OR LIQUID PRODUCTS 5b1.Pour the medicinal mixture envisaged for every loading (together with the water possibly used for the washing of product canisters and of the tools used in the preparation) into the main filler(BP).
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 4. Close the faucets (P2) (or P15) by positioning the lever on “c.” 5. Connect the filler piping to the pump. 6. Re-open the faucets (P2) (o P15) (lever on "a"). 7. Immerse the filter with the bottom-drawing valve in the water to be loaded.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 17. Lift the unit. Engage the Power Takeoff and set it up to a running rate of at least 500 r.p.m., in order to carry out a further agitation. 18. CARRY OUT THE TREATMENT (See the paragraph 10.3).
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 AGITATION The hydraulic and the pneumatic circuits mounted inside the tank, allow to realize a double agitation system: with the pump water and with the fan air, at the same time. The pneumatic circuit can be excluded, when the products used have a quite strong foaming effect, by closing the piston cock, mounted over the tank.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 d. Check that multiple-product mixtures be physically, chemically and biologically compatible amongst themselves; if need be, obtain the necessary information from the products’ sales representative. e. Carefully calculate the exact quantity of the product necessary for the treatment and establish the volume of water to be used for the intervention.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 g. Wash and rinse the just emptied product containers with clean water – collect the washing water and pour it in the tank before carrying out the filling – place the empty packaging in the specific container or in the collection area.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 • The operator must: a. Shake the mixture in the tank before starting the treatment, re-circulating it completely for as long as it takes to make it homogeneous. b. Check the orientation of the distributors (hands, guns and/or fishtails) of the distribu-...
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 d. Engage the PTO and take it to the correct distribution condition (540 rev/min - see paragraph 4.4.2) CAUTION: THE PUMP MUST NEVER RUN DRY e . Open the taps of the manual distributor (P9) (or electrovalves E9 by taking the switches of the control electric switchboard on ON);...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 10.5 - END OF TREATMENT - STORAGE 10.5.1 - Daily The operator must: if the machine is equipped with unit-washing tank: a. carry out the hydraulic circuit washing process (see paragraph 10.4) spraying on the piece of ground treated yet.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 11b. Spraying the rinsing water in the previously treated area. Discharge the remaining water of the tank and pipes (about 5,6 lt.), gathering it in a proper container to waste it following the country rules or use it again, putting in the tank, for a next treatment if thi will be suitable with the product tu use.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 The machine must be stored in a secure or closed place, so as to prevent access to unauthorized personnel. 10.5.2 - End of seasonal cycle • The operator must: a. Take the utmost care in carrying out the operations envisaged at the end of the daily treatments: the cleaning of the hydraulic circuit and the main tank must be done at least twice.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 11 TANK AND HYDRAULIC CIRCUIT DRAINING 11 - Stop the tractor and remove the key from the control panel. - Wear suitable protective clothing and accessories in order to avoid contamination by contact or inhalation of the mixture.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 LIFTING AND TRANSPORT THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED: • Transporting or lifting the sprayer with residual quantities of mixture in the tank for purposes differing from its destined usage. • The transporting of people, animals or things.
Carefully clean the greasing nipples and the oil filler in order to avoid that, during lubrication, dirt might be introduced. In the case of intensive use of the machine, reduce the lubrication intervals. FAN SHAFT SUPPORT (Excluding Plus 42, G11 U11 S11 and R13 versions) CONTROLLARE CHECK CONTRÔLER...
4. Through the filling pipe, pour a SAE 90 oil proper quantity, up to reach the MAX notch on the dipstick: - about 0,19 kg for the PLUS 42 and 45 models - about 0,24 kg for the PLUS 50 and 55 models.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 13.4 - CLEANING OF FILTER’S CARTRIDGE 1. Set the lever of 3-way tap (P6) to the “d” position 2. Completely close the pressure regulator, by turning clockwise the handle of the manual...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 13.6 - CLEANING OF THE FAN It is advisable for the cleaning of the fan to be carried out at a C.I.M.A service point. Dirt accumulation or incrustations can unbalance the fan, inducing vibrations that could cause breakage 1.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 The belt setting will take place within the first 2 operating hours; when that time has elapsed, verify the spring length, according with the time intervals (periodicity) indicated in the “Maintenance operations’ table”.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 13.9 - TANK REMOVAL OR REPLACEMENT It is recommended to have the operation performed by a C.I.M.A. assistance point, such a regulation is compulsory in case of REPLACEMENT of the tank. The operation has to be carried out by complete absence of liquid residuals both inside the tank and in the hydraulic circuit.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 FAULTS FINDING A. FAULT: By utilising the filler piping the pump doesn’t operate (suction) It is necessary to disengage the drive outlet (PTO) and wait for it to stop rotating before repeating the filling operation.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 2. CAUSE: Residue of product at the entrance of the gauge REMEDY: Clean. 3. CAUSE: Wrong positioning of the circuit-washer faucet (P15) with the circuit-washer tank empty. REMEDY: Position the lever of the faucet correctly (P15 - pos”. 1") and fill the circuit- washer tank.
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Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 J. FAULT: No spraying action delivered: totally or only on the one side of the distribution device 1. CAUSE: Manual distributor (P9) taps dirty or clogged, or pump suction piping clogged by hardened product deposits.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 REPAIRS ALLOWED THE OWNER AND/OR THE OPERATOR OF THE SPRAYER ARE NOT PERMITTED TO MODIFY THE STRUCTURE OR THE SPECIFIC OPERATION OF THE SPRAYER ITSELF. ANY REPAIR- ING INTERVENTION HAS TO BE CARRIED OUT EITHER AT THE DEALERS’ OR AT THE C.I.M.A.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 15.2. - REPLACEMENT OF ELECTRICAL PANEL’S FUSES 1. Replace the faulty fuse and screw back the cover. · Fuse: 10 A, delayed. ® ANY OTHER INTERVENTION HAS TO BE CARRIED OUT AT A C.I.M.A. CUSTOM- ERS’...
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 15.4. - INSPECTION AND CLEANING PUMP FILTER The pump is provided by the suction side of a filter to prevent the accidental entry of foreign bodies in the pump body, such a possibility does not constitute a hazard and can only cause damage to the impeller shown by a drop in pressure reported by gauge..
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 15.5 - LEVEL GAUGE CLEANING 1. With a suitable pliers release the clamp (1 and 2) fixing transparent tube of the level gauge. 2. Take off and remove the transparent tube (3).
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 15.6. - CHECK HYDRAULIC DELIVERY THE CHECK IS CONSIDERED TO BE SUCCESSFUL ( THE MACHINE IS PROPERLY CALIBRATED) WHEN THE CALCULATED VALUE "Q" CORRESPONDS TO THE VALUE INDICATED ON THE "FLOW CHART" TABLE WITH A ± 2.5% TOLERANCE.
Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 15.6.2 - CHECK WITHOUT FLOWMETER THE CHECK OF THE HYDRAULIC DELIVERY MUST BE PERFORMED WITH THE SPRAYER PLACED ON A FLAT SURFACE. THE PROOF IS IN THE DETECTION OF TIME TO PROVIDE A KNOWN QUANTITY CONTENT OF LIQUID IN TANK 1.
The products which have been modified, repaired, assembled or tampered with by a third party, consumption materials and the parts subject to wear and tear are excluded from the warranty. The replacements will be made free CIMA S.p.A. works and the buyer will be responsible for all shipping and return expenses.
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Atomizzatori - Impolveratori Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY Copy for the owner (to be kept in the manual “Instructions for the use and maintenance) Last name, Name or NAME OF THE FIRM ......................ADDRESS ..........................
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The replacements will be made free CIMA S.p.A. works and the buyer will be responsible for all shipping and return expenses. The buyer will be responsible for the costs of the labour needed to replace the parts considered defective.
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Atomizzatori - Impolveratori Plus 42 - 45 - 50 - 55 CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY The warranty will not be considered valid if this coupon, with every part of it filled in, is not mailed to the following address: C.I.M.A. S.p.A. - 27040 Montù Beccaria, Loc. Molino Quaroni - (PV) - Italy), or sent by fax to the following number: +39.0385.246637, within 30 days from the date of purchase.
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The replacements will be made free CIMA S.p.A. works and the buyer will be responsible for all shipping and return expenses. The buyer will be responsible for the costs of the labour needed to replace the parts considered defective.
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