Operation Safety Introduction Installation Instructions 1. Safety This chapter contains an overview of the Plassnest system safety concerns and includes: Safety Overview Safety Conventions Cautions and Warnings Storage, Transport, and Installation EMC Safety 3 Safety | Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
1.1 Safety Overview Plasson's Plassnest system has been designed to meet all known safety requirements. During normal operation, the Plassnest system presents no hazards to the operator or other personnel. However, in certain circumstances, the following potential hazards to operators and maintenance...
This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations. 5 Safety | Safety Conventions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
• Clean up spills and leaks immediately. • In case of unusual or irregular noise or vibration, it is necessary to switch off the system. 6 Safety | Cautions and Warnings Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
• Whenever you handle or repair the equipment, turn off the power supply first. Transport safety: • Maintenance and repairs must be carried out by qualified technicians authorized by Plasson. • Move the system using appropriate lifting equipment. • Always use Plasson components when replacing any defective components.
Safety Introduction Installation Instructions 1.5 EMC Safety All Plassnest system components comply with IEC EN 61000-6-3, the emission standard for residential, commercial, and light industrial environments. 8 Safety | EMC Safety Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
– transports eggs retrieve their eggs, and forces hens out of the to a collection table nests when it's time to roost 11 Introduction | System Overview Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
12 Introduction | Nest Modules (Single/Double) Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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The double nest module provides the same environment for hens as the single nest module. Double nest modules allow for more nesting space in longer breeder houses. 13 Introduction | Nest Modules (Single/Double) Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
The expulsion grids open and close at preset hours (see Nest Opening/Closing Schedule Setup) 14 Introduction | Expulsion Sub-system Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
The second end of the suspension wire is connected to the suspension frame 16 Introduction | Nest Suspension Sub-system Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Main power switch nOte: Setting switches to 0 disables their functionality 17 Introduction | Power and Control System Overview Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Installation Instructions 2.8 Optional Layouts PlassNest layouts depend on the dimensions of the chicken house, the service area, and the number of layers and breeders. The following are three examples of PlassNest layouts: Breeder House – All In All Out...
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Installation Instructions 2.8.1 Breeder House – All In All Out Location – Philippines Length – 126 m Width – 15.5 m 19 Introduction | Optional Layouts Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Safety Introduction Installation Instructions 2.8.2 Free Range Commercial Layer House Location – France Length – 100 m Width – 15 m 20 Introduction | Optional Layouts Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Operation Safety Introduction Installation Instructions 2.8.3 Heavy Breeders House Location – Israel Length – 150+13 m Width – 15.5 m 21 Introduction | Optional Layouts Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Verify there are no conflicts with the other systems in the house (i.e., with the cable troughs, the cross auger feeding line, etc.) Follow the Assembly Instructions. 22 Introduction | Typical Installation Workfoo Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Operation Safety Introduction Installation Instructions 3. Installation This chapter reviews the tasks associated with installing the Plassnest system and includes: Preparations for Installation System Unpacking Assembly Instructions Power and Control Connections Nest Opening/Closing Schedule Setup Bill of Materials (BOM) ...
3.1 Preparations for Installation This chapter details requirements that must be fulfilled before beginning the installation process and includes: Installation Requirements Required Tools and Labor 24 Preparations for Installation Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Electric power for the suspension system, expulsion system, and conveyor belt is set up and ready to be connected (see Power and Control Connections) 25 Preparations for Installation Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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NOTE: Need compressed air supply if pneumatic gun is used Plier clamps Electricians Tools Hammers (rubber, plastic, and metal heads) Standard electrician tools Utility knife Scissors 26 Preparations for Installation Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Open the system package and verify that all the parts listed in the Bill of Materials (BOM) are located in the package and are intact. If any part is missing or damaged, contact Plasson. nOte: Unpack the system in a clean and dry area.
If a nest line has two expulsion systems, install the drive unit between the two systems. Optional Layouts for more details on suspension system layout. 29 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
100 mm (± 2 mm) from the bottom of the beam nOte: Tolerance between bearings: ▪ Horizontal: 2 mm ▪ Vertical: 5 mm 30 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
(56), and four nuts (57) nOte: If there are more than 20 nests, connect pipes using a chain coupler (79) instead of a pipe adapter 31 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
(84) using twelve self-drilling screws (36) Attach four corner triangles (9) to the beams using six self-drilling screws (36) per corner triangle 32 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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(2) self-drilling screws (36) per leg and three nuts (5) per profile Lower the legs and insert the locking screws (1) Reverse angle 33 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Inside view Attach each suspension frame to the nest base using one screw (69) and one nut (4) 34 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Assemble the collection table (see Step nOte: Consider connecting the suspension cables to the suspension pipes (see Step 11) before assembling the nest line 35 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
(1) and four nuts (4) Insert four locking screws (1) through the four brackets and fasten with four wing nuts (68) 36 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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(81) to the drive unit Attach the table interconnection bracket (70) to the collection table using five screws (69) and five nuts (4) 37 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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(2) and eight nuts (5) Connect the two suspension structure frames together using one screw (2) and one nut (5) Reverse angle 38 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
(5) per each side Attach bottom support beam (77) to the passage side profiles using four rivets (6) Bottom view 39 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
(82) to the nest base using two screws (2) and two nuts (5) nOte: The conveyor belt end unit attaches to the last nest in the line 40 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Loosen the two nuts on either side of the end unit and move the drum as close as possible to the nest base 41 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
(between 55 and 65 cm) 55 - 65 Twist the bottom of the legs to achieve equal heights 42 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
260 cm the two rings on the collection table, place two wire thimble (71), and fasten using two clamps (31) per each loop 43 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Wind the cable in the direction of the conveyor belt end unit, and verify correct rotation orientation conveyor belt end unit 45 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Step 12: Connecting Suspension Cables to Nest Line To connect the suspension cables (30) to the nest line, place a wire thimble (71) and fasten using two clamps (31) 46 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Verify the counterbalance is attached to the collection table nOte: The friction roller must remain parallel to the drive drum Bottom view 48 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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At the conveyor belt end unit, insert the conveyor belt under the brush (A), around the drum (B), and under the roller (C) 49 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Pull the conveyor belt over the belt grills and back Bend the ends of the rods inward to the collection table bend Bottom view 50 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Cut the belt to a length sufficient to reach the top of the table and overlap the other end of the belt 51 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Cut the bottom belt at a diagonal, keeping five rows of holes overlap nOte: Ensure five holes overlap before cutting the belt 52 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Weave 60 cm of string (73) through the two belt ends and pull tight Belt movement direction Belt movement direction Repeat the weave across all rows 53 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Bottom view The friction roller must remain parallel to the drive drum Bottom view 54 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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(B) nOte: Once the adjustment has been made, retighten the nut (A) to Side view Side view secure the drive drum 55 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Move the friction roller away from the drive drum if belt gets stuck Attach the collection table safety cover (75) using two screws (74) 56 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Step 17: Installing the Passage Covers Attach the handle (72) to the passage cover (76) using two screws (52) and two nuts (5) Bottom view 57 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Attach the passage cover to the nOte: passage side beam using two hinges (59), Mind rivet orientation eight screws (52), and eight nuts (5) 58 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
(6) Bend the tab in the opposite direction of the folded part above it nOte: Mind rivet orientation 59 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Connect the side walls (12) to the nest base and suspension frame using fourteen rivets (6) per wall nOte: Mind rivet orientation 60 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Introduction Installation Instructions Attach the end unit to the side wall of the last nest using one self-drilling screw (36) on each side 61 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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(6) per side wall together using three rivets (6) nOte: nOte: Mind rivet orientation Mind rivet orientation Inside view 62 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Step 19: Inserting the Nest Floor Components Attach step plates (17) to both sides of the nest using six screws (2) and six nuts (5) per plate Inside view 63 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Insert nest floors (16) Attach two grid holders (18) into the nest to each step plate using one rivet (6) per holder Inside view 64 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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(24) Inside view Place the artificial turf onto the grids Inside view Verify the edges snap firmly onto the step plate 65 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Step 20: Installing the Expulsion Drive Unit Attach two bearings (12) to each nest side wall using three screws (2) and three nuts (5) per bearing 66 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Attach the expulsion drive unit brackets to the nest side wall using two self-drilling screws (36) per bracket 67 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Connect the pipes to the drive unit using a screw (33) and a nut (4) Insert a self-drilling screw (36) into the pipe and drive unit 68 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Bend the tabs located on the side and middle walls towards the inside of the nest nOte: On the middle wall, bend the tabs in opposite directions 69 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
First tighten the lower screw which holds the grid, then tighten the upper screw which holds the pipe 70 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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The expulsion grids are in open until the expulsion grids are vertical position when they are vertical Verify activation of the open limit switch 71 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Instructions Insert the expulsion drive unit cover (61) over the drive unit Verify that the cover snaps into the expulsion drive unit brackets 72 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Step 24: Assembling the Nest Roofs Attach the roof assembly (20) to the nest walls using twelve screws (32) and twelve nuts (5) Reverse view 73 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Operation Safety Introduction Installation Instructions Place the antiperch swing (29) on the roofs (28) Place the roofs on the nest 74 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Instructions Step 25: Assembling the Benches Attach the bench beam supports (30) to the nest base using two self-drilling screws (36) per support 75 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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(63, 64) to the nest base using two screws (31) and four nuts (5) per screw Verify that the passage beam support is hooked onto the passage support 76 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Operation Safety Introduction Installation Instructions Attach five passage beams (65) to the passage beam supports using four wood screws (35) per beam 77 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Operation Safety Introduction Installation Instructions Attach five bench beams (66) to the bench beam supports using three wood screws (35) per beam 78 Assembly Instructions Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Main Power Connection Suspension System Drive Unit Connection Expulsion System Drive Unit Connection Conveyor Belt Drive Unit Connection Auto-stop Sensor Check 79 Power and Control Connections Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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X-0 of the main control cabinet Main supply Egg conveyor motor Expul cable cable cable Facility power supply 80 Power and Control Connections Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Motor Power supply cable: motor and on the national electrical grid 4 x 1.5 mm 81 Power and Control Connections Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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X-1 of the main control cabinet Motor Motor Motor Expulsion actuator (option up to 3x0.75HP - 1 phase) 82 Power and Control Connections Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Phase Phase Phase 3, and Motor terminal blocks in section X-1 of the main Conveyor actuator control cabinet (3-phase motor 1HP) 83 Power and Control Connections Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Place an egg on belt stops when the egg the conveyor belt reaches the sensor Run the belt at low speed 84 Power and Control Connections Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
This section describes programming of the timer which controls the opening and closing of the nest expulsion grids, and includes: Timer Overview Setting the Time Programming Nest Opening/Closing Times Locking/Unlocking the Timer Manually Opening/Closing Nest 85 Nest Opening/Closing Schedule Setup Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Time is 24-hour format Press buttons Press buttons Press button to at the same time to set the time confirm the time 86 Nest Opening/Closing Schedule Setup Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Press button Press button to confirm to confirm 87 Nest Opening/Closing Schedule Setup Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Press button to automatic mode to close the nest to automatic mode 88 Nest Opening/Closing Schedule Setup Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
02323226 DIN 7985 M6 x 25 SCREW ZINC D 02370688 PLSNST SIDE WALL SUPPORT 02323037 DIN 933 M8X50 SCREW ZINC D 89 Bill of Materials (BOM) Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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PASSAGE BEAM SUPPORT –L 02370668 PLSNST DOUBLE UNIT MIDDLE SUPPORT PLSNS WOOD PROFILE FOR 1.2M 02370971 02370748 SIDE STEP BRACKET PASSAGE (1166 MM) 90 Bill of Materials (BOM) Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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PLSNST PASSAGE COVER FOR 1.5m 02370702 PASSAGE SUPPORT Nest lifting drive unit plate Chain coupler Nest suspension drive unit Collection table motor 91 Bill of Materials (BOM) Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
This chapter reviews the tasks associated with first-time operation of the system after installation and includes: Lowering the Nests to the Floor Running the Egg Collection Conveyor Belt 92 Operation Instructions | Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
Keep eye contact with the system at all times while operating the suspension mechanism Bottom view 93 Operation Instructions | Lowering the Nests to the Floor Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
50 Hz nOte: The frequency converter box is located inside the control cabinet 94 Operation Instructions | Running the Egg Collection Conveyor Belt Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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Operation Safety Introduction Installation Instructions Revision History Revision Date Description Approval Initial release Shaul S. 95 Plassnest | Installation and Operation Guide Rev B | Doc P/N: 080205034E...
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