Arrowquip CALVING PEN User manual

CALVING PEN
PRODUCT MANUAL
1-877-275-6075
[email protected]
arrowquip.com

CONTENTS
Safety Precautions 1
Risk Assessment 2
Assembling the Calving Pen 3
Operation Instructions
Securing the Animal with the Sweep Gate 7
Releasing the Head Gate 7
Bill of Materials 8
Warranty 9

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATION. ARROWQUIP DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY
FOR ANY ACCIDENTS OR INJURY WHEN THIS SAFETY MANUAL HAS
NOT BEEN READ IN FULL AND KEPT WITH THE PRODUCT AT ALL TIMES.
OPERATORS OF THIS PRODUCT TAKE AND ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR
ANY HARM OR INJURY TO THE ANIMAL OR OPERATOR WHEN IT PERTAINS
TO HOW THE EQUIPMENT IS USED AND MAINTAINED.
Please keep this manual for frequent reference and to pass on to new users or owners.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PLEASE FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OUTLINED HEREIN. ANY
HARM TO THE ANIMAL OR INJURY TO THE OPERATOR WHICH OCCURS
DUE TO HOW THE PRODUCT IS OPERATED, OR RESULTING FROM A LACK
OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
OPERATOR.
All farm machinery and equipment is potentially dangerous. Careless use of any Arrowquip
livestock equipment may cause injury or damage to persons, cattle, or property. Arrowquip
has taken precautions in the design and manufacturing of this product to ensure that it is safe
and user-friendly. Therefore, user must assume all responsibility and risk associated with the
possession and use of the equipment.
WARNING: READ BELOW BEFORE OPERATION.
1. Ensure the operator understands the contents of this manual before using the equipment.
2. Donotwearloose-ttedclothing.
3. Ensuretheequipmentisonarm,level,drysurfacethatisfreeofrocksandothertrip 
hazards.
4. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 NEAR AN OPERATING
MACHINE.
5. Follow safe cattle handling procedures in other areas of the yard so that cattle are more
docile.
6.DonotmakeanymodicationstoArrowquipequipment.Non-factorymodicationstothe
equipment can reduce the safety for the operator and livestock.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS | 1

RISK ASSESSMENT
Conduct a risk assessment on procedures for which the equipment is used and establish a
safe work procedure.
1. Ensure all users of the equipment have been inducted and comply with safe working
procedure.
2. Please ensure that there are NO large or hazardous objects inside the equipment that
may cause injury to the animal or operator, or may cause the equipment to malfunction.
3. Make sure that your equipment has been cleared of ALL livestock after use.
4. Some chemicals and medicines can damage powder coat. Take all precautions and
wash after use.
2 | RISK ASSESSMENT
HEAVY
Partner Lift
Forklift Required
BEFORE INSTALLING
TOOLS
- 3/4" Wrench
- Alignment Bar

ASSEMBLING THE CALVING PEN | 3
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
ASSEMBLING THE CALVING PEN
1. Remove shipping straps and discard. Set aside all loose parts. (Top Joiner Bar, Bottom
Joiner Bar, Side Panel, Side Post)
WARNING: PARTS ARE HEAVY AND WILL SHIFT WHEN
STRAPS ARE RELEASED.

4 | ASSEMBLING THE CALVING PEN
2. Remove bolts and install side post. Secure with the same bolts.
3. Lift the frame and install the bottom joiner bar.
x2

ASSEMBLING THE CALVING PEN | 5
4. Install the side panel to the bottom joiner bar. Bolt the side panel to the side post.
5. Install the top joiner bar.

6 | ASSEMBLING THE CALVING PEN
6. Adjustthelimiterchainaccordingtotheanimal’ssizetosetthewidthofself-catchhead
gate.
READY FOR USE

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
SECURING AN ANIMAL WITH THE SWEEP GATE
1. With an animal in the head gate, hook the middle chain on the sweep gate.
2. Adjust the length of the chain to your desired squeeze width.
RELEASING THE HEAD GATE
1. Pull lever to release the animal into the pen.
OPERATION | 7

1/2" x 2 1/2" CARRIAGE BOLT
BILL OF MATERIALS
2004635
A
x1
2004649
B
x1
2004661
C
x1
2004174
D
x2
2004168
E
x2
2000077
F
x2
2002503
G
x2
2004645
H
x1
2004236
I
x1
2004263
J
x2
2000690
K
x2
2002882
L
x2
2004642
M
x2
2004298
N
x1
2004310
O
x1
2000082
P
x5
2004534
Q
x2
2000305
R
x1
2002035
S
x1
2004653
T
x1
2004654
U
x1
2001809
V
x2
2002272
W
x1
2002067
X
x1
2004084
Y
x2
7002298
Z
x2
7002008
A1
x2
7002059
B1
x4
1/2" HEX NUT 3/4" x 1 3/4" HEX BOLT
1/2" FLAT WASHER
7002069
C1
x4
7002309
D1
x6
7002290
E1
x6
7002295
F1
x11
1/2" x 3" HEX BOLT 1/2" x 3" CARRIAGE BOLT3/4" NYLON LOCK NUT
1/2" x 5" CARRIAGE BOLT
2003661
G1
x2
7002350
H1
x5
7001812
I1
x16
7002294
J1
x6
1/2" FLANGE NUT 3/8" x 2 3/4" CARRIAGE BOLT
7001811
K1
x11
7002011
L1
x2
7002003
M1
x2
7002351
N1
x4
3/8" FLANGE NUT
7004954
O1
x1
3/8" HEX BOLT 3/8" STEEL LOCK NUT 3/8" HEX BOLT
SHORT PIN WASHER
3/8" STEEL LOCK NUT

WARRANTY
Your product must be registered to claim warranty, and to ensure that Arrowquip has the
required information to contact you in the event of a product or part recall. Any owner who
fails to register their product warranty with Arrowquip through their Authorized Arrowquip
Dealer voluntarily voids their warranty. Arrowquip will repair or replace products or parts of a
product that prove defective due to manufacturer defect during the Warranty Period, at their
sole discretion. This excludes defects resulting from normal wear and tear or product misuse.
NOTE:Anymodication,inanyfashion,toanyArrowquipequipmentimmediatelyvoidsthe
product warranty. This includes the parts contained therein.
E.g. If a modication is made to the squeeze mechanism in asqueeze chute, and the
sternum bar is bent afterwards, warranty for the damaged part, the sternum bar, contained in
themodiedequipment,thesqueezechute,isvoid.Inaddition,anyremainingwarrantyfor
the squeeze chute and other parts contained therein, including, but not limited to, the head
gate, locking system, Q-Catch system, and rollers, is null and void.
REGISTER FOR WARRANTY NOW:
Online: arrowquip.com/product-registration
Phone: [phone] | Email: [email protected]
WARRANTY | 9

Printed in Canada | June 2019
If you have any questions regarding your product or require assistance, please contact
Arrowquip’sClientCareTeamat1-877-275-6075orbyemailat[email protected].