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MODEL ATF™ PLUS
Feeding System
Installation and Operators Manual
July 2023
MF1814C

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  • Page 1 MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Installation and Operators Manual July 2023 MF1814C...

  • Page 2: Chore-Time Warranty

    (“Warranty”). Chore-Time provides for an extension of the aforementioned Warranty period (“Extended Warranty Period”) with respect to certain Product parts. 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. the factory of manufacture or (b) replace the Product or Component Part free of charge, F.O.B.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chore-Time Warranty ........
  • Page 4 Contents - continued Topic Page Single Phase Wiring Diagram ............33 End &...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS 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

    Safety Instructions MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Safety Instructions Follow Safety Instructions Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment safety signs. Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices. Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Decal Descriptions DANGER: Moving Auger This decal is placed on the Panel Weldment.

  • Page 7: General

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Recommendations & Guidelines The Chore-Time Adult Turkey Feeder is recommended for birds 5 to 6 weeks old and over. See the chart for feeder space recommendations. Adult Tom Turkeys: 45 to 50 birds per pan.

  • Page 8: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Glossary of Terms Sensor Plus control: End control: Electronic Switch Mechanical Switch A feeder, equipped with a switch, A feeder, equipped with a (located at the power unit), used switch, (located at the power to control the feeding system.

  • Page 9: Planning The Floor Feeding System

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Planning the Floor Feeding System Electro-Guard: A high voltage, low current shocking device used to keep birds from setting on the feeder line. 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. 10' [3 m] 10' [3 m] Minimum...

  • Page 10: Suspension System

    Suspension System MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System 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.
  • Page 11 Figure 3. For Systems over 350’ (107 m) Description Full Line Suspension Kit 1’ (30 cm) maximum Swivel Pulley 3.5" (8.9 cm) Pulley Power Winch Key #7 + 2’ (61 cm) Maximum Distance of Travel Double Clamp Here 3’ (90 cm) Maximum 10 Drop Line 11 Single Clamp Here...
  • Page 12 Figure 4.For Systems up to 350’ (107 m) Description Swivel Pulley Full Line Suspension Kit 1’ (30 cm) maximum Power Winch 3’ (90 cm) maximum 3.5" (8.9 cm) Pulley...

  • Page 13: Suspension System Offeset

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Suspension System Suspension System Offeset Figure 5. Suspension System with Off-Sets Screw Hook Installation Screw the hook into the truss the full length of the threads to prevent bending. The openings of the screw hooks must be pointed away from the direction of travel when the Power Winch raises the feeder line, see figure 6.

  • Page 14: Ceiling Hook Installation

    Suspension System MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Ceiling Hook Installation Item Description Part No. Ceiling Hook 28550 Steel Truss Wood Truss 1/4-20 Lag Screw Cable Travel Direction Weld Figure 1.Ceiling Hook Installation Swivel Pulley Installation Figure 7.Swivel Pulley Install MF1814C...

  • Page 15: Power Winch Installation

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Suspension System Power Winch Installation 1. Bolt the Power Winch, fully assembled, to a 2x8 (50x200 mm) board or other fixture that will span at least 3 rafters. The brake mechanism will protrude on one side. For feeder lines over 350 feet (106 m), install a 2985 Cable Hook between the mounting bolt and Power Winch frame, as shown in Figure 22.

  • Page 16: Hopper Assembly Procedure

    1. Loosely, assemble the 200# Hopper Side Panels, as shown in Figure 10, using 1/4-20 bolts and 1/4-20 hex nuts (supplied in Hardware Package). The Hopper should be assembled so that the "CHORE-TIME" decals are on opposite sides of the hopper.

  • Page 17: Feeder Assembly

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Feeder Assembly Feeder Assembly MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System 1. Attach (4) pan supports to the pan shield using the (4) carriage bolts and plastic lock nuts. Then tighten the nuts. Figure 11. Pan Shield Assembly 2.
  • Page 18 Feeder Assembly MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Install two cables at each feed level tube as shown, see figure 15. The cable stop should be located on the inside of the feed level tube and pulled up tight against the inside. NOTE: After the feeder operates, re-adjustment of the feed level tubes may be done to achieve the desired feed level.

  • Page 19: Feeder Tube Assembly

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension Feeder Tube Assembly 1. Slide one Pan Assembly onto the Feeder Tube for each outlet hole. Lift the Drop Tube through the Pan Shield so the Feeder Tube can slide through the holes in the sides of the Drop Tube. Install the Pan Assemblies so that all the Swing Down Pan Supports are on the same side of the feeder line.
  • Page 20 Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System 3. Place a Tube Clamp Assembly or Clamp/Anti-Roost Bracket at each joint. Figure 20 shows the standard Clamp and Clamp/Anti-Roost Bracket. Make sure that each tube fits as far as possible into the belled end of the next tube. The outlet holes must point down.

  • Page 21: Control Unit Installation

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension Control Unit Installation The assembly instructions are very similar for the 49148 Control Assembly and the 49146 Control Assembly. The primary differences between the controls are in the electrical components and protection devices. 49148 Control Unit Sensor Plus 49146 Control Unit Figure 23.
  • Page 22 Three Phase: Refer to applicable electrical standards for connecting Power Unit to Control Unit. Components are not supplied by Chore-Time. 7. Insert the flex cable that is attached to the control switch through the hole in the control unit pan shield and attach the Romex connector to the handy box, see figure 27.

  • Page 23: Auger Installation

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension 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. Manboot 3/98 BE CAREFUL WHEN WORKING WITH AUGER! To avoid kinking the auger, be careful not to drop the rolled auger when handling.
  • Page 24 Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System 5. Slide the Drive Tube and flat washer over the output shaft on the Power Unit, as shown in Figure 28. 6. Attach the auger to the output shaft of the Power Unit. Use the Drive Block to secure the auger to the Output Shaft.

  • Page 25: Auger Stretch

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension Auger stretch: The auger needs to be stretched 7" (180 mm) per 100’ (30 m). Example: A 300’ (90 m) feeder line requires 21" (500 mm) of stretch. Beginning at the relaxed position, measure the required amount of stretch. Mark the auger at that point.

  • Page 26: Auger Brazing

    Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System 11. Install the Bearing Retainer and fasten with a tube clamp. Keep the Bearing Retainer flush with the end of the anchor for safety. Set screws CAUTION KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM PINCH POINTS WHEN Alignment pins Auger...

  • Page 27: Winch Adjustable Feed Level Tubes (Optional Equipment)

    Winch Adjustable Feed Level Tubes (optional equipment) Chore-Time’s MODEL ATF™ PLUS feeding system can be equipped to provide winch adjustable Feed Level Tubes. New systems can be ordered with this feature. Existing system can be (easily) upgraded to include Feed Level Tube winching components.
  • Page 28 Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System 2. Anchor spring to clamp on each side of the winch, see figure 34. Attach the Tube Clamp/Spring assemblies to the feeder line tube at a maximum distance of 100 feet (30 m) from the winch, see figure 32. Split Bolt Cable Clamp Cable...
  • Page 29 MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension 6. There is not enough room between the feed hopper and the first feeder pan to attach and stretch the spring. Install the spring in between the first and second pan after the hopper. Then route the cable back to the first pan and attach to the feed tube cable assemblies, see figure 37.

  • Page 30: Anti-Roost Installation

    Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Anti-Roost Installation 1. Unroll the bulk anti-roost cable. Note: If the cable is unrolled as shown in Figure 39, 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 31 MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension The Poultry Trainer is used to power all Anti-Roost lines in a house, see figure 43. The Line Charger is used to power individual Anti-Roost lines in a house, see figure 44. Figure 42.
  • Page 32 Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Figure 44. 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. Remember, the Anti-Roost System should be grounded through the poultry trainer. MF1814C...

  • Page 33: Wiring Diagrams

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams Sensor Plus End & Intermediate Control Wiring Diagrams: Single Phase  Single Phase Wiring Diagram Single Phase Wiring Diagram MF1814C...

  • Page 34: End & Intermediate Control Wiring Diagrams: Three Phase

    Wiring Diagrams MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System End & Intermediate Control Wiring Diagrams: Three Phase Three Phase Wiring Diagram: 220/230V. Three Phase Wiring Diagram: 380/415 V. MF1814C...

  • Page 35: Parts Listings

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Parts Listings Parts Listings 200# Hopper Components Item Description Part No. Hopper Cover (w/o hole) 28208 Hopper Cover (w/ hole) 28702 Tube Support Assembly 14367 Clamp 13948 Chain 2128-1 Hopper Side (4 req’d 2680 Boot Hanger 2671 Hanger Bracket Assembly 2681...

  • Page 36: Model Atf™Plus Pan Components

    Parts Listings MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System MODEL ATF™PLUS Pan Components MF1814C...

  • Page 37: Optional Parts

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Parts Listings Optional Parts THE H2 PLUS PAN ADAPTER IS MADE UP OF TWO PARTS PLUS H2 PAN PART NO. 41474 INCLUDES 41100-1 & -2 TOP HALF PART NO. 41100-1 BOTTOM HALF PART NO. 41100-2 H2 PLUS PAN PART NO.

  • Page 38: Power Unit Components

    Parts Listings MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Power Unit Components 3259-34 3259-39 3259-98 3259-100 Item Description Part No. Part No. Part No. Part No. Pinion Assembly 5046 5046 5046 5046 Cord Assembly 28028 Connector (90 degree) 4228 4228 4228 Motor 4229 5703 5977...

  • Page 39: Model Atf™ Plus Control Unit Components (Sensor Plus) Part # 49148

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Parts Listings MODEL ATF™ PLUS Control Unit Components (Sensor Plus) Part # 49148 Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Tube Support 27891 1/2" Water Tight Connector 24685 Danger Decal 2527-9 Cord Assembly 4999-100 Cover Insulator Assembly 49043 Anti-Roost Guard...
  • Page 40 Parts Listings MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System MODEL ATF™ PLUS Control Unit Components: Part No. 49146 Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Cover, Insulator Assembly 49043 Drop Tube Assembly 49147 Danger Decal 2527-9 Pan Support 49171 Tube Support 27891 Conduit Assembly 27866...

  • Page 41: Drop Tube Assembly: Part No. 49147

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Parts Listings Drop Tube Assembly: Part No. 49147 Item Description Part No. Control Drop Tube Weldment 49145 Cover 6053 Guard Assembly 4892 90° Conduit Connector 24726 Switch Bracket Assembly 6045 Barrier 6936 Conduit Assembly 27866 Paddle 4890 Diaphragm Assembly...

  • Page 42: Single Boot Components: Part No. 6821

    Parts Listings MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Single Boot Components: Part No. 6821 Item Description Part No. Boot Weldment 4224 Tube Clamp 24062 Outlet Tube 4556 Sleeve 5648 3/16 x 1" Pin 2960-1 Bearing 2689 Washer 2955-14 Anchor 38540 5/16-18 x 7/8 low head cap screw 47867 Anchor and Bearing Ass’y 39372 Cannonball...

  • Page 43: Feed Level Tube Winch Kit: Part No. 46218

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Parts Listings Feed Level Tube Winch Kit: Part No. 46218 Item Description Part No. Spring .62 x 11" 24302 Cable Assembly 14278 3/32" 7 x 19 Galv. Cable 28394 2" Tube Clamp 29520 1/8" Cable Clamp 14898 Feed Level Tube Winch 43391...

  • Page 44: Miscellaneous Suspension Components

    Parts Listings MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Miscellaneous Suspension Components Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. 3/16" Cable 1213 Winch Handle Pin 3761 Cable Lock 14337 Winch Drive Tube (4’) 2884-1 Pulley with Swivel 3004 Winch Drive Tube (8’) 2884-2 Heavy Duty Pulley 2014...

  • Page 45: Maintaining The Model Atf™ Plus Feeding System

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Maintaining the MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Maintaining the MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System The MODEL ATF™ PLUS require 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

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System 7. If the system must be disassembled, extreme caution must be used to prevent injury from springing auger. A. Disconnect power to the entire system. B. Pull the Anchor and Bearing Assembly and approximately 18” (45 cm) of auger out of the BE CAREFUL WHEN WORKING WITH AUGER! boot.

  • Page 47: Trouble Shooting The Model Atf™ Plus Feeding System

    MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Trouble Shooting the MODEL ATF™ PLUS Feeding System Trouble Shooting the MODEL ATF™ PLUS 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 48 Description of ChangeECO 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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