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Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2017 43 GROW-DISK ™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ Initial Operation/ Start Up Requirements The GROW-DISK™ Feed System must be assembled / installed in such a way that it meets all the following conditions. • The Drive Unit is mounted horizontally and securely. MUST BE LEVEL WHEN INSTALLED! • The Drive Unit is installed so that internal components and the motor on the backside are accessible. • The Safety Switches of the Drive Unit are installed and active. (function test before start up) • The tensioning bolt was readjusted all the way out so the Safety Switch bracket is capable of floating freely. • Place cover on drive unit and secure. • All corners must be assembled so that the arrow on the guide wheel turns in the direction of transportation. • All corner covers must be installed accurately! • The Conveyer tubes must be supported in front and behind of each corner. • The Conveyer tubes must be mounted horizontally and hung every 5 feet on wall brackets or chain supports. • The cover on the chain disk fill hopper is installed and secured. • The Shutdown proximity switch must be installed either in or after the last feed dispenser. • The Chain Feeding Controller must be installed accurately! • GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System must be turned OFF! • Close all slides at the feed tank unloaders • All slides of any outlet or sow drop must be open ! GROW-DISK™ Feed System Initial Operation/ Start Up Only qualified and trained personnel are allowed to make the electrical connections. To prevent injuries, the feed transportation system must be isolated from the power system. The system must be safeguarded against accidental restart. Caution: Drive wheel must come to a complete stop, before opening any drive units. 1. Check Chain Running Directions o Start the drive unit and run it for 1-2 seconds o Check to make sure drive sprocket is turning counterclockwise as viewed from inside the drive unit. If not, rewire the motor connections according to the wiring diagram on the motor. 2. Check the function of the Drive Unit Door Switch o Restart the drive unit and remove the cover, system should turn off! If not, rewire the switch connections according to the wiring diagram on the switch. 3. Check the function of the Drive Unit Chain Safety Switch o Disconnect power and remove drive unit cover.