Hog Slat GrowerSELECT Grow-Disk Guide

Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA June 2015 1
GROW-DISK™FeedSystem
Grow-Disk Feed System Maintenance/Troubleshooting
Caution: Disconnect power before performing any maintenance
Daily Inspection
•Monitor system amperage load
Monthly Inspection
•Open unit and remove feed residue/check chain tension
Every 6 Months Inspection
•Remove dust from drive unit ventilator
•Check functioning of safety switch
•Check proximity switch
•Check any/all other safety devices or sensors
Once a Year Inspection
•Check idler wheel and drive sprocket for wear
•Check corners. Remove residue. Verify tube position
•Check system wiring for damage

Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA June 2015 2
GROW-DISK™FeedSystem
Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action
Drive unit motor will not run.
Motor will not run. Check wiring, fuses, and switches on
equipment.
Safety switch activated in drive unit. Refer to Safety switch section.
Motor thermal overload switch
activated Check motor overload reset
Motor overloads after running briefly
Low voltage (motor runs slow &
overheats) Check line voltage at motor; confirm appropriate wire size
Foreign object stuck in chain Remove foreign object
System too full with feed Check fill system rate, check
proximity switch
Wet feed being transported or
allowed to stand in system Clean system; avoid transporting wet feed or empty line after each feeding
Defective motor Replace motor
Safety switch activated
Chain in system not tight enough Remove sections of chain; reset limit
switch
Chain has broken in system Repair broken section and reattach with chain coupler; reset Safety
switch
Foreign object in system Remove foreign object; reset Safety
switch
System too full with feed Check fill system rate; reset Safety
switch
Drive unit motor does not shut off
when full
Proximity switch sensitivity not
adjusted properly (Not sensitive
enough) Adjust sensitivity
Drive unit motor always shuts off
immediately after proximity by-pass
time
Proximity switch sensitivity not
adjusted properly (Too sensitive) Adjust sensitivity
Part Number: HSMANUAL-069 Rev IR
Market: Hog