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FLEX-AUGER
Feed Delivery System
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I n s t a l l a t i o n I n s t r u c t i o n
f o r
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M o d e l 1 0 8 F L E X - A U G E R
F e e d D e l i v e r y S y s t e m s
For additional parts and information, contact your nearest Chore-Time distributor or representative.
Find your nearest distributor at: www.choretime.com/contacts
CTB, Inc.
PO Box 2000
Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA
Phone (574) 658-4101 Fax (877) 730-8825
Email: choretime@choretime.com
Internet: www.choretime.com
May 2020
MA1032F

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  • Page 1 M o d e l 1 0 8 F L E X - A U G E R F e e d D e l i v e r y S y s t e m s For additional parts and information, contact your nearest Chore-Time distributor or representative. Find your nearest distributor at: www.choretime.com/contacts CTB, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Topic Page Limited Warranty..............4 Safety and General Information .
  • Page 3 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Start-Up Procedure for New Systems ..........35 Parts Listing .

  • Page 4: Limited Warranty

    Time provides for an extension of the aforementioned Warranty period (“Extended Warranty Period”) with respect to certain Product parts. 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 5: Safety And General Information

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Safety and General Information Safety and General Information Caution, Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous situations. Care should be taken to keep this information intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or damaged safety decals immediately.

  • Page 6: General Information

    CE is required only on equipment sold in Europe. CHORE-TIME Equipment recognizes CE Mark and pursues compliance in all applicable products. Any alterations to the products will violate the CE compliance, will void the warranty, and may cause personal injury and/or death.

  • Page 7: Tools Needed To Install Your Model 108 System Include

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System General Information Tools Needed to install your model 108 System include: 1 . R e g u l a r S c r e w d r i v e r 1 0 . Bo l t C u t t e r s o r H a c k S a w 2 .

  • Page 8: Glossary Of Terms

    General Information FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Glossary of Terms The 30 Degree Boot (left) is the standard boot used in single bin applications. The Straight-Out Boot (right) may be used in multiple bin applications, elevated bins, and systems with less free flowing feed stuffs.

  • Page 9: Planning The Model 108 Feed Delivery System

    FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery Systems operate best at an angle of no more than 60 degrees from horizontal to the entry of the building at the desired height. Chore-Time considers a 45 degree elevation to be standard. The lower the angle, the more reliable the system.
  • Page 10 General Information FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System 4.The control unit must be located over a feeder or hopper that will require as much or more feed than any of the other feeders or hoppers. If frequent filling is desired, mount the drop tube switch or hopper level switch low so that this feeder or hopper will have a low feed level.

  • Page 11: Planning

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Planning Planning The FLEX-AUGER Delivery Systems may be readily adapted to most feed delivery applications. The systems illustrated on the following pages show the most common types of FLEX-AUGER installations. These diagrams provide guidelines for laying out your system. See “Systems Not Allowed”...
  • Page 12 Planning FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System System D utilizes right-hand 90 degree turns. The elevations should be accomplished within the outside elbows. This system would be recommended over system E since it eliminates additional elbows and left hand turns. System E uses one additional 90 degree elbow after entering the building. Note that the elbows are left-hand turns. This system would be improved if the feed bin was moved to the opposite side of the building to provide right- hand turns instead.

  • Page 13: Systems Not Allowed

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Planning Systems Not Allowed NOT ALLOWED. System H is not recommended, due to 180 degree, left-hand turns. Erratic auger operation would be expected. The feed bin should be relocated or an Extension Hopper should be utilized as in System G. NOT ALLOWED.

  • Page 14: Model 108 Bin Placement Chart

    Planning FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Model 108 Bin Placement Chart Use this chart to determine the distance from building to center of bin ("X") at the various entrance heights ("H") and degrees of elevations listed below. Degree of elevation = Angle at which the system is installed, including the 30 degree or straight-out Upper Boot. These layout charts are for planning and reference purposes only.

  • Page 15: Model 108 Bin Placement Chart (With In-Line Or Rotated Screeners)

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Planning Model 108 Bin Placement Chart (with In-Line or Rotated Screeners) Chart for minimum distances ("X") from building to center of bin using the various entrance heights ("H"), upper boots and elevations listed below. System Model Entrance Height 30 Degree Upper Bin Boot (part no.

  • Page 16: 30° Or Straight-Out Bin Boot With Feed Screener Boot Rotated 90

    Planning FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System 30° or Straight-Out Bin Boot with Feed Screener Boot Rotated 90° 30° Bin Boot with Feed Screener MA1032F...

  • Page 17: Straight-Out Bin Boot With Feed Screener

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Planning Straight-Out Bin Boot with Feed Screener MA1032F...

  • Page 18: Installation

    The bin collar is installed during bin assembly. Chore-Time bins have a welded collar. Bin Adapter Kits are available to modify existing bins so that the welded collar can be used. In addition, a Universal Adapter Plate is available to allow the FLEX-AUGER boot to be installed to other manufacturers’...

  • Page 19: Auger Tube Installation

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation Auger Tube Installation The FLEX-AUGER Delivery System includes two 45 degree elbows as standard equipment. These elbows are used to make up the sloping portion of the auger line at the feed bin, and elsewhere in the system if necessary. If additional elbows are required they should be ordered separately.

  • Page 20: Outlet Drop Installation

    Installation FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Note: In some installations it may be possible to eliminate the elbow on the boot, using only a straight auger tube and one elbow where the auger tube enters the building. 5.Dry-fit all parts. When satisfied that elbows and tubes fit together smoothly, glue with PVC cement according to the instructions on cement container and/or on Page 49 of this manual.
  • Page 21 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation 1.Wrap the rotary slide around the auger tube. POSITION SLIDES IN SAME DIRECTION FOR ALL DROPS SO THAT THE SLIDES WILL ALL OPERATE THE SAME WHEN ROPES ARE PULLED. 2.Thread the rope through the ends of the rotary slide. 3.Tie the ends of the rotary slide together so that the ends of the rope are the same length.

  • Page 22: Supporting The System Inside The Building

    Installation FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Supporting the System Inside the Building Support the auger tubing with chain and "S" hooks every 5 feet (1.5 m). Steel tube systems require support every 10 feet (3 m). The system should be restrained from swinging by using chain and "S" hooks to brace the auger tube, as shown in Figure 6, every 20 feet (6 m).

  • Page 23: Supporting The System Outside The Building

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation Supporting the System Outside the Building Some systems require additional support to avoid sagging auger tubes. This support must be adequate to support the weight of the auger tubes filled with feed. Special attention should be given to avoid excessive pressure from the auger being transferred to boot.

  • Page 24: Long Elevated Systems

    Installation FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Long Elevated Systems K e y D e s c r i p t i o n 5 ’ ( 1 . 5 m ) f o r P V C S y s t e m s 1 0 ’...

  • Page 25: Control Unit & Power Unit Installation

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation Control Unit & Power Unit Installation 1.Attach the Tube Anchor to the end of the Control Unit. Place a flat washer on each bolt that fastens the Tube Anchor to the Control Unit. (See Figure 13.) K e y D e s c r i p t i o n Po w e r U n i t...

  • Page 26: Belt Drive Control Unit Installation

    Installation FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System 5.Support the Power Unit and Control Unit securely. Points are provided at the gearhead and the tube anchor for hanging the equipment from the rafters with chain and "S" hooks supplied with the delivery system. (See Figure 14.) K e y D e s c r i p t i o n...
  • Page 27 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation 1.Beginning at the boot, push the auger into the auger tube through the rear of the boot until the auger reaches the control unit end of the line. Caution! Use extreme caution when pushing the auger into the auger tubes. Keep your hands away from the end of the Boot to avoid injury.

  • Page 28: Cover Plate Installation

    Installation FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Cover Plate Installation 1.Loosen Hex Nuts to the end of studs. 2.Start lower side of cover plate (Item 2) in boot opening. 3.Slide the cover plate up as far as possible so that plate catches top of boot opening. 4.Hold the cover securely while tightening the Hex Nuts.

  • Page 29: Restrictor Adjustment

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation File the auger edges, as shown in Figure 19, to avoid damage to the auger tubes. Also, file off any brazing that extended beyond the outside radius of the auger flightings. NOTE: Sharp auger ends at the braze(s) must be filed or ground to avoid damage to auger tube(s).

  • Page 30: Feed Level Control Installation

    Installation FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Feed Level Control Installation The Hopper Level Control (or Drop Tube Switch) is installed in the feed hopper (or on the drop tube over the feeder) at the power unit end of the line. This switch stops the FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System when the last feeder is full.

  • Page 31: Steel Straight-Through Tandem

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation Steel Straight-Through Tandem 1.Steel Model 108 FLEX-AUGER systems. (See Figure 23.) Slide the belled end of the pipe over the outlet end of the Straight-Out Boot. Cut the straight end of the auger tube even with the inlet end of the Intermediate Boot. Secure this joint using a Connector and clamps.

  • Page 32: Wiring

    Wiring FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Wiring Electrical Component Location Diagrams Single Boot Systems using a Hopper Level Control Note: Use this graphic along with each of the wiring diagrams in this manual to assist in determining switch, power unit, and control unit locations.

  • Page 33: Model 108 Systems Using A Hopper Level Control

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Wiring Model 108 Systems using a Hopper Level Control (1-1/2 H.P. or larger - Three Phase) Model 108 Systems using a Hopper Level Control (Three Phase) Important: If an Agri-Time Time Clock is to be used, refer to MA1061 Instruc- tion for control wiring.

  • Page 34: Operating Recommendations

    7.When operating the Straight-Through Tandem System, open the slide on only one bin at a time! 8.Model 108 High-Moisture Corn Appplications only: Chore-Time recommends purging the system after the last feeding each day. Do not allow feed to set in the tubes for more than 24 hours.

  • Page 35: Start-Up Procedure For New Systems

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Start-Up Procedure for New Systems Start-Up Procedure for New Systems DO NOT RUN FEED THROUGH A NEW SYSTEM UNTIL AFTER THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN FOLLOWED OR THE AUGER WILL PLUG AND BIND. 1.Close the slide on the FLEX-AUGER boot. 2.Operate the system empty for one minute.

  • Page 36: Parts Listing

    Parts Listing FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Parts Listing Miscellaneous Line Components DESCRIPTION PART NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. Upper Boot (30 Degree) 4347R/C Control Unit (Direct Drive) 46800-5 Upper Boot (Straight-Out) 6093R/C Control Unit (Belt Drive) 46800-15 PVC Elbow, 45 Degree 34546 Control Unit (Direct Drive, 3 Phs) 46800-10...

  • Page 37: Power Units

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Parts Listing Power Units 3259-49 3259-52 3259-66 3259-79 3259-80 3259-121 Item Description Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Motor 6857 5051 8782 6857 8782 34461 90 Degree Connector 4228 4228 4228 4228 - - - -...

  • Page 38: Single Phase Direct Drive Control Unit (Part No. 6500-22)

    Liquid Tight Connector 23810 Body Weldment 8276 8-32 x 2-5/8 Hx Hd Mach. Screw 7230-1 *May be ordered as an assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 878 Paddle 7896 Switch Assembly. 5/16-18 x 1/2 Hx Hd Mach. Screw 1839 Flat Washer **May be ordered as an assembly under Chore-Time Part No.

  • Page 39: Single Phase Belt Drive Control Unit (Part No. 6500-21)

    Single Phase Belt Drive Control Unit (Part No. 6500-21) Note: The 6500-21 Belt Drive Control Unit includes the Direct Drive Control Unit components, plus the following components.
  • Page 40 7703 5/8" Set Collar 1386 20 5/16-18 Hex Nut 2145 10 2.7" (69 mm) Dia. Sheave 1381 11 Motor Mount Weldment 3058 The Belt Drive Parts Package (includes all of the above) may be ordered under Chore-Time part no. 47870-XX.

  • Page 41: Three Phase Direct Drive Control Unit (Part No. 25770-6)

    34925-2 #10 Flat Washer 6723 34** 5/16-18 x 2-3/4 Socket Hd Cap Screw 6850-2 Mounting Plate Assembly 7908 Seal 4873 **These components may be ordered under Chore-Time Part Body Assembly 8276 No. 30313 Driver Assembly. 19** Anchor Clamp 7703 MA1032F...

  • Page 42: Model 108 Boot Components

    Parts Listing FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Model 108 Boot Components The Item numbers below are associated with the parts lists on the following two pages. MA1032F...

  • Page 43: Model 108 Boot Components

    Items 12 - 17 may be ordered as an Anchor & Bearing Assembly (Restricted) under Chore-Time Part No. 35767. Items 13 - 17 and item 23 may be ordered as an Anchor & Bearing Assembly (Unrestriced) under Chore-Time Part No. 35766.

  • Page 44: Model 108 Boot Components (Continued)

    Refer to the Straight-Out Boot Systems on for miscellaneous Straight-Out Lower Boot Assembly compo- nents.See "Model 108 Boot Components" on page 42. Items 2 through 32, as listed above, make up the Straight-Thru Lower Boot Assemblies. These items may be ordered as an assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 6197. MA1032F...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Service and maintenance work should be done by a qualified technician only. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Delivery system will not run.
  • Page 46 Troubleshooting FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Motor runs, but auger does not Sheared driver bolt at Control Replace driver bolt. turn. Unit. Broken power unit pinion. Examine pinion on motor shaft; replace BOTH gear head and pinion in pinion is damaged.

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Maintenance Page 49 Maintenance The FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System requires minimum maintenance. However, a routine periodic inspection of the equipment will prevent unnecessary problems. Maintenance should be done by a qualified technician. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT.

  • Page 48: Proximity Switch Adjustment Procedures

    However if the sensitivity does need to be adjusted, carefully follow these instructions: 3.Allow power to be supplied to the switch for at least 15 minutes to properly warm the sensor. Chore-Time recommends wiring the proximity switch to have a constant 220 V. supply. See the wiring diagrams supplied with the Proximity Switch.

  • Page 49: Cementing The Pvc Auger Tube

    FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Livestock and Poultry Feed Consumption Cementing the PVC Auger Tube The auger tubes and elbows for the FLEX-AUGER systems are made of specially formulated PVC tubing. Use the PVC solvent cement to make strong, reliable bonds. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON THE CAN FOR SAFE HANDLING OF CEMENT.

  • Page 50: Cementing The Pvc Auger Tube

    Livestock and Poultry Feed Consumption FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Cementing the PVC Auger Tube The auger tubes and elbows for the FLEX-AUGER systems are made of specially formulated PVC tubing. Use the PVC solvent cement to make strong, reliable bonds. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS ON THE CAN FOR SAFE HANDLING OF CEMENT.
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  • Page 52 8491 to 39-20155, 2146 to 2148, 29703 to 29702, Added: 56705 Changed 4270 to 2805 Reformatted to Book form. For additional parts and information, contact your nearest Chore-Time distributor or representative. Find your nearest distributor at: www.choretime.com/contacts CTB, Inc. PO Box 2000...

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