Förster-Technik TAK5-CH2-25, Original Operating Instructions

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You can also mark (see chapter 4.2 Hand terminal, page 30 ) another calf that you specif-
ically want to monitor.
You search for a specific calf as follows:
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Press .
The animal control menus are displayed.
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Go to the desired submenu.
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Search for the calf. You can search for a calf in two ways:
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Use to scroll through the list of calves registered for the automatic feeder until
you find the calf.
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Press and enter the number of the calf in the flashing field. The display goes di-
rectly to this calf.
If the animal number has not been assigned, the message Animal no. not existing appears.
If the animal number has been assigned, but the calf has not been recorded in the selected
menu, the message Animal is not entitled appears, for example in the Entitled menu.
Note: You can use the search function in other menus, for example when you register
calves.
6.7 Care and maintenance
This chapter covers regular maintenance and functional testing of the automatic feeder, and
to a certain extent, its accessories. These ensure that the required hygienic standards are
maintained. Maintenance includes additional measures to preserve hygiene that are not
described in the Cleaning chapter, as well as scheduled replacement of wearing parts. Visual
and functional testing of components as well as replacement of the suction hose and teat can
be carried out by the owner/operator.
Note: Repair work and replacement of wearing parts on or in the automatic feeder, with the
exception of the suction hoses and teats, may only be carried out by a service technician.
On a regular basis, you must visually inspect and test the functions of the automatic feeder
and its components, clean it to maintain hygiene, calibrate it and replace simple wearing parts
such as the suction hose. Depending on the automatic feeder component in question, and