Chore-Time ULTRAFLO Cage Free Setup guide

For additional parts and information, contact your nearest Chore-Time distributor or representative.

Find your nearest distributor at: www.choretime.com/contacts

CTB, Inc.

PO Box 2000

Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA

Phone (574) 658-4101

Email: choretime@choretime.com

Internet: www.choretime.com

Cage Free ULTRAFLO®

Feeding System

MC2507AJune 2022

Installation and Operators Manual

Contents

Topic Page

MC2507A 2

Chore Time Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Follow Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Decal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DANGER: Moving Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

DANGER: Electrical Hazard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Planning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Recommended Power Unit Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Feeder Loop Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Trough Lengths . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Loop Width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Suspended and Stand Feed Loop Systems Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Suspended Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Stand Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Power Lift Winch Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Attaching Winch Support to Trusses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Main Winch Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Cable Routing at Winch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Wrapping Cable on Winch Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Ceiling Hook Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Suspension Drop Lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Suspension Drop Line Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Loop Components Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Intake Cup and Elbows Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Clean-Out Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Trough, Trough Hangers, and Perch Tubes Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

3 Perch Feeder Supports, Perch Tubes, & Angle Braces (For resting on Stands). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Connecting Trough Sections together and Trough End Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Trough Section End Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Power Unit Base Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

ULTRAFLO® Auger Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Auger Connector Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Power Unit Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Suspending the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Trough Hanger Suspension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Suspension at Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Suspension at Elbows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Suspension at Power Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Static Chain (Not Supplied). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Parts Listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

ULTRAFLO® Cage Free Feeder Line Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Part Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Clean-Out Assembly (Part No. 13405) and Lock Kit (Part No. 57375). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Power Unit and Driver Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Miscellaneous Suspension Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Winch (Part No. 47687) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

MC2507A

Chore Time Limited Warranty

Chore-Time Group, a division of CTB, Inc. (“Chore-Time”) warrants the new CHORE-TIME Floor Feeding Parts

manufactured by Chore-Time to be free from defects in material or workmanship under normal usage and conditions, for

One (1) year from the date of installation by the original purchaser (“Warranty”). Chore-Time provides for an extension of

the aforementioned Warranty period (“Extended Warranty Period”) with respect to certain Product parts (“Component

Part”) as set forth in the table below. If such a defect is determined by Chore-Time to exist within the applicable period,

Chore-Time will, at its option, (a) repair the Product or Component Part free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture or

(b) replace the Product or Component Part free of charge, F.O.B. the factory of manufacture. This Warranty is not

transferable, and applies only to the original purchaser of the Product.

CONDITIONS AND LIMITATIONS

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, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES AS TO

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES. CHORE-TIME shall not be liable for any direct,

indirect, incidental, consequential or special damages which any purchaser may suffer or claim to suffer 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. Some jurisdictions prohibit limitations on implied warranties and/or the exclusion or

limitation of such damages, so these limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives the original

purchaser specific legal rights. You may also have other rights based upon your specific jurisdiction.

Compliance with federal, state and local rules which apply to the location, installation and use of the Product are the

responsibility of the original purchaser, and CHORE-TIME shall not be liable for any damages which may result from non-

compliance with such rules.

The following circumstances shall render this Warranty void:

• Modifications made to the Product not specifically delineated in the Product manual.

• Product not installed and/or operated in accordance with the instructions published by the CHORE-TIME.

• All components of the Product are not original equipment supplied by CHORE-TIME.

• Product was not purchased from and/or installed by a CHORE-TIME authorized distributor or certified representative.

• Product experienced malfunction or failure resulting from misuse, abuse, mismanagement, negligence, alteration, acci-

dent, or lack of proper maintenance, or from lightning strikes, electrical power surges or interruption of electricity.

• Product experienced corrosion, material deterioration and/or equipment malfunction caused by or consistent with the

application of chemicals, minerals, sediments or other foreign elements.

• Product was used for any purpose other than for the care of poultry and livestock.

The Warranty and Extended Warranty may only be modified in writing by an officer of CHORE-TIME. CHORE-TIME

shall have no obligation or responsibility for any representations or warranties made by or on behalf of any distributor,

dealer, agent or certified representative.

Effective: April, 2014

CTB, Inc.

PO Box 2000

Milford, Indiana 46542-2000 USA

Phone (574) 658-4101

Email: choretime@choretime.com

Internet: www.choretime.com

Component Part Extended Warranty Period

RXL Fan (except motors and bearings) Three (3) Years

TURBO® Fan (except motors and bearings) Three (3) Years

TURBO® Fan fiberglass housing, polyethylene cone, and cast aluminum blade. Lifetime of Product

TURBO® fan motor and bearings. Two (2) Years

Chore-Time® Poultry Feeder Pan Three (3) Years

Chore-Time® Rotating Centerless Augers (except where used in applications involving high

moisture feed stuffs exceeding 17%)

Ten (10) Years

Chore-Time Steel Auger Tubes Ten (10) Years

ULTRAFLO® Breeder Feeding System auger and feed trough. Five (5) Years

ULTRAPAN® Feeding System augers . Five (5) Years

Introduction

4MC2507A

Chore-Time has designed the ULTRAFLO®Cage Free Feeding System to feed Poultry Livestock within a

Structured and/or Floor feeding environment.

Feed is delivered to the Intake Cups by a Chore-Time FLEX-AUGER System. Feed is drawn out of the Intake Cups

by the ULTRAFLO®Floor Feeder Auger. Chore-Time does not recommend feeding pellets with the ULTRAFLO®

system.

The system is designed to feed 4 birds per foot (13 birds per meter) of trough. The feeder will deliver feed at a rate

of 80 feet (24.4 m) per minute. The Feeder Auger will hold approximately .55 pounds of feed per foot (.82 kg of

feed per meter).

The Auger serves as a stirring devise as it delivers feed around the loop.

The ULTRAFLO®Feeder uses the Chore-Tronics 3 Control. The fill system and feeder lines are controlled by

separate channels. The length of run time will be set when the system is first operated. The length of run time is

adjustable and may be changed. The Control also allows settings for number of feedings per day.

Introduction

MC2507A

Safety Information

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 decals immediately.

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. This equipment is designed to be installed and operated as safely as

possible...however, hazards do exist.

Understanding Signal Words

Signal words are used in conjunction with the safety–alert symbol to identify the severity of the warning.

DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or

serious injury.

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in death or

serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate

injury.

Follow Safety Instructions

Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on your equipment safety signs. Follow recommended

precautions and safe operating practices.

Keep safety signs in good condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs.

Caution!

Decal Descriptions

DANGER: Moving Parts

Disconnect electrical power before working on system, equipment may

start automatically. Otherwise personal injury will result.

Severe personal injury will result if the equipment is operated without

covers properly installed.

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.

Electrical disconnects and over current protection are not supplied with the equipment.

Use caution when working with the Auger--springing

auger may cause personal injury.

Planning

6MC2507A

Carefully planning the system prior to beginning the installation will save time and effort.

Recommended Power Unit Locations

See Figure 2 for Power Unit locations.

Houses up to 440’ (134 m)

Two Power Units are recommended. These Power Units should be located at the center of the loop and

directly across from one another for ease of wiring. (See Figure 2, page 7)

Houses 441’ to 750’ (135m to 229 m)

Four Power Units are recommended. These Power Units should also be spaced evenly around the system.

To determine the proper placement of the power units, add the total length of the system, including 4’ (1.2

m) for each 90 degree elbow, and divide by 4. This will give an approximate distance between Power

Units, round up or down to the nearest suspension drop line. The Power Units should be evenly spaced

directly across from each other in the system. The Power Units should be placed in positions (See

Figure 2, page 7).

Planning

Center of Loop

Minimum 50’ [15.2 m]

Power Unit to Elbow Distance

Minimum 50’ [15.2 m]

Power Unit to Elbows

Figure 1.Power Unit Locations

Two Power Unit System

Up to 440 feet (134 m)

Four Power Unit System

441’ to 750’ (135m to 229 m)

Planning

MC2507A

Feeder Loop Layout

Adequate overhead structure must be provided to support the weight of the Feeder, Birds, Power Units, etc.

1.Suspensions Drop Lines should always line up with Trusses. If attaching drop lines to Trusses is impossible,

adequate load baring structure must be provided.

2.Stagger Drop Lines as shown. When Staggered, Drops are spaced 4’ [1.2 m] or 5’ [1.5 m] apart to coincide

with 8’ [2.4 m] or 10’ [3 m] Truss Spacing.

3.Each 90° Elbow needs its own Suspension Drop.

4.Extra Drop Lines need to be added to support Power Units.

Trough Lengths

Troughs are available in 8’ [2.4m] and 10’ [3m] lengths. This allows for Troughs to line up with Trusses.

1.Plan so that Trusses line up with suspension points near Trough Joints. (See Figure 2.)

Loop Width

The ULTRAFLO®Feeder loop is 44" [1.12 m] wide (minimum). Additional width may be achieved by adding

a straight section of tube between Elbows.

Alternate Drop Lines every 4’ [1.2m] or 5’

[1.5m] (Depends on truss spacings)

Item Description

1 Suspension Drop Line

2 Auger Travel

3 44" [1.12 m] wide (minimum)

4 4’ [1.2 m] or 5’ [1.5 m]

5Bin

6Scale

7 Screener

8 Intake Cup

9 Clean-out

10 Suspension Drop Line at Elbows

to prevent Elbow sagging

Figure 2.Feeder Loop Layout

To next loop

Trough Joints

Approximately 6"

[15.2 cm] from

Truss centers

Installation

8MC2507A

Suspended and Stand Feed Loop Systems Installation

The feeder line suspension is a vital part of your feeding system. Take time to thoroughly plan the system to insure

proper operation.

Suspended Systems

Suspended ULTRAFLO® Floor Feeders typically utilize two types of suspension:

Winch-able: A winch-able cable system for raising and lowering the empty feeder loops during

installation and house clean-out.

Static Chain Suspension: A Static Chain Suspension used to support the load of the Feeding System,

feed and birds during regular operation.

1.Suspension Systems have a maximum length of 120’ [36.5 m].

2.A single Winch and suspension system is required to raise and lower the entire Feed Loop.

3.Double Back Pulleys required at the Winch.

4.Special Pulley Assemblies are required to route the Cable.

5.A suspension line is required on each side of any Power Unit to support the weight adequately.

6.A suspension line is required on each side of an Intake Cup to support the weight adequately.

Determine where the feeder line is to be installed. Mark a straight line on the ceiling or rafters the full length of

the feeder line. Use a string, chalk line, or the winch cable, temporarily attached with staples, to mark the line.

Center the line directly over where the feeder is to be installed.

Two cable clamps are required to connect the main cable to the Double Back Pulley.

One cable clamp is required to connect each drop line to the main cable.

Stand Systems

The ULTRAFLO® Feeder Loops are designed to sit on Stands with the use of Supports. If you are installing a

Stand system, Skip to “Loop Components Installation” on page 18

Installation

MC2507A

Power Lift Winch Installation

Power Lift Winch Support (Steel or Wood)

Item Description

1 Power Lift Winch Support: 2'' x 8'' [50 x 200 mm] board spanning at least 3 trusses.

2Power Lift Winch

3Truss

4 Cable Hook: Install as shown.

5 5/16-18 Bolt, Washer, and Locknut (In parts package)

6 Angle Iron: Long enough to span 2 Trusses.

7 3/8" [9.5mm] Thick Steel Mounting Plate

8 Long enough to span 2 Trusses

9 Long enough to span 3 Trusses

Wood Truss Installation Steel Truss Installation

Figure 3.Power Lift Winch Support

Installation

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Attaching Winch Support to Trusses

Figure 4. Mounting the Power Lift Winch and Support to Trusses

Item Description

1 Feeder Line

2 Winch & Winch Support

3Winch Centered directly over Feeder Line

4Lag Bolts

5 Steel Truss

6 Wood Truss

Wood Truss Installation Steel Truss Installation

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