Chore-Time 55 User Manual

Model 55,75,90, & HMC FLEX-AUGER Planning
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Planning the System
See Figure 1. on page 10 for recommended, and Figure 2. on page 10 for non-recommended FLEX-AUGER
installations. When laying out the FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System, plan the system so that the auger tubes
do not interfere with doors, windows, or other equipment.
See “Bin to Building Placement Chart” on page 11 for different elevations and boots.
1.For the easiest installation and most trouble-free operation, locate the feed bin in a direct line with the FLEX-
AUGER Feed Delivery System. The “Bin to Building Placement Chart” on page 11 also provides some
points of reference for bin placement according to the height at which the FLEX-AUGER tube enters the
building. Remember, these are only examples. The layouts can be modified by changing the elbows, the tube
sections, and/or the distance from the bin to the building.
Locate the bin so that the FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System does not have to convey feed at an angle of
more than 60 degrees from the horizontal to enter the building at the desired height. Chore-Time considers a
45 degree elevation to be standard--the lower the angle, the more reliable the system.
2.Lay out the system as straight as possible. Avoid extra elbows and curves by locating the feed bin in line with
the feeders. One horizontal 90 degree right hand turn is permissible inside the building. 180 degree turns are
not recommended under any conditions.
If additional turns or elbows are required, use extension hoppers. Remember: one 90 degree elbow requires
the same power as 30’ (9.1 m) of straight line.
3.Plan the system so that the auger tubes are directly over the feeders or hoppers to be filled as possible. The
drop tubes may be angled up to a maximum of 45 degrees from the vertical if necessary. At angles greater
than 45 degrees, bridging in the drop tubes may occur.
4.The control unit must be located over a feeder or hopper that will require as much or more feed than any of
the other feeders or hoppers. If frequent filling is desired, mount the drop tube switch or hopper level switch
low so that this feeder or hopper will have a low feed level. This causes the feeder to call for feed more often,
the system will restart, and the other feeders will be refilled sooner.
5.Do not locate outlet drops on or just before an elbow. Install the drop after the elbow so feed will cushion the
auger through the curve. If there is some reason why the outlet drop cannot be moved, it must have some
“feed bypass” to cushion the auger through the elbow.
6.Avoid horizontal left-hand turns if possible. The elbow in a left-hand turn is not cushioned by the feed and
will wear faster. On systems with a 90 degree horizontal left-hand turn, reduce the stretch to reduce wear.
NOTE: A rule of thumb for left-hand turns is to reduce stretch to 1" per 50’ (25 mm per 15.2 m) on
initial installation. Increase the stretch if necessary.
If an extension hopper is used:
A. Locate the hopper so there will not be any outlet drops on the short tube or elbow leading out of the hopper.
B. The longer portion of the system with most of the outlet drops should follow the extension hopper. For
example: in a 300’ (91.4 m) Model 75 System the distance from the bin to the extension hopper should
be 100’ (30.5 m). From the extension hopper to the control unit should be 200’ (61 m) with most outlets
placed on the 200’ (61 m) section. Refer to “System Weight & Length Specifications” on page 8, for
power unit requirements.
NOTE: The lower part of the extension hopper can be turned 90 degrees to the left or right in relation
to the top portion of the extension hopper. This allows the extension hopper to replace a
horizontal elbow where both might be located in approximately the same position in the system.
7.Remember the following points when installing a Straight-Through Tandem System or Two Motor Tandem
System:
A.The straight-through tandem bin arrangement uses one continuous auger.
B.The Two Motor Tandem bin arrangement uses two separate augers and power units.
C.Pour one level concrete pad for both bins (in either system).
D.Position bins so that legs will not interfere with the FLEX-AUGER System (in either system). See the
Two Motor Tandem System instructions (Model 75, 90, & HMC systems only).
8.See “System Weight & Length Specifications” on page 8 to determine maximum line lengths and power
unit requirements.
Planning

Chore-Time 55 Specifications

General

Brand	Chore-Time
Model	55
Category	Farm Equipment
Language	English