DLG PrimeFeeder VILOFOSS FirstFeeder User manual

FirstFeeder®
User manual
REV: 2020-12-15

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Overview:
1 Introduction page 2
2 Safety page 4
3 Principle of operation page 5
4 Placement and connection page 5
5 Power up: page 7
6 Menu: page 8
7 Menu settings: page 9
8 Rengøring page 10
1 Introduction
First Feeder gives you a possibility to put your piglet production into
‘turbo’ mode. It has a really good effect on all the production
parameters and, as a result, significantly increases the contribution
margin.
First Feeder improves the productivity of both small and older
piglets. Furthermore it can be used as a ‘feeding sow’ for the piglets
which, after the 3 weeks nursing period, are lagging behind their
siblings from the same litter.
If you apply First Feeder, we recommend using feed mixtures from
the Prime Feed range.
You achieve the following:
 Feed blended with water increases feed intake and growth.
 Frequent feeding in small quantities ensures a better health of
the animals.
 No unwanted growth of bacteria in the feed and,
consequently, the preservation of its health and nutritional
value.
 Automatic feeding 24 hrs a day significantly improves feed
intake and growth.

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 Optimization of working time of the personnel, because the
trough does not have to be checked and filled several times a
day.
 Reduced mortality and medicine use.
Text in the picture,
Danish
English
Tastatur
Keyboard
Display
Display
Sikkerhedsafbryder
Safety switch
Foderbøjle
Feeding ring
Sensor
Sens
or

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2 Safety:
In order to prevent accidents, you should always follow the safety
rules which are indicated in the manual.
 Make sure that all screens are undamaged and correctly
mounted before putting
the device into operation.
 Always disconnect the mains power supply of the First Feeder
device before performing any service and cleaning. Take the
plug out of the socket to prevent accidental start-up.
 First Feeder is equipped with an integrated safety switch,
which is mounted in the cover of the feed container. When
the cover is being opened, the switch interrupts power supply
to the feed mixing system in order to prevent accidental start-
up. It is forbidden to disconnect the safety switch because of
the danger of personal injury connected with touching the
feed auger during operation.
 All electrical installations must be carried out in accordance
with local regulations being in force at the place of operation
of First Feeder. The device must be plugged into
a power supply socket with earth wire and the installation
must be protected with
a ground fault circuit interrupter.

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3 Principle of operation:
First Feeder settings are divided into feeding periods of one hour
each. For each hour it is possible to indicate the number of minutes
in which the feed is to be available for the piglets.
At the beginning of each feeding period the device makes a buzzing
sound and at the same time a portion of feed is dispensed.
When the piglets activate the feeding ring, the automatic device
releases 10 gram of feed and then adds water in accordance with
the desired dry matter content. The sensor ensures that
the trough does not become overfilled and the feed is always fresh
and hygienic.
4 Placement and connection:
The First Feeder device is designed for indoor operation in a frost-
free space.
After thorough cleaning, First Feeder® should be placed in the
middle of a piglet box (max. 50 piglets pr. device).
Connect First Feeder to 230 V power supply socket with earth wire.
The installation must be protected with a ground fault circuit
interrupter.
Use square cable with a thickness of at least 1.5 /translator’s
remark: no unit is mentioned in the source text/. Make sure that the
cable is laid in a safe way, so that there is no risk of it getting
damaged, either by the piglets or by the wheels of carts, etc.