FLEX-AUGER Installation & Operator’s Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Use caution when working with the
Auger--springing auger may cause personal injury.
CAUTION
Selecting the System . . .
CHORE-TIME Feed Delivery systems are designed to handle most common
livestock and poultry feeds. We can not guarantee satisfactory operation
with all formulations. We suggest that you contact our Technical Service De-
partment concerning the use of new or unusual formulations.
FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery Systems are the most versatile feed conveying
systems available. Their ease of installation, reliability, low maintenance,
and adaptability for many different applications, make them an indispens-
able part of any livestock feeding system.
The FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System you choose should be based on the
following;
1. Particle Size - Feed particles that are too large for the system will cause
damage to the particles, excessive power requirements, and plugging of
the system.
2. Moisture Content (18% maximum) - The moisture content of the feed,
among other factors, determines the amount of buildup that will occur on
the auger and auger tubes when conveying feed. Feeds with high mois-
ture content (above 18%) will freeze if exposed to freezing temperatures.
This type of feed tends to flow less-easily causing higher power require-
ments. Feeds in High Moisture Corn applications should not exceed 27%
moisture content.
3. Feed capacities - Each size of FLEX-AUGER delivers feed at a different
rate. These rates should be matched to your feed requirements. An ap-
plication that requires a large volume of feed to be moved should use a
larger (i.e. Model 90 or HMC) auger system or possibly two smaller auger
(i.e. Model 55 or 75) systems. See page 7 for System Comparison infor-
mation.
4. Running Time - Size the system so that the maximum operating time is
four hours per day (24 hours). If necessary, refer to the Livestock & Poul-
try Feed Consumption chart on page 63. If your system operating times
exceed four hours per day, contact your distributor or Chore-Time’s
Technical Service Department.
NOTE: The maximum allowable liquid molasses content for all FLEX-AUGER
Feed Delivery Systems is 2%. At higher liquid molasses content or at mois-
ture levels above the recommended limits, the auger tubes can become
coated. This reduces the carrying capacity of the feed delivery system,
causing eventual plugging of the system.
Caged layer applications require the use of all steel FLEX-AUGER Feed De-
livery Systems. Hardened steel elbows are required for these applications.
This is due to the abrasive feed particles in caged layer feed rations. Do not
mix steel and PVC components within a system.
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