Planning The Suspension System - Chore-Time C2 PLUS Installation And Operator's Manual

Planning the Suspension System

Planning the Suspension System
1.Select the House Layout.
A. Optional Mid Line Controls may be used for partial house brooding. See .
Feed Bin
Figure 1. Component location diagram for systems up to 400 feet [122 m]. (Top View).
B. Systems with line lengths over 400' [122 m] should be split in the center, as shown in 2. This will reduce
auger running time and eliminate the need for Mid-Line Controls for partial house brooding.
10' [3 m]
Minimum
Control Tube
Control Tube
End Control
& Power Unit
Figure 2. Component location diagram for systems over 400 feet [122 m]. (Top View).
2.Determine the Feed Bin location.
3.Determine the Brood Curtain location.
4.Determine the location for the End Control Pans, and if used the Mid Line Control Pans. The Feeder
Control Pans should be at least 10' [3 m] from the Wall or Brood Curtain.
5.Determine the distance to the Feeder Line from the Side Wall.
6.Determine the distance from the Feed Hoppers to the End Wall for a Straight Line Feeding System.
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MODEL C2® PLUS & MODEL G™ PLUS with Proximity Sensor Feeding System
10' [3 m]
Minimum
Control Tube
Feed Hopper
Control Tube
Brood Curtain
Control Tube
Mid Line Control
Control Tube
Brood Curtain
Control Tube
Feed Hoppers
Control Tube
& Power Unit
Feed Bin
10' [3 m]
Minimum
End Control
& Power Unit
1255-68 1/2001
10' [3 m]
Minimum
End Control
1255-69 1/2001
MF2495A