Related Manuals for Champion Freedom Bird
Summary of Contents for Champion Freedom Bird
- Page 1 FREEDOM BIRD AUTO-FEED TRAP Part No. 40926 Instruction Manual WARNING: THIS MACHINE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH! THOROUGHLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE TRAP!
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section Page Introduction Safety III. Tools Required for Assembly Assembly and Installation Unpacking Contents Assembly Assemble Frame Attach Trap to Frame Attach Magazine Assembly Attach Safety Tube Setup Operation Adjustments Throwing Arm Limit Switch Elevation Adjustment Distance Adjustment VII. -
Page 4: Introduction
I. Introduction The FREEDOM BIRD Auto-Feed Trap is designed for the active sporting clays, trap, and skeet shooter looking for an automatic and portable machine for practice/fun shooting. Features and benefits of the FREEDOM BIRD Auto-Feed Trap: Safety ON-OFF-SAFE RELEASE switch provides a safe method to un-cock throwing arm •... -
Page 5: Safety
II. Safety WARNING: THOROUGHLY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE TRAP. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT STAND IN FRONT OF THE TRAP WHEN IT IS IN THE COCKED POSITION. SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH CAN RESULT. - Page 6 WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY REPAIR, MAINTENANCE, OR ASSEMBLY, MAKE SURE THE THROWING ARM IS IN THE UNCOCKED POSITION (SEE BELOW), THE ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE SWITCH LOCATED ON THE REAR OF THE TRAP IS IN THE 'OFF' POSITION (SEE BELOW), THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRAP, AND THE MAINSPRING IS DISENGAGED.
-
Page 7: Tools Required For Assembly
Carefully remove trap assembly and all other components from the cardboard shipping box and other smaller boxes. Remove all hardware from bags. Check that all parts were included. Call the CHAMPION Customer Service Department at (800) 533-5000 to obtain replacement parts if any parts are missing. -
Page 8: (B) Contents
(B) Contents Trap Assembly... - Page 9 Contents (cont.) Cart Assembly C1- Cart Top Support Bracket C2- Cart Handle Support Bracket C3- Cart Axel Bracket C4- Cart Support Bracket Battery Tray BT1- Battery Tray Handle Assembly H1- Handle S1- Hand Nut B1- M10-1.5x60mm Bolt...
- Page 10 Contents (cont.) Wheel Assembly T1- Wheel with Tires E1- 18mmx9mm E Clip (2) Main Body U Bracket UB1- Main Body U bracket Handle Support U Bracket UB2- Handle support U Bracket...
- Page 11 Contents (cont.) Mainspring Assembly (pre-assembled) S1- Hand Nut S2- 20mm Washer S3- Bushing Assembly S4- Mainspring S5- Main Spring Bolt Attaching the Trap Body assembly TB1- Trap Body Assembly HB1- Hand Bolt (2) B2- Pull Pin...
- Page 12 Contents (cont.) Safety Tube Assembly A1 – Safety Tube Stud (2) A2-Safety tube support (2) A3- Button Head M5-.8x14mm (4) A4 – Safety Tube Magazine Assembly M1- 110mm Standard Top Plate M2- 90mm MIDI Top Plate M3- M5-.8x9.5mm Button Head (4) M4- 8mm Lock Washer (4) M5- Magazine Rod...
- Page 13 Contents (cont.) Midi Adaptor MA1- Midi adaptor MA2- Slide plate Midi adaptor MA3- M5-.8 x 9.5mm button head screw (3) MA4- 10mm washer (3) MA5- Magazine adaptor Stud Extra Components FP1- Foot Pedal with Cord GS1- Ground Stake 40923- Wireless receiver 40923...
-
Page 14: (C) Assembly
Assembly CAUTION: PROVIDE AMPLE CLEARANCE AROUND THE TRAP. DO NOT OPERATE THE TRAP IN AN AREA THAT DOES NOT ALLOW SAFE (REAR) ACCESS TO THE TRAP AND THE ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE SWITCH DURING LOADING AND USE. 1. Cart Assembly A. The cart axel needs to be on the inside, as shown in figure 1. B. - Page 15 Assembly (cont.) 2. Cart Assembly A. Install two of the four panhead bolts (B6), two washers (W1), and two nuts (N1), as shown in figure 2. *Tighten finger tight for now. * Figure 2 3. Cart Assembly B. Assemble cart top support bracket (C,1) and cart handle support bracket (C2) as shown in figure 3. Then, using the other two pan head (B6) bolts, two washers (W1), and two nuts (N1), fasten the C1 and C2 together.
- Page 16 Assembly (cont.) 4. Cart Assembly A. Flip the cart assembly over, install the two bolts (B4), four washers (W1), and two nuts (N1) into the holes shown in figure 4. *Tighten finger tight for now. Figure 4 5. Cart Assembly A.
- Page 17 Assembly (cont.) 6. Cart Assembly A. Assemble cart support brackets (C4) onto round spacers (X1), and cart handle support brackets (C2). B. The open hole on C4 needs to be faced up, as shown in figure 6. C. Insert bolt (B11) through the large hole on C4, through the spacer, and assemble washer (W1) and nut (N1) on the bolt.
- Page 18 Assembly (cont.) 7. Cart Assembly A. Insert bolt (B10) through the opposite end of C4, use two washers (W1) and one nut N1) for each side. As shown in figure 7. *Tighten finger tight for now. * B. Repeat step A for the other cart support bracket (C4). Figure 7 8.
- Page 19 Assembly (cont.) 9. Battery Tray Assembly A. Flip the cart assembly over and install the battery tray (BT1). Use four pan head bolts (B9), four washers (W3), and four nuts (N2). The BT1 should overhang on the left side if looking from the rear of the cart, as shown in figure 8.
- Page 20 Assembly (cont.) 10. Cart Assembly A. Use a 5mm Allen wrench and 13mm wrench/socket to tighten all pan head bolts from steps 2 and 3. 11. Cart Assembly A. Use a 6mm Allen wrench and 13mm wrench to tighten all bolts from step 6. B.
- Page 21 Assembly (cont.) 12. Handle assembly A. Place handle (H1) into the handle slot on the cart handle support (C2). The hand nut (S1) and the bolt (B1) fasten the handle in position, as shown in figure 9. Figure 9...
- Page 22 13. Wheel Assembly A. Assemble the wheel (T1) onto the axle shaft on the Cart Axle Bracket (C3) shown in figure 10. Make sure the round hub is facing outward. Once the wheel (T1) is on the shaft, push the E-Clip(E1) with a flat end of an Allen wrench.
- Page 23 Assembly (cont.) 14. Main Body U-Bracket Assembly A. Place the Main Body U-Bracket (UB1) on top of the Cart Top Support Bracket (C1), then line the UB1 bracket up with the four bolt holes on top of the C1. See figure 11. B.
- Page 24 Assembly (cont.) 15. Handle Support U-Bracket Assembly A. Assemble the Trap Body Assembly (TB1) and the Handle Support U-Bracket (UB2), shown in Figure 12. B. Install and tighten the four bolts (B5) and washers (four1) into four holes. Use a 13mm wrench. a.
-
Page 25: Attach Trap To Frame
Assembly (cont.) 16. Trap Body Assembly to Cart Assembly A. Having another person for this step will make it much easier. B. Attach the Trap Body Assembly (TB1) to the Cart Assembly using a shoulder bolt (B3) and a washer (W2), as shown in figure 13. - Page 26 Assembly (cont.) 17. Hand Bolt Assembly A. Install Hand Bolt (HB1), lock washer (W4), then a washer (W5) into the front hole of trap Body Assembly (TB1), as shown in figure 14. B. Repeat step A with a Hand Bolt (HB1), lock washer (W4), then a washer (W5) on the opposite side. Front hole Lock washer is in the middle...
- Page 27 Assembly (cont.) 18. Pull Pin Assembly A. Install Pull Pin (B2) into the welded nut on the Trap Body Assembly (TB1) by threading the Pull Pin into the left side of TB1 in the location shown in figure 15. Figure 15...
-
Page 28: Attach Magazine Assembly
Assembly (cont.) 19. Magazine Assembly A. Assemble and tighten the 4 Magazine Rods (M5) to the 110mm Standard Top Plate (M1) with four button head screws (M3) and 4 Lock Washers (M4). It is shown in figure 16. Figure 16... - Page 29 (C)Assembly (cont.) 20. Magazine Assembly on Trap Body A. Insert the Magazine Assembly onto the Trap Body Assembly (TB1) via the four magazine studs on top of the top plate, as shown in figure 17. Figure 17 WARNING: FAILURE TO KEEP HANDS AND BODY OUTSIDE THE THROWING ARM PATH INDICATOR AREA CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BEING STRUCK BY THE THROWING ARM DURING USE.
-
Page 30: Attach Safety Tube
Assembly (cont.) 21. Safety Tube Stud Assembly A. Install and tighten the 2 Safety Tube Studs (A1) onto each rear threaded hole on the Trap Body Assembly (TB1), as shown in figure 18. Use a 12mm wrench. Figure 18... - Page 31 Assembly (cont.) 22. Safety Tube Support A. Install the safety tube supports (A2) by tightening two button head screws (A3) on each side of the Trap Body Assembly (TB1). The four holes are located on the Trap Body Assembly (TB1) front, as shown in figure 19. Figure 19 WARNING: FAILURE TO KEEP HANDS AND BODY OUTSIDE THE THROWING ARM PATH INDICATOR AREA CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM...
- Page 32 Assembly (cont.) 23. Safety Tube Assembly A. Start by pushing the Safety Tube (A4) through the two Safety Tube Supports (A2) and then push the safety tube A4 onto the 2 Safety Tube Studs (A1). See Figure 20. Figure 20...
- Page 33 Assembly (cont.) In the following step (24 or 25), you can either connect the Wireless Receiver/Remote (40923) or the Foot Petal (FP1). 24. Wireless Receiver/ Remote Assembly A. Snap the Wireless Receiver (40923) into the slot as shown in figure 21. Next, screw the female plug on the Wireless Receiver (40923) into the Trap Body Assembly (TB1) male plug, as shown in figure 22.
- Page 34 Assembly (cont.) 25. Foot Pedal Assembly. A. Plug the female plug on the Foot Petal (FP1) into the male plug on the Trap Body Assembly (TB1), shown in figure 23. Figure 23...
- Page 35 Assembly (cont.) 26. Ground Stake Assembly (Optional) A. If needed, the Ground Stake (GS1) can be installed into the Cart Handle Support Bracket (C2) bottom hole, as shown in figure 24. Figure 24...
- Page 36 90mm Midi Conversion Assembly FOLLOW THESE STEPS TO CONVERT THE TRAP TO THROW 90MM MIDI CLAYS INSTEAD OF 110MM STANDARD CLAYS. Midi Parts Needed MA1- Midi adaptor MA2- Slide plate Midi adaptor MA3- M5-.8 x 9.5mm button head screw (3) MA4- 10mm washer (3) Tools Needed #2 Phillips screwdriver...
- Page 37 90mm Midi Conversion Assembly 1. Release the tension of Main Spring. C. Release the tension of the mainspring. (REFER TO pages 45-47) D. Slowly pull the Main Spring Hand Nut (S1) while rotating the throwing arm to the 12 o'clock position, as shown in Figure 28-30.
- Page 38 90mm Midi Conversion Assembly 2. Slide Plate Midi Assembly A. The throwing arm at the 12 O'clock position Places the Slide Plate Midi adapter (MA2) tab into the slot on the slide plate, as shown in figure (31). Figure 31 3.
- Page 39 90mm Midi Conversion Assembly 4. Midi Adapter Assembly A. Secure the Midi Adapter with Magazine Studs (MA1) to the Trap Body Assembly (TB1) using the 3 Button Head Screws (MA3) and Washers (MA4), as shown in figure 34. Use a #2 Phillips Screwdriver. Figure 34 5.
- Page 40 90mm Midi Conversion Assembly 6. 90mm Midi Top Plate Assembly. A. Install the 90mm Midi Top Plate (M2) using the same 4 Magazine Rods (M5) by tightening the 4 Button Head Screws, as shown in figure 36. Use #2 Phillips screwdriver. Figure 36 7.
-
Page 41: Setup
Setup WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE "ON-OFF-SAFE RELEASE" SWITCH IS SET TO THE "OFF" POSITION BEFORE CONNECTING POWER TO THE TRAP. AN UNINTENTIONAL DISCHARGE OF THE TRAP COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OPERATE THE TRAP IN AN AREA THAT DOES NOT ALLOW SAFE (REAR) ACCESS TO THE TRAP AND THE ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE SWITCH DURING LOADING AND USE. -
Page 42: Operation
The trap should cock the throwing arm and, at the same time, drop one target onto the throwing arm as it is cocking. Activate the Foot Pedal Switch, and the Freedom Bird Trap will release the throwing arm (launching the target), re-cock the throwing arm, and drop another target onto the throwing arm. -
Page 43: Adjustments
VI. Adjustments Throwing Arm Limit Switch WARNING: BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS MAKE SURE THE THROWING ARM IS IN THE UNCOCKED POSITION, THE ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE SWITCH IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION, AND THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRAP! DO NOT MANUALLY FORCE THE THROWING ARM THROUGH THE UNCOCKED POSITION AS THE MAINSPRING WILL TAKE OVER AND FIRE THE TRAP, POTENTIALLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. -
Page 44: (A) Throwing Arm Limit Switch
Limit Switch Adjustments to the limit switch are made by loosening the two mounting screws and moving the switch slightly (small movements will make a big difference): Pivot the switch slightly towards the rear of the trap to make the arm stop further away from the edge of the main body. -
Page 45: (B) Elevation Adjustment
Elevation Adjustment WARNING: BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, MAKE SURE THE THROWING ARM IS IN THE UNCOCKED POSITION, THE ON/OFF/SAFE RELEASE SWITCH IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION, AND THE BATTERY IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRAP. DO NOT MANUALLY FORCE THE THROWING ARM THROUGH THE UNCOCKED POSITION AS THE MAINSPRING WILL TAKE OVER AND FIRE THE TRAP, POTENTIALLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. -
Page 46: (C) Distance Adjustment
To adjust the tension of the mainspring, follow these steps for max tension or un-cocked position. Put the Freedom Bird into the zero-degree elevation setting. Remove the Handle (H1) from the Cart Handle Support Bracket (C2) by unthreading the Hand Nut(S1). Place the Handle (H1) between the Handle Support U-Bracket (HB2) and the back of the trap. - Page 47 Max Spring Tension a. To adjust to max spring tension, press down and hold on to the handle with one hand (H1). Next, pull the mainspring pulling tension on the spring; with your other hand, thread the hand Nut (S4) in until the Hand Nut (S4) stops. When the S4 has no more threads, the spring will be at max tension.
-
Page 48: Transportation And Storage
UNCOCKED POSITION AS THE MAINSPRING WILL TAKE OVER AND FIRE THE TRAP, POTENTIALLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. To put the Freedom Bird trap in the transportation or storage configuration, follow these instructions: Put the Freedom Bird into the zero-degree elevation setting. Remove the Handle (H1) from the Cart Handle Support Bracket (C2) by unthreading the Hand Nut(S1). - Page 49 Use caution during this procedure. To adjust the mainspring to the un-cocked position, start using the safe release switch, firing the trap one time. Next, use the handle to release the spring tension by pressing down on the handle with one hand; with your other hand, unthread the hand nut (s4) until the mainspring bolt is threaded into the back of the hand nut.
-
Page 50: Troubleshooting
VIII. Troubleshooting THE THROWING ARM IS STUCK ON THE RETENTION PIN Release the tension on the mainspring, DO NOT lift the retention pin with force if the arm is still throwing arm will immediately cycle and cause injury or damage to the trap. THE MOTOR WILL NOT START The "ON-OFF-SAFE RELEASE"... -
Page 51: Maintenance
IX. Maintenance WARNING: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE TRAP, MAKE SURE THAT THE THROWING ARM IS IN THE UNCOCKED POSITION, THE ON/ OFF/SAFE RELEASE SWITCH ON THE TRAP IS IN THE "OFF" POSITION, AND THE BATTERY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED. DO NOT MANUALLY FORCE THE THROWING ARM THROUGH THE UNCOCKED POSITION AS THE SPRING WILL TAKE OVER AND FIRE THE TRAP. -
Page 52: Replacement Parts
X. Replacement Parts Parts are available by calling Champion Customer Service Department at (800) 533-5000. XI. Appendix: Wireless Remote Accessory Instructions WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, THOROUGHLY READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Features of the Champion Wireless Remote ®... - Page 53 FCC ID:2ALBZTZWR923 / IC:22547-TZWR923 FCC NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 54 Safety Do not stand in front of the trap when it is in the cocked position. Accidental release of the • target and throwing arm can cause serious injury or death! Before installing the Wireless Receiver on the trap, make sure that the throwing arm is in •...
- Page 55 Features and Descriptions Wireless Receiver Remote Learn Button Initiates pairing (programming) of • Receiver and Wireless Remote Transmitter. Remote Learn Light Flashes slowly to indicate the • receiver is ready to learn the Wireless Remote Transmitter. Flashes rapidly three times the s the hen •...
- Page 56 Installation WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE THROWING ARM IS IN THE UNCOCKED POSITION, THE TRAP IS IN THE OFF POSITION, THE MAINSPRING IS REMOVED, AND THE TRAP IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE BATTERY. THE FOOT PEDAL MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE TRAP BEFORE USING A REMOTE TRANSMITTER/RECEIVER TO ACTIVATE THE TRAP.
- Page 58 Operation Set Mainspring on the trap. Connect trap to 12V Battery Set trap main power switch to "ON." Receiver Status Light (C) will light up green to indicate the receiver is activated and ready to receive signals from the Transmitter. Repeat above steps 1- 3 for additional traps/receivers if operating multiple traps from the Transmitter.
- Page 59 Troubleshooting WARNING: MAKE SURE THAT THE THROWING ARM IS IN THE UNCOCKED POSITION AND THE TRAP IS IN THE OFF POSITION BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS TO THE RECEIVER. WARNING: DO NOT MANUALLY FORCE THE THROWING ARM THROUGH THE UNCOCKED POSITION AS THE MAINSPRING WILL TAKE OVER AND FIRE THE TRAP, POTENTIALLY CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
-
Page 60: Warranty Card/Certificate
APPLY TO YOU. The above warranty provides the sole and exclusive warranty for the customer of the defect in material or workmanship in the CHAMPION Freedom Bird™ AUTO- FEED TRAP. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State. - Page 61 Champion Traps and Targets 9200 Cody St. Overland Park, KS 66214 Toll-Free (800) 379-1732 Internet: www.championtarget.com Email: tech.expert@vistaoutdoor.com PRINTED IN CHINA MADE IN CHINA 8/23/21...