Chore-Time 56310 Setup guide

Introduction
The 56310 Drop Tube Switch is designed for use with any feeding system that carries free flowing feed.
It is designed to be mounted to the Drop Tubes.
The Delay Timer will allow the operator to set the start delay time before the fill time system restarts. This
feature will minimize short-cycling.
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.
For additional parts and information, contact your nearest Chore-Time distributor or representative.
Find your nearest distributor at: www.choretime.com/contacts
CTB, Inc.
PO Box 2000
Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Internet: www.choretime.com
MF2487CJune 2021
Installation and Operators Manual
Installation and Operators Manual
Drop Tube Switch
Part No. 56310

Contents
Topic Page
MF2487C 2
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Follow Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DANGER: Moving Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
DANGER: Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Switch assembly/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Switch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
DANGER: Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
56310 Drop Tube Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation
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Switch assembly/Installation
Mounting the Drop Tube Switch in the Last Hopper lower than all the other Hopper Switches will prevent all
other Hoppers from running out of feed before the Switch activates to fill the system.
Attach the Switch to the Drop Tube as shown.
Switch Adjustment
Drop Tube Switch is pre-adjusted at the
factory to a delay of "90" seconds. The
delay may be changed for a specific
installation.
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)
Sensitivity Adjustment
•The Sensitivity Adjustment
Screw is set from the factory and glued in place. If for some reason Sensitivity Adjustment needs reset to
the factory setting: Turn Adjustment Screw all the way Counter-Clockwise, then Rotate Clockwise until
the long slot is Horizontal.
Installation
Figure 1.Installation
Item Description Part No.
1 Drop Tube Switch 56310
2 Drop Tube Switch Holder 56302
3 Proximity Sensor 56275
4 Hose Clamp 13948
Drill a 1" [2.54 cm] dia. Hole
in the Drop Tube at the desired
location for the Sensor.
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Figure 2.Switch Adjustment
Time Delay
Adjustment Screw
Sensitivity
Adjustment Screw
Proximity Sensor
Long Slot (Horizontal)

Wiring
4MF2487C
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
Figure 3.Wiring

Parts Listing 5MF2487C
56310 Drop Tube Switch
Parts Listing
Item Description Part No.
1 Terminal Box Mounting Cover 6956
2 Relay Mount for Control 52316-2
3 Omron Relay 28904
4 General Purpose Box 42627-16
5 Switch Box Gasket 6777
6 Switch Box Cover 6776
7 Proximity Sensor 56275
8 Cord Assembly 4999-125
9 Mounting Bracket 52315
10 Pan H SFTP #6-32 Screw 35493
Item Description Part No.
11 #10 x .5 HXWH Screw 28075
12 5" Hose Clamp 13948
13 #6-32 x 3/8 Phil Pan H Screw 34660
14 .5 x 1.058 x .265 Nylon Lock Nut 43662
15 Lock Washer 305
16 Hx Lock Nut w/Nylon Insert 34019
17 Drop Tube Switch Holder 56302
18 Liquid Tight Connector 23779
19 .25 x 2 Vinyl Tubing 14454-2
20 56310 Drop Tube Switch Decal 2529-1194
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MADE TO WORK.
BUILT TO LAST.®
Revisions to this Manual
Page No. Description of Change ECO
Various A few wording changes 35394
For additional parts and information, contact your nearest Chore-Time distributor or representative.
Find your nearest distributor at: www.choretime.com/contacts
CTB, Inc.
PO Box 2000
Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA
Phone [phone] Fax [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Internet: www.choretime.com