patura 303640 Weather Protective Feeder Instruction Manual

Patura 303640 Weather Protective Feeder

Product Information
Product Name: PATURA Klima-Raufe
Ref. Number: 303640

Description
The PATURA Klima-Raufe is a durable and efficient feeding trough for livestock such as cattle and horses. It features a large roof surface that provides optimal protection against rain.
The trough promotes pleasant air exchange due to the chimney effect.

Advantages

• Promotes pleasant air exchange
• Large roof surface for optimal rain protection
• Suitable for cattle and horses

Product Usage Instructions

1. Unpack all the components included in the delivery.
2. Assemble the basic element of the trough. Do not tighten the screws yet. Refer to the assembly instructions for the PATURA Profi-Viereckraufe for details.
3. Attach and screw in the fourth roof segment.
4. Tighten all the screws.
5. Turn the assembled folding segment over and secure the rectangular tarpaulin using self-tapping screws in the edging profiles at all four corners.
6. Tighten all the screws.
7. Secure the triangular tarpaulins using self-tapping screws in the edging profiles at each end.

Please refer to the user manual for additional information on safety precautions, transportation, positioning, filling, operation, and maintenance. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please Contact us at info@patura.com or visit our website at www.patura.com.

PATURA Weather Protective Feeder

Additionally required tools for assembly

• Wrench set
• 2 large ladders
• Yard loader or similar with pallet fork, if necessary, fork extension or large pallet
• Socket wrench box
• Drill
• Level ground

Mounting with 4 persons in approx. 5 – 6 h
Included in delivery

Qty Description

Safety Instructions

Caution: Danger of cuts!
Roof sheets can be sharp-edged.
Caution when mounting the folding segments! If the segments are not locked, there is a risk they can free-fall and fold down.

First set up the feeder

Fasten all screws at the end of the process only

See mounting instructions
PATURA Professional

Rectangular Feeder

1. Find a level ground and screw the 4 corner posts 1 to the base frame with the 4 cross braces Make sure that the Welded hinges point outwards

2. Insert the corner connectors 4 for the roof segments, with the slots facing upwards, into the respective corner post and fasten the elements with screws.

3. Now the three roof segments 3 can be attached.

4. Before mounting the last roof segment, make sure to mount the roof hood 5 with the help of the roof hood supports 6.

5. The fourth roof segment can be attached. Now the roof construction can be lifted onto the ridge element and threaded into the corner posts, and screwed together. Depending on the number of persons (at least 4), mechanical support is necessary in the form of a yard loader or forklift truck. Please make sure that the fork of the loader is only placed under the cross struts and not directly at the lower edges of the roof sheets, to avoid damage from bending.

6. Fork extensions or a large pallet could help to make this process easier

7. Place one left 7 and one right 8 folding segments on level ground so that the mounting brackets A for the support tubes are on the same side and point down. Now screw the two keder profiles 14 to the two folding segments. Thread the rectangular tarpaulin 11 and 12 into the keder profiles. If necessary, you may have to shorten the folding segment halves to be able to thread the screws without any problems.

8. Turn the two unscrewed folding segments. Screw together the two halves of the folding segments. Be careful to avoid damage to the tarpaulin.

9. Turn the screwed folding segments over and fix the rectangular tarpaulin with the self-drilling screws in the keder profiles.

10. The completely assembled folding segments are now to be screwed to the four sides of the roof construction. Please make sure that the fixing straps for the support tubes are tightened to where they are pointing inwards, towards the hay rack.
    Caution : The screws must not be fully tightened! There must be a gap between the hinges and the tubes.

11. Push the two-part support tubes 9 and 10 for the folding segments into each other. During assembly, make sure that the locking unit points inwards. The thicker pipe with the locking is attached to the hinge of the folding segment and the thinner tube is to the hinge of the corner post. Make sure that there is also a small gap here during assembly.

12. Attach the triangular tarpaulins 13 at the folded down segments, with the help of a ladder, from the bottom to the top.

13. Fix the triangular tarpaulins with the self-drilling screws in the keder profiles.

Mounting Instructions

PATURA Weather Protective Feeder

Description

The roof for the weather protective feeder fits all models of PATURA Professional Rectangular Feeders and has a large shading area of approx. 36 m² with a centrally installed chimney for optimum air exchange. It offers the animals a large shading area and optimal protection against rain.

Safety Instructions

• It is strongly recommended to anchor the weather-protective feeder to the ground after positioning.
• With high winds, the side elements have to be in a folded-down position and must be secured by a tensioning belt.
• With wind force of 9 and up (storm, wind speeds from 75 km/h), the weather protective feeder must be moved to a wind-sheltered location.
• When large amounts of snow are expected, or when snow loads are high, the side elements have to be in a folded-down position and the feeder has to be stored in a sheltered location.
• When folding down the side elements, one person must support the panel and another person has to release the locking bolts.
• When transporting the feeder on the road, lighting devices must be fixed in accordance with the German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO). Also, a tensioning belt must be used so that the side elements can’t touch the rear wheel of the tractor.

Transport and Positioning

Only transport the feeder in a folded-down position. When transporting the feeder on the road, lighting devices must be fixed in accordance with the local traffic regulations. Also, a tensioning belt must be used so that the side elements can’t touch the rear wheel of the tractor. When towing the feeder, please note that the range between the tractor and the three-point linkage is limited. A tractor linkage and a top link are required for the transport. The top link must be attached from below to the bolts. The use of a hydraulic top link is recommended. If the feeder is securely attached to the tractor via the three-point linkage, it can be transported (2.40 m width).

Position the feeder in your pasture on the ground where the surface is as level as possible. Make sure there’s a sufficient distance to adjacent objects or buildings so that the side elements of the feeder can be opened without any problems. Once the feeder is positioned at the desired location, it’s recommended to secure it in order to protect against gusts of wind or storms. The supplied Gripple ground anchors can be used for this. The ground anchors can be placed around the skid-type feet of the feeder and have to be driven into the ground.

Filling
At least one side segment must be opened to fill the weather-protective feeder. Please note for the filling, the entry height of 2.50 m. Please also note that you fill the weather-protective feeder towards the direction of the skid-type feet to prevent them from buckling.

Operation
No further points need to be observed during the operation. With high winds when large amounts of snow are expected, or when snow loads are high, the side elements have to be in a folded-down position. Please read and follow the safety instructions. When folding down the side elements, one person must support the panel and another person has to release the locking bolts with the use of a small ladder.

Wartung
Please check the function of all components regularly and tighten loosened screws if necessary. Also regularly check the positions of the locking bolts to prevent the side elements from getting loose.

Advantages

• Large roof area for optimum shelter in the rain
• Pleasant air exchange due to the chimney effect
• Transportation via 3-point linkage, when empty at max. 10 km/h, with down-folded roof areas
• Easy filling thanks to a height of 2.5 m (measured from the lower edge of the roof)
• Suitable for all breeds of horses and cattle

PATURA KG Germany
Mainblick 1 63925 Laudenbach

• Large shading area of approx. 36 m² for hot summer days

Tel. 00 49 93 72 94 74 – 0 Fax 00 49 93 72 94 74 – 29 www.patura.com info@patura.com

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