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Chore-Time ULTRAFLO Cage Free Installation And Operator's Manual

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CTB, Inc.
PO Box 2000
Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA
Phone (574) 658-4101
Email: choretime@choretime.com
Internet: www.choretime.com
June 2022
MC2507A

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  • Page 1 ® Cage Free ULTRAFLO Feeding 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 Email: choretime@choretime.com Internet: www.choretime.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Topic Page Chore Time Limited Warranty ............3 Introduction.

  • Page 3: Chore Time Limited Warranty

    Warranty period (“Extended Warranty Period”) with respect to certain Product parts (“Component Part”) as set forth in the table below. 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 4: Introduction

    Chore-Time has designed the ULTRAFLO Cage Free Feeding System to feed Poultry Livestock within a Structured and/or Floor feeding environment. Feed is delivered to the Intake Cups by a Chore-Time FLEX-AUGER System. Feed is drawn out of the Intake Cups ® ®...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Introduction 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. Safety–Alert Symbol This is a safety–alert symbol.

  • Page 6: Planning

    Planning Planning Carefully planning the system prior to beginning the installation will save time and effort. Recommended Power Unit Locations See Figure 2 for Power Unit locations. Houses up to 440’ (134 m) Two Power Units are recommended. These Power Units should be located at the center of the loop and directly across from one another for ease of wiring.

  • Page 7: Feeder Loop Layout

    Planning Feeder Loop Layout Adequate overhead structure must be provided to support the weight of the Feeder, Birds, Power Units, etc. 1.Suspensions Drop Lines should always line up with Trusses. If attaching drop lines to Trusses is impossible, adequate load baring structure must be provided. 2.Stagger Drop Lines as shown.

  • Page 8: Installation

    Installation Installation Suspended and Stand Feed Loop Systems Installation The feeder line suspension is a vital part of your feeding system. Take time to thoroughly plan the system to insure proper operation. Suspended Systems ® Suspended ULTRAFLO Floor Feeders typically utilize two types of suspension: Winch-able: A winch-able cable system for raising and lowering the empty feeder loops during installation and house clean-out.

  • Page 9: Power Lift Winch Installation

    Power Lift Winch Installation Power Lift Winch Support (Steel or Wood) Wood Truss Installation Steel Truss Installation Item Description Power Lift Winch Support: 2'' x 8'' [50 x 200 mm] board spanning at least 3 trusses. Power Lift Winch Truss Cable Hook: Install as shown.

  • Page 10: Attaching Winch Support To Trusses

    Installation Attaching Winch Support to Trusses Steel Truss Installation Wood Truss Installation Item Description Feeder Line Winch & Winch Support Winch Centered directly over Feeder Line Lag Bolts Steel Truss Wood Truss Figure 4. Mounting the Power Lift Winch and Support to Trusses MC2507A...

  • Page 11: Main Winch Cable

    Main Winch Cable 1.Double Back Pulleys are required at the Winch. (See Figure 5.) Item Description Manual Winch Throw Back "X" + 2’ [61cm] Distance Feeder to be raised "X" All systems require double-back Pulleys Use (2) Cable Clamps to secure main cable to double-back pulley Main Winch Cable Weight Figure 5.Double-Back Pulley at Winch...

  • Page 12: Cable Routing At Winch

    Installation Cable Routing at Winch Item Description Direction of Rotation (Clockwise) Winch Drum Relief with Setscrew Route 3/16" Main Winch Cable through Winch Drum Relief Tighten Set Screw to Anchor Cable Figure 6.Winch Cable Routing Wrapping Cable on Winch Drum Item Description Rotate Winch Drum one full rotation Clockwise...

  • Page 13: Suspension Drop Lines

    Suspension Drop Lines Adequate overhead structure must be provided to support the weight of the Feeder, Birds, Power Units, etc. Refer to the “Component Weight Chart” on page 66 for individual component weights. 1.Suspensions Drop Lines should always line up with Trusses. If attaching drop lines to Trusses is impossible, adequate load baring structure must be used. 2.Stagger Drop Lines as shown.
  • Page 14 Drop Lines for Power Unit, Intake Cup, and Ends of Loop Drops required on each side of Intake Cup if not at the end of feed loop. Item Description Intake Cup Clean-Out Power Unit Drop Line at center of Elbow Support Drop Line at end of Trough Drop Lines for Power Unit Drop Lines at Intake Cup (Required if located mid loop.
  • Page 15 Installation Screw Hook Installation Install Screw Hooks at locations shown in (Figure 9). If distance raised (3) is greater than (2) then stagger Screw hooks (4) as shown. Important! Suspension Drops must be alternated from side to side on the Feeder Loop to distribute Feeder and Bird loads.

  • Page 16: Suspension Drop Line Installation

    Suspension Drop Line Installation 1.Attach a Pulley (Item 1) to each Hook. 2.Thread the end of the 3/32” or 1/8” cable through the Pulley toward the Winch. Clamp this end to the 3/16” winch cable about 6” (150 mm) from the Pulley, using a 3/16 inch Cable Clamp (See Figure 11.).
  • Page 17 Installation Elbow Support 1.(Figure 13) shows proper suspension points for the elbows. 2.Adequate support must be provided at the elbows to prevent sagging. Weight Weight Item Description Part No. Pulley 3004 Cable Clamp 14898 6" [150mm] Weight Main Cable 3/32 [2mm] Drop Cable Screw Hook Opening facing opposite direction of travel.

  • Page 18: Loop Components Installation

    Installation Loop Components Installation The following will provide guidelines for the installation, beginning at Intake Cup location and proceeding in the direction of auger travel. Suspended Systems: Measure and mark the trough so that when it is installed, the joint with the next trough will be located directly below a suspension drop line.

  • Page 19: Trough, Trough Hangers, And Perch Tubes Installation

    Installation Trough, Trough Hangers, and Perch Tubes Installation Suspended and Aviary Installation 1.Cut the Bell end off of Troughs if needed to install End Cap Assemblies (Item 2). (See Figure 16.) 2.Install Trough Hangers/Supports as follows..•Single Perch and Aviary Application- Install Trough Hanger Tops (Item 3) and Bottoms (Item 4). •Three Perch- Install Short 3 Perch Feeder Supports (Item 7).
  • Page 20 Installation Aviary Upper Level Installation A Feed Loop can be installed on the upper level if needed. The Components install the same way as the other tiers with the exception of the Hangers. 1.Install Upper Level Feeder Supports (Item 1) using M8 Taptites (Item 2) as shown. Item Description Part No.

  • Page 21: Perch Feeder Supports, Perch Tubes, & Angle Braces (For Resting On Stands)

    Installation 3 Perch Feeder Supports, Perch Tubes, & Angle Braces (For resting on Stands) 1.Cut the Bell end off of Troughs (Item 1) where End Cap Assemblies (Item 2) are needed. (See Figure 16.) 2.Install Perch Feeder Supports (Item 3) as shown. Supports must be put on before Troughs are fastened together.

  • Page 22: Connecting Trough Sections Together And Trough End Caps

    Installation Connecting Trough Sections together and Trough End Caps 1.Install a Hanger at the next trough joint. Slide the straight end of the trough into the belled end of another (Figure 19) section of trough, as shown in 2.The trough sections are factory punched for (4) 10-24 bolts and locking nuts (Items 2 and 3). IMPORTANT: Make sure trough is properly butted at each joint, prior to tightening hardware.

  • Page 23: Power Unit Base Installation

    Installation Power Unit Base Installation Suspended and Stand Systems 1.The Power Units must be located directly under a suspension drop. 2.The Power Unit, Driver Assembly, and Base Connector are shipped assembled. Disassemble the Base Connector from the Power Unit and Driver Assembly by removing the four 1/4-20 Locknuts. (See Figure 21.).
  • Page 24 Installation Stand and Aviary Systems 1.The Power Unit, Driver Assembly, and Base Connector are shipped assembled. Disassemble the Base Con- nector (Item 5) from the Power Unit and Driver Assembly by removing the four 1/4-20 Locknuts. (See Fig- ure 22.). Retain Lock-Nuts to re-install later. Leave the Wear Shoe (Item 2) in place. •3 Perch Systems- Install Feeder Supports (Item 3) as shown.

  • Page 25: Ultraflo® Auger Installation

    Small kinks may be straightened. Large kinks must be cut out and the auger reconnected using an Auger Connector. Chore-Time recommends connecting the ends of the auger using an Auger Connector, as shown in (Figure 24) and (Figure 25). Auger Connectors are easy to install and generally cause less auger fatigue.

  • Page 26: Auger Connector Installation

    Installation Auger Connector Installation (50479) Auger Connector 1.Before stretching, allow the Be careful not to over-tighten the Set Auger to relax to its free Screws and deform the Auger. Over tight- length. ening the Set Screws may cause the Auger 2.Cut the Auger and file the end to jam in the Power Units.

  • Page 27: Power Unit Installation

    Installation Power Unit Installation Single Perch Suspended Systems 1.Secure the Power Unit (Item 1) to the Base Connector, using 1/4-20 Lock Nuts (Item 6), previously removed. (See Figure 26.) 3 Perch Suspended Systems 1.Fasten two Motor Supports (Item 2) to the Power Unit with 5/16 Bolts and Nuts and Washers (Items 3,4, &...
  • Page 28 Installation Non-Suspended (Stand) Systems 1.Install Foot Stands (Item 1) and Feeder Perch Angle Braces (Item 2) as shown. Use appropriate holes in the Foot Stands to level the System. 2.Ensure that Perch Tubes are cut even with the End Caps and install Conduit Plugs (Item 12) as shown. 3.Fasten two Motor Supports (Item 7) to the Power Unit (Item 6) with 5/16 Bolts, Nuts and Washers (Items 8,9, &...
  • Page 29 Installation Aviary Systems 1.Secure the Power Unit and Driver Assembly (Item 1) to the Base Connector, using 1/4-20 Lock Nuts (Item 2), previously removed. (See Figure 26.) Item Description Part No. Power Unit Assembly 1/4-20 Ny. Insert Lock Nut 1269 Removed in (Figure 21) on page 23 Figure 28.Power Unit Installation (Aviary) MC2507A...

  • Page 30: Suspending The System

    Installation Suspending the System Trough Hanger Suspension Hangers should have been installed at the time of assembly. 1.Route the Drop Cable through the hole in the top of the Adjustment Lever (Item 1), and the hole in the hanger leaving a maximum of 6" [15.2 cm] Loop as shown. Cut off excess cable as shown. 2.On 3 Perch Systems locate the Drop Cables such that the Cable Loops can not slide off the Perch Tubes.

  • Page 31: Suspension At Elbows

    Installation Suspension at Elbows Suspended Systems 1.At Elbows use two Cable Clamps (Item 1) rotated 180 degrees from each other to attach Drop Cables as shown. Stand Systems 1.Install Elbow Supports (Item 2) and Elbow Support Feet (Item 3) at each Elbow as shown. 2.Adjust the Feet as needed to level the System on Stands.

  • Page 32: Suspension At Power Unit

    Installation Suspension at Power Unit Single Perch Power Unit Suspension 1.Attach Drop Cables to Trough Hangers using Adjustment Levelers (Item 1) as shown in Figure 29. on page 30. 2.Attach a Drop Cable to each Power Unit using a S-Hook (Item 2) as shown. 3.Use the Adjustment Leveler (Item 1) to adjust the trough height at each Hanger.
  • Page 33 Installation Aviary Power Unit Suspension 1.Use Chain (Item 1) and Screw Hooks to suspend the Power Units from the Aviary Wire as shown. Tray Wire Tray Wire Item Description Part No. Chain 1302 12 Ga. S-Hook Figure 32.Cage Power Unit Suspension MC2507A...

  • Page 34: Static Chain (Not Supplied)

    Installation Static Chain (Not Supplied) DANGER Once the Feed System has been raised to the desired height, Static Chain must be used to support the system. The system should not be supported by Cables alone. The weight of the Birds along with the system is too much for Cables only support.
  • Page 35 Installation Static Chain at Power Units (Static Chain not supplied) Single Perch Power Unit Suspension 1.Secure Static Chain (Item 1) to the center hole of the Trough Hangers with S-Hooks (Item 1). 2.Secure Static Chain (Item 1) to the Gear Head with S-Hooks (Item 1) as shown. 3.Hook the Static Chain on the Open Eye Hooks (Item 3) directly overhead.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem # 1: One loop not running, motors overloaded. 1.Auger stops because the feed level is too high (motors overloading). A. Check to make sure that the auger running time is set correctly. The auger running time should be set for only 10 seconds more than the amount of time required for the auger to travel from one hopper to the next.
  • Page 37 Troubleshooting Problem # 3: Auger comes out of trough. 1. Damaged trough-repair or replace trough. A. Close trough by installing trough retaining Clip (part no.14431). This item can be installed at any point in the system to help close up gaps between Troughs. Problem # 4: One or more loops without feed.

  • Page 38: Parts Listing

    Parts Listing Parts Listing ULTRAFLO Cage Free Feeder Line Components ® MC2507A...

  • Page 39: Part Numbers

    Parts Listing Part Numbers Item Description Part No. ULTRA-FLO Steel Elbow 9639 35.92" Straight Tube 13269 ULTRA-FLO Auger 50220-X Auger Connector 50479 2" Tube Coupling 48722 End Cap Assembly 56115 8’ [2.44m] Double Sided Trough 56110-1 10’ [3.05m] Double Sided Trough 56110-2 2.4 m Double Sided Trough 56110-3...
  • Page 40 Parts Listing Ultra-FLO Elbow Brace Kit 56520 Item Description Part No. UF Elbow Support 56519 UF Elbow Support Foot 56521 1/4-20 x .63 Bolt 2152 1/4-20 Ser. Flg. Nut 46460 1/4-20 x 3 x 2.38 U-Bolt 7975 Hardware shown Actual Size Ultra-FLO Motor Support Kit 56554-X Remove and Discard Nuts Actual Size...

  • Page 41: Clean-Out Assembly (Part No. 13405) And Lock Kit (Part No. 57375)

    Parts Listing Clean-Out Assembly (Part No. 13405) and Lock Kit (Part No. 57375) Item Description Part No. Clean-out 13405 U-Bolt Pipe Clamp 57374 Clean-out Lock 57376 1/4-20 U-Bolt 7975 1/4-20 Ser. Flg. Nut 46460 1/4-20 Wing Nut 1630 *Included in 57375 Lock Kit MC2507A...

  • Page 42: Power Unit And Driver Assembly

    Power Unit and Driver Assembly...
  • Page 43 Power Unit and Driver Assembly Part Numbers 14833-60HZ 14833-60LC 24778-60HZ 24625-60HZ 14850-60HZ 41048 53340 1/3HP, 230V 1/3HP, 230V 1/3HP, 230V 1/2HP, 230V 1/2HP, 230V 1/3HP, 230V 1/2HP, 230/460V 60Hz,1Ph. 60Hz,1Ph. 60Hz,1Ph. 60Hz,3Ph. 60Hz,1Ph. 60Hz,3Ph. 50Hz,3Ph. Item Description Part No. Pinion Assembly 53390 53390 53390...

  • Page 44: Miscellaneous Suspension Components

    Parts Listing Miscellaneous Suspension Components Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Wi nch Hand le Pin 3 761 3/32 " Cable (7 x7 ) 4973 Wi nch Drive Tu be (4’) 2 884-1 3/16 Ca ble (7x7 ) 1213 Wi nch Drive Tu be (8’) 2 884-2...

  • Page 45: Winch (Part No. 47687)

    Parts Listing Winch (Part No. 47687) Item Qty. Description Part No. Pawl 47687-5 Input Shaft Assembly 47687-1 MC2507A...
  • Page 46 Revisions to this Manual Page No. Description of Change New Manual 35668 Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information. CTB, Inc. PO Box 2000 Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA Phone (574) 658-4101 Fax (877) 730-8825 Email: choretime@choretime.com...

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