Summary of Contents for Arrowquip 3E Q-CATCH QCHG
- Page 1 PRODUCT MANUAL 3E Q-CATCH ® HEAD GATE QCHG OCTOBER 2021 1-877-275-6075 cs@arrowquip.com arrowquip.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Safety Precautions 3E Q-Catch Head Gate Assembly Emergency Head Gate Release Recommended Maintenance Regular Maintenance (Every 6 Months) When Necessary Friction Lock Maintenance Troubleshooting Guide Warranty 3E Q-Catch Head Gate Series Add-ons Manual Head Restraint: 3rd Generation Head Holder / Chin Bar... -
Page 3: 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 4: Q-Catch Head Gate Assembly
10. Q-CATCH ROLLER BOLT EMERGENCY HEAD GATE RELEASE Arrowquip equipment is 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. - Page 5 STEPS TO RELEASE LOCK Go to the offside of the chute, to ensure you will not be hit by the head gate handle. If your chute is designed for offside operation, you will need to go to the nearside of the chute.
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Page 6: 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 head gate. -
Page 7: When Necessary
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. Clean bottom head gate door track to prevent dirt-build-up. ✓... -
Page 8: Friction Lock Maintenance
FRICTION LOCK MAINTENANCE - IF HEAD GATE IS STICKING OR HARD TO RELEASE 1. Clean the head gate shaft with brake cleaner. 2. Apply WD-40 Dry Lube sparingly WITH A CLOTH to the Head Gate shaft, only when necessary. 3. Use WD-40 Dry Lube only. 4. -
Page 9: Warranty
7. All lock boxes and pivot points should be lubricated as needed with WD-40 Dry Lube. WARRANTY 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 10: Q-Catch Head Gate Series Add-Ons
3E Q-CATCH HEAD GATE SERIES ADD-ONS 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 11 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 12 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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