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Congratulations on choosing “Priefert’s RC98
or RC98AI Remote Controlled Roping Chute.”
Priefert Roping Chutes simply dominate the market. Their smooth action,
durability, and proven performance has made them the obvious choice
for competition and practice arenas across the country.
Priefert Roping Chutes are the official chute of the PRCA, USTRC,
NTRL, WTRC, PTR, the World Series of Roping and many other major
roping organizations.
Priefert’s roping chute is the most widely used roping chute in the
country. The RC98 is the quietest, most durable chute on the market.
It’s ingenious design provides years of dependable service with virtually
no maintenance at an affordable price.
Priefert products are used and tested in our manufacturing facility and on
the Priefert Ranch. The Priefert family personally tests and uses every
product they build before sharing it with their friends around the world
REMEMBER SAFETY FIRST!
Be Alert - Eliminate unsafe habits and risky behavior,
recognize hazards as they exist and read and follow these
Operational Instructions to successfully operate the
Priefert Calf Roping Chute.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATING.
Follow all safety warnings and recommendations.
FCC Compliance Statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
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(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
—Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
—Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
—Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Using this manual:
These Operating Instructions are a compilation of engineering data
and field experience, and are designed to help you with proper safety,
operation and adjustments. Read these instructions completely prior to
using this roping chute, and follow the recommendations to help ensure
safe and efficient operation.
The information contained herein was current at the time of printing.
Your model may vary in design and configuration from those shown in
this manual. There is a possibility that some illustrations in our manuals
were of prototype models. Design of production models may vary in
detail from those shown in our manuals.
Priefert Manufacturing maintains an ongoing program of continuous
product improvement. Therefore, Priefert reserves the right to make
improvements or modifications in design, or specification changes without
incurring any obligation to replace said items on units previously sold.
Your RC98M manual, or RC98AI Remote Controlled Roping Chute,
comes with an instructional DVD and is also available online in PDF
format. Both have been designed to assist you in achieving optimal
results with your Roping Chute.
Terminology
“Right” or “Left”
as used in this manual is determined by facing forward
in the direction the equipment will operate while in use unless otherwise
stated.
“NOTE:”
provides the operator a brief summary of information that will
assist in operating the equipment.
“IMPORTANT:”
denotes that the following content has significance in the
operation or maintenance of the equipment.
“REMINDER:”
provides information previously addressed, but important
enough to address again for equipment or assembly familiarization.
Owner Assistance
If customer service or repair parts are required,
contact Priefert
Manufacturing to reach our trained personnel who will assist you with
repair parts and equipment needed to service your Roping Chute.
The parts on your Roping Chute have been specifically designed and
should only be replaced with genuine Priefert parts. Therefore, should
your Priefert Roping Chute require replacement parts, contact our
Support Center.
Customer Service
Priefert Manufacturing wants you to be satisfied with your new RC98
Roping Chute. If for any reason you are not satisfied with the equipment,
the following actions are suggested:
Contact your Priefert Ranch Equipment dealer and discuss any
problems that you may be experiencing. Allow them the opportunity to
assist in correcting any problems that you may be experiencing.
For further assistance contact:
Priefert Manufacturing
Attention: Customer Service
2630 South Jefferson
P.O. Box 1540
Mount Pleasant, Texas 75456-1540
1-800-527-8616
Web-site address:
www.priefert.com
sales.priefert.com