FarmTek 105356 User manual

CHICK-INN LAYING NEST
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105356
10-Hole Chick-Inn Laying Nest
STK# Description
105356 10-Hole Chick-Inn Lying Nest

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Front View
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Periodically check fasteners to ensure they are tight
and secure.
• Clean the laying nest using water and cleaner safe
for livestock and birds. Rinse with water sprayed
from a garden hose.
• Inspect the laying nest and verify that it is in good
condition.
REQUIRED TOOLS
The following list identifies the main tools needed for
assembly.
• Phillips screwdriver
• Metric and standard wrenches and socket sets
UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS
The following steps will ensure that you have all the
necessary parts before you begin.
1. Unpack the contents of the shipment and place
where you can easily inventory the parts.
2. If anything is missing or you have questions, consult
the Pictorial Parts List or contact Customer Service.
READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO
ASSEMBLE THE CHICK-INN LAYING NEST.
Thank you for purchasing this Chick-Inn Laying Nest.
When properly assembled and maintained, this product
will provide years of reliable service. These instructions
include helpful hints and important information needed to
safely assemble and properly maintain the laying nest.
Please read these instructions before you begin.
If you have any questions during the assembly, contact
Customer Service for assistance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not use the laying nest if any part is broken or
damaged.
• This laying nest is not a toy. Do not allow children to
climb in or on the assembled laying nest.

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Parts List and Tools Required
Notch
Square
Hole
Square
Hole
Panel with Notches (1)
Socket/Wrench Set
NOTE: There are different panel types.
Panels with square holes and panels without.
Panels with notches and panels without. Note
location of each panel in all the photos.
Position the angled edges of the left and right
side panels toward the center panels.
Starting from the front side of the nest, attach
the lower front panel (with holes) to the side
panels and partitions as shown. Secure in
place using twelve (12) machine screws and
hex nuts.
The front panel has notches and must be
installed as shown with the lip of the panel
facing up. Machine screw heads go to the
outside of the laying nest.
1ATTACH LOWER FRONT PANEL
Flat Screwdriver
Right Panel (1)
Left and Center
Panels (5)
10-24X1/2 machine screws (12)
& 10-24 hex nuts (12)
Front Panel
with Notches
Right Panel
Left Panel
Center
Panel
Center
Panel
Center
Panel
Center
Panel
Square Hole
Notch
Right
Panel
Lip faces up
Bottom
Machine
Screw
Machine
Screw
Front Panel
with Notches
*Items not to scale.

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Position the upper front panel with square
holes onto the assembly. Secure in place
using twelve (12) machine screws and hex
nuts.
Note the location of the front panel; install the
lip of the panel toward the top of the nest.
ATTACH UPPER FRONT PANEL
Socket/Wrench Set
Flat Screwdriver 10-24X1/2 machine screws (12)
& 10-24 hex nuts (12)
*Items not to scale.
Panel with Notches
Lip
Notch
Panel with Notches (1)
Square
Hole
Square
Hole

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Panel
without Notches (1)
3ATTACH BACK PANELS
Socket/Wrench Set
Flat Screwdriver
Panel with
Notches
Panel without
Notches
Notch
Panel with Notches (1)
10-24X1/2 machine screws (24)
& 10-24 hex nuts (24)
*Items not to scale.
1. Carefully flip nest over so the back side
faces up.
2. Attach panels to the back of the
assembly using the same procedure
as the front panels using the remaining
panels.
Install the panel (without notches) on
the lower section of the assembly.
See photos on this page.

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Attach the top to the assembly using the ten (10)
machine screws and hex nuts.
ATTENTION: Do not install a machine screw into
the corner holes. Corner holes are used to install
the hanging brackets in the following step.
Machine screw heads go to the outside of the laying
nest.
ATTACH TOP
Socket/Wrench Set
Flat Screwdriver Top (1)
10-24X1/2 machine screws (10)
& 10-24 hex nuts (10)
No machine
screw at this
time.
Machine Screws
*Items not to scale.

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Attach hanging brackets to the outer corners
using 1/2" machine screws and hex nuts.
Position screw heads to the outside.
INSTALL HANGING BRACKETS
Socket/Wrench Set
Flat Screwdriver
Hanging Brackets (2)
Bracket Bracket
10-24X1/2 machine screws (6)
& 10-24 hex nuts (6)
*Items not to scale.

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Attach the support brackets using the holes
on the inside partitions and the supplied
machine screws and locknuts.
Install the long support brackets on the lower
section of the assembly; install the short
support brackets on the upper section.
ATTACH SUPPORT BRACKETS
Socket/Wrench Set
Flat Screwdriver
Long Support Bracket (2)
Short Support Bracket (2)
Long Support
Bracket
Short Support
Bracket
10-24X1/2 machine screws (8)
& 10-24 hex nuts (8)
*Items not to scale.

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Socket/Wrench Set
Attach the perches to the support arms using
1-1/2" machine screws and hex nuts.
ATTACH PERCHES
1/4-20 x 1-1/2 machine screws (12)
& 1/4-20 hex nuts (12)
Perches (3)
*Items not to scale.

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8 INSERT THE NEST BOTTOMS
Nest Bottoms (10)
*Item not to scale.
Next, insert one (1) nest bottom into each
compartment. Position beveled edges against the
sides of the nest. Gently push the nest bottom
down into place.

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Parts List
Key Description Qty
ATop 1
B Left Side & Center Panels 5
C Right Side Panel 1
D Perch 3
E Short Support Brackets 2
F Long Support Brackets 2
G Back Panel with Notches 1
H Front Panel with Notches 2
I Back Panel without Notches 1
Nest Bottom Panels - not shown 10
*Hardware pack not shown.
Hardware Pack Contents Qty
10-24 x 1/2 Machine Screw 72
10-24 Hex Nut 72
1/4-20 x 1-1/2 Machine Screw 12
1/4-20 Flange Nut 12
Hanging Brackets 2
A
BBB
B
B
H
H
C
I
G
D
E
E
F
F
D
D