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- Page 1 PDS™ Control 4 and 8 Station Pneumatic Drinking System Installation and Operators Manual August 2008 MW1402D...
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Page 2: Warranty
If such a defect is found by Chore- Time to exist within the one-year period, the Chore-Time will, at its option, (a) repair or replace such product free of charge, F.O.B. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Topic Page Warranty ............... 2 Conditions and Limitations . -
Page 4: About This Manual
About This Manual PDS™ Control 4 and 8 Station About This Manual The intent of this manual is to help you in two ways. One is to follow step-by-step in the order of assembly of your product. The other way is for easy reference if you have questions in a particular area. Important: Read ALL instructions carefully before starting construction. -
Page 5: Safety Instructions
The Chore-Time 4 and 8 Station Pneumatic Drinking System (PDS™) Control is designed to control water line regulators in a Chore-Time Nipple Watering 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 6: The System Layout
Multiple House Layout Figure 2. (4 House Layout) Air can be run from a central location to supply multiple houses. Air lines can consist of Chore-Time tubing (Part number 45895-500), which will supply a sufficient air supply, or PVC plumbing. -
Page 7: Installation
PDS™ Control 4 and 8 Station Installation Installation Locate the control in a convenient location where it can easily be seen and adjusted. Fasten the control to the wall through the four holes in the corners (mounting hardware not supplied). It is recommended to use #10 flat head wood screws as mounting hardware. - Page 8 Installation PDS™ Control 4 and 8 Station 24VAC COIL RELAY (NOT SUPPLIED) OPTIONAL SECOND I/O BOARD MODEL 32/40 ONLY Rain Bird Timer CHORE-TRONICS CONTROL Figure 4. Rain Bird/Chore-Tronics Wiring COM MV Figure 5. Internal Wiring MW1402D...
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Page 9: Tubing
• NAPA Part number 90-725 Note: The PDS Control operates at 12 psi [68.95 kPa]. Most air regulators supplied with air compressors will not effectively regulate air pressure at 12 psi [68.95 kPa]. Chore-Time recommends using one of the approved air regulators listed above. -
Page 10: Water Column Gauge Calibration
Installation PDS™ Control 4 and 8 Station Water Column Gauge Calibration Turn the red adjustment knob counter-clockwise (increase) until the water column gauge reads 8 inches, see figure After installation of the PDS regulators make sure all the water lines are flushed and charged. Then measure the water column at one of the Volumatic™... -
Page 11: Operation
PDS™ Control 4 and 8 Station Operation Operation Adjusting the water column height in the individual stand tubes. To adjust the water column height turn the red adjustment knob counter-clockwise to increase and clock-wise to decrease (see figure 10.) until the water column gauge reads the desired water column height. - Page 12 Liters Liters Liters of water in one meter of 3/4" (1.90 cm) Chore-Time water pipe=.422 Estimated flush times above are to completely exchange the water in the pipe. The water line length must include the length of the supply line from the water source to completely exchange the water. The flush time to stimulate bird drinking may be less, depending on the frequency of flushes.
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Page 13: Flushing Recommendations
PDS™ Control 4 and 8 Station Flushing Recommendations Flushing Recommendations Multiple House Application: Well capacity typically limits the number of water lines that can be flushed at one time. Flushing should be staggered so 2 lines per well supply are flushed at the same time. When to flush the system Single stations or all stations may be manually flushed at any time. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting PDS™ Control 4 and 8 Station Troubleshooting Problem Correction No water in Regulator Stand Tube. 1. Water Off. 2. Defective or plugged Regulator. 3. Regulator plumbed backwards. Water Column does not change on a Regulator. 1. Stand Tube Cap plugged (not venting). 2. -
Page 15: Parts Listing
PDS™ Control 4 and 8 Station Parts Listing Parts Listing 4 Station PDS™ Control: 49000-4 8 Station PDS™ Control: 49000-8 TO LARGE GAUGE (ITEM 16) TO SMALL GAUGE (ITEM 17) COM MV 49000-4 49000-8 49000-4 49000-8 Item Description Part No Part No Item Description... - Page 16 MADE TO WORK. ® BUILT TO LAST. Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information. CTB Inc. P.O. Box 2000 • Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 • U.S.A. Phone (574) 658-4101 • Fax (877) 730-8825 E-mail: poultry@choretime.com • Internet: www.choretimepoultry.com...
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