Ritchie Draft Pro 3 Technical Document
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Instruction Manual
& Operating Guide
Draft Pro 3
Pig & Lamb Weigher
Model – 3664G
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Rev B – 17/03/20
Contents:
Draft Pro 3 Pig & Lamb Weigher – Model 3664G
SafetyNotesandWarnings........................................................2
IntroductionandIntendeduse..................................................3
Overview....................................................................................4
PreparationforUse....................................................................5
MaintenanceandLubrication..................................................13
SpareParts...............................................................................14
Safety Notes and Warnings
Ensure the operator in charge of the weigher is an experienced stock
person who can maintain a high standard of animal welfare.
Ensure that there is sufficient space in the area designated for the
weigher to allow the operator to work safely and efficiently.
If using an adjoining race and pen with the weigher should be of
sufficient build for the safety of both animals and operators.
Training
Do not attempt to carry out any procedure on a machine unless you have
received the appropriate training or read the instruction manual.
Retain all instructions in a safe place for future reference.
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Introduction and Intended use
Ritchie weighing model 3664G is a digital pig and lamb weigher, and is
intended to be used by the agricultural industry purely for the weighing of pigs,
lambs and adult sheep. The cage is designed to give maximum safety and to
minimise stress in both the animal and the operator.
Tru-test indicators EziWeigh5i, 7i, ID5000 & XR5000 &
Gallagher indicators W210 & TWI are the options available for weighing using
the Ritchie 3664G Pig & Lamb weigher.
The weigher should only be used by an experienced stock person, who
can maintain a high standard of animal welfare.
Deviations from the intended use should not take place without the
notice and approval of David Ritchie (Implements) Ltd.
Features:
Mesh floor.
Designed to be built into a race.
3-way drafting for increased efficiency.
Self-locking exit gate.
Large fold out wheels
Transport handles.
EID compatible.
4-point weighing for improved accuracy.
Choice of indicators to suit.
Specifications:
Internal Length - 1300mm
Internal Width - 410mm
Internal Height - 760mm
External length (working position) - 1515mm
External Width - 760mm
External Height (cage & handles only) - 1015mm
Unladen Weight - 105Kg
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Overview
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IndicatorPost
(suppliedloose)
Indicator
(suppliedloose)
Transport
handles
Transport
wheels
Guillotine
entrygate
Sideexitgate
handles
Rearexitgate
handles
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Preparation for Use
Locate the indicator post. slide the post onto the stub, on top of the weigher,
and orientate the indicator post to the desired angle. Tighten the thumb screw
on the indicator post against the stub (fig 2).
Unpack the ezi-weigh indicator and read the included instructions for ezi-
weigh indicator set up. Charge fully before use. The indicator simply slides
on to the indicator post using the bracket on the back of the indicator (fig 3).
Indicator
post
Thumb
screw
fig2
Indicator
post
fig3
Indicator
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Unscrew the caps on the indicator and the amphenol plugs. Screw on a plug to
each load cell / bar port (fig 4). Screw the dust caps together to keep out dirt
and moisture.
Dust caps should be used on the indicator and plugs, when not in use.
To keep out dirt and moisture.
Check to see that all opening and closing mechanisms are working smoothly,
oil / grease if required (see maintenance and lubrication section).
Calibrating the DraftPro indicator
For instructions on calibration see
Span Calibration Guide
Download at link below
Or scan QR code.
https://www.ritchie-d.co.uk/
https://ritchie-d.co.uk/wp-
content/uploads/2020/11/span_calibration_guide_3664_5G.pdf
fig4
Loadcell
portand
plug
Dustcaps
Loadcell
portand
plug
Dustcaps
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Operating Instructions
The Ritchie Pig & Lamb Weigher can be easily operated from either side by
one operator.
When the weigher is at the desired location. Go to one side of the weigher,
push to tilt the weigher onto one side, the wheel will lower. Move it further
round toward the exit and lower the weigher. Ensure feet do not become
trapped under the weigher. Now move to the other side of the weigher and
repeat. The weigher will now be resting on the outer cage (fig 5 & 6).
Before admitting an animal to the Weigher, check that the Tru-test indicator is
reading zero (see Tru-test indicator instructions on how to do this).
To admit an animal:
Lift the guillotine gate up and over to allow the animal to enter the weigh cage
(fig 7.) Then lower the gate. Ensure that the gate is fully down.
Fig5 Fig6
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To weigh an animal:
Use Tru-test indicator to weigh the animal. Complete any other operations
required.
To release an animal:
If the animal is to go straight out. Push / pull the handle (in the middle, fig 8) to
release the locking mechanism (fig 10 & 11), and slide the handle towards the
exit (fig 9 & 12) to open the bi fold gates (fig 13). Allow the animal to exit. Then
slide the handle inwards to close the gates (fig 14). Ensure that the self-
locking mechanism has engaged (fig 10).
Fig 7
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fig8 fig9
fig10 fig 11
fig12
Locked
fig14fig13
Unlocked
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If the animal is to be drafted left or right, then the handle on that side should be
pulled
towards the entrance (fig 15) to release the locking pin (fig 16 & 17) and
swung outwards to open the gate (fig 18). Once the animal has exited, swing
the gate closed (against the stops) and release the handle to engage the
locking pin (fig 16).
fig15
fig18
fig17
fig16
Draftright
Draftleft
Locked
Unlocked
Gatestop
Exitgate
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To move weigher to a different location
Disconnect the Tru-test indicator, and remove from the post. Failure to do this
could damage the indicator.
Ensure all gates are closed and that all locking mechanisms are engaged.
Tilt the weigher to one side and allow the wheel to lower then push the wheel
towards the entry and lower the weigher down so that wheel axle assembly is
against the stop. Repeat on the other side. The weigher is now in the
transportation position (fig 19 & 20).
Lift the transportation handles so that they are horizontal and against the stops
(fig 21). Lift the handles further to lift that end off the ground. It can now be
easily moved around on the wheels. Move the weigher to the new location and
set down. The handles will return to the hanging position. Rotate the wheels,
re-attach the indicator and the weigher is now ready to use again.
Fig19 Fig20
Fig21
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If the weigher is to be transported and strapped down. For example on a trailer
or pickup truck. The tie down straps MUST NOT be attached to the inner
frame. Attach to the outer frame as indicated by the ‘strap here only’ stickers
(fig 22). Strapping to the inner frame will put undue stress on the load
cells and may damage them beyond repair.
Fig22
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Maintenance and Lubrication
The weigher
should be wiped down with a clean cloth, moistened with water
containing a small amount of washing up liquid or proprietary detergent.
Oil and / or Grease regularly during operation
1 - Entry / exit gate pivot points & slides.
2 - Left & Right draft gate handles and hinges
3 - Wheels and axles
4 - Transport handles pivot points
5 - Handle sliding tubes
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Spare Parts
Part Ritchie Part No.
Wheel WHPL275
Helper Spring SPRINGDR1000
Handle (knob only) HANDLE121062
Plastic Box 3669GPTUB
Split / Cotter Pin COTTE3/16-4
Wheel Axle 669G-A902
Rubber Strip RUBNEO3664G
If any other parts are required please contact your local David Ritchie supplier
or David Ritchie (Implements) Ltd directly.
PlasticBox Handle(Knobonly)
WheelAxle
Wheel
HelperSpring
Split/Cotterpin
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Notes
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David Ritchie Implements) Ltd,
Carseview Road, Forfar, Scotland, DD8 3BT
Tel: 01307 462271 Fax: 01307 464081
WWW.ritchie-uk.com
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