Twist & Lock

Self Locking Safety Feed Fence with central closing

Installation Instructions / Parts List

(Translation of the original operating instructions)

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engineering for a better world GEA Farm Technologies

Contents
1 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.1 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.2 Manufacturer's address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Customer service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Operator's obligation of care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Explanation of the safety symbols used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.3 Personnel Qualification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Correct applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Changes to the product . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Description of function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

4 Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.1 Technical specifications - Feeding rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Specifications - fastening parts and connecting bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.3 Technical specifications - Support posts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

5 Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.1 Safety Instructions for Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 Information on disposing of packing material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

6 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.1 Special personnel qualification required for installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.2 Assembly preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6.3 Installation of feeding rack and fastening parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.4 Installation of pushbutton and twist lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
6.5 Coupling the Central Locking System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.6 Connecting the locking device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.7 Installation of the upper lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.8 Installation of the support wheel and wooden boards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.9 Installation of the locking device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
6.10 Installation of the passage clamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.11 Mounting the walk-through gate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.12 Information on disposing of installation material after installation is finished. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

7 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.1 Operating the locking mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.2 Operating the unlocking device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
7.3 Operating the Central Locking Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

8 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8.1 Repairing a broken push button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8.2 Access to the locking device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
8.3 Maintenance Frequency of Locking Mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

9 decommissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.1 Final decommissioning/disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

10 Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

11 Abbreviations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

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 Preface
About this manual

1 Preface
1.1 About this manual
The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes due to technical
developments in the data and images given in this manual.
Reproductions, translations and copies of any kind, even of extracts, require
written authorization from the manufacturer.
Abbreviations, units, specialist terms, special names or specialist terminology
are explained in more detail in the Appendix.
This manual is supplied with the product.
It should be kept close at hand and remain with the equipment even if the
equipment is sold.
This manual is not subject to an amendment service. The most recent
version at any time can be obtained through the technical dealer or directly
from the manufacturer.
This manual has a modular structure and is intended exclusively for the
mentioned product.
For more information on the product and its components refer to the
corresponding documents and manuals.
This applies especially to the safety instructions!

Pictograms used

This symbol indicates information that will help towards a better

understanding of the working processes.

A correction bar in the margin indicates changes to the previous

! edition. The character string !! in the search field of the PDF
document locates the correction bar.

Refers to another document or chapter.

If a manual number is given, the middle 4 digits indicate the language, as

follows:
Language Language Language
-9000- German -9013- Dutch -9032- Serbian
-9001- English (Great -9015- English (North -9034- Slovak
Britain) American)
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-9003- Italian -9018- Japanese -9036- Lithuanian
-9004- Romanian -9021- Danish -9038- Portuguese (Brazil)
-9005- Spanish (Spain) -9022- Hungarian -9039- French (Canada)
-9007- Swedish -9023- Czech -9040- Latvian
-9008- Norwegian -9024- Finnish -9041- Estonian
-9009- Russian -9025- Croatian -9043- Spanish (Central
America)
-9010- Greek -9027- Bulgarian
-9012- Turkish -9029- Slovene
Possibly not all above-mentioned languages are available.

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Customer service

1.2 Manufacturer's address

GEA Farm Technologies GmbH

Royal De Boer Stalinrichtingen B.V
Vestaweg 5
NL-8938 AV Leeuwarden

+31 (0)58 284 33 00

+31 (0)58 284 33 01
royaldeboer@gea.com
www.gea-farmtechnologies.com

1.3 Customer service

Authorised Technical Dealer
If necessary, please contact your nearest authorised technical dealer.
There is a comprehensive dealer Internet search function on our website at the
following address:
www.gea-farmtechnologies.com

European Contact Information:

GEA Farm Technologies GmbH
Royal De Boer Stalinrichtingen B.V
Vestaweg 5
NL-8938 AV Leeuwarden
+31 (0)58 284 33 00
+31 (0)58 284 33 01
royaldeboer@gea.com
www.gea-farmtechnologies.com

US contact information:
GEA Farm Technologies, Inc.
1880 Country Farm Dr.
Naperville, IL 60563
+1 630 369 - 8100
+1 630 369 - 9875
contact_us@gea.com
www.gea-farmtechnologies.com

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 Safety
Operator's obligation of care

2 Safety
2.1 Operator's obligation of care
The product has been designed and constructed while taking account of a
potential risk analysis and after careful selection of the harmonized standards
and other technical specifications to be complied with. It therefore guarantees
a maximum level of safety.
This safety can only be achieved in practice on the farm however when all of the
necessary measures have been taken. It is part of the farmer's obligation of care
to plan these measures and check that they are carried out.

The owner must ensure the following:

Anyone who performs work or activities relating to the machine must
carefully read the manual and sign to confirm that they have understood it
and will act accordingly!
Never allow people to stand near the product while it is raised.
A complete, legible copy of the manual must always be available at the place
where the product is installed.
Anyone performing work on the product must be able to consult the manual
at any time.
The legal requirements are met.
The farmer shall provide any special working instructions which are
appropriate for the conditions on the farm and - to state it again - expressly
take account of the safety aspects.
The product may only be used for its intended purpose.
The product may only be operated when in perfect working order. The safety
equipment, in particular,should be checked on a regular basis to ensure it
is working properly.
Work to be carried out may only be performed by a suitably qualified person.
These personnel will be regularly instructed in all relevant matters of safety
at work and protection of the environment and be familiar with the manual,
particularly the safety instructions it contains.

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 Safety
Personnel Qualification

2.2 Explanation of the safety symbols used

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Safety symbols draw attention to the importance of the adjacent text.
The design of the warnings is based on ISO 3864-2 and ANSI535.6.

Safety symbols and key words

Warning!
The indication Warning signals danger to life or health of personnel.
Death or serious injury will result if the danger is not avoided.

Attention!
The word Attention signals important information on risks for the
product or the environment.

2.3 Personnel Qualification

Personnel performing work on or working with the product must read and
understand the instructions and act accordingly!

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 Description
Correct applications

3 Description
3.1 Correct applications
The product described has been designed for use in agricultural (mainly milk
producing) environments.
The safety feed fence with central self-locking is designed solely as a sturdy
partition between the feeding aisle and the manure alley. The individual cows
are separated from each other when feeding by the feed fence.
The most important feature of the feed fence is a simple way of holding the cow
that allows each animal to be released individually. Cows can be released at
both the top and the bottom of the safety feed fence, and a cow can easily
release itself by lying down.

Attention!
Applications which are not listed here are not part of the intended
purpose and are therefore considered as improper use!

In particular it is not permissible to

use the safety feed fence for other animals than dairy cows.
Install other parts that do not meet the technical requirements given in this
manual. The product has been designed exclusively for the parts specified
here. Using the wrong technical elements may cause damage to the
product.
The manufacturer/dealer is not liable for any resulting damage. It is always the
user who is liable.
Pay attention to the following regarding the use of the safety feed fence:
The safety feed fence is not suitable for bulls.
The safety feed fence is not suitable for beef cattle.
The animals must be dehorned.
Correct application also includes reading the instructions and observing the
inspection and maintenance conditions
Original GEA parts and accessories are specially designed for GEA
equipment.
The manufacturer expressly points out that only original parts, original
accessories and original chemical substances have been adapted, tested
and authorised for use with the product.
The installation or use of products from other manufacturers may affect the
specified properties of the original parts and lead to injury to people and
animals.
The manufacturer does not accept any liability for injury to people or
animals, or damage to the product, caused by the use of products from other
manufacturers.

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 Description
Description of function

3.2 Changes to the product

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Unauthorised modifications of the product can have a negative impact on the
safety, life span or functionality of the product.
Any modifications not described in the product documentation are deemed to
be prohibited.
For safety reasons, do not carry out any unauthorised modifications!
Planned changes must be approved by the manufacturer in writing.
Unauthorised modifications of the product will void the warranty and may
invalidate the Manufacturer's Declaration or Declaration of Incorporation.

3.3 Description of function

The safety feed fence with central self-locking consists of a frame with pivoting
bars which gives eating cows a large range.
In addition, the fence also allows fallen cows to release themselves more easily
from the bars.
The rack is easy to use and provides a lot of space for the cow's head. The tilting
rods can be moved into the retaining position centrally.
Cows can be released individually by pressing a button and also retained
individually by a twist lock.

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 Description
Description of function

3.3.1 Locking mechanism

The locking mechanism is fitted in a

U-channel at the top of the frame.
Push-buttons for operating the latch
are fitted in the U-channel. If the
operating lever is locked in the
latched position, the locking bar
moves, the latches drop into the
locked position and the push
buttons are pushed upwards.

The feed fences with central locking

are fitted with a bar to close the latch
in the upper channel of the feed
fence. Moving this bar sets all the
latches to the central locking
position.

Only use the locking position if it is

necessary to secure the cows (see
the cross-section of the locking
mechanism on the right).

The feed fence is mounted on a

support post with mounting parts.
The locking mechanism of a feed
fence can be connected to the
locking mechanism of the next
fence by a connecting bar (see on
the right). By using a connecting
bar, several fences can be operated
with one operating lever. The
maximum fence length for operation
with one lever is 40 metres.

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Description
Description of function

3.3.2 Mounting parts

The safety feed fence with central locking is installed with the following
mounting parts for different situations (see Figures below):
Mounting part for round posts - with hooks for greater clamping force and
holding force
mounting part for flat posts
Connecting bar - for connecting two racks
End mounting part - for smooth sides of a pass through (530-7702-000)

Mounting parts
for round flat
posts (with
hook)

145 mm 195 - 295 mm

Standard fastening
part Extended fastening part mounting part for flat posts

Connecting bar
End fastening part

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 Description
Description of function

3.3.3 Support post

Support post on the ground
support post in work floor

support post on work floor

Support post with mounting parts support post in work floor

Designation:
1 Connecting bar
2 Support post
3 mounting part for round post

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Description
Description of function

3.3.4 Walk-through
The walk-through is used to allow persons to pass from the feeding aisle to the
manure alley. The walk-through can be created by placing two posts 35 to 40
cm apart.

Walk-Through brackets
Walk through brackets (5530-7000-050) can be used when the in-between
distance is larger than 40 cm.
One bracket makes the walk-through 15 cm smaller (two brackets 30 cm)..

35-40 cm
35-40 cm

Walk-Through brackets
Walk-through

Walk-through arch
A walk-through gate can be mounted to the feed fence.

35 cm

115 cm

65 cm

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 Description
Description of function

3.3.5 Gate element

Every feed fence with less than 6 feeding places can be used as a gate
element.

Preferably do not fix a concrete wall beneath the gate.

Feed fences with more than 2 feeding places need a support wheel.

Use mounting strips to mount wooden planks under the gate.

A walk-through gate can be used at the closing side.

3
4
2

Pos. Part No. Legend

1 5530-7000-030 Locking device gate element
2 5530-7000-040 Support wheel
3 Wooden boards
4 5530-1906-015 mounting strip

3.3.6 Slanting position

The feeding fences can be mounted at an angle of 12 from the uprights.

Spacers (5530-1906-020) can be used for uprights 2.5"and 3" thick.

18 cm

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Technical specifications - Feeding rack

4 Technical Specifications

4.1 Technical specifications - Feeding rack

42 mm
40 cm Feeding place widths 20 cm

 60 mm

105 cm
90 cm

60 mm

The central locking safety feed rack is available in different feeding place widths
and with different feeding places.

An overview of the available number of feeding places and different lengths of

the feed fences is shown in the following table.

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Twist &
Twist &
Twist & Lock
Twist & Lock
Feeding Number of Feeding
Lock-Standar central
Lock-Standar central place width feeding fence length
d + locking locking +
d locking in cm places (B) in cm (A)
hoop locking hoop
5530-7001-000 5530-7001-200 5530-7001-300 5530-7001-400 65 2 134
5530-7001-001 5530-7001-201 5530-7001-301 5530-7001-401 65 3 197
5530-7001-018 5530-7001-218 5530-7001-318 5530-7001-418 62,5 4 250
5530-7001-002 5530-7001-202 5530-7001-302 5530-7001-402 65 4 260
5530-7001-016 5530-7001-216 5530-7001-316 5530-7001-416 60 5 299
5530-7001-003 5530-7001-203 5530-7001-303 5530-7001-403 65 5 325
5530-7001-017 5530-7001-217 5530-7001-317 5530-7001-417 60 6 356
5530-7001-019 5530-7001-219 5530-7001-319 5530-7001-419 62,5 7 437
5530-7001-004 5530-7001-204 5530-7001-304 5530-7001-404 70 2 140
5530-7001-005 5530-7001-205 5530-7001-305 5530-7001-405 70 3 210
5530-7001-006 5530-7001-206 5530-7001-306 5530-7001-406 70 4 280
5530-7001-007 5530-7001-207 5530-7001-307 5530-7001-407 70 5 350
5530-7001-020 5530-7001-220 5530-7001-320 5530-7001-420 68 7 479
5530-7001-008 5530-7001-208 5530-7001-308 5530-7001-408 75 2 150
5530-7001-009 5530-7001-209 5530-7001-309 5530-7001-409 75 3 225
5530-7001-010 5530-7001-210 5530-7001-310 5530-7001-410 75 4 300
5530-7001-011 5530-7001-211 5530-7001-311 5530-7001-411 75 5 375
5530-7001-012 5530-7001-212 5530-7001-312 5530-7001-412 78 2 156
5530-7001-013 5530-7001-213 5530-7001-313 5530-7001-413 78 3 234
5530-7001-014 5530-7001-214 5530-7001-314 5530-7001-414 78 4 312
5530-7001-015 5530-7001-215 5530-7001-315 5530-7001-415 78 5 390
Feed fences with more than 5 feeding places require a middle support post.
Mounting parts for 2.5" are included in the supply.

Attention!
Place the support posts inside the ctc length between the midpoints of the end posts (see
the Figure) + 1 cm. This gives more space for fitting the support posts. Position the support
post for a feed fence 3.25 m wide at 3.26 m.

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 Technical Specifications
Specifications - fastening parts and connecting bars

4.2 Specifications - fastening parts and connecting bars

4.2.1 Size

2.5'' 2.5''
mounting part
for round post
(with hooks)

145 mm 195 - 295 mm mounting part

for flat posts

There are different fastening parts for round posts with different dimensions and
centre-to-centre lengths. The table lists the fastening parts with corresponding
connecting bars according to type and the centre-to-centre length of the
supports.

length
-1 to +4 +5 to +9 +10 to +14 +15 to +19 +20 to +24
flat 5530-1907-016 5530-1907-019 5530-1907-021 5530-1907-025 5530-1907-027
type of support post

asymmetrical
5530-1907-023
2,5'' 5530-1906-004 5530-1906-006 5530-1907-008 5530-1906-010 5530-1906-012
(Standard)
3'' 5530-1906-021 5530-1906-023 5530-1906-025 5530-1907-027
3,5'' 5530-1907-039 5530-1907-040 5530-1907-042 5530-1907-042
4'' 5530-1907-043 5530-1907-045 5530-1907-047 5530-1907-049
corresponding 5530-7000-081 5530-7000-082 5530-7000-083 5530-7000-084 5530-7000-089
coupling strip

Example: Centre-to-centre distance = 136 cm

A safety feed fence with a length of 134 cm (5530-7001-000) can be installed
on 2.5'' support posts with a centre-to-centre distance of 136 cm.
The feed fence can be extended and the remaining 2 cm bridged by using the
mounting part 5530-1906-004.

Example: Centre to centre distance between the posts is 2.03 m.

In front of the posts with a centre to centre distance of 203 cm, a feed fence with
a length of 197 cm (5530-7001-001) can be extended with mounting parts
5530-1906-004 (+1 to +4) and 5530-1906-008 (+5 till +9).
The remaining 6 cm are then bridged.

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Technical specifications - Support posts

4.3 Technical specifications - Support posts

4.3.1 General structural dimensions

min 2.5'' (76 mm)

min 2.5'' (76 mm)

min 1000

min 1600
min 1700

3
0 3
30x45
min 70 0
30x45
10

0

100
min 120

250
min
200

support post on work floor support post in work floor

d

4.3.2 Mounting on support poles

In a barn where the feed fences have to be mounted at support columns the
following two scenarios are possible.
The feed fence can be mounted in front of the columns or with the lower bar
between the columns.

feed fence in front of support feed fence with lower tube inside
column support column

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Technical specifications - Support posts

Feed fence mounting in front of support columns

This section addresses feed fences planned to be mounted in front of the
support columns.
Place support columns and posts on the feeding lane side in a line.
Mount the feeding rack in front of the support posts and poles

Designation:
1 Support pole
2 Upright
3 self locking safety feed fence
4 manure alley
5 feeding lane

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Technical specifications - Support posts

Feed fence mounting between support columns

The following sections apply if it is planned to mount the feeding rack with the
lower rail fitted between the support poles.
Viewed from the side of the feeding aisle, place the support posts 7 cm
behind the support poles.
For offset installation, use an angle plate on the upper fastening part.

7 cm

Designation:
1 Support pole
2 Upright
3 self locking safety feed fence
4 Manure alley
5 feeding lane
6 mounting strip (5530-1906-032)

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Shortening lower bar (feed fence between support columns)

The lower rail can be shorted by 6 cm at each end (by cutting), so that it fits
between the support poles.
For an H or I profile, a strap can be used (5500-9660-040).
A fixed wall bracket can be used with a square or rectangular post.
(5550-4285-001).

max. 6
cm
max. 6
cm

Fitting the lower rail between support poles

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4.3.3 Positioning a middle support post

Feed fences with more than 5 feeding places require a middle support post. The
Figure below shows the position of the support post.

3560

1780 1780

5530-7001-017

4370

2490 1880

5530-7001-019

4790
2740 2050

5530-7001-020

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Information on disposing of packing material

5 Transportation
5.1 Safety Instructions for Transport
To prevent serious damage to property and/or life-threatening injury to people,
only use load suspension devices indicated below.

See also the section on Safety.

Special transport hazards

Sharp edges may cause injuries.
Suspended loads can fall resulting in severe injuries or even death.

Acceptable transportation equipment and aids:

Have suitable lifting and carrying equipment ready, such as a forklift truck or
front loader.

Attention!
Do not damage the U-profile/locking device on the top of the safety
feeding rack when transporting with a forklift truck.

Warning!
Do not stand beneath a suspended load. A suspended load may fall
unexpectedly, which may cause death.

5.2 Information on disposing of packing material

After unpacking, the packing material must be handled properly and disposed
of carefully in accordance with the valid local regulations on waste disposal and
utilisation.

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Assembly preparations

6 Installation
If necessary, please contact your nearest authorised technical dealer.

6.1 Special personnel qualification required for installation

Installation may only be carried out by specially qualified personnel in
accordance with the safety instructions.

See also the section on Personnel qualification.

6.2 Assembly preparations

Attention!
Check the goods delivered against the parts list to make sure that all
of the parts are present. Please contact your supplier if any parts are
missing.

Attention!
Always avoid flying sparks on special steel
surfaces or other sensitive components!
Metal dust on stainless steel surfaces can lead to
corrosion!

Attention!
All screws and nuts made of stainless steel must
be greased thoroughly to prevent them seizing
during tightening!

Attention!
It is essential to inspect all the material for transport damage before
starting the installation. Never use damaged parts.

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Installation of feeding rack and fastening parts

6.3 Installation of feeding rack and fastening parts

Mount the upper mounting parts on the support posts and install the fence.
Mount lower fastening parts.

3
2

4
5

Pos. Part No.

1 5505-1906-001
2 5500-1200-157
3 5500-1200-080
4 5500-1200-075
5 5500-1200-125 (M12x90)
Mount feeding rack fastening parts on the centre support post

4
5
2

Pos. Part No.

1 5505-7000-041
2 5505-7000-042
3 5550-9631-000
4 5500-1000-114
5 5500-1000-127

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Installation of feeding rack and fastening parts

Mount the coupling strip for the central locking on the top profile before
mounting the next fence.
The length of the coupling strip must correspond to the length of the
mounting parts as shown in the table.

L1 L2 Part No.
145 mm 800 5530-7001-081
195 mm 850 5530-7001-082
245 mm 900 5530-7001-083
295 mm 950 5530-7001-084

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Installation of pushbutton and twist lock

6.4 Installation of pushbutton and twist lock

Mount guide bush and pushbutton at the points envisaged.
Fix the snap connector in the U-profile using a screwdriver.

Attention!
When the Twist & Lock button is fitted the two sides must be correctly
aligned, as shown. The snap connector will only engage unimpeded
if the alignment is correct.

1
3

2
Align the sides.

Pos. Part No.

1 5505-7000-016
2 5500-7000-004
3 5500-7000-001

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Coupling the Central Locking System

6.5 Coupling the Central Locking System

To gain access to the profile of the central locking:

Bring all Twist & Lock buttons in the raised position.
Shift the U-profile as shown.
Remove the latches and unlatch slide at the first and the last feeding place
to reach the profile of the central locking.

Connect the profile bars of the central locking with the connecting bars. Make
sure that all the profile bars are in the same position when connected.

Pos. Part No.

1 5500-8000-047
2 5500-8000-093

Place the latches and unlatch slides back in the starting position and mount the
U-profile on the feed fence.

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Connecting the locking device

6.6 Connecting the locking device

Shift all U-profiles in the locking position and couple the locking device with
the coupling profile.

Attention!
When connecting the locking device, make sure that all of the
U-profiles are in the same position.

L2

L1

3
Pos. Part No.

2 1 5505-7000-016

2 5500-7000-004
1 3 5500-7000-001

The following table gives the lengths of the fastening parts (L1 and L2) and the
corresponding connector.

L1 L2 Part No.
145 mm 200 mm 5530-7001-021
195 mm 250 mm 5530-7001-022
245 mm 300 mm 5530-7001-023
295 mm 350 mm 5530-7001-024

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Installation of the upper lever

6.7 Installation of the upper lever

Mount the operating lever on the feeding rack. Holes are marked at the place
where it is to be screwed in place.

Drill the prepositioned holes to 8 mm.

Pos. Part No.

1 55300000080

Pos. Part No.

2 5530-7000-153
3 5530-7000-154
4 5500-8000-083
5 5505-7000-158
6 5505-7000-159
7 5500-8000-075

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Installation of the upper lever

Pos. Part No.

8 5500-1200-034
9 5505-7000-136
10 5505-7000-156
11 5500-1200-071
12 5500-1200-080
13 5500-1200-075
14 5500-8000-083

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Installation of the upper lever

Pos. Part No.

15 5505-7000-135
16 5500-1200-056 (M12x30)
17 5530-0600-045
18 5500-1200-066 (M12x50)
19 5505-7000-138
20 5500-1200-062 (M12x40)
21 5530-0000-080

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Installation of the support wheel and wooden boards

6.8 Installation of the support wheel and wooden boards

A gate element with more than two feeding places needs a support wheel. Use
mounting strips to mount wooden planks under the fence.

2
3
1
4
2

3
1

Pos. Part No. Pos. Part No.

1 5530-7000-041 1 5500-1000-257
2 5500-9660-007 2 5500-1000-133
3 5500-3151-130 3 5530-1906-014
4 5510-9627-000

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Installation of the locking device

6.9 Installation of the locking device

Mount the locking device for a gate element on the fastening parts.
A stop is required in the case of round posts.
The upper mounting part has to be mounted 11 mm lower than the other
mounting parts.

3 round post

flat post

4 5 8
7
6

11 mm
9

10

11

Pos. Part No.

1 5530-7000-031
2 5505-7000-025
3 5505-7000-028
4 5505-7000-029
5 5500-1200-044 (M12x85)
6 5500-1200-039 (M12x30)
7 5500-1000-201
8 5500-1200-080
9 5505-7000-035
10 5500-1200-086 (M12x120)
11 5505-7000-036

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Installation of the passage clamps

6.10 Installation of the passage clamps

Mount the passage clamps between the mounting posts.

Pos. Part No.

1 5530-7000-051
2 5505-7000-052
3 55001200-056 (M12x85)
4 5500-1200-157
5 5500-1200-080

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Information on disposing of installation material after installation is finished.

6.11 Mounting the walk-through gate

Pos. Part No.

1 5530-7000-061
2 5500-1200-125 (M12x90)
3 550501200-121 (M12x80)
4 5500-1200-157
5 5500-1200-080

6.12 Information on disposing of installation material after installation is finished.

Handle unused installation material properly and dispose in accordance with
current valid local regulations on waste disposal and utilisation.

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Operating the locking mechanism

7 Operation
7.1 Operating the locking mechanism
The feed fence has a safety position with five operation settings.
safety position
Self-locking position
Unlocking position for individual cows
Individual locking
Central locking position

safety position
In the Safety position the push buttons are down. The pivoting bar can move
freely.
The cow is unlocked.

1 3 2

safety position

4
5

Designation:
1 Operating lever (5530-7000-020)
2 push button
3 Latch
4 Unlocking bar
5 Tilting rod

self-locking position
In the self locking position the operating lever is turned to the opposite direction.
The unlatch slide moves to the left and the latches fall, the push buttons are
released and are raised.
The pivoting bar is locked in when the cow places her head in the headspace
and reaches downwards towards the feed.
The cow is locked.

self-locking position

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Operating the unlocking device

Unlocking position for individual cows

Unlocking is performed by pressing the pushbutton. When the pushbutton is
pressed, the racks are raised and the cow is released.

Unlocking position

7.2 Operating the unlocking device

The safety feed fence is designed to lock and unlock an individual cow using
the Twist & Lock button mechanism.
Keeping an individual cow locked
(in individual steps)
1. Move the operating lever to the locking position.
The pushbuttons come up.

2. Activate the Twist & Lock button for the cow that needs to stay locked.

Locking position Locking position

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Operating the unlocking device

3. Move the operating lever to the safety position.

safety position individual locking position

safety position
The Unlatch slide moves to the right and lifts the latches, the push button
moves down.
The pivoting bar can move freely.

individual locking position

The unlatch slide in the safety position stays in the same position.
Push button and Twist & Lock button in the Individual Locking position
are still raised.
The pivoting bar stays locked.

Releasing an individual locked cow

safety position safety position

1. Slide the unlocking bar to the right to lift the latches.

2. The twist lock turns down.
The cow's feeding rack is now unlocked.

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Operating the Central Locking Mechanism

7.3 Operating the Central Locking Mechanism

1. Move the operating lever to the locking position.

2. Bring the central locking handle to the locking position

Attention!
Use the central locking option only when now cows are in the feed
fence.
Otherwise the locking mechanism can be displaced or damaged.

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Repairing a broken push button

8 Maintenance
If necessary, contact your nearest authorised technical dealer.

8.1 Repairing a broken push button

Repairing a pushbutton/guide bush:
If a pushbutton is defective, push the latch with a finger.

1. If the guide bush is also defective,

insert a new guide bush using a
screwdriver.

2. A new pushbutton is pressed into the

guide bush.

3. Fitting the new Twist & Lock button.

(5505-7000-016)

4. Align the faces (A) so the snap

connection is free to move inwards.

5. If there is no new twist lock available,

screw the unlocking bar to the
U-profile.
min. 10 mm
max. 15 mm

6. If there is no new twist lock available, Locking position

move the unlocking bar to the locking
position, close the feeding place and
block or remove the pushbutton.
This ensures that the cow's rack is
locked when the operating lever is
placed in the locking position and
unlocked when it is placed in the
unlocking position.

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Maintenance Frequency of Locking Mechanism

8.2 Access to the locking device

Move all twist locks to the raised position.
Move the U-profile as shown in the figure and raise in order to gain access
to the locking device.

8.3 Maintenance Frequency of Locking Mechanism

Depending on the type of feed and bedding, it is recommended that the locking
device is regularly cleaned to ensure that it continues to work smoothly.

Intervals Intervals
First week of operation Check for any loose screws and retighten if
necessary.
Yearly Check the locking device and clean if
necessary.
Check for any loose screws and retighten if
necessary.

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Final decommissioning/disposal

9 decommissioning

9.1 Final decommissioning/disposal

After final decommissioning, handle all components properly and dispose of
them in accordance with your valid local rules and regulations on waste
disposal. Recycle if possible.

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10 Spare Parts

7
8 1
3
9 2

10 5
4

11 6

12

14
15

16

13

Pos. Part No. Pos. Part No.

1 5530-7000-001 9 5500-1100-006
2 5530-7000-004 10 5500-1000-133
3 5530-7000-016 11 5530-7000-006
4 5530-7000-011 12 5505-0000-228
5 5530-7000-012 13 5530-7000-014
6 5530-7000-005 14 5530-7000-015
7 5500-1212-031 15 5550-1009-001
8 5530-7000-007 16 5500-1000-317

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11 Abbreviations
Units:
diameter
degree
mm millimetres
cm centimetres
Ctc length Length between post centres
(in) Inch (2.54 cm)
Length/width of square rod
L1 Length of fastening part
L2 Length of connecting bar

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