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Hog Slat Inc. Newton Grove, NC USA May 2017 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-100 System Controller (Hog Slat part # HSMANUAL-048) 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.