HSMANUAL-255 February 2026 8|Page Classic Pullet Pan Feeding System Auger Installation and Stretch CAUTION CAUTION when installing flex auger as improper installation practices COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage. Auger under tension can spring if tension is released. Please disconnect electrical power to the connected drive unit before working with auger. Model 44 flex auger should be installed using safe installation methods per the following steps: 1. PUSH AUGER INSIDE FEED TUBE – This task should be completed with two personnel, one to uncoil the auger and one to slowly feed auger in the tube while inspecting auger to ensure no kinks are present. 2. ATTACH AUGER TO DRIVE UNIT – Once auger reaches the other end of the feed tube, attach auger to anchor bearing to secure one end of the auger. 3. PRE-STRETCH AUGER – From the end opposite of the drive unit where anchor bearing is to be installed, pull auger until tension is felt. With tension on the auger and all slack removed from the system, slowly release tension until the auger is resting in a relaxed state. Mark the auger where it exits the outlet tube of the weldment. 4. STRETCH AUGER – From the relaxed state, pull the auger under tension to remove 8” [200mm] per 100 ft [30m] of auger past the mark. Use vise grips to clamp the auger and hold under tension so this section of auger can be removed and that the anchor bearing can be installed. 5. INSTALL ANCHOR BEARING – With vise grips still clamped to the auger holding tension, install the anchor bearing. Pull anchor bearing to relieve and remove the vise grips. Slowing release tension until the anchor bearing seats in the weldment tube. Use a pipe clamp to secure the anchor bearing to the weldment. 6. AUGER RUN-IN PROCEDURE – Once system is fully assembled and properly stretched, the auger run-in procedure should be completed before adding feed to the system. Run the system dry with no feed for 5-10 minutes to remove any burns that may exist. After dry run-in is complete, feed may be added and auger used under normal operation.
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