TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer General information Instructions for the user ........................I-1 General safety rules – hand winch ..........................I-1 General description of Swii'Flo ............................I-2 Water supply .................................. I-2 Water panel ................................... I-5 Line height ................................... I-12 Pressure regulator ............................... I-15 End unit ..................................
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In the European Union If you have used the product for commercial purposes and you want to dispose of it, contact Roxell, who will give you information about the return of the product. It is possible that you will have to pay a disposal charge for the return and recycling.
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Swii'Flo – General information Roxell – 022 – 4823 LOTOTO = Lock Out - Tag Out - Try Out Before you begin: Everyone needs his own lock and tag (label), which can’t be removed by other persons. Inform all the persons who are influenced by the procedure.
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Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – General information Information about the residual risks - used safety signs There are three levels of danger, which you can recognize from the following signal words: • DANGER • WARNING CAUTION • The nature and source of the imminent danger and possible consequences of not obeying warnings is stated here!
Do not wear loose clothing. • Only adults may control the hand winch. • Only use the hand winch to suspend Roxell drinking, heating or nesting lines. • Only use the hand winch with the supplied handle. • Always check the condition of the hand winch and the cable before use.
Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 General description of Swii'Flo Swii’Flo is an automated drinking system with nipples for broiler breeders, broilers and layers. Different nipple types are available. The ingoing water pressure is 3 bar. The outgoing pressure is controlled by a pressure regulator. In this system the nipple lines are winchable to adjust their height according to the age of the flock.
Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Iron: When water is pumped to the surface, iron occurs in its soluble ferrous form. The insoluble ferrous ions oxidize upon exposure to air or dissolved oxygen. These and other chemical reactions cause insoluble gelatinous deposits.
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Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 Minimum pressure and flow WARNING: Max. ingoing pressure is 9 bar! Pressure range Roxell water panel & pump suitable for Water tank Pump Regular operation ≥ 0.4 bar 2 - 3 bar...
Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Water panel Water panel overview 1" Name Ball valve Non return valve Pressure restrictor Bypass valve Medicator Filter Key for filter...
Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 Filter cleaning General rule Difference between inlet and outlet gauges > 0.5 bar! • Check if there is no pressure on the system, gauges on 0. • Drain the remaining water in the filter.
Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 Line height To adjust the line height To adjust the line height of the complete line...
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Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user To adjust the line height with the three-hole string adjuster ± 15 cm ± 15 cm To adjust the line height with the suspension screw...
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Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 To adjust the height of the line with the adjustment leveller...
Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Pressure regulator To set the modes of the pressure regulator Turn the flush button to the open position for operation mode. Turn the flush button to the closed position to cut off the water supply.
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Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 To regulate the water pressure Start 0 – 7 days 7-12 cm 7 – 21 days 21 days – end of the flock 25-30 cm 7-12 cm...
Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user End unit To set the modes of the end unit Operation mode Flushing mode To use the intermediate shut-off valve Whole house Partial brooding...
Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 Flow of nipples 40 cm 30 cm 20 cm 10 cm 6.5 cm 0 cm VT 80 Recommended # birds / nipple VT 80 Moderate climate Hot climate Min.
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Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user VT 130 Recommended # birds / nipple VT 130 Moderate climate Hot climate Min. Max. Min. Max. Breeders production Layers production FS 80 Recommended # birds / nipple FS 80...
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Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 FS 130 Recommended # birds / nipple FS 130 Moderate climate Hot climate Min. Max. Min. Max. Breeders production Pullets-breeder rearing & Layers rearing & Turkey (< 6 weeks)
Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Cleaning the drinking system To clean the drinking system TIP: In order to maintain the correct functioning of the drinking system, cleaning (flushing) should be performed on a regular basis.
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Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 To use the flushing with overflow Flushing time: seconds/line = number of tubes/line x 6 seconds Example: 90 m = 30 tubes x 6 s = 180 s...
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Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user To use the automatic flushing NOTE: Operation explained in the Roxell Flushing Controller (RFC) Guide.
Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 Vaccination and medication To administer vaccination and medication CAUTION: Always clean the system before and after administration! Check which combination of products is approved. Check the specifications of the supplier(s).
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Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Administer the additives. Check that the additives have reached the end of the drinking line.
Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 Perch protection To use the electric poultry perch guard DANGER: Turn off the main switch first. Ensure you use personal protective equipment (protective gloves, anti-slip safety shoes, safety glasses, dust mask...).
Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Maintenance instructions DANGER: Turn off the main switch first. Ensure you use personal protective equipment (protective gloves, anti-slip safety shoes, safety glasses, dust mask...). ATTENTION: Actions on a grey background must be done by a technically trained person.
Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 Concerned part/ At first system startup During the flock Between 2 flocks Every 6 months handling Electric poultry Check the mechanical Daily check that no • Check the perch guard tension on the cable.
Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Troubleshooting guide DANGER: Turn off the main switch first. Ensure you use personal protective equipment (protective gloves, anti-slip safety shoes, safety glasses, dust mask...). CAUTION: If you must replace leaking nipples, remove them carefully. Screw the nipples vertically into the pipe, so that you do not deform the screw thread.
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Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 Issue Possible cause Corrective action Water is wasted. Pressure regulator is installed at the wrong Check "Technical Data sheet". place. Too high floor scope. Install the slope regulator at the correct position.
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Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Issue Possible cause Corrective action Pressure regulator is Incorrect connection of the water hose. (page 2- hanging in an incorrect position. Water pressure at the end Too great angle of floor slope.
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Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Roxell – 022 – 4823 Issue Possible cause Corrective action Birds are perching in case Poultry perch guard not electrified. Connect to the poultry perch guard: turn of electric poultry perch system. Check on short circuits.
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Roxell – 022 – 4823 Swii'Flo – Instructions for the user Hand winch Maintenance instructions – hand winch DANGER: Ensure you use personal protective equipment (protective gloves, anti-slip safety shoes, safety glasses, dust mask...). • Do not use water to clean the hand winch.
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*02205508* 1020 02205508 House chart Line height Operation of the drinking system Adjust the line height: General guidelines for the water pressure (water column) in > 1 week function of the age of the birds:: The line height depends on the size of the birds and their >...
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1020 02205508 House chart Manual flushing Flushing with overflow 1. Connect the end unit to the drain hose. Proceed as described in Manual Flushing. 2. Put the end unit valve in the flushing position. The end unit is connected to the drain pipe (overflow). 1.
Roxell BV, Industrielaan 13, 9990 Maldegem Tel: + 32 50 72 91 72 Fax: + 32 50 7167 21 “This part may only be filled out if all built-in subparts are delivered by Roxell” EG-verklaring van overeenstemming (Richtlijn 2006/42/EG, Bijlage II.1.A)
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Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Manufacturer: Roxell BV, Industrielaan 13, 9990 Maldegem “This part may only be filled out if all built-in subparts are delivered by Roxell” Tel: +32 50 72 91 72 Fax: +32 50 71 67 21...
EG-verklaring van overeenstemming(Richtlijn 2006/42/EG, Bijlage II.1.A) EC-declaration of conformity (Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II.1.A) Fabrikant/Manufacturer: Roxell BV, Industrielaan 13, 9990 Maldegem Tel: + 32 5072 91 72 Fax: + 32 50 71 67 21 Verklaart geheel onder eigen verantwoordelijkheid dat het product:...
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UK Declaration of Conformity Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 Manufacturer: Roxell BV, Industrielaan 13, 9990 Maldegem Tel: +32 50 72 91 72 Fax: +32 50 71 67 21 Declares on its own responsibility that the product: Winching system Nr: 00102368 / 00102087 Winching system for feed- and drink lines;...
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ROXELL USA Inc. - 720 Industrial Park Road, Anderson MO 64831 (USA) Tel. +1 417 845 6065 - info.usa@roxell.com - www.roxell.com ROXELL Malaysia - No. 49, Jalan Permata 2/KS9, Taman Perindustrian Air Hitam, 41200 Klang, Selangor (Malaysia) Tel. +60 3 3123 1767 - info.malaysia@roxell.com - www.roxell.com...
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