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Gallagher

 

Sheep

 

Handler

 

 

Auto

 

Weigh

 

Crutch

 

and

 

Dag

 

Manual

 

V1.0

 

Aug

 

2012

 

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

31

 

 

 

Washing

 

the

 

unit

 

down

 

at

 

a

 

car

 

wash

 

station

 

where

 

you

 

can

 

apply

 

soapy

 

water

 

etc.

 

under

 

control

 

of

 

the

 

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

 

Valves

 

 

Air

 

Cylinders

 

or

 

Rams

 

 

Sensors

 

Contact

 

the

 

Gallagher

 

Service

 

Centre

 

on

 

1800

 

425

 

524

 

for

 

more

 

information.

  

 

SPARE

 

PARTS:

 

Gallagher

 

Part

 

Number:

  

4T3231

 

#

 

10mmHose

 ‐ 

¼

 

BSPT

 

Gallagher

 

Part

 

Number:

 

4T4086

 

#

 

Speed

 

Coupler

 

ARO

 

210

 

¼

 

in

 

BSP

 

     

Gallagher

 

Part

 

Number:

 

4T8108

 

#

 

AIR

 

ARO

 

¼

 

Male

 

to

 

¼

 

BSPT

 

Male

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Содержание Sheep Handler

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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