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STABLE GRAZER Generation II Installation Manual

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Generation II
Installation Guide
Caarter2 Systems, Inc
PO Box 6206
Beaverton OR 97007
1-800-732-1654
www.StableGrazer.com

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  • Page 1 Generation II Installation Guide Caarter2 Systems, Inc PO Box 6206 Beaverton OR 97007 1-800-732-1654 www.StableGrazer.com...
  • Page 2 Stable Grazer® Generation II. If you are unsure of your ability to install the Stable Grazer® Generation II you should consult a licensed contractor. Before modifying any structure, consult with your local building inspector to be certain of your local and state building codes.
  • Page 3 Misc. Parts 10-32 x 1/2 5/16 Nut 5/16 x 1 Panhead Screw Carriage Bolt 5/16 x 2 Flat Washer Handle Top Mount Bracket Main Mount Bracket Strut Load Tool The miscellaneous parts are zip tied to the manger rods. Check to make sure you received all of the following. ...
  • Page 4 Install the Handle Install the door handle using two 10-32 x ½” Phillips Panhead Screws. (Detail A) Remove the shipping strap Caution! Do not perform this step without placing a counterbalance on or in the manger. Pull the door open. You will feel some resistance from the gas strut compressing. Loosen the two 10-32 x ½” Phillips Panhead Screws that hold the shipping strap in place.
  • Page 5 Typical Stall Front Installation A - 20" to stall floor. Many stalls have an elevation D - 1-1/2" minimum. The frame on each side of the change between the stall and breezeway floors. feeder should be at least 1-1/2" for fastening the Therefore this measurement should be from the stall mounting brackets.
  • Page 6 Top View Stall divider or wall. Stall Front Stall Door Make sure a stall divider or post doesn't interfere with the Make sure the door doesn't slide into installation of the feeder. If you are installing the feeder close the feeder. If you have a center door to a stall divider it may be easier to install the feeder before it will more than likely need to slide the divider.
  • Page 7 1. Caution! Do not open the door until you have placed a counterbalance on or in the manger. Pull the door open. You will feel some resistance from the gas strut compressing. Remove the mounting bracket using a 1/2" wrench. Re-install the mounting bracket with the short leg extended away from the feeder. Place the end of the bracket 3"...
  • Page 8 3. Slide the feeder into position from inside the stall. Push it in until the mounting brackets come into contact with the stall front. 5. Install fasteners (not included) in the previously drilled holes and tighten. 6. Check the alignment of the door in the opening. If necessary, loosen and adjust the brackets for proper alignment.
  • Page 9 Thru the Wall Installation 1. Locate and cut a 24 ½” x 22 ¼” hole in the wall. This is where the horse will access the feed manger. If your wall is more than a couple of inches thick you may need to cut a taller opening to allow your horse better access to the feed manger.
  • Page 10 3. Place the top mounting bracket in place with the bottom edge of the bracket approximately 3" from the top of the feeder. The short leg of the bracket should be the same distance from the back of the feeder as the brackets installed in the previous step.
  • Page 11 6. Install fasteners (not included) in the previously drilled holes and tighten. 7. Check the alignment of the door in the opening. If necessary, loosen and adjust the brackets for proper alignment. Mount To Post Installation 24.5 73.0 4x4 Post Ground Level 1.
  • Page 12 2. Caution! Do not open the door until you have placed a counterbalance on or in the manger. Pull the door open. You will feel some resistance from the gas strut compressing. Remove the mounting bracket using a 1/2" wrench. Re-install the mounting bracket with the short leg extended away from the feeder. Place the end of the bracket slightly past where the manger starts as shown in Detail A.
  • Page 13 4. Slide the feeder into position. Push it in until the mounting brackets come into contact with the posts. 6. Install fasteners (not included) in the previously drilled holes and tighten. 7. Check the alignment of the door in the opening. If necessary, loosen and adjust the brackets for proper alignment.
  • Page 14 Manual Switch Your Stable Grazer Generation II Feeder is now ready to program and use. The clear friction fit timer cover can be removed by lifting it away from the control panel. Please refer to the Owner’s Manual or the decal to the left...
  • Page 15 Removing the Strut and Door This is not necessary for initial setup. It is only necessary to do this if the strut needs to be replaced or the door needs to be removed for some reason. 1. Open the door and place the slot of the strut hook 2.
  • Page 16 5. Close the door far enough to un-hook the strut hook from the lip below the main frame. Slowly let the door back down while pulling in on the L-linkage to allow the slide to pass by the edge of the cabinet. You may want to have something handy to support the door on since it will no longer be held by the strut.