Planning The Floor Feeding System - Chore-Time H2 PLUS Installation & Operator's Instruction Manual

Planning the Floor Feeding System

1. Select the House Layout.
A. Optional Mid Line Controls may be used for partial house brooding. See Figure 1.
Feed Bin
Figure 1. Component location diagram for systems up to 400 feet [122 m]. (Top View).
B. Systems with line lengths over 400' [122 m] should be split in the center, as shown in Figure 2. This will
reduce auger running time and eliminate the need for Mid-Line Controls for partial house brooding.
10' [3 m]
Minimum
Control Tube
Control Tube
End Control
& Power Unit
Figure 2. Component location diagram for systems over 400 feet [122 m]. (Top View).
2. Determine the Feed Bin location.
3. Determine the Brood Curtain location.
4. Determine the location for the End Control Pans, and if used the Mid Line Control Pans. The
Feeder Control Pans should be at least 10' [3 m] from the Wall or Brood Curtain.
5. Determine the distance to the Feeder Line from the Side Wall.
6. Determine the distance from the Feed Hoppers to the End Wall for a Straight Line Feeding System.
10' [3 m]
Minimum
Control Tube
Feed Hopper
Control Tube
Model H2™ Plus Feeding Systems
Brood Curtain
Control Tube
Mid Line Control
Control Tube
Brood Curtain
Control Tube
Feed Hoppers
Control Tube
Feed Bin
10' [3 m]
Minimum
End Control
& Power Unit
1523-112 4/.2002
10' [3 m]
Minimum
End Control
& Power Unit
1523-111 4/2002
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