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- Page 1 ® REVOLUTION 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Installation and Operators Manual ACCU-CLICK™ Manual Actuator System July 2023 MF2441D...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Topic Page Warranty ............... 4 About This Manual . - Page 3 Contents - continued Topic Page Initial Start-up of the Feeding System ........... . .41 General Operation of the Rev.
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Page 4: Warranty
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. -
Page 5: About This Manual
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System About This Manual About This Manual The intent of this manual is to help you in two ways. One is to follow step-by-step in the order of assembly of your product. The other way is for easy reference if you have questions in a particular area. Important: Read ALL instructions carefully before starting construction. -
Page 6: Safety Instructions
General Information ® The Chore-Time REVOLUTION 8 and 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding Systems have been designed to feed poultry. Using this equipment for any other purpose or in a way not within the operating recommendations specified in this manual will void the warranty and may cause personal injury. -
Page 7: Manufacturer's Recommendations: Birds Per Pan
* NOTICE: The above Manufacturer’s recommendations do not constitute a product warranty and are in no way to be considered as a guarantee of performance for poultry production. In addition, the above information in no way alters or revises the terms and conditions of any applicable Chore-Time manufacturer’s warranty. MF2441D... -
Page 8: Planning The Suspension System
Planning the Suspension System REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Planning the Suspension System 1.Select the House Layout. A. Optional Mid Line Controls may be used for partial house brooding. See Figure 1.. Figure 1. Component location diagram for systems up to 400 feet [122 m]. (Top View). B. -
Page 9: General Installation Information
General Installation Information Please read the installation instructions in this manual prior to beginning the installation. This manual provides the necessary information on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Chore-Time feeding equipment you have purchased. The suspension, hopper assembly, feeder line installation, and anti-roost installation is the same for each system, except where noted otherwise. -
Page 10: Installing The Suspension System
Installing the Suspension System REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System B. For systems over 350' [107 m] Figure 4. Suspension for systems over 350’ [107 m] 2.Locate the Power Lift Winch. The Power Lift Winch requires a support that will span, in a wood frame house at least 3 rafters, and in a steel frame house at least 2 rafters. -
Page 11: Installing The Main Winch Cable
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Installing the Suspension System 2.Attach the Power Lift Winch Support (with the Power Winch secured) to the ceiling at the center of the feeder line. See Figure 7. The Power Lift Winch Support must be parallel to the feeder line and must span at least 3 rafters in a wood frame house and 2 rafters in a steel frame house. -
Page 12: Screw Hook Installation
Installing the Suspension System REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System 3.Extend the 3/16” [5 mm] Main Winch Cable the full length of the feeder line. Attach the cable temporarily to the ceiling with nails, staples, or some type of fasteners. Figure 10 shows a double back arrangement for feed lines over 350' [107 m]. -
Page 13: Ceiling Hook Installation
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Installing the Suspension System 3.Screw the hook into the truss the full length of the threads to prevent bending. 4.The openings of the screw hooks must be pointed away from the direction of travel when the Power Winch raises the feeder line. - Page 14 Installing the Suspension System REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System shows a “throwback” cable arrangement. 967-4 2/01 Figure 17. "Throwback" cable arrangement 4.Begin installing suspension drops at the winch and proceed to the ends of the feeder line. Keep the main cable tight between drops.
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Page 15: Hopper Assembly Procedure
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Hopper Assembly Procedure Hopper Assembly Procedure The 150 lb. Hopper Assembly is NOT designed for single-point suspension. The upper cross brace is designed for supporting the drop tube ONLY. This Hopper Assembly is to have Two-point suspension as stated. Assembly 1.Assemble the 1/4-20 x 1-1/2”... -
Page 16: Suspend The Hopper
Hopper Assembly Procedure REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System 4.Assemble suspension angles and suspension braces around feeder line boot (single or twin), using 1/4-20 x 1/ 2” Hex bolts and nuts (supplied in hardware package), see figure 19. Note: The larger holes on the ends of the suspension angles need to be on the upper side of the assembly. -
Page 17: Feeder Pan Assembly
Figure 21. Assembly Box Construction This information and assembly only applies to Rev. 12 and 8 feeder installations. Chore-Time recommends building an assembly box to aid in assembling the Rev. 12 and 8 feeders for pan assembly procedure option 1(see next page). - Page 18 Feeder Pan Assembly REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Pan Assembly Procedure for Rev. 12 and 8 Feeders (Option 1) 1.Place a Grill in the pan assembly box fixture. 2.Rotate brood adjustment until cover washer is flush with outer cone, see figure 22. Rotate before installing grill Figure 22.
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Page 19: Installing The Pivot Clip
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Feeder Pan Assembly Pan Assembly Procedure for Rev. 12 and 8 Feeders (Option 2) 1.Place cone assembly on a flat surface. 2.Rotate brood adjustment until cover washer is flush with outer cone, see figure 24. Rotate before installing grill Figure 24. -
Page 20: Feeder Line Planning
Feeder line planning REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Feeder line planning ACCU-CLICK™ Actuator Layout figured on 96 pans in brood area, 1848-21 09/2014 Figure 27. Typical building layout for Actuator placement. Figure 28. Pan orientation on feeder tube. Determine the feeder layout to be installed. - Page 21 REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Feeder line planning Below is an overview of the feeder installed with the spring brackets and actuator wire installed. It is very important that the pans be installed with the pivot bracket on the correct side!!! 1749-29 09/2014 Figure 29.Feeder layout Terminal spring brackets at...
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Page 22: Feeder Line Assembly And Suspension
Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension ACCU-CLICK™ Actuator Installation The actuator assembly is to be installed in the middle of the total pans the actuator is to operate. Using two half clamps provided with the actuator attach the actuator assembly to the feeder tube between two pans. - Page 23 REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension 3.Install a Tube Wire Clip (55649) on each Feeder as shown. 4.Install the Tube Wire Clip on the side of the Feeder that is toward the Belled end of Feeder Tube (Winch/ pulling end).
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Page 24: Assemble And Suspend The Feeder Line
Control pan must be a Control Tube. Figure 35. Attaching Feeder Tube Assemblies 3.To achieve total feed drop out all along the system, the Chore-Time Logo should be centered at the crown of the tubes and all the Hangers should be installed as shown in Figure 36. - Page 25 Figure 40. Cable Lock Threading end of next tube. if providing total drop out, tubes should be rotated so that the Chore-Time Logo is on crown of tube. make sure the clamps are located, as shown in Figure 38. when tightening the actuator tube the top must be flat.
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Page 26: End Control And Boot Assembly Installation
End Control and Boot Assembly Installation REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System End Control and Boot Assembly Installation The End Control Unit must be at least 10 feet [3 m] from the end of the building to allow birds access around the end of the feeder line. -
Page 27: Auger Installation
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Auger Installation Auger Installation Note: Use extreme caution when working with the auger. The auger is under tension and may spring causing personal injury. Wear protective clothing, gloves, and safety glasses when working with the auger. - Page 28 Auger Installation REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System 6.Turn the Drive Tube Weldment into the auger, then attach to the output shaft of the Power Unit, as shown in Figure 44. Use the Driver Block to secure the auger to the Output Shaft. Figure 44.
- Page 29 REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Auger Installation End Control Motor Wiring 1749-16 09/14 Figure 46. Wiring the Motor 9.Attach all covers and wire according to the wiring section of this manual. 10.Pull the auger at the boot end until it begins stretching.
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Page 30: Auger Brazing
Auger Installation REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System 12.Insert the Anchor Assembly into the auger until it touches the washer at the back of the anchor. Tighten the setscrews in the CAUTION center of the anchor until they touch the auger, then tighten a maximum of 1/2 turn. -
Page 31: Actuator Installation
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Actuator Installation Actuator Installation Installing Spring Brackets: 1.Install the terminal Spring and Bracket (using (2) 1/4-20 x 3 1/4-20 x 3.00 Bolt inch hex bolts) at the control unit, see figure 51 and 54. If 1749-46 2/2014 necessary the last pan may need to be setup to push the vari-... - Page 32 Actuator Installation REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Unroll the actuator wire and lay the wire behind the pivot brackets on the feeders. Do not allow the wire to feed from the side!! This will cause excess waves and kinks. Actuator wire Figure 55.Lay actuator wire behind pivot bracket Important! Do Not allow the wire to unroll from the side...
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Page 33: Installing Actuator Wire
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Actuator Installation Installing actuator wire: 1.Beginning at the terminal spring bracket or if a pusher pan is used start at that spring bracket. Slide the end of the actuator wire through the two holes in the bracket and through the center of the end spring, see figure 56 Figure 56. - Page 34 Actuator Installation REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System 5.At the terminal spring bracket end; pull any slack in the actuator wire out from the actuator end, which was clamped in the previous step. 6.Clamp with pliers once slack has been removed from the actuator wire, see figure 58. Important! Hold both ends of the actuator wire when cutting.
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Page 35: Setting Accu-Click™ Actuator
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Actuator Installation Setting ACCU-CLICK™ Actuator 1.Once all actuators are installed operate actuators to the fully open brood position, see figure 2.To set actuator in the fully open brood position turn the actuator handle counterclockwise until the actuator stops. -
Page 36: Mid-Line Control
The Mid-Line Control makes it possible to operate the feeding system when birds are confined away from the End Control Unit. Chore-Time recommends placing the Mid-Line Control Feeder at least 2 pans away from the curtain or partition, see figure 63. - Page 37 REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Mid-Line Control Sensor Plus Switch: a. Assemble the Mid-Line Control over the outlet hole in Tube as shown in Figure 65. b. Attach the Mid Line Control to the tube using the clamp on lid, and secure with the 10-24 screw supplied.
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Page 38: Anti-Roost Installation
Anti-Roost Installation REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Anti-Roost Installation 1.Unroll the bulk anti-roost cable. Note: If the cable is unrolled as shown in Figure 66, taking 5 loops of the coil with one hand, then changing hands to remove 5 loops as it is unrolled, it will lie flat during installation. - Page 39 REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Anti-Roost Installation 11.Install the Poultry Trainer or Line Charger, as shown in Figure 70 or 71. The Poultry Trainer is used to power all Anti-Roost lines in a house. The Line Charger is used to power individual Anti-Roost lines in a house. See Figure 71. Route the charger wire from the Poultry Trainer or Line Charger to the Anti-Roost system.
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Page 40: Electro-Guard Operation
Anti-Roost Installation REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Insulated Charger Wire Anti-Roost Wire (800 Volt Minimum Line Charger/Poultry Trainer Figure 71. Line Charger Installation 12.The anti-roost system must be on a separate electrical circuit, allowing the system to be disconnected by a switch near the door. -
Page 41: Feeder Management And Operation
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Feeder Management and Operation Feeder Management and Operation This section provides you with valuable information concerning feeder operation and management. It is important that you read this information and understand how the feeding system was designed to operate. Once you become familiar with the system, you may custom operate it to fit your individual needs. -
Page 42: General Operation Of The Rev. 8 And 12 Feeders
The VariBrood should be operated on a time clock. Chore-Time recommends the brood opening be fully open for the first 2 days. -
Page 43: Revolution® Feeding System Operation Guide
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Feeder Management and Operation The feeder should be set on the #4 position for most applications. The adjustment settings are easy to understand and change. Setting numbers are embossed on the top of the grill so they may be easily seen, see figure Figure 74. -
Page 44: End Control And Mid Line Control Pans
Feeder Management and Operation REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System End Control and Mid Line 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. -
Page 45: Maintenance
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Maintenance Maintenance Floor Feeding System Maintenance The REVOLUTION® Feeder require’s minimum maintenance. However, a routine periodic inspection of the equipment will prevent unnecessary problems. Maintenance should be done by a qualified technician. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT. -
Page 46: Sensor Plus™ Sensor Switch Adjustment For Control Units
Maintenance REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System SENSOR PLUS™ Sensor Switch Adjustment for Control Units The SENSOR PLUS™ Pan Half Round Sensor Switch is adjusted at the factory to a sensitivity of .25'' [6 mm] from the face of the sensor and a time delay of 15 seconds with the range selector in the “2” position.The time delay adjustment is 0 seconds to 600 seconds. -
Page 47: Power Lift Winch Maintenance
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Maintenance To reinstall the Anchor and Bearing Assembly: 1.Insert the Anchor Assembly into the auger until it touches the washer at the back of the anchor. Tighten the setscrews in the center of the anchor until they touch the auger, then tighten a maximum of 1/2 turn. See 2.DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE SET SCREWS. -
Page 48: Trouble Shooting The Floor Feeding System
Trouble Shooting the Floor Feeding System REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Trouble Shooting the Floor Feeding System ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. Service and maintenance work should be done by a qualified technician only. -
Page 49: Wiring Diagrams
3259-84 Black Power Unit White White Black Black CHORE-TIME EQUIPMENT A DI VISION OF CTB INC. CHORE-TIME EQUIPMENT A DIVISION OF CTB INC. MILFORD, I NDIANA 4 6 542-2 00 0 MILFORD, INDIANA 4 65 42-2000 42663 MODEL C2 PLUS... -
Page 50: Sensor Plus™ Three Phase(Ø) Wiring
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Page 51: Mid Line Control Internal Wiring
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Wiring Diagrams Mid Line control internal wiring Sensor Plus™ Mid Line Control MF2441D... -
Page 52: Parts Listing
Parts Listing REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Parts Listing 150# Hopper Components Without With Cover Cover Item Description 48926 49267 Hopper Half 49028 49028 Cover 48675 Cable Assembly 2809-3 2809-3 Clevis Pin 2797-1 2797-1 Adjustment Bracket 2706 2706 Suspension Angle... -
Page 53: Single Boot Components Part No. 6822
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Parts Listing Part Number 49358-Hopper Suspension Kit Item Description Part No. Part No. Single Boot Twin Boot Clevis Pin, 5/16'' x 1'' 2797-1 2797-1 Adjustment Bracket 2706 2706 Hair Pin 2664 2664 Suspension Brace 48680... -
Page 54: Twin Boot Components Part No. 6824
Parts Listing REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Twin Boot Components Part No. 6824 Anchor Bearing Assembly Part No. 39372 Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Boot Weldment 3932 Setscrew 47867 Tube Clamp 24063 Anchor and Bearing Ass’y 39372 29373 Cannonball... -
Page 55: Feeder Line Components
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Parts Listing Feeder Line Components 1660-06 10/2000 Item Description Part No. 1/16'' Cable 1922 Charger Wire (165') 28994-165 Charger Wire (330') 28994-330 Spring 7551 1/16'' Cable Clamp 1826 Auger 6820-0 Tube Clamp 24063 Anti-Roost Bracket 24060... -
Page 56: Power Unit Assemblies
Parts Listing REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Power Unit Assemblies 1660-21 1/2001 Item Description 3259-84 3259-85 3259-98 3259-100 3259-128 Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Vent Plug 3523 3523 3523 3523 3523 5/16-18x5/8 Hex Hd Screw 4412-1 4412-1... - Page 57 REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Parts Listing This page left blank intentionally..MF2441D...
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Page 58: Sensor Plus End Control
Parts Listing REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Sensor Plus End Control Part No. 48047 Rev. 12 END CONTROL Part No. 48509 Rev. 8 END CONTROL MF2441D... - Page 59 REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Parts Listing Item Description Rev. 12 Feeder End Control Rev. 8 Feeder End Control (Part # 48047) (Part #48509) Support Bracket 48081 48081 Feeder Control Body 48080 48080 Machined Support Cone 48490 48490 Machined Inner Cone...
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Page 60: Sensor Plus Mid Line Control
Parts Listing REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Sensor Plus Mid Line Control Part No. 48048 Rev. 12 MID LINE CONTROL Part No. 48510 Rev. 8 MID LINE CONTROL Item Description Rev. 12 Mid line Control Rev. 8 Mid Line Control (Part no. -
Page 61: 50165 Accu-Click™ System
REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Parts Listing 50165 ACCU-CLICK™ System Item Part No. Description Item Part No. Description 50165 ACCU-CLICK Actuator Assembly 14585 Tube Closure Kit 4976 Torsion Spring 50187 Pawl Mount 50188 Pawl 4129-1 Grooved Pin 2525-75 Pawl Decal 50189... -
Page 62: Miscellaneous Suspension Components
Parts Listing REVOLUTION® 8 & 12 Feeder Variable Brood Feeding System Miscellaneous Suspension Components Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. 3/32" Cable 4973 Pulley Assembly 28429 3/16” Cable 1213 1/8" Cable 27975 Cable Lock 14337 Suspension Bracket 28550 Suspension Bracket with Screws 28832 Pulley with Swivel... -
Page 63: Feeder Components
Feeder Components 47678 47677 47676 47675 Item Description 47678 47677 47676 47675 Rev. 12 Spoke Feeder Rev. 12 Spoke Feeder Rev. 8 Spoke Feeder Rev. 8 Spoke Feeder with VariBrood Non Brood with VariBrood Non Brood Feeder Pan 46840 46840 46840 46840 Feeder Grill... - Page 64 Description of Change Was 2883 Winch 35577 Various Updated graphics 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...
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