Model 108 FLEX-AUGERļ Installation Manual
SAFETY INFORMATION
Use caution when working with the
Auger--springing auger may cause personal injury.
CAUTION
General Information
Please read the installation instructions in this manual prior to beginning the
installation. This manual is designed to provide the information necessary
for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the Model 108 Feed
Delivery System.
Please pay special attention to the danger decals and caution information,
they are there for YOUR PROTECTION.
Capacities and Specifications of the Model 108
FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System
The Model 108 FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System is available with either
PVC or steel auger tubes. PVC and steel tubes should not be mixed in a
system.
DO NOT USE PVC AUGER TUBING WITH FEEDS CONTAINING CALCIUM.
The steel auger tubes should be used for feeds with calcium.
The Model 108 FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System has an approximate
conveying capacity* of 220 pounds per minute (100 kg per minute), or 13,200
pounds per hour (6,000 kg per hour). A high capacity Model 108 system may
be ordered for applications requiring up to 250 pounds per minute (113 kg
per minute). The maximum recommended running time per day is 4 hours.
*Carrying capacities are based on feed density of 40 pounds per cubic foot
or 640 kg per cubic meter.
The Model 108 is designed to carry feeds such as mash, crumbles, shelled
corn, high moisture corn, or pellets up to approximately 3/16ā x 1/2" (4.7 x
12.7 mm) in size. Applications other than conveying poultry and
livestock rations will void the warranty.
Adequate support must be provided to prevent the tubes from sagging and
support the weight of the Control Unit. The auger, tubes, and feed weigh ap-
proximately 8 lbs/ft. (12 kg/m). The Control Unit weighs approximately 100
lbs. (45 kg).
MAXIMUM MOISTURE CONTENT OF CORN FOR THE MODEL 108 FLEX-AUGER IS
27%.
MAXIMUM MOLASSES CONTENT IS 2%.
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