Troubleshooting ULTRAFLO
®
Cage Feeding Systems for Brood Grow & Layer Installations
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MC656P
One Loop frequently overloads
When motors are reset, feeder runs fine for a period of time (from minutes to days) before
stopping. No foreign objects are found.
Auger comes out of trough
One or more loops without feed
Problem Suggested Procedure
Object small and hard to see Open the Clean-Outs and run the feeder, Small
objects may fall out with feed through Clean-Outs.
Piece of metal wrapped around the
auger
Carefully remove the foreign object. Be careful,
springing auger can cause injury.
Damaged auger 1. Check for stretched flightings or kinks.
2. Cut out any damaged auger and rejoin the auger
using an auger Connector. If more than 18" (450
mm) of auger is removed, replace the removed
section of auger. Less than 18" of auger does not
have to be replaced. Add no less than 12’,
additional un-damaged Auger may need to be
replaced.
Problem Suggested Procedure
Damaged trough Repair or replace damaged section(s) of trough.
Often adding additional hangers and trough wires
will close the trough which has been spread open.
Missing hangers and trough wires Replace missing or damaged hangers and trough
wires.
Problem Suggested Procedure
Feed bridging or plugging in the
chutes
Remove caked feed or plug from chutes.
Intake Cups Remove feed build up, feathers, string, etc.
Fill System Control Unit 1. Clean red switch if necessary
2. Adjust delay in drop tube switch to reduce fill
system off line.
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