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Gallagher

Sheep

Handler

–

Auto

Weigh

Crutch

and

Dag

Manual

V1.0

Aug

2012

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The

different

parts

the

Sheep

Handler

are

shown

the

diagram

below:

Drafting

Gates

Main

Clamp/Rollover

Entry

Gate

Lead

Race/

Ramp

Clamp

(Transportation

kit

not

displayed)

Summary of Contents for Sheep Handler

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Page 2: ...lagher Sheep Handler Auto Weigh Crutch and Dag Manual Edition 1 0 August 2012 DISCLAIMER While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy neither Gallagher Group Limited nor any employee of the com...

Page 3: ...ding yards and races 9 Power and compressed air requirements 11 Scales and RFID reader requirements 12 Positioning the Sheep Handler 12 Assembling the Sheep Handler for use 13 If Transportation Kit is...

Page 4: ...etting up conditions in the weigh scale indicator or manually by the stock handler A panel reader can be attached to allow reading of Electronic ID EID tags The drafting gates automatically draft stoc...

Page 5: ..._________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 The different parts of the Sheep Handler are shown in the diagram below A Drafting Gates B Main Clamp Rollov...

Page 6: ...injuries for stock and operators The Sheep Handler s solid manufacture and rubber lined walls reduces the chance of injury from collisions or general usage Additionally the unit holds sheep secure re...

Page 7: ...on into different groups by weight to allow priority feeding or the drafting out of ewes with multiple pregnancies Improve stock flow through the weighing and drafting system As there is less human in...

Page 8: ...fting using the weight groupings you have set up in your weigh scale indicator draft by weight Reading EID tags then drafting using a set of conditions you have set up in your weigh scale indicator dr...

Page 9: ...p Solid side walls are especially important if animals are unaccustomed to the facility Layout Curved single file races are recommended for moving sheep up to the Sheep Handler A curved race is more e...

Page 10: ...e In facilities where livestock are handled loud or novel noises should be avoided because they distress livestock The sound of metal clashing together can cause balking and agitation As the Sheep Han...

Page 11: ...240V AC With this connected you can charge the onboard battery and also using the connecters on the box to charge your weigh scale indicator at the same time If you have a weigh scale indicator or a R...

Page 12: ...know which are compatible RFID radio frequency identification antennae can be fitted to a pivoting stand An RFID controller BR G03111 or R G03113 unit is needed to communicate with the antennae The an...

Page 13: ...Position the Sheep Handler on flat level ground Fold down the stabiliser legs on the main platform so that the Sheep handler is level If Transportation Kit is Fitted Disconnect and remove draw bar by...

Page 14: ...the ramp for operation and insert the pin to lock it into position Caution The ramps are heavy Take care when lowering the ramps Attach the plant pole to side of the unit and set up your shearing pla...

Page 15: ...ins power is connected these can be used to charge your weigh scale indicator or reader You can also connect an external battery and run the unit from an external battery In the module enclosure is a...

Page 16: ...or Attach the weigh scale indicator to the scales mount on the top of the mount post Attach the RS232 cable communications cable to Port 1 on the weigh scale indicator This cable will transmit the dra...

Page 17: ...nnect the Sheep Handler to the scale using the RS232 serial lead provided in the module enclosure Switch your scale on and turn the dial to S Using the arrows scroll down to communications then press...

Page 18: ...Handler s Main Clamp and Ramp Clamp have adjustable side panels that can be adjusted to different positions Main Clamp The main clamp is adjusted by winding the handle above the clamp to the desired p...

Page 19: ...____________________________________________________________________________ 19 Operating Controls There are six toggle switches two push pull switches and a push button used to control the Sheep Hand...

Page 20: ...AUTO MANUAL switch For Manual Release Mode ensure the switch is in the down position The RED MANUAL RELEASE ON LED will be illuminated This allows the sheep to be captured and worked on Any draft sig...

Page 21: ...the unit SWITCH to the UP position to reset the unit ready to receive an animal CLAMP RELEASE switch Use to open the clamp while holding the button This allows an animal to be advanced in the clamp i...

Page 22: ...________________________________________ 22 Pull Push Switches These switches operate the rollover function and belly access BELLY CRUTCH Pull to open and access sheep push to close ROLLOVER Pull to r...

Page 23: ...operate in two modes Automatic Release Mode and Manual Release Mode The four buttons on the remote are used to operate the Sheep Handler and drafting gates in these two modes Button number 1 is used f...

Page 24: ...the machine on for the first time toggle the RESET switch to the down position and return it to the up position this will ready the unit for operation The Sheep Handler can be run in two different mod...

Page 25: ...d or weighing using conditions specified in your weigh scale indicator draft by list or rules Note For instructions on how to set up and use your scale and or RFID reader you will need to refer to the...

Page 26: ...drafted in The main clamp will release and the animal will be released To draft animals by list or rules If you are using EID tags you can draft animals either by a predefined list or by rules dependi...

Page 27: ...ly let animals in and hold them in the unit but you will be in control of when they are released and the direction they are released in To hold an animal in the Sheep Handler You can use either the re...

Page 28: ...s yourself Wait for the unit to capture the animal then switch the appropriate gate switch to set up the drafting direction Once the drafting gate has set to the desired direction hold the clamp relea...

Page 29: ...D will light up to indicate Manual Release Mode this will hold the animal until you switch back to Automatic release Mode or if you wish to remain in Manual Release Mode e g to treat the next animal a...

Page 30: ...se there are eight nipples in total two on the ramp clamp pivot two on the entry gate two on the rollover pivot and two on the main clamp This should be done before every use Cleaning instructions It...

Page 31: ...e operator is acceptable as long as the above notes are taken into account when rinsing the unit down Parts replacement The following parts can be replaced Load Cells Circuit Board s Air Control Valve...

Page 32: ...ailure to follow care and maintenance guidelines described in the User Manual Physical Mishandling Lightning Strike Floods fires or acts of God Use of an arc welder on Load Bars or equipment or steelw...

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