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Chore-Time FLEX-AUGER 108 Installation And Operator's Manual

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Model 108 FLEX-AUGER
Feed Delivery System
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
MA1714C

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  • Page 1 ® Model 108 FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System 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...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    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 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Topic Page Limited Warranty..............2 Safety Information .

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Safety Information Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Safety 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 5: General

    Any alterations to the products will violate the CE compliance, will void the warranty, and may cause personal injury and/or death. Please include the names and address of your CHORE-TIME Distributor. Please fill in the following information about your Chore-Time FLEX-AUGER Feeding System.

  • Page 6: Capacities And Specifications Of The 108 Flex-Auger® Feed Delivery System

    General Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System ® Capacities and Specifications of the 108 FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System ® The Model 108 FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System is available with either PVC or steel auger tubes. PVC and steel tubes should not be mixed in a system. DO NOT USE PVC AUGER TUBING WITH FEEDS CONTAINING CALCIUM.

  • Page 7: Planning

    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 stan- dard. The lower the angle, the more reliable the system.
  • Page 8 Planning Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System 2.Lay out the system as straight as possible. Avoid extra elbows and curves by locating the feed bin in line with the feeders. One horizontal 90 degree turn is permissible inside the building. 180 degree turns are not recommended under any conditions.

  • Page 9: Typical System Installations

    Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Planning Typical System Installations ® The FLEX-AUGER Delivery Systems may be readily adapted to most feed delivery applications. The systems illustrated below show the most common types of FLEX-AUGER installations. These diagrams provide guidelines for laying out your system. There are Five Recommended and Non Recommended Layouts shown below.

  • Page 10: Model 108 Flex-Auger® Systems Bin Placement Chart

    Planning Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System ® Model 108 Flex-Auger Systems 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.

  • Page 11: Model 108 Flex-Auger® Systems Bin Placement Chart

    Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Planning ® Model 108 FLEX-AUGER Systems Bin Placement Chart (with In-Line or Rotated Screeners) Use this diagram and chart to determine proper feed bin placement when using screener. "X" = distance from center of bin to where fill system enters the building.

  • Page 12: Straight-Out Bin Boot With Feed Screener

    Planning Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Straight-Out Bin Boot with Feed Screener (Boot Rotated 90°) 30° Bin Boot with Feed Screenter MA1714C...
  • Page 13 Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Planning Straight-Out Bin Boot with Feeder Screener MA1714C...

  • Page 14: 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 ®...

  • Page 15: Auger Tube Installation

    Model 108 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 16 Installation Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System 1.Determine where the entrance hole for the auger tube must be located on the building and cut it. 2.If necessary, cut the elbow used where the auger enters the building. Slide the seal ring and neoprene seal over the straight end of the elbow and place it in the hole cut in the building, with the belled end outside the building.

  • Page 17: Outlet Drop Installation

    Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation Outlet Drop Installation Cut the outlet hole in the auger tube. A Description sabre saw or hacksaw is handy for making the cuts when total feed dropout is desired. 5-3/8" (137 mm) See Figure 4. Use a file to remove burrs 2"...

  • Page 18: Supporting The System Inside The Building

    Installation Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Supporting the System Inside the Building Support the Auger Tubing with chain and "S" Hooks every 5 feet [1.5m]. Steel Tube systems require support every 10 feet [3m]. The system should be restrained from swinging by using chain and "S" hooks to brace the auger tube, every 20 feet [6m], as shown in Figure 6.

  • Page 19: Supporting The System Outside The Building

    Model 108 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 20 Installation Model 108 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 21 Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation Straight Through Tandem Systems K e y D e s c r i p t io n 5 ’ ( 1 . 5 m ) f o r P V C S y s t e m s 1 0 ’...

  • Page 22: Control Unit & Power Unit Installation

    Installation Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Control Unit & Power Unit Installation 1.Attach the tube anchor to the appropriate end (determine the best side of control unit for switch placement) of the control unit body by inserting the 1/4-20x.75 carriage bolts from the inside of the control unit through the tube anchor and attach 1/4-20 flange hex nut.

  • Page 23: Belt Drive Control Unit Installation

    Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation 6.Support the Power Unit and Control Unit securely. Points are provided at the gear head and the tube anchor for suspending the equipment with chain and “S” hooks supplied with the delivery system. See Figure 14. Note: Other ways of supporting the delivery system can be used where it is practical, as long as the supports do not let the equipment sag or do not make flat spots in the auger tubes.

  • Page 24: Auger Installation

    Installation Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Auger Installation Use extreme caution when working with the auger. The auger is under tension and may spring causing injury. Always wear protective clothing and protective glasses when working with the auger. Use extreme caution when pushing the auger into the auger tubes. Keep your hands away from the end of the auger tube to avoid injury.

  • Page 25: Cover Plate Installation

    Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation Cover Plate Installation If the Cover Plate is to be used, install as shown in Figure 18. 1.Loosen wing nuts to end of studs 2.Start lower side of cover plate in boot opening. 3.Slide the cover plate up as far as possible so that plate catches top of boot opening.

  • Page 26: Restrictor Adjustment

    Installation Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Restrictor Adjustment NOTE: The Model 108 feed delivery capacities may be increased by reducing the length of the Restrictor. DO NOT ADJUST THE RESTRICTOR UNTIL THE SYSTEM HAS BEEN IN OPERATION AND THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN IN. Note:Feed delivery capacities are based on 40 lbs/ ft.3 (640 kg/m3) feed density.

  • Page 27: Straight-Through Tandem Boot

    Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation Straight-Through Tandem Boot The Straight-Through Tandem Boots allow a single auger to remove feed from two separate feed bins. Feed should only be drawn from one bin at a time. Boot Baffles are required and included with the Straight-Out Boot Assembly. Model 108 Straight-Through Tandem Systems do not use Feed Restrictors.
  • Page 28 Installation Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System ® PVC Model 108 FLEX-AUGER Systems 1.Place an Insert in the belled end of the connecting auger tube. The Insert fits directly over the outlet end of the Terminal Boot. 2.Cut the straight end of the auger tube even with the stub tube on the Intermediate Boot. Slide an Insert into the end of the auger tube and over the inlet end of the intermediate boot.
  • Page 29 Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation ® Steel Model 108 FLEX-AUGER Systems. 1.Slide the belled end of the pipe over the outlet end of the Straight-Out Boot. 2.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 30 Installation Model 108 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 Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Installation Wiring Diagram for Model 108 w/Hopper Control Switch (1-1/2 H.P. or larger, 3 Phase) Im po rtan t: If a time cl ock is to be use d to co ntro l system, pl ease refer to app licab le instruction.

  • Page 32: Operation

    7.When operating the Straight-Through Tandem System, open the slide on only one bin at a time! 8.Model 108 High-Moisture Corn Applications 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. Additionally, do not allow the charged system to set idle in freezing conditions for extended periods of time.

  • Page 33: Parts Listing

    Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Parts Listing Parts Listing Miscellaneous Line Components DESCRIPTION PART NO. Upper Boot (30 Degree) 4347R/C Upper Boot (Straight-Out) 6093R/C PVC Elbow, 45 Degree 34546 --Optional 45 Degree Hard. Steel Elbow 34406 Neoprene Seal 34334 Seal Ring 8117 Chain...

  • Page 34: Model 108 Drop Kit (34358)

    Parts Listing Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Model 108 Drop Kit (34358) DESCRIPTION PART NO. Drop Half (top) 13780 .150 Dia. Rope 3085 Ring Adapter (for PVC systems) 34630 Ring Adapter (for STEEL systems) 34360 Indicator Ball (red) 24393-1 Indicator Ball (green) 24393-2 Drop Half (bottom)

  • Page 35: Power Units

    Model 108 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. 1 Motor 6857 5051 8782 6857 8782 34461 2 Pipe Plug 2755 2755 2755...

  • Page 36: Single Phase Direct Drive Control Unit (Part No. 46800-5)

    Parts Listing Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Single Phase Direct Drive Control Unit (Part No. 46800-5) DESCRIPTION PART NO. Gearhead End Plate 43596 Control Unit Body 43601 Tube Anchor Plate 45927 Control Unit Funnel 45943-3 Switch & Plate Assembly 46051 H.D.

  • Page 37: Switch Plate & Assembly (Part No. 46051)

    Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Parts Listing Switch Plate & Assembly (Part No. 46051) DESCRIPTION PART NO. Diaphragm Assembly 46159 Switch Cover Plate 46030 4x6 Electrical Box 46070-1 Mount Panel 46072 Terminal Block 34925-6 Switch Bracket 46093 Switch Insulation 1907-5 Micro Switch 46091...

  • Page 38: Belt Drive Control Unit (Part No. 46138-2)

    Belt Drive Control Unit (Part No. 46138-2) Note: The 46800-15 Belt Drive Control Unit includes the Direct Drive Control Unit Components, plus the following components: Description Part No. Description Part No. Drive Shaft 46156 5/16-18 Jam Nut Flange Bearing 2196 5/16 Flat Washer Front Plate Bearing Holder 2047...

  • Page 39: Model 108 Boot Components

    Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Parts Listing Model 108 Boot Components The Item numbers below are associated with the following two pages. MA1714C...

  • Page 40: Model 108 Boot Components

    The Model 108 Connector may be ordered with (2) 34338 Tube Clamps under Chore-Time Part No. 34419 Connector w/Clamps. 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 (Unrestricted) under Chore-Time Part No.
  • Page 41 Refer to the Straight-Out Boot Systems on the previous page for miscellaneous Straight-Out Lower Boot Assembly components. 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. MA1714C...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System 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. P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e C o r r e c t i v e A c t i o n...
  • Page 43 Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System Troubleshooting P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e Co r r e c t i v e A c t i o n Motor runs, but auger Sheared driver bolt at Control Replace driver bolt.

  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Maintenance Model 108 FLEX-AUGER® Feed Delivery System 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 45: Livestock And Poultry Feed Consumption

    Delivery System’s delivery rate should be sized to match or exceed the sum of the delivery rates of the automatic feeders supplied. CHORE-TIME Floor Feeding Systems Delivery Rates Model C, C2, H2, and G with 216 RPM Power Unit..........10.8 lbs or 4.89 kg/min.* Model C, C2, H2, and G with 348 RPM Power Unit..........17.0 lbs or 7.71 kg/min.*...
  • Page 46 4347 to 4347R/C, 6093 to 6093R/C, 2128-1 to 2128-250 Changed 2146 to 2148 , 6093 to 6093R/C, 2128-1 to 2128-250 For additional parts and information, contact your nearest Chore-Time distributor or representative. Find your nearest distributor at: www.choretime.com/contacts CTB, Inc.

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