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As the birds grow and become acclimated to the feeder pans, the feeder will need to be raised to the grow-out
position. Before raising the feeder, it is recommended to allow the birds to eat the feed level down below the feed
flood windows. This will ease the process of the feed flood windows closing properly.
Use the suspension system to raise the feeder(s) line. As the feeder is raised the feed flood windows will close.
Continue raising the feeder lines until the feed pans just begin to clear the floor or litter.
IMPORTANT: When raising the feeder to the grow-out position, make sure the feed pans are to
the point of just clearing the floor.
This will insure the feed will properly flow out into the feeder pan. When the feeder is raised to just clear the litter,
there may a few places where the litter is lower and the pans seem too high. Do not be concerned as the birds will
level the litter and at this young bird age, there will be sufficient feeder space.
Feeder Pan Setting
The feeders should be set on the #2 position for most applications.
The
adjustment settings are easy to understand and change. Setting numbers are
embossed on both sides of the grill so they may be easily seen from either side
Feed texture and consistency, type of bird,
or other variables may make it necessary to change to another feed setting
position. The combination of proper pan height, feeder setting, and feeder
operation will result in optimum feeder performance.
operator will learn what performs best for his/her situation with experience.
End Control Pans
At installation time, the end control was placed to 10 feet
[3 m]
from the end of the building to allow the birds access around the end
of the feeder line.
The End Control Pan should be set to the #1
position.
This
ensures that the Feed will be consumed in the Control Pan, calling
for feed to the rest of the Feed Line.
Mid Line Control Pan
The Mid Line Control is placed on the feeder line when partial
house brooding is desired. It is important the mid line control be
installed at least 2 feeder pans away from the curtain or partition so the birds will activate the feeder line. The
feed setting for the mid line control should be the same as the rest of the feeder pans on the feeder line. A toggle
switch or disconnect is used to bypass the power to the mid line control. This allows the mid line control to serve
as a standard feeder after brooding. The feeder can be changed from full house operation to partial house
brooding with the activation of the switch.
Controlling the Feeders (optional equipment)
A time clock control is used with the feeding system to reduce excessive feeder operation time and limit feed
wastage. The basic use of a time clock control is to allow periods of time during the day for the birds to reduce the
feed level in the feeder pans and to limit the possibility of the birds creating a high feed level and wasting feed.
This is not to be confused with lighting programs that have become very common place. If lighting or intermittent
lighting programs are to be used, the use of the time clock control will be limited to just the light period.
Caution
should be used to not restrict the feed from the birds during the light period.
Experience with the feeding
system will determine how the time clock control is used.
The KONAVI
®
Feeding Systems may be controlled by the #34385 Control Panel or the #34574 Time Clock
Control. Refer to the instructions supplied with each control for information.
Electro-guard Operation
The electro-guard chargers should be operated on a separate electrical circuit so the anti-roost system can be shut
off using a switch next to the entrance door when someone enters the building. Birds are less likely to become
wild and flighty if the anti-roost is off when people are in the building.
Figure 54.Feeder Pan Setting
Figure 55.Feeder Pan height adjustment
