Chore-Time H2 Setup guide

MODEL H2™ Feeding System
Installation and Operators Manual
MF830EJuly 2023

Chore-Time Warranty MODEL H2™ Feeding System
2MF830E
CTB, Inc., (“Chore-Time”), warrants each new CHORE-TIME®product manufactured by it to be free from
defects in material or workmanship for one-year from and after the date of initial installation by or for 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. Labor costs associated with
the replacement or repair of the product are not covered by the Manufacturer.
Additional extended warranties for the equipment and/or systems listed below are provided to the original
purchaser as follows (for all other CHORE-TIME®products purchased, the one-year warranty period shall
apply):
1. TURBO®and RLXfans, less motors - 3 years
2. TURBO®fan fiberglass housings, polyethylene cones, and cast aluminum blades - for the life of the product
3. TURBO®fan motors and bearings - 2 years
4. TURBO®fan components (including plastic shutters) - 3 years
5. Poultry feeder pans that becomes unusable within five years from the date of installation - Warranty prorated
after three years usage
6. Rotating centerless augers, excluding applications involving high moisture feed stuffsv(exceeding 18%), for
ten years from the date of installation. Note: MULTIFLO®and applications involving high moisture feed
stuffs are subject to a one-year warranty
7. Chore-Time manufactured roll-formed steel auger tubes for ten years from the date of installation
8. ULTRAFLO®Breeder Feeding System auger and feed trough are warranted for a period of five years from
the date of original installation against repeated breakage of the auger or wear-through of the feed trough
caused solely by the auger
9. ULTRAPAN®Feeding System augers are warranted for a period of five years from the date of installation againstlely
by the auger
.
Chore-Time Warranty

MODEL H2™ Feeding System Chore-Time Warranty
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CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS
1. The product must be installed by and operated in accordance with the instructions published by the
Manufacturer or Warranty will be void.
2. Warranty is void if all components of the system are not original equipment supplied by the
Manufacturer.
3. This product must be purchased from and installed by an authorized distributor 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 the 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 suffer 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 THE MANUFACTURER’S ENTIRE AND SOLE WARRANTY AND
THIS MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLEY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO
MERCHANTIBILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES SOLD AND DESCRIPTION OR
QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER.
Chore-Time Distributors are not authorized to modify or extend the terms and conditions of this Warranty in any
manner or to offer or grant any other warranties for Chore-Time products in addition to those terms expressly
stated above.
An officer of CTB, Inc. must authorize any exceptions to this Warranty in writing. Chore-Time reserves the right
to change models and specifications at any time without notice or obligation to improve previous models.
Effective: July 2023
CTB, Inc.
PO Box 2000
Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA
Phone [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.choretime.com
Thank You
The employees of Chore-Time would like to thank your for your recent Chore-Time purchase. If a problem should
arise, your Chore-Time distributor can supply the necessary information to help you.
*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

Contents
Topic Page
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Chore-Time Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
About This Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Follow Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Decal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DANGER: Moving Auger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DANGER: Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
CAUTION: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MODEL H2™ Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manufacturer’s Recommendations: Birds per Pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Glossary of Terms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Planning the Floor Feeding System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
General Installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Laying out the Suspension System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Suspension System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Lift Winch Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing the Main Winch Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Screw Hook Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Ceiling Hook Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Drop Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Hopper Assembly Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
200# Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
100# Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Feeder Line Assembly & Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Feeder Pan Assembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Feeder Pan and Tube Assembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Assemble and Suspend the Feeder Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Installing the End Control, Boot Assembly, and Auger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auger Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Auger Brazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Anti-Roost Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mid-Line Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Meal-Time Feeding Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Controlling the Feeders (optional equipment). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Contents - continued
Topic Page
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General Management & Start-Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Initial Start-up of the Feeding System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
End Control and Mid Line Control Pans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Electro-guard Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Feeders with Flood Collars:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Feeders with Feed Chutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Feeders without Feed Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Floor Feeding System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Gear Head Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Mechanical Switch Adjustment procedure for Control Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Feeder Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Power Lift Winch Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Agri-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Trouble Shooting the Floor Feeding System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
End & Mid-Line Control Wiring Diagrams: Single Phase(ø) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
End & Mid-Line Control Wiring Diagrams: Three Phase(ø) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
200# Hopper Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
100# Hopper Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Hopper Mount Bracket (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Single Boot Components Part No. 6822 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Twin Boot Components Part No. 6824. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Feeder Line Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Power Unit Assemblies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Power Unit Assembly Part Numbers: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Model H2 End Control-Single Phase: 24397 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Model H2 End Control-Three Phase: 27762 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Model H2 Mid-Line Control-Single Phase: 25435. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Model H2 Mid-Line Control-3 Phase: 27760. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Winch (part no. 47687) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Miscellaneous Suspension Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
MODEL H2 Feeder Assemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

About This Manual MODEL H2™ Feeding System
6MF830E
The intent of this manual is to help you in two ways. One is to follow step-by-step in the order of assembly of your
product. The other way is for easy reference if you have questions in a particular area.
Important: Read ALL instructions carefully before starting construction.
Important: Pay particular attention to all SAFETY information.
• Metric measurements are shown in millimeters and in brackets, unless otherwise specified. “ " ” equals inches
and “ ' ” equals feet in English measurements.
Examples:
1" [25.4]
4' [1 219]
• Optional equipment contains necessary instructions for assembly or operation.
• Very small numbers near an illustration (i.e., 1257-48) are identification of the graphic, not a part number.
Note: The original, authoritative version of this manual is the English version produced by CTB, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries or divisions,
(hereafter collectively referred to as "CTB"). Subsequent changes to any manual made by any third party have not been reviewed nor
authenticated by CTB. Such changes may include, but are not limited to, translation into languages other than English, and additions to or
deletions from the original content. CTB disclaims responsibility for any and all damages, injuries, warranty claims and/or any other claims
associated with such changes, inasmuch as such changes result in content that is different from the authoritative CTB-published English
version of the manual. For current product installation and operation information, please contact the customer service and/or technical
service departments of the appropriate CTB subsidiary or division. Should you observe any questionable content in any manual, please
notify CTB immediately in writing to: CTB Legal Department, P.O. Box 2000, Milford, IN 46542-2000 USA.
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 decals immediately.
Using the equipment for purposes other than specified in this manual may cause personal injury and/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. This equipment is designed to be installed and operated as safely
as possible...however, hazards do exist.
Understanding Signal Words
Signal words are used in conjunction with the safety–alert symbol to identify the severity of the warning.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
About This Manual
Safety Information

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Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment safety signs. Follow recommended
precautions and safe operating practices.
Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
Decal Descriptions
DANGER: Moving Auger
This decal is placed on the Panel Weldment.
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.
CAUTION:
Use caution when working with the Auger—springing Auger may cause personal
injury.
Safety Instructions
Manboot 3/98

General MODEL H2™ Feeding System
8MF830E
Information
The Chore-Time MODEL H2™ Feeding System has been 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.
Using this equipment for any other purpose or in a way not within the operating recommendations specified in this
manual will void the warranty and may cause personal injury.
This manual is designed to provide comprehensive planning and installation information. The Table of Contents
provides a convenient overview of the information in this manual.
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 without feed windows for use at the
grow-out end of a house.
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
General
Figure 1. Model H2 with Feed Chutes
Figure 2. Model H2 without
Feed Windows
Figure 3. Model H2 with Flood Collar

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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 wasy
cleaning without needing to fully remove the feeder pans see figure 4.
Figure 5 shows the Pan Adjustment Tab numbers. Adjusting the H2 Feeder
Pan to different settings shanges 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 on to
the stuts to release. Reset the pan in the other two struts. Gently, pull the pan
into the appropriate setting on the third strut.
Refer to the Section for additional operation recommendations.
Figure 4. Hanging Feeder Pans
Figure 5. Pan Adjustment

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Manufacturer’s Recommendations: Birds per Pan
*Notice: Please be advised that the maximum number of birds that may be successfully produced per
feed pan may vary based upon such factors as climate, housing type or style, bird breeds, genetic
factors of the birds at issue, grower management practices, etc. All other environmental and
management circumstances, such as proper bird density per house, access to adequate nutrients in feed,
access to adequate water supply, proper ventilation, adequate health care for the birds, and other similar
factors, must meet industry standards and recommendations, if any, of applicable bird breeder
companies.
* NOTICE: The above Manufacturer’s recommendations do not constitute a product warranty and are
in no way to be considered as a guarantee of performance for poultry production. In addition, the above
information in no way alters or revises the terms and conditions of any applicable Chore-Time
manufacturer’s warranty.
Type Max weight and/or
weeks of age
Feeders Number of birds/pan
Broiler 4.5lbs/2kg. Revolution 12, Models C2
Plus, C2Plus S, C, H2, H2 Plus
60 - 90
Broiler 7lbs/3.1kg Revolution 8, C2 Plus, C2 Plus
S, G Plus, G Plus S, C, H2, H2
Plus
55 - 75
Broiler 9lbs/4.0kg Revolution 8, G Plus, G Plus
S
45 – 65
Broiler Breeder Pullet – rearing 0 – 18 weeks C2 Plus (Breeder),
C2 Plus S (Breeder)
14 - 15
Broiler Breeder Pullet –rearing 0 – 18 weeks
Hi-Yield
C2 Plus (Breeder),
C2 Plus S (Breeder)
12-14
Broiler Breeder Male –rearing 0 -- 18 weeks C2 Plus (Breeder), C2 Plus S
(Breeder), G Plus (Breeder), G
Plus s (Breeder)
11-13
Broiler Breeder Layer 17 + weeks C2 Plus (Breeder),
C2 Plus S (Breeder)
13 - 14
Broiler Breeder Layer 17 + weeks
Hi-Yield
C2 Plus (Breeder),
C2 Plus S (Breeder)
12 - 13
Broiler Breeder Male 17 + weeks G Plus (Breeder), G Plus S
(Breeder)
8-10
Commercial Layer Pullet –
rearing
0 – 20 weeks Revolution 12, C2Plus, H2, H2
Plus
40-60
Commercial Layer 18 + weeks Revolution 12, C2 Plus, C, H2,
H2 Plus
30 - 40
Turkey Poult 0 – 5 weeks Revolution 8, H2 Plus, H2, G
Plus, G Plus S
60 - 65
Turkey Poult 0 – 10 weeks Revolution 8, G Plus, H2 Plus,
H2
40 - 50
Turkey Female 5 + weeks ATF, ATF Plus 60
Turkey Male 5 + weeks ATF Plus 40 - 50
Ducks 0 – 3 weeks G Plus, G Plus S 60 - 70
Ducks 4 – 8 weeks G Plus, G Plus S 50 - 60

MODEL H2™ Feeding System Glossary of Terms
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Mid-Line control: End control:
Clamp: Anti-Roost Bracket:
Adjustment Leveler: Drop Line:
Throw-back:
A cable/pulley arrangement that allows cable to be routed to a
desired location.
Double-back:
A cable/pulley arrangement that reduces the load on the Power
Winch.
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.
Electro-Guard:
A high voltage, low current shocking device used to keep birds
from setting on the feeder line.
Glossary of Terms
A feeder, equipped
with a switch, (located
near the center of the
feeder line) used to
control the feeding
system when partial
house brooding.
A feeder, equipped with a
switch, (located at the
power unit) used to control
the feeding system.
A two-piece, riveted strap used to
secure auger tubes together.
An insulator and bracket assembly mounted on
every fourth or fifth clamp to support shocker
wire.
A cable locking devise used to
conveniently adjust the feeder to a level
position.
Asection of cable fastened
to the main cable, routed
through a pulley, down to
the feeder line.

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1. Select the House Layout.
Figure 6.Component location diagram for systems up to 400 feet [122 m]. (Top View).
A. Systems with line lengths over 400’ [122 m] should be split in the center, as shown in Figure 7. This will
reduce auger running time and eliminate the need for Mid-Line Controls for partial house brooding.
Figure 7. Component location diagram for systems over 400 feet [122 m]. (Top View).
2. Determine the Feed Bin location.
3. Determine the Brood Curtain location.
4. Determine the location for the End Control Pans. The Feeder Control Pans should be at least 10’ [3 m]
from the Wall or Brood Curtain.
5. Determine the distance to the Feeder Line from the Side Wall.
6. Determine the distance from the Feed Hoppers to the End Wall for a Straight Line Feeding System.
Planning the Floor Feeding System
1255-68 1/2001
6) Feed Bin
3) Feed Hopper 4) Mid Line Control
2) Brood Curtain
5) End Control
& Power Unit
1) Control Tube
1) Control Tube
1) Control Tube
1) Control Tube
10' [3 m]
Minimum
10' [3 m]
Minimum
10' [3 m]
Minimum
10' [3 m]
Minimum
1255-69 1/2001
5) Feed Bin
3) Feed Hoppers
2) Brood Curtain
4) End Control
& Power Unit
4) End Control
& Power Unit
1) Control Tube
1) Control Tube
1) Control Tube
1) Control Tube

MODEL H2™ Feeding System General Installation Information
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Please read the installation instructions in this manual prior to beginning the installation. This manual provides
the necessary information on the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Chore-Time feeding equipment
you have purchased.
The suspension, hopper assembly, feeder line installation, and anti-roost installation is the same for each system,
except where noted otherwise. Please pay particularly close attention to insure proper assembly and installation
of the equipment.
Each of the feeders may be used on broilers from 1 day old through the grow-out. Each feeder has adjustability
features built-in, allowing the operator to manage the feeding system effectively and efficiently.
Suspension systems are based on ceiling heights of 14 feet (4.26 m) with suspension drop points every 8 feet (2.4
m). DO NOT EXCEED 10 FEET (3 M) BETWEEN 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 H2 Feeders. The optional Agri-Time Time Clock
Control may be used in certain installations where the Meal-Time feature is not required.
The Feeder Control Units should be at least 10 feet (3 m) from the wall or partition. See diagrams on page 11.
The Model 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 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 H2 Feeder systems are covered on page 8.
This section provides you with valuable information concerning feeder installation, operation, etc. It is important
that you read this information and understand how the feeder was designed to operate. Then, you may custom
operate the system to fit your individual needs.
1. Select the Suspension type.
A. For systems up to 350' [107 m]
Figure 8. Suspension for systems up to 350’ [107 m]
General Installation Information
Laying out the Suspension System

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B. For systems over 350' [107 m]
Figure 9. Suspension for systems over 350’ [107 m]
2. Locate the Power Lift Winch. The Power Lift Winch requires a support that will span, in a wood frame house
at least 3 rafters, and in a steel frame house at least 2 rafters.
3. Locate the Power Unit and Feed Hopper. Special support is required at each Power Unit and Feed Hopper
location.
4. Determine the Drop Location and length. Suspension systems are based on ceiling heights of 14' [4.3 m]
with suspension drop points every 8' [2.4 m]. DO NOT EXCEED 10' [3 m] BETWEEN SUSPENSION
DROPS.
5. Determine the location for Screw Hooks. Mark a straight line or use cable to locate Screw Hooks. Use the
offset of Screw Hooks where necessary.
Power Lift Winch Installation
1. Bolt the Power Winch, fully assembled, to the
Power Lift Winch Support, either a 2'' x 8''
[50x200 mm] board that will span at least 3 raf-
ters or a 3/8'' [9.5 mm] thick steel plate welded to
two pieces angle iron that are each long enough to
span at least 2 rafters, using
5/16-18 hardware supplied in the Hardware Pack-
age. The brake mechanism will extend toward
one side.
Install a Cable Hook, supplied in
Hardware Package, between the
mounting bolt and Power Winch
frame, as shown in Figure 11.
2. Attach the Power Lift Winch Support
(with the Power Winch secured) to the
ceiling at the center of the feeder line.
See Figure 12. The Power Lift Winch
Support must be parallel to the feeder
line and must span at least 3 rafters in
a wood frame house and 2 rafters in a
steel frame house.
If the hopper is located at the center of
the feeder line, locate the Power
Winch a few feet offset from the center of the feeder line. However, the Winch Drum must be directly in line
Suspension System
Figure 10. Optional Power Lift Winch support detail
Figure 11. Assembling the Power Winch to the Rafters

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with where the main cable is to be installed.
Installing the Main Winch Cable
The Suspension Systems are based on ceiling heights of 14' [4.3 m] with Suspension Drop points every 8' [2.4 m].
DO NOT EXCEED 10' [3 m] BETWEEN SUSPENSION DROPS. Refer to suspension section in this manual for
installation details.
Adequate overhead structure must be provided to support the weight of the feeders, hoppers, power units, etc. The
type of installation required depends on the feeder line length.
IMPORTANT: Special support is required at each Hopper
location.
•Power Unit Locations: The Feeder Line must be supported
within 3' [.9 m] of the Power Unit. This is in addition to the
required Power Unit suspension. If the Control Unit or Hopper
does not come out directly under a truss, fasten a pulley to a 2'' x
8'' [50 x 200 mm] board or steel angle that will span 2 trusses
and is capable of supporting 300 lbs [136 kg] for the Hopper
and 75 lbs [34 kg] for the Control Unit.
•Feed Hopper Locations: The Feeder Line must be supported
within 1' [30 cm] of the Feed Hopper. This is in addition to the
required Feeder Hopper suspension. After determining the type
of suspension system required, decide where the Feeder Line is to be installed. Mark a straight line on
the ceiling or rafters the full length of the Feeder Line. Use a string, chalk line, or the winch cable, tem-
porarily attached with staples, to mark the line. Center the line directly over where the Feeder Line is to
be installed.
3. Extend the 3/16" [5 mm] Main Winch Cable the full length of the feeder line. Attach the cable temporarily to
the ceiling with nails, staples, or some type of fasteners. Figure 14. shows a double back arrangement for
feed lines over 350' [107 m].
Figure 12. Mounting the Power Lift Winch and Support to the Rafters
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Figure 13. Full Line Suspension
1255-63 4/2001
Double Clamp these areas
Figure 14. Double back arrangement for feed lines over 350' [107 m]

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4. Route the cable through the Winch Drum
Relief located near the bottom of the
drum. Tighten the set screw to anchor the
cable to the drum. See Figure 15.
5. Turn the winch drum one full revolution.
Guide the cable against the flange at the bottom of the
winch drum. The cable must not wrap over itself on the
drum, but should be wrapped as close as possible to
each previous wrap. See Figure 16.
Screw Hook Installation
The recommended distance between the
drops for the Model H2 is 8’ [2.4 m] on
center. Do not exceed 10’ [3 m] spacing on
drop lines.
If the distance raised is greater than the
distance between the drop spacings, offset
the hooks 3" [7.6 cm] to each side of the
line to prevent the cable clamps from
catching the pulleys. See Figure 17.
Screw the hook into the truss
the full length of the threads
to prevent bending.
The openings of the screw
hooks must be pointed away
from the direction of travel
when the Power Winch raises
the feeder line.
See Figure 18.
Figure 15. Attaching the Cable to the Power Winch
Figure 16. Power Winch Drum Rotation
Figure 17. Drop Line Off Set Detail
Figure 18. Screw Hook Installation

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Ceiling Hook Installation
6. After securing the Ceiling Hook to the truss, slide the
hook of a Swivel Pulley into the slot, as shown in Figure
20.
Drop Installation
Refer to Figure 17. on page 16.
1. Attach a 3004 Pulley to each hook.
2. Thread the end of the 3/32" or 1/8" cable through the pulley toward the winch. Clamp this end to the 3/16"
winch cable about 6" [150 mm] from the last pulley, using a 3/16" cable clamp. See applicable figure; Figure
18.or Figure 20.
3. Allow enough cable length for installation of the Adjustment Leveler.
Sufficient cable is included to provide "throwbacks" on drops located beneath and near the winch. Figure 21.
shows a "throwback" cable arrangement.
4. Begin installing suspension drops at the winch and proceed to the ends of the feeder line.
Keep the main cable tight between drops. It may be necessary to hang a weight on the end of the cable to
maintain tension on the line.
Item Description Part No.
1 Ceiling Hook 28550
2 Steel Truss --
3 Wood Truss
4 1/4-20 Lag Screw --
5 Cable Travel Direction --
6Weld --
4
22
5 5
5
5
4
63
4
2
1111
Figure 19. Pulley Installation
Figure 20. Pulley Installation
Figure 21. "Throwback" cable arrangement

Hopper Assembly Procedure MODEL H2™ Feeding System
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200# Hopper
Loosely, assemble the 200# Hopper Side Panels, as shown in Figure 22, using 1/4-20 bolts and 1/4-20 hex nuts
(supplied in Hardware Package). The Hopper should be assembled so that the "CHORE-TIME" decals are on
opposite sides of the hopper.
Secure the Boot Hangers to the bottom of the hopper, using 1/4-20 hardware.
Install the Hanger Bracket Assembly perpendicular to the feeder line, using 1/4-20 hardware supplied. The
Hopper Panel with Switch Hole should be directly over the feeder line.
Secure Adjustment Brackets to Hanger, using 5/16-18 bolt and lock nut, supplied.
With the Hopper assembled, less the cover, tighten the hardware.
A Cable Assembly (including 20’ or 6 meters of cable, a Sleeve Clamp, and a 5/32" Thimble) is supplied to
suspend the hopper. Figure 23 shows the suspension components assembled. The pin should be located in the
center hole of the Hanger.
Install the Hopper Switch, as shown in Figure 22.
Hopper Assembly Procedure
Key Description
1 Hopper Cover (stationary half)
2 Hopper Cover (removable half)
3HairPin
4 Adjustment Bracket
5 Clevis Pin
6 Hanger Bracket
7 Side Panel (w/ Hole)
8 Lower Hopper Level Switch
9 Deflector
10 Diaphragm
11 Boot Hanger
12 Side Panel (w/o Hole)
13 Tube Support Kit
Figure 22. 200# Hopper Assembly Procedure

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Figure 24 shows the assembled hopper with suspension components installed.
Suspend the hopper, as shown in (Figure 8) by routing the cable around the Full Line Suspension Pulley and
fastened to the main cable, using (2) cable clamps.
To install the boot on the hopper, slide the boot onto the hangers built into the bottom of the hopper. Use cotter
pins, supplied, to secure the boot to the hopper.
The Hopper Cover, shown in Figure 22, is optional and must be ordered separately, if desired.
Secure the half of the cover with the tube opening on the top of the hopper. The other half of the cover will latch
in place.
Figure 23. 200# Hopper Suspension components.
Key Description
1 Clevis Pin and Hair
Pin
2 Cable Assembly
3 Adjustment Bracket
4 Hanger Bracket
Figure 24. Assembled 200# Hopper w/o Cover.

Hopper Assembly Procedure MODEL H2™ Feeding System
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100# Hopper
Loosely, assemble the 100# Hopper Side Panels, as shown in Figure 25, using 1/4-20 bolts and 1/4-20 hex nuts
(supplied in Hardware Package).
Assemble the Hopper Hangers, as shown in Figure 25.
Secure Adjustment Brackets to Hanger, using the 5/16-18 bolt and nut, supplied.
Locate the (2) Hopper Hangers (assembled) in the Side Panel corners, as shown, and secure using 1/4-20 hardware
supplied.
With the Hopper assembled, less the cover, tighten the hardware.
A Cable Assembly (including 20’ or 6 meters of cable, a Sleeve Clamp, and a 5/32" Thimble) is supplied to
suspend the hopper. Figure 26 shows the suspension components assembled. The pin should be located in the
center hole of the Hanger.
The 100# Hopper may be ordered with the optional Hopper Cover.
Secure the half of the cover with the tube opening on the top of the hopper. The other half of the cover will latch
in place.
Install the Tube Support Kit, as shown in inset (Drop Tube supplied with the fill system).
Figure 25. 100# Hopper Assembly Procedure