Sioux Tools 15503HD User manual

CALVING PEN
CARE CENTER
MANUAL
PARTS & ASSEMBLY
#15503HD
IMPORTANT - TO THE DEALER OR ERECTOR:
RETURN THIS MANUAL TO THE OWNER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
MANUAL NO. 15516
REV H: 11/201 ECN 1 -224
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION (RGA).......... 17
CONTENTS................................................................... 2
SAFETY AND STATEMENT OF IMPORTANCE..... 3
GENERAL INFORMATION........................................ 4
E PLODED VIEW........................................................ 5
PARTS LIST.................................................................... 6
PARTS IDENTIFICATION.................................... 7 - 10
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS............................... 11 - 15
WARRANTY.................................................................. 16
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SAFETY
REPLACEMENT SAFETY AND WARNING DECALS ARE AVAILABLE
AT NO CHARGE
RECOGNIZE SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The above symbol means “ATTENTION! BE ALERT! YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS
INVOLVED! Note this symbol in instructions for important issues concerning your
personal safety. Read each message carefully to avoid personal injury or death.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Install unit on a level surface to prevent tipping of Panel Assemblies.
WARNING: KEEP CLEAR
Keep people (ESPECIALLY YOUTH) away from Pen when erecting.
SIOUX STEEL COMPANY INCLUDES ALL REASONABLE MEANS FOR
ACCIDENT PREVENTION EXCEPT A SAFE AND CAREFUL OPERATOR.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
assembled on a level flat surface.
1) At the time of delivery, be sure to check all bundles
and parts for proper quantity and condition. If a
shortage or damage has occured, DO NOT ACCEPT
DELIVERY without making note on the freight or delivery
receipt. If shortage or damage is found, notify your
carrier immediately, so they can send an inspector
to make a formal report. Compliance with carrier's
procedure is essential for settlement of a claim as the
Company's responsibility ends when the carrier receives
shipment.
2) Carefully read and understand this manual before begining
construction of the Calving Pen Care Center.
Refer to parts identification diagrams on Pages 7 - 10
to familiarize yourself with each component and its
relative location in the final assembly. A detailed assembly
diagram is also included with each assembly step.
3) This manual shows the optional 191470PG Headgate Assembly
and the optional 168701 Step Plate.
4) It is recommended that the Calving Pen Care Center be
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PARTS LIST
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ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Default/
QTY.
1189756
PANEL ASSY- PEN FRONT 1
215505
NURSING GATE ASSY 1
315506
CALVING PEN STANDARD PANEL
ASSY.
2
4173979
SQUEEZE GATE ASSEMBLY 1
5168700
ASSY- STEP PLATE 1
6158965
SQUEEZE LOCK MOUNT TUBE 1
7198805
RATCHET TUBE WELDMENT 1
815513
SQUEEZE LOCK FRAME 1
9198400
AUTO HEAD GATE 1
10 158966
U BOLT-.313 X 18 X 2.0 4
11 183488
CONNECTOR- CALVING PEN 8
12 157736
BOLT - 5/16-18UNC x 2.50" 2
13 168757
2" CLAMP HALF - SIOUX HINGE 4
14 168756
HINGE PIN - SIOUX 2
15 154014
5/16-18UNC x 1.50" BOLT 2
16 157540
BOLT - 5/16-18UNC x 1" 2
17 154063
5/16" FLATWASHER 8
18 168752
NUT - 5/16-18UNC PUNCH LOCK
GR5 NP
14
19 154069
WASHER - .500 FLAT TYPE A/W SERIES
BZ
4
20 154054
NUT - .500 -13 HEX GR2 BZ 2
21 164174
SCREW- .500 HHC -13 X 2.00 GR5 2
22 680199 SCREW-.375-16 X 2.75 GR 5 HHC 4
23 640132 NUT - 0375 - 16 GR 2 HEX 4
24 640154 WASHER - 3/8" FLAT 8

SCALE 1:32
W/SLAM LATCH
CONSISTING OF;
(1) 1 6131 SLAM LATCH FRAME
(1) 1 39 6 10FT NURSING GATE
W/SWING GATE & SLAM LATCH
ITEM #2 (QTY-1)
15505 - NURSING PANEL ASSEMBLY
ITEM #3 (QTY - 2)
15506 - STANDARD PANEL ASSEMBLY
CONSISTING OF;
(1) 1 6131 SLAM LATCH FRAME
(2) 1 6133 10FT STANDARD GATE
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SCALE 1:32
W/SLAM LATCH
ITEM #1 (QTY-1)
189 56 - FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY
CONSISTING OF;
(1) 189 51 SLAM LATCH FRAME
(1) 189 55 - FT STANDARD GATE
SCALE 1:32

ITEM #8 (QTY-1)
15513 - SQUEEZE LOCK FRAME
CONSISTING OF;
(1) 158963 HANGER FRAME
(1) 158962 CATCH PLATE
(1) 15896 CATCH PLATE PIN
(1) 154019 COTTER PIN
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ITEM #4 (QTY-1)
1 39 9 - SQUEEZE GATE ASSY
CONSISTING OF;
(1) 1 3980 FT SLAM LATCH GATE
(1) 1 3986 SWING GATE
SCALE 1:24
ITEM #6 (QTY-1)
158965 - SQUEEZE LOCK
MOUNT TUBE
ITEM # (QTY-1)
198805 - SQUEEZE LOCK RATCHET

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SCALE 1:32
ITEM #5 (QTY-1)
168 00 - STEP PLATE
(OPTIONAL)
SCALE 1:2
ITEM #13 (QTY-4)
168 5 - 2" HINGE CLAMP
SCALE 1:2
ITEM #14 (QTY-2)
168 56 - HINGE PIN
ITEM #12 (QTY-2)
15 36 - 5/16" X 2 1/2" BOLT
SCALE 1:1
SCALE 1:1
ITEM #15 (QTY-2)
154014 - 5/16" X 1 1/2" BOLT
(OPTIONAL)
ITEM #9 (QTY-1)
198400 - HEAD GATE
ASSEMBLY
SCALE 1:32

SCALE 1:1
ITEM #16 (QTY-2)
157540 - 5/16" X 1" BOLT
SCALE 1:1
ITEM #17 (QTY-8)
154063 - 5/16" FLATWASHER
SCALE 1:2
ITEM #10 (QTY-4)
158966 - 5/16" X 2" U-BOLT
SCALE 1:1
SCALE 1:1
SCALE 1:2
ITEM #22 (QTY-4)
680199 - .375" X 2.75" BOLT
ITEM #20 (QTY-2)
154054 - 1/2" NUT
ITEM #19 (QTY-4)
154069 - 1/2" FLATWASHER
ITEM #18 (QTY-14)
168752 - 5/16" LOCK NUT
ITEM #21 (QTY-2)
164174 - 1/2" X 2" BOLT
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SCALE 1:6
ITEM #11 (QTY-8)
183488 - CONNECTOR CLIP
SCALE 1:1
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SCALE 1:1
SCALE 1:1
SCALE 1:1
ITEM #24 (QTY-8)
640154 - 3/8" FLATWASHER
ITEM #23 (QTY-4)
640132 - 3/8" NUT

THE BOTTOM LEFT OF THE FRONT FRAME AS SHOWN. STAND THE
SLIDE THE STANDARD PANEL OVER THE CLIP IN THE FRONT PANEL
ASSEMBLY. INSERT CLIPS INTO TOPS OF THE TWO PANELS. REPEAT
WITH THE REST OF THE CALVING PEN PANEL ASSEMBLIES.
FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY (189 56) UPRIGHT AS SHOWN. INSERT CLIP
IN OTHER BOTTOM END OF THE (15506) STANDARD PANEL ASSEMBLY.
NOTE:
DO NOT REMOVE BANDING AND SUPPORT BLOCKING FROM PANEL
ASSEMBLIES UNTIL FURTHER INTO ASSEMBLY OF PEN.
STEP #1
SELECT A SMOOTH LEVEL LOCATION FOR THE CALVING PEN ASSEMBLY.
STEP #2 Fig 1
INSERT CONNECTOR CLIPS (183488) INTO BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF
FRONT PANEL UPRIGHT. INSERT CONNECTOR CLIP (183488) INTO
NOTE:
NOT ALL PANELS & GATES ARE
SHOWN FOR CLARITY
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DETAIL F
SCALE 1 : 16
FRAME CORNER 183488
CONNECTOR INSTALLATION
15506
15506
189 56
Fig. 1
NOTE POSITION
OF SLAM LATCHES
D
F
SCALE 1 : 16
DETAIL D
NOTE:
INSTALL THIS CLIP
WITH TAB INTO
FRONT FRAME

Fig. 2
GATE
HEAD
SQUEEZE GATE
S173979
STEP PLATE
S168701
FRONT PANEL
(2X)
S189756
157540- (1) 5/16 X 1 BOLT
154047- (2) 5/16 NUT
S154063- 5/16 WASHER
S154069- 1/2 WASHER
S157540- 5/16 X 1 SCREW
(4X)STEP #5A
S164174- 1/2 X 2 BOLT
S154054- 1/2 NUT
OVER TUBE
LIFT CHANNEL UP AND
STEP #5B
S154069- 1/2 WASHER
STEP #5B
STEP #4 (2X)
168757- (2) HINGE CLAMPS
168756- (1) HINGE PIN
154014- (1) 5/16 X 1 1/2 BOLT
SHOWN FOR CLARITY
(2) 1/2" X 2" BOLTS (S1641 4), (4) 1/2" WASHERS (S154069), AND (2) 1/2" NUT (S154054).
INSTALL HEAD GATE TO FRONT PANEL USING BY LIFTING BOTTOM CHANNEL OF HEAD GATE UP AND
OVER TUBING ON BOTTOM OF FRONT PANEL. SECURE HEAD GATE TO TOP OF FRONT FRAME USING
STEP #4 Fig. 2
INSTALL SQUEEZE GATE ASSEMBLY (1 39 9) TO THE FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY USING 4ea. HINGE
CLAMPS (168 5 ), 2ea. HINGE PINS (168 56), 2ea. 5/16" X 1 1/2" BOLTS (154014), 2ea. 5/16" X 1"
BOLTS (15 540), & 4ea. 5/16" NUTS (15404 ).
STEP #5A (OPTIONAL STEP PLATE ASSEMBLY)
INSTALL STEP PLATE (168 01) TO LOWER RAIL OF FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY USING 4 ea. 5/16" X 1"
BOLTS (15 540), & 4 ea. 5/16" WASHERS (154063).
STEP #5B (OPTIONAL HEAD GATE ASSEMBLY)
NOTE:
NOT ALL PANELS & GATES ARE
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E
NOTE:
NOT ALL PANELS & GATES ARE
SHOWN FOR CLARITY
189756
15505
Fig. 3
183488
DETAIL E
SCALE 1 : 12
23
22 24
HARDWARE FOR EACH
CONNECTOR CLIP,
WASHER ON BOTH SIDES
STEP #6 Fig. 3
INSTALL THE NURSING GATE ASSEMBLY PANEL (15505) TO THE
FRONT PANEL ASSEMBLY (189756) USING 2 (183488) CONNECTOR
CLIPS. CHECK ALIGNMENT OF THE FOUR PANEL ASSEMBLIES.
DETAIL E
INSTALL (680199) 3/8" X 2.75" SCREW, TWO (640154) 3/8" WASHERS AND
(640132) 3/8" NUT THROUGH THE FRAME CORNER AND (183488)
CONNECTOR CLIPS AT THE TOP OF EACH CORNER ON THE FRAME.
HOLES IN CONNECTOR CLIPS WILL ALIGN WITH THE FRAME. WASHERS TO
BE PLACED WITH ONE ON EACH SIDE OF THE HARDWARD.
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TIGHTEN HARDWARE ON SQUEEZE LOCK FRAME.
STEP #7 Fig. 4
ATTACH SQUEEZE LOCK FRAME (1551 ) TO THE NURSING GATE AS
SHOWN USING 4ea. 5/16" X 2" U-BOLTS (158966), 8ea. 5/16"
FLATWASHERS (15406 ), AND 8ea. 5/16" LOCK NUTS (168752).
HAND TIGHTEN HARDWARE.
STEP #8 Fig. 4
ATTACH SQUEEZE LOCK MOUNT TUBE (158965) TO THE UPPER SECTION
OF THE SQUEEZE GATE ABOVE THE SWING GATE. USING 2ea. 5/16" X
2 1/2" BOLTS (1577 6), AND 2ea. 5/16" LOCK NUTS (168752).
HAND TIGHTEN HARDWARE.
STEP #9 Fig. 4
INSERT SQUEEZE LOCK RATCHET (158964) INTO SQUEEZE LOCK MOUNT
TUBE AS SHOWN. ADJUST HEIGHT OF RATCHET SO THAT IT EASILY CLEARS
THE TOP OF THE NURSING GATE. TIGHTEN HARDWARE ON THE MOUNT
TUBE. SWING SQUEEZE GATE ALL THE WAY TO THE NURSING GATE
MAKING SURE RATCHET CLEARS THE SIDES OF THE SQUEEZE LOCK FRAME.
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198805
168752 (8)
158966 (4)
15406 (8)
1551
158965
SHOWN FOR CLARITY
Fig. 4
15776 (2)
168752 (2)
NOTE:
NOT ALL PANELS & GATES ARE

STEP #10 Fig. 5
REMOVE ALL BANDING AND GATE SUPPORT BLOCKING FROM THE
FOUR PANEL ASSEMBLIES. ADJUST ALL GATES SO THE SPRING
LATCH PINS STRIKE THE CENTER OF THE SLAM LATCH PLATES.
STEP #11 Fig. 5
GO THROUGH ENTIRE ASSEMBLY AND TGHTEN ALL HARDWARE
CHECKING FOR FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT AND ALIGNMENT OF
ALL COMPONENTS. ATTACH ROPE (1589 9) TO THE CATCH PLATE
ON THE SQUEEZE LOCK FRAME, RUN END OF ROPE THROUGH THE
EYE OF THE EYE-BOLT ON THE TOP OF THE SQUEEZE LOCK FRAME
AND OVER THE TOP OF THE NURSING GATE PANEL ASSEMBLY.
Fig. 5
SHOWN WITH OPTIONAL
HEADGATE & STEP PLATE
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LIMITED WARRANTY
SIOU STEEL COMPANY, P.O. BO 1265, SIOU FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57101 1-800-557-4689
Sioux Steel Company warrants to the original purchaser only that the products manufactured by Sioux Steel
Company are free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service and when properly
installed for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. If such a defect appears during the term of this
warranty, Sioux Steel Company will, at its option, repair or replace at its factory any part or component
determined to its satisfaction to be defective. All transportation charges shall be paid by purchaser.
This warranty does not apply to defects or damage from: (a) installation that is improper and/or not in
accordance with the instruction manual; (b) improper or inadequate maintenance; (c) modification or alteration
of the product; (d) neglect, misuse, or abuse of the product; (e) accident; (f) unauthorized repair or alteration; (g)
transportation of the product from Sioux Steel Company to the customer; (h) exposure to corrosive elements; (i)
EXPOSURE TO CONDITIONS IN EXCESS OF DESIGN SUCH AS ANIMALS HEAVIER THAN 1000 POUNDS;
and (j) an act of God. No warranty is given by Sioux Steel Company for parts, components, or trade
accessories furnished by Sioux Steel Company but not manufactured by it. They are covered by the warranty of
their manufacturer, if any.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY GIVEN BY SIOUX STEEL COMPANY AND
SUPERSEDES ANY PRIOR, SUBSEQUENT, CONTRARY OR ADDITIONAL REPRESENTATIONS,
WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN. THERE ARE NO OTHER IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES FOR
THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTIBILITY
AND/OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
NEITHER SIOUX STEEL COMPANY NOR ANY OF ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS OR AGENTS SHALL BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF TIME, LOSS OF ANIMALS, INCONVENIENCE, OR
THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER, WHETHER
BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL BASIS ARISING FROM OR IN
ANY WAY RELATED TO PURCHASER’S USE OR PURCHASE OF THE PRODUCT. THE MAXIMUM
LIABILITY OF SIOUX STEEL COMPANY AND ITS DEALERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND AGENTS SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.
NO PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION INCLUDING THE SELLING DEALER IS AUTHORIZED TO
ASSUME FOR SIOUX STEEL COMPANY ANY OTHER LIABILITY OR MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THESE PRODUCTS.
This limited warranty, and all terms and conditions set forth herein, shall be governed by the laws of the State of
South Dakota and, where applicable, the laws of the United States of America. Any and all disputes arising
from this limited warranty, the product, the purchaser’s use of the product, or otherwise shall be venued in the
South Dakota Circuit Court for the Second Judicial Circuit in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, and the
Purchaser agrees to such venue and waives any challenge to such court’s jurisdiction based upon lack of
personal jurisdiction of inconvenience.
In the event of a warranty claim, the original purchaser must notify Sioux Steel Company of the claim by
Registered or Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, within 30 days after discovery to:
Sioux Steel Company
196 ½ East 6th Street, PO Box 1265
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-1265
Attention: Warranty Department
The purchaser shall cooperate fully with Sioux Steel Company in the investigation of such claim, or the claim
may be deemed waived. Any defective part or component must be returned to the factory at the purchaser’s
expense for inspection by Sioux Steel Company.

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RETURN GOODS AUTHORIZATION (RGA)
Any product returned to Sioux Steel Company for warranty
or non-warranty consideration must have an RGA number
assigned to the product and tagged onto the product that is
to be returned. ANY PRODUCT BEING RETURNED
WITHOUT AN RGA NUMBER WILL BE REFUSED. IT
IS THE PURCHASER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY
TRANSPORTATION CHARGES. NO C.O.D.’S WILL
BE ACCEPTED. An RGA number can be obtained by
calling the Warranty Department at 1-800-557-4689.
Please have the following information available:
•Why are items being returned?
•Territory Representative or inside sales contact.
•Invoice number and date.
•Part number, description and quantity.
•Dealer ID number.
•Contact name, phone number, fax number and e-mail
address.
•When will items be returned?
Custom built, special order or obsolete equipment may not
be returned.
There will be a 10% restocking charge on all equipment
authorized for return unless the equipment is under
warranty, or was shipped incorrectly. If the equipment
requires repainting or repackaging, a 25 % restocking and
refurbishing charge will apply.