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MODEL 55, 75, 90, & HMC

I n s t a l l a t i on & O p er a t o r’ s M a n u a l
wa r r a nt y • i n s ta lla tio n • o p e r a tio n •
p a rt s l is t • m a in t en a nc e

April 1999

MA1000G

Chore-Time Warranty
Chore-Time Equipment warrants each new product manufactured by it to be free from defects in material or
workmanship for one year from the date of initial installation by the original purchaser. If such a defect is found by
Chore-Time to exist within the one year period, Chore-Time will, at its option, (a) repair or replace such product free
of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture, or (b) refund to the original purchaser the original purchase price, in lieu
of such repair or replacement.
Conditions and limitations:
1. The product must be installed and operated in accordance with instructions published by Chore-Time or
warranty will be void.
2. Warranty is void if all components of a system are not supplied by Chore-Time.
3. This product must be purchased from and installed by an authorized Chore-Time dealer or certified
representative thereof, or the warranty will be void.
4. Malfunctions or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, negligence, alteration, accident, or lack of proper
maintenance shall not be considered defects under this warranty.
5. This warranty applies only to systems for the care of poultry and livestock. Other applications in industry or
commerce are not covered by this warranty.

Chore-Time shall not be liable for any Consequential or Special Damage which any purchaser may suffer or claim
to have suffered as a result of any defect in the product. “Consequential” or “Special Damages” as used herein
include, but are not limited to, lost or damaged products or goods, costs of transportation, lost sales, lost orders, lost
income, increased overhead, labor and incidental costs and operational inefficiencies.
THIS WARRANTY CONSTITUTES CHORE-TIME’S ENTIRE AND SOLE WARRANTY AND CHORE-TIME
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR
PURPOSE SOLD AND DESCRIPTION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT FURNISHED HEREUNDER.
Any exceptions to this warranty must be authorized in writing by an officer of the company. Chore-Time reserves the
right to change models and specifications at any time without notice or obligation to improve previous models.

CHORE-TIME EQUIPMENT, A Division of CTB, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000
Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 U.S.A.

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Sup p o r t I n fo r ma tio n
T h e C h o r e - Ti m e F L E X - AU G E R Fe e d D eliver y Sy s te m i s d e si g n e d t o c o nvey p o u l tr y a n d lives to c k
f e e d t y p e s . U si n g th i s e q u i pm e n t f o r a ny o th e r p u r p o s e o r i n a w a y n o t w i th i n th e o p e r a ti ng r e c o m m en d a t io n s s p e c i fi e d i n th i s m an u a l w i ll vo i d th e war r a n ty a n d m a y c a u s e p e r so n a l i n ju r y a n d /o r
death.
T h is m a n u a l is d e s i g n e d t o p r ov id e c o m p r e h e n sive p la n n i n g , i n s ta l l at io n , w ir in g , o p e r a ti o n , a nd p a r ts l is t in g i n f o r m a t io n . T h e Tab l e
o f C o n te n t s p r ov i d e s a c o nve n ie n t ove r v iew o f th e in f o r m a ti o n i n
t h is m an u a l . T h e Ta b le o f C o n te n ts a l s o s pe ci fie s w h i ch p a g e s c o n t ai n in f o r m a ti o n f o r t h e s a l es p e r s o n a l , i n st a l ler, a n d c o n su m e r
( en d u s e r ) .
C h o r e - Tim e E q u i pm e n t r e c o g n i z e s C E M ar k a n d p u r s u e s c o m p l ia n ce in al l appli c a b l e p r o d u c ts . P le as e fi ll i n th e CE -Ma r k se ria l
n um ber i n th e b la n k sp a c e p r ov id e d f o r f ut u re re fe re nc e .
P l e a s e i n c l u d e t h e n a m e a n d a d d r e s s o f y o u r C h o r e - Ti m e D is t r ibu t o r an d in s ta ll er.

(CE-mark serial number)

Please fill in the following information about your FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System. Keep this manual in a clean,
dry place for future reference.

Distributor’s Name
Distributor’s Address
Distributor’s Phone

Date of Purchase

Installer’s Name
Installer’s Address
Installer’s Phone

Date of Installation

System Specifications
Feed Delivery System Supplying

Tools needed to install your
FLEX-AUGER System include:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

R e gu l a r S c r e w d r i v er
He x K e y W r e n c he s
B ox - E n d W r e nc h es
Dr i v e R at c he t a nd S o c k et s
Lo c k i ng P l i e r s
File
S aw t o c ut P V C T u b es
1. 5” , 2 .5 ” , o r 3 " Ho l e S aw o r
Sa b r e S aw
9 . S c r ew - Ho o k Dr iv e r
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10 . B ol t C ut te r s o r Ha c k S a w
11 . P V C C l ea n i ng S o l v en t
12 . W i r e Cu tt er s
13 . W i r e S tr i p pe r s
14 . A de q ua te S i ze a nd Q ua n ti t y o f E l e c tr i c a l
Wire
15 . E le c t r ic a l D r i l l a nd D r i ll B i ts
16 . A br a s i v e C u t- o ff S aw ( fo r s t ee l s y s te m s
on l y )
17 . O x y - A c et y l en e T o r c h a nd Br az i n g R o d
18 . A no th e r p e r s on t o h el p !!

T ab l e o f C on t e n t s
Topic

Page

User*

Warranty Information .................................................................................................... 2

C, D

Support Information ...................................................................................................... 3

C, D

Safety Information ........................................................................................................ 5 - 6

C, I

Selecting the System.................................................................................................... 6

C, D

System Comparison Chart, System Length Specifications .......................................... 7

C, D

Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................................ 8

C, D

Planning the FLEX-AUGER System ............................................................................ 9 - 14

C, D

Some Do’s and Don’ts ........................................................................................................9 - 10
Typical System Installations................................................................................................10 - 13
FLEX-AUGER Planning Chart for Model 55, 75, 90, & HMC..............................................13 - 14

C, D
C, D
C, D

Installation Instructions for the FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System.......................... 15 - 31
Installation Notes.................................................................................................................15
Bin Location and Collar Information ....................................................................................15
Boot Installation...................................................................................................................15 - 16
Auger Tube Installation .......................................................................................................16 - 18
Supporting the System--Outside the Building and Inside the Building................................18 - 20
Outlet Drop Installation........................................................................................................21 - 22
5163 Outlet Drop Installation...............................................................................................22
Control Unit and Power Unit Installation .............................................................................23 - 24
Belt Drive Control Unit Installation ......................................................................................25
Auger Installation ................................................................................................................25 - 28
Cover Plate Installation .......................................................................................................28
Auger Brazing .....................................................................................................................29 - 30
Restrictor Adjustment..........................................................................................................30 - 31
Feed Level Control Installation............................................................................................31

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I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
I
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I
I
I

Straight Through Tandem Installation (Model 75 & 90 Systems) ................................. 32 - 35

I

Wiring the System ........................................................................................................ 36 - 38

I

Wiring Diagram for Systems Using Hopper Level Control (Single Phase)..........................36
Wiring Diagram for Systems Using a Proximity Drop Tube Switch .....................................37
Wiring Diagram for Systems Using Hopper Level Control (Three Phase) ..........................38

I
I
I

Operating Recommendations for the Model 55, 75, 90, & HMC FLEX-AUGER .......... 39

C

Start-up Procedure For New Systems.......................................................................... 40

C, I

Parts List ...................................................................................................................... 41 - 59

C, D

Trouble-Shooting Guide ............................................................................................... 60 - 61

C, I

Maintenance of the FLEX-AUGER System .................................................................. 62 - 64

C, I

Cementing the Auger Tubes ........................................................................................ 64

I

Livestock and Poultry Feed Consumption .................................................................... 65

C, D

* Le g en d : C = Cu s t om e r ( e nd us e r ) , D = D i s tr i b ut or ( s a l es ) , I = In s ta l l er of e q ui p me n t

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SA F E T Y I N FO RM A T I O N
Caution, Warning and Danger Decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potentially dangerous situations. Care
should be taken to keep this information intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
Using the equipment for purposes other than specified in this manual may cause personal injury or damage to the equipment.

Safety–Alert Symbol
This is a safety–alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment, be alert
to the potential for personal injury. Chore-Time equipment is designed to be installed
and operated as safely as possible...however, hazards do exist.

Signal Words
Signal words are used in conjunction with the safety–alert symbol to identify
the severity of the warning.
DANGER .............identifies immediate hazards which WILL result
in severe personal injury or death.
WARNING...........identifies hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION ............identifies hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury or product
or property damage.

DANGER—MOVING AUGER
This decal is placed on the Clean-Out Cover of the
FLEX-AUGER Control Unit.
Severe personal injury will result, if the electrical
power is not disconnected, prior to servicing the
equipment.

DANGER—ELECTRICAL HAZARD
Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or servicing equipment unless
maintenance instructions specifically state otherwise.
Ground all electrical equipment for safety.
All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with
local and national electric codes.
Ground all non-current carrying metal parts to guard against electrical shock.
With the exception of motor overload protection, electrical disconnects and
over current protection are not supplied with the equipment.

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DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION

SAFETY INFORMATION

CAUTION
Use caution when working with the
Auger--springing auger may cause personal injury.

S e l e c t i n g t he S y s t e m . . .
C H O R E - T I M E F e ed D el i v e r y s y s t em s a r e d es i g ne d t o ha nd l e m os t c o mm o n
li v e s to c k a nd p ou l tr y fe ed s . W e c a n no t gu a r an te e s a ti s fa c to r y o p er a ti o n
wi th al l f o r mu l at i on s . W e s u gg e s t th a t y ou c o n ta c t o ur Te c hn i c al S er v i c e D epa r tm e nt c o n c er n i ng th e u se of n e w o r un u s ua l f or m u l at i on s .
F LE X - A U G E R F e e d D e li v e r y S y s te m s ar e t he m os t v er s at il e f ee d c on v ey i n g
s y s te ms av a i l ab l e. T h e ir e as e o f in s t al l at i on , r e li a bi l i ty , l o w ma i nt en a nc e ,
an d a da p ta bi l i ty f or m an y di ff e r en t a pp l i c at i on s , m ak e th em an in d i s pe ns ab l e pa r t o f an y li v e s to c k f ee d i ng s y s t em .
T he F L E X - A UG E R Fee d De l iv e r y S y s te m y ou c h oo s e s h o ul d be b as e d o n th e
fo l lo wi n g ;
1. Pa r t i cl e S i z e - F e e d pa r t ic l e s t ha t a r e t oo l a r g e fo r t h e s y s te m w il l c au s e
da m ag e to t h e pa r ti c l e s , e x c e s s i ve po we r r e q ui r e m en ts , a nd p l u gg i ng o f
th e s y s te m .
2. Mo i s tu r e Co n te nt ( 1 8% m ax i m um ) - T h e m o i s tu r e c on te n t o f th e fe ed ,
am o ng ot h er f ac t o r s , d et er mi n es t he a mo u nt of b ui l d up th a t wi l l o c c ur o n
th e a ug er a nd a u ge r tu be s wh en c o n v ey i n g fe e d. F ee d s w it h h ig h m o is tu r e c on te n t ( ab o v e 18 %) wi l l fr e e z e if e x po s e d to f r ee z i ng t em p er at ur e s .
T hi s ty p e of f ee d te n ds to f lo w l es s - e a s il y c au s i ng h i gh e r p ow er r e qu i r eme n ts . F e ed s i n Hi g h M o i s tu r e Co r n ap p li c a ti o ns s ho u ld n ot e x c ee d 27 %
mo i s tu r e c o nt en t .
3. F ee d c a pa c i ti e s - E a c h s i z e o f F LE X - A UG E R d el i v e r s fe e d a t a di f fe r en t
r at e. T he s e r a te s s h ou l d b e m at c he d to y ou r f ee d r e q ui r e me n ts . A n a ppl i c a ti on t ha t r e qu i r es a l a r g e v o l u me o f f e ed t o b e m ov e d s ho u l d u s e a
la r g er ( i .e . Mo d el 9 0 o r H M C ) a ug e r s y s te m o r p os s i b l y tw o s m al l er au g er
( i. e . M od e l 5 5 or 7 5 ) s ys t e ms . S ee pa g e 7 fo r S y s te m Co mp a r i s on i nf or ma ti o n .
4. R u nn i ng T i m e - S i z e t he s y s te m s o th at th e m a x im u m o pe r a ti n g t i me i s
fo ur h o ur s p e r da y ( 2 4 h o ur s ) . If ne c e s s ar y , r ef e r to th e L i v e s to c k & P o u ltr y F e e d C on s u mp t io n c ha r t on p ag e 63 . I f y o u r s y s te m op er at i ng ti m e s
ex c e ed fo u r h o ur s p er d ay , c on ta c t y o ur d i s tr i b ut o r o r Ch o r e- T im e ’ s
T ec h n i c al S e r v i c e De p ar t m en t.
NO T E : T he m a x im u m a ll o wa b l e li q u id mo l as s e s c o n te nt f o r a l l F L E X - A UG E R
F ee d De l i ve r y S y s t em s i s 2% . A t hi g he r l i qu i d m o l as s e s c on t en t o r a t m o is tu r e l e v el s ab o v e th e r e c o mm e nd e d l im i ts , th e a ug e r t ub e s c a n b e co m e
c oa te d . T hi s r e d uc e s t he c a r r y i n g c ap ac i t y o f t h e fe ed d e li v e r y s y s t em ,
c au s i ng e v e nt ua l p l u gg i ng o f t he s y s t em .
Ca ge d l a ye r ap p li c a ti o ns r eq u i r e th e u s e of a l l s te e l F L E X- AU G E R Fe ed D eli v e r y S y s te m s . H ar d e ne d s te el e l b ow s ar e r e q ui r e d f o r th e se a p pl i c at i on s .
T hi s i s du e t o t h e a br a s i v e f ee d p a r ti c l e s i n c ag e d l ay e r fe e d r a ti o n s. Do no t
mi x s te el an d P V C c om p on e nt s w i th i n a s y s te m .
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System Comparison Chart
System

Tube Dia.

Delivery
Rate*

Feed Types

Max. Part.
Size

Model 55

2-1/4”
(55 mm)

15 lb/min.
(7 kg/min.)

mash, crumbles
1/8” x 1/2”
18% moist. content (3 mm x 13 mm)

Model 75

3”
(75 mm)

50 lb/min.
(22 kg/min.)

mash, crumbles
1/8” x 1/2”
18% moist. content (3 mm x 13 mm)

Model 90

3-1/2”
(90 mm)

100 lb/min.
(45 kg/min.)

mash, pellets,
3/16” x 1/2”
shelled corn
(5 mm x 13 mm)
18% moist. content

Model HMC

3-1/2”
(90 mm)

50 lb/min.
(22 kg/min.)

high-moisture corn,
3/8” x 3/4”
larger pellets,
(10 mm x 20 mm)
crumbles, mash
27% moist. content

*C o nv e y i ng c a p ac i t y i s b as e d o n f e ed w i t h 4 0 po u nd s p e r c u bi c f o o t ( 6 4 0 k g. pe r c u b ic m et er )
de n s it y .
C o n v ey i n g c a p a ci t i es f o r al l t h e F L E X - A U G E R S ys t e ms ar e d e t e rm i n ed u s i n g 3 4 8 R P M
P o w er U n i t s .

S y s te m W ei g h t & Len g th Sp ec i fi c a ti o n s
A de q ua te s up p or t mu s t b e pr o v i de d t o p r e v en t t h e tu b es f r om s a gg i ng an d
s up p or t t he w ei g h t o f th e Co n tr o l U ni t. T he a ug e r , tu be s , an d f ee d we i gh a p pr o x i m at el y 6 l b s /f t. ( 9 k g/ m) . Th e Co nt r o l Un i t w ei g hs ap pr ox i m at el y 8 0 l bs .
( 36 k g) .
Li n e l e n gt hs s p ec i f i ed al l o w fo r t wo 45 de g r ee el b o ws i n t he e le v a ti o n. Re du c e l i n e l e ng th by 3 0 ’ ( 9 m) f or e ac h ad d i ti o na l h o r i z on ta l 90 de g r ee el b ow .
F o r T a nd e m S y s t em s , r ai s e th e ho r s e po we r o ne s i z e o v e r r e c om m en d at io n s
i n th e ta b l e be l ow o r r ed u c e l in e l e ng th by 50 ’ ( 1 5 .4 m ) .
Not e: If vo lt a g e s upp lie d is 2 0 8V , r e duc e t he l ine le ngt hs by 2 0% .
Ho r s e po we r r e qu i r e me n ts a r e b a se d on l en g th of th e F LE X - A U G E R S y s te m
an d ty p e of s y s t em i n s ta ll e d - - nu m be r o f tu r ns , t an de m s y s te m s , e t c . T h e
c ha r t s i n c lu d ed s ho w m ax i m um li n e l e ng th s fo r F LE X - A UG ER S y s t em s pl u s
ma x i m um l e n gt hs fo r s y s t em s u s i n g Ex t e ns i o n H o pp e r s . R e fe r t o th e E x te n s i on H op p er i ns t r u c ti o n ( MA 7 0 9, M o de l 5 5, 9 0 , & H MC s y s t em s o n l y ) .

Model 55
Motor
H.P.

1/3
1/2

Maximum
Line Length

150’ (46 M)
250’ (76 M)

Model 90
Maximum
Extension

Motor
H.P.

185’ (56 M)
285’ (72 M)

1/2
3/4
1

Model 75
Motor
H.P.

1/2
3/4
1

Maximum
Line Length

Maximum
Extension

80’ (24 M)
150’ (46 M)
200’ (61 M)

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125’ (38 M)
185’ (56 M)
245’ (75 M)
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Maximum
Line Length

30’ (9 M)
90’ (27 M)
150’ (46 M)

Maximum
Extension

65’ (20 M)
125’ (38 M)
185’ (56 M)

Model HMC
Motor
H.P.

1/2
3/4
1

Maximum
Line Length

30’ (9 M)
90’ (27 M)
150’ (46 M)

Maximum
Extension

55’ (17 M)
105’ (32 M)
185’ (56 M)

Glossary of Terms
T he 3 0 De gree B oot ( le f t) i s t he s t an d ar d b oo t
u s e d i n s i ng l e b in a p pl i c a ti o ns .
T he Stra i g h t - O u t B o o t ( r i g ht ) ma y be u s e d i n
m u l ti p le bi n a pp l i c at i on s , e le v a te d b in s , a nd s y s t e ms wi t h l es s fr e e fl o wi n g fe e d s tu ff s .

Co n t ro l
Un i t
T he
( r ig h t) i s l o c at ed at
t h e en d o f t he fi l l s y s t e m. A P o w e r Un i t
( l e ft ) i s s e c ur e d to t he
C o nt r ol Un i t t o tu r n
t h e au g er .

The L o w e r B o o t Co mp o ne nt s , lo c a te d un d er
t he f e ed b i n, i n c lu d e a
b e ar i n g an d fe e d r es t r i c ti n g de v i c e.

A n Ex te nsi on Hopp er ( o p ti o na l ) m ay be u s ed
t o p r o v id e a d di t io n al l en g th t o a s y s te m. Mu l ti p l e E x t en s i on Ho pp e r s m a y b e u s ed on v e r y
l o n g s y s te ms . R ef er to t he c h a r t o n p ag e 7 fo r
m a x i mu m l i n e le n gt h s.

A n O u t le t D r o p i s lo c a te d a t ea c h o ut l et o p en i ng
a l o ng t h e F L EX - A U G E R au g er l in e .

T he D r op T u b e S w i t c h ( o pt i on a l) i s m ou n te d d i r ec t l y b e l o w th e C on t r ol Un i t. T w o v e r s i on s o f t he D r o p T u be Sw i tc h
a r e a v a il a b le : M ec h a ni c a l ( l e ft ) a nd P r o x i m it y ( r ig h t) .

Th e 30 D eg re e Two Mo tor
Ta nde m Bo o t ( op ti o n al ) i s
us e d w he n a c r o s s au g er i s
r e qu i r ed un d er tw o f ee d
bi n s . Th i s a l lo ws th e f ee d
bi n s t o be s et a t a 90 d e gr e e
an g l e to th e FL E X - A UG E R
fe e de r l i n e.

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T h e A u g e r T i m e r ( op ti o na l )
i s u s ed to c o nt r o l th e l e ng th
o f a u ge r r u n- ti m e. It m ay be
u s ed as a s a fe ty b a c k up to
p r ev e n t e x c e s s i ve r un t i me .

T he H o p p e r L e ve l
C o n t r o l i s u s ed t o
c o n tr o l th e f ee d l e v e l
i n t h e ho p pe r s .

Planning the FLEX-AUGER System

S ee pa g es 1 0 - 1 3 f or t yp i c a l FL E X - A UG E R i n s ta l l at i on s . W h en l ay i n g
o ut th e F LE X - A U G E R F e e d D el i v e r y S y s te m, p la n th e s y s te m s o t ha t
th e a u ge r t u be s d o n o t in t er f er e wi t h do o r s , wi n do w s, or ot h er e qu i pm en t.
S ee pa g e 14 fo r t y pi c a l B i n - to - B ui l d i ng P l a c em e nt C h ar t u s i ng v ar i o us
e le v a ti o ns an d b oo t s.
1 . F o r th e e a s i es t in s t al l a ti on a nd m os t tr o u bl e - fr e e o p er a t io n , l o c at e
th e f ee d b i n i n a d i r ec t l i n e wi t h th e F L E X - A UG E R F e e d De l i v er y
S y s te m . T h e l ay o u t c h a r t o n pa g e 14 p r ov i d es s om e po i nt s o f r e f er e nc e f o r b i n p l ac e m en t a c c or d i ng to th e h ei g ht at w hi c h th e
F L E X - AU G E R t ub e e n te r s th e b u il d i ng . R em e mb e r , th e s e a r e o n ly
e x am p le s . Th e la y o ut s c a n be m od i fi e d by c ha n gi n g th e el b ow s , th e
tu b e s ec t i on s , a nd /o r th e di s t an c e f r om th e bi n t o t he b u il d i ng .
L oc a te th e b i n s o t ha t t he FL E X- A U G E R Fe e d De l i v er y S y s te m d o es
n ot h av e to c o nv e y fe ed a t a n a ng l e of m o r e th a n 6 0 de g r ee s f r o m
th e h o r i z on ta l to e n te r th e b ui l d in g a t t he de s i r e d h ei g ht .
Ch o r e- T im e c o n s id e r s a 45 d e gr e e e l ev a ti o n t o b e s ta nd a r d- - th e
l ow er t he a n gl e , th e m or e r el i ab l e t he s y s t em .
2 . L a y ou t th e s y s t em a s s t r ai g h t a s p o s s ib l e . A v o i d ex t r a e lb o w s a n d
c u r v es by lo c a ti n g th e fe e d bi n i n l i ne w i th t he f ee d er s . O n e h or i z o nt al 90 de gr ee t ur n i s p er m i s s i bl e i n s i de th e b ui l di n g . 18 0 d eg r e e
tu r n s a r e n ot r e c o mm e nd e d un d er a ny c on d it i on s .
If ad d it i on a l t ur n s or e l bo ws a r e r e qu i r e d, u s e e x t en s i on ho p pe r s .
Re m em b er : o n e 90 d eg r e e el b ow r e q ui r e s t he s a m e po we r a s 3 0 ’
( 9 .1 m ) o f s t r ai g ht l i n e.
3 . P l an th e s y s te m s o t ha t t he a ug e r tu be s a r e d i r e c tl y ov e r t he fe e de r s o r h op pe r s t o b e fi l le d a s p os s i b l e. T h e dr o p t ub e s m ay b e a ng le d u p t o a m ax i m um of 45 de g r ee s fr o m t h e v e r ti c a l i f n e c es s a r y .
A t an g le s g r e at e r th a n 45 d e gr e e s , br i d gi n g i n th e d r op t ub e s m ay
o c cu r .
4 . T h e c on tr ol u n it m u s t b e l oc a t ed o v er a fe e de r o r h o pp er th a t w i l l
r e qu i r e as m u c h o r m or e f ee d th a n a n y of th e ot h er f ee d er s or h o pp er s . I f fr e q ue n t fi l l in g i s de s i r ed , m o un t th e d r o p tu b e s wi tc h or
h op pe r l e v el s w i tc h l ow s o th at t hi s f ee d er o r h op p er wi l l ha v e a l o w
fe e d l e v el . T h is c a u s es t he fe e de r t o c a l l fo r fe e d m o r e o ft en , th e
s y s te m w il l r es t ar t , a nd t he ot he r fe ed e r s w il l be r e f il l e d s oo n er .
5 . Do n ot l o c at e o u tl e t d r o ps on o r j us t b ef or e a n el b ow . In s ta l l th e
d r op a ft er th e el b o w s o f ee d wi l l c u s hi o n th e au g er th r ou g h th e
c u r v e. If t he r e is s o m e r e as o n w h y t he o ut l et dr o p c a n no t b e m o v ed ,
i t m u s t h a v e s o m e “ fe ed b y pa s s ” t o c u s h i on th e a ug er th r o ug h th e
e lb o w.
6 . A v oi d h o r iz o n ta l l e ft - ha n d tu r ns i f po s s i bl e . T h e el b ow i n a l e ft - ha n d
tu r n i s n o t c us h i on e d by th e f ee d a nd w i l l w e a r f as t er . O n s y s te ms
wi t h a 9 0 d e gr e e h o r iz o n ta l l e ft - ha n d t ur n , r e du c e t h e s tr e tc h to r ed uc e w ea r .
NO T E : A r u l e of t hu m b f or l ef t- h a nd tu r n s i s to r e d uc e s t r et c h to 1"
p er 50 ’ ( 2 5 mm p e r 1 5. 2 m ) o n in i ti a l i ns t a ll a ti o n. I nc r e a s e th e
s tr e t c h if n e c es s a r y .

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I f a n ex t en s i o n ho p pe r i s us e d :
A . L oc a te t he h op p er s o t he r e wi l l no t be a ny o u tl e t d r o ps o n th e
s ho r t t ub e o r e l bo w l ea d i ng o u t of t he h o pp e r .
B . T h e l o ng er p or ti on of th e s y s te m w i th mo s t o f th e o u tl et dr o p s
s ho u l d fo ll o w th e ex t en s i o n h o pp e r . F or ex a m pl e : i n a 3 00 ’ ( 9 1. 4
m ) Mo d el 7 5 Sy s t e m t he d i s ta nc e f r om t he b in t o t he e x te n si o n
h op pe r s h ou l d be 10 0 ’ ( 30 .5 m ) . F r om th e ex t en s i o n h op p er t o
th e c o n tr o l u n it s h o ul d be 2 0 0’ ( 6 1 m ) w i th m o s t o ut le t s p l ac e d
o n t he 2 00 ’ ( 6 1 m ) s e c ti o n. R ef er t o c ha r t on p ag e 7, fo r p ow e r
u ni t r e qu i r em e nt s .
C . N O T E : T h e l o we r p ar t of t he e x t en s i on h o pp e r c a n b e tu r n ed 9 0
d eg r e es t o t he l ef t o r r i gh t i n r el a ti o n t o th e t op p or t i on of th e
e xt e ns i o n h op p er . T hi s al l o ws th e e x te ns i o n h o pp er t o r e pl a c e a
h or i z o nt al e l b ow wh e r e bo th m i gh t be l o c at ed i n a pp r o xi m a te l y
th e s a me po s i ti o n i n th e s y s te m .
7 . R e me m be r t h e fo l lo w in g p oi n ts wh en in s ta l l i ng a S t r ai g h t- T h r o ug h
T an d em S y s t em or Tw o Mo to r Ta nd em S y s te m:
A . T h e s t r ai g h t- t hr o u gh ta nd e m b i n a r r a ng e me n t us e s o ne c on ti n u o us au g er .
B . T h e T w o Mo to r T an d em bi n a r r a ng em e nt u s e s t wo s e pa r a te a u g er s an d p ow e r u ni t s .
C . P ou r on e l ev e l c o n c r et e p ad f o r b ot h b in s ( in ei t he r s y s t em ) .
D . P os i t i on b i ns s o t h at l e gs w i l l no t i nt er f e r e wi th t h e F LE X - A U G E R S y s t em ( i n ei t he r s y s te m ) . S e e t h e T w o Mo to r T a n de m S y s te m i n s tr u c ti o ns ( M A 52 4, M o de l 7 5 , 90 , & H M C s y s t e ms on l y ) .
8 . U s e th e c ha r t on p ag e 7 t o de t er m i ne m a x im u m li n e le n gt h s an d
p o we r u n i t r eq ui r e m en t s.

Typical System Installations
Th e FL E X - A UG E R D el i v e r y S y s t em s ma y be r ea di l y ad a pt ed to mo s t
fe e d d el i v e r y ap p l ic a ti o n s . T h e sy s t e ms i l l us t r a te d o n th e f ol l o wi n g
pa g es s ho w t he m o s t c om m on t y p es of F LE X - A UG ER i n s ta l l at i on s .
T h es e d i a gr a m s p r ov i d e g ui d el i n es fo r l a y i ng ou t y ou r s y s te m.
F o ur s y s te m s t ha t a r e n ot r ec o m me n de d a r e s h ow n o n p ag e s 1 2 & 13 .
P os s i b l e al t er n a te s y s te m s a r e p r ov i d ed w i th e ac h n o n- r e c o mm e nd e d
s y s te m .

S y s te m A r e p r es e n ts a ty p ic a l s tr a i gh t - li n e sy s t e m w i th op ti o na l ta n de m b i n s et u p. I f th i s we r e a l o ng sy s t e m wi t h ma n y o ut l et d r o ps ,
s om e f e ed by p as s s h ou l d b e p r ov i d ed by i n cr ea s i ng th e s i z e o f th e
ou t le t h o l es , fr o m s m a l l a t t he b in e nd , t o t he l ar g e at th e c o n tr o l
en d o f th e l i ne .

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S y s t em B r ep r e s en ts a n e x te n de d l e n gt h s y s t em . E q ua l i z e t he po w er
r e q ui r e m en ts of ea c h p ar t o f t he sy s t e m. O p t io n al eq u i pm e nt r e q ui r e d.

S y s te m C u ti l i z es r i gh t - ha nd an d l e ft - ha n d 9 0 de g r ee tu r ns . T he el e v ati o ns s ho u l d be a c c o mp l i s he d w it hi n t h e el b ow s .

S y s te m D ut il i z e s r i g ht - ha n d 90 d eg r e e tu r ns . T h e el e v a ti o ns s h o ul d
b e a c co m pl i s h ed w i t hi n t he ou t s id e e l bo w s . T h is s y s t em w o ul d b e
r e c om m en d ed ov e r s ys t e m E si n c e i t e l im i n at es a dd i ti o na l el b ow s
a nd l e ft h a nd t ur ns .

S y s t em E us e s on e a d di t io n al 9 0 d eg r e e e l bo w a ft er e n te r i ng th e b u il d i n g . N o te th at th e e lb o w s a r e l ef t- h a nd tu r ns . T hi s s y s te m w o ul d b e i m p r o v ed i f th e fe e d b i n we r e mo v e d to th e o pp os i t e s id e o f t he b ui l d i ng
t o p r ov i d e r i g ht - ha n d tu r n s i n s te ad .

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S y s te m F r e p r es e n ts a c i r c u la ti n g f ee d d e li v e r y s y s t e m w i t h o pt i on al
b i n p l a c em e nt . T hi s s y s t em i s u s e d w he r e a c o nt in u ou s s u p pl y o f
f ee d i s n ee d ed or w he n i t is d i ff ic u l t t o u s e a c on tr o l s wi t c h. O pt i on al
e qu i p me n t r eq u ir e d .

S y s t em G r e pr es e nt s a n e x te n de d le n gt h s y s t e m w i th on e ad d it i on a l 9 0
d e gr e e e l bo w. T hi s is a c c ep ta b le , b ut S y s t em s C or D wo u l d be r ec o m m e nd e d ( to r e d uc e ex c e s s i v e r un t i me ) . O p ti o n al eq ui p m en t r e qu i r ed .

N O T A L LO W E D . S y s te m H i s n ot r ec o m me n de d , d ue to 1 80 d eg r e e,
l e ft - ha n d t ur n s . E r r a ti c a ug e r op e r at i on wo ul d be e xp e c te d . Th e f ee d
b i n s h ou l d b e r el o c at ed o r a n Ex t e ns i o n H op pe r s h ou l d b e u ti l i z e d a s
i n S y s te m G .

N O T A LL O W E D. Sy s t e m I i s no t r e c om m en d ed , d ue to 1 8 0 d eg r e e,
l e ft - h an d tu r ns . E x c es s i v e e lb o w w ea r a nd e r r at i c au g er op er at i on
w ou l d b e ex p e c te d . S y s t em s D, E , o r G wo u ld b e r e c o mm e nd e d.

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N O T A L L O W E D . T hi s s y s te m u s e s 1 8 0 d eg r e e e l bo w s a n d w o u l d b e
s ub j e c t to p r em a tu r e el b ow we ar d u e t o o u tl e t d r op p la c e me n t b ef o r e
an el b ow . S y s te m C wo u l d be r e c o mm e nd e d.

N O T A L LO W ED . T oo m an y e l bo ws . T h e r es u l t w ou l d be a ug er v ib r a ti o n,
m o to r s ta ll , a n d e xc e s s i v e e l bo w w e a r . A t wi n s y s t em , s u c h a s C , D , o r
E , wo u l d b e r ec o m m en de d ; o r a n E x te ns i o n Ho pp e r c ou l d be u ti l i z ed a s
i n S y s t em G .

Planning Chart for Model 55, 75, 90, & HMC Systems
" X " = d is t an c e fr o m c e n te r of bi n to w h er e f il l s y s te m en te r s th e
b u i ld i n g.
" H " = he i gh t f r o m t op o f b i n p ad to w h e r e f i l l s y s t em e nt er s t h e b ui l d i ng .
D e gr e e o f e l ev a t io n = A n gl e a t wh i c h t h e s ys t e m is i ns t al l e d, i nc l u d in g
t h e 30 de gr ee o r s t r a ig h t- o u t Up pe r Bo o t.
T he s e l ay o u t c h a r ts ar e f or pl a nn i n g a n d r ef e r en c e pu r p os e s o n ly . Th e y
i l l u s tr a te ty p ic a l s y s te m l a yo u ts fo r th e F L E X - A U G E R F ee d D el i v e r y
S y s t em s . D i ff er e n t c o mb i na t io n o f e l bo w s a n d s tr ai g ht tu be ma y be r e q u i r ed fo r y ou r i n st a ll a ti o n , d ep en d i ng on th e d i s ta n c e f r om th e bi n to
t h e bu i l di n g a nd th e h ei g ht at w hi c h t h e au g er t ub e s a r e t o en t er th e
b u i ld i n g. P V C e lb o ws ar e e a s il y c ut t o a ny an g le r eq u ir ed .
P A Y P A RT I CU LA R A T T EN T I O N T O T H E M IN IM UM DI S T A NC E F R O M
B I N T O B UIL D IN G .
M a ny i ns t al l a ti o n a n d op e r at i on a l di f fi c u lt i es c an b e av o i de d i f th e bi n
i s l o c a te d f a r th er fr o m th e bu i ld i n g. If i n do u bt , i t i s B ET T E R T O B E
T O O F A R AW A Y T HA N T O O C LO S E .

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T he ma x i m um r e co m m en de d an gl e of el e v at i on ab o v e t he ho r i z on t al i s
6 0 d eg r e es . T h e m ax i m um e l e v at io n i s 3 0 fe e t ( 9 . 1 m ) . . . if t he a n gl e
o f e l ev a ti o n a bo v e th e h or iz o n ta l i s k e p t to 4 5 d eg r e es or l es s .
A l l s y s t em s r e q ui r e a de q ua te s u pp o r t o f th e au g er tu be s t o pr e v e nt
s a g gi n g a nd /o r ex c e s s i v e fo r c e s b ei n g tr a n s mi t te d to th e b in b o ot .

Bin-to-Building Placement Chart
U s e th i s c h ar t t o d et er m i n e th e d i st a nc e f r o m bu i l di n g to c en te r o f b i n ( " X ") a t th e v ar i o us en tr an c e h ei g ht s ( " H " ) a nd de g r ee s o f e le v a ti o ns l is t ed be l ow .
Th e b i n on t h e l ef t is s h ow n wi t h a s tr a i g ht - ou t b in bo ot .
Th e b i n on t h e r i gh t i s s h ow n w it h a 3 0 d eg r ee bi n b o ot .
System Model

Entrance Height
"H"

Model 55, 75,
90, or HMC
(with 5’ radius
elbows)

30 Degree Upper Bin Boot (part no. 4347)
30 Degree

5’ (1.5 m)

9‘ (2.7 m)

6’ (1.8 m)

11’ (3.4 m)

7’ (2.1 m)

12.5’ (3.8 m)

8’ (2.4 m)

14.5’ (4.4 m)

9’ (2.7 m)

16’ (4.9 m)

10’ (3 m)
11’ (3.3 m)

45 Degree
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60 Degree

Straight-Out Upper Bin Boot (part no. 6093)
30 Degree

45 Degree

60 Degree

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11.5’ (3.5 m)

10’ (3 m)

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8.5’ (2.6 m)

8’ (2.4 m)

13.5’ (4.1 m)

11’ (3.4 m)

10‘ (3 m)

9.5’ (2.9 m)

8.5’ (2.6 m)

15’ (4.6 m)

12’ (3.7 m)

11’ (3.4 m)

10.5’ (3.2 m)

9’ (2.7 m)

17’ (5.2 m)

13’ (4 m)

11.5’ (3.5 m)

11.5 (3.5 m)

9.5’ (2.9 m)

18.5’ (5.6 m)

14’ (4.3 m)

12’ (3.7 m)

17.5’ (5.3 m)

12.5’ (3.8 m)

10 (3 m)

20’ (6.1 m)

15’ (4.6 m)

12.5’ (3.8 m)

19.5’ (5.9 m)

13.5’ (4.1 m)

10.5’ (3.2 m)

22’ (6.7 m)

16’ (4.9 m)

13’ (4 m)

12’ (3.7 m)

21’ (6.4 m)

14.5’ (4.4 m)

11.5’ (3.5 m)

23.5’ (7.2 m)

17’ (5.2 m)

13.5’ (4.1 m)

13’ (4 m)

23’ (7 m)

15.5’ (4.7 m)

12’ (3.7 m)

25.5’ (7.8 m)

18’ (5.5 m)

14’ (4.3 m)

14’ (4.3 m)

24.5’ (7.5 m)

16.5’ (5 m)

12.5’ (3.8 m)

27’ (8.2 m)

19’ (5.8 m)

15’ (4.6 m)

15’ (4.6 m)

26.5’ (8.1 m)

17.5’ (5.3 m)

13’ (4 m)

29’ (8.8 m)

20’ (6 m)

15.5’ (4.7 m)

16’ (4.9 m)

28’ (8.5 m)

18.5’ (5.6 m)

13.5’ (4.1 m)

30.5’ (9.3 m)

21’ (6.4 m)

16’ (4.9 m)

17’ (5.2 m)

30’ (9.1 m)

19.5’ (5.9 m)

14’ (4.3 m)

32.5’ (9.9 m)

22’ (6.7 m)

16.5’ (5 m)

18’ (5.5 m)

31.5’ (9.6 m)

20.5’ (6.2 m)

14.5’ (4.4 m)

34’ (10.4 m)

23’ (7 m)

17’ (5.2 m)

19’ (5.8 m)

33.5’ (10.2 m)

21.5’ (6.5 m)

15.5’ (4.7 m)

36’ (11 m)

24’ (7.3 m)

17.5’ (5.3 m)

20’ (6.1 m)

35’ (10.7 m)

22.5’ (6.8 m)

16’ (4.9 m)

37.5’ (11.4 m)

25’ (7.6 m)

18.5’ (5.6 m)

30 DEGREE BOOT

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STRAIGHT-OUT BOOT

I n s ta l l a ti o n I n s tr u c ti o n s f o r t h e
F L E X-AU G E R F ee d D eliv e r y S y s te m
Installation Notes
In s ta l l th e e q ui p me n t as s pe c i fi e d i n th i s m a nu a l. F ai l ur e to i n s ta l l a s
s pe c i fi e d ma y c au s e d am a ge t o th e e q ui p me n t an d /o r c a us e pe r s o na l
in j u r y o r d e at h.
T ak e s p ec i a l n o ti c e o f t he wa r n in g s an d s a fe t y d e c al s on th e eq ui p m en t
an d i n th i s m a nu a l.
A l wa y s w ea r p r o te c ti v e c l o th i ng an d p r ot ec t i v e gl a s s e s wh e n wo r k i n g
wi th t h e eq u i pm e nt .
D i s c ar de d m a te r i al s , eq ui p m en t, an d bo x es m a y be r ec y c l e d. R e c y c l e
ac c o r d in g t o l oc a l a nd na ti o na l c o d es .
Un l es s o th er w i s e s p ec i f ie d , t he Mo d el 55 , 7 5 , 9 0, & H MC S ys t e ms a r e
in s t al l ed s im i l ar l y .
Al l th e s y s te m s a r e a v ai l a bl e w it h s tr ai g ht - o ut o r 3 0 d eg r e e u pp er
bo o ts , ex c e pt th e Mo d el 5 5 . T h e Mo d el 5 5 r eq ui r e s t he 3 0 d eg r e e up pe r
bo o t ( th e s tr a i gh t - ou t b oo t i s n ot a v a il a b le fo r t he M o de l 5 5 ) .

Bin Location and Collar Information
F or e as i e s t i ns t al l a ti o n a nd tr o ub l e- fr e e o pe r a ti o n, l o c at e t he f e ed bi n
in a di r e c t l in e w i th t he F LE X - A UG ER S y s t em . T h e l a y ou t c ha r t
pr o v i de s s o m e p oi n ts of r e fe r e nc e fo r b i n p la c e me n t ac c o r d in g t o th e
he i gh t a t w h i ch th e s y s te m e nt e r s t he b u il d i ng .
T he bi n c o l la r is i ns t a ll e d d ur i n g b ul k b i n a s s em b ly . C h or e - T i m e bi n s
ha v e a we l de d c o ll a r . B in A d a pt er K it s a r e a va i l ab l e to m o di f y e x is t i ng
bi n s s o th at t he we l d ed c o ll a r c a n be u s ed . In a dd i ti o n, m os t o th er fe ed
bi n m a nu f ac t ur e r s ha v e a c ol l a r av a i la b l e to be us e d w i th Ch or e - Ti m e
F LE X - A U G E R F ee d D el i v e r y S y s t em s .

Boot Installation
1. In s er t t h e up p er bo o t i nt o th e b in c ol l a r o pe n in g a n d tu r n i t to l i n e
up w i th t he di r e c ti o n th a t th e au g er l i ne w i ll go . T h e b oo t m us t b e
as fa r up i n to t he op e ni n g as i t wi l l
go . Us e th e ho l e s i n th e r i n g fo r
dr i l l i ng g u i de s a n d dr i l l 1 1 /3 2" ( 8 .8
mm ) ho l es i n th e u pp e r r i m o f th e
bo o t. A tt a c h th e b oo t to th e B in
Co l la r u si n g t he ha r d wa r e p r o v id e d.
S ee F ig u r e 1 f or c or r e c t u s e of
ha r d wa r e t o at ta c h th e b o ot .
IM P O RT A NT: Fa i l ure to i n s ta l l th e
ha r d wa r e a s s ho w n in F ig u r e 1 m ay
c au s e b r ea k a ge o f t he r e d b oo t
bo d y .
Ke y
1
2
3
4
5
6
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D es c ri pt i on
5 /1 6 - 18 x 3 /4 " Tr u s s He ad S c r e w
5 /1 6 " N y lo n W a s he r
5 /1 6 - 18 Ny l on He x N ut
R ed Bo o t B od y
T r an s fe r Pl a te
W e l de d B i n Co l l ar

Figure 1. Boot Connection (Side View)

2. At ta c h t h e tr an s fe r pl a te to th e u pp e r bo ot . U s e tr us s h ea d b i n- s e a l
bo l ts i n s ta ll e d fr o m t he i n si d e of th e p l at e, wi t h f l at wa s he r s p la c e d
Figure 1. Red Boot installation
un d er th e n ut s .
diagram.
3. In s er t t h e s li d e i n to t he t r a ns f er p la t e s lo t s o t ha t i t i s i n i ts
op e r at i ng po s i ti o n b e fo r e b o lt i ng th e s li d e s h i el d i n p l ac e . R em o v e
th e pa p er ba c k i ng f r om t h e se a l in g s tr ip b e fo r e fa s te n in g th e s l i de
s hi e l d t o th e t r a ns f er pl a te . U s e tw o 5 / 16 - 1 8x 3 /4 " h ex h e ad m ac h i ne
s c r ew s t o s ec u r e t he s hi e ld .
4. Bo l t th e l o we r b o ot to t he tr an s fe r p l at e u s i n g f ou r 5 /1 6 - 18 x 3 /4 " he x
he a d ma c h in e s c r e ws .

Auger Tube Installation
The FL E X - A UG E R De l i v er y S y s t em i n c l ud es tw o 4 5 de g r ee e l bo ws a s
s ta nd a r d eq u i pm e nt . T h es e e l bo w s a r e us e d t o m ak e t he s lo p in g
po r ti o n o f th e a ug er l i ne a t t he f ee d b i n, a n d el s e w h e r e i n th e s y s te m
if ne c es s a r y . I f ad d it i on a l e l bo ws a r e r e qu i r ed , t he y s h o ul d b e o r d er e d
s ep a r at el y . F i g ur e 2 s ho w s h ow t he e l b ow c a n b e c ut i n to s h o r te r
s ec t i on s .

15 Degree Elbow......... 16.5" or 419 mm
22.5 Degree Elbow...... 24.75" or 628 mm
30 Degree Elbow......... 33" or 838 mm
45 Degree Elbow......... 49.5" or 1257 mm
These dimensions are measured along
the long, outside curve of the elbow.
They do not include the belled end of
the elbow in the measurement.

Figure 2. PVC Elbow Cutting Guidelines. (Side View)

1. De te r m in e w he r e t he e n tr a n c e ho l e fo r th e a ug er tu b e m us t b e
lo c a te d o n th e b ui l d in g a nd c ut i t.
2. Cu t th e e lb o w us e d w he r e th e a u ge r e n te r s t he bu i l di n g ( i f
ne c e ss a r y ) . S li d e t h e s e al r i n g a nd n eo p r en e s ea l ov e r th e s tr a i gh t
en d o f th e e lb o w an d p l ac e i t i n t he h o le c ut i n t he b u i ld i ng , w it h th e
be l l ed e n d ou ts i d e t he b u il d i ng . S e e F i gu r e 3 .
3. Mo d el 75 , 90 , & H M C: S l i de t h e be l l ed e n d of t h e el b ow o r au ge r
tu be o v er t he o ut l et en d of th e bo o t. A c l a m p i s p r ov i d e d t o s e c u r e
th e e lb o w or au g er tu b e to t h e bo o t.
Mo d el 55 : I ns t al l th e M o de l 5 5 S t ub T u be o v e r th e o ut l et e n d o f th e
bo o t. A c l a m p is p r ov i d ed to s e c ur e th e S tu b Tu b e to t he bo ot .
Sl i d e th e b el l e d e nd o f th e f ir s t el b ow o r a u ge r tu be o v e r t he s tu b
tu be .

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Ke y

De sc r ip t io n

1
2
3
4

4 5 De g r ee El b o w
A u ge r Tub e
S e al Ri n g
N eo p r en e S e al

Figure 3. Bin to building elbow and tube layout diagram. (Side View)

4. P la c e t h e e nd of a s tr a i g ht s e c t io n o f t ub e i n s i de th e b el l e d e nd
of t he e l bo w i n th e bu i l di n g. H ol d t he s t r a ig h t s e c t io n o f a u ge r
tu b e s o th at i t to u c he s t h e el b ow o n th e b oo t. M a r k t he s p o t
wh er e th e tu b e al i g ns wi t h th e " bo o t" e l b ow a nd cu t t he e l bo w a t
th a t p o i nt .
5. P la c e th e b e ll e d e n d o f t he au g er t ub e ov e r th e e n d o f t he e lb o w
j us t c u t, a nd ho l d th e tu b e ag a i ns t t he t op el b ow . Ma r k an d c u t
th e s tr a i gh t au g er tu be s o t ha t it w il l f i t b et we e n th e tw o e l b ow s .
Re m em b er to c ut t h e au g er t ub e l o ng e n ou g h to fi t i n s id e t he
be l l ed e nd o f th e e l b ow i n t h e b u i ld i ng . F i gu r e 4 s ho ws th e di r ec t i on th e a ug e r is t o r u n i n r e l at i on to t h e b el l ed en d o f t he
tu b e. N O T E : I n s om e i n s ta l l at i on s it m a y b e p o s s ib l e t o el i m i na te
th e e lb o w o n t he b oo t , u s i n g on l y a s tr ai g ht a ug e r t ub e a nd o ne
el b ow w h er e t h e tu be en te r s th e bu i l di n g.

Ke y
DIRECTION OF TRAVEL

1
2

De sc r ipt i on
St r a ig h t s e c ti o n of A u ge r Tu b e
Be l l ed e n d o f Au g er Tu be

Figure 4. Proper Auger Tube Connection. (Side View)

6. Dr y - f i t al l pa r ts . W h e n s a ti s fi e d th a t el b o ws an d t ub e s f it t o ge th er s mo o th l y , g l u e w i th P V C c em e nt a c c or d i ng t o th e i ns t r u c ti on s
on pa ge 62 .
7. A LL T U B E J O IN T S E X P O S E D T O M O IS T U RE A N D W E A T H E R
MU S T B E S E A LE D O R CA U LK E D T O W A T E R P RO O F T H E M I N
A D D IT I O N T O C E M E N T I NG O R C L A M P IN G T H E J O I N T !

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8 . I f th er e is m or e t h an 1 5 f ee t ( 4 .5 m e te r s ) o f a ug e r t ub e b et we e n
t he b o ot an d t he bu i l di n g, p r o v i de ad di t i on al s u pp o r t fo r th e
t ub es s o th a t t he bo o t d oe s n ot ha v e t o c ar r y t he we i gh t of th e
a ug e r . E x tr a s u pp o r t c a n be ac h i e ve d wi t h c a bl e s or ch a i ns f as t en ed to t he b i n l e gs an d a ug e r t ub e .
9 . I ns t al l t he r em a in i ng t u be s i n t he s y s t em A F T E R t h e ou tl e t ho l es
h av e be en l oc a te d a nd c ut . T h e a ug e r t ub e s s h ou l d b e c e me n te d
u s in g P VC c em e nt s up p li e d. NO T E : T h e t ub e s c a n be j oi n ed by
c u tt in g o ff th e be l l ed en d s a nd fa s te ni n g t ub e s t og e th er wi t h
t ub e c o nn e c to r s i f th e r e i s s om e r e a s on wh y pe r m an e nt i n s ta l l at io n is n o t d es i r e d. ( Tu be C on ne c t or s a r e no t s t an d ar d e qu i pm en t a n d m us t be or d e r ed s ep a r at el y f or t hi s ty p e o f
i n st a ll a ti o n ) .

Supporting the System--Inside the building
S u pp or t t h e au g er tu b in g w it h c h ai n a nd "S " ho o k s e v er y 5 fe e t ( 1. 5
m ) . S te e l t ub e s y s te m s r eq ui r e s up po r t e v e r y 1 0 f ee t ( 3 m ) . T h e s y s t em s ho u l d b e res t rai n e d f rom s wi n g in g by u s i ng c h ai n an d " S"
h oo k s t o b ra c e th e a ug e r t ub e , eve ry 20 f e et (6 m), a s s ho wn in Fi gu re 5 .

Key
1
2
3

De sc r ip t i o n
“ S ” Ho ok s
A u ge r T ub e
C ha i n

Figure 5. (End View)

H o r iz o n ta l e l bo w s n ee d t o b e s u pp o r te d i n a t l ea s t t wo p l a ce s . C ha i n,
s c r e w ho ok s , an d “ S ” ho o k s a r e s up p li e d as a s us p e ns i o n k i t f o r s up p o r ti n g th e e qu i pm e nt . K ee p t he l i n e as l ev e l a n d s tr a i gh t as p os s i b le .
I f Dr o p F ee d er s , E x te ns i o n Ho pp e r s , O u t le t Dr o ps wi th l o ng a ng l ed
D r o p T u be s , o r o th e r l o a ds ar e im p os e d o n t he s y s te m, e x t r a s up p or t
m u s t be ad de d a t th a t po i nt .
P o we r Un i ts r e qu i r e e x t r a s u pp o r t to r e s is t th e t wi s ti n g e n c ou nt e r ed
w h en t h e mo t or s ta r ts a nd s t o ps . U s e al l of t he "e a r s " o n t he g e ar h e ad
a s w e ll as th e s us p e ns i o n po i nt p r o v id e d on t h e 65 00 C o nt r ol Un i t B o x
t o s u pp o r t th e P ow e r U ni t . Se e Fi g u r e 14 o n p a ge 2 4 .
A d e qu a te c h a in an d “ S ” h oo k s a r e p r o v i de d w it h e ac h s y s te m t o p r op e r l y s u p po r t i t.
O th er m e an s o f s u pp o r ti n g t h e s y s t em a r e p e r mi s s i b le a s l on g as t he
s y s t e m r e c ei v e s t he c or r e c t s u pp o r t a nd th e a ug e r t ub e i s no t d e nt ed
o r f l at te ne d . A l t er n a ti v e s up po r t s y s te m s mu s t a l l ow fo r e x p an s i on a nd
c o n tr a c ti o n o f th e au g er tu b es .
W h e n th e a u ge r tu be pa s s e s t hr ou gh a s i de wa l l o r pa r ti t i on , e s pe c i al l y
w h er e i t e nt e r s th e b u i ld i ng , th e o p en i ng s h ou l d b e ma d e l a r ge e no u gh
s o t h e au g er tu b e c an b e s u pp o r te d wi t ho u t r es t in g o n th e w al l . If t he
a u ge r tu be r es t s o n t he w al l or p ar t i ti on , t he a u ge r tu be ma y f l at te n o ut
o r be c o me k i n k ed - - c a u si n g e x c es s i v e w ea r . S e e Fi gu r e 6 .

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Figure 6. Faulty tube installations. (Side View)

A u ge r t ub e k i n k e d
b e c au s e th e s up p o r ts a r e n o t h i g h
e n ou gh to k ee p t h e
w ei g ht of t he au ge r
t ub e o ff t he wa ll .

Tu be
pi n c he d
be c a us e
a ug e r
tu be i s no t i n l in e
wi th ho l e i n w al l .

A u ge r tu b e f la t te ne d be c a us e s u pp or ts ar e t oo
f ar aw a y fr om e a c h s i de
o f th e wa l l .

Supporting the System--Outside the Building
S om e s y s te m s r e q u ir e a d di t io n al s up p or t t o av o i d s ag g in g a ug e r t ub e s .
T h is s u p po r t mu s t b e ad eq u at e to s up p or t th e w e ig h t o f t he a ug e r tu be s
fi l l ed wi th fe ed . S p ec i a l a tt en t io n s h ou l d b e g iv e n t o a v oi d e x c e s s iv e
pr es s u r e fr o m t he au ge r be i ng t r a ns f er r ed t o b oo t. C ha i n o r c a bl e s u s pe n de d f r om th e b in or bu i l di n g wi l l n o t pr o v i d e ad e qu a te s u pp o r t fo r
th e s e s y s te ms .
S om e c o mm o n s y s te ms ar e s h o w n i n F i gu r e s 7 , 8 , an d 9 , w i th t he r e c om m e nd ed s up po r t s .
No te : S u pp o r ts m us t b e de s i gn e d to p r ev e n t ( we i gh t ) l o a ds fr o m be i ng
t r an s fe r r e d b ac k on to th e bo o t.

Figure 7. Elevated Systems (Side View)

Key

De s cr i pt io n

1

5 ’ ( 1 .5 m ) fo r P V C s y s te m s
1 0’ ( 3 m) f or S T E E L s y s te m s
P l ac e c l a m ps he r e .

2
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D es c ri pt i on

1

5 ’ ( 1 .5 m ) fo r P V C s y s t em s
1 0’ ( 3 m ) f or S T E E L s y s te m s
C ab l e or Ch a i n
P l ac e Cl a mp s H er e

2
3

Figure 8. Bin-to-Bin Fill Systems (Side View)

Ke y

D es c ri pt i on

1

5 ’ ( 1 .5 m ) fo r P V C s y s t em s
1 0’ ( 3 m ) f or S T E E L s y s te m s
M a s te r C ab l e
C ab l e o r C ha i n
2 0’ ( 6 m ) M a x im u m

2
3
4

Figure 9. Long Elevated Systems (Side View)
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Outlet Drops Installation
C u t t he ou tl e t h ol e i n t h e a ug er t ub e . A s a b r e s aw or h ac k s a w i s h a nd y
fo r m a k in g th e c ut s w he n to ta l fe e d d r o po u t i s d e s ir ed . S e e th e di a g r am
a nd r e l at ed c h a r t fo r d i me n s io n s o f ou tl e t ho l es . I MP O R T A N T : THE S E
HO L E S IZ E S DO N O T A P P LY F O R D RO P F E E D E R I NS T A L LA T I O N S.
Re fe r t o t h e D r op Fe e de r M an u al ( s h i pp e d w it h th e D r o p F ee de r C on tr o l
Un i t) fo r pr o p er Dr o p Fe e de r h o l es s iz e s .
Th e o u tl e t h ol e ma y b e e i th er s q u ar e o r r ou n d, as s h ow n i n Fi g ur e 10 .

Dimensions

System
Model
55

Model
75

M o d el
90/HMC

A

1.5”
(38 mm)

2.5”
(64 mm)

2.5” to 3.0”
(64 to 76 mm)

B

1”
(25 mm)

1”
(25 mm)

1”
(25 mm)

C

1.5”
(38 mm)

2.5”
(64 mm)

2 . 5 ” to 3 . 0 ”
(64 to 76 mm)

Figure 10. Outlet hole cutting diagram (Side View).

Re fe r to F ig u r e 11 fo r O u t le t Dr op a s s e mb l y p r o c ed ur e.
1 . W r a p th e r o ta r y s l i d e ar o u nd th e au g er tu b e.
P O S IT IO N S L ID E S I N S A ME D IR EC T I O N F O R A L L D RO P S S O
T H AT T H E S LI DE S W I LL A L L O P E RA T E T H E S A M E W HE N RO P E S
A RE P UL LE D .
2 . T h r ea d t he r op e th r o ug h t he en ds o f th e r ot a r y s l i de .
3 . T i e t he e n ds of t h e r ot a r y s l i de to ge t he r s o th at t he en d s o f th e r o pe
a r e th e s a me l e n gt h.
4 . O p en r op e g u id e h o l es m ol d ed i nt o t he d r o p h al v e s wi th a 3 /1 6 " ( 4 .8
m m) d r il l bi t .
5 . T h r ea d t he r op e e nd s t h r ou g h th e g ui d e ho l e s i n th e d r o p ha l v es .
6 . P os i t i on dr op ha l v es o v e r th e r ot ar y s l i d e a nd f as t en th e tw o h a lv e s
to g et he r us i n g th e h ar d w ar e s u p pl i e d.

Figure 11. Outlet Drop Assembly.
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7 . T e s t t h e o p er a t io n of t he r o ta r y s l i de b y p ul l i ng o n th e en d s of t he
r o pe . B e s u r e th e o u tl e t d r o p i s c e nt e r ed o v er t h e o u tl e t h ol e , th en
m ov e th e r ot ar y s l i d e t o t he op e n p o s it i on ( c h ec k b y lo o k in g up
th r o ug h t he dr o p o pe n in g ) a n d m ar k th e s h or t e n d o f th e r o pe w h er e
i t go e s t hr o u gh t he gu i de h o l e.
T i e a k no t in t he r o p e a t th e ma r k e d s po t to a ct a s a s to p fo r t he
r o ta r y s l i d e.
8 . In s ta l l g r ee n an d r e d in d ic a t or ba l ls on t he e nd s o f th e r op e . Ti e
k n ot s i n t he r op e t o h ol d t he ba l l s i n p l ac e . Us e th e g r ee n b al l on
th e r o p e t o o pe n t he ou t le t d r o p. U s e t he r e d b al l on th e r o pe to
c l os e t h e dr o p . T h e ba l l w il l s ho w at a g l a nc e i f t he s l i d e i s o pe n .
9 . Us e a s m al l am o un t o f P V C c e m en t o n t he au g er tu b e a r o un d t he
d r op t o p r ev e n t th e dr op f r o m s hi f ti n g.

5163 Outlet Drop Installation
The 51 63 O u t l et Dr op is av a il abl e f or use w it h s t ee l t ub e M ode l 75
FLE X - A UG E R S y s t em s on ly . P l ac e th e o u tl e t dr op ov e r th e h o le i n t he
tu b e a nd us e ha r d wa r e p r o v i de d t o f as t en i t to th e t ub e . F i g ur e 12
s h ow s a n o ut le t d r op in s ta l l ed .
No t e: T h e 5 1 63 O u t l et D r o p C ANN O T b e u s e d w it h a M o d e l 7 5 P VC
F L E X- A UG ER S y s t em .

Figure 12. 5163 Outlet Drop (Side View)

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Control Unit & Power Unit Installation
1 . A t ta c h t he tu b e a nc h or t o t he en d o f t he c on tr o l un i t. P l a c e a f l at
w a s he r on ea c h b o lt th at fa s te n s t he tu b e a nc h or t o t he c on tr ol un i t.
S e e F i g ur e 13 .

Ke y
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

De s cr i pt io n
P o we r U n it
5 /1 6 - 18 S c r e w s
C on tr ol U n it
F l e x i bl e C ab l e
A n ti - S h or t B u s hi n g
9 0 De g r ee Co nn e c to r
T u b e A nc h o r
Figure 13. Control Unit/Power Unit assembly procedure.

2 . A tt a c h t he p ow e r un i t t o th e c on tr o l u ni t us i n g th e 5/ 16 - 1 8 m a c hi n e
s c r e ws i n s ta l l ed o n th e fa c e of t he g e ar h e ad a nd t he f l at w as h er s
p ac k e d w it h th e c o nt r o l .
3 . C on ne c t t he el e c tr i c a l w i r es o n t he po we r un i t t o th e c o n tr o l u n it .
T h e p ow e r u n it i s s h ip p ed wi th th e e le c t r ic a l c o n ne c t or s at ta c h ed .
F l e x c a bl e i s s hi p pe d w it h t he c o n tr o l u ni t .
A . I ns t a ll a r e d p l as t i c a nt i - s ho r t b u s hi n g i n o ne en d o f th e f l ex c ab l e. P us h t h e a n ti - s h or t b u s hi n g in t o t h e en d of t he c a b le s o t ha t
t he w id e l i p co v e r s t he e dg e o f t he m e ta l to p r o te c t th e wi r e i ns u la t io n .
B . P u s h th e p o we r u ni t wi r e s th r o ug h th e f l ex c a b l e s t ar t i ng i n th e
e nd wi t h t he an ti - s h o r t b us h i ng . B e c ar e f ul n ot to da m ag e t he i ns u la t io n o n th e w i r es .
C . C l am p t he e n d of t h e fl e x c a bl e i n t he 9 0 d e gr e e c o nn e c to r o n
t he m o to r . B e s ur e th e a nt i - s ho r t b us h i ng i s s ti l l i n p l ac e .

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D . I ns t a ll th e an t i- s h o r t bu s h in g s u pp l i ed w i th t he c o nt r o l u ni t i n th e
f r ee e n d of t h e fl e x c a bl e .
E . R un th e mo to r wi r e s th r o ug h t he 9 0 d eg r e e c o nn e c to r s up p li e d
w it h th e c o nt r o l u ni t a nd c l a m p th e f le x c a b l e in th e c o nn ec t o r .
F.

A tt ac h t h e 90 de gr ee c o n ne c to r t o t he c o n tr o l u ni t h o us i n g.

G . A t ta c h th e i ns u l at ed m o to r w i r es t o th e te r m i na l b l oc k i n t he c o nt r ol h o us i n g : o n e wi r e t o te r m i na l " 3 " a nd o n e wi r e t o te r m in a l
" 4 ". A tt ac h th e ba r e gr o u nd i ng wi r e to o ne of th e g r e en c o lo r e d
s c r e ws pr o v i de d f or b on di n g t he g r o un d in g w i r es .
4 . P l ac e a t u be c la m p o n t h e t ub e a n c ho r a nd c on n ec t th e c o nt r o l
u ni t /p ow e r u ni t a s s em b l y t o th e e nd o f th e F L E X - A UG E R t ub e .
N o t e: T he s w i t ch i n t h e c o nt r o l u n it i s a s a fe ty b ac k u p s w i tc h i n c a s e
t he h op p er l e v el s w it c h o r d r op t ub e s w i tc h fa i ls t o s h u t o ff th e
s y s t em . D O N O T u s e th e s af e ty s w i tc h t o c on tr o l t he F LE X - A U G E R S y s t em . Th i s w il l c au s e fe e d to b r i d ge i n t he c on tr o l .
5 . S u pp or t th e P ow er Un i t a nd C on t r ol Un i t s ec u r el y . P o i nt s a r e p r ov i de d a t t he g ea r h ea d an d th e tu b e a n c ho r fo r s u s p en di n g th e
e qu i pm e nt w i th c h a in an d “ S ” h o ok s s up p l ie d w it h t he d e li v e r y s y s t em . Se e F i g ur e 1 4. N O T E : O th e r wa y s o f s up po r t in g th e d el i v er y
s y s te m c an b e u s e d w he r e i t i s pr ac t ic a l , a s l on g as t he s u pp o r ts d o
n ot l et th e eq ui p m en t s a g or d o no t m a k e f l at s po t s in t he au g er
t ub es .
No t e: T h e m o to r s h o ul d b e fa s te ne d t o k e e p it f r om t wi s t i ng . " S" ho o k s
a n d c ha i n c a n be u s e d to p r e v en t t he m o to r f r o m s hi f ti n g.
6 . I ns t al l t he d r i v er as s e mb l y o n th e po we r u n it s h af t. S ta r t th e s oc k e t
h ea d s c r ew s b ut l ea v e th e an c h or c la m p l o o s e e n ou g h t o s li p i n th e
a ug e r .
7 . R ep l ac e t he p l as t i c s h i pp i ng p l ug i n t he g e ar he a d wi th t h e v en t pl u g
p r ov i d ed .

K ey
1
2
3

D es c ri p t i o n
Re pl a c e s h i pp i n g p l ug
w i th v e n t pl u g p r ov i d ed .
Ch ai n
“ S ” H oo k

Figure 14. Control Unit/Power Unit suspension.

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Belt Drive Control Unit Installation
T h e B el t Dr i v e Co n tr o l U ni t i ns t al l a ti o n i s mu c h th e s am e a s th e d ir ec t
d r iv e u ni t . M o un t t he B e lt Dr iv e A d ap te r a nd M ot or to th e co n tr o l un i t,
th e n pr oc e ed wi th i n s ta l l at i on t o t he a u ge r t u be a s d e s c r i be d i n th i s
m an u al . P a ge 4 8 c a n b e us e d a s a n a s s em b l y g ui d e f or th e B e lt D r i v e
Co n tr o l U ni t . F i gu r e 1 5 s ho w s a B e l t Dr i v e Co n tr o l U ni t s u s pe n de d .

Figure 15. Belt Drive Control Unit.

Auger Installation

Use extreme caution when working with the auger. The auger is under
tension and may spring causing injury. Always wear protective clothing
and protective glasses when working with the auger.
Use extreme caution when pushing the auger into the auger tubes. Keep
your hands away from the end of the auger tube to avoid injury.
Ha n dl e t he F LE X - A U G E R c ar e fu l l y . Dr o pp i n g th e r o ll s of a u ge r ma y
c a us e th e au g er t o k in k . Do no t in s t al l a n a u ge r th a t h a s a s h a r p k i n k
i n i t. T h e k i n k w il l c a u s e th e a ug e r t o we a r a h o le in t h e tu b e at t ha t
s p ot . If t he k i n k c a n no t be s tr a i gh te n ed w i th p l i er s , t he k in k m u s t be
c u t o u t an d t he a u ge r br a z e d ba c k t o ge th e r . Re fe r t o t he " A u ge r
B r a zi n g " s e c ti o n in th i s m an u al fo r t he c or r e c t b r az i n g p r oc e du r e .
1 . B eg i n ni n g at t h e bo o t, p us h t h e au g er i nt o th e a ug e r t ub e t hr o u gh
th e r ea r o f th e b o ot u nt i l t h e a u ge r r e ac h e s th e c on tr o l u ni t en d of
th e l i ne .
Use extreme caution when pushing the auger into the auger tubes. Keep
your hands away from the end of the auger tube to avoid injury.

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Model 75 & Model 90 FLEX-AUGEROperator’s Manual

2 . A tt ac h th e au g er to th e dr iv e r by r ot at i ng th e dr iv e r an d th r e ad i n g
th e a ug e r t hr o u gh th e an c h or c l am p .
F i g ur e 16 s h o ws th e M od e l 5 5 Dr i v e r in s ta l l at i on pr o c e du r e . Co nt r o l
Un i t no t s h ow n fo r c la r i ty .
F i g ur e 1 7 s h ow s t h e Mo d el 75 , 9 0, & HM C Dr i v e r i n s ta l la t io n
p r oc e d ur e . Co n tr o l U ni t n ot s h o wn f or c l ar i t y .
3 . Ro t at e th e a ug e r s o t ha t i t i s f ul l y e n ga g ed o n t he D r i v er . T ig h te n
th e s c r e ws s ec u r e l y t o c la m p th e a ug e r t o th e c o nt r o l u ni t . S ee
F i g ur e 1 6 o r 1 7 .

Ke y

D es cr i p t io n

1
2

M o de l 5 5 D r iv e r Bl o c k
M o de l 5 5 D r iv e r Tub e
Figure 16. Model 55 Auger Installation (Drive End)

Ke y
1
2

D es c ri pt i on
Mo d el 75 , 9 0, & H MC
Dr i v e r A s s e mb l y
An c h or Cl a m p

Figure 17. Model 75, 90, & HMC Auger Installation (Drive End)

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4 . A tt ac h t h e dr o p t ub e a nd i n s ta l l th e s l i de c ov e r o n t he c o n tr o l u ni t .
5 . P ul l o n t he l o os e en d of th e au g er a t t h e b o ot on c e or t wi c e un ti l i t
b eg i ns t o s t r et c h , th e n r e l ea s e it s l ow l y . T h i s wi l l b r i n g t he au g er t o
i ts na tu r a l l e ng th .
IM P O R T A NT : S t r et c h t he a u ge r 2 in c h es ( 50 mm ) fo r e v e r y 5 0 fe e t
( 1 5. 2 m ) o f l en g th . Ex a m pl e : F o r a 1 5 0 ft . ( 4 5 m) s y s te m t he a u ge r
s h ou l d be c ut 6 i n c he s ( 15 0 m m) s h or t er th a n i ts na tu r a l l e ng th .
M ea s u r e th e a mo u nt o f s tr e t ch fr o m t he r e a r e dg e o f th e b oo t a nd c u t
th e a ug e r a t th a t po i nt .
No te : F o r ea s e o f c ut ti n g, m e as u r e a nd m a r k t he au g er at t he po i nt
wh e r e it i s t o be c u t. Th e n, p ul l t he a ug e r a n ad di t i on a l 6- 8 " ( 1 50 - 2 00
m m) a nd u s e l o ck i n g p l ie r s to c l a mp t h e au g er wh i l e y ou c u t i t.
6 . F i g ur e 1 8 s h ow s t h e pr o p er as s e m bl y of t he Mo d el 55 b o ot
c o mp o ne nt s . In s e r t th e A ug e r o v e r t he A n c h or an d t hr o u gh t h e
A ug e r C l am p u nt i l A ug e r t ou c h es wa s h er . T o r q ue Se t S c r e w in t o
A ug e r C la m p 1 0- 1 2 ft - l bs . O v e r t i gh t en i ng t he Se t S c r e w m a y c a us e
d am a ge t o th e A u ge r Cl am p .
Ke y
1
2
3
4
5
6

D es cr i p t io n
M o de l 5 5 L ow er B o ot
M o de l 5 5 A u ge r
A u g er Cl a mp
A n c ho r B ea r i ng
T ig h te n s o c k et s c r e w to
s ec u r e a ug e r to t he A n c ho r .
A n c ho r

Figure 18. Model 55 Anchor and Bearing Installation

F i g ur e 1 9 s h ow s t h e pr o p er as s e m bl y of t he Mo d el 75 b o ot
c o mp o ne nt s . In s e r t th e a nc h or i n to t he a u ge r un ti l t h e au g er
to u c he s t h e an c h or fl a ng e . The au g er mu s t b e th r e ad e d on t o th e
B oo t A n c ho r A s s e m bl y , t hr o u gh t he c la m p pi n . Us e a 5/ 16 ”
o pe n- en d wr e n c h to ti gh t en t he c la m p p in se t s c r ew o n th e a u ge r .
F i g ur e 20 s h o ws th e p r o pe r a s s e mb l y o f t he Mo d el 90 & H MC b o ot

Ke y
1
2
3
4
Figure 19. Model 75 Anchor and Bearing Installation
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D es c ri pt i on
T ub e C la m p
A n c h or an d B ea r i ng A s s e mb l y
M o de l 7 5 A u ge r
M o de l 7 5 L ow e r B o ot

c om p on e nt s . I ns e r t t he a nc h or i n to th e a u ge r u nt i l t he au g er t ou c h es
th e a nc h o r f la n ge . Th e a ug e r m u s t be t h r ea d ed o n to t he Bo o t A nc h o r
A s s em b ly , t hr ou gh th e c l am p p i n. U s e a 5 /1 6" op e n- e n d wr e n c h to
ti g ht en th e c l am p p i n s et s c r ew o n t he a u ge r .
S om e o f th e B oo t M od e l s h av e A n c h or an d B e ar i n g A s s e mb l i es wi th
R e s tr i c t or s th a t ma y b e s h or t e ne d, i f n ec e s s a r y , to i n c r ea s e c a pa c i ty .
7. A tt ac h t he an c ho r as s e m bl y to t he b o ot .

Ke y
1
2
3
4

D es c ri pt i on
T ub e Cl a m p
A n c h or a n d Be a r i ng A s s e mb l y
A u g er
L o we r B o o t

Figure 20. Model 90 & HMC Anchor and Bearing Installation.

8 . P l ac e t he c an n on ba l l i n t he b o ot .

Cover Plate Installation
Th e c o ve r pl a te i s i ns t al l e d af te r in s ta l l at i on o f t he a u ge r i n t h e tu be .
S ee F i gu r e 2 1.
T o i n s ta l l th e c o v er p la t e:
1 . L oo s en wi n g nu ts to e n d o f s tu ds
2 . S ta r t l ow e r s i d e of c o v e r p l at e i n bo o t

op e ni n g.

3 . S l id e th e c o v er pl a te u p as fa r a s p os s i b l e so t h at p la t e c a t c he s t op
o f bo ot o p en i ng .
4 . Ho l d th e c o v er s e c ur e l y w hi l e t ig h te n in g t he w i ng n u ts .

Figure 21. Cover Plate Installation (End View)

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Auger Brazing

If t he a ug e r ne e ds t o be s p l ic e d or l en gt h en e d, l oc a te t he b r az e d j oi n t
c l os e r to t he p o we r u n it t o m i ni m i z e fe ed fl o w r es t r i c ti o n in th e l i ne .
T o a l ig n th e a ug e r fo r b r a z i ng , l ay i t i n a ng l e ir o n a nd c l a mp s e c u r el y .
Ro ta t e th e a u ge r to a l l ow bo th th e i n s id e a n d o ut s i de e d ge s of t h e a ug er s to b e b r az e d .
B ut t th e en ds of th e a ug e r ag a i ns t ea c h o th er . D O NO T S CR E W O NE
A U G E R I NS I D E T HE O T H E R - - T h is r e s tr i c ts th e f ee d f lo w .
F i g ur e 2 3 a nd th e a ss o c i a te d c ha r t s p ec i f y h ow f a r t o l ap t he au ge r s .
A b r o nz e , fl u x - c oa t ed r o d i s r e c o mm e nd e d. T h e j o in t s h ou l d be we ll
fi l l ed a n d s mo o th s o t ha t it d o es no t we a r a ga i ns t t he t ub e . Al l o w th e
j oi n t to a i r c o o l .
F i l e t he a ug e r e d ge s , a s s ho w n i n F i gu r e 2 4 , t o a v oi d da m ag e t o th e
a ug er tu be s . A ls o , fi l e of f a n y br a z i n g t ha t ex t en d ed b ey o n d th e o u ts i d e
r a di u s o f th e a ug e r f li g h ti n gs .

Dimension

System

X

Figure 23. Auger Brazing.

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Model
5 5 A ug e r

Model
7 5 /H M C A u g e r

M o d el
90 Auger

1.0 to 1.13”
( 2 5 to 2 9 m m )

1.5 to 1.75”
( 3 8 to 4 5 m m )

1 . 5 t o 1 . 75 ”
( 3 8 to 4 5 m m )

NOTE: Sharp auger ends at the
braze(s) must be filed or ground
to avoid damage to auger tube(s).

Figure 24. File all extended edges.

Restrictor Adjustment
B af fl e d Bo o ts d o no t us e Re s tr ic t or s an d ar e d es i g ne d to c a r r y th e r at e d c ap a c it y .
Th e M od e l 9 0 S i ng l e 3 0° B oo t a nd th e HM C B o ot s ( ex c e pt fo r t h e Tw in
S tr a i gh t - T h r ou g h T an d em S y s te m s ) h av e R es t r i c to r s t ha t ma y b e ad j us t ed fo r i n c r ea s e d de l i v er y c a pa c i ti e s .
DO NO T A DJ U S T T H E RE S T R IC T O R U NT I L T HE SY S T E M H A S B E E N
IN O P E R A T IO N A N D T HE S Y ST E M IS B RO K E N IN .
T H E M O DE L 5 5 R ES T RIC T O R I S N O T A D J US T A B L E .
No te : F e e d de l i v er y c ap a c i ti es ar e ba s e d on 4 0 l bs / f t. 3 ( 6 40 k g /m 3 )
f ee d d e ns i t y. S y s te ms u s in g l i g ht e r w ei g ht fe ed s ma y no t b e a b le
t o ac h i e v e th e m ax i m um c ap a c it i es l is t e d.
No te : A l wa y s r e fe r t o t he m o to r a mp e r ag e na m ep l at e wh en i n c r ea s i ng
t he f ee d f lo w c a pa c i ty . E x c ee d i ng t he n a me p la t e am p er a g e ma y
r e s u lt i n n ui s a n ce m ot o r ov e r l oa d tr i p pi n g a n d/ or d a ma g e t o t he
s y s t em .

1 . L o os e n th e t ub e c l am p on th e ba c k o f t he L ow er Bo o t t o r e m ov e t he
A n c ho r an d B e ar i n g A s s em b l y f r om t h e bo o t.
2 . U s e e x tr e m e c a ut io n w h en w o r k in g w i th th e a ug e r u n de r te ns i o n.
S p r i ng i ng au g er c an c a u s e pe r s o na l i n j ur y .
P u l l en ou g h o f th e a u ge r o ut o f t he a ug er tu be to a l lo w th e R e s tr i c t or Tu be to b e c u t.
U s e l oc k i n g p li e r s t o h ol d t he a u ge r ou ts i d e th e b o ot .
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3 . U s e a h a c k s aw to c ut 1 " ( 2 5 mm ) a t a ti m e of f t he e nd o f th e R e s t r i c to r T ub e to in c r e as e f e ed f l ow . S ee F ig u r e 2 5.
4 . C A RE F U LL Y r e m ov e th e l oc k i n g pl i e r s wh i l e h o l di n g on t o t he A n c h o r a nd Be a r i ng A s s e m bl y an d a ug er s e c ur e l y .
5 . C A RE FU LL Y al l o w au g er t o d r aw t h e A n ch o r an d B e ar i n g A s s e mb l y
b a c k in t o t he L ow e r B oo t. DO NO T A L L O W T HE B E A R IN G T O B E
S L A MM E D B A CK IN T O T HE B O O T .

K ey
1

D es c ri p t i o n
Cu t of f ap p r ox i m a te l y 1 ” ( 2 5 m m) o f t h e Re s tr i c t or
Tu be t o in c r e as e f ee d f lo w. R ep e at a s r e qu i r e d.

Figure 25. Restrictor adjustment for the Model 90 & HMC ONLY.

Feed Level Control Installation
T h e Ho pp e r Le v el C on tr ol ( o r Dr o p T u b e S w it c h ) i s i n s ta l le d in th e fe ed
h o pp er ( o r i n t he dr o p t ub e ov e r th e f ee d er ) a t th e po we r un i t e nd of
t he l i n e. T h i s fe e d fl ow c o nt r o l s w i t c h s t o ps t h e F LE X - A U G E R S y s t em
w he n t h e l a s t fe e de r i s fu ll . In s ta l l t h e h op p er l e v el c o nt r ol o r dr o p tu be
s w it c h a c c or d i n g to i n s tr u c ti o ns s h ip p ed w i th t he un i t.
T h e w i r in g d i ag r a m fo r ea c h t y pe o f d el i v e r y s y s t em s ho w s h ow t he
h o pp er l ev e l c on t r ol ( d r o p tu be s w it c h i s th e s am e ) m us t b e w i r ed i n to
t he c o n tr o l u n it .

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S tr a ig h t- T hr ou g h Ta n d em I nst a l la t i on
( Mo d e l 7 5 , 9 0 , & HM C s ys te ms O N LY)
T h e S tr ai g ht - Th r ou g h T a nd e m B oo ts al l o w o n e or tw o au g er s to r e m ov e
f ee d fr om t wo s e pa r a te f ee d b in s . F e ed s h o ul d o nl y b e d r aw n fr o m o ne
b i n at a ti m e.
S o l id Ca nn o nb al l s ar e u s e d i n c on j u nc t io n w i th t he B o o t Ba f fl e s .
1 . I ns t al l bo o ts o n b ot h fe e d b i ns . B e s ur e th e o ut l et s a n d i n le t s o n t he
b o ot s a r e i n l i ne an d a r r o w ta pe is p oi n te d i n d i r ec t i on o f f ee d f lo w.
F i g u r e 26 s ho ws a ty p i c al S tr a i gh t- T hr o u gh T an d em S y s t em .

K ey
1
2

D es c ri p t i o n
S tr a i gh t - O ut B o o t ( wi th Ba f fl es )
S tr a i gh t - Thr u B oo t ( wi t h B af fl e s )

Figure 26. Straight-Through Tandem. (Side View)

2 . M e as u r e an d c ut a n a u ge r t ub e ( s ) to c o nn e c t t he t wo b oo ts . S ee Fi g u r e 2 7.
F o r Mo d el 90 & H M C F L EX - A U G E R s y s te m s , t h e be l l ed e n d of t he au g er t ub e f i ts di r e c tl y o v er th e o u tl e t en d t h e S tr a i gh t - O ut Bo o t. T he
s t r ai g h t e n d of t he A u ge r T ub e c o nn e c ts t o th e i n c om i ng e n d of t he
S t r ai g ht - Th r u B o ot , us i n g a Tu b e Co nn e c to r . S ee Fi gu r e 2 7.
F o r M od e l 7 5 F L E X - A UG E R ( P V C ) s ys t e ms , sl i d e t he be l l ed en d o f t he
M o de l 75 A ug e r T ub e o v e r th e o u tl e t o f th e St r a ig h t- O u t B o o t. T he
s t r ai g h t e n d of t he A u ge r T ub e c o nn e c ts t o th e i n c om i ng e n d of t he
S t r ai g ht - Th r u B o ot , us i n g a Tu b e In s er t a n d Tu be Co nn e c to r .
F o r M o de l 75 F L E X - A U G E R ( St e el ) s y s t em s , s l i d e t he s t r ai g ht e nd of
t he M o de l 7 5 A ug e r Tu be i n to t h e ou tl e t en d o f t he S t r a ig h t- O u t B oo t.
T h e be l l ed e nd of th e A ug er T ub e s ho u ld b e s l i d o v e r th e in l et e nd of
t he S t r a ig h t- Th r u B o ot . S ee Fi gu r e 2 7.
R em e mb e r t o c au l k a l l t ub e j o in t s e x po s e d to w ea th e r o r mo i s tu r e .
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Standard Flex-Auger Boots and Baffle Locations
(as Shipped from Factory)

Straight Out

Tandem

30 Degree

Model 75 Singles:

Model 75 Twins:

Model 90 Singles:

Model 90 Twins:

Model HMC Singles:

Model HMC Twins:

1000-138 3/99

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Model 90
Steel or PVC
&
HMC
PVC

Model 75
PVC

Model 75
Steel

Key

De sc r ipt ion

1
2
3
4
5

S tr a i g ht - O u t Bo o t
S tr a i g ht - T h r u B oo t
T u b e Co nn e c to r
T u b e In s er t
A u ge r T ub e

Figure 27. Model 75, 90, & HMC Straight-Through Tandem Boot connections. (Side View)

3 . P us h th e a ug e r i n to th e l i ne of tu be s an d a n c ho r it at t he po w er u ni t
e nd . S tr e tc h t he au ge r 4 inc he s pe r 5 0 f ee t ( 10 0 m m p er 15 m ) an d
c u t i t e ve n wi th th e r e a r of t h e s tr ai g ht - ou t b o ot . N o t ic e t h e a u g e r
s t re t c h i s no t t h e sa me a s f o r t h e s t a n d a r d F l e x- A u g e r S ys t e ms .
4 . Us e a tu be cl a m p to s e c u r e th e b ea r i n g c ap t o t he b o ot .

Boot Baffles
for Straight-Through Tandem Systems
Th e C ho r e - Ti me B oo t B a ff le s ar e fo r us e wi t h dr y , c oa r s e , m as h , c r u mb le s , o r p e l le t ed fe ed s to p r e v en t b oo t s f r om ov e r c h ar g i n g th e s y s t em .
T h e B o o t B a ff le s a r e i n te n de d fo r us e i n b o th “ s tr a i g ht - ou t ” &
“ s tr a i g ht - th r o ug h ” b o ot s . B o ot B af fl e s ar e fa c to r y i ns t al l e d o n
S tr a i gh t - T h r ou g h T a nd em S ys t e ms .
S ee F i g ur e 2 8 f or a pp l ic a t io n s a nd au ge r di r e c ti o n.

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Model 75 Single Straight-Through System

Model 90 and HMC
Single Straight-Through System

Model 75 Combination Single-Twin
Straight Through System

Model 90 Combination Single-Twin
Straight Through System

Model 75, 90, or HMC
Twin Straight-Through System

Model 75, 90, or HMC
Twin Straight-Through System

Model 75, 90, or HMC
Twin Straight-Through System

Ke y
1
2
3

D es cr i p t io n
Si n g le B a ff l ed Bo o t
Twi n B a ff le d B o ot ( M o de l 7 5 o r 9 0 ) M o un t E i th er Di r e c ti o n
Ar r ow Ta p e

* N o te : O n tw in s y s te m s r u n ni n g i n o pp o s i te d i r ec t i on s , f ol l o w th e t ap e o n t he be a r in g e n d o f
t he sy s t e m.
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Figure 28. Optional Baffle Configurations (Top View)

Wiring Diagram for

S i n g l e B oo t S y s t e m s u s i n g a H o p p e r L e v e l C o n t r o l S w i t c h

Wiring Diagram for

S y s te ms u s i ng a H o p pe r Le v el C o n tro l S w i tc h ( Si n g l e P ha s e )

Impor tant : If an A gri -Time Time
Cl ock is to b e used, r efe r to MF 1061
Ins t ruc ti on f or c o ntro l w iring .
If an Au ger T imer i s to be u s ed, r efer to MA951 Instr uctio n for cont rol
wi ring.

Impor tant : If system is to be
contr olled by a Pro ximity Dr op
Tube S wit ch, ref er to MA 1044
Instr uctio n for switch wir ing.
If the system i s to be co ntr olled
by a mechan ical D rop Tube
Sw itch, re fer to MA10 99 I nstru ct ion for swit ch wirin g.

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Wiring Diagram for

S y s t e m s u s i n g a P r o x i m i t y D r o p T ub e S w i t c h ( S i n g l e P h a s e )
FILL MOTOR
230 V, 1 PHASE
1 HP MAX

M1

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230 VOLT, 50/60 HZ
1 PHASE SUPPLY
FROM DISCONNECT
OR CONTROL PANEL

WHITE
BROWN BLACK (3)

WHITE

L2 OR N
#5 ORANGE

L1

BLACK (4)

ORANGE

#6 RED
CONSTANT
230 VOLT
SUPPLY

L1 BLACK

GREEN GND.
1

2

3

4

5

PROXIMITY
SWITCH

L2 WHITE
RED

6

BLACK (1)
GREEN
BLACK

BLUE

RELAY BOX
1000-139 3/99

FILL SYSTEM
CONTROL UNIT
(S1)

I m port ant: If an Agr i-Ti me Time Clo ck is
t o be used, re fer to MF1061 Inst ructi on
f or c ontr ol w irin g.
I f a n Au ger Timer is to be used, refe r t o
MA 951 Instr uction for cont rol wir ing.

Wiring Diagram for

S y s te ms u s i ng a H o p pe r Le v el C o n tro l S w i tc h ( Thr ee P ha s e)

Impor tant : I f a n A gri- Time Time
Clo ck i s to be used, r efer to MF 1061
Instr uctio n for cont rol wi ring.
If a n Aug er Ti me r is t o be us e d, r efer to MA 951 I nstr uction for contr ol
wir ing.
Impor tant : If system is to be con trol led
by a Pr oximity D rop Tube S wit ch , refe r
to MA10 44 Instr uction f or swit ch wir ing.
If the system is to be con trol led b y a
mechanical D rop Tube S wit ch , r efe r to
MA1099 Inst ruct ion f or sw itch wi ring.

R el a ted I n struc t i on Ma nua ls
C ircula ting Feed Deli very S ystem Man ual ( Model 75, 9 0, H MC)

In st r uc t i on N o .
MA773

Tw o Mot or Tandem System Manual (Model 75, 90, HMC )

MA524

Ext ended Lengt h S yst em Manua l ( Mo del 75 , 90, H MC)

MA709

AGR I- TIME Di gital Time C lock Ma nual

MF1061

Int erval Timer Manua l

MA951

Pr oximity Dr op T ube S wi tch I nstru ction

MA104 4

Mechani ca l D rop Tube Sw itch Instr uction

MA109 9

N ote: So me of the instr uctio ns list ed a bove ar e a vailable in variou s lang uages. Co ntact your C horeTime Dist ribu tor for addi tional manual s.

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Op e ra tin g R ec o mmen d atio n s fo r the
Mo d e l 5 5 , 7 5 , 9 0 , & HM C FL E X-A U G E R
1. Du r i ng in i ti a l s t ar t - u p, t h e bo o t s l id e s h o ul d b e o nl y p ar t i al l y o p en
to pr ev e nt th e fu l l l e ng t h o f a u ge r fr o m be i n g c h ar g e d w i th fe e d.
Afte r tha t , the boot sl id e mus t be ful ly o pen for de li ve ry
sy s t em op er a t ion .
2. Do n o t p er m it t h e F L E X - A UG E R s y st e m t o o p er a t e e mp t y. U se
a t i me c l oc k o r A ug e r T i me r w i t h t he s y s te m w h en ev e r p os s i b l e.
T h is r e du c e s s h or t c y c l i n g by op e r at i ng o n a p r e s et s c h e du l e
i ns t ea d o f on d e ma n d. I t al s o p r e v en t s e x c es s i v e r u nn i n g of t he
s y s te m i f th e b i n be c o me s e m pt y . If t he op ti o na l b o ot s w i tc h i s
us e d , th e fi l l s y s t em w i l l s hu t d o w n w h en th e b i n b e c om e s e m pt y .
3. P r og r a m t h e t i me c l oc k t o fi l l f e ed e r s of te n s o t he FL E X - A UG E R
S y s te m d oe s n o t h a v e to r un a l o ng pe r i od o f t im e t o ge t f ee de r s
fi l l ed . P ou l tr y fe e de r s s up pl i e d b y th e F L E X - A UG E R S y s t em
s ho u ld b e o p er a t ed by a t im e c l oc k s o fe e de r s s ta r t at th e s am e
ti m e. T hi s gi v e s t he F LE X - A UG ER S y s t em a be tt e r c h an c e t o
k ee p u p wi t h th e m. N ot e : T he h o pp e r l e v el c on tr o l m u s t be
po s i ti o ne d l o w in th e l as t f ee d er h op pe r .
4. T h e r ed li g ht o n t he co n tr o l u n it w i ll l ig h t i f fe ed h a s p ac k e d
i ns i d e. I f th i s h ap p en s , r e mo v e f ee d f r om t h e dr o p t ub e a nd t a p
th e s i de of t he p o we r u n i t t o c l e ar th e s a fe ty s wi tc h . K e ep t he
ho p pe r l e ve l c o nt r ol i n ad j u s tm en t an d po s i ti o ne d st r a i gh t u p an d
do wn s o th e p ad d le sw i ng s fr e el y . T h e s a fe ty s wi t c h do e s n ot
ta k e th e p l ac e o f t he h o pp e r l e v el c o n tr o l .
5. If t he F LE X - A U G E R S y s t em mu s t b e us e d t o c on v e y
hi g h- mo i s tu r e f ee d, e m pt y t h e au g er l in e c o m pl e te l y a ft er e ac h
r un n i ng t o p r ev e n t th e fe e d fr o m s e tt i ng u p i n t he t ub e s .
6. O n B a ffl e d B o ot s , th e fl o w r a te s a r e p r ed e te r m in e d wi t h fa c to r y
i ns t al l e d B af fl e s . T h e B af fl e s a r e n on - a dj u s ta bl e .
O n No n- Ba f fl ed B o ot s , th e r es t r i c to r o n t h e b o ot a nc h o r r e gu l at es
th e a m ou n t o f f ee d fl o w i n g i n to th e a u ge r . St a r t a ne w s y s t e m w i th
th e r e s tr i c t or i ns t al l e d as s hi p p ed
A ll o w th e s y s t em t o p ol i s h o ut b e fo r e a dj u s ti n g th e fe e d fl o w . I f
mo r e f ee d f lo w i s d e s ir ab l e, t he r es t r i c to r m a y b e s ho r t en e d.
Re fe r to t he s e c ti o n “ R es t r i c to r A d j us t me n t” on pa g es 30 - 3 1.
7. W he n f ee d in g w it h t he S t r ai g ht - Th r o ug h Ta n de m S y s te m , op e n
th e s l i de o n o nl y on e b i n at a t i m e!

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Start-Up Procedure for New Systems
DO NOT RUN FEED THROUGH A NEW SYSTEM UNTIL AFTER
THIS PROCEDURE HAS BEEN FOLLOWED OR THE AUGER
WILL PLUG AND BIND.
1.

Close the slide on the FLEX-AUGER boot.

2.

Operate the system empty for one minute.

3.

Open the slide on the FLEX-AUGER boot no more than 1 inch
(25 mm) to allow some feed into the boot.

4.

Operate the system with the slide in this position until feed has
been conveyed into the building at least 5 minutes.
This removes the manufacturing grease and oil from the auger
and tubes. If this grease and oil is not removed, the feed may ball
up causing the auger to plug and bind.

5.

Now the slide can be fully opened and the system operated
normally.

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Model 55, 75,90, & HMC FLEX-AUGER Feed Delivery System Line Components

Standard Components
KEY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7**
8
9
10
11
12
13

***
14
15

DESCRIPTION

Model 55
PART NO.

Boot Assembly
Control Unit
Upper Boot
45 Degree PVC Elbow
Neoprene Seal
Seal Ring
Auger
Plastic Drop Tube
Telescoping Drop Tube
Power Unit
Outlet Drop Kit
Extension Hopper
Suspension Kit
(25) "S" Hooks
(12) Screw Hooks
(25’) Chain
PVC Auger Tube
Tube Clamp Kit

34855
6394
2612
7961-0
1932
14366-1932
8470
40170
5043
2805
1214
2128
7955
7976

Model 75
PART NO.

Model 90
PART NO.

See separate parts list.
See separate parts list
See Separate parts list
7285
7357
2613
5035
2612
2612
4744-0
6942-0
1932
6381
14366-1932
14366-6381
See separate parts list
6682
7483
7944
7869
5043
5043
2805
2805
1214
1214
2128
2128
6516
6293
6515
6721

Model HMC
PART NO.

7357
5035
2612
4744-0
6381
14366-6381
7483
7849
5043
2805
1214
2128
6293
6721

**Model 55 Auger (Part No. 7961-0) may be ordered in lengths from 20 ft. to 400 ft. maximum. Example: 7961-155 would be 155’ of auger.
Model 75 Auger (Part No. 4744-0) may be ordered in lengths from 20 ft. to 300 ft. maximum. Example: 4744-155 would be 155’ of auger.
Model 90 Auger (Part No. 6942-0) may be ordered in lengths from 20 ft. to 250 ft. maximum. Example: 6942-155 would be 155’ of auger.
***Chain purchased separately must be in either 100’ hank (Part No. 2128-100) or 250’ reel (Part No. 2128-250).

Steel Components
DESCRIPTION
10’ (3 m) Steel Tube
15 Degree Hardened Steel Elbow
45 Degree Hardened Steel Elbow
Tube Connector Kit

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Model 55
PART NO.

Model 75
PART NO.

Model 90
PART NO.

-------------

2088
14326
14324
2103

5091
6470
6472
6595

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Model HMC
PART NO.
-------------

3259-0 Power Units

Key
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Key
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Key
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13

Description
Motor
90 Degree Connector
Anti-Short Bushing
Pipe Plug
Gearhead
Vent Plug
S Hook
Pinion Assembly
Flat Washer
Drive Tube
Drive Block
1/4-20 x 1/2” Hex Hd Screw
Magnetic Pipe Plug

Description
Motor
90 Degree Connector
Anti-Short Bushing
Pipe Plug
Gearhead
Vent Plug
S Hook
Pinion Assembly
Flat Washer
Drive Tube
Drive Block
1/4-20 x 1/2” Hex Hd Screw
Magnetic Pipe Plug

Description
Motor
90 Degree Connector
Anti-Short Bushing
Pipe Plug
Gearhead
Vent Plug
S Hook
Pinion Assembly
Flat Washer
Drive Tube
Drive Block
1/4-20 x 1/2” Hex Hd Screw
Magnetic Pipe Plug

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3259-49
Part No.

3259-50
Part No.

3259-51
Part No.

3259-52
Part No.

6857
4228
6304
2755
3261-7
3523
4270
6104
------------30160

5050
4228
6304
2755
3261-6
3523
4270
3249
------------30160

5050
4228
6304
2755
3261-7
3523
4270
5046
------------30160

5051
4228
6304
2755
3261-7
3523
4270
5046
------------30160

3259-34
Part No.

3259-39
Part No.

3259-98
Part No.

3259-88
Part No.

4229
4228
6304
2755
3261-5
3523
4270
5046
1484
2920
4642
2919
30160

5703
4228
6304
2755
3261-5
3523
4270
5046
1484
2920
4642
2919
30160

3259-117
Part No.
34101
4228
6304
2755
3261-7
3523
4270
6104
------------30160

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3259-119
Part No.
34102
4228
6304
2755
3261-7
3523
4270
5046
------------30160

5977
4228
6304
2755
3261-11
3523
4270
5046
1484
2920
4642
2919
30160

3259-105
Part No.
28035
---6304
2755
3261-10
3523
4270
6104
------------30160

6305
4228
6304
2755
3261-10
3523
4270
5046
------------30160

3259-89
Part No.
26157
4228
6304
2755
3261-10
3523
4270
6104
------------30160

3259-107
Part No.
28035
------2755
3261-13
3523
4270
6104
------------30160

3259-102
Part No.
28033
------2755
3261-6
3523
4270
3249
------------30160

3259-108
Part No.
26157
------2755
3261-13
3523
4270
6104
------------30160

3259-103
Part No.
28033
------2755
3261-10
3523
4270
5046
------------30160

3259-109
Part No.
5977
------2755
3261-6
3523
4270
3249
------------30160

Power Unit Assembly Part Numbers:
Part Number

HP

RPM

Phase

Hz

Voltage

3259-49
3259-50
3259-51
3259-52
3259-89
3259-34
3259-39
3259-98
3259-88
3259-108
3259-109
3259-102
3259-103
3259-105
3259-107
3259-117
3259-119

1 HP
1/2 HP
1/2 HP
3/4 HP
1 HP
1/3 HP
1/2 HP
1/2 HP
3/4 HP
1 HP
1/2 HP
1/2 HP
1/2 HP
1 HP
1 HP
1 HP
3/4 HP

348 RPM
216 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM
474 RPM
180 RPM
180 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM
348 RPM

Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Single Phase
Three Phase
Three Phase
Three Phase
Three Phase
Three Phase
Three Phase

60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz
50 Hz
50 Hz
50 Hz
50 Hz
50 Hz
50 Hz
50 Hz
50 Hz
60 Hz
60 Hz

230
230
230
230
220
230
230
220
220
220
220
220/380-415
220/380-415
220/380-415
220/380-415
208-230/460
208-230/460

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Usages
Model 75, 90, & HMC
Model 75/90 Two Motor Tandem
Model 75, 90, & HMC
Model 75, 90, & HMC
Model 75, 90, & HMC
Model 55 only
Model 55 only
Model 55 only
Model 75 & 90
Model 90
Model 75 & HMC
Model 75 & HMC
Model 75 & 90
Model 75 & 90
Model 90
Model 75, 90, & HMC
Model 75, 90, & HMC

Stan d a rd Di re c t Dri ve Co n tr o l U n its (S in g le P has e )
KEY

Model 55
6500-13
PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

1*
10-32 Hex Nut
4297
2*
8-32 Hex Nut
6519
3*
Switch Box Cover
6776
4*
Gasket
6777
5*
#6-32 Hex Nut
771
6*
#6x3/8 Wash. Hd. Screw
6782
7*
Switch Bracket
7068
8*
Switch Insulation
1907-5
9*
Switch (SPDT)
7114
10*
#6-32 x 7/8 Rd. Hd. M.S.
1921
11*
Pin
8757
12*
Switch Box
7909
13*
10-32 Hex Lock Nut
6963
14*
Spring
6972
15
Washer
6723
16*
Mounting Plate Assembly
7908
17
Seal
4873
18
Body Weldment
24268
19*
#8-32x2-5/8 Hx.Hd. M.S.
7230-1
20*
Paddle
7896
21
5/16-18x1/2 Hx. Hd. M.S.
1839
22
Flat Washer
546
23*
Pilot Light
7044
24*
Terminal Box
7774
25*
Toggle Switch
7767
26*
Toggle Switch Boot
13406
27*
10-32 Stud
7007
28*
Cup Washer
5775
29*
#10 Star Washer
305
30
Tube Insert
---31
#8x1/2 S.M.S.
6725
32
10-24x5/8 Slot. Hx. Hd. M.S.
1876
33
Drop
6091
34
Diaphragm Assembly
7900
35
5/16-18 Hex Lock Nut
2148
36
Slide
5073
37
Tube Anchor
35531
38
Tube Clamp Kit
35726
39
90° Water Tight Connector
23810
40
Non-Metalic Flex Conduit
26982-10
42*
Shoulder Nut
13407
--**
Driver Assembly
---*Indicates components of the 8789 Switch Assembly.

Model 75
6500-14
PART NO.
4297
6519
6776
6777
771
6782
7068
1907-5
7114
1921
8757
7909
6963
6972
6723
7908
4873
24268
7230-1
7896
1839
546
7044
7774
7767
13406
7007
5775
305
6524
6725
1876
6091
7900
2148
5073
6518
6515
23810
26982-10
13407
6862

Model 90
6500-16
PART NO.

Model HMC
6500-15
PART NO.

4297
6519
6776
6777
771
6782
7068
1907-5
7114
1921
8757
7909
6963
6972
6723
7908
4873
24268
7230-1
7896
1839
546
7044
7774
7767
13406
7007
5775
305
---6725
1876
6091
7900
2148
5073
5069
6721
23810
26982-10
13407
6861

4297
6519
6776
6777
771
6782
7068
1907-5
7114
1921
8757
7909
6963
6972
6723
7908
4873
24268
7230-1
7896
1839
546
7044
7774
7767
13406
7007
5775
305
---6725
1876
6091
7900
2148
5073
5069
6721
23810
26982-10
13407
6862

**The Model 55 Driver Assembly is supplied with the Power Unit. Model 75, 90, & HMC Driver Assemblies are included with the Control Units.
For individual driver components, refer to page 57.
Items 1 through 42, except items 37, 38, & 30, may be ordered under Chore-Time Part No. 24482.

St a nd ard Be lt D r iv e Con tr o l U n its
KEY
---*
--*

DESCRIPTION
Control Unit
Driver Parts Package
Belt Drive Parts Package

Model 55
6500-17
PART NO.

Model 75
6500-18
PART NO.

Model 90
6500-20
PART NO.

24482
24102-1
24103

24482
24102-5
24103

24482
24102-6
24103

*See separate parts list (on page 48) for individual components.

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Model HMC
6500-19
PART NO.
24482
24102-7
24103

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Option al Direct Dr ive Control U nits
KEY
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
--*

Model 55
6500-8
PART NO.

DESCRIPTION
Cover Assembly
8-32 Hex Nut
Terminal Block
Terminal Block Decal
1/4-20 Hex Nut
10-32 Hex Nut
#10 Star Washer
Cup Washer
10-32 x 1/2" Binder Hd Screw
90 Degree Connector
Anti-Short Bushing
3/8” Flex Cable
#8 x 1/2” Pan Hd Sheet Metal Screw
Plastic Drop
#8 x 5/16” Washer Hd Screw
Pilot Light Assembly
Lock Washer
DPST Toggle Switch
Actuator Switch
6-32 Hex Nut
10-24 x 5/8” Hx Hd Screw
Diaphragm Assembly
Slide
Tube Clamp
5/16-18 Hex Lock Nut
Tube Anchor
Flat Washer
5/16-18 x 1/2” Hex Hd Screw
Switch Barrier
6-32 x 7/8” Rd Hd Screw
1/4-20 x 1/2” Hex Hd Screw
Housing Weldment
8-32 x 1-1/2” Rd. Hd. Screw
Body Weldment
Tube Insert
Driver Assembly

6657
6519
8848
2526-151
751
4297
305
5775
4303-4
4228
6304
20140-13
3037
6091
---5272
5773
3046
4604
771
1876
5079
5073
35726
2148
35531
546
1839
1907-3
1921
1487
6654
---6562
-------

Model 75
6500-2
PART NO.
6657
6519
8848
2526-151
751
4297
305
5775
4303-4
4228
6304
20140-13
3037
6091
---5272
5773
3046
4604
771
1876
5079
5073
6515
2148
6518
546
1839
1907-3
1921
1487
6654
---6562
6524
6862

Model 90
6500-3
PART NO.

Model HMC
6500-4
PART NO.

6657
6519
8848
2526-151
751
4297
305
5775
4303-4
4228
6304
20140-13
3037
6091
---5272
5773
3046
4604
771
1876
5079
5073
6721
2148
5069
546
1839
1907-3
1921
1487
6654
---6562
---6861

6657
6519
8848
2526-151
751
4297
305
5775
4303-4
4228
6304
20140-13
3037
6091
---5272
5773
3046
4604
771
1876
5079
5073
6721
2148
5069
546
1839
1907-3
1921
1487
6654
---6562
---6862

*The Model 55 Driver Assembly is supplied with the Power Unit. Model 75, 90, & HMC Driver Assemblies are included with the
Control Units. For individual driver components, refer to page 57.
Items 1 through 35 (except items 24, 26, & 35) may be ordered as an assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 6560.

Op t i o na l B elt D r ive C o n tr o l U n its
KEY
---*
--*

DESCRIPTION
Control Unit
Driver Parts Package
Belt Drive Parts Package

Model 55
6500-12
PART NO.

Model 75
6500-5
PART NO.

Model 90
6500-6
PART NO.

6560
24102-1
24103

6560
24102-5
24103

6560
24102-6
24103

*See separate parts list (on page 48) for individual components.

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Model HMC
6500-7
PART NO.
6560
24102-7
24103

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In tern ational D ir ect Drive Control Un its
(3-Phase)

KEY
1
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
--**

Model 55
25770-4
PART NO.

DESCRIPTION
#10-32 Hex Nut
Switch Box Cover
Gasket
#6-32 Hex Nut
#6 x 3/8” Hex Hd SMS
Switch Bracket
Switch Insulation
SPDT Actuator Switch
#6-32 x 7/8” Pan Hd. Screw
1/8 x 1” Rd Hd Rivet
Switch Box (Machined)
#10-32 Lock Nut
Spring
#10 Flat Washer
Mounting Plate Assembly
Seal
Body Assembly
Non-Metallic Flexible Conduit
Paddle
5/16-18 x 1/2” Fastener
5/16 Flat Washer
Tube Anchor Weldment
Slide
5/16-18 Locknut
Diaphragm Assembly
Drop
#10-24 x 5/8” Hx Wash Hd Screw
#8 x 1/2 SMS
Terminal Block
Clamp Kit
90 ° Liquid Tight Connector
Tube Insert
Driver Assembly

4297
6776
6777
4297
6782
7068
1907-5
7114
1921
8757
7841
6963
6972
6723
7908
4873
24268
26982-10
7896
1839
546
35531
5073
2148
7900
6091
1876
6725
34925-2
35726
23810
-------

Model 75
25770-1
PART NO.
4297
6776
6777
4297
6782
7068
1907-5
7114
1921
8757
7841
6963
6972
6723
7908
4873
24268
26982-10
7896
1839
546
6518
5073
2148
7900
6091
1876
6725
34925-2
6515
23810
6524
6862

Model 90
25770-2
PART NO.
4297
6776
6777
4297
6782
7068
1907-5
7114
1921
8757
7841
6963
6972
6723
7908
4873
24268
26982-10
7896
1839
546
5069
5073
2148
7900
6091
1876
6725
34925-2
6721
23810
---6861

Model HMC
25770-5
PART NO.
4297
6776
6777
4297
6782
7068
1907-5
7114
1921
8757
7841
6963
6972
6723
7908
4873
24268
26982-10
7896
1839
546
5069
5073
2148
7900
6091
1876
6725
34925-2
6721
23810
---6862

**The Model 55 Driver Assembly is supplied with the Power Unit. Model 75, 90, & HMC Driver Assemblies are included with
the Control Units. For individual driver components, refer to page 57.
Items 1 through 33 (except items 23, 31, & 33) may be ordered as an assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 27950.

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B el t D r i ve C o n t r o l U n i t s
Note: The Belt Drive Control Units include all the Direct Drive Control Unit components, plus the following components.

Key
1

Description

Part No.

3
4
5
6

Model 55: 1/4-20x1-1/2 Screw
Model 75, 90, & HMC: 5/16-18 Socket Hd Screw
Model 55: Drive Tube
Model 75 & HMC: Driver Weldment
Model 90: Driver Weldment
Model 55: Driver Shaft
Flange Bearing
Front Plate Bearing Holder
Ball Bearing

71

Adjustment Bracket

3052

81
9

14" Dia. Sheave
5/8" Set Collar

1500
1386

101

2.7" Dia. Sheave

1381

111

Motor Mount Weldment

3058

2

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5083-8
6850-3
2920
6894
6891
27126
2196
2047
5930

Key Description
12

1

"V" Gripnotch Belt

Part No.
3096

131

5/16-18 Hex Locknut

2148

141

5/16-18 Jam Nut

593

151

5/16 Flat Washer

546

161

5/16-18x1-3/4" Hex Hd. M.S.

4412-4

171
18
19

5/16-18 Hex Lock Nut
3/16" Key
Model 55: Driver Block
Model 75, 90, & HMC: Anchor Clamp

2148
2112-1
4642
7703

201

5/16-18 Hex Nut

2145

211

Eyebolt

1503-2

1These

components may be ordered as a Belt Drive Parts Package under
Chore-Time Part No. 24103.

24392-0 Contactor Box

Key
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

D es c ri p t i o n

P a rt N o .

B o x a nd C o v er
M o un t i n g P la t e S u pp o r t
# 10 E x t . L oc k w a s he r
# 10 - 3 2 H e x S c r e w
C up W a s he r
C on t a c t o r
# 10 - 2 4 P an H e ad S c r e w

7 3 68
2 4 29 2
305
4 9 68
5 7 75
4 2 83
4 4 18 - 3

The Co ntact or Box cont aining (1 ) 4122 Co ntact or may b e or der ed under P art N o. 2439 2-1.
Th e C ont actor B ox co ntaini ng (2) 41 22 Cont actor s may be or dered und er Par t N o. 24392- 2.

Optional Controls & Switches
DESCRIPTION
Hopper Level Control Switch
Hopper Level Control Switch
Drop Tube Switch (Mechanical)
Drop Tube Switch (Proximity)
Time Clock--115 V., 24 Hr.
Time Clock--230 V., 24 Hr.

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PART NO.
2912
14550
28355
34256
1977
3710

• Page 51

DESCRIPTION

PART NO.

Minute Meter--230 V.
Interval Timer--3 hour capacity
Interval Timer--30 minute capacity
Auger Timer (220 V)

6467
6938
13224
27711

AGRI-TIMETM Time Clock

34574

B o o t C o m p o ne n ts P a r ts L is t D r a w in g
N ote : Pag es 53 thr ough 57 provid e the par ts numbe rs associat ed wi th th is draw ing. Be sur e to r efer
t o t he ap propr iate page for you r mod el of FL EX- AU GER . Mo del 55 , see page 51; Model 75, see pages
5 2 - 53; Model 9 0, see page s 54 - 55; Model HMC , se e pag e 56.

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Mo d e l 5 5 B o o t Co mp o n en ts
The Item numbers below are associated with the parts list drawing on page 50.

It e m D es c r i p ti o n
---2
1A
23
33
43
53
7
8
9
10
11
131
141
151
161
171
20
21
22
23
24
25
26B
39
40
42
56
583

Complete System
Lower Boot Assembly
30 Degree Upper Boot
Transfer Plate
Slide
Slide Shield
Chain Assembly
Neoprene Seal
Seal Ring
Tube Clamp
Cannonball
Single Boot Body
Model 55 Anchor
Auger Clamp
Socket Head Screw
Anchor Bearing
Set Collar
Cap
Stub Tube
Back Plate Weldment
Clean-Out Cover
Quad Boot Weldment
Outlet Cover
Tube Clamp
Sealing Washer
5/16-18 Wing Nut
5” Stub Tube
Twin Boot Body Weldment
Hairpin

3 0 De g r e e
Si ng l e B o o t
8465
9313
4347
4359
4357
4876
27374
6394
2612
29515
3621
7999
39410
39205
6850-7
39407
1386
29523
4163
6298
6301
------29520
8491
2146
8555
---13906

3 0 D e g re e
T wi n Bo o t
8466
9314
4347
4359
4357
4876
27374
6394
2612
29515
3621
---39410
39205
6850-7
39407
1386
29523
4163
6298
6301
------29520
8491
2146
8555
7998
13906

3 0 De g r ee
Q u a d B oot
8467
9315
4347
4359
36091
4876
27374
6394
2612
29515
3621
---39410
39205
6850-7
39407
1386
29523
4163
6298
6301
7980
8026
29520
8491
2146
8555
---13906

1

These components may be ordered as a Model 55 Anchor Bearing Assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 39405.

2

Items 2 through 56 and item 58 (as listed above) make up the Lower Boot Assemblies (Single, Twin, or Quad).

3

Items 2 through 6 and item 58 may be ordered under Chore-Time Part No. 6284.

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Mo d e l 7 5 B o o t Co mp o n en ts
The Item numbers below are associated with the parts list drawing on page 50.

Item De sc r i pt i o n
---2
1A
1B
23
33
43
53
7
8
10
11
12
22
23
26A
28 1
29 1
34 1
35 1
36 1
39
40
41 1
44
45 1
46 1
47
48
49
50
54
55
58 3

Complete System
Lower Boot Assembly
30 Degree Upper Boot
Straight Out Upper Boot
Transfer Plate Weldment
Slide
Slide Shield
Chain Assembly
Neoprene Seal
Seal Ring
Cannonball
Single Boot Body
Twin Boot Body
Back Plate Weldment
Clean-Out Cover
Tube Clamp Kit
5/16-18 x 3/8” Set Screw
5/8” Set Collar
Clamp Pin
5/16-18 x 1/2” Set Screw
Anchor Shaft
Sealing Washer
5/16-18 Wing Nut
Tube Clamp Kit
Bearing Cap
Safety Cap
Anchor Tube Weldment
S-O/S-T Single Baffle
30° Single Baffle
Cannon Ball Guard
Twin End Baffle (75)
Twin End Baffle (75)
Twin Outlet Baffle (75)
Hairpin

3 0 De g ree
Sin g le Bo o t
6539
36442
4347
---4359
4357
4876
27374
2613
2612
3531
36588
---6298
6301
6515
1174
1386
4702
5095
37345
8491
2146
4141
35440
29702
6840
---35732
------------13906

Straight-Out
Single Boot

30 De gr ee
Tw in Boot

Straight-O ut
Tw in B oot

6540
36589
---6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
2613
2612
3531
36588
---6298
6301
6515
1174
1386
4702
5095
37345
8491
2146
4141
35440
29702
6840
35731
---------------13906

6873
36389
4347
---4359
4357
4876
27374
2613
2612
3531
---36350
6298
6301
6515
1174
1386
4702
5095
37345
8491
2146
4141
35440
29702
6840
------35843
35845
------13906

36801
36390
---6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
2613
2612
3531
---36350
6298
6301
6515
1174
1386
4702
5095
37345
8491
2146
4141
35440
29702
6840
------------35845
35846
13906

1

These components may be ordered as a Model 75 Anchor Bearing Assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 37346 with Long Restrictor and Chore-Time Part No. 37347 with Short Restrictor.
2

Items 2 through 55 and item 58 (as listed above) make up the Lower Boot Assemblies (Single or Twin).

3

Items 2 through 6 and item 58 may be ordered under Chore-Time Part No. 6284.

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M o d e l 7 5 B o o t C o mp o n e n ts (co n tin u ed )
The Item numbers below are associated with the parts list drawing on page 50.

I te m D e sc r ipt ion
---2
1A
1B
23
33
43
53
7
8
10
11
12
22
23
26A
28 1
29 1
34 1
35 1
36 1
39
40
41
43
44 1
45 1
46 1
47
54
55
57
58 3

Complete System
Lower Boot Package
30 Degree Upper Boot
Straight Out Upper Boot
Transfer Plate Weldment
Slide
Slide Shield
Chain Assembly
Neoprene Seal
Seal Ring
Cannonball
Single Boot Body
Twin Boot Body Weldment
Back Plate Weldment
Clean-Out Cover
Tube Clamp Kit
5/16-18 x 3/8” Set Screw
5/8” Set Collar
Clamp Pin
5/16-18 x 1/2” Set Screw
Anchor Shaft
Sealing Washer
5/16-18 Wing Nut
Tube Clamp Kit
Insert
Bearing Cap
Safety Cap
Anchor Tube Weldment
S-O/S-T Single Baffle
Twin End Baffle (75)
Twin Outlet Baffle (75)
Tube Connector
Hairpin

Straight-Thru
Sing l e T an de m
6541
36590
---6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
2613
2612
3531
36588
---6298
6301
6515
1174
1386
4702
5095
37345
8491
2146
4141
6524
35440
29702
6840
35731
------6512
13906

Straight-Thru
Tw in Ta nde m
35880
36394
---6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
2613
2612
3531
---36350
6298
6301
6515
1174
1386
4702
5095
37345
8491
2146
4141
6524
35440
29702
6840
---35845
35846
6512
13906

1

These components may be ordered as a Model 75 Anchor Bearing Assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 37346 with Long
Restrictor and Chore-Time Part No. 37347 with Short Restrictor.
2

Items 2 through 55 and item 58 (as listed above) make up the Lower Boot Packages (Single or Twin).

3

Items 2 through 6 and item 58 may be ordered under Chore-Time Part No. 6284.

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Mo d e l 9 0 B o o t Co mp o n en ts
The Item numbers below are associated with the parts list drawing on page 50.

Item De sc r i pt i o n
---2
1A
1B
23
33
43
53
7
8
10
11
12
22
23
26A
28 1
29 1
34 1
35 1
36 1
37 1
38 1
39
40
41
44 1
45 1
46 1
49
50
51
52
54
55
58 3

Complete System
Lower Boot Assembly
30 Degree Upper Boot
Straight Out Upper Boot
Transfer Plate Weldment
Slide
Slide Shield
Chain Assembly
Neoprene Seal
Seal Ring
Cannonball
Single Boot Body
Twin Boot Body
Back Plate Weldment
Clean-Out Cover
Tube Clamp Kit
5/16-18 x 3/8” Set Screw
5/8” Set Collar
Clamp Pin
5/16-18 x 1/2” Set Screw
Anchor Shaft
Anchor Tube Weldment
Clamp Spacer
Sealing Washer
5/16-18 Wing Nut
Tube Clamp Kit
Bearing Cap Assembly
Safety Cap
Anchor Tube Weldment
Cannonball Guard
Twin End Baffle (90)
Single Inlet Baffle (90)
Single Outlet Baffle (90)
Twin Inlet Baffle (90)
Twin Outlet Baffle (90)
Hairpin

3 0 De g ree
Sin g le Bo o t
6161
9301
4347
---4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
28873
---6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6832
---5009
8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
6833
------------------13906

Straight-Out
Single Boot

30 De gr ee
Tw in Boot

Straight-O ut
Tw in B oot

6187
36435
---6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
36433
---6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6832
26048
5009
8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
---------35998
35999
------13906

6874
36391
4347
---4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
---36354
6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6832
26048
5009
8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
---35843
36026
------------13906

6535
36398
---6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
---36354
6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6832
26048
5009
8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
---------------36000
36001
13906

1

These components may be ordered as a Model 90 Anchor Bearing Assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 35345 with Short Restrictor (except for 30° Single Boot Systems, order Part No. 35343 with Long Restrictor).
2

Items 2 through 55 and item 58 (as listed above) make up the Lower Boot Assemblies (Single or Twin).

3

Items 2 through 6 and item 58 may be ordered under Chore-Time Part No. 6284.

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M o d e l 9 0 B o o t C o mp o n e n ts (co n tin u ed )
The Item numbers below are associated with the parts list drawing on page 50.

I te m D e sc r ipt ion
---2
1B
23
33
43
53
7
8
10
11
12
22
23
26A
28 1
29 1
34 1
35 1
36 1
37 1
38 1
39
40
41
44 1
45 1
51
52
54
55
58 3

Straight-Thru
Si ngle T ande m

Complete System
Lower Boot Package
Straight Out Upper Boot
Transfer Plate Weldment
Slide
Slide Shield
Chain Assembly
Neoprene Seal
Seal Ring
Cannonball
Single Boot Body
Twin Boot Body Weldment
Back Plate Weldment
Clean-Out Cover
Tube Clamp Kit
5/16-18 x 3/8” Set Screw
5/8” Set Collar
Clamp Pin
5/16-18 x 1/2” Set Screw
Anchor Shaft
Anchor Tube Weldment
Clamp Spacer
Sealing Washer
5/16-18 Wing Nut
Tube Clamp Kit
Bearing Cap Assembly
Safety Cap
Single Inlet Baffle (90)
Single Outlet Baffle (90)
Twin Inlet Boot Baffle (90)
Twin Outlet Boot Baffle (90)
Hairpin

6281
36434
6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
36433
---6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6832
26048
5009
8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
35998
35999
------13906

Str aight-Thru
Tw in T ande m
6538
36388
6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
---36354
6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6832
26048
5009
8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
------36000
36001
13906

1

These components may be ordered as a Model 90 Anchor Bearing Assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 35345 with Short Restrictor.
2

Items 2 through 55 and item 58 (as listed above) make up the Lower Boot Packages (Single or Twin).

3

Items 2 through 6 and item 58 may be ordered under Chore-Time Part No. 6284.

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Mo d e l H M C B o o t C o mp o n e n ts
The Item numbers below are associated with the parts list drawing on page 50.

It e m D es c r ipti o n
---2
1A
1B
23
33
43
53
7
8
10
11
12
22
23
26
281
291
341
351
361
37 1
39
40
41
441
451
461
51
52
54
55
56
583

3 0 D e g re e
Si ngle Boot

Complete System
Lower Boot Assembly/Package
30 Degree Upper Boot
Straight-Through Upper Boot
Transfer Plate Weldment
Slide
Slide Shield
Chain Assembly
Neoprene Seal
Seal Ring
Cannonball
Single Boot Body
Twin Boot Body
Back Plate Weldment
Clean-Out Cover
Tube Clamp Kit
5/16-18 x 3/8” Set Screw
5/8” Set Collar
Clamp Pin
5/16-18 x 1/2” Set Screw
Anchor Shaft
Tube Anchor Weldment
Sealing Washer
5/16-18 Wing Nut
Tube Clamp Kit
Bearing Cap Assembly
Safety Cap
Anchor Tube Weldment
Single Inlet Baffle (HMC)
Single Outlet Baffle (HMC)
Twin Inlet Boot Baffle (HMC)
Twin Outlet Boot Baffle (HMC)
Twin Boot Body
Hairpin

7921
38507
4347
---4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
28873
---6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6839
---8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
6840
--------------13906

30 D e gre e
T wi n Boot

Singl e St r ai ghtThr u Tande m

Straight-Thru
Tw in T ande m

7920
38506
4347
---4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
------6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6839
---8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
6840
------------28933
13906

40082
40081
---6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
36433
---6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6839
36393
8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
---38638
38639
---------13906

36795
36796
---6093
4359
4357
4876
27374
5035
2612
3531
---36354
6298
6301
6721
1174
1386
4702
5095
6839
36393
8491
2146
6721
34830
29702
---------36797
36798
---13906

1

These components may be ordered as a Model HMC Anchor Bearing Assembly under Chore-Time Part No. 35344 with Long Restrictor (except for Tandem Systems, order Part No. 37241 with Short Restrictor).
2

Items 2 through 46 and item 58 (as listed above) make up the Lower Boot Assemblies/Packages (Single or Twin).

3

Items 2 through 6 and item 58 may be ordered under Chore-Time part no. 6284.

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Twin Boot Slide Assembly
(Part No. 36683)
Key Description
1
2
3
4
5

Part No.

Chain Assembly
Slide
Transfer Plate Assembly
Slide Shield Assembly
Hairpin

27374
14821
36642
14828
13906

Model 75, 90, & HMC Driver Assembly
K ey
1
2
3
4

D e s cr i p ti o n

P a rt N o .

Driver Weldment (Model 75 & HMC)
Driver Weldment (Model 90)
Anchor Clamp
5/16-18x1/2” Socket Hd Cap Screw
5/16-18x2-1/2” Socket Hd Cap Screw

7704
7706
7703
6850-3
6850-4

T h e M o de l 7 5 & H M C D r iv e r A s s em bl y m a y b e o r d er e d un d e r
C ho r e -T im e P a r t N o . 6 8 62 .
T h e M o d e l 90 D ri v e r A s s e m b ly m a y be or d e r ed un d e r
C ho r e -T im e P a r t N o . 6 8 61 .

Model 55 Driver Assembly
(Part No. 25687)
K ey
1
2
3
4

D e s cr i p ti o n
Drive Tube
Drive Block
1/4-20x1-1/2” Screw
Flat Washer

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P a rt N o .
2920
4642
5083-8
1484

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Trouble Shooting the FLEX-AUGER System
ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING THE
EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH.
Ma i n te na n c e an d r e p ai r to t he s y s t em mu s t b e pe r f or m e d by a q ua l i fi e d te c hn i c i an on l y .

P ro b l e m

Po s s i b l e C a u s e

C o r re c t ive A c t i o n

Delivery system will not
run.

No power to the system.

Check circuits, fuses, and on-off
switches on the equipment.

Bin level switch has stopped the
system due to lack of feed in the
boot.

Check feed supply and for possible bridging.

Motor overloaded and stopped.

Check for foreign material in the
line. Push the motor reset button.

Safety switch actuated in the
Control Unit (red pilot light will be
lit).

Determine reason for feed packing in the Control Unit. Feed level
switch out of adjustment?

Motor too small.

Use recommended size motor for
line length.

Low voltage (motor runs slow
and overheats).

Check line voltage at the motor;
use adequate size wire in circuits.

Foreign object in the auger
(motor runs, stalls, then auger
spins in reverse).

Check auger line, pull auger to
remove objects.

Motor wired in reverse (motor
runs, stalls, no feed conveyed).

Disconnect power and change
wire connections (direct drive
power unit shaft at rear of motor
turns clockwise).

Boot Anchor tight.

Check for Anchor binding.

Wet feed being conveyed or
allowed to stand in auger tubes.
Defective motor (over heats without load).

Clean auger and tubes; avoid
conveying wet feed or empty line
after each feeding. Replace
motor.

Motor overloads after
running briefly.

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P ro b l e m

Po s s i b l e C a u s e

C o r re c t ive A c t i o n

Motor runs, but auger
does not turn.

Sheared driver bolt at Control
Unit.

Replace driver bolt.

Broken power unit pinion.

Examine pinion on motor shaft;
replace BOTH gear head and
pinion in pinion is damaged.

Auger wears holes in
tubes.

Auger kinked or poorly brazed.

See Auger Brazing section in this
manual

Elbows wear out.

Auger is stretched too tight; horizontal L.H. turn; auger has been
run dry.

Lengthen auger; Install an Extension Hopper; wire Boot Switch
into system.

Excessive auger vibration and noise.

System has been operated too
often without feed (auger has
scored the auger tubes).

Wire a Boot Switch to stop the
system when the feed bin is
empty; replace damaged auger
tubes; be sure auger has proper
amount of stretch.

Tubes inadequately supported.

Support the tubes every 5’
(1.5 m) or closer.

Horizontal L.H. turn.

No outlet drops on or just before
an elbow; lengthen the auger;
install an Extension Hopper
ahead of elbows.

Fill system short cycles.

Control end feed level switch
does not provide large enough
feed differential.

Use a time clock to program
operating cycles. Use Control
end feed level switch w/lockout
and time clock.

Extension Hopper packs
full of feed.

Both switches on Extension Hopper are out of adjustment.

Adjust switches as specified in
maintenance section in this manual.

Second portion of
extended length system
will not start.

Lower switch on Extension Hopper out of adjustment.

Adjust switch as specified in the
maintenance section of this manual.

Feed level control at end of line
out of adjustment.

Examine and make necessary
adjustments; see feed level
switch adjustment instruction.

Too much Restrictor in the Boot.

Shorten Restrictor.

Too much feed is still dispensing
from drops ahead of Extension
Hopper.

Last outlet drop before Extension
Hopper must have full feed drop
out. NOTE: All feeders ahead of
hopper must complete filling
before feed reaches hopper.

Second portion of
extended length system
short cycles.

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Maintenance of the FLEX-AUGER System
T he F LE X - A UG ER F e ed D el i v e r y S y s te m r e qu i r e s m in i m um
m a i nt en a nc e . H ow ev e r, a r o u ti n e p er i o di c i n s pe c ti o n o f t he
e q ui p me n t wi l l p r e ve n t un n ec e s s a r y p r ob l e ms .
M a i nt en a nc e s h o ul d b e d on e b y a q u al i fi e d te c h ni c i a n.
A LWAY S D IS C O NN E CT P O W E R TO T H E S Y ST E M W H EN
S E RV IC IN G O R M AI NTA IN IN G T H E E Q UI P ME N T. FAI L U RE TO
D IS C O NN E CT P O W E R MAY CAU S E I NJ URY O R D EAT H.

1. P er i o di c a l l y c h ec k an d t ig h te n th e d e li v e r y s y s t em ha r d w a r e.
2. G r e as e b oo t b e ar i n gs o n gr e a s e f i tt in g s r eg u la r l y , u s i n g a n a u to mo t iv e or i nd us t r i al ty p e g r ea s e .
3. K ee p th e F L EX - A U G E R t u be s l ev e l . Ad j u s t i f ne c e s s ar y . W e ar i n c r ea s e s a t th e p oi n ts wh e r e tu be s s ag .
4. Re pl a c e th e P l a s ti c S hi p pi n g P l ug i n th e p o we r u n i t ge a r h e ad
w i th t he Ven t ed P l u g d ur i n g i ns t al l a ti o n of t h e P ow er Un i t.
5. Ch ec k t he o i l l e v el i n th e ge a r he a ds a t i n s ta l l at i on a nd e v er y 6
m o nt hs . Th e Pi p e Pl u g , o n t he s i d e o f t h e g ea r h ea d , i n di c a te s
p r o pe r oi l l e v el . A d d S A E 4 0W oi l wh en n e c es s a r y.
T he oi l i n th e g ea r h e ad s s ho ul d be r e p l ac e d e v er y 1 2 m on th s
w i th n e w SA E 40 W o i l .
A. Re m ov e th e bo tt om P i p e P l ug t o d r a in th e oi l . D i s c ar d u s ed
oi l in a c c o r da n c e wi t h l oc a l a nd na ti o na l c o d es .
B. W i pe an y de br is o ff th e m a gn e t on th e b o tt om Pi p e P l u g a nd
r ei n s ta l l . Re m ov e t he si d e P i pe Pl u g a nd ( to p) Ve nt P l u g.
C. S et t he po we r u n i t in th e ho r i z o nt al po s i ti o n.
D. 2- S t ag e G e ar He ad s : Ad d a pp r o x im a te l y 9 oz . ( 2 66 m l ) of
S A E 4 0 W oi l th r o ug h to p h o l e. Thi s s h o ul d be j us t en o ug h oi l
to r e a c h th e s i d e P ip e P l u g.
3- S t ag e G e ar He ad s ( 3 2 61 - 9 , 3 2 61 - 1 2, 3 26 1 - 14 ) : A dd
ap p r ox i m a te l y 1 3 o z . ( 38 4 m l ) of S A E 4 0 W o i l th r ou g h t op
ho l e . T hi s sh o ul d b e j us t e n ou g h oi l t o r e ac h t he s i d e P i pe
P lu g .
E. In s ta l l t he s i d e P i pe P l u g a nd ( t o p) Ve nt P l u g.
6. E x te ns i o n Ho p pe r Sw i tc h A d j us t m en t P r oc e d ur e :
A . CA UT ION : DI S CON NE CT P O W E R .
B . Ma k e s u r e n o fe ed is a ga i ns t t he P a d dl e .
C. T u r n a d ju s ti n g n ut c l o c k wi s e u nt i l s w it c h c l i c k s.
D . T u r n a d ju s ti n g n ut c o u nt er c l o c k w i s e u n ti l s w it c h c l i c k s .
E . T ur n ad j us t i ng nu t c ou n te r c l oc k w i s e on e h al f t ur n .
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7. If th e s y s te m i s n o t t o be u s e d fo r a n e xt e nd e d pe r i od o f ti m e,
r em o ve al l t h e fe ed fr o m th e a u ge r l i n es .
D i s c on n ec t po w e r to th e s y s t em to pr e v en t a c c i de n ta l ly s t ar t i ng
t h e s y s te m.
8. If t he s y s te m m us t be di s a s s em b le d , ex t r e me c au ti o n m u s t be
u s e d to p r e v en t i n ju r y fr o m s p r in g i ng a u ge r.
A. Di s c o nn e c t p ow er t o t h e
e n ti r e s y s t em .
B. P ul l t h e A nc h o r a n d
B e a r in g A s s em b ly a n d
a p pr o x . 1 8 ” ( 4 5 c m ) o f
a u ge r o u t of t he bo o t.
C. P la c e a c l am p o r lo c k i n g
p l i er s on t he a ug e r t o
p r e v en t i t fr o m s p r i ng i n g ba c k i nt o th e au ge r
t ub e s .
D. Re m ov e A n c ho r an d B e ar i n g A s s em b l y.
E. C a r ef ul l y r el e as e t h e c l am p s e c ur i n g th e a ug e r.
CA UTI O N: S t a nd c l ea r. ..t he a uge r w il l s pr in g ba ck in t o
the tubes.
F. R e m ov e t h e r em a i ni n g s y s te m c o m po n en ts i n t he o p po s i te
o r d er th e y w er e i n s ta l l ed , a c c or d i ng t o t hi s ma n ua l .
9. Re pl a c i ng t h e ba tt e r y i n t he A g r i - Ti me r :
A. Di s c o nn e c t e l e c tr i c a l s e r v ic e a t t he b r e ak e r.
B. Re m ov e t he ( 2) s c r ew s a n d th e f ac e o f th e t i me r.
C

Re pl a c e t he e x i s ti n g ba t te r i es wi t h ne w b at te r i es .

D. Us e e x i s ti n g wi r e t i es to s e c u r e th e n ew b a tt er i e s i n p l ac e .
E. Re i ns t al l t he f ac e o f t he t im e r a nd s e c ur e u s i ng ( 2 ) s c r e ws
p r e v i ou s l y r e mo v e d.
F. R e c on n ec t e l ec t r i c al s er v i c e t o th e s y s t em .
10 . Pr ox i m i ty S w i tc h A d j us t me n t P r oc e d ur e s :
T h e P r ox i m i ty S wi t c h i n c l ud es a n ad j us t a bl e de l ay . T h e d e la y
m ay be s e t f r om 1 s ec o nd to 1 0 m i nu te s .
A. Us e a s m al l s c r e w d r iv e r p r ov i d ed to tu r n t h e D el a y A d j us t m e nt S c r e w ( s e e fi g ur e o n p a ge 6 2) . Tu r n th e s c r ew c ou n te r
c l o c k w i s e u nt i l th e l i g ht s t ay s on . Tu r n th e s c r e w c lo c k w is e
o n e c om p l et e r e v ol u ti o n. Th i s s e ts th e d el a y t o 1 s e c on d .
B. To i n c r ea s e th e d e la y, t ur n th e De l ay A d ju s t me n t S c r ew
clockwise.
Wat c h th e i n d ic a t or l i g ht ; qu i c k fl a s he s = s h o r te r t im e d el a y,
s l o w fl a s he s = l on g er ti m e d el a y.
T h e P r o x i mi t y S w it c h i s s h i pp e d wi t h th e s e n s it i v it y p r e s et a t t he
fa c to r y . Th i s s et ti n g i s ad e qu a te fo r m o s t f e ed t y pe s a nd
c on d i ti o ns . Ho we v er if th e s en s i ti v i ty d oe s n ee d to be a dj u s te d,
c ar ef ul l y f o ll o w th e s e i ns t r uc t i on s :

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A . A l lo w p o we r to be s up p l ie d to th e s w it c h f o r a t l e a s t 1 5 m i nu te s
t o p r o pe r l y wa r m th e s en s o r. Ch o r e- Ti m e r ec o m me n ds w i r i ng
t he pr o x i m it y s wi tc h to ha v e a c o ns t an t 2 20 V. s u p pl y. S e e t he
w ir in g d i ag r a ms pr o v i d ed w i th t he P r o x i m it y S w i tc h .
B . Se t t he P r ox i m i ty S w i t c h t im e de l ay t o 1 s e c o nd as s p ec i f ie d i n
t he i n s tr u c t io n s o n p ag e 6 1.
C . Us e a s m al l s c r e w dr i v e r t o r e mo v e th e c a ul k c o n c ea l i ng t he
S e ns i t iv i t y A d j us t me n t S cr ew ( s e e fi g u r e be l o w) .
D . I MP O RTA N T: A P r o x i mi t y S wi t c h m ay be u s e d i n a fe e d b in bo ot
t o s hu t th e f i ll s y s te m d ow n w he n it no long er se ns es f ee d.
A P r o xi m i ty S wi t ch ma y a l s o b e u s ed a s a fe ed le v e l s wi t c h at
t he c o n tr o l e nd o f th e l i ne . In t h is ap p li c a ti o n th e s w it c h i s u s ed
t o s hu t th e s y s t em do w n w h en i t s en se s f e ed.
Be f or e a dj u s ti n g th e P r ox i m i ty S w it c h , c a r e fu l ly c on s i de r h ow
y o u wa nt t he s w it c h to r e ac t w he n i t s e n se s f ee d . F or ad d it i on
i n fo r m at io n , se e t he i n s tr u c ti o ns s hi p pe d wi t h th e Pr ox i m it y
S w it c h.
G r ea te r s wi t c h s en s i ti v i t y i s ac h i ev e d b y t u r ni n g th e S e n s it i v it y
A d ju s t me n t Sc r ew c l o c k w i s e.
Le s s s wi t c h s e n s it i v it y i s ac h i e v ed b y tu r ni n g th e S e n s it i v it y
A d ju s t me n t Sc r ew c o un t er c l o c k w i s e .
No te t he s c r e w o r ie n ta ti o n be f or e b e gi n ni n g a dj u s tm en t . A d j us t
t he S e n si t i v it y A d j us t m en t S c r ew 1 /4 t u r n, t es t s w it c h , c o n ti n ue
a dj u s ti n g a s r e qu i r e d.

P r o xi m i t y S w i t ch ( En d V i ew )
K ey
1
2
3
4

De sc r ipt i on
S en s i ti v i ty A d j us t me n t S c r e w
De l ay A dj u s tm e nt S c r e w
In d ic a to r Li g ht
P ow er Co r d

Cementing the PVC Auger Tube
T he a uger tu bes a nd elbow s f or the FLE X- AU G ER syste ms ar e mad e of sp ecially for m ulate d P VC t ubing. U se the PV C solvent cement t o make str ong, re liable
bo nds.
F OLL OW DI RE CT IO NS O N TH E C AN F OR S AFE H AN DL ING OF CE MEN T.
1.

B e sure t ube is cut of f squar ely. R emove burr s fro m ou tside and in side the
en d of the tube .

2.

D ry fit all par ts. Tube should fit insid e bel led e nd of ne xt t ube t o f ull depth
w itho ut e xce ss for ce.

3.

C lean surf aces t o b e joi ned. SU RF AC ES MU ST BE FR EE OF DI RT OR
G R EA SE!

4.

A pply a gener ous coat of ce me nt to bot h the insid e of the bel led end and
ou tside of the other t ube. Be sure cement cover s all of the joint ar ea so
t here are no b are spots.

5.

Quickly join t he tu bes, gi ving th em a t wist ing mot ion to bri ng the m into
al ignment as t hey ar e joi ned.

6.

K eep pressur e on the joint unt il th e PV C cement sets u p.

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Livestock and Poultry Feed Consumption
POULTRY
P o u lt r y a pp l i c at i on s us e a ut o ma ti c f ee d in g s y s te m s s iz e d fo r th e bu i l di n g d e ns i t y . T h e
F LE X - A U G E R F ee d D el i v er y S y s te m ’s d el i v er y r a te s h o ul d b e s i z ed t o m at c h o r e x c ee d
t h e s um of t he d e l iv e r y r at es of t h e au to m at i c f ee d er s s up p l ie d .
C HO RE - TI ME Flo o r Fe e d in g S y st em s

D e li ve r y Ra t e s

M o de l C , C2 , H2 , a nd G w it h 2 16 R P M P ow e r U ni t . . . . . . 10 .8 l b s o r 4. 89 k g / mi n .*
M o de l C , C2 , H2 , a nd G w it h 3 48 R P M P ow e r U ni t . . . . . . 17 .0 l b s o r 7. 71 k g / mi n .*
M o de l A T F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 .0 l b s o r 8. 16 k g / mi n .*
P a n B r e ed e r Fe e de r Sy s t e m . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 .0 l b s o r 15 .8 7 k g /m i n. *
U L TRA F L O B r ee d er Fe ed er ( p er Ho p pe r ) . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 .0 l b s o r 23 .5 8 k g /m i n. *
U L T RA P A N F e ed i ng S ys t e m ( p er Ho pp e r ) . . . . . . . . . . . .

50 .0 l b s or 22 .6 8 k g/ m in . *

* B a s ed o n 4 0 l bs / ft 3 d en s i ty ( 64 k g/ m3 )

HOGS
L iv e we igh t-lbs / Hog

Tota l A ve r age Da i ly Fe ed-l bs /H ea d

1 0 - 25 ( 4. 5- 1 1 .3 k g ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . 2 ( .5 4 k g )
2 5 - 50 ( 11 .3 - 2 2. 7 k g ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. 5 ( 1 .1 3 k g)
5 0 - 75 ( 22 .7 - 3 4 k g ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. 0 ( 1 .8 1 k g)
7 5 - 12 5 ( 3 4 - 56 .7 k g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5. 2 ( 2 .3 5 k g)
1 2 5- 1 7 5 ( 5 6. 7- 7 9 .4 k g ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6. 7 ( 3 .0 4 k g)
1 7 5- 2 2 5 ( 7 9. 4- 1 0 2 k g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. 8 ( 3 .5 4 k g)
G es t at i ng S o ws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ( 2. 2 6 k g)

DAIRY
M i lk /C ow / Da y- l bs A ve r ag e

Conc e nt r at e s */ Co w /D ay - l bs A ve r ag e

3 0 ( 1 3 .6 1 k g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ( 4 . 53 k g )
5 0 ( 2 2 .6 8 k g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 ( 9 . 07 k g )
7 0 ( 3 1 .7 5 k g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 ( 1 3 .6 1 k g )
8 0 ( 3 6 .2 8 k g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 ( 1 8 .1 4 k g )
TO D E TE RM IN E TH E RU NN IN G TI ME P E R DA Y - Mu l ti p l y th e nu m be r o f an i ma l s b y th e
f e ed c o n s um p ti o n/ he a d fi g ur e s fr o m th e c h ar t s t o g et T ot al Fe ed C on s u mp t io n .
- D iv i d e To ta l F ee d C on s u mp ti o n b y t he s t a te d d el i v er y r a te o f t he F LE X - A UG ER F ee d
D e li v e r y S y s t em t o ge t r u nn i ng t i me p e r d ay in m i n ut es . D i v id e th i s b y 6 0 to g e t r un ni n g
t i me pe r d a y i n h ou r s .

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THA NK - Y OU f o r p u r c h a s in g a C h o r e -T ime
F L E X - A UGE R F ee d D e liv e r y S ys te m.

Made to work.
Built to last.

Revisions to this Manual
Page No

Description of Change

33

Added page showing the Flex-Auger boots and Baffle locations

37

Added page showing the wiring diagram for a Proximity Drop Tube Switch

41

Corrected Suspension Kit Information

41,44,46,48
48

Changed Tube Clamp Part Number for the Model 55
Straight Liquid Tight Fitting removed

54,55

Part Numbers for the Model 75 Tube Anchor Weldment and Bearing Cap changed

53-58

Chain and Ring replaced with a Chain Assembly

Contact your nearby Chore-Time distributor or representative for additional parts and information.
Chore-Time Equipment, A Division of CTB, Inc.
P.O. Box 2000, Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 U.S.A.
Phone: 219-658-4101 • E-Mail: ctb@ctbinc.com
Printed in the U.S.A.

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