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- Page 1 Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Installation and Operators Manual July 2023 MF232Q...
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Page 2: Chore-Time Warranty
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. the factory of manufacture, or (b) refund to the original purchaser the original purchase price, in lieu of such repair or replacement. -
Page 3: Conditions And Limitations
Warranty. Chore-Time shall not be liable for any consequential or special damage which any purchaser may suffer or claim to suffer as a result of any defect in the product. “Consequential” or special damages” as used herein include, but are not limited to, lost or damaged products or goods, costs of transportation, lost sales, lost orders, lost income, increased overhead, labor and incidental costs and operational inefficiencies. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Chore-Time Warranty ........ - Page 5 Contents - continued Topic Page Wiring Diagrams ............. . . 39 End &...
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Page 6: About This Manual
About This Manual Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ 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 7: Safety Instructions
General Support Information The Chore-Time Adult Turkey Feeding System, MODEL ATF™, has 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 8: Model Atf Recommendations & Guidelines
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Model ATF Recommendations & Guidelines The Chore-Time Adult Turkey Feeder is recommended for birds 5 to 6 weeks old and over. See “Manufacturer’s Recommendations: Birds per Pan” on page 9 for feeder space recommendations. Adult Tom Turkeys: 40 to 50 birds per pan. -
Page 9: 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. MF232Q... -
Page 10: Glossary Of Terms
Glossary of Terms Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Glossary of Terms Intermediate control: End control: A feeder, equipped with a A feeder, equipped switch, (located at the with a switch, power unit) used to control (located near the the feeding system. center of the feeder line) used to control the feeding... -
Page 11: Planning The Floor Feeding System
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Planning the Floor Feeding System Planning the Floor Feeding System 1. Select the House Layout. 10' [3 m] 10' [3 m] Minimum Minimum 2) Brood Curtain 1) Control Tube 1) Control Tube 3) Feed Hopper 4) Mid Line Control 1) Control Tube 5) End Control... -
Page 12: Suspension System
Suspension System Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Suspension System The feeder line suspension system is a vital part of your feeding system. Proper planning and installation is necessary to insure proper operation of the system. Use the chart below as a reference guide for determining support load requirements for your system. - Page 13 Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Suspension System Figure 3. For Systems over 350’ (107 m) Figure 4. For Systems up to 350’ (107 m) MF232Q...
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Page 14: Screw Hook Installation
Suspension System Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Figure 5. Suspension System with Offsets 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. Figure 6. -
Page 15: Ceiling Hook Installation
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Suspension 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 7. Pulley Installation Figure 8. Swivel Pulley Installation MF232Q... -
Page 16: Power Winch Installation
10. 5. Turn the winch drum one full revolution. Guide the cable against the flange at the bottom of the winch drum. The cable must not wrap over itself on the drum, but should be wrapped as close as possible to each previous wrap, see figure 10. -
Page 17: Hopper Assembly Procedure
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ 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. -
Page 18: Feeder Assembly
Feeder Assembly Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Feeder Assembly MODEL ATF™ Feeding System 1. Attach one Swing Down Pan Support and three regular Pan Supports to the Pan Shield using rivets supplied. Always attach the Swing Down Pan Support at the sam location on all pan shields. It will be necessary to support the Pan Shield while installing the rivets. -
Page 19: Adult Turkey Feeder Assembly
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Feeder Assembly Adult Turkey Feeder Assembly • Assemble the Feed Level Tube and Feed Level Ring as shown in Figure 17. • Note the direction of the arrow on the side of the Feed Level Tube. •... -
Page 20: Feeder Tube Assembly
Feeder Assembly Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ 5. Insert the Drop Tube into the Feed Level Tube Assembly, see figure 20. Install the pan shield supports in the slots in the drop tube. 6. With the bottom of the pan up, hook the swing down pan support. Then rotate the pan down to hook the remaining pan supports over the lip of the pan. -
Page 21: Feeder Line Assembly And Suspension
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension Feeder Line Installation 1. The tubes should be laying end to end in approximately the final location of the line. The expanded end of each tube should be toward the Hopper end to the line, see figure 23. 2. - Page 22 Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Figure 26. Adjustment Leveler and Hanger Installation. MF232Q...
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Page 23: Control Unit Installation
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension Control Unit Installation The assembly instructions are very similar for the 49040 Control Assembly and the 42343 Control Assembly. The primary differences between the controls are in the electrical components and protection devices. 49040 Control Pan 42343 Control Pan Sensor Plus Figure 27. - Page 24 Figure 30. Three Phase: Refer to applicable electrical standards for connecting Power unit to Control unit. Components are not supplied by Chore-Time. Figure 29. Drop Tube and Switch Assembly Figure 30. Conduit Installation 7. Insert the flex cable that is attached to the...
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Page 25: Auger Installation
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Feeder Line Assembly and 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 THE AUGER! Be careful not to drop the rolled auger when handling to avoid kinking the auger. - Page 26 Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ 7. Pull the auger at the boot end until it begins stretching then let it relax. In the relaxed position, mark the auger at the end of the boot. See Figure 33. 8.
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Page 27: Auger Brazing
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension Auger Brazing The auger should be brazed if it is necessary to splice or lengthen it. A bronze, flux coated rod is recommended. The ends of the auger should butt against each other, NOT THREAD INSIDE EACH OTHER. See Figure 35. The joint should be well filled with no sharp edges or tough corners to ware against the tube. -
Page 28: Winch Adjustable Feed Level Tubes (Optional Equipment)
Winch Adjustable Feed Level Tubes (optional equipment) Chore-Time’s Adult Turkey Feeder can be equipped to provide winch adjustable feed level tubes. New systems can be ordered with this feature. Existing systems can be (easily) upgraded to include feed level tube winching components. - Page 29 Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension 2. Anchor spring to clamp on each side of the winch, see figure 38. 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 36. Cable Cable Clamp Spring...
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Page 30: Intermediate Control (Optional Equipment)
The Intermediate Control makes it possible to operate the feeding system when birds are confined away from the End Control Unit. Chore-Time recommends placing the Intermediate Control Feeder at least 2 pans away from the curtain or partition, see figure 43. -
Page 31: Intermediate Control Operation
6. Wire the Intermediate Control as shown in the wiring diagram section of this manual. Intermediate Control Operation Chore-Time recommends having a toggle switch wired into the system to allow the feeder line to be changed from full house brooding to partial house brooding. -
Page 32: Anti-Roost Installation
Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Anti-Roost Installation 1. Unroll the bulk anti-roost cable. Note: If the cable is unrolled as shown in Figure 45, taking 5 loops of the coil with one hand and then changing hands to remove 5 loops as it is unrolled the cable will lie flat during installation. - Page 33 Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension 11. Install the Poultry Trainer or Line Charger, as shown in Figure Figure 48. Anti-Roost Installation at the Control Unit 12. Route the charger wire from the Poultry Trainer or Line Charger to the Anti-Roost system. Secure the Charger wire to the Anti-Roost cable, using a cable clamp.
- Page 34 Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Figure 50. Line Charger Installation 13. 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. MF232Q...
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Page 35: Maintaining The Model Atf™ Feeding System
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Maintaining the MODEL ATF™ Feeding System Maintaining the MODEL ATF™ Feeding System Floor Feeding System Maintenance The MODEL ATF™ requires 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 36: Switch Adjustment Procedure For The Control Units
Maintaining the MODEL ATF™ Feeding System Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Switch Adjustment procedure for the Control Units A. Turn the adjustment nut counter-clockwise until the switch clicks. B. Turn the adjustment nut clockwise until the switch clicks. C. Turn the adjustment nut counter-clockwise 3/4 turn. SENSOR PLUS™... -
Page 37: Power Lift Winch Maintenance
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Maintaining the MODEL ATF™ Feeding System 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 Figure 54. -
Page 38: Trouble Shooting The Model Atf™ Feeding System
Trouble Shooting the MODEL ATF™ Feeding System Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Trouble Shooting the MODEL ATF™ 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 39: Wiring Diagrams
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams End & Intermediate Control Wiring Diagrams: Single Phase(Ø) Single Phase(Ø) Wiring Diagram Single Phase(Ø) Wiring Diagram w/Motor Starter MF232Q... -
Page 40: End & Intermediate Control Wiring Diagrams: Three Phase(Ø)
Wiring Diagrams Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ End & Intermediate Control Wiring Diagrams: Three Phase(Ø) Three Phase(Ø) Wiring Diagram: 220/230 V. Three Phase(Ø) Wiring Diagram: 380/415 V. MF232Q... -
Page 41: Sensor Plus™ Internal Wiring
3259-84 Black Power Unit White White Black Black CHORE-TIME EQUIPMENT CHORE-TIME EQUIPMENT A DI VISION OF CTB INC. MILFORD, I NDIANA 46 542-200 0 A DIVISION OF CTB INC. MILFORD, INDIANA 4 65 42-20 00 42663 MODEL C2 PLUS 42680 MODEL C2 PLUS... -
Page 42: Sensor Plus™ Three Phase(Ø) Wiring
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Page 43: Intermediate Control Internal Wiring
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Wiring Diagrams Intermediate Control Internal Wiring MF232Q... -
Page 44: Parts Listing
Parts Listing Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Parts Listing 150# Hopper Components Without With Cover Cover 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 48679 48679 Suspension Brace 48680... -
Page 45: Hopper Mount Bracket (Optional)
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Parts Listing Hopper Mount Bracket (Optional) Part No. 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... -
Page 46: Single Boot Components Part No. 6821
Parts Listing Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Single Boot Components Part No. 6821 Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Boot Weldment 4224 Anchor and Bearing Ass’y 39372 Tube Clamp 24062 Cannonball 3531 Outlet Tube 4556 Sleeve 5648 3/16 x 1" Pin 2960-1 Latch Pin Ass’y 2683... -
Page 47: Twin Boot Components Part No. 8460
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Parts Listing Twin Boot Components Part No. 8460 Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Boot Weldment 8461 Anchor 29526 Tube Clamp 29520 Set Screw 1174 29523 Anchor and Bearing Ass’y 29530 Stub Tube 4163 Sleeve 5648... -
Page 48: Feeder Line Components
Parts Listing Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Feeder Line Components Item Description Part No. Auger 6820-0 ATF Auger Tube (1-Hole Tube) 6684 ATF Auger Tube (2-Hole Tube) 6685 ATF Auger Tube (3-Hole Tube) 6686 Anti-Roost Bracket 29516 Clamp 29520 Line Charger 29317 Hanger 4207... -
Page 49: Power Unit Components
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Parts Listing 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 ----... -
Page 50: Sensor Plus™ End Control Part No. 42343
Parts Listing Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Sensor Plus™ End Control Part No. 42343 Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Danger Decal 2527-9 Sensor retainer 46728 Tube support 27891 Plastic adapter plate 43819 Junction box 42627-8 Black tubing 14454-10 Switch mount bracket 43815... -
Page 51: Model Atf™ Control Unit Components Part No. 49040
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Parts Listing MODEL ATF™ Control Unit Components Part No. 49040 Item Description Part No. Item Description Part No. Cover, Insulator Assembly 49043 Drop Tube Assembly 28072 Danger Decal 2527-9 Pan Support 4199 Tube Support 27891 Conduit Assembly 27866 Body Cover... -
Page 52: Drop Tube Assembly Part No. 28072
Parts Listing Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Drop Tube Assembly Part No. 28072 Item Description Part No. Control Drop Tube Weldment 4180 Cover 6053 Guard Assembly 4892 90 Degree Connector 24726 Switch Bracket Assembly 6054 Barrier 6036 Conduit Assembly 27866 Paddle 4890 Diaphragm Assembly... -
Page 53: Intermediate Control Part No. 6039
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Parts Listing Intermediate Control Part No. 6039 Item Description Part No. Insulator 5754 Drop Tube Weldment 6446 Cover 6053 ---- ---- 90 Degree Connector 4228 Switch Bracket Assembly 6045 Barrier 6936 3/8" Flex Connector 6042 Anti-Short Bushing 6304 Flex Cable... -
Page 54: Feed Level Tube Winch Kit Part No. 46218
Parts Listing Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ 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 Golf. Cable 28394 2" Tube Clamp 29520 1/8" Cable Clamp 14898 Feed Level Tube Winch 43391... -
Page 55: Miscellaneous Suspension Components
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Parts Listing Miscellaneous Suspension Components Item Description Part No. 3/16" Cable 1213 Cable Lock 14337 Pulley with Swivel 3004 Heavy Duty Pulley Assembly 2014 Oulley 2500 3/16" Cable Clamp Screw Hook 2041 Extendable Drive Tube 47637 Pulley Assembly 28429... -
Page 56: Model Atf™ Pan Assemblies
Parts Listing Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ MODEL ATF™ Pan Assemblies MF232Q... -
Page 57: Optional Parts
Adult Turkey Feeder, MODEL ATF™ Parts Listing Optional Parts MF232Q... - Page 58 Description of Change Was 2883 Winch 35577 Various Cleaned up 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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