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- Page 1 PRODUCT MANUAL Q-CATCH ® CATTLE CHUTES 5400 | 7400 | 8700 LEFT - RIGHT OCTOBER 2021 1-877-275-6075 | cs@arrowquip.com arrowquip.com...
- Page 2 THIS PRODUCT MANUAL IS FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCTS: Q-Catch 87 Series Deluxe Vet Q-Catch 87 Series Standard Q-Catch 74 Series Deluxe Vet Q-Catch 74 Series Standard Q-Catch 54 Series Deluxe Vet Q-Catch 54 Series Standard...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety Precautions Risk Assessment Operating the Q-Catch Cattle Chute ® 3E Q-Catch Head Gate Assembly Emergency Head Gate Release Head Gate & Squeeze Conversion Rolling Door Switch Recommended Maintenance Regular Maintenance (Every 6 Months) When Necessary Friction Lock Mantenance Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Add-Ons Maintenance &... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR. All farm machinery and equipment are potentially dangerous. Careless use of any Arrowquip livestock equipment may cause injury or damage to persons, cattle, or property. Arrowquip has taken precautions in the design and manufacturing of this product to ensure that it is safe and user-friendly. -
Page 5: Risk Assessment
6. Follow safe cattle handling procedures in other areas of the yard so that cattle are more docile in the chute. 7. DO NOT make any modifications to Arrowquip equipment. Non-factory modifications to the equipment can reduce the safety for the operator & livestock, and void warranty. -
Page 6: 3E Q-Catch Head Gate Assembly
3E Q-CATCH HEAD GATE ASSEMBLY Your chute will come with the head gate fully assembled and ready for use. However, if you need to dissemble your head gate for any reason, the following guide will help you to properly reassemble your chute. ASSEMBLING THE Q-CATCH HEAD GATE Fit the mechanism parts as shown in the diagram below. - Page 7 EMERGENCY HEAD GATE RELEASE Arrowquip squeeze chutes are designed to ensure the safety of both animal and operator. With proper maintenance and lubrication, the head gate will not jam under pressure. However, in the rare event that an animal becomes stuck in the head gate, the following guidelines will ensure you are able to release your animal quickly and safely.
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Page 8: Head Gate & Squeeze Conversion
Arrowquip squeeze chutes can be ordered based on your preferred operating side. In the rare event that you would need to operate the head gate and squeeze on the opposite side, please contact your local dealer for additional parts and follow these instructions. - Page 9 LEFT-HAND TO RIGHT-HAND NOTE: Switching from Left-hand to Right-hand operation shown. For Right-hand to Left- hand operation, complete the steps from the opposite side. ** REMINDER ** SET PARTS ASIDE TOGETHER WITH THE CORRESPONDING BOLTS AND WASHERS. Remove the Q-Catch shield. Remove the head gate hammer and squeeze arm plate.
- Page 10 Remove the control tube and Q-Catch handle. Detach the control tower vertical tube. Unbolt the shaft, rotate to align with the second hole, and secure. 7 | HEAD GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION...
- Page 11 Install the control tower vertical tube and fasten with bolts. Flip the axle pin on the rear control bracket and transfer it to the opposite side. HEAD GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION | 8...
- Page 12 Feed the control tube through the control tower vertical tube. Insert the Q-Catch handle and mount the control tube on the rear control bracket. Secure with a bolt on the opposite side. 9 | HEAD GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION...
- Page 13 Install the squeeze arm plate. Install the head gate hammer and connect it to the squeeze arm plate. HEAD GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION | 10...
- Page 14 Install the Q-Catch shield. SQUEEZE THE CHUTE TO REMOVE THE FANDANGLE. Remove the Left-hand fandangle and squeeze bracket. B (x2) 11 | HEAD GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION...
- Page 15 Install the squeeze bracket and Right-hand fandangle on the opposite side. RIGHT-HAND FANDANGLE DO NOT TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL STEP 22 Unmount the Left-hand squeeze lockbox. Set aside. HEAD GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION | 12...
- Page 16 Detach the squeeze bracket. Transfer the squeeze bracket to the opposite side. 13 | HEAD GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION...
- Page 17 Mount the Right-hand squeeze lockbox. RIGHT-HAND LOCKBOX Detach the middle tie rod. HEAD GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION | 14...
- Page 18 Remove bolt from A and transfer to B as shown. Attach the middle tie rod as shown. 15 | HEAD GATE & SQUEEZE CONVERSION...
- Page 19 Secure bolts on the squeeze bracket and fandangle. BEFORE WORKING WITH ANIMALS, SAFETY CHECK: All parts have been reinstalled correctly ✓ All chute functions, including the head gate and squeeze mechanisms, ✓ are working properly. All bolts are tightened correctly ✓...
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Page 20: Rolling Door Switch
ROLLING DOOR SWITCH [ONLY APPLICABLE TO Q-CATCH 87 AND 74 MODELS] Required Tools: - 9/16" wrench - 2x 3/4" wrench LEFT-HAND TO RIGHT-HAND Switching from Left-hand to Right-hand operation shown. For Right-hand to Left-hand operation, complete the steps from the opposite side. Variation with 4 screws on each plate shown. - Page 21 Remove the rolling door track plate, and switch to the opposite side. Remove the rolling door bumpers and move to the opposite side ROLLING DOOR SWITCH | 18...
- Page 22 Install the rolling door and secure to the main frame. Install the rolling door handle slider on the right-hand side. Remove the rolling door lock and move to the opposite side. 19 | ROLLING DOOR SWITCH...
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Page 23: Recommended Maintenance
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE All Arrowquip Products are made with precision parts to require minimal maintenance. However, regular maintenance will keep your equipment running smoothly and safely. REGULAR MAINTENANCE (EVERY 6 MONTHS) Inspect the entire unit. Ensure all moving components are free of debris and ✓... - Page 24 b. You should feel the head gate rollers moving when you open the head gate. The rollers should be tight enough to be moved by hand, but not over-tight to cause the rollers to bind. If rollers are binding, loosen bolts with 15/16" wrenches. Clean bottom head gate door track to prevent dirt-build-up.
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Page 25: When Necessary
WHEN NECESSARY 1. Clean the unit to remove excess build-up or dirt. 2. Adjust the squeeze lock settings. a. Loosen jam nuts, and back out front and rear bolts. b. Push/pull the squeeze handle to get a visual of the release pin. c. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
e. When the adjustment is set, re-tighten jam nuts to lock adjustment in place. - Tightening = less push - Loosening = more push - You will not have to push the release pin very far to enable release. IF HEAD GATE IS STICKING OR HARD TO RELEASE 1. -
Page 27: Warranty
Q-Catch 87 Series Standard & Deluxe Vet Models: 15 Years or 50,000 Total Head of Cattle.* Your product must be registered to claim warranty, and to ensure that Arrowquip has the required information to contact you in the event of a product or part recall. Any owner who fails to register their product warranty with Arrowquip through their Authorized Arrowquip Dealer voluntarily voids their warranty. -
Page 28: Add-Ons Maintenance & Safety Precautions
ADD-ONS MAINTENANCE & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3rd GENERATION Q-CATCH HEAD HOLDER For complete information, read the Head Restraint manual. Requirements: - 2 people - 3/4" wrench Installation: a. Insert 4x1/2-13x3" carriage bolts through the head gate door from inside the chute. b. -
Page 29: Sheeted Sternum Bar
Safety Precautions: 1. Ensure that the head holder remains open until required to hold the animal’s head. 2. If not in use, use detent pin to hold the head holder in place. Maintenance: 1. Add grease through the grease nipples as needed. 2. -
Page 30: Trimming Bar
SAFETY CHECK: Ensure that the sternum bar is installed correctly before running cattle ✓ through the chute. Safety Precautions: 1. Remove the sternum bar when working calves. TRIMMING BAR [AVAILABLE ON WORKING SIDE ONLY ON THE Q-CATCH 54 SERIES CATTLE CHUTE] Installation: Place both brackets on the chute. -
Page 31: Wheel Kit
Insert the trimming bar into the top bracket. Adjust trimming bar position to your preference. Tighten bolts to secure. Safety Precautions: 1. Ensure the trimming bar is installed and secured correctly before running cattle through the chute. WHEEL KIT [OPTION NOT AVAILABLE ON THE Q-CATCH 54 SERIES CHUTE] Requirements: - 2 people - Wheel kit... - Page 32 Install both jacks on the mounts located near the vet cage. x2 (BOTH SIDES) Using both jacks simultaneously, raise the chute 12" above the ground. 12" x2 (BOTH SIDES) 29 | ADD-ONS MAINTENANCE & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
- Page 33 Install wheels and secure with transport pins. x2 (BOTH SIDES) Remove both jacks. x2 (BOTH SIDES) ADD-ONS MAINTENANCE & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS | 30...
- Page 34 Attach the removable jack mount to the front of the chute and secure with the pin. Mount the jack to the front of the chute. 31 | ADD-ONS MAINTENANCE & SAFETY PRECAUTIONS...
- Page 35 Using the front jack, raise the chute 3" above the ground. 3" Install the hitch and secure with the pin. Attach the unit to the towing vehicle. Adjust the hitch to the proper position for the vehicle, if necessary. Retract the front jack completely. ADD-ONS MAINTENANCE &...
- Page 36 SAFETY CHECK: Jacks are retracted completely. ✓ All doors and gates are shut. ✓ Tires are in good condition. ✓ MAXIMUM SPEED: 50 KPH / 30 MPH Removal: Lower the front jack to the ground and unhook the unit from the towing vehicle. Remove the hitch.
- Page 37 Using the front jack, lower the chute to the ground. THE FRONT SECTION OF THE CHUTE MUST BE LYING FLAT ON THE GROUND BEFORE PROCEEDING. Transfer the front jack to the rear mount. Attach the second jack to the opposite side. x2 (BOTH SIDES) ADD-ONS MAINTENANCE &...
- Page 38 Using both jacks simultaneously, raise the chute until the tires are 1" above the ground. Remove tires and set aside. B x2 (BOTH SIDES) 1" A x2 (BOTH SIDES) Using both jacks simultaneously, lower the chute until it is lying flat on the ground. (BOTH SIDES) 35 | ADD-ONS MAINTENANCE &...
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Page 39: Wheel Maintenance
Remove jacks and set aside. x2 (BOTH SIDES) SAFETY CHECK: Inspect for damages due to transport ✓ Head gate and squeeze mechanisms are functioning properly ✓ All latches on doors, gates, and panels are functioning properly ✓ When applicable, all add-ons are properly installed and functioning ✓... - Page 40 If you have any questions regarding your product or require assistance, please contact Arrowquip’s Client Care Team at 1-877-275-6075 or by email at cs@arrowquip.com. Printed in Canada | October 2021...
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