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Hi-Spec V7 Operator's Manual

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V7, V10, V12, V14, V16
T14, T16, T18, T20, T22, T24, T27, T32
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  • Page 1 Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery Vertical Feeder Hi-Spec Operators Manual Models: V7, V10, V12, V14, V16 T14, T16, T18, T20, T22, T24, T27, T32 Revision no. ___________...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Content Introduction Foreword Safety • General Safety • Safety Checklist • “Description of Safety Warnings and Instructions • PTO Shaft Safety Technical Specifications and Dimensions Getting Started • Connecting Feeder to Tractor • Fitting PTO Shaft •...
  • Page 3 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Feedout Instructions • Vertical Feeder Equipped with One Door with Teaser and Manually Adjusted Chute Height. • Vertical Feeder Equipped with Two Feedout Doors with Teasers and Manually Adjusted Chute Height. • Vertical Feeder Equipped with One Feedout Door with Teaser and Hydraulic Chute •...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    It is the policy of Hi-Spec Engineering to improve its products and designs whenever it is practical and possible to do so. We reserve the right to make changes or improvements at any time without...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    16 must not operate the machine Designated Use of Machine Hi-Spec Engineering will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from machine applications other than those specified above. Any other use the machine may be put to is entirely at the owners/operators risk.

  • Page 6: Safety

    They can often become dirty, torn or unreadable due to dirt and wear and tear. If you need a replacement sign or have lost your user manual, please contact your Hi-Spec authorised dealer or Hi-Spec engineering directly and we would be happy to issue you with a...

  • Page 7: General Safety

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ General Safety • Have an emergency plan. • Keep all emergency numbers close by; write them into your manual. • Inspect your machine carefully each time before use; this will only take a minute. •...

  • Page 8: Safety Checklist

    ✓ Keep clear of all moving parts. ✓ Always connect the shear bolt end of the PTO shaft to the tractor. ✓ Always use shear bolts recommended to you by Hi-Spec Engineering. ✓ Always keep all hydraulic hoses and electric cables clear from PTO shaft.
  • Page 9 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ “DON’T’S “ X Never permit young persons or spectators to operate PTO driven equipment or stand anywhere close by when the machine is in operation. X Never permit untrained personnel to operate the machine without reading this manual and or receiving training.

  • Page 10: Description Of Safety Warnings And Instructions

    Description of Safety Warnings and Instructions The following is a list of safety signs and warning labels on the Hi-Spec Vertical Feeder. Look carefully and make sure you know where on the machine they are positioned and what they mean.

  • Page 11: Pto Shaft Safety

    If the guidelines are missing from the PTO Shaft please contact your Hi-Spec dealer for another copy. The irregular shape and connection joints of a turning shaft can cause serious injury. The rotational force of the shaft is the main hazard.

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications And Dimensions

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Technical Specifications and Dimensions Model Capacity Height(H) Width(W) Length(L) Body Length(B) Width (T) Height Weight Wheel Size Height Single Auger 2610 2220 4280 1750 2940 1685 5000 30x11-14.5 2910 2600 5110 1600 3500 2160 4700 355/50-R22.5 3060...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Getting Started Tractor Requirements Model Horse power required Please note these are guideline figures, they may vary depending on the feed type being mixed! Hydraulic Requirements • A minimum of 1 double acting spool valves are required to operate a standard Vertical Feeder.

  • Page 14: Connecting Feeder To Tractor

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Connecting Feeder to Tractor Adjustment of Drawbar 1. Use a pickup hitch or a short drawbar. 2. Have the machine parked on a level area. 3. Adjust the height of the bolt on hitch to ensure the machine is level when attached to the tractor.

  • Page 15: Fitting Pto Shaft

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Fitting PTO Shaft ➢ Turn the tractor to full lock to either the left or right to get the shortest point of the PTO shaft. ➢ Slide the PTO apart and fit the half with the shear bolt to the tractor and the other end to the machine.

  • Page 16: Fitting Hydraulics

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Fitting hydraulics • Ensure hydraulic quick connect fittings are clean and dirt free • Ensure all hydraulic fitting are properly connected to the tractor • For the brakes, pull back the collar and push the connection into place. •...

  • Page 17: Fitting Electrics

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Fitting electrics • The lights are supplied with power by a 7-pin plug, which is connected at the back of the cab • The electrical functions are supplied with power via 3-pin plug, connected inside the cab. rev –...

  • Page 18: Road Transportation

    Observe local maximum road speeds for this type of machine. • Hi-Spec Engineering strongly recommend extreme care to be taken by the operator when travelling on rough roads with a loaded machine as shock loads may damage the weigh bars. Owners and/or operators do so at their own risk.

  • Page 19: Emergency Breakaway Handbrake

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Emergency Breakaway Handbrake The emergency breakaway handbrake should be connected to the tractor every time the diet feeder is been used. It should be done using the wire rope which is provided on the relevant models. The wire rope should be attached to a solid part of the tractor like the top link pin and not to a panel on the tractor.

  • Page 20: General Instructions

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ General Instructions General Instructions • Before using your Vertical Feeder always walk around it making sure everything in order, this only takes a minute. • Inspect the mixing chamber, making sure it is empty of any foreign material. Remember to put the ladder back into the transport position once you have finished with it.

  • Page 21: Operating Instructions

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Operating Instructions • Connect all Hydraulic pipes to the tractor, inc. the brake pipe. • Connect the lights plug (seven pin) to the power supply on the tractor. • Connect the weigher plug (single pin) to the 12 volt power supply on the tractor. •...

  • Page 22: Tyre Options And Pressures

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Tyre options and pressures V-Range: Model Standard tyres 380/55 R16.5 435/50 R19.5 435/50 R19.5 435/50 R19.5 435/50 R19.5 Number: Tyre Image Tyre size 380/55R16.5 435/50 R19.5 Tyre 2.8 BAR/ 40 P.S.I. 9 BAR/ 130P.S.I. pressure 40km/h 40km/h...
  • Page 23 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ T-Range: Model Standard tyres 380/55 R16.5 435/50 R19.5 435/50 R19.5 435/50 R19.5 435/50 R19.5 435/50 R19.5 Tandem 435/50 R19.5 Tandem Number: Tyre Image Tyre size 435/50 R19.5 235/75 R17.5 Twins Tyre 9 BAR/ 130P.S.I. 8.2 BAR/ 120P.S.I.

  • Page 24: Loading Instructions

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Loading Instructions Loading Instructions With the Vertical Feeder running load the ingredients in the following order. 1. Straw 2. Hay 3. Bale silage 4. Pit silage 5. Maze 6. Concentrates 7. Minerals • In order to obtain maximum chopping and mixing it is recommended to fill the machine to at least 50% of its volume capacity.

  • Page 25: Ladder Operation

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Ladder Operation Ladder Operation • The ladder at the rear of the feeder is provided to allow the operator view the mixing chamber. It must not be used for loading ANY feedstuffs or materials into the machine. •...

  • Page 26: Counter Knife Operation

    For chopping of hay or straw bales without silage bales positions 2 or 3 usually work best. For mixing of concentrates the counter knives should be retracted fully. Because of the unique design of the Hi-Spec auger the following conditions obtain the best results when using the Vertical Feeder.

  • Page 27: Hydraulic Counter Knives

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Hydraulic Counter Knives Counter Knife Fully Out Counter Knife Fully In rev – vf104...

  • Page 28: Manual Counter Knives

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Manual Counter Knives Manual Counter Knives Counter Knife Fully Out Counter Knife Fully In...

  • Page 29: Wheel Removal/Refitting

    Where possible, mechanical aids are used to lift / position wheels; High visibility clothing is worn where appropriate and where possible the work is carried out away from live traffic; Please consult your local Hi-Spec dealer or contact Hi-Spec Engineering Ltd directly if there are any queries. Jacking Points - Jacking points are provided at the rear of the machine as indicated by this symbol.

  • Page 30: Feedout Instructions

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Feedout Instructions 15.1 Vertical Feeder Equipped with One Door with Teaser and Manually Adjusted Chute Height. Position the tractor and Vertical Feeder at the start of the feedout area in a straight line an appropriate distance away from stock, Fig.
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  • Page 32 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 15.2 Vertical Feeder Equipped with Two Feedout Doors with Teasers and Manually Adjusted Chute Height. Position the tractor and Vertical Feeder at the start of the feedout area in a straight line an appropriate distance away from stock, Fig. 6 Using a spool open the required feedout door to the desired height.
  • Page 33 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ rev – vf104...
  • Page 34 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 15.3 Vertical Feeder Equipped with One Feedout Door with Teaser and Hydraulic Chute Position the tractor and Vertical Feeder at the start of the feedout area in a straight line an appropriate distance away from stock, Fig. 6. If your Vertical Feeder is equipped with only one feedout door and hydraulic chute there will be a control box fitted.
  • Page 35 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ rev – vf104...

  • Page 36: Vertical Feeder Equipped With Two Feedout Doors With Teasers

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 15.4 Vertical Feeder Equipped with Two Feedout Doors with Teasers and Hydraulic Chutes. • Position the tractor and Vertical Feeder at the start of the feedout area in a straight line an appropriate distance away from stock, Fig. 6. •...
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  • Page 38: Vertical Feeder Equipped With Cross Conveyor

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 15.5 Vertical Feeder equipped with Cross Conveyor • Position the tractor and Vertical Feeder at the start of the feedout area in a straight line an appropriate distance away from stock. • Using the Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit, Fig. 20, (For Details of Button Functions on Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit see page (XX), select the side from which you wish to feedout the mix from (fig.
  • Page 39 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ rev – vf104...

  • Page 40: Vertical Feeder Equipped With Cross Conveyor And Elevator

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 15.6 Vertical Feeder equipped with Cross Conveyor and Elevator Position the tractor and Vertical Feeder at the start of the feedout area in a straight line an appropriate distance away from stock. Using the Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit, Fig. 20, (For Details of Button Functions on Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit see page (XX), select the side from which you wish to feedout the mix from (fig.
  • Page 41 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ rev – vf104...
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  • Page 43 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 15.7 Vertical Feeder equipped with VHD Cross Conveyor • Position the tractor and Vertical Feeder at the start of the feedout area in a straight line an appropriate distance away from stock. • Using the Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit, Fig. 20, (For Details of Button Functions on Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit see page (XX), select the side from which you wish to feedout the mix from.
  • Page 44 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 7. Engage PTO. Conveyor care • To prevent problems with the belt drive and sprocket wear, the belt must be washed thoroughly once a month to reduce build-up of meal. This can be done by raising the conveyor on one side and hosing the belt as it turns.
  • Page 45 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 15.8 Vertical Feeder equipped with Straw Blower • Position the tractor and Vertical Feeder at the start of the feedout area in a straight line an appropriate distance away from stock. • Using the Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit, Fig. 20, (For Details of Button Functions on Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit see page 44), extend the chute flap up/down (fig.
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  • Page 47 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 15.9 Vertical Feeder Equipped with One Feedout Door with Teaser and Elevator Before entering the feedout area set the switch on the control box to Elevator transport to work position, ELEV. UP/SLIDE, see Fig. 12. If your Vertical Feeder is equipped with only one feedout door and elevator there will be a control box fitted.
  • Page 48 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________...
  • Page 49 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ In summary the sequence is as follows: - 1. Set elevator to work position. 2. Set elevator height. 3. Open feedout door. 4. Set control box to elevator feedout. 5. Set tractor gear. 6. Start elevator. 7.

  • Page 50: Vertical Feeder Equipped With Two Feedout Doors With

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 15.10 Vertical Feeder Equipped with Two Feedout Doors with Teasers, One Elevator and One Chute • Using the Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit, Fig. 20, select the side from which you wish to feedout the mix from, i.e. elevator side or chute side, LEFT SIDE or RIGHT SIDE. •...

  • Page 51: Dinacom 2 Hand Control Unit Symbols/Buttons

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ DINACOM 2 Hand Control unit symbols/buttons Button Functions DOOR OPEN DOOR CLOSE DISCHARGE ROLLER FOR FEED OUT DISCHARGE ROLLER REVERSE ELEVATOR DOWN ELEVATOR UP CONVEYOR FEED REVERSE CONVEYOR FEED CONVEYOR LEFT OR DOOR CLOSE CONVEYOR RIGHT OR DOOR OPEN POWER EMERGENCY BUTTON...
  • Page 52 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ ** Please note: Button Groups are for individual doors, depending on number of doors fitted. See table for more details.
  • Page 53 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ For feeders fitted with a single door Left door Group 2 Right door Group 3 For Feeders fitted with multiple doors Front Left door Group 2 Front Right door Group 3 Back Right door Group 4 Back Left door Group 1...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting For Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Troubleshooting for DINACOM2 Hand Control Unit If the DInaCom2 Hand Control Unit is unresponsive and Emergency Lights are On. (For position of EV Driver unit see page 51) 1. CHECK THE FUSE. If the fuse is blown or missing, the red light is turned ON.
  • Page 55 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ If a Function is not Working Properly by Pressing a Button. 1. CHECK THE LIGHT ON THE OUTPUT CABLE. 2. CHECK THE LIGHT ON THE EV DRIVER BOARD. When a function is working, its red light on the EV Driver board is turned ON.
  • Page 56 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 4. CHECK THE FUSE. If the fuse is blown or missing, the red light is turned ON. CHECK THE EMERGENCY CONDITION. When the system is in the EMERGENCY CONDITION its red light is turned ON and the power supply red lights are turned OFF.

  • Page 57: Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit Basic Layout

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Dinacom2 Hand Control Unit Basic Layout Position of EV Driver Unit rev – vf104...

  • Page 58: Maintenance

    Hi-Spec Engineering. Maintenance Safety Extreme caution must be taken when performing maintenance or repairs to the Hi-Spec Vertical diet feeder. The machine must be disconnected from all power sources (ie. tractor) before any maintenance or repair work is carried out.

  • Page 59: Recommended Maintenance

    _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 19.1 Recommended Maintenance The following is a maintenance list recommended for your machine by Hi-Spec Engineering to ensure your Feeder is kept in peak condition. After the First Use and then after 25 hours: • * Check all nuts for tightness.

  • Page 60: Gearbox Maintenance

    Other oil changes should be made every 2500 working hours and at least once a year. If in doubt contact Hi-Spec Engineering or your Hi-Spec Dealer. Under the feeder you will find an on/off valve on the gearbox, (Fig.15). Before operating your machine, ensure the valve is open (Fig.15).

  • Page 61: Elevator Maintenance

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ 19.3 Elevator Maintenance Adjustment of chain and slat elevator Chain and slat type elevators need adjustment if the chains become excessively loose due to normal wear. Adjustment is achieved by tightening or loosening the adjusters that are locked on the side of the elevator.

  • Page 62: Greasing Points On Feeder

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ • Hydraulic hoses 19.4 Greasing Points on Feeder Greasing Points on Feeder Machine Part 1. Counter Knife Rams 2. Door Rams 3. Door Slides 4. Chute Rams 5. PTO Shafts 6. Elevator 7. Elevator Arm 8.
  • Page 63 Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Greasing and Maintenance Points on Feeder rev – vf104...

  • Page 64: Trouble Shooting

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Trouble Shooting Feed out elevator hydraulics Problem: Elevator will move to the door position but will not drop to the feedout position. Solution: Reduce the pressure setting in pressure sequence valve no. 1. Problem: Elevator begins to drop before it reaches the door.

  • Page 65: How To Adjust The Pressure Sequence Valves

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ How to Adjust the Pressure Sequence Valves Remove the cap using a no. 17 spanner. Release the lock nut using a no. 17 spanner. To reduce the pressure setting use a no. 6 hex key and turn the adjuster anti-clockwise (an eighth to a quarter of a turn is usually adequate).

  • Page 66: Electrical Faults

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Electrical Faults Faults: Left hand door doesn’t open. Left hand hydraulic chute doesn’t work. - Elevator motor doesn’t work. Possible Causes: - No electrical power reaching solenoids. - Solenoids faulty. Check: - Power supply from tractor. - Fuse in the control box.

  • Page 67: Sales And Service

    Contact: - Gordon Brodie, Hi-Spec Engineering Ltd. Tel: - +44 7799 905130 Email: - gordon@hispec.net For spare parts Contact: - Your local Hi-Spec dealer. If you require a contact name and number you can telephone head office and we would be glad to assist you. rev – vf104...

  • Page 68: Warranty

    Vertical Feeder Operators Manual _________________________________________________________________________ _________ Warranty Warranty The following is a list of warranty terms. Warranty claims will be disallowed if they do not fall into the categories shown here. Warranty Terms 1 Year Warranty on Drive System, Bearings and Elevator Chain. 2 Years Warranty on Weighing System NO Warranty on the following: ...

  • Page 69: Registration Forms

    Please sign the following declaration to state that on the day you (the purchaser) purchased a Hi- Spec Vertical Feeder you received an operator manual and training instructions. I the purchaser have received my Hi-Spec Vertical Feeder Operator Manual and training from the below dealer.
  • Page 70 Please sign the following declaration to state that on the day you (the purchaser) purchased a Hi- Spec Vertical Feeder you received an operator manual and training instructions. I the purchaser have received my Hi-Spec Vertical Feeder Operator Manual and training from the below dealer.

  • Page 71: Declaration Of Conformity

    Mike Nolan Position: Managing Director Being the responsible person appointed by the manufacturer. Hi-Spec Engineering reserve the right to make changes and improvements at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes on products previously sold. rev – vf104...
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