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Model C, C2, G, & H2
Feeding Systems
May 1996
MF966D80

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  • Page 1 Installation Manual Model C, C2, G, & H2 Feeding Systems May 1996 MF966D80...

  • Page 2: Warranty Information

    Chore-Time Equipment warrants each new product manufactured by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from the date of initial installation by the original purchaser. If such a defect is found by Chore-Time to exist within the one year period, Chore-Time will, at its option, (a)repair or replace such product free of charge, F.O.B.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Controlling the Feeders (optional equipment)...............53 I, C Wiring Diagrams: Single Phase & Three Phase ............54 - 55 Part List for Model C, C2, G, & H2 Feeding Systems ...........56 - 74 C, I, D Maintaining the Floor Feeder..................75 - 76 C, I Trouble Shooting the Floor Feeding System ..............77 - 78...

  • Page 4: Support Information

    / o r d e a t h .

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety–Alert Symbol This is a safety–alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment, be alert to the potential for personal injury. Chore-Time equipment is designed to be installed and operated as safely as possible...however, hazards do exist. Signal Words DANGER Signal words are used in conjunction with the safety–alert symbol to identify...
  • Page 6 SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION Use caution when working with the Auger--springing auger may cause personal injury. • Page 6 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms

    Power Winch. Electro-Guard: ....A high voltage, low current shocking de- vice used to keep birds from setting on the feeder line. • Page 7 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 8: General Installation Information, Capacities & Specifications

    T h e f e e d e r p a n a s s e m b l y i s d i f f e r e n t f o r e a c h o f t h e f e e d e r s y s t e m s . R e f e r t o t h e a p p l i c a b l e f e e d e r p a n a s s e m b l y s e c t i o n .

  • Page 9: General Management & Start-Up

    T h e M o d e l H 2 F e a t u r e s a r e c o v e r e d o n p a g e s 1 6 a n d 1 7 .

  • Page 10: Component Location Diagram

    , c a r e m u s t b e t a k e n w h e n t h e p a n s a r e r e f i l l e d .
  • Page 11 I n t e r m e d i a t e C o n t r o l s f o r p a r t i a l h o u s e b r o o d i n g .

  • Page 12: Model C Feeder

    F e e d L e v e l R i n g a n d F e e d L e v e l T u b e .

  • Page 13: Model C2 Feeder

    T h e M o d e l C 2 m a y a l s o b e u s e d o n t u r k e y s t o 1 0 w e e k...
  • Page 14 , w h e n t h e f e e d e r i s s u s p e n d e d .
  • Page 15 S u p p o r t C o n e . T h e t w o p i e c e s w i n g i n g S u p p o r t C o n e , s h o w n , i s a l s o a v a i l a b l e .

  • Page 16: Model H2 Feeder

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  • Page 17 T h e w i n d o w s i n t h e f e e d e r s m a y b e c l o s e d t o r e d u c...

  • Page 18: Model G Feeder

    , t u r k e y s , a n d d u c k s .

  • Page 19: Feeder Management

    D O N O T R U N T H E S Y S T E M O N A U T O M A T I C ( F U L L F E E D ) W H...
  • Page 20 B r o i l e r s : A t 8 t o 1 2 d a y s , c l o s e t h e F e e d C h u t e s .

  • Page 21: Feeder Assembly Procedure

    Feeders T h e M o d e l C c o m p o n e n t s a r e s h o w n i n F i g u r e 2 0 . K e y...

  • Page 22: Assembly Box Construction For Model C2 Feeders

    T o b u i l d t h e a s s e m b l y b o x f o r t h e C 2 F e e d e r , u s e a 1 6 "...

  • Page 23: Pan Assembly Procedure For Model C2 Feeders

    2 . T w o - P i e c e M o d e l C 2 F e e d e r s : I n s t a l l t h e C o n e A d j u s t m e n t a n d S u p - p o r t C o n e i n t h e g r i l l , a s s h o w n i n F i g u r e 2 3 .
  • Page 24 3 . I n t e r l o c k t h e h i n g e h o o k o n t h e p a n w i t h t h e h i n g e l i p o n t h e g r i l l . T h e p a n s h o u l d b e f a c e u p , a s s h o w n i n F i g u r e 2 4 .

  • Page 25: Pan Assembly Procedure For Model H2 Feeders

    F e e d C h u t e s a r e u s e d t o f i l l t h e p a n s s e t t i n g o n t h e l i t t e r .

  • Page 26: Pan Assembly Procedure For Model G Feeders

    1 . T w o - P i e c e G r i l l S u p p o r t : I n s e r t t h e S u p p o r t C o n e u p t h r o u g h t h e b o t t o m o f t h e A d j u s t m e n t C o n e , a s s h o w n i n F i g u r e 2 7 2 .

  • Page 27: Suspension System

    . S e e F i g u r e 3 1 .
  • Page 28 For systems up to 350’ (107 m). K e y D e s c r i p t i o n S w i v e l P u l l e y F u l l L i n e S u s p e n s i o n K i t...
  • Page 29 “ X ” + 2 F o o t ( 6 0 c m ) “ X ” = D i s t a n c e t h e f e e d e r i s t o b e r a i s e d .
  • Page 30 - t i o n s f o r t h e s c r e w h o o k s a n d c e i l i n g h o o k s .
  • Page 31 Figure 36. Ceiling Hook Installations 2 . A f t e r s e c u r i n g t h e C e i l i n g H o o k t o t h e t r u s s , s l i d e t h e h o o k o f a S w i v e l...

  • Page 32: Power Winch Installation

    P o w e r W i n c h f r a m e , a s s h o w n i n...
  • Page 33 S u f f i c i e n t c a b l e i s i n c l u d e d t o p r o v i d e " t h r o w b a c k s " o n d r o p s l o c a t - e d b e n e a t h a n d n e a r t h e w i n c h . D e t a i l “ A ” i n...

  • Page 34: Hopper Assembly Procedure

    ) . T h e H o p p e r s h o u l d b e a s s e m b l e d s o t h a t t h e " C H O R E - T I M E " d e - c a l s a r e o n o p p o s i t e s i d e s o f t h e h o p p e r .
  • Page 35 P u l l e y a n d f a s t e n e d t o t h e m a i n c a b l e , u s i n g ( 2 ) c a b l e c l a m p s .

  • Page 36: 100# Hopper

    . T h e o t h e r h a l f o f t h e c o v e r w i l l l a t c h i n p l a c e .
  • Page 37 H o p p e r L e v e l C o n t r o l S w i t c h i s i n s t a l l e d , i t i s l o c a t e d n e a r t h e c e n t e r o f t h e h o p p e r b o d y .

  • Page 38: Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension

    A s s e m b l i e s i n p l a c e o n t h e t u b e s . S e e F i g u r e 4 6 .
  • Page 39 " C O N T "...
  • Page 40 5 0 s h o w s t h e p r o p e r c l a m p l o c a t i o n o n t h e t u b e j o i n t .
  • Page 41 F i n a l l y , t i g h t e n t h e T u b e C l a m p s o n t h e f e e d e r t u b e s . C l a m p t h e j o i n t s s e c u r e l y , b u t d o n o t c r u s h t h e t u b e s .

  • Page 42: End Control Unit Assembly

    1 0 - 2 4 b o l t s ( i t e m s 4 ) . R e m o v e t h e T o p a n d B o t t o m C l o s u r e s o n t h e C o n t r o l U n i t t o f a s t e n a u g e r t o t h e p o w e r u n i t .

  • Page 43: Anti-Roost Installation

    - r o o s t i n s u l a t o r i n t h e c e n t e r g r o o v e o f t h e i n s u l a t o r a n d f a s t e n w i t h a 1 / 1 6 " c a b l e c l a m p a s s h o w n i n F i g u r e 5 5 .
  • Page 44 C l a m p C l a m p w i t h A n t i - R o o s t B r a c k e t a n d I n s u l a t o r I n s u l a t o r S p r i n g s h o u l d b e s t r e t c h e d t o 3 / 4 ”...
  • Page 45 .

  • Page 46: Auger Installation, Auger Brazing

    .
  • Page 47 B e g i n n i n g a t t h e r e l a x e d p o s i t i o n , m e a s u r e t h e r e q u i r e d a m o u n t o f s t r e t c h . M a r k t h e a u g e r a t t h a t p o i n t .
  • Page 48 9 . C a r e f u l l y r e m o v e t h e l o c k i n g p l i e r s w h i l e h o l d i n g o n t o t h e A n c h o r a n d B e a r i n g A s s e m b l y a n d a u g e r s e c u r e l y .

  • Page 49: Intermediate Control

    E n d C o n t r o l U n i t .
  • Page 50 . R e m o v e t h e t w o h e x h e a d s c r e w s o n t h e c o n t r o l t o p .

  • Page 51: Indexing The Feeder Line

    M o d e l H 2 s y s t e m s s h o u l d a l w a y s b e s e t o n t h e " C O N T "...

  • Page 52: Meal-Time Feeding Guidelines

    M o d e l C o n l y : S e t t h e F e e d L e v e l T u b e a t t h e f i f t h h o l e f r o m t h e b o t - t o m , f o r b o t h c r u m b l e s a n d p e l l e t e d f e e d s .

  • Page 53: Controlling The Feeders (Optional Equipment)

    3 4 3 8 5 C o n t r o l P a n e l o r t h e 3 4 5 7 4 T i m e C l o c k C o n t r o l .

  • Page 54: Wiring Diagrams: Single Phase & Three Phase

    End & Intermediate Control Wiring Diagrams: Single Phase(∅) Single Phase(∅) Wiring Diagram Single Phase(∅) Wiring Diagram: w/Motor Starter • Page 54 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 55 End & Intermediate Control Wiring Diagrams: Three Phase(∅) Three Phase(∅) Wiring Diagram: 220/230 V. Three Phase(∅) Wiring Diagram: 380/415 V. • Page 55 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Part List For Model C, C2, G, & H2 Feeding Systems

    Feeder Line Components ..........59 Model C Feeder Assemblies .......... 60 Model C2 Feeder Assemblies .

  • Page 57: 200# Hopper Components, 100# Hopper Components

    Part No. 28210. The 100# Hopper Assembly may be ordered under Part No. 28220. The 100# Hopper Assembly, including the Cover, may be ordered under Part No. 28240. • Page 57 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Single Boot Components, Twin Boot Components

    Latch Pin Ass’y 2683 Jumper Wire Kit 5960 Danger Decal 2527-9 *The Jumper Wire Kit includes an insulated piece of High-Voltage Wire (part no. 28994) and (2) cable clamps. • Page 58 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Feeder Line Components

    Example: 6820-200 would be a 200’ roll of 6820 Auger. --12 ft., 4 hole tube 6854-7 --10 ft., 4 hole tube 6854-4 --10 ft., 3 hole tube 6854-5 -- 9 ft., 4 hole tube 6854-1 • Page 59 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Model C Feeder Assemblies

    Model C Feeder Assemblies Standard Model C Feeder I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n P a r t N o . Grill 6906 Grill Support 6461 Feed Level Tube 2508 Feed Level Tube for Turkeys...

  • Page 61: Model C2 Feeder Assemblies

    *These items may be ordered as an assembly under Part No. 29514. 1-Piece Model C2 Feeder Item Description Part No. Model C2 Feeder Pan 25281 1-Piece Support Cone (windowless) 33885 Grill 25280 1-Piece Model C2 Feeder 34569 • Page 61 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Model H2 Feeder Assemblies

    Model H2 Feeder Assemblies I t e m D e s c r i p t i o n P a r t N o . Model H2 Cone (w/o Feed Windows) 24900-5 Model H2 Feeder Pan 24901 Feed Chute...

  • Page 63: Model G Feeder Assemblies

    *These items may be ordered as an assembly under Part No. 34538. 1-Piece Model G Feeder Item Description Part No. Feeder Pan 7700 1-Piece Support Cone (windowless) 33885 Grill 29300 1-Piece Model G Feeder 34567 • Page 63 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Power Unit Assemblies

    3259-100 1/2 HP 348 RPM Three Phase 50 Hz 220/380 Use with all Control Units 3259-128 1/2 HP 348 RPM Three Phase 60 Hz Use with all Control Units • Page 64 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Model C End Control-Single Phase And Three Phase

    90 Degree Connector 23810 23810 Gasket 6968-1 6968-1 Switch Actuator Pin 8757 8757 10-32 Locknut 6963 6963 Danger Decal 2527-9 2527-9 Spring 6972 6972 Anti-Roost Guard 2798 2798 Paddle 24848 24848 • Page 65 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Model C Intermediate Control-Single Phase And Three Phase

    Pivot Bracket 25048 25048 Reducing Seal 7815 - - - - Paddle Retainer 25045 25045 Vinyl Tubing 7814 - - - - Water Tight Connector 24685 - - - - • Page 66 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Model C2 End Control-Single Phase And Three Phase

    Switch Insulation 1907-5 1907-5 Mount Bracket 34309 34309 Switch Actuation Pin 8757 8757 14" Flexible Conduit 26982-1 - - - - 90 Degree Connector 23810 23810 Anti-Roost Guard 2798 2798 • Page 67 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 68: Model C2 Intermediate Control-Single Phase And Three Phase

    - - - - Reducing Seal 7815 - - - - **The Intermediate Control may be ordered without the Pan, Grill, Adjustment Cone, and Support Cone Assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 25422. • Page 68 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Model H2 End Control-Single Phase And Three Phase

    Switch Insulation 1907-5 1907-5 14" Flexible Conduit 26982-1 - - - - 90 Degree Connector 23810 23810 Anti-Roost Guard 2798 2798 Switch Actuation Pin 8757 8757 Danger Decal 2527-9 2527-9 • Page 69 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 70: Model H2 Intermediate Control-Single Phase And Three Phase

    25046 Switch Insulation 1907-5 1907-5 Back Cover 25047 25047 Gasket 6968-1 6968-1 Switch Paddle 24848 24848 Switch Actuation Pin 8757 8757 Pivot Bracket 25048 25048 Paddle Retainer 25045 25045 • Page 70 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Model G End Control-Single Phase And Three Phase

    14” Flexible Conduit 26982-1 - - - - Support Cone 28134 28134 Control Adjustment Cone 29064 29064 90 Degree Connector 23810 23810 Feeder Pan 7700 7700 Anti-Roost Guard 2798 2798 • Page 71 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Model G Intermediate Control-Single Phase And Three Phase

    6972 16-3 SJO Cord 2290-2 - - - - Gasket 6968-1 6968-1 1/2” Watertight Connector 24685 - - - - Switch Actuation Pin 8757 8757 Actuator Switch 7114 7114 • Page 72 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 73: 2883 Power Winch

    1" Bearing 4937 Spacer 4936 Retaining Ring 3556 Washer 2955-2 Winch Drum 3723 Drum Shaft 3637 Setscrew Winch Frame 3719 Setscrew 3727 Cable Hook 2985 Grease Zerk 24499 Washer 2499 • Page 73 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 74: Miscellaneous Suspension Components

    (noted) over any Model G Grill wire. Then continue snapping the notches into position in a clockwise direction. Secure Extension using hardware supplied. Start Here • Page 74 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 75: Maintaining The Floor Feeder

    A L W A Y S D I S C O N N E C T P O W E R T O T H E S Y S T E M W H E N S E R -...
  • Page 76 , a c c o r d i n g t o t h i s m a n u a l . 9 . R e p l a c i n g t h e b a t t e r i n g i n t h e A g r i - T i m e r : A .

  • Page 77: Trouble Shooting The Floor Feeding System

    P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e C o r r e c t i v e A c t i o n None of the feeder...
  • Page 78 P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e C o r r e c t i v e A c t i o n Auger runs erratically. Frozen or cracked bearing at Replace bearing.
  • Page 79 T h i s p a g e i n t e n t i o n a l l y l e f t b l a n k . • Page 79 Model C, C2, G, & H2 Operator’s Manual...
  • Page 80 Description of Change Updated warranty information Updated miscellaneous part numbers in parts lists. Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information. Chore-Time Equipment, A Division of CTB, Inc. P.O. Box 2000, Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 U.S.A. Printed in the U.S.A.

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