Shutdown
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8. Shutdown
You can shut down the automatic feeder temporarily or permanently.
To make the procedure easier and ensure that you do not miss any steps, see the check list
Shutting down the automatic feeder
in the appendix (see 12.3 "Shutdown checklist" ).
8.1
Temporary shutdown
You can temporarily shut down the automatic feeder, for example from the end of one lambing
season to the start of the next.
If you are shutting down the automatic feeder for a prolonged period of more than one year, you
should store the feeder in an upright position in a clean, dry and frost-free location.
In addition, observe the following rules when transporting the automatic feeder:
CAUTION!
Beware of the health hazards caused by lifting heavy loads.
The automatic feeder weighs 34 kg.
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Never carry the automatic feeder by yourself.
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The automatic feeder must always be transported in an upright position.
To ensure that the automatic feeder does not become a breeding ground for germs, which could
endanger the health and life of your animals when you restart the feeder, you must thoroughly
clean the automatic feeder before shutting it down.
Clean the mixer, the suction hoses and the powder container.
After cleaning, you must disconnect the power and water supply and empty the boiler.
WARNING!
Chemical burns due to the cleaning agents used.
The cleaning agent can cause chemical burns to your eyes or hands.
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Always wear safety glasses and protective gloves when using cleaning agents. Follow all
the safety instructions listed in the safety data sheet for the cleaning agent and wear the
specified safety equipment.
To shut down the automatic feeder, proceed as follows:
1. Clean the mixer jar and the suction hoses (see 7.3 "Cleaning the mixer jar" ).
DANGER!
Fatal electric shock.
The electrical components of the automatic feeder are live.
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Before continuing, always turn off the automatic feeder using the main switch and discon-
nect the power plug.