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Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA August 2016 70 Grow-Flex TM Feed System Maintenance of the GROW-FLEX Auger System The GROW-FLEX Auger Feed Delivery System requires minimum maintenance. However, a routine periodic inspection of the equipment will prevent unnecessary problems. Maintenance should be done by a qualified technician. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER TO THE SYSTEM WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING THE EQUIPMENT. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT POWER MAY CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH. 1. Periodically check and tighten the delivery system hardware. 2. Apply grease to anchor bearing fittings regularly, using an automotive or industrial type grease. 3. Keep the GROW-FLEX Auger tubes level. Adjust if necessary. Wear increases at the points where tubes sag. 4. Replace the Plastic Shipping Plug in the power unit gear head with the Vented Plug during installation of the Power Unit. 5. Check the oil level in the gear heads at installation and every 6 months. The Pipe Plug, on the side of the gear head, indicates proper oil level. Add HS450 (80-W90 gear oil) when necessary. The oil in the gear heads should be replaced every 12 months with new HS450 gear oil. A. Remove the bottom Pipe Plug to drain the oil. Discard used oil in accordance with local and national codes. B. Wipe any debris off the bottom Pipe Plug and reinstall. Remove the side Pipe Plug and (top) Vent Plug. C. Set the power unit in the horizontal position. D. 2-Stage Gear Heads: Add approximately 9 oz. (266 ml) of HS450 gear oil through top hole. This should be just enough oil to reach the side Pipe Plug. 3-Stage Gear Heads: Add approximately 13 oz. (3 84 ml) of HS450 gear oil through top hole. This should be just enough oil to reach the side Pipe Plug. E. Install the side Pipe Plug and (top) Vent Plug. 6. Extension Hopper Switch Adjustment Procedure: A. CAUTION: DISCONNECT POWER. B. Make sure no feed is against the Paddle. C. Turn adjusting nut clockwise until switch clicks. D. Turn adjusting nut counterclockwise until switch clicks. E. Turn adjusting nut counterclockwise one half turn. 7. If the system is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove all the feed from the auger lines.