Arrowquip Q-POWER 107 Series User manual

Q-POWER 107 SERIES
PORTABLE WORKING
SYSTEMS
1-877-275-6075 | [email protected]
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PRODUCT MANUAL
1078 | 10718 | 10708
LEFT - RIGHT
OCTOBER 2021

WARNINGS
WARNING: WHEN CHUTE IS NOT ATTACHED TO
VEHICLE, LOWER FRONT HITCH JACK TO THE
GROUND FOR SAFETY.
ALWAYS LOWER UNIT TO THE GROUND
IMMEDIATELY WHEN TRANSPORT IS COMPLETE.
WHEEL NUTS / BOLTS SHOULD BE TORQUED
BEFORE FIRST ROAD USE AND AFTER EACH
WHEEL REMOVAL.
DO NOT REPAIR THE CHUTE OR GO INTO THE
CHUTE WHEN HYDRAULICS ARE IN OPERATION.
THIS CAN RESULT IN INJURY TO THE WORKER.
UNPLUG THE MOTOR BEFORE PERFORMING ANY
NECESSARY REPAIRS OR INSPECTION.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONNECT THE ELECTRIC
POWER PACK IF YOU ARE NOT A CERTIFIED
ELECTRICIAN. FOR YOUR SAFETY, ELECTRIC
POWER PACKS MUST BE CONNECTED AND
WIRED BY A FULLY CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

CONTENTS
Safety Precautions 1
Risk Assessment 2
Transporting the Q-Power 107 Series Portable Working System 3
Reference for Manual Jacks 3
Reference for Tub Instructions 3
Operation Guide for Hydraulic Jacks 4
Lower Unit for Use 6
Unfolding the Collapsible Tub 9
Raise Unit for Transport 15
Folding the Collapsible Tub 15
Installing Tires 23
Using the Q-Power 107 Series Cattle Chute 26
Setting up the Hydraulic Cattle Squeeze Chute 27
Gas Power Pack 27
Electric Power Pack 28
Operating the Q-Power 107 Series 30
Cold Start 30
Power Failure 30
Q-Power 107 Series Add-Ons 31
3rd Generation Q-Catch Head Holder 31
Sheeted Sternum Bar 32
Trimming Bar 33
Hydraulic Head Sweep 34
Easy Flow Alley 35
Adjusting the Easy Flow Alley 35
Using the Removable Panels 35
Using the Emergency Exit 36
Scale Platform Installation 38
Rolling Door Switch 40
Collapsible Tub 44
Operating Guidelines 44
Using the 3E BudFlow Tub 44
Using the Crowding Tub 45
Recommended Maintenance 45
Maintenance Safety 45
Regular Maintenance 45
Hydraulic Maintenance 47
Power Pack Maintenance 47
Hydraulic Jack Maintenance 47
Battery Maintenance 47
Battery Replacement 48
Wheel Maintenance 48
Troubleshooting Guide 48
Squeeze Chute 48
107 Series Power Pack Troubleshooting 49
Issues with Electric Power Pack 50
Hydraulic Jacks 50
Manual Jacks 51
Recommended Use 51
Warranty 52

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 are 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.
Ensure the operator understands the contents of this manual before using the equipment.
1. DO NOT wear loose-tted clothing.
2. Ensure the equipment is on a rm, level, dry surface that is free of rocks and other trip
hazards.
3. DO NOT enter the vet cage until the animal is secured in the head gate.
4. DO NOT stand in front of the head gate while operator is moving the cattle through the
squeeze chute.
5. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 NEAR AN OPERATING MACHINE.
6. Follow safe cattle handling procedures in other areas of the yard so that cattle are more
docile.
7. DO NOT make any modications to Arrowquip equipment. Non-factory modications to the
equipment can reduce the safety for the operator & livestock, and void warranty.
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8. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18 TO USE THE HYDRAULIC
EQUIPMENT.
9. DO NOT OPERATE HYDRAULICS WHILE OPERATORS ARE WORKING WITH THE
CATTLE IN THE CHUTE OR ARE TOUCHING THE CHUTE. REACHING OUT OR INTO
THE CHUTE WHILE HYDRAULICS ARE IN OPERATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY.
10. Please ensure that all hydraulic hoses and electrical leads are out of the way and safely
positioned before moving cattle or using the chute.
11. Keep a distance of more than an arm’s length from the hydraulic chute while hydraulics are in
operation.
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. Ensure that the equipment is on rm, level ground.
3. Ensure that there are NO hazardous hydraulic cords or large objects within or around the
equipment where cattle and operator will be.
4. Please ensure that all hydraulics work properly before putting cattle through the chute.
5. Please make sure that all hydraulic hoses are properly secured to the hydraulic pump or
tractor.
6. Ensure that the hydraulic controls are functioning properly. Specically ensure that the
adjustable side mechanism and the head gate are adjusting smoothly.
7. If hydraulics do not function properly when testing the equipment, DO NOT put cattle
through the chute.
8. Ensure that access gates are closed securely before running cattle through the chute.
9. Some chemicals and medicines can damage powder coat. Take all precautions and wash
after use.
10. Make sure your equipment has been cleared of ALL livestock after use.
11. Some chemicals and medicines can damage powder coat. Take all precautions and wash
after use.
12. Maximum towing speed 40km/25mph
13. Maintain tire pressure of 80 psi.
14. Check wheel lug nuts after 10, 25, 50 miles of use, ensure torqued to 120 ft. lbs.
a. This applies to rst time use and wheel changes.
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TRANSPORTING THE Q-POWER 107 SERIES PORTABLE
WORKING SYSTEM
WARNING: FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED HEREIN
CAREFULLY TO ENSURE OPERATOR SAFETY WHEN
SETTING UP FOR USE OR TRANSPORT.
Requirements:
- Level ground
- 2 people
REFERENCE FOR MANUAL JACKS
Your unit will either come with manual or hydraulic jacks, with both represented in this manual.
For manual jack control, refer below:
REFERENCE FOR TUB INSTRUCTIONS
Use this as a guide when folding and unfolding the collapsible tub.
10718 - BUDFLOW
PANEL 1
PANEL 2 PANEL 3
PANEL 4
JACK UP JACK DOWN
3E DOOR
JOINER BAR A
B
C
E
D
10718 - CROWDING
PANEL 1
PANEL 2 PANEL 3
B
C
JOINER BAR A

OPERATION GUIDE FOR HYDRAULIC JACKS
Refer to this guide to ensure safe operation of your Hydraulic Jacks.
1. Control pendant has two buttons UP and DOWN which control both the main jacks at the
back of the unit and the front hitch jack. There is a selector valve to choose if you are
operating the front or back jacks. Refer to decal for directions.
2. When chute is not attached to a vehicle, lower to the ground for safety.
3. Only lift the unit from rm, level ground.
4. Never raise the unit more than is necessary to put the tires on.
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10708 - CROWDING
PANEL 1
PANEL 2 PANEL 3
B
C
JOINER BAR A
10708 - BUDFLOW
PANEL 1
PANEL 2 PANEL 3
PANEL 4
C
D
B
3E DOOR
E
JOINER BAR A

If you have any questions, please contact Client Care at 1-877-275-6075 for assistance.
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TO LOWER THE UNIT FOR USE:
Removing Tires
1 Extend front jack to support chute using UP button / front jack handle.
2 Detach chute from truck.
3 Remove hitch and set aside.

4 Retract front jack using DOWN button / front jack handle until the chute rests on the ground.
5 Remove front jack and place aside.
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CHUTE SECTION MUST BE FLAT ON THE GROUND BEFORE
PROCEEDING.

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6 Extend rear jacks using UP button / rear jack handle until tires are 1” off the ground.
7 Remove tires.
8 Retract rear jacks to set the unit on the set the unit on the ground until they stop using DOWN
button / rear jack handle.
1"
x2
(BOTH SIDES)

NEXT STEPS
If your unit has a collapsible tub (10718, 10718-BF, 10708, 10708-BF), proceed to
UNFOLDING THE COLLAPSIBLE TUB.
If your unit does not have a collapsible tub (1078), proceed to OPERATING THE
Q-POWER 107 SERIES [PAGE 30].
UNFOLDING THE COLLAPSIBLE TUB
(APPLICABLE FOR 10718, 10718-BF, 10708, 10708-BF MODELS)
1 Remove the pin and pull out the bottom joiner bar. Secure with the same pin.
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IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY UNFOLDING YOUR TUB, LIFT THE
UNIT A FEW INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND SET DOWN
IMMEDIATELY ONCE COMPLETED.

2 Loosen the ratchet strap and safety chain. Set aside.
FOR CROWDING TUBS, PROCEED TO [PAGE 13].
3E BUDFLOW TUBS
For 3E BudFlow tubs, continue with these steps:
(APPLICABLE FOR 10718-BF AND 10708-BF MODELS)
1 Set aside panel 4 and joiner bar C.
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WARNING: HOLD THE PANELS WHILE RELEASING THE STRAP
TO PREVENT THE TUB FROM UNFOLDING UNINTENTIONALLY.

2 Unfold panels 1-3 and attach to the bottom joiner bar.
3 Attach panel 4 to panel 3.
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4 Connect top joiner bars A, B, C, & D to panels 1, 2, 3 and 4 as shown.
TIP: Lower the unit to line up top joiner bars with panels
5 Fold out the 3E door and secure with joiner bar E. Set aside transport pins.
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CROWDING TUBS
For crowding tubs, continue with these steps:
(APPLICABLE FOR 10718 AND 10708 CROWDING TUB MODELS)
1 Unfold panels 1-3 and attach to the bottom joiner bar.
2 Connect top joiner bars A, B, and C to panels 1, 2 and 3 as shown.
TIP: Lower the unit to line up top joiner bars with panels
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   ✓Inspect for damages due to transport
   ✓Head gate and squeeze mechanisms are functioning properly
   ✓All latches on doors, gates, and panels are functioning properly
   ✓All joiner bars are locked into place
   ✓When applicable, all add-ons are properly installed and functioning
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SAFETY CHECK:
READY FOR USE

TO RAISE UNIT FOR TRANSPORT:
   ✓All animals have been removed from the unit.
   ✓The unit must be at on the ground before proceeding.
If your unit does not have a collapsible tub (878), proceed to
INSTALLING TIRES [PAGE 23].
If your unit has a collapsible tub (10718, 10718-BF, 10708, 10708-BF), proceed to FOLDING
THE COLLAPSIBLE TUB.
FOLDING THE COLLAPSIBLE TUB
3E BUDFLOW TUBS
For 3E BudFlow tubs, continue with these steps:
(APPLICABLE FOR 10718-BF AND 10708-BF MODELS)
If you have a crowding tub model (10718 or 10708), proceed to [PAGE 20].
1 Fold the 3E door to transport position and secure with the pin.
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SAFETY CHECK:
IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY FOLDING YOUR TUB, LIFT THE
UNIT A FEW INCHES OFF THE GROUND AND SET DOWN
IMMEDIATELY ONCE COMPLETED.

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2 Return joiner bar E to its holder and secure with the pin.
3 Set aside panel 4 and joiner bars C & D.

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4Latch the swing gate to the left-hand side of the rolling door.
5Push the crowd gate against the swing gate.