Chore-Time ULTRAFLO Series - Auger Installation and Relaxation; Auger Cutting and Connecting

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Cage Feeding Systems for Brood Grow & Layer Installations Installation for Layer Cage Systems Only
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5.On all new Auger both ends should be cut back approximately 6", to insure against Auger end
damage.
6.After the auger has been installed completely around the system, push and pull the auger back
and forth a few times to allow it to relax to its free length.
Note: The Power Unit Sprockets must be removed to allow the auger to relax. This may be
done removing the entire Power Unit or just the Sprockets. After the auger has been
stretched and connected, reinstall the Power Units and/or Sprockets.
7.Slide the auger through the far end elbow and pipe assembly.
8.Mark and cut the auger, so that when the elbow and pipe assembly is secured to the End Cap,
the auger ends meet in the trough (several feet from the End Cap) (See Figure 35.). This will
allow room to work with the auger during stretching and Auger Connector installation.
9.Push and pull on the auger a few times to make sure it is in a relaxed position.
10.Remove Wrap Around Hangers from approximately 4 feet (1.2 m) of trough.
11.Calculate the required auger stretch based on 4" per 100 feet (100 mm per 30 m) of total
auger length.
12.Measure and mark the stretch required on the auger in the trough.
13.Pull the auger ends out of the trough.
14.Cut the required stretch out of the auger.
15.Connect the ends of the auger using an Auger Connector, as shown in Figure 36.
16.Carefully place the auger back into the trough.
17.Use chain and "S" hooks or an Elbow Stand Kit to support the elbows.
To install an Elbow Stand Kit, secure the Stand to the floor just outside the elbows. Use tube
clamps supplied to secure the elbows to the Stand. The Elbow Stand has holes drilled for 3.5"
and 8.5" (90 and 215 mm) Cage Main Frame Legs.
Key Description
1 Elbow
2End Cap
3 Cage Row
4 Install enough auger so
that ends nearly meet
when in the relaxed
position.
5 Auger Direction
6 Measure required
stretch and mark the
auger.
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Figure 35.Auger Installation (top view)