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Flat Chain Feeder

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Owner’s Manual

Revised 11-8-2016 Val-Co - Manual 410118 2

Flat Chain Feeding System Owner’s Manual

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Contact your distributor for repair parts. When ordering try to havethe part number and description for quicker assistance. Refer to

your manual for part numbers and descriptions.

PROMPTLY CHECK YOUR SHIPMENT FOR SHORTAGES



Table Of Contents

Topic Page

Safety Warnings……………………………….. 4

General Information…………………………… 5

Introduction…………………………………….. 6

Locating & Assembling the Drive Unit…….… 7

Layout Circuit & Install Winching………..…... 8-12

Trough & Chain Installation…………………... 13

Grill Installation………………………………… 14

Circuit Start-Up………………………………… 15

Wiring Diagram for Motors Less Than 1 H.P.. 16

Wiring Diagram for Motors 1 & 1½ H.P……... 17

Equipment Maintenance…………………….... 18

Troubleshooting………………………………... 19-20

Repairs…………………………………………. 21-31

Product Warranty……………………………… 32



SAFETY WARNINGS

Val-Co Steel Products primary concern is your safety. This section is included in the manual as a guide to help and encourage a safe operation. However, it is your responsibility to evaluate each operation and to determine and implement safe working practices to protect yourself as owner and/or operator. This manual must be delivered with the equipment and failure to read the manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of equipment.

Warning decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous situations. Care should be taken to keep these decals in good condition and readable at all times. Replace any missing or damaged decals. Using Val-Co equipment for purposes other than those specified in this manual could cause serious personal injury or equipment damage.

This safety alert symbol is used to warn you of potential safety hazards:

BECOME ALERT!

PAY ATTENTION!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED

Keep hands and tools away from exposed chain

Keep all safety guards and covers in place

Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or servicing equipment.

All electrical wiring should be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with local and national electrical codes. Be sure equipment is grounded properly.



APPROXIMATE FEED DELIVERY RATES

20 Feet per Minute = 425 lbs./hr.




GENERAL INFORMATION



INTRODUCTION

Installing your new Val-Co flat chain system must start with a thorough understanding of the system you are installing and a plan to follow in order to complete this installation properly. It is very important that you take the time now to read this manual carefully. It will save you time and costly errors later.

Before you start planning your new installation, you should consider the following suggestions:

1) Location of feed bins and overhead fill systems should be planned to match the location of the drive unit.

2) Drive hoppers should be positioned to allow for routine maintenance that will be required during the life of your system.

As with any major project, the planning and layout phase is the most critical to the success of the entire project. A complete and systematic plan is essential before starting.

After your equipment arrives, be sure to store it in a dry, safe location to avoid dirt, moisture or wind damage.



ASSEMBLE AND LOCATE DRIVE HOPPER

The drive hopper must be located as close as possible to the center of the feed line so there is equal travel to both sides of the hopper. You will also want to be sure that the hopper is located properly for the type of installation you are planning and that the requirements for your building specifications.

After hopper is located, it is time to assemble the motor, pulley, belts and guard to the hopper.

Before assembling motor and pulley parts to hopper be sure to check that they are the size and model that you ordered.

Begin assembly by attaching pulley to motor with square key and set screw keeping hub side of pulley away from motor. Do not tighten set screw at this time. Mount motor to motor mount on hopper with hex bolts found in motor mount. Leave bolts loose to align motor pulley with gear reducer pulley. Slip V-belt over both pulleys and adjust large bolt on motor mount until belt is pulled taut. Proper belt tension is important for extended belt life. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN BELT. DAMAGE TO MOTOR OR REDUCER MAY RESULT After proper tension is set and pulleys aligned, tighten set screws securely. Place pulley guard over belt.

A good way to check for proper tension on belts is by striking the belt with your fist. A slack belt feels dead while a properly tensioned belt will feel alive and vibrate.

These parts are pre-assembled to gear reducer and drive hopper housing.

Align pulleys and V--belts.



LAYOUT CIRCUIT AND INSTALL WINCHES

After drive hopper is located and assembled, it is time to layout your flat chain circuit. The first step is to establish a straight line to locate the winch system suspension hooks. The best way is to string a straight line from one end of the building to the other along the bottom of the ceiling trusses directly above the planned chain circuit. Screw in hooks along line at 8’ - 10’ intervals depending on spacing of ceiling trusses and skip the hooks directly above the drive hopper. Stagger every other hook approximately 1” off center of line. This will provide for a smooth, uniform draw on the drop cables. Hang 1.5” (38mm) pulleys on each hook.

Near the drive hoppers you will need extra support to mount the overhead winches. These headers need to be of good sound 2” x 8” lumber or better. Mount them along center line near middle of building using heavy lag screws. Fasten winch to header with lag screws and pilot holes to avoid splitting header.



SUSPENDING FEED HOPPERS

To suspend feed hoppers, use (2) cutoff lengths of bulk bin legs approximately 6” longer than overall width of feed lines Be sure to keep hoppers and bracing square. Bolt both hoppers secure to bracing

Fasten an eyebolt in both ends of both braces to attach the drop cables later.

Above each hopper attach a mounting angle slightly outside of the planned cable line. Be sure angle is securely attached and capable of handling full hoppers

Drill holes in mounting angles directly above the eyebolts in hopper bracing and attach (4) 3.5” (89mm) pulleys to angles .



SUSPEND MAIN CABLE LINES

You are now ready to hang the main 3/16”(5mm) cable lines. Run end of cable through last pulley in line and attach it to the floor slats or end wall temporarily. Run cable back to winch and wrap around winch making sure to wrap cable at least twice around top half and bottom half of winch. Continue running cable to the last pulley other end of line. Slip through last pulley and secure as first end. Remove slack in cable by manually turning winch. Do not overtighten cable. Repeat procedure for each main line.

To avoid kinks in cable, always roll cable off spool using a rod or dowel as an axle. Never peel cable off sides of spool.



INSTALLING DROP CABLES

Use 1/8”(3mm) cable for all drop cables. The first drop cable (pullback cable) on both sides of the winch will be rigged differently and require an extra pulley. Mount the extra 1.5”(38mm) pulley adjacent to the 2nd pulley on both sides of winch. Clamp pullback cables to main cable approximately 1’ on winch side of extra pulley. Run cable back thru extra pulley and up thru the first pulley and let hang to floor.

Connect all remaining drop cables along line working from winch to end of line. Each cable should be clamped to main line approximately 1’ from each pulley and toward winch side. Clamp cables secure and thread thru pulley and let hang to floor.



When connecting the cables for suspending the feed hoppers, clamp both cables on each line 1’ in front of winch side of pulley. Use (2) clamps for each cable. Run other end of line thru eyebolts on hopper bracing and clamp secure with (2) clamps.

WINCH SIDE

Place trough hangers around troughs directly below each drop cable and secure end of cable to hanger with cable clamp.

To suspend end of lines, release the main cable from its mooring and use as the end drop cable. Run cable thru end pulley and secure to corner unit hanger with clamp.

After all cables are attached, raise winch lines approximately 6” and check that troughs are hanging level and straight. Make adjustments by loosening cable clamps on hangers and retighten after adjustments are made.



TROUGH INSTALLATION

Start assembling your trough from one end of line working towards the feed hoppers. It is very important to get a good square corner to start with. Be sure trough is properly seated in corner housings. Tapping end with a mallet and a wood block to protect ends will help assure a tight fit. Continue assembling troughs and couplers until you reach the hoppers. If it necessary to shorten a standard length of trough, be sure to allow 2-5/8”(68mm) for the portion of trough that will be inserted into corner, coupler and or hopper. Cut trough ends to same profile as standard troughs.

IMPORTANT: TROUGH ENDS MUST BE CUT SQUARE

Repeat same procedure for other half of trough line. When assembling trough to outgoing end of hopper make sure trough is placed under the power shoe and against the trough stops. When installing the last trough to the return side of drive hopper, cutout a rectangular opening approximately 2.75”(72mm) x 4”(104mm) to use for a cleanout hole.

CHAIN INSTALLATION

Before installing chain be sure trough connections are tight and corners square. Get chain and distribute around system. Work the leading end (hooked end) through drive hopper with open part of hooked end down starting from the return side making sure chain is properly seated under repacker wheel, through hopper, over power shoe, under drive sprocket and approximately 10” into outgoing trough. Layout chain in troughs being careful not to kink or twist chain. Connect chains from tail end using chainbreaker and hammer. Manually pull chain tight as you proceed. Thread chain through corners keeping chain flat and under hold down rails inside corners. Continue around entire circuit and through auxiliary hopper until reaching starting end. Attach chain puller (come-along) to both ends of chain and tighten chain carefully while observing tension on chain in opposite side of line. Fasten ends together. After system runs for a few days, chain will need retightened to remove slack.

Chain is properly tightened when it is impossible to squeeze links with thumb and forefinger.

CAUTION: CUT CORNERS ON TROUGH ARE SHARP !



GRILL INSTALLATION

After chain has been installed you can install grill into trough. Snap grill sections into trough so bottom wire goes under trough lip and top wire goes above lip. Butt ends together squarely. At corners or feed hoppers extend grill past trough ends approximately 1” to eliminate excess opening on ends. Place grill caps on all open ends of grill.

Butt grill ends together tightly to maintain proper spacing for openings

Proper grill to corner fitting with grill caps applied

Proper hopper to grill fitting



CIRCUIT START-UP

Before starting the system, walk the line and carefully check that all trough and grill connections are secure and remove all foreign material from troughs. Oil all corners and check if vent plug is installed on gearbox if required.

Test run system dry for no more than 5 minutes. Watch chain next to drive sprocket to make sure no slack gathers and chain takes off smoothly. If not, readjust chain tension as described earlier. Note that system will operate noisy while running without feed. Shutoff system as soon as you determine chain is running properly or notice a problem. Running system without feed will damage equipment. After system is shutoff check chain tension again. You should be able to raise chain approximately 1-1/2” by hand.

Place covers over corners and fill feed hoppers 1/4 full. Test run system again and make adjustments to feed level feed gate and repacker wheel slide to obtain proper feed levels. System should run smooth and quiet after feed is distributed through entire circuit.

NEVER WORK ON SYSTEM WITHOUT DISCONNECTING ELECTRICAL POWER!



WIRING DIAGRAM FOR MOTORS LESS THAN 1 HP

TIMER/CLOCK

Ground

MOTOR

230V 60Hz

L1

L2

L1

L2

L1

L2

Ground

WIRING DIAGRAM FOR 1HP & 1-1/2HP MOTORS

TIMER/CLOCKMOTOR

230V 60Hz

RELAY1PH 230V

Ground

Ground

L1

L1

L1

L2

L2

L2

To Coil Control

To Coil Control

Ground

230V Inputfrom Fuse Box

USE ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS FOR ALL WIRING !



WIRING DIAGRAM FOR TWO MOTORS 1HP TO 1-1/2HPAND ONE TIME CLOCK

TIMER/CLOCK

MOTOR 230V 60Hz

MOTOR 230V 60Hz

Ground

Ground

Ground

To Coil Control

To Coil Control

To Coil Control

To Coil Control

L1

L2L2

L1

L2

L1L1

L2

L1

L2

L1

L2

RELAY1PH 230V

RELAY1PH 230V

230V Inputfrom Fuse Box

USE ONLY QUALIFIED ELECTRICIANS FOR ALL WIRING !



EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE

CHAIN TENSION

Proper tension on chain must be maintained at all times. To check chain tension, lift chain approximately 2” with one hand and press down with other hand approx.. 12” from first hand. Chain should not flex enough to touch the trough. Tighten chain if necessary by removing links and reconnecting chain.

DISCONNECT ALL ELECTRICITY BEFORE SERVICING EQUIPMENT

CORNER LUBRICATION

Center post in corner units should be well lubricated at all times. Remove thumbscrew from corner cover and put S.A.E. 10W oil in center post every 60 days.

V-BELT TENSION

Inspect drive hopper unit v-belts for excess wear and improper tension regularly. Belts with cracks or frayed edges should be replaced. To check for proper tension, press belts together with fingers. If belt flexes more than 1” it should be retighten.

GEARBOX LUBRICATION

Check and maintain proper oil level in gearbox every 6 months. Change oil in gearbox every 12 months. Use approximately 3/4 quart of gear oil 80W-90.

FEED LINES

Feed lines must be kept level and square at all times to reduce excessive wear on equipment. Adjust clamps on drop lines to maintain level line. Check trough connections for proper fit.

SHEAR PINS

Be sure to remove all broken drive sprocket shear pins from system. Broken shear pins may get lodged in chain and cause damage to equipment or birds. Align sprocket with hub by turning belt manually until holes align and hammer new shear pin into place.

Remember; An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure !



TROUBLESHOOTING



11

1

11

2

18

19

3

8

15

4 620

9

13

14

10

12

7

17

5

16

410600 4 LINE SUSPENDED DRIVE UNIT

410650 4 LINE FLOOR DRIVE UNIT



410600 4-LINE SUSPENDED DRIVE UNIT

410650 4-LINE FLOOR DRIVE UNIT

* Denotes parts are ordered separately



Val-Co warrants to the original purchaser that Val-Co manufactured products will be free of defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase when used in usual and customary service.

Val-Co will, at its option, (a) repair or replace products found to have a defect in material or workmanship when the defective product is returned prepaid for inspection within one year of date of retail sale, or (b) refund to the original purchaser the original purchase price in lieu of such repair or replacement. All returned merchandise must be authorized and prepaid. Val-Co will not be liable for any unauthorized expenses incurred in regard to any item presented for warranty adjustment. Val-Co will not, under any circumstances, be liable for any kind of special, incidental, consequential, or contingent damages (including, but not limited to, lost or damaged product goods, cost of transportation, lost sales, lost orders, lost income, increased overhead, labor and incidental costs and operational inefficiencies) and the warranty liability will be limited to the invoiced price of the product from Val-Co to the purchaser.

Products which are abused, misused, altered, neglected, damaged by accident, or installed different than instructions are not covered under this warranty. Products not manufactured by Val-Co and supplied by outside manufacturers are warranted separately by the respective manufacturer. This warranty applies only to products used for the care of livestock and poultry - other applications in industry or commerce are not covered by this warranty.

Val-Co reserves the right to make design or specification changes at any time without any contingent obligation to purchasers of products already sold.

Val-Co feed bins are designed for storage of material having a density of no more than 40 pounds per cubic foot. The feed bins are designed for the storage of free-flowing materials only; soybean meal, meat scraps and certain other materials are not considered free-flowing and should not be stored in Val-Co feed bins.

Val-Co is not responsible for any undertaking, representation, or warranty made by any dealer, distributor, or other persons, beyond those expressly set forth in this warranty.

Any exceptions to this warranty must be authorized in writing by an officer of the company.

PRODUCT WARRANTY


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