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- Page 1 Combi Clamp Model No. 4669G 4669G, 4669G-300, 4669G-800 & 4669G-800LB, 669G-500, 669G-700 Instruction Manual & Operating Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents General Overview ........................... 3 Setting Up your Combi Clamp ......................... 4 Foot Positions for Operation ........................8 Setting up the Weighing frame (4669G-800/4669G-800LB)..............11 Auxiliary Frame (4669G-600) ......................13 Tru-test Weigh Indicators ........................14 ATV Trailer Set Up (669G-700) ......................15 Optional Curved Race (669G-500) ..................... -
Page 3: General Overview
General Overview Wall Angle Alignment Chain Spring Pressure Plate Connecting tubes Base Plate Stop Rail Pressure Adjustment Width Chain Link Pivoting tube Lynch Pin Adjustment Fig 1 Extension wall Gate Spring Anti-jump Hook rails Hinge Safety Bi-fold Gate Latch Stop Gate Wing Nut Connecting Tubes Dag Sweep... -
Page 4: Setting Up Your Combi Clamp
The extension wall, Fig 2. goes on the far The first time that you use the Combi Clamp, side of the race, the Stop gate on the side we recommend that you place it going out closest to you. - Page 5 Leave the gate and Bi-fold gate in an open provided, Fig 3, or you can move the far position. Hook the Bi-fold gate spring into a Anti-jump rail forward one hole, so that it hole on the edge of the Stop gate by holding extends over the extension wall to prevent the the spring with one hand and pulling it out sheep from jumping out over the side.
- Page 6 Replace the cushion wall at an angle, into If storing your Combi-Clamp outdoors, please cover when not in use to prevent the Rubber the slots on the Handler, Fig 4. Make sure wall from fading or hardening due to the that you have the wall angled narrow at the effects of prolonged exposure to the sun.
- Page 7 At the other side of the Replace the chain by pulling the chain Combi Clamp, crouch, and at either side is a towards yourself with both hands. Ensure that chain and spring arrangement. Pull the chain to the chain is located on the round bar with the allow you to remove it from the round bar.
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Page 8: Foot Positions For Operation
Foot Positions for Operation Caution:- Always use solid protective footwear when using your Combi Clamp. Avoid placing toes under the edge of the pressure plate when closing. Weighing (with sheep entering from either direction) Vaccinating (Right handed) Alternate your leg position to prevent your legs from tiring. - Page 9 Foot Position for Operation (Continued) Dagging or Crutching (Left handed) Bi-fold gate removed (Use this method if you have to step forward to bring sheep up) Stand with the inside foot (1) in front of handler and rest the toes of the outside foot (2) on the edge of the pressure plate.
- Page 10 Right Hand Dag Step forward with inside foot, once sheep is caught. Remove Bi-Fold gate when dagging ewes, then you can dag through the gap without closing the stop gate every time. Every time you open the stop gate, it will sweep out the dags. Chasing sheep up into Handler Walk along behind the sheep with your hand on its tail.
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Page 11: Setting Up The Weighing Frame (4669G-800/4669G-800Lb)
Fig 6 The components for the Weigh Frame, Fig 6, allow the Bring the Combi Clamp back down on top of the weigh Combi Clamp to be connected to the load bars & frame. Manoeuvre into position, so that the 2 holes at weigh frame. - Page 12 Fit the race support bracket at the ramp end and Note: Only fit the corresponding support bracket secure with the thumbscrews, Fig 10. at the opposite end (exit) of the clamp if a 3 way Lift the race into position allowing race hooks to slot draft is to be fitted.
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Page 13: Auxiliary Frame (4669G-600)
Steel angle The Auxiliary Frame is bolted to the outside of the angle at the back of the Combi clamp. Using the M10 fasteners supplied with the frame, Fig 15. The Clipper frame can be fitted to either the left or right hand upright to suit the operator. -
Page 14: Tru-Test Weigh Indicators
Attach indicator to the two load bars and secure on the mounting plate and power up to try. The operator needs to zero the indicator whilst standing on the Combi Clamp before running any animals over the clamp. Fit weigh... -
Page 15: Atv Trailer Set Up (669G-700)
ATV Trailer Set Up (669G-700) 1. Separate the race from the Handler 2. Lock pressure plate in closed position. Raise handler up to stand on one end. (The end that the sheep will enter from when you next use the Combi-Clamp) 3. - Page 16 Fig 21. The draw bar may go though any pair of square holes, 1, 2 or 3. Depending on how the Combi clamp has been set up, Fig 22. 5. Wheel the trailer unit to halfway...
- Page 17 6. Replace gates with the extension wall against the handler side, and Bi-Fold gate, in a closed position, on the outside of race. Lift the anti-jump rails slightly at the gate end of the race, and fit wall brace over the top of walls. Tie Downs - Using the tie-down, hook the long strap onto ring on pressure plate side of axle.
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Page 18: Optional Curved Race (669G-500)
Optional Curved Race (669G-500) Fig 26 An optional Curved Race can be added if required by fitting joining rods through connecting tubes,... - Page 20 agrisales@ritchie-uk.com...
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