Chore-Time H2 PLUS Installation & Operator's Instruction Manual page 34

Model H2™ Plus Feeding Systems
The correct feeder pan height adjustment is the area
where the bird's neck meets its breast is equal to the top
edge of the feeder pan.
The feeder setting should be placed in #2
position for broilers and setting #4 with
turkeys for most applications.
The adjustment settings are easy to under-
stand and change by placing the lip of the
feed pan on the tabs of the feeder support.
The settings are based by the pan lip edge
resting on one of the seven tabs. See Figure
22 on Page 14.
Feed texture and consistency, type of bird, or other variables may make it necessary to change
to another feed setting position. The combination of proper pan height, feeder setting, and
feeder operation will result in optimum feeder performance. The operator will learn what per-
forms best for his/her situation with experience.
End Control and Intermediate Control Pans
At installation time, the end control pan of the feeder was placed to be 10 feet (3 m) from the
end of the building to allow the birds access around the end of the feeder line. It is important the
that feed setting of the end control pan be the same as the rest of the feeder pans so the birds
can activate the feeder.
The intermediate control is placed on the feeder line when partial house brooding is desired. It is
important that the intermediate control be installed at least 2 feeder pans away from the curtain
or partition so the birds will activate the feeder line. The feed setting for the intermediate control
should be the same as the rest of the feeder pans on the feeder line. A toggle switch or discon-
nect is used to bypass the power to the intermediate control. This allows the intermediate con-
trol to serve as a standard feeder after brooding. The feeder can be changed from full house
operation to partial house brooding with the activation of the switch.
Controlling the Feeders (optional equipment)
A time clock control is used with the feeding system to reduce excessive feeder operation time
and limit feed wastage. The basic use of a time clock control is to allow periods of time during
the day for the birds to reduce the feed level in the feeder pans and to limit the possibility of the
birds creating a high feed level and wasting feed. This is not to be confused with lighting pro-
grams that have become very common place. If lighting or intermittent lighting programs are to
be used, the use of the time clock control will be limited to just the light period. Caution should
be used to not restrict the feed from the birds during the light period. Experience with the
feeding system will determine how the time clock control is used.
The MODEL H2™PLUS Feeding System may be controlled by the #34385 Control Panel or the
#34574 Time Clock Control. Refer to the instructions supplied with each control for information.
Electro-guard Operation
The electro-guard chargers should be wired on a separate electrical circuit so the anti-roost sys-
tem can be shut off using a switch next to the entrance door when someone enters the building.
Birds are less likely to become wild and flighty if the anti-roost is off when people are in the
building.
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