Chore-Time C User manual

MF966D80
Installation Manual
for
Model C, C2, G, & H2
Feeding Systems
May 1996

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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Chore-Time Poultry Feeder Pan Pro Rata Schedule
Year from date of installation during which
pan becomes unusable Charge to be paid by the purchaser for replacement.
0 - 1 years NO CHARGE
1 - 2 years NO CHARGE
2 - 3 years NO CHARGE
3 - 4 years 4/10 of then current list price
4 - 5 years 5/10 of then current list price
Chore-Time Equipment warrants each new product manufactured by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year from
the date of initial installation by the original purchaser. If such a defect is found by Chore-Time to exist within the one year period,
Chore-Time will, at its option, (a)repair or replace such product free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture, or (b) refund to the
original purchaser the original purchase price, in lieu of such repair or replacement.
Additional extended warranties are herewith provided to the original purchaser as follows:
1. TURBO™ and RLX™ Fans, less motors, for three years from date of installation.
*2. Poultry feeder pans that become unusable within five years from date of installation. Warranty prorated after
three years usage.
3. MEAL-TIMEHog Feeder pans that become unusable within five years of installation.
4. Rotating centerless augers, excluding applications involving High Moisture Corn (exceeding 18%), for ten years
from date of installation. Note: MULTIFLOand applications involving High Moisture Corn are subject to a
one year warranty.
5. Chore-Time manufactured roll-formed steel auger tubes for ten years from date of installation.
*6. Laying cages that become unusable within ten years. Warranty prorated after three years usage.
*7. ULTRAFLOAuger and ULTRAFLOFeed Trough (except ULTRAFLOTrough Liners) are warranted for
a period of five (5) years from date of original purchase against repeated breakage of the auger or wear-through
of the feed trough caused solely by the auger.
Conditions and limitations:
1. The product must be installed and operated in accordance with instructions published by Chore-Time or warranty
will be void.
2. Warranty is void if all components of a system are not supplied by Chore-Time.
3. This product must be purchased from and installed by an authorized Chore-Time dealer or certified representative
thereof, or the warranty will be void.
4. Malfunctions or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, accident, or lack of proper
maintenance shall not be considered defects under this warranty.
5. This warranty applies only to systems for the care of poultry and livestock. Other applications in industry or
commerce are not covered by this warranty.
Chore-Time shall not be liable for any consequential or special damage which any purchaser may suffer or claim to have suffered as a result
of any defect in the product. "Consequential" or "special damages" as used herein include, but are not limited to, lost or damaged products
or goods, costs of transportation, lost sales, lost orders, lost income, increased overhead, labor and incidental costs and operational
inefficiencies.
THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES CHORE-TIME’S ENTIRE AND SOLE WARRANTY AND CHORE-TIME EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE SOLD AND DESCRIPTION OR QUALITY
OF THE PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER.
Any exceptions to this warranty must be authorized in writing by an officer of the company. Chore-Time reserves the right to change models
and specifications at any time without notice or obligation to improve previous models.
*See separate Chore-Time Cage Wire Warranty as to these products.
CHORE-TIME EQUIPMENT, A Division of CTB, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000, Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 U.S.A.

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Table of Contents
Topic Page User*
Warranty Information....................................................................................................2C, D
Support Information ......................................................................................................4C, D
Safety Information.........................................................................................................5 - 6 C, I
Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................................7C, I
General Installation Information, Capacities & Specifications ......................................8 - 9 C, I
General Management & Start-Up.................................................................................9 - 10 C, I
Component Location Diagram......................................................................................10 - 11 C, I
Model C Feeder............................................................................................................12 C, D
Model C2 Feeder..........................................................................................................13 - 15 C, D
Model H2 Feeder..........................................................................................................16 - 17 C, D
Model G Feeder............................................................................................................18 C, D
Feeder Management ....................................................................................................19 - 20 C, D
Feeder Assembly Procedure ........................................................................................21 - 26 I
Pan Assembly Procedure for Model C Feeders............................................................................... 21 I
Assembly Box Construction for Model C2 Feeders.......................................................................... 22 - 23 I
Pan Assembly Procedure for Model C2 Feeders............................................................................. 23 - 24 I
Pan Assembly Procedure for Model H2 Feeders............................................................................. 25 I
Pan Assembly Procedure for Model G Feeders............................................................................... 26 I
Suspension System......................................................................................................27 - 33 I
Suspension Layout Diagrams .......................................................................................................... 27 - 29 I
Screw Hook Installation, Ceiling Hook Installation ........................................................................... 27 - 28 I
Power Winch Installation.................................................................................................................. 32 - 33 I
Hopper Assembly Procedure........................................................................................34 - 37 I
200# Hopper..................................................................................................................................... 34 - 35 I
100# Hopper..................................................................................................................................... 36 - 37 I
Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension...........................................................................38 - 52 I
Feeder Pan and Tube Assembly Process, Assemble and Suspend the Feeder Line...................... 38 - 41 I
End Control Unit Assembly .............................................................................................................. 42 I
Anti-Roost Installation ...................................................................................................................... 43 - 45 I
Auger Installation, Auger Brazing..................................................................................................... 46 - 48 I
Intermediate Control......................................................................................................................... 49 - 50 I
Indexing the Feeder Line..............................................................................................51 I
Meal-Time Feeding Guidelines.....................................................................................52 - 53 C
Controlling the Feeders (optional equipment)...............................................................53 I, C
Wiring Diagrams: Single Phase & Three Phase...........................................................54 - 55 I
Part List for Model C, C2, G, & H2 Feeding Systems...................................................56 - 74 C, I, D
Maintaining the Floor Feeder........................................................................................75 - 76 C, I
Trouble Shooting the Floor Feeding System ................................................................77 - 78 C, I
*Legend: C = Customer, D = Distributor, I = Installer

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(CE-mark serial number)
Support Information
The Chore-Time Model C, C2, H2, & G Feeding Systems are
designed to feed poultry feed types. Using this equipment
for any other purpose or in a way not within the operating
recommendations specified in this manual will void the war-
ranty and may cause personal injury and/or death.
This manual is designed to provide comprehensive plan-
ning, installation, wiring, operation, and parts listing infor-
mation. The Table of Contents provides a convenient
overview of the information in this manual. The Table of
Contents also specifies which pages contain information
for the sales personal, installer, and consumer (end user).
Chore-Time Equipment recognizes CE Mark and pursues
compliance in all applicable products. Please fill in the
CE-Mark serial number in the blank space provided for fu-
ture reference.
Please include the name and address of your Chore-Time
Distributor and installer.
Please fill in the following information about your Chore-Time feeding system. Keep this
manual in a clean, dry place for future reference.
Distributor’s Name
Distributor’s Address
Distributor’s Phone Date of Purchase
Installer’s Name
Installer’s Address
Installer’s Phone Date of Installation
System Specifications
Feed Delivery System Supplying

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Safety Information
Caution, Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous situations. Care
should be taken to keep this information intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
Using the equipment for purposes other than specified in this manual may cause personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Safety–Alert Symbol
This is a safety–alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment, be alert
to the potential for personal injury. Chore-Time equipment is designed to be installed
and operated as safely as possible...however, hazards do exist.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Signal Words
Signal words are used in conjunction with the safety–alert symbol to identify
the severity of the warning.
DANGER .............identifies immediate hazards which WILL result
in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING...........identifies hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION............identifies hazards or unsafe practices which
COULDresult in minorpersonalinjuryor product
or property damage.
DANGER—MOVING AUGER
This decal is placed on the Clean-Out Cover of the
FLEX-AUGER Control Unit.
Severe personal injury will result, if the electrical
power is not disconnected, prior to servicing the
equipment.
DANGER—ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or servicing equipment unless
maintenance instructions specifically state otherwise.
Ground all electrical equipment for safety.
All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with
local and national electric codes.
Ground all non-current carrying metal parts to guard against electrical shock.
With the exception of motor overload protection, electrical disconnects and
over current protection are not supplied with the equipment.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Use caution when working with the
Auger--springing auger may cause personal injury.
CAUTION

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Electro-Guard:. .. . .. . .. . .. . .A high voltage, low
current shocking de-
vice used to keep
birds from setting on
the feeder line.
Item #2 Clamp: .. . .A two-piece,
riveted strap
used to secure
auger tubes to-
gether.
Adjustment Leveler:.. . .. . .. A cable locking de-
vise used to conve-
niently adjust the
feeder to a level po-
sition.
Throw-back: .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .A cable/pulley arrangement
that allows cable to be routed to a desired location.
Power Lift: . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .Red, cast iron winch used to raise and
lower the feeder line(s). Operated by a
hand crank or electric drill. Referred to
as Power Winch.
Drop Line: .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. A section of cable
fastened to the
main cable, rout-
ed through a pul-
ley, down to the
feeder line.
Glossary of Terms
Item #1 Anti-Roost Bracket: .. . .An insulator
and bracket assembly mount-
ed on every fourth or fifth
clamp to support shocker
wire.
Double-back: . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .A cable/pulley arrangement
that reduces the load on the Power Winch.
Intermediate Control:.. . .. . . A feeder, equipped
with a switch, (located
near the center of the
feeder line) used to
control the feeding
system when partial
house brooding.
End Control: . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. A feeder, equipped
with a switch, (located
at the power unit),
used to control the
feeding system.

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General Installation Information
Please read the installation instructions in this manual prior to beginning the
installation. This manual provides the necessary information on the installa-
tion, operation, and maintenance of the Chore-Time feeding equipment you
have purchased.
The feeder pan assembly is different for each of the feeder systems. Refer to
the applicable feeder pan assembly section.
The suspension, hopper assembly, feeder line installation, and Anti-Roost in-
stallation is the same for each system, except where noted otherwise. Please
pay particularly close attention to insure proper assembly and installation of
the equipment.
Capacities & Specifications
The Model C, C2, G, and H2 Feeders all use plastic feeder pans.
Each of the feeders may be used on broilers from 1 day old through the
grow-out. The feeders are also recommended for turkey poults from 1 day old
to 5 weeks old, and turkey hens 6 to 17 weeks old*. Each feeder has adjust-
ability features built-in, allowing the operator to manage the feeding system
effectively and efficiently.
The chart below provides the recommended birds-per-pan ratio.
Type of Bird Recommended Feeder Birds Per
Pan
Broiler Model C, C2, G, or H2 60 to 75
Broiler Breeder Model C, C2, G, or H2 14 to 15
Commercial Leghorn
Pullet or Hen
(0 to 18 weeks)
Model C, C2, G, or H2 20 to 25
Commercial Leghorn
Pullet or Hen
(19 to 65 weeks)
Model C, C2, G, or H2 45 to 50
Turkey Poults
(0 to 5 weeks old) Model H2, C2, G, or CT 60 to 65
Turkey Hen
(5 to 17 weeks old) Model G (with Pan Lip Extension*) 40 to 45
Ducks
(0 to 3 weeks old) Model G 60 to 70
Ducks
(4 to 8 weeks old) Model G 50 to 60
Ducks Layer Model G 40 to 45
Guinea
(0 to 8 weeks old) Model G 45 to 55
*The Model G Feeder with Pan Lip Extension is the only feeder recom-
mended for use with turkey hens from 6 to 17 weeks old.

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Suspension systems are based on ceiling heights of 14 feet (4.26 m) with sus-
pension drop points every 8 feet (2.4 m). DO NOT EXCEED 10 FEET (3 M) BE-
TWEEN SUSPENSION DROPS. Refer to the suspension section in this manual
for installation details.
The Agri-Time Meal-Time Control is used to control the Model C, C2, G, or H2
Feeders. The optional Agri-Time Time Clock Control may be used in certain in-
stallations where the Meal-Time feature is not required.
The Feeder Control Units should be at least 10 feet (3 m) from the wall or parti-
tion. See diagrams on page 11.
The Model C, C2, G, and H2 Control Units use a 348 R.P.M. Gearhead, delivering
approximately 17 pounds per minute or 7.7 kg per minute. This rating is based
on feed with a density of 40 pounds per cubic foot or 640 kg per cubic meter.
Single phase 60 Hz and single and three phase 50 Hz Power Units are available
for the Model C, C2, G, and H2 Feeders.
Systems up to 300’ (91 m) require 1/3 H.P. Power Units. Systems over 300’ (91
m) require 1/2 H.P. Power Units.
General Management Recommendations that apply to Model C, C2, G, and H2
Feeder systems are covered below. In addition, each style of feeder has a sec-
tion, explaining some of its individual features. Refer to the section that applies
to the feeder you have purchased.
The Model C Features are covered on page 12.
The Model C2 Features are covered on pages 13 through 15.
The Model H2 Features are covered on pages 16 and 17.
The Model G Features are covered on page 18.
These sections provide you with valuable information concerning feeder instal-
lation, operation, etc. It is important that you read this information and under-
stand how the feeder was designed to operate. Then, you may custom operate
the system to fit your individual needs.
General Management & Start-Up
Partial House Brooding
It is recommended that the power unit end of the house be used for the brooding
area. This helps avoid any section of the system running dry. Also, Intermediate
Controls are not needed in this situation. Houses over 400’ (122 m) should be
split in the center, allowing either end to be used for partial house brooding.
If partial house brooding is required, the Intermediate Control is available.
With the recommended toggle switch wired into the system, the feeder line can
be changed from full house brooding to partial house brooding with the flip of a
switch.
Maintain a lower feed level in the Intermediate Control than in the rest of the
feeders. This will cause the Intermediate Control Pan to empty more often, there-
by starting the feeder line before the other pans become empty.
Do not hinder the bird movement around the Intermediate Control pan. Locate
the curtain or partition several pans away from the Intermediate Control pan.
Provide adequate lighting so that the birds will not shy away from the Intermedi-
ate Control area.

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Electro-guard Operation
Electro-guard cables should be tight to prevent sagging onto the feeder and
shorting out. Tight cables also help keep pans in line on the tube.
The feeding equipment must be grounded through the power unit wiring or a
separate ground wire for the electro-guard to work properly.
Electro-guard chargers should be operated on a separate circuit so the an-
ti-roost system can be disconnected using a switch at the door when someone
enters the pen. Birds are less likely to become wild and flighty if the elec-
tro-guard can be disconnected when people are in the house.
Start-Up Information
Operate the equipment, if possible, before birds are housed to check installa-
tion, switch operation, and fill the feeder lines with feed.
The oil coating on new auger will cause the auger to deliver feed at a slower
rate. To reduce the load on the motor while the equipment is being broken in,
auger 50 pound (20 kg) increments of feed out to the pans. Allow the system
to run for approximately 30 seconds, then add another 50 pounds (20 kg) of
feed. Repeat this procedure until feed has been supplied to all the pans.
Birds avoid dark or cold areas. Do not locate a control unit or intermediate
control in such an area. Also, do not locate the Control Unit close to the end
of the building. Allow a minimum of 10 feet (3 m) between the Control Unit and
the building wall. If these problems are anticipated, they can be avoided dur-
ing installation. Later, artificial lighting can partially correct the problem.
During the first 5 days the system should be run manually with the feeder pans
setting on the floor.
If the system accidentally runs out of feed and birds are without feed for some
time, care must be taken when the pans are refilled.
Feed hoppers can be filled prior to starting the feeder lines to give the fill
system a head start.
When feeders are turned on, it may be necessary to walk up and down the
lines to scatter large groups of birds as they rush to the feeders.
It may be desirable to raise the feeder line so birds cannot reach it, fill all
the pans, then carefully lower the line.
When birds are removed, all the remaining feed in the hoppers and the feeder
pans must be removed. If possible, allow the birds to clean up feed prior to
their removal.
Component Locations Diagram
Line lengths up to 300’ (90 m) use 1/3 H.P. Power Units. Line lengths from
300’ (90 m) to 500’ (152 m) require 1/2 H.P. Power Units.
Adequate overhead structure must be provided to support the weight of the feeder,
hoppers, power units, etc. Refer to the chart below for individual component weights.
Component Weigh in pounds (kg)
Tube, Auger, Feeders, & Feed 5 lbs. (2.26 kg.) linear foot (.3 m)
Power Unit & Control Unit Assembly 50 lbs. (22.6 kg)
200 lbs. Feed Hopper & Feed 250 lbs. (113.4 kg)
100 lbs. Feed Hopper & Feed 150 lbs. (68 kg)
Power Winch 40 lbs. (18.1 kg)

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Key Description
1Feed Bin
2Feed Hoppers
310’ (3 m) minimum
4Brood Curtain
5End Controls/Power Unit
6Over 400’ (122 m)
Figure 2. Component location diagram for systems
over 400 feet (122 m). (Top View).
Key Description
1Feed Bin
2Feed Hopper
3Intermediate Control
4Brood Curtain
5End Control/Power Unit
610’ (3 m) minimum
7Up to 400’ (122 m)
Figure 1. Component location diagram for systems
up to 400 feet (122 m). (Top View).
Optional Intermediate Controls may be used for partial house brooding, as shown in
Figure 1.
Systems with line lengths over 400’ (122 m) should be split in the center, as
shown in Figure 2. This will reduce auger running time and eliminate the need
for Intermediate Controls for partial house brooding.

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The Model C Feeder (see Figure 3) is designed to be used primarily
on broilers, cockerels, pullets and hens. The Model C may also be
used to feed turkeys.
The feed level in each pan may be raised or lowered by adjusting the
Feed Level Ring and Feed Level Tube. The Model C Feeder may be or-
dered with the standard Grill Support or the optional Two Piece Grill
Support. See Figure 4.
Model C Features
Figure 3. Model C Feeder (Side View)
Key Description
1Model C Grill
2Two Piece Grill Support
3Standard Grill Support
4Feed Level Tube
5Feed Level Ring
6Model C Feeder Pan
Figure 4. Model C Feeder (Side View)

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The Model C2 Feeder (see Figure 5) is designed to be used on broil-
ers, cockerels, pullets and hens from day old through grow out.
The Model C2 may also be used on turkeys to 10 weeks old
The Model C2 Feeder has a variety of features as shown in Figures 6
through 12.
The Model C2 Feeder components are all plastic to avoid rust and cor-
rosion while providing years of trouble free service. See Figure 6.
Model C2 Features
Figure 5. Model C2 Feeder (Side View)
Figure 6. Plastic components.
Standard Model C2 Feeder
(with Feed Windows) 1-Piece Model C2 Feeder
(Windowless)

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The C2 Feeder is designed to operate with the Feed Windows OPEN or
CLOSED with the feeder on the floor or suspended.
The 1-Piece (windowless) version is available for applications where
the windows feature (flooding the pan w/ feed) is not required.
Adjustment settings are easy to understand and change. Settings num-
bers are embossed on both sides of the grill, so they may be easily
seen from either side of the feeder line.
It is easy to determine the amount of feed opening in the bottom of the
pan. It is equal to the distance from the top of the grill to the top of the
cone adjustment, when the feeder is suspended.
Figure 7. C2 Feeder (Windows closed: left, windows open: right.)
Figure 8. Adjustment settings (Top View).
Figure 9. Feed opening dimension (Side View).
Key Description
13/4” (19 mm)

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The pans are easily turned on the
grill using the tabs formed on the
bottom of the pan. See Figure 10.
The standard feeder uses a one
piece Support Cone. The two
piece swinging Support Cone,
shown, is also available. See
Figure 11.
The Feeder Pans
may be removed from
the grill, for easy
cleaning, and remain
attached for conve-
nience, as shown in
Figure 12.
Figure 10. Pan Installation (Bottom View).
Figure 11. Swinging Support Cone (Side View).
Figure 12. Hanging Feeder Pans
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The Chore-Time Model H2 is designed to feed broilers from day old
though grow-out, and turkeys from day old through 8 weeks.
The H2 Feeders with Feed Windows are specifically designed to fill the
feeder pan with feed while the birds are very young. This insures the
birds know where to get feed and have easy access to it.
The Model H2 Feeder is available with-
out feed windows for use at the grow-out
end of house.
Recommended usage: Broilers & Turkeys
Model H2 Features
The Model H2 Feeder is available with
Feed Chutes. This feature allows easy
filling of the Feeder Pan when birds are
very young.
Recommended usage: Broilers & Turkeys
The Model H2 Feeder is available with a
Flood Collar. This feature allows easy
flooding of the Feeder Pans when birds
are very young.
Recommended usage: Broilers
Figure 13. Model H2 with Feed Chutes (Side View).
Figure 14. Model H2 without Feed Windows (Side View).
Figure 15. Model H2 with Flood Collar (Side View).

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Figure 16. Hanging Model H2 Feeder Pans.
Figure 17. Pan Adjustment (Side View)
The windows in the feeders may be closed to reduce the amount of feed
into the feeder pan.
The H2 Feeder Pans have the ability to swing down to facilitate easy
cleaning without having to fully remove the feeder pans. See Figure 16.
Figure 17 shows the Pan Adjustment Tab numbers. Adjusting the H2
Feeder Pan to different settings changes the feed level in the pan.
Chore-Time recommends starting out broilers at setting #2 and turkeys
at setting #4.
If the feeder pans do require adjustment, gently pull the pan away from
one of the struts to release. Reset the pan in the other two struts. Gen-
tly, pull the pan into the appropriate setting on the third strut.
Refer to the Feeder Management section, on page 20, for additional op-
eration recommendations.

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Model G Features
The recommended usages of the Model G Feeder include broilers,
cockerels, turkeys, and ducks. The Model G may also be used to
feed other types of birds.
The Model G Feeder, as shown in Figure 18, has a heavy duty 8 spoke
grill which allows ample feed access for large birds. Features include
a high cone feed pan and a Feed Level Tube with feed fins to provide
minimal feed wastage. A valuable feature of the Model G is feed flood
windows which allows the feeder pan, when lowered to the floor, to be
filled with feed for the brooding of young birds. The optional Pan Ex-
tension may be used to prevent feed wastage on large birds.
The Model G is available with the standard adjustable 2-piece Grill
Support or the optional 1 piece (windowless) Grill Support. Both ver-
sions are shown in Figure 19.
Figure 19. Model G Feeders (Side View)
Figure 18. Model G Feeder (Side View)
One-Piece Model GTwo-Piece Model G
Key Description
1Model G Grill
2Adjustable Support Cone
3Grill Support
4One-Piece Grill Support
5Model G Feeder Pan

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Feeder Management
General Operation of the Model C Feeder
These recommendations are guidelines to aid producers in developing a
feeding program. Many factors such as feed content, type of bird, etc.
may dictate change from these recommendations.
Start young birds on the feeder with the pans resting on the floor. As
the birds grow, raise the feeder line.
Keeping the pans at the proper height prevents birds from raking feed
excessively. For additional information on pan height adjustment refer
to the diagram on page 20 in this manual.
When filling the pans for young brooding birds, operate the feeder,
then walk along the line lifting the Feed Level Tubes in each pan to al-
low feed to spread to the edges of the pan. During the first couple days,
the pans may be filled manually.
For chickens, begin with the Feed Level Tube/Ring Assembly in the
fifth adjustment from the bottom. The "V" bottom pan allows 3/4" to 1"
(20 to 25 mm) feed depth, measured from the deepest part of the pans.
If birds are severely debeaked the feed level may need to be increased
by adjusting the Feed Level Tubes. If the Model C Feeder is to be used
to feed turkeys, the 4329 Feed Level Tube is required.
General Operation of the Model C2 and Model G Feeders
These recommendations are guidelines to aid producers in developing a
feeding program. Many factors such as feed content, type of bird, etc.
may dictate change from these recommendations.
Start young birds with the feeder pans resting on the floor. The Model
C2 has the ability to fill the feeders while setting on the floor or sus-
pended. With the feed windows open, feed will spill out in the pan, mak-
ing it easier for the birds to find feed, adapt to the feeder, and begin to
eat. Make sure all the feed windows are in the same position, OPEN or
CLOSED.
Raise the feeder as the birds grow. This will automatically close the
feed windows, unless they are locked open. Chore-Time recommends
opening the feed windows in the pans for the first 5 to 10 days, for
broilers. Open the feed windows in the pans for the first 10 to 14 days,
for turkeys. The feeders will need to be operated at least twice a day
for the first 5 days, thereafter pans may need to be resupplied 3 times
a day or as birds eat feed level down.
Keeping the pans at the proper height prevents birds from raking feed
excessively. For additional information on pan height adjustment refer
to the diagram on page 20 in this manual.
DO NOT RUN THE SYSTEM ON AUTOMATIC (FULL FEED) WHEN
FEED WINDOWS ARE OPEN.
In most cases, setting #4 is recommended. However, feed texture, fat
content, type of bird, or some other variables may make it necessary
to change to another setting. The combination of proper pan height,
feeder setting, and time clock operation, will result in optimum feeder
performance. The operator will learn what works best for his/her situa-
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General Operation of the Model H2 Feeder
These recommendations are guidelines to aid producers in developing a feeding pro-
gram. Many factors such as feed content, type of bird, etc. may dictate change from these
recommendations.
For feeders with Flood Collars;
When preparing the house for baby chicks, place paper under the feeder lines that
are in the brood end of the house. The feed windows should be open to allow the
feeder to flood. The feed that overflows the pan onto the paper will direct the birds
to the feeder. Place additional feed trays in the brood end of the house.
During the first 5 days the feeder is to be operated once a day. Brood young birds
on the feeder with the pans resting on the floor.
Broilers: At 4 to 5 days, close the Flood Collars and raise the feeder pans just off
the litter.
Set the Struts in the #2 setting for poultry or the #4 setting for turkeys.
For feeders with Feed Chutes;
Set the Struts in the #2 setting for poultry or the #4 setting for turkeys.
When preparing the house for poults or chicks, set the chutes in the brood position.
Place additional feed trays in the brood end of the house.
During the first 5 days the feeder is to be operated twice or three times a day. Brood
young birds on the feeder with the pans resting on the floor.
Broilers: At 8 to 12 days, close the Feed Chutes.
Turkeys: At 10 to 14 days, close the Feed Chutes.
Set the Struts in the #2 setting for poultry or
the #4 setting for turkeys.
For feeders without Feed Windows;
Set the Struts in the #2 setting for poultry or
the #4 setting for turkeys.
The feeder should be raised just enough to
clear the litter. As birds grow, raise the feed-
er accordingly. Normally, the lip of the pan
should be at the height that the birds breast
enter the neck. Keeping the pans up at the
proper height prevents the birds from raking
the feed excessively.
At 3 weeks of age, begin meal feeding the
birds, if desired. Follow the chart in this in-
struction manual to set up time clock. Ad-
just the daily run times through-out the life
of the birds on a weekly basis. Additional ad-
justment may be required to suit the feed
and the birds. Refer to the General Manage-
ment Recommendations for Meal-Time
Feeding on page 53, of this manual.
Because of variation in feed texture, fat con-
tent, type of birds and other variables, the
operator must learn what works best for his
situation by experience. A combination of
proper pan height, feeder pan adjustment,
and time clock operation, will result in opti-
mum feeder performance.
After the birds are through the
brood stage, the lip of the pan
should be at the approximate height
the bird’s neck enters the breast.
Proper pan height reduces feed
wastage, improves feed conver-
sion, and provides more income for
the producer. Note the proper pan
height shown, above.
PanHeight Adjustment