Feeder Line Assembly and Suspension
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5.Install the Hangers on the feed
line tube at the 8’
[2.4 m]
spacings determined by the
shows the proper
installation of the Hanger
Assembly. Make sure the outlet
drop hole is downward when the
Hangers are installed, otherwise
feed will not be allowed to drop
into the feeder pan.
6.Install Adjustment Leveler
within 6"
[152 mm]
of feeder line.
shows the proper
cable routing around the
Adjustment Leveler.
7.Following the installation of all
drops, check drop cables before
raising feeder line. Cable must be
tracking properly on all pulleys
before raising the feeder line.
8.Raise the feeder line to a convenient
working height.
9.With the feeder line suspended,
measure from the floor or ceiling to
the auger tubes to level the system.
10.Before tightening each clamp:
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make sure each tube is level (not
sagging, sloping, etc.).
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make sure straight end of each
tube is fully inserted in belled
end of next tube.
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if providing total drop out, tubes
should be rotated so that the Chore-Time Logo is on crown of tube.
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make sure the clamps are located, as shown in
Finally, tighten the Tube Clamps on the feeder tubes. Clamp the joints securely, but do not crush the tubes.
Re-adjust all Adjustment Levelers as needed and trim off excess cable as shown in
Figure 27.Hanger Installation
Cable Lock
Hanger
Auger Tube
Figure 28.Cable Lock Threading
Use the large hole for 1/8" [3 mm] Drop Cable.
Use the small hole for 3/32" [2 mm] Drop
Cable.
After tightening the Tube Clamps on the Feeder
Tubes, trim off the excess Cable (see text).
