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Yankee Flipper Feeder 0116
3.
Remove lock washer, hub (grooves engage perch ring), perch ring, and green or clear plastic friction disc.
4.
Remove the Power Stick from the base assembly by pulling the Power Stick upward.
Note:
The black switch bumper is glued to the base assembly at the factory. If the switch bumper separates from the base
assembly, it will be necessary to glue it back into place. Remove any residue remaining and apply a small amount of Super
Glue®, Krazy Glue®, etc. to the smaller slot in the base assembly and slide the switch bumper in place. The top of the switch
bumper should be flush with the top rim of the base assembly. Please wait a few minutes for the glue to dry before
installing the Power Stick.
BASE (Motor Unit): Assemble
1.
Hold the base assembly upright and position the spring vertically inside the center cavity of the base assembly.
2.
Align the black switch bumper, located on the top rim of the base assembly, with the switch on the Power Stick and insert
into the base assembly.
3.
Flip the base assembly and the Power Stick upside down in your lap with the drive shaft on the Power Stick pointing
upward. Rotate the Power Stick until the flat side on the drive shaft, just below the threads, is facing to your right.
4.
Depress the spring by pushing down the lip on the base assembly and hold. This will allow additional space for installation
of the remaining parts on the drive shaft.
5.
Install, in this order:
Green or clear plastic friction disc
; smooth side facing the base assembly.
Perch ring
; large diameter
ring facing downward, placing the perch ring spokes in a plus sign (+) position.
Hub
; install with the flat side in the center of
the hub facing to your right.
Note:
The flat side in center of hub will align with the flat side on the drive shaft when hub is
depressed and will lock into place. Installed properly, the 4 perch ring spokes will align with the 4 grooves in the hub. Keep
hub depressed to install the lock washer and nut.
Lock washer
; required to keep nut from loosening.
Nut
; first tighten by
hand and then u
se a 7/16” or 11mm socket, nut driver, or wrench to finish tightening. Compress lock 1/8 turn or
torque to 10-15 in/lbs. End of drive shaft should be flush with the bottom of the nut.
Do not over tighten nut.
Feeder Placement
Hang the feeder far enough away from any deck rail, pole, tree, etc. so that the squirrel must place all of its body weight on the
perch ring
. The recommended minimum is 14”, but a greater distance may be preferable
since the mechanism is based on weight. A
squirrel that is able to lean across to the feeder by placing only part of its weight on the perch ring may avoid activating the perch
ring.
Red squirrels and chipmunks may not be heavy enough to activate the perch ring, but placing the feeder so that they have to jump
to it will significantly increase your chances of deterring them.
Cleaning:
Please for the sake of the birds, keep your feeders clean!
Dirty feeders can harm the birds. Clean feeder, after base
removal, with a mild dish detergent using a soft brush, sponge or cloth, and rinse thoroughly with water for simple cleaning.
Sanitizing:
Rinse feeder with a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water. Do not soak as this will affect the finish on the metal
components. Rinse thoroughly with water.
Dry completely before filling with seed.
Important Information
•
When turning the black activation switch to the “ON” or “OFF” position do not come in contact with
the perch ring. If one
of the four perch ring spokes is obstructing access to the activation switch, the perch ring can be rotated by hand with the
switch in the “OFF” position.
Tap the perch ring with your finger if one of the four perch ring spokes is obstructing access to
the activation switch when in the “ON” position.
•
The Power Stick, which contains the batteries, motor and gearbox, is shipped with a slight charge in the batteries for testing
purposes and requires charging before use.
•
Insert the AC/DC Adapter (charger) output plug into the input jack located at the top of the Power Stick. Never loop cord
through the perch ring.
•
Charge the batteries in the Power Stick for a minimum of 14 hours, but not more than 24 hours. Repeated undercharging
c
an result in a battery condition known as “memory” to occur. Overcharging can damage the batteries, resulting in
shortened battery life.
•
Recharge the batteries only when they fail to produce sufficient power to spin the perch ring and remove the squirrels.
Place the base in a location that is out of reach of children and where it will not be dropped or knocked over. It should be
charged Indoors and charged at room temperature.
•
Unplug the AC/DC Adapter (charger) from the electrical outlet and store in a safe place when charging is complete.
•
Hang your feeder on a rigid hook and secure the feeder from falls.