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Portek ScatterBird MK4 Operator's Handbook Manual

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MARK 4
GAS POWERED BIRD SCARER
Operator's
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY PROTECTION
Handbook
TO HSE/EN SPECIFICATIONS
portek.co.uk

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  • Page 1 MARK 4 GAS POWERED BIRD SCARER Operator’s ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY PROTECTION Handbook TO HSE/EN SPECIFICATIONS portek.co.uk...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Page 33 Changing the Pin Code Page 33 Multiple Phones Page 34 Troubleshooting Page 36 Scatterbird MK4 Wiring Diagram Page 41 Scatterbird MK4 Parts List & Diagram Page 42 EC Certificate of Conformity Page 44 Scatterbird MK4 Specifications Page 44...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    MAINTENANCE: For your own safety, the care and maintenance of the Scatterbird MK4 should be on a regular basis. This machine can only be used to scare birds. Using the Scatterbird MK4 in other ways may cause injuries or damage to property and invalidate any guarantee.

  • Page 4: Setting Up & Assembly

    The Scatterbird MK4 comes almost fully assembled. The Scatterbird MK4 follows in the Portek line of propane operated guns, which have set the industry standard for Birdscaring for decades. The Scatterbird MK4 is the new generation model. It has a robust polyethylene moulding with a stainless steel barrel and fittings.

  • Page 5: Barrel Assembly

    (where they have been placed for the holes to secure the plastic part of the barrel. transportation). 12V Power Source Assembly The Scatterbird MK4 requires a 12V power supply to drive the electronics. There are two options available: 1. Using the Supplied 12V Lead...

  • Page 6: Power Source (Internal)

    fire frequently. The battery, charger and short battery lead needed are all available as accessories from Portek Ltd. To use the rechargeable battery firstly remove the bottom back panel by undoing the 6 screws. Pull apart the white connector block that holds the main wiring harness to the crocodile battery lead.
  • Page 7 Undo the side panel of the machine. This can be done by undoing the 3 screws on the side of the Scatterbird MK4 unit (Photo 4). Attach the short battery lead connector block to the wiring harness connector block, which you have fed through into this side cavity (Photo 5).

  • Page 8: Gas Connection

    2. When the unit is being transported always ensure that the gas is turned off at the gas bottle. The Scatterbird MK4’s legs raise the unit off the ground and allow the full force of the “BANG” to be heard with maximum effect.

  • Page 9: Leg Assembly

    The advantage of using them is twofold. Firstly they will extend the area that the Scatterbird MK4 will be effective. Secondly they will lift the main unit off the ground, avoiding ground water. Attaching the legs is quite simple.

  • Page 10: App Installation & Set-Up - Ios/Iphone

    App installation and set up - iOS Checking the Scatterbird App Fig 1 Fig 2 will run on your iPhone The Scatterbird MK4 can only be used with phones that have the capabilities necessary. It can be used with iPhones that have software version ‘iOS 9’...

  • Page 11: Checking That Bluetooth Is Active

    Checking that Bluetooth is Fig 1 Fig 2 active on your iPhone Your iPhone talks to the Scatterbird MK4 using Bluetooth. Make sure that Bluetooth is switched on. 1. From the home page of your iPhone click on the “Settings”...

  • Page 12: Downloading The Scatterbird App

    App installation and set up - iOS Downloading the Scatterbird Fig 1 Fig 2 App to your iPhone 1. To download the Scatterbird App click on the “App Store” icon on the home page of your iPhone (Fig 1). Depending on how you have your iPhone set up, this may appear in a different location and you may need to slide...

  • Page 13: Things To Check Before Running The App

    Scatterbird when in the fi eld. Your Scatterbird MK4 profi les. will function 100% without this feature if you are...

  • Page 14: App Installation & Set-Up - Android

    Checking the Scatterbird App Fig 1 Fig 2 will run on your Android Phone The Scatterbird MK4 can only be used with phones that have the capabilities necessary. It can be used with many phones that are not “Windows”. These are all called Android because this is the software they all use.
  • Page 15 App properly. If this is the case then another phone may need to be used or a pre- setup phone from Portek can be purchased at a competitive price. Remember: You may be able to view the complete screen, but...

  • Page 16: Downloading The Scatterbird App

    App installation and set up - Android Downloading the Scatterbird Fig 1 Fig 2 App to your Android Phone 1. To download the Scatterbird App click on the “Google Play Store” icon (Fig 1). 2. On entering the Play Store, type “Scatterbird”...

  • Page 17: Checking That Bluetooth Is Active

    Checking that Bluetooth is Fig 1 Fig 2 active on your Android Phone Your Android Phone talks to the Scatterbird MK4 using Bluetooth. Make sure that Bluetooth is switched on. 1. From the home page click on the “Settings” icon (Fig 1).

  • Page 18: Things To Check Before Running The App

    Scatterbird when in the field. Your Scatterbird MK4 will function 100% without this feature if you are not connected to the internet when programming.

  • Page 19: Using The Scatterbird App

    Bluetooth and tell it which program you want it to run. Weekly Program: Daily Program: You can set the Scatterbird MK4 to do the same You can set the Scatterbird to a different thing thing everyday of every week. each day of every week.
  • Page 20 To launch the application press the Portek Scatterbird App icon on your phone (Fig 1). There is a quick splash screen while the application loads (Fig 2) and you will then be presented with a starting screen as shown (Fig 3).
  • Page 21 Using the Scatterbird App Both of these tabs look very Fig 1 Fig 2 similar and the options are almost identical, so will be described on the weekly tab fi rst. THE WEEKLY TAB This has 5 main things which can be changed: 1.
  • Page 22 Using the Scatterbird App If you move the slider before Fig 5 Fig 6 when dawn starts or after dusk you will get a warning advising you of this. The unit will still operate the profi le. Fig 5 shows an example of the warnings which may be shown.
  • Page 23 Using the Scatterbird App 3. Set Bangs Fig 1 Fig 2 The Scatterbird MK4 unit will make however many bangs are set in immediate succession (Fig 1). We call this succession of bangs a cluster. You can change the number of bangs between 1 and 5.
  • Page 24 Using the Scatterbird App If you have a unit set at volume Fig 5 Fig 6 4 (the default setting) and it starts to reduce in noise, you can extend the time temporarily before cleaning the jet by increasing the volume to 5. All this does is allow a little more time for the gas to come through.

  • Page 25: Daily Program

    The difference is that you will not see the list of days to switch on and off. This is replaced with individual days, where you can have the Scatterbird MK4 operating or not. The opening screen will show the fi rst day of the week,...
  • Page 26 Using the Scatterbird App If you want to set some days on Fig 5 Fig 6 and some days off, you can easily do this. If you want to vary the number of bangs, change the interval times between bangs, loudness, or if you want to set different start or fi...

  • Page 27: Connecting To Scatterbird

    17 for Android phone will recognise that there phones. is a Scatterbird it can connect to. The Scatterbird MK4 and your smart phone connect by using Connect your Scatterbird MK4 From your profi les page within Bluetooth. The range of this...
  • Page 28 Using the Scatterbird App Your phone will begin to scan Fig 4 Fig 5 for near by devices and before long “Scatterbird” should appear. Depending on your phone this may be almost instantaneous or take a minute or so. As a hint click on the “ADD DEVICE”...
  • Page 29 Using the Scatterbird App Every Scatterbird MK4 unit leaves Fig 1 Fig 2 the factory with the connection number (pin) set to ‘0000’ (four zeroes). Please key this in when prompted and click the “CONNECT” button (Fig 1). After a short while you see a...
  • Page 30 Using the Scatterbird App You now need to synchronize the Fig 5 Fig 6 profi le to your Scatterbird unit by pressing the “SYNC” button (Fig 5). What this does is send the profi le to the Scatterbird. You will see the message “Syncing” while the profi...

  • Page 31: Multiple Scatterbirds

    These ignite the gas mixture creating the bang. Your Scatterbird MK4 is now fully programmed and tested. It can now be left to continue with the profi le you have loaded it with until you wish to change the profi...
  • Page 32 Additional Notes: Daylight Saving/British Summer Time Changing the Battery Please note that your Scatterbird MK4 unit will When you change the battery on your Scatterbird not automatically update for the hour change. MK4 you will need to re-synchronize (send profi les However your phone will, so all you need to do is to the main unit).

  • Page 33: Additional App Features

    Additional App features Changing the Pin Code Fig 1 Fig 2 Every Scatterbird MK4 leaves the factory with the connection pin code ‘0000’ (four zeroes) and this is what you will have used when pairing your Scatterbird for the fi rst time. We suggest that once paired, for security &...

  • Page 34: Multiple Phones

    Additional App features You will be asked to confi rm Fig 5 Fig 6 the new pin by entering it for a second time (Fig 5). If you enter a different or incorrect number to the fi rst it will ask you to enter the new pin again.
  • Page 35 Troubleshooting If you are having trouble with your Scatterbird MK4 this troubleshooting section will help you determine the problem and remedy any issues to get your Gas Gun up and running again. Most problems can be tracked down to: 1. Hose damage 2.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The Scatterbird MK4 is simple in it’s operation. It needs the gas and air in the correct proportions in the stainless steel explosion chamber, followed by a spark to ignite. Trouble shooting is a process of checking that these are correct.
  • Page 37 Scatterbird MK4. Next, check that the correct regulator is fitted. Use only a One Bar Regulator. If the correct one Check that the wires are all in good condition is fitted, check the connections for damage or...
  • Page 38 Reassemble the jet into the unit. Check to see if In the UK we have propane which has residues the Scatterbird MK4 is now working correctly. in it. Over time these residues build up in the jet and may need cleaning. To do this remove the split pin that holds the two-part jet together (Photo 1).
  • Page 39 Troubleshooting 8. Spark plug: If the unit does not bang, then it Check also that the spark plug gap is correct, could be that the spark is not igniting the gas. it should be about 3 - 4mm (the thickness of a £1 coin).
  • Page 40 • Spark plug maintenance: Remove the rubber Portek will also repair or service your cap and unscrew the plug lead followed by Scatterbird MK4 if required. the spark plug. Clean the thread, reset the gap using a £1 coin and reassemble making sure...

  • Page 41: Scatterbird Mk4 Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 42: Scatterbird Mk4 Parts List & Diagram

    Parts Lists...
  • Page 43 Parts Lists Description Part No. MK4 Scatterbird Moulding 033/42 Solenoid and Filter 033/43 Long Battery Lead 031/12B Regulator 031/54 Gas Hose 031/55 Spark Plug BPR6ES or Equivalent 032/06 Spark Plug Insulated Cap 032/18A Two Piece Jet complete with Split Pin 032/18 Spark Generator 033/04...

  • Page 44: Ec Certificate Of Conformity

    EC Certificate of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity Portek Ltd, Bryn Hall, Knolton Bryn, Overton-on-Dee, Wrexham, LL13 0LF declare that, in accordance to the following directives: Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC Directive) Declaration made by Stephen Morris, Designer on 01/08/2018. Specifications Noise Level at 5m...

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