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Summary of Contents for Chore-Time Poultry Production Systems WEIGH-MATIC
- Page 1 ® WEIGH-MATIC Scale System Installation Manual 1291-01 6/01 Nov 2019 MF1291C...
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Page 2: Chore-Time Warranty
One (1) year from the date of installation by the original purchaser (“Warranty”). If such a defect is determined by Chore-Time to exist within the applicable period, Chore-Time will, at its option, (a) repair the Product or Component Part free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture or (b) replace the Product or Component Part free of charge, F.O.B. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: General
General Support Information The Chore-Time WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System is designed to weigh a predetermined amount of feed to be supplied to the feeding system. Using this equipment for any other purpose or in a way not within the operating recommendations specified in this manual will void the warranty and may cause personal injury. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System Safety Instructions WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. Safety Instructions Follow Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment safety signs. -
Page 6: Weigh-Matic® Scales Installation
WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System WEIGH-MATIC® Scales Installation Bin Location Chore-Time has (2) available Scale Systems: the (mechanical) WEIGH-MATIC, shown, and the Digital WEIGH- MATIC. Refer to the instruction manual shipped with the Digital WEIGH-MATIC for installation and operation information. Figure 1 shows a standard WEIGH-MATIC layout. Typically, the Weigh Bin is set 8' to 10' [2.4 m to 3 m] from the building. - Page 7 The Storage Bin may be located in line with the Weigh Bin or offset 90 degrees to one side or the other. 1. Chore-Time recommends the bin pads be approximately 12'' [30.5 cm] thick. The surface of the concrete foundation must be level and smooth.
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Page 8: Bin Pad Locations And Dimensions For
WEIGH-MATIC® Scales Installation WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System Bin pad locations and dimensions for: 7' [2.1 m] Storage Bin and Weigh Bin using two pads Building [2.7 m] [2.7 m] 7' [2.1 m] Storage Bin 23.5' [7.2 m] [4.6 m] 6' [1.8 m] Weigh Bin 8' - 10' [3.0 m] [2.4 m - 3.0 m]... -
Page 9: 7' [2.1 M] Storage Bin And Weigh Bin Using One Pad
1291-11 6/01 Figure 6. 9' [2.7 m] Storage Bin and Weigh Bin using one pad Chore-Time strongly recommends use of the 5978 Scale Template to determine the location of Anchor Holes for the Scales and Bin. 1. The 5978 Scale Template Kit is available to quickly locate the position of the anchor holes for the Weigh-Matic Scales and Bin. - Page 10 WEIGH-MATIC® Scales Installation WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System 3. Use a framing square to check all corners of the template. Make sure all corners of the template are square. Tighten the nuts. 4. Use a 1/2'' [13 mm] carbide-tipped masonry drill bit to bore the anchor holes. The holes must be at least 3'' [76.2 mm] deep to install the anchor bolts.
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Page 11: Scale Assembly Installation
WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System WEIGH-MATIC® Scales Installation Two Scales are available 5000 Pound [2268 kg] Scale 8000 Pound [3629 kg] Scale If larger quantities of feed are desired, divide the total feed requirements into two or more equal feedings. Scale Assembly Installation 5. - Page 12 WEIGH-MATIC® Scales Installation WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System 3. Attach the Legs and Leg Supports to the Beam Box. Anchor the Beam Box in place on the bin pad. See Figure 11. Beam Box Leg Support Anchor Bolt Leg Weldment 1291-15 6/01 Figure 11.
- Page 13 WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System WEIGH-MATIC® Scales Installation 5. Install the Weighbeam Assembly in the Beam Box. Attach as shown in Figure 12. BE CAREFUL NOT TO BUMP OR DAMAGE THE MAGNETIC ACTUATOR OR THE TWO PROXIMITY SENSORS WHEN INSTALLING THE WEIGHBEAM. 6.
- Page 14 WEIGH-MATIC® Scales Installation WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System 10. Install the Right and Left Main Levers with their Fulcrum pivots on the bearings of the Lower Main Stands. The Main Lever’s Tip Pivots rest directly above each other in the shackle. See Figure 14 and 15. Transverse Lever Shackle 1291-24 6/01...
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Page 15: Feed Bin Installation
WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System WEIGH-MATIC® Scales Installation 11. Install upper main stands on the load pivots of the main levers. Place the four channel pieces over the upper main stands as shown in Figures 13 and 16. Do not stand on the channel. 12. -
Page 16: Parts Listing
Parts Listing WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System Parts Listing Repair Parts for WEIGH-MATIC Scales 8000 lb [3629 kg] Beam Shown 1291-19 6/01 Item Description Part No. Beam Assembly: 5000 lb [2286 kg] 46086 8000 lb [3629 kg] 46085 Transverse Stand Assembly 46084 Right Main Lever Assembly 46078 Steelyard Rod Assembly... -
Page 17: Beam Box Assembly Part Number 5790
WEIGH-MATIC® Scale System Parts Listing Beam Box Assembly Part Number 5790 21 22 23 24 PUSH TO FILL WEIGH BIN SCALE JUNCTION Part No. 28129 2529-326 DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! Do not open this control box until electrical power is disconnected at circuit breakers. 1291-20 6/01 32 31 Item... - Page 18 Updated Warranty 34561 1,18 Updated Contact Info Was 20 pages. Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information. Chore-Time Group A division of CTB, Inc. PO Box 2000 Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA Phone (574) 658-4101 Fax (877) 730-8825 E-mail: poultry@choretime.com...
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