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Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2017 12 GROW-DISK ™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Tubes Assembly Requirements The GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Tubes must be assembled in such a way that it meets all the following conditions. • All conveyer tubes must be assembled so the welded joint is at the top. • Conveyer tubes must be mounted horizontally and hung every 5 feet on wall brackets or chain supports. • Conveyer tubes can be laid at a maximum angle of 45° to cover different levels of height. Greater inclines should be avoided. Assembly / Layout of Conveyer Tubes (HSFT2375) Layout of the tubing is one of the most important steps in the installation of the GROW-DISK™ Feed System. Tubes should be placed in the approximate location where they will be installed. System must be closed looped, sections of tubing can go in any direction, and the change in direction must be 90°. Overlap the tubes where there is to be a corner but do not cut the tubes until all other components are installed. Determine where the drop tubes will be placed. Note: Before installation check the optimal installation height of the system. Check positions and height levels of Inlets, Chimneys, Doors, Flexible Auger, or old Chain Feeding Systems. Note: Make sure that the ends of the tubes do not connect where there is to be a drop kit or other feed dispenser. If this occurs, one end of the tube must be cut off enough so the coupler will miss the drop kit. Note: Drill or cut all outlet holes before assembling Once the tubing has been laid out, the tubes should be connected in full lengths where possible. All tubes must be connected to each other in the center of the coupler, no space between the tubes! All tubes need to have straight cuts (90°) and all burrs must be removed before installation. The weld on the tube must be facing up (as shown below) to avoid any chain disk damages during operation and to preserve the drill bits. Assemble welded steel tubing using steel compression couplers . Note: Make sure all couplers are facing downward as shown below. This will ensure no water gets in the system! INCORRECT CUT