Chore-Time Hopper 56284 Setup guide

Introduction
The 56284 Hopper Level Switch is designed for use with any feeding system that carries free flowing feed.
The Switch automatically starts and stops the fill system as feed level changes in relationship to the Switch
Sensor.
Follow Safety Instructions
Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment safety signs.
Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices.
DANGER: Moving Parts
Disconnect electrical power before working on system, equipment may start
automatically. Otherwise personal injury will result.
Severe personal injury will result if the equipment is operated without covers
properly installed.
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.
Electrical disconnects and over current protection are not supplied with the equipment.
Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information.
Chore-Time Group, A division of CTB, Inc.
PO Box 2000
Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.choretime.com
MF2486ANovember 2019
Installation and Operators Manual
Installation and Operators Manual
Hopper Level Switch
Part No. 56284

Contents
Topic Page
MF2486A 2
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Follow Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DANGER: Moving Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DANGER: Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Poultry Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Switch assembly/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Drop Tube location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Switch Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Single Switch Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Multiple Switch Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Switch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Hog Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
DANGER: Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Electrical disconnects and over current protection are not supplied with the equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wiring to Fill System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
56284 Hopper Level Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation
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Poultry Application
Switch assembly/Installation
See “Switch Location” on page 4 for Switch Height Information.
The Switches are designed for easy removal for Switch adjustment or for house clean-out.
Drop Tube location
Installation
Figure 1.Installation
Item Description Part No.
1 Hopper Level Control Mounting Bracket 2911
2 1/4-20 x .50 Bolt 1487
3 1/4-20 Nut 751
Drill 9/32" [7mm] Holes
in Hopper. Use the
Mounting Bracket for a
Template.
1
Drill 9/32" [7mm]
Holes in Hopper. Use
Mounting Bracket
for a Template.
1
2
2
3
Configuration for Mounting lower in Hopper Configuration for Mounting Higher in Hopper
3
Item Description Part No.
1 Hopper Level Control Switch 56284
2 Drop Tube --
1
Install Drop Tube centered in Hopper but not
directly over the Switch to avoid feed piling up
at the Switch location as shown.
Install Drop Tube just
below The top of the
Hopper.
2
Figure 2.Drop Tube location

Installation
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Switch Location
Control Unit Hopper: Mounting the Hopper Level Switch in the final Hopper lower than all other hoppers will
prevent all other Hoppers from running out of feed before the Switch activates to fill the system. (See Figure 3.)
Single Switch Application
Place the Hopper Level Switch in the final Hopper (Control Unit Hopper). Ensure that the Control Pan(s)
attached to this Hopper are set at a lower level setting than the rest of the Pans on the line to ensure the line
activates often enough to keep all pans filled.
Multiple Switch Application
Hopper Level Switches may be placed in more than one Hopper to ensure that no Hopper empties before the
Control Unit Hopper requires feed. All Switches must be wired in parallel so any one switch can start the system.
Note: Multiple Switch systems can pack and trip the Motor if not managed properly. Make Sure the Switch
in the Control Unit Hopper is lower than the rest of the Switches.
Set the Control Pans (Midline and Endline)
at a lower setting than the rest of the Pans to
ensure that the line activates more often.
Curtain
Figure 3.Switch Location
Control Unit
Hopper
Install all the the Switch in
the Control Unit Hopper
lower than the Switches in
the Midline Hoppers
Midline Hoppers
Control Unit Hopper
Control Unit

Installation
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Switch Adjustment
The Hopper Level Switch is pre-adjusted at the
factory to a delay of "90" seconds. The delay may be
changed for a specific installation.
Use the included Small Screw Driver included to
adjust the switch.
Time Delay Adjustment
•For Less Time: Turn the Time Delay
Adjustment Screw counter-clockwise
(light blinks faster).
•For More Time: Turn the Time Delay
Adjustment Screw clockwise. (light
blinks slower)
Hog Application
In most Hog installations, The Hopper Level Control is located in the Feeder at the end of the Fill System.
Installation is very similar to the Poultry application. Attach the Hopper Level Switch similarly to the Poultry
application shown in “Switch assembly/Installation” on page 3.
Safety Timer
Adjustment Screw
Time Delay
Adjustment Screw
Figure 4.Switch Adjustment
Proximity Sensor
Figure 5.Switch Adjustment
Install Hopper Level Switch in last Feeder.

Wiring
6MF2486A
Switch
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.
Electrical disconnects and over current protection are not supplied with the equipment.
Wiring to Fill System
Wiring
Figure 6.Wiring

Parts Listing
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56284 Hopper Level Switch
Parts Listing
Item Description Part No.
1 Terminal Box Mounting Cover 6956
2 Relay Mount for Control Panel 52316-2
3 Omron Relay 28904
4 General Purpose Box 42627-17
5 Switch Box Gasket 6777
6 Hopper Level Switch Cover 56318
7 Proximity Sensor 56275
8 Cord Assembly 4999-125
9 Hopper Switch Support Bracket 42612
10 Danger Decal 2527-35
11 Pan H SFTP #6-32 Screw 35493
12 #10 x .5 HXWH Screw 28075
Item Description Part No.
13 #6-32 x 3/8 Phil Pan H Screw 34660
14 .188 x .438 x .051 Washer 149
15 .5 x 1.058 x .265 Nylon Lock Nut 43662
16 Lock Washer 305
17 56284 Hopper Level Switch Decal 2529-1193
18 90 Deg Terminal 7822
19 Wire Nut 756-2
20 Mounting Bracket Assembly 2911
21 1/4-20 HXHD Nut 751
22 Liquid Tight Connector 23779
23 1/4-20 Bolt 1487
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6
8
13
3
5
4
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13
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20
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Figure 7.Parts Listing
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Revisions to this Manual
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New Manual 34356
Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information.
Chore-Time Group
A division of CTB, Inc.
PO Box 2000
Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
E-mail:[e-mail]
Internet: www.choretimepoultry.com