FarmTek Brute 108265 User manual

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BRUTE™FEED BUNKS
Revision date: 09.03.08
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Brute™Feed Bunks
SKU# DIMENSIONS
108265 27" W x 24' L

BRUTE™FEED BUNKS
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READ THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE YOU
BEGIN TO ASSEMBLE THE FEED BUNK.
Thank you for purchasing this Brute™ feed bunk. 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 product. Please read
these instructions before you begin.
If you have any questions during the assembly, contact
Customer Service at 1-800-245-9881 for assistance.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Wear eye protection.
• Wear gloves when handling metal tubes.
• Use a portable GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
when working with power tools and cords.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
Following the instructions as presented will help ensure the
proper assembly of your feed bunk.
The steps outlining the assembly process are as follows:
1. Verify that all parts are included in the shipment. Notify
Customer Service for questions or concerns.
2. Read these instructions and all additional
documentation included with the shipment before you
begin.
3. Gather the tools and assistants needed to assemble
the product.
4. Assemble the components in the order they are
presented in these instructions.
5. Assemble the frame.
6. Install and secure the PolyMax®.
7. Read the care and maintenance information.
8. Complete and return all warranty information as
instructed.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Proper care and maintenance of your feed bunk is
important. Check the following items periodically to properly
maintain your feed bunk.
• Check connections and all fasteners to verify that they
remain tight.
• Do not climb or stand on the feed bunk at anytime.
• Replace all worn or damaged parts promptly.
• If the feed bunk is moved, inspect all parts and
connections before reassembling and use.
• For replacement or missing parts, call 1.800.245.9881
for assistance.
REQUIRED TOOLS
The following list identifies the main tools needed to
assemble the feed bunk. Additional tools may be needed.
• Tape measure or measuring device
• Marker
• Variable speed drill and impact driver (cordless with
extra batteries works best)
• Hammers, gloves, and eye protection
• Metal-cutting saw
• Tin snips
UNPACK AND IDENTIFY PARTS
The following steps will ensure that you have all the
necessary parts before you begin to assemble the feed
bunk.
1. Unpack the contents of the shipment and place where
you can easily inventory the parts. Refer to the Bill of
Materials/Spec Sheets and this assembly guide.
2. Verify that all parts listed on the Bill of Materials/Spec
Sheets are present. If anything is missing or you have
questions, consult the Pictorial Parts Guide and all
diagrams throughout these instructions for clarification,
or contact Customer Service.
NOTE: At this time, you do not need to open the plastic
bags containing the fasteners (if used).

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BRUTE™FEED BUNKS
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The following graphics and photos will help you identify the
different parts of the feed bunk.
FA4482B
Tek Screw
104636
Corner Bracket
104624
One-Way W/Plate
100441
Nut Setter
104627
4-Way
Tube Fitting
104626
3-Way
Tube Fitting
1.5" x 1.5" Square Tube
SKU# Cut Length Quantity
S15P010 1.5" x 1.5" x 10" 4
S15P014 1.5" x 1.5" x 14" 4
S15P015 1.5" x 1.5" x 15" 4
S15P023 1.5" x 1.5" x 23" 2
S15P024 1.5" x 1.5" x 24" 4
S15P092 1.5" x 1.5" x 92" 2
104779 1.5" x 1.5" x 96" 13
Aluminum Strap
SKU# Cut Length Quantity
105932023 1" x 23" 2
105932088 1" x 88" 6
27"
18"
48"
285"
SKU# Cut Length Quantity
108380 18" x 27"
(2" x 2" sections cut
from each corner)
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108386 48" x 285" 1
PolyMax® Lining

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1Before assembling the feed bunk, layout and measure the 1.5" x1.5" square tube lengths to verify that you
have all the correct tubes.
Gather six (6) 96" tubes and two (2) 24" tubes. Assemble as shown below using corner brackets, 3-way
fittings and Tek screws.
IMPORTANT: The 96" tubes will span the entire length of the feed bunk. When attaching the corner
brackets to tube lengths, verify that the 96" tubes slide completely into the corner.
96" Tube 96" Tube
96" Tube
24" Tube
24" Tube
96" Tube 96" Tube
96" Tube
Corner bracket
fitting
96" tube slides
all the way into
the corner
24"
tube
3-way Fitting
Slide the 96" tubes in to
meet in the center.
Measure and
mark line here.
Tek screws
NOTE: To align the tubes in the center of the fitting,
measure and mark a line 4-7/8" from each end.
4-7/8" 4-7/8"
ATTENTION: Install Tek screws in
these locations
Outside of
corner bracket
Top of 3-way fitting

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2Gather four (4) 15" tubes and four (4) 14" tubes. Attach the 15" tubes to the corner brackets and the 14"
tubes to the 3-way fittings as shown below.
3Gather six (6) 96" tubes and two (2) 24" tubes. Assemble as shown below using corner brackets, 3-way
fittings and Tek screws.
IMPORTANT: The 96" tubes will span the entire length of the feed bunk. When attaching the corner
brackets to tube lengths, verify that the 96" tubes slide completely into the corner.
15"
tube 15"
tube
14"
tube
14"
tube
15"
tube
15"
tube
14"
tube
14"
tube
ATTENTION: Install Tek screws in
these locations.
One on each
side of corner
Outside of the
3-way fitting
NOTE: See steps 1 and 2
for Tek screw locations

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4Gather the two (2) PolyMax® end panels and place one at each end on the inside of the frame.
Align a 23" length of aluminum strap across the top of the end segment. Using Tek screws, secure the
aluminum strap and end panel to the top tube as shown below.
Secure the other sides of the end panel with Tek screws as shown in the diagram below.
Repeat for the other end panel.
End segments will
have a 2" x 2" notch
cut out of each
corner to fit around
the square tubes.
Aluminum strap
Aluminum strap
Tek screws
(One on each end with
one in the center)
Tek screw
locations
Aluminum strap

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5Gather six (6) one-way plates (#104624), two (2) 92" lengths of square tube, one (1) 96" length of square
tube, four (4) 10" lengths of square tube and two (2) 4-way fittings (#104627).
Complete the following steps inside the frame for easier assembly.
Slide a 92" tube into a slot of a 4-way fitting. Slide the 96" tube into the opposite slot. Slide two 10"
tubes into the remaining slots of the 4-way fitting. Slide another 4-way fitting onto the open end of the 96"
tube. Slide the remaining 92" tube into the opposite slot of the 4-way fitting. Slide two 10" tubes into the
remaining slots of this 4-way fitting. Slide a one-way plate onto the open end of each tube. Do not attach
yet.
With the assembled pieces into the center of the frame as shown below, verify that the plates at each end
panel are over the end panels and secure to the bottom tube with Tek screws. Secure the plates at the
sides to the 3-way fittings with Tek screws.
When the center piece is secured at all six ends, secure each tube to the one-way plates and 4-way fittings
using Tek screws positioned on each side of the plate or fitting slot.
92" Tube
92" Tube
96" Tube
Tek screw
Tek screws
10"
Tube
4-way
Fitting
Tek
screws
Plate to
fitting
connection
Tek screws
104624

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6Place the 48" x 285" length of PolyMax®lining inside the bunk frame. Using three (3) 88" lengths of
aluminum strap, secure one side edge of the PolyMax®along the top tube on the inside using Tek screws
spaced at 12". Position the aluminum straps against each end, leaving spaces between each strap.
Fold the other PolyMax®edge up along the other side of the bunk frame. Repeat the previous step to
secure the other side with aluminum strap and Tek screws.
NOTE: PolyMax® is shipped ready to install.
PolyMax® will expand or contract depending
on temperature. If the bunk is assembled
during cool or cold conditions, center the
PolyMax®lining in the frame and secure as
instructed. This allows expansion in both
directions when temperature increases.
PolyMax®lining
Aluminum straps
Tek screws
NOTE: Lining will
form a "U" shape
at the bottom of the
feed bunk.

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7Gather four (4) one-way plates (#104624) and two (2) 23" lengths of square tube. Slide a plate onto each
end of the tubes. Do not attach yet.
Slide the assembled pieces into the center of the frame as shown below. Verify that the plates are over the
end panels and secure to the top tube with Tek screws.
Secure each one-way plate to the 23" tube using Tek screws positioned on each side of the one-way plate.
Tek screws
Feed Bunk Dimensions
Outside-to-Outside 288"
27"
18"