Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 1 GROW-DISK™ Feed System FEED SYSTEM ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 2 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Table of Contents Safety Information .....................................................................................................................................................4 General Safety Notes .................................................................................................................................................5 General Assembly / Operation Notes ........................................................................................................................6 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Principle of Operation ...................................................................................................7 Installation Layout Examples......................................................................................................................................8 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Specifications.................................................................................................................9 Principle of Operation for the Grower Select GROW-DISK™ Drive Unit ..................................................................10 GROW-DISK™ Drive Unit Assembly Requirements ..................................................................................................10 Suspension of the Drive Unit ......................................................................................................................11 Drive Unit Hanging Kit Parts List (WL10022012-HK) ...................................................................................11 GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Tubes Assembly Requirements.........................................................................................12 Assembly / Layout of Conveyer Tubes (HSFT2375) ....................................................................................12 Connection of Conveyer Tube to Drive Unit (HSCD401).............................................................................13 Connection of Conveyer Tube to Chain Disk Fill Hopper (HSCD304-4).......................................................13 Connection of Conveyer Tube to Feed Sensor Sight Tube (HSCD-900) ......................................................14 GROW-DISK™ Corner Assembly Requirements .......................................................................................................15 Installation of Corners (HSCD505)............................................................................................................................16 GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Chain Installation Requirements ......................................................................................18 GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Chain Installation ..............................................................................................................18 GROW-DISK™ Outlet Drop Assembling / Installation ..............................................................................................21 GrowerSELECT HS660S Feed Line Drop Adaptor Installation.....................................................................22 GROW-DISK™ Sow Drop Assembling / Installation ..................................................................................................23 HSSD558 8 Pound Sow Drop Feeder ...........................................................................................................25 HSSD60C 8 Pound Sow Drop Center Drop Feeder 60mm with Guard........................................................26 GrowerSELECT Feed Line Sow Drop Installation ........................................................................................27 GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System Installation ...............................................................................................................28 GrowerSELECT HS693 Feed Line Control Unit Installation .........................................................................29 HS693 Feed Line Control Unit ....................................................................................................................31
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 3 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ HSCD200 System Controller..............................................................................................................32 Recommended HSCD200 System Controller Settings (amps, delay times, etc.) ........................................32 Wiring Diagram - HS693 to HSCD200..........................................................................................................33 Wiring Diagram - HS593 to HSCD200..........................................................................................................33 HSCD200 Current Sensor..........................................................................................................................................34 Grow-Disk Controller Current Sensor Settings............................................................................................34 Wiring – Current Sensor Single / 3-Phase ...................................................................................................35 Wiring Diagram – HSCD-100-SS to HSCD200: .............................................................................................36 Drive Unit Chain Safety Switch and Door Switch .....................................................................................................37 Drive Unit Chain Safety Switch.................................................................................................................................37 Wiring of Chain Safety Switch ,Toggle Switch and Door Switch ..............................................................................38 GrowerSELECT™ HS11 Feed Sensor .........................................................................................................................39 Mounting:....................................................................................................................................................40 Adjustment:.................................................................................................................................................41 For Normally Closed (NC) Sensor Set-up:....................................................................................................42 GROW-DISK™ Initial Operation/ Start Up Requirements.........................................................................................43 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Initial Operation/ Start Up..............................................................................43 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Maintenance................................................................................................................46 Maintenance Pressure Washing Procedure................................................................................................48 Maintenance Safety Switch Inspection.......................................................................................................49 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................................50 Grower Select Chain Feeding Components / Parts List............................................................................................51 HSCD505 Corner Parts - Grower Select....................................................................................................................56 Corner Parts List .......................................................................................................................................................57 Hog Slat Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................................................58
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 4 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Safety Information Caution, Warning, and Danger decals have been placed on the equipment to warn of potential dangerous situations. Care should be taken to keep this information intact and easy to read at all times. Replace missing or damaged safety signs. Safety – Alert Symbol This is a safety-alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment, be alert to the potential or personal injury. GrowerSelect 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 and death. CAUTION – identifies hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Warning – Moving Parts Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts. Chain Disk can cut and crush. Severe personal injury will result if the electrical power is not disconnected prior to servicing the unit. DANGER – ELECTROCUTION HAZARD Disconnect electrical power before inspecting or servicing equipment unless maintenance instructions specifically states otherwise. Ground all electrical equipment for safety. All electrical wiring must be done by a qualified electrician in accordance with local and national electrical 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.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 5 GROW-DISK™ Feed System General Safety Notes The assembly, installation, and maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel. • Safety notes and warnings in these instructions and on the system equipment must be followed. Failure to follow specified instructions may cause damage to equipment and/or personal injury or death. • All components in the GROW-DISK™ chain system must be transported and assembled properly. • System may only be operated if all the necessary emergency and alarm systems are connected and operational. • System must be maintained at regular intervals. • Only manufacturer-approved components and accessories may be operated in conjunction with the system. • A lockable main switch must be installed between the controls and the main power capable of shutting the system down. It must be ensured that the system cannot be turned on by a third party. • Before components in the feed system are opened, the chain must have come to a complete stop. • Work on the feed system may only be carried out with the corresponding safety equipment (work gloves etc.). • All system parts must be properly grounded to guard against electrical shock. • The system may only be operated if all components are closed (driving unit, deflector corner pieces, and feed receiving station). • The system must be switched off immediately if the conveyor chain is blocked. • In systems with two or more feed bins in a row, only one bin may dispense feed into the feed system. • The system can be started automatically using the controls. It must be ensured that no persons can reach into dangerous places with their hands. • The safety equipment may not be switched to inactive. • The feed system may only be repaired by persons who are authorized by the manufacturer. • These instructions are to be submitted to the system operator following successful assembly. • Always wear protective clothing and any applicable Personal Protective Equipment (Safety Glasses and/or Ear Plugs) when working with the equipment. • Discarded materials, equipment, and boxes should be recycled in accordance with local and national codes. Note: System is to be wired in accordance with all applicable local and national electrical wiring codes. All wiring sizes and fuse capacities are to be sized according to applicable electrical code specifications or other regulations.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 6 GROW-DISK™ Feed System General Assembly / Operation Notes Prior to performing any work on Grow-Disk Feed System, read this entire manual. This assembly/operating instructions manual is intended to provide guidelines for the installation of system. Instructions should be considered as recommendations only. Actual installation may vary depending on specific conditions. Wiring diagrams are included within this manual. Instructions should only be carried out by a qualified technician. This person must have a good understanding of technical issues and drawings in both mechanical and electrical areas. The system is only suitable for operation in dry areas. System parts that are assembled outside the house must be adequately protected against moisture. Do not pressure wash the drive unit, chain disk fill hopper, unsealed corners, proximity switch, controller or any other electronic components. The surfaces on which the system parts are assembled must be able to withstand the static loads. The GROW-DISK™ Feed System must not exceed any of the design criteria (See Grow-Disk Feed System Specifications on page 9). Refer to Grow-Disk HSCD-200 System Controller (Hog Slat part # HSMANUAL-163) for system control. Refer to GROW-FLEX™ AUGER SYSTEM Manual (Hog Slat part # HSMANUAL-020) for proper installation of the GROW-FLEX™ AUGER SYSTEM. The feed system is intended for the transportation of feed. Maximum running time of the system may not exceed 4 hours per day. Only dry feed may be transported in the feed conveyor system (maximum residual moisture = 14%, maximum filling level = 50%). The feed can be floury, crumbly, or in pellets.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 7 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ Feed System Principle of Operation Figure 1. The structure of the GROW-DISK™ Feed System depends on the conditions at the site and must be designed individually. The delivered quantity of corners (1) and the length of the conveyer tubes (2) are calculated by the seller. The manufacturer must be consulted before any extension of the feed conveyer system with corner pieces and / or conveyer tubes. The GROW-DISK™ Feed system is a closed loop made up of conveyer tubes (2) and corner (1) pieces. The feed is distributed by a GROW-FLEX™ AUGER SYSTEM to the chain disk fill hopper (3). The fill level can be monitored at the conveyer tube with the GROWER-SELECT Control Tube (clear tube) if provided. The drive unit (4) pulls a closed conveyer chain through the conveyer tube system. The conveyer chain (5) transports the feed to the feed dispensing stations with drop tubes (6). Depending on the shutter position of the outlet drops or sow drops (open or closed), the feed is either let out of the conveyer tubes or transported further. The shutdown proximity switch (7) located near the last feed dispenser station stops the drive unit so that no feed can be transported past the last feed dispenser station. 1 2 3 6 4 5 7
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 8 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Installation Layout Examples Gestation Farrowing Finishing
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 9 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ Feed System Specifications Table below shows the technical specifications of the GROW-DISK™ Feed transportation system and the critical design criterias. The GROW-DISK™ Feed System must not exceed any of these design criterias. Refer to GROW-FLEX™ AUGER SYSTEM Manual (Hog Slat part # HSMANUAL-020) for proper installation of the GROW-FLEX™ AUGER SYSTEM. GROW-DISK™ Applications Breeding / Gestation *Maximum Effective Length 1,800 Ft Nursery / Finisher *Systems over 1200 Ft will require a motor soft starter. Farrowing GROW-DISK™ Drive Unit Motor Size 1.1kW (1-1/2 HP) 60Hz Single Phase 1725 RPM Speed 115 Ft/minute Maximum Runtime 4 hours / day GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System Model 75 (300) Gear Motor output speed 156 RPM Feed Delivery (single bin) 21.5 Lbs/minute GROW-DISK™ Corner Maximum qty. per system 24 Effective length reduction 25 Ft/corner GROW-DISK™ Conveyer tube Dimensions 2.375" O.D., 20 Ft long Material Welded galvanized steel tube Maximum installed length 1,700 Ft GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Chain Dimensions 1.732" O.D. Disk Length per bag 164 Ft Running Direction None Maximum Runtime = Maximum daily feed requirement divided by Feed Delivery per minute Effective Length Calculation Effective Components Qty. Multiplier Length GROW-DISK™ Conveyer tube 320 1 320 GROW-DISK™ Corner 4 20 80 400
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 10 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Principle of Operation for the Grower Select GROW-DISK™ Drive Unit The Drive Unit is an enclosed stainless steel housing with a spring loaded idler tensioning wheel, a drive sprocket wheel, and a safety switch to shut down the system if it becomes obstructed by a foreign object or has incorrect conveyer chain tension. The drive sprocket wheel pulls the conveyer chain out of the conveyer tube system. The guide wheel takes the chain back into the conveyer tube system on the other side of drive unit. Correct chain tension is automatically adjusted by a spring loaded tensioning wheel. The Drive Unit is designed so that if feed enters the unit, it is able to carry it back out again. Because of this, the Drive Unit can be placed anywhere in the system as long as it is accessible and away from potential traffic areas. The best position to locate the Drive Unit is between the last dispensing point and the Chain Disk Fill Hopper. Ideally, the Drive Unit can be suspended from ceiling but can also be mounted to the wall via brackets. The entire Drive Unit weighs around 200 pounds. If it is suspended, make sure it is mounted properly to avoid structural damage and bodily injury. GROW-DISK™ Drive Unit Assembly Requirements The GROW-DISK™ Drive Unit must be installed in such a way that it meets all the following conditions. • Drive Unit must be mounted horizontally and securely. MUST BE LEVEL WHEN INSTALLED! • Assemble Drive Unit so internal components and the motor on the backside are accessible. • Distance between the input-side of drive unit to corner must be a minimum of 8 feet. • Distance between the output-side of drive unit to corner must be a minimum of 4 feet. • The Chain Disk Fill Hopper must be placed on the output side of Drive Unit and mounted horizontally. • The connections for the Drive Unit and the Chain Disk Fill Hopper must be aligned with one another. • Do not assemble any feed dispensers between the Drive Unit and Chain Disk Fill Hopper. • Shutdown proximity switch must be installed either in or after the last feed dispenser. CHAIN INTAKE SIDE CHAIN OUTGOING SIDE
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 11 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Suspension of the Drive Unit • Screw cup hooks (A) securely into ceiling approximately 32” apart from one another to provide a stable suspension. • Place turnbuckle (B) onto lag eye bolts in ceiling. • Connect quick link (C) to turnbuckle and one end of chain (D). • Place second quick link (C) to chain at approximately the desired height for drive unit. • Attach eye bolt (E) to drive unit with washer and locknut. • Connect the second quick link to the eyebolt. • Level drive unit by re-hooking chain as necessary or by adjusting the turnbuckles in or out. Drive Unit Hanging Kit Parts List (WL10022012-HK) Item Description Quantity A Cup Hooks 4 B Turnbuckle 4 C Quick Link 8 D Chain 16 feet E Eye Bolt (with nut) 4 Lock Nuts 4 Washers 8
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 12 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Tubes Assembly Requirements The GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Tubes must be assembled in such a way that it meets all the following conditions. • All conveyer tubes must be assembled so the welded joint is at the top. • Conveyer tubes must be mounted horizontally and hung every 5 feet on wall brackets or chain supports. • Conveyer tubes can be laid at a maximum angle of 45° to cover different levels of height. Greater inclines should be avoided. Assembly / Layout of Conveyer Tubes (HSFT2375) Layout of the tubing is one of the most important steps in the installation of the GROW-DISK™ Feed System. Tubes should be placed in the approximate location where they will be installed. System must be closed looped, sections of tubing can go in any direction, and the change in direction must be 90°. Overlap the tubes where there is to be a corner but do not cut the tubes until all other components are installed. Determine where the drop tubes will be placed. Note: Before installation check the optimal installation height of the system. Check positions and height levels of Inlets, Chimneys, Doors, Flexible Auger, or old Chain Feeding Systems. Note: Make sure that the ends of the tubes do not connect where there is to be a drop kit or other feed dispenser. If this occurs, one end of the tube must be cut off enough so the coupler will miss the drop kit. Note: Drill or cut all outlet holes before assembling Once the tubing has been laid out, the tubes should be connected in full lengths where possible. All tubes must be connected to each other in the center of the coupler, no space between the tubes! All tubes need to have straight cuts (90°) and all burrs must be removed before installation. The weld on the tube must be facing up (as shown below) to avoid any chain disk damages during operation and to preserve the drill bits. Assemble welded steel tubing using steel compression couplers. Note: Make sure all couplers are facing downward as shown below. This will ensure no water gets in the system! INCORRECT CUT
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 13 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Connection of Conveyer Tube to Drive Unit (HSCD401) Attach the conveyer tube so that it butts up to the stainless steel tubing on both the inlet and outlet side of the drive unit. • Place a steel compression coupler over the welded steel tubing and the inlet/outlet of the drive unit and tighten hardware securely. Note: Make sure coupler is assembled facing downward as shown below to prevent water from entering. Connection of Conveyer Tube to Chain Disk Fill Hopper (HSCD304-4) Attach the welded steel tubing so that it butts up to the stainless steel tubing on both the inlet and outlet side of the Chain Disk Fill Hopper. • Place a steel compression coupler (5) over the welded steel tubing (6) and the inlet/outlet of the fill hopper (4) and tighten hardware securely. Note: Make sure coupler is assembled facing downward as shown below to prevent water from entering. Position coupler facing downward
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 14 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Connection of Conveyer Tube to Feed Sensor Sight Tube (HSCD-900) In a location after the last drop but before the chain disk drive system, install the feed sensor Clear Tube. The clear tube (3) HSCD-900-2 installs in-line with the chain disk pipe as shown below. The orientation of the clear tube should be located so the direction arrows on the side of the tube points in the travel direction of the chain disk. Insert the chain disk feed pipe (4) from each side into the tube until it stops (approximately 2”). Secure the clear tube to the chain disk feed pipe using two pipe clamps (1) position near the outer edges of the clear tube. The clear tube has molded in ribs to provide the locations for the clamps. Next install HSCD-900-1 Feed Sensor mounting bracket (2) to the clear tube (3). Using two clamps (1) route the end of the clamp through the slots of the mounting bracket and secure to the clear tube as shown. HAND TIGHTEN THE CLAMPS WITH SCREWDRIVER OR NUT DRIVER ONLY. DO NOT USE POWER TOOLS TO TIGHTEN! For installation of the Feed Sensor, refer to section HS11 Feed Sensor. Arrows indicate the direction of the chain travel
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 15 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ Corner Assembly Requirements The GROW-DISK™ Corners must be assembled in such a way that it meets all the following conditions. • The corners must be assembled so that the arrow on the guide wheel turns in the direction of transportation. Note: Mark the chain running direction at the conveyer tubes in front or behind of each corner. • Conveyer tubes must be inserted into the corner up to the tube stop. • Conveyer tubes must be supported in front of and behind each corner. • Distance between the corners must be at least 4 feet. • Distance between the input side of drive unit to corner must be a minimum of 8 feet. • Distance between the output side of drive unit to corner must be a minimum of 4 feet. • Maximum 24 corners per system.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 16 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Installation of Corners (HSCD505) Tube Stop Location 1. Open the pre-assembled corner and remove the fastener kit. Place the corner between the installed conveyor tubes (tubes must be straight cut and clean). Insert both tubes into the corner as shown above. Note: Tubes must bottom out against tube stop as shown above on right. J-bolt Locations 2. Attach corner cover over the conveyer tubes with 2 bolts and nuts per side as shown. Recommended J-bolt locations: place one J-bolt on inside of corner and one J-bolt on outside of corner as shown above. Note: place J-bolt facing outwards to prevent cable from slipping off hook. 3. Hook 3 latches on corner. When replacing other corner manufactures unit with HSCD505, the feed tubes may need to shorten by approximately 1”.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 17 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Hanging Corners Note: Corner must be installed with supplied cable attached to each J-hook and chain as shown. Note: Place 54” feed pipe hanging bracket in ceiling near location of each corner.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 18 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Chain Installation Requirements The GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Chain must be assembled in such a way that it meets all the following conditions. • All conveyer tubes must be assembled so the welded joint is at the top. • Conveyer tubes must be mounted horizontally and hung every 5 feet on wall brackets or chain supports. • All outlet holes are drilled or cut before chain installation! • Caution! In order to avoid damage to the conveyer chain and contamination of the feed, all burrs and metal shavings created by cutting and drilling must be removed prior to use. • All Corners are in place and prepared for chain installation! GROW-DISK™ Conveyer Chain Installation Caution: To prevent damage, the chain disk must not be twisted when it is installed. Note: Recommendation that 2 or more people assist in the chain installation. 1. Remove chain from bag (164 ft). (Leather work gloves are recommended.) 2. Lay the entire length of chain out straight. Note: remove any kinks or knots. 3. Check if any disk or chain links are damaged. 4. At the end of the feed tube loop (behind the Drive unit), push a cable/fish tape through the tube until it comes out into the first corner. A plastic hopper/funnel will be beneficial to prevent chain disk from blocking on feed tube. Note: Pull chain from one end of the loop only. 5. Connect one end of the first section of chain to the cable/fish tape. 6. Pull the conveyer chain through the tubing to the first corner piece. 7. If the section of tubing is longer that the section of chain, use more than one bag of chain and connect them together by using a chain coupler. Note: To easily identify the chain coupler for maintenance purposes, mark the coupler with color adhesive tape.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 19 GROW-DISK™ Feed System 8. Push the cable/fish tape again through the outgoing tube at the first corner until it comes out at the next corner. 9. Pull the conveyer chain from the second corner through the tubing. If the section of tubing is longer than the chain, connect a new section of chain. (Details step 7) 10. Repeat this process (step 8 & 9) until the conveyer chain is pulled through the complete conveyer tubes, all corners, chain disk fill hopper and closed the loop at the other side of the Drive Unit. 11. Before you can install the conveyer chain in the Drive Unit; pull on the chain and disks until all the slack has been removed from each sides of the chain loop! 12. Confirm the conveyer chain is tight on the wheel at each corner. 13. Disconnect tensioning springs by using “T” handle (1). This will allow the idler tensioning wheel (2) to move towards the drive sprocket. 14. Wrap one end of the chain around the idler tensioning wheel and the other end of chain onto the drive sprocket (3). 15. Position the Safety Switch (4) into the center of the slide. This will prevent the initial startup movement from causing an erroneous activation of switch due to any slack in chain or stretching of chain. 16. Cut the ends of each chain so that the connection can be made in a convenient location. 2 1 4 3
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 20 GROW-DISK™ Feed System 17. Connect the chain ends with chain coupler and mark with color adhesive tape for easy identification. (details chain connection step 7) 18. Place cover on drive unit and secure. Important: Do not drill holes in conveyer tubes after chain is installed!
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 21 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ Outlet Drop Assembling / Installation HS660S Model 60 Drop Adaptor – Straight Chain Disk The GrowerSELECT HS660S Feed Line Drop Adaptor is designed to allow the transfer of feed from a feed line or Feed Delivery System into a gravity Drop Tube at desired location along the Feed Delivery System. They are to be used only with 2.375” diameter chain disk tubes. GrowerSELECT Part Item Name HS660S 1 Outlet Adapter * 2 Cover * 3 Shutoff * 4 Green Ball HS655-5 5 Red Ball HS655-6 6 Rope ----- 8 Clamp HSHC-36 * Not Sold Separately
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 22 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GrowerSELECT HS660S Feed Line Drop Adaptor Installation 1. Determine the desired location for the Outlet Drop. Use a hole saw or uni-bit to drill outlet holes. All burrs should be removed after cutting so drop will perform properly. This is important on chain disk system as to not damage the chain disks or drop adapter. Reference Figures and Charts below. Model Item 1 Item 2 60 1-1/2” Dia. (40 mm) n/a 2. Tie an overhand knot in Cord provided located at center of Cord length. Assemble Cord with Knot into retainer pocket of the Shutoff making sure that cord is fully seated in slots. 3. Snap the Shutoff Assembly with Cord on the metal tubing of previously drilled or cut Outlet Hole. 4. Assemble (snap) the Outlet Adapter onto the metal tubing under the Shutoff Assembly over the Outlet Hole. Outlet Adapter should remain in place.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 23 GROW-DISK™ Feed System 5. Tie a knot in center of cord and position knot into Shutoff Assembly as shown below. Place cord in slots of Outlet Adapter. Assemble Cover to top of Outlet Adapter over Shutoff Assy. 6. Assemble supplied Clamps on each end of Outlet Assembly as shown to prevent sliding and rotation. Make sure the entire Outlet Drop is centered over the Outlet Hole. Adjust Outlet drop for proper downward orientation and tighten Clamps to hold in place. Note: Make sure that Cords are still in guide slots and move freely prior to tightening Clamps. 7. Determine the appropriate length of Cord needed to ensure greatest ease of actuation. Assemble Indicator Balls on the Cord ends and knot each end of Cord so the Indicator Balls will not pull off. Green Indicator Ball should be assembled to end of Cord closest to retainer pocket of Shutoff or the “Open” position. Check by looking up through the Adapter opening. Check for proper function by using Indicator Balls to open and close Outlet Drop. GROW-DISK™ Sow Drop Assembling / Installation Cord in Adapter Slots Clamps
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 24 GROW-DISK™ Feed System HSSD55 12 Pound Sow Drop Feeder The GrowerSelect HSSD Feeder Sow Drop Dispenser is specifically designed to hold and deliver feed to gestating sows within a swine facility. The capacity of each feed dispenser is 1-1/2 to 12 pounds. The delivery of feed can be controlled manually or automatically with the use of winches, trip levers, actuators, control units, timers, and sensors. Item Description Part Number 1 Tank HSSD55-1 2 Ball Drop with String HSSD01 3 Shut-off Gate HSSD02 4 Feed Measure Gate HSSD03 5 Cap HSSD04 6 Grommet HSSD06 7 Hose Clamp HSHC-36 8 Clip HSSD05 9 Thumb Nut 1/8” HSH032
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 25 GROW-DISK™ Feed System HSSD558 8 Pound Sow Drop Feeder The GrowerSelect HSSD558 Feeder Sow Drop Dispenser is specifically designed to hold and deliver feed to gestating sows within a swine facility. The capacity of each feed dispenser is 1-1/2 to 8 pounds. The delivery of feed can be controlled manually or automatically with the use of winches, trip levers, actuators, control units, timers, and sensors. Item Description Part Number 1 Tank HSSD558-1 2 Ball Drop with String HSSD01 3 Shut-off Gate HSSD02 4 Feed Measure Gate HSSD03 5 Cap HSSD04 6 Grommet HSSD06 7 Hose Clamp HSHC-36 8 Clip HSSD05 9 Thumb Nut 1/8” HSH032
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 26 GROW-DISK™ Feed System HSSD60C 8 Pound Sow Drop Center Drop Feeder 60mm with Guard The GrowerSelect HSSD60C Feeder Sow Drop Dispenser is specifically designed to hold and deliver feed to gestating sows within a swine facility. The capacity of each feed dispenser is 1-1/2 to 8 pounds. The delivery of feed can be controlled manually or automatically with the use of winches, trip levers, actuators, control units, timers, and sensors.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 27 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GrowerSELECT Feed Line Sow Drop Installation Determine the desired location for the Outlet Drop. Use a hole saw or uni-bit to drill outlet holes. All burrs should be removed after cutting so drop will perform properly. This is important on chain disk system as to not damage the chain disks or drop adapter. Reference Figures and Charts below. Model Item 1 Item 2 60 1-1/2” Dia. (40 mm) n/a Adjustment Method – To change the capacity of the Sow Drop dispenser, a retractable wall is adjusted up and down by sliding the blue capacity indicator tab to meet the specified amount. Shut Off Operation – dispenser is equipped with a top slide which covers the top inlet hole preventing flow of feed. Pull the slide out will allow feed to flow. Feed Drop Method – In order to release the feed from the Sow Drop dispenser, a ball is pulled vertically by a cable which uncovers the hole in the bottom of the feeder.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 28 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System Installation Diagram above shows an example of a GROW-DISK™ Feed System including a GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System. The GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System must be used to transport feed from the bulk feed tank to the GROW-DISK™ Feed System inside the containment house. In colder climates, the GROW-DISK™ Feed System can possibly lock up when used outside due to freezing temperatures whereas the GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System can break up loose frozen feed for delivery. The GROW-FLEX™ AUGER SYSTEM can be installed either parallel or perpendicular to the Grow-Disk chain system. Refer to GROW-FLEX™ AUGER SYSTEM Manual (Hog Slat part # HSMANUAL-020) for proper installation of the GROW-FLEX™ AUGER SYSTEM. HS693 Feed Line Control Unit – 230V Single Phase The HS693 Control Unit is designed for use with a flexible auger feed system where control of an auger drive motor is required. Power to the auger drive motor is done through feed pressure being applied to a diaphragm coupled to an electrical switch internal to the control unit housing. This switch in conjunction with a multi pole relay is used to control the auger drive motor by turning off the power when feed is present and turning on the power when feed has been removed from the control unit housing. Auxiliary switch inputs provide a series circuit that allows the Control Unit Switch Assembly to be controlled by a variety of methods including hopper level, drop tube, proximity and various other control devices found in feed systems. The sensitivity of the electrical switch is not adjustable. ELECTRICAL RATING : 1 ½ HP @ 230VAC MAX, 1 PHASE A red indicator light on the side of the switch housing will illuminate when the diaphragm has been pressed (MOTOR OFF) and the switch has been activated. The ON/OFF switch is used to enable or disable the Control Unit. DO NOT USE THIS SWITCH AS DISCONNECTING MEANS FOR SERVICING.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 29 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GrowerSELECT HS693 Feed Line Control Unit Installation 1. (Figure 1) Illustrates a typical installation example of the HS693 Feed Line Control Unit. (The hopper/funnel will not be used.) a. Mount tube anchor to one side using 4 of 5/16” x 3/4“ bolts with 4 flat washers. b. Mount auger power drive unit gear box (1) secured with 4 of 5/16” x 3/4” bolts and 4 flat washers. FIGURE 1 2. (Figure 2) Illustrates the installation of the HS693 Control Unit on top of the Chain Disk Fill Hopper a. Hang the assembled Control Unit (2) with supporting chains (3) over the Chain Disk Fill Hopper (4) b. Connect the Control Unit (2) on top of the Chain Disk Fill Hopper (4). c. Attach conveyer tubes (6) to Chain Disk Fill Hopper (4) with the tube couplers (5). FIGURE 2
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 30 GROW-DISK™ Feed System 3. The HS693 Control Unit must be hardwired. See (Figure 3) for factory wiring diagram. 4. See “Wiring Instructions” for external wiring for various connection options. 5. When using external control switches such as a Hopper Level Control Switch, switch should be wired as “Normally Closed” contact. 6. A jumper wire between “COM” and “N.C.” at the AUX. SWITCH input terminal is provided. Leave in place if no external control switch is to be used. FIGURE 3 (FACTORY WIRING DIAGRAM) 7. A temporary drill template is affixed on the outside of the enclosure indicating where to install up to (4) 1/2“ non-metallic liquid tight strain relief cord connectors. Location of template provides bottom entry into the enclosure and allowing sufficient clearance to internal components. Care should be taken (including removing enclosure lid /cover) when drilling holes to ensure no internal components are damaged during drilling. DO NOT USE RIGID CONDUIT.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 31 GROW-DISK™ Feed System HS693 Feed Line Control Unit Parts List of serviceable components REF # PART # DESCRIPTION REF # PART # DESCRIPTION 1 HS590-1 ASSEMBLY HOPPER 12 HSLABEL-008 WARNING- SHOCK HAZARD DECAL 2 HS590-11 ACCESS GATE 13 HS589-2 COVER, SWITCH HOUSING 3 HS591 DROP CONE - CLARIFIED PLASTIC 14 EL1161 Terminal Strip 8 Position 10 AWG Max 4 HS582 DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY 15 HS689-6 BRACKET, TERMINAL MOUNT OFFSET 5 HS529-45 PLUNGER SEAL 16 EL1052M SNAP ACTION 20A @ 250VAC SWITCH 6 HS589-1 BOX, SWITCH HOUSING 17 HS589-5 SWITCH MOUNT 7 HS589-4 COMPONENT MOUNT PLATE 18 EL1079 INDICATOR LAMP, RED, 250 VAC 8 EL1081 RELAY BRACKET 19 EL1011 SWITCH, TOGGLE DPST, 20A @ 250V, 1 ½ HP 9 EL1080 RELAY, MULTIPOLE, NO 208-240V, 25A 20 EL1083 TOGGLE SWITCH BOOT COVER 10 HS589-3 GASKET 21 EL1082 LEGEND PLATE 11 60932 Screw #10-16 x 1-1/4" SS 22 HS589-6 SWITCH PIN HS689 - Control Unit Switch Assembly 230V-Single Phase With Relay Safety Decal HSLABEL-035 “Warning Rotating Auger”
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 32 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ HSCD200 System Controller The HSCD200 Chain Disk Controller is designed to operate a chain disk feeding system controlling the chain disk drive motor, auger motor and feed drop mechanism. The controller touchscreen menus make it easy to setup, operate and review status and run-time history. Versatile operation modes allow the controller to operate in many different farm applications requiring continuous or timed scheduled feeding along with dump control outputs. On-screen information aids in set-up while a convenient data port allows for quick importing and exporting of settings as well as export of run-time history. A proxy switch is used to detect feed in the last drop tube or at the end of the feed line. A toggle switch can be connected to manually stop the system without generating an alarm. The system features a current sensor input used for overload protection on the feeding system. (Refer to manual HSMANUAL-163 HSCD200 User Manual) Recommended HSCD200 System Controller Settings (amps, delay times, etc.) a. Recommendation for Amps i. Max Current 6.0 Amps (Based on FLA of drive motor) ii. Window Size 1.0 Amps iii. Critical Amp Draw 8.0 Amps b. Recommendation for Auger Delay for 900 feet system (speed of chain 115 feet/min) i. 8 minutes c. Recommendation for Feed Sensor Bypass (minimum 30 seconds less than auger delay) i. 7 minutes d. Recommendation for Shutdown Delay i. 30 seconds e. Recommendation for Maximum Runtime i. Average feeding time plus 10 minutes
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 33 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Wiring Diagram - HS693 to HSCD200 Wiring Diagram - HS593 to HSCD200
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 34 GROW-DISK™ Feed System HSCD200 Current Sensor The Grow-Disk chain disk system can over fill if the Grow-Flex feed system’s capacity is greater than the capacity of the Grow-Disk system. Overfilling will overload the Grow-Disk motor causing the thermal overload switch to kick out and/or premature motor failure. To prevent this from occurring, a current sensor has been installed on the Grow-Disk HSCD200 Controller circuit board. This current sensor monitors the amp draw of the Chain Disk motor and controls a relay which is wired to the fill system. If the amperage exceeds the value defined by Max Current, it will temporarily turn off the GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System. As the Chain Disk system continues to empty itself the amp draw will decrease steadily. If the amperage drops below the defined Window values then the GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System will turn on. This ON/OFF cycling of the GROW-FLEX™ AUGER System will occur every few minutes until the Grow-Disk system is full. At this time, both the chain disk system and the fill system will shut off. When the amperage exceeds the value defined by critical amps on the Chain Disk motor load, the complete system is shut down and the controller goes into alarm mode. Grow-Disk Controller Current Sensor Settings Grow-Disk Motor Voltage Recommended # of Loops through Current Sensor Recommended Window Size Recommended Maximum Current Sensor Setting Single Phase, 60 Hz 208-230 1 1.0 6.0 Single Phase, 50 Hz 190-230 1 1.0 6.0 Three Phase, 60 Hz 208-230 2 1.5 8.0 460 3 1.0 6.0 Three Phase, 50 Hz 190 2 1.5 9.0 230 2 1.5 8.0 380 3 1.0 7.0
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 35 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Wiring – Current Sensor Single / 3-Phase
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 36 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GROW-DISK™ HSCD-100-SS -Soft Start for Chain Disk System Wiring Diagram – HSCD-100-SS to HSCD200: ALL WIRES SHOULD BE 12 AWG STRANDED, 300V The HSCD-100-SS soft starter is designed to start the chain disk drive motor at a slower rate in order to reduce the mechanical impact on the system upon start-up. With longer systems, the impact of starting the system almost instantaneously results in severe force placed on the chain, corners and drive system until the system is up to speed. The HSCD-100SS reduces the start-up current of the drive motor and ramps the motor up to full speed over a period of 3 seconds reducing the sudden impact on the system. Once the system has been started for 5 seconds, the soft start circuit is bypassed allowing the motor to run at normal full speed. Any time the chain disk drive motor is started, the soft start circuitry will be active. The HSCD-100-SS unit is electrically placed in between the output of the HSCD200 chain disk controller contactor and the chain disk drive motor. The HSCD-100-SS enclosure is rated NEMA 4X so it is fully protected from the environment.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 37 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Drive Unit Chain Safety Switch and Door Switch Each Drive unit is equipped with 2 safety switches. The door switch prevents the system from starting with cover off or shuts it down if the cover would be removed during operation. The chain safety switch will shut off the system if the conveyer chain tension is too loose or conveyer chain is blocked. Drive Unit Chain Safety Switch The safety switch is located inside the Drive Unit as shown below. The switch can be activated in either direction by a bracket which is attached to the idler wheel. If either side of the bracket (caused by chain being too long or too short) comes in contact with the limit switch, it will shut the system down. It will also shut down if the chain or spring breaks or if a foreign object gets hung in system. Disconnect power and locate problem before attempting to reactivate the system. Once the problem has been corrected, pull the blue reset button on the safety switch and reset the HSCD200 Controller. Position of Safety Switch should be installed approximately 2” from left side of bracket as shown above. Chain Safety Switch Door Switch Pull blue button to reset switch
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 38 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Wiring of Chain Safety Switch ,Toggle Switch and Door Switch
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 39 GROW-DISK™ Feed System GrowerSELECT™ HS11 Feed Sensor Specifications: Operating Voltage: 20-250 VAC/DC Frequency: 50-60 Hz Output Current max: 330 mA Sensitivity: 3/32”.3/4” [2…20mm] Ambient Operating Temperature: -13°F-+158°F [-25…+70°C] Cord: Length= 6’ [2m] 2 x .75mm2 The HS11 Feed Sensor is used to signal the chain disk system controller when the feed system is full and to shut off the chain disk system drive unit. The HS11 is mounted in the chain disk feed tube after the last drop or mounted in the last drop tube depending upon application. These instructions are a guideline for installation of the GrowerSelect Chain Disk System Feed Sensor (2) wire (Current Robbing) application for use with GrowerSelect Chain Disk Controllers and other Controllers utilizing (2) wire proximity switch inputs non-time delay. In all cases, the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) wiring instructions should be followed if possible when connecting the HS11 to controller inputs. It is in no way to be used to violate or supersede local, state and national wiring codes. All wiring sizes and fuse capacities are to be sized according to national electrical code specifications or other applicable regulations. Feed sensor switch is switchable from Normally Open (NO) to Normally Closed (NC) depending upon application. Sensor is factory set to NO. Selector Switch Sensitivity Adjustment LED Indicator Water Tight Service Plug HS11
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 40 GROW-DISK™ Feed System For the purpose of installation: • NO (Normally Open) is defined as contacts open with power supply connected to Feed Sensor and no product in contact with sensor. • NC (Normally Closed) defined as contacts closed with power supply connected to Feed Sensor and no product in contact with sensor. Mounting: Sensor should be installed consistent with existing sensor mounting if used as replacement or other suitable mount using the supplied locking nuts. For installation in a chain disk feed tube, mount sensor to tube bracket as illustrated in Figure 1 and Figure 2. Sensor is supplied with (2) lock nuts. Thread one lock nut onto sensor about 1-2” from the end of the sensor. Place end of sensor through bracket and thread on second lock nut. Position sensor until end of sensors is touching the clear tube. Secure sensor by tightening the lock nuts on each side of the mounting bracket. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 Sensor location should be over clear section of chain disk tube Position sensor bracket so that it is angled downward approximately 45 degrees to ensure feed detection. HS11 Place end of sensor against clear tube section Lock Nuts
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 41 GROW-DISK™ Feed System Adjustment: Make sure there is no feed in the clear section of tube and there is not a disk section of the chain directly in front of the sensor. For Normally Open (NO) Sensor Set-up: 1. Turn ON power to chain disk system controller so that Feed Sensor switch is powered. 2. Remove water tight service plug from back of sensor to reveal “sensitivity adjustment”. 3. If LED indicator is not illuminated, turn sensitivity adjustment CLOCKWISE until the LED indicator comes ON. Then turn sensitivity adjustment COUNTERCLOCKWISE until LED indicator is fully OFF (not blinking). 4. To set sensitivity, place index finger on tubing 1/4“away from edge of sensor. See Figure 3 Adjust sensitivity until LED indicator is ON. 5. With the chain disk running past the Feed Sensor and no feed in the chain disk tube, the LED indicator may blink as the disks pass by which is acceptable but should not be ON solid as this would indicate the sensitivity is too high and would send false detection signal to the controller. Turn sensitivity adjustment slowly COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the LED indicator is not ON solid while the disks pass by. 6. Further adjustment of the sensitivity may be required once system contains feed. If further adjustment is required, simply turn sensitivity adjustment CLOCKWISE to detect objects farther away from the sensor (more sensitive) or COUNTERCLOCKWISE to detect objects closer to the sensor (less sensitive). FIGURE 3 Place index figure in this location. Keep fist together and only extend index finger to prevent false reading. Keep area around sensor clear while performing this set up.
Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA December 2022 42 GROW-DISK™ Feed System For Normally Closed (NC) Sensor Set-up: 1. Turn ON power to chain disk system controller so that the Feed Sensor switch is powered. 2. Remove water tight service plug from back of sensor to reveal “sensitivity adjustment”. 3. If LED indicator is illuminated, turn sensitivity adjustment CLOCKWISE until the LED indicator goes OFF. Then turn sensitivity adjustment COUNTERCLOCKWISE until LED indicator is fully ON (not blinking). 4. To set sensitivity, place index finger on tubing 1/4“ away from edge of sensor. See Figure 3. Adjust sensitivity until LED indicator is OFF. 5. With the chain disk running past the Feed Sensor and no feed in the chain disk tube, the LED indicator may blink as the disks pass by which is acceptable but should not be OFF solid as this would indicate the sensitivity is too high and would send false detection signal to the controller. Turn sensitivity adjustment slowly COUNTERCLOCKWISE until the LED indicator is not OFF solid while the disks pass by. 6. Further adjustment of the sensitivity may be required once system contains feed. If further adjustment is required, simply turn sensitivity adjustment CLOCKWISE to detect objects farther away from the sensor (more sensitive) or COUNTERCLOCKWISE to detect objects closer to the sensor (less sensitive).
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