8-Horse Panel Walker Installation Instructions Model 872 Includes New Touch Screen and Push Button Control Boxes, Optional Drag and Spray Kit Assembly Instructions www.priefert.
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Parts List Inner Arm (8ea) HWINNERARM Middle Arm (8ea) Outer Arm (8ea) HW8MIDDLEARM HW6OUTERARM Base Assembly (1ea) HWBASE Tree (1ea) HW8TREE Inner Panel (20ea) Support Strap (8ea) Hanging Panel (8ea) Outer Panel (27ea) HW8PCPSBI HWPWE HW8PCPSBO Stabilizer Bar (8ea) HWPARMSTRAP HWPS (attached to Tree) 3'-5" Panel (1ea) 2' Panel (1ea) HWPSP02SB HWPSP03.5SB ½" Turnbuckle (12ea) FMTB0812 Inner Cables 5/16" X 85¼" (4ea) Inner Turnbuckle Cable 5/16" X 69" (4ea) CABLE0585.
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Concrete Pad Preparation IMPORTANT: Be sure to select an area that is large enough to accommodate the Horse Walker Outer Ring with sufficient clearance all around. Area should also be level, and if possible, slightly higher than surrounding terrain to allow drainage, but not excessive runoff. Avoid low-level areas which could lead to ponding, puddles and depositing of sediments. Level grading surface location prior to installation will produce the best results.
Horse Walker Assembly Breather Installation VERY IMPORTANT! After locating and leveling Walker Base, Plug must be taken out & breather installed before power is turned on. The breather is shipped inside the Control Panel with the Remote Control and Antenna. Open Control Panel Box, remove breather and install BEFORE turning on Horse Walker power.
3. To set the Base Assembly to the Concrete Pad, attach a chain or strap to the lifting eyes on each side at the top of the Walker Base and raise the walker with a forklift or front end loader. NOTE: The Base weighs approximately 1200 lb. Be sure the equipment used for lifting the Base is able to handle this working weight. USE CAUTION TO PREVENT STRAP OR CHAIN DAMAGING BRUSH ASSEMBLY FOR HANGING PANELS (See picture at right). Make sure the walker is level, put anchor bolt nuts on and tighten.
6. Locate TURNBUCKLE four ½" Turnbuckles, four 85¼" (5/16") Inner Cables, four 69" (5/16") Inner Turnbuckle Cables, and twelve Quick Links. Attach a Quick Link to each end of the four Inner Cables. Attach the four Inner Cables to the loops at the outer end of the arms using the Quick Links Alternate these cables with the Turnbuckle Cables. Unscrew the turnbuckles to the full extension. Lay out the four Inner Turnbuckle Cables and attach one end of each cable to the turnbuckle.
9. Locate another four ½" Turnbuckles, four 177⅞" (5/16") Middle Cables, four 157⁷/16" (5/16") Middle Turnbuckle Cables, and twelve Quick Links. Following the same assembly method as for Inner Cables, attach a Quick Link to each end of the four Middle Cables. Attach the four Middle Cables to the loops at the end of the arms using the Quick Links. 3/8" Quick Links Alternate these cables with the Turnbuckle Cables, AND, reverse the location of the Turnbuckles from the Inner Cables.
Turnbuckle and Cable Locations TURNBUCKLE Outer Cable Middle Cable Inner Cable TURNBUCKLE (NOT TO SCALE) Top Cable Adjustments Hanging Panels Must be Level and uniform after installation and Top Cable Adjustments. The initial tensioning of Top Cables will change with Hanging Panel assembly. Begin with the Arm ends at about 9' 6" above grade. After Hanging Panel installation, Top Cables will require final adjustments. See page 10 for final Top Cable adjustments.
Hanging Panel & Stabilizer Assembly ±9' 6" 15. 16. 17. After all cables are tightened, bolt the Panel Straps to the mounting brackets on the arms. The bolts are assembled on the yoke of the Panel Straps. Remove the bolts from the end of the yoke and install in the mounting brackets on the arm. The short Panel Strap will go into the inner mounting bracket and the long Panel Strap will go into the outer mounting bracket. (See examples Page 08) There are more holes in the outer strap then the inner strap.
CRITICAL DIMENSIONS STABILIZER BAR Allow 1 or 2 holes above Hanging Panel Approx. 4"- 6" clearance on Inner Ring Approx. 6"- 8" clearance on Outer Ring NOTE: Make sure when assembling Round Pen that ample clearance is provided to allow Hanging Panel to rotate freely inside. Location of Inner Ring and Outer Ring is very important for proper operation of the Panel Walker. Panel Must Hang Level after Top Cable Adjustments. Review pages 7, 8, 9 & 10 for proper clearances and adjustments.
Top Cable Adjustments for Hanging Panels Before Beginning: Upper & Lower Top Cables must be adjusted properly for Hanging Panels to be level, and must hang at the same elevation, regardless of variations in ground levels. This means that all measurements MUST be taken at the same point on base-grade for each panel. Locate a spot in the Walker ring to take all measurements from. Use a rigid flat object on the base-grade to measure from to get consistent results for all turnbuckle adjustments. 20.
Dimensions for Inner & Outer Round Pens 54' 8" Inner Curve Panels 55' 4" Clearance for Hanging Panels 72' Inner Curve Panels 70' 8" Clearance for Hanging Panels Be sure that all Hanging Panels and Stabilizers have been installed and that cable adjustments have been performed prior to beginning any Round Pen installations. Hanging Panels are required to achieve proper spacing and alignment of Round Pen panels.
Round Pen Assembly Before Beginning: Determine location of Inner Bow Gate, and at 27'-4" from center. Rotate the Horse Walker Tree around until there is a hanging panel in-line with the hinge side of Bow Gate. Be sure to install an Anchor Stake Clip in the bottom of each panel before locating and attaching panel. As you install the gate and curved panels, adjust the Round Pen panels around until there is approx. 4"- 6" of clearance between the hanging panel and curved panel on the Inner Ring and approx.
Outer Ring - Second 4. Following the procedure used for the Inner Ring, locate the Bow Gate for the Outer Ring, directly across from the Inner Bow Gate at 36'. Connect the 3.5' Panel as before. Insert Anchor Stake Clip into bottom of panel leg. Be sure the holes on the Anchor Stake Clip face outward, away from the center of the ring. After proper clearance is achieved, drive a Stake through the hole on Anchor Stake Clip, half-way into ground as with the inner ring. Connect an Outer Panel as in step 1.
Hanging Panel Electrical Connections 1. Attach each electric wire to each panel by placing the ¼" x ¾" bolts and nuts provided through the drilled hole on the Short Arm Attachment. (See Step 3 pg. 09) NOTE: Be sure enough slack is given for panel movement. Swing Panel several inches in each direction to be sure there is ample free-play in the wire. 2. Drive a 6’ ground rod beside the walker base and attach a #6 copper ground wire to the ground rod and to the green terminal on the charger.
Horse Walker Electrical Instructions (cont.) A certified electrician must install wiring and wire motor control. Be sure to follow all electrical codes for your area. WARNING: PRIEFERT MANUFACTURING RECOMMENDS THAT ALL WIRE BE RUN THROUGH ELECTRICAL GRADE CONDUIT TO PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH DUE TO ELECTROCUTION HAZARD AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTIONS FROM PREVIOUS PAGE 1. 24v Power Supply (Touch Screen Control Panel Only) 2. PLC 3. Motor Starter Relay 4. Line Reactor 5.
The Remote Control for the Horse Walker comes pre-programmed from the factory. Programming is only necessary if additional, or replacement Remote Control is purchased. Programming an Additional or Replacement Remote Control for the Automatic Horse Walker Read These Instructions Completely Before Beginning Note: The circuit board allows for 4 seconds between pressing the Programming Button to activate the function light, and pressing the corresponding button on the remote.
REMEMBER: The circuit board allows for 4 seconds between pressing the Red Programming Button to activate the LED function light, and pressing the corresponding button on the remote. 1 2 3 4 Press Red Programming Button Press and hold the red Programming Button until the 1st function light (Red LED) comes on. Immediately press the “O/1” button on the Remote. — the red LED light will blink. Press Red Programming Button Press the red Programming Button again,the 2nd function light (Red LED) will appear.
Horse Walker Operation Instructions TOUCH SCREEN CONTROL PANEL Display Panel Charger Indicator Stops Horse Walker Charger ON/OFF Key Features on the Touch Screen Control Panel: • 25 second “ramp up” time from start to the desired speed setting helps ease horse into a walk. • 25 second “ramp down” time from engage to full stop. • Remote control that allows the operator to Start/Stop, change direction (Forward/Reverse), as well as increase or decrease speed; all with a push of a button.
Section 1: MANUAL CONTROL Tab: This tab displays the options for Manual Operation. The Time and Speed of operation must be selected first • Time can be set by touching 15 minutes , 30 minutes or 60 minutes . Touching button again will increase the time to a maximum of 60 minutes. Time selected will appear in the vertical indicator bar on the right, and Time Remaining will count down when Walker is started. • Speed can be set by touching the up or down arrow buttons.
Section 2: RUN ROUTINE Tab: This tab displays the options for pre-set Routines. Select a Routine by Touching the Pop-Up Menu. • Any Routine that has been set-up will appear in the pop-up menu. Select the Routine to run and touch the green START button. • Time duration and speed for each Step of the Routine will be displayed on the right of the screen. PAUSE the Routine at any time, then RESUME to continue the Routine. Touch END to cancel the Routine.
Section 5: MAINTENANCE Tab: ALARM HISTORY This button displays Alarm History Information. Alarms & Faults and How to Reset them. • FAULT ALERTS - This window will appear to alert that a Fault has occurred. Several factors can lead to a Fault Alert such as loss of communications or resistance due to horse activity in the Walker. This condition of "Over-Torquing" will cause a Fault Alarm.
Horse Walker Operation Instructions PUSH-BUTTON CONTROL PANEL 15, 30, & 60 Minute Timer Start/Stop Forward/Reverse Stops Horse Walker Key Features • 25 second “ramp up” time from start to desired speed setting to ease horse into walk. • 25 second “ramp down” time from engaged to stop. • One of the more unique and outstanding features of this lead walker is the fact that if a horse balks and stops the walker, there is no stress wear on the drive train. The motor simply pauses and then restarts.
Optional Horse Walker Drag Installation The Optional Horse walker Drag will help maintain a stable and uniform base-surface inside the Horse Walker Ring. This can help prevent injury from uneven, low and/or slippery areas due to accumulation of rain water and runoff, and will smooth, distribute and level berming along the panels. Regular use of the drag will ensure the best conditions for equine safety, well-being and peak performance. CAUTION: • Do not enter the walker while Drag is in operation.
Optional Spray Kit Installation Be sure to have a licensed plumber facilitate connections of the water supply. Stub-up waterline where the Water Supply Tee will be located to enable connection. Priefert recommends 3/4" Sch40 PVC, sand sheathed, buried below freeze level. After completing the assembly of the walker and round pen, determine a location closest to the water supply. Preferably, the water supply will be installed during the concrete pad preparation.
Optional Spray Kit Installation (cont.) Run Poly Tube around to the stay at center of panel and cut. Insert one of the Tee/Nozzle assemblies into that end and attach Poly Tube to the other side of Tee/Nozzle assembly. Attach to panel with screw and bracket (See diagram 3 inset). Center stay Again, run hose around to next panel center stay and cut. Insert another Tee/Nozzle assembly into the hose, attach hose to other side of Tee/Nozzle assembly.
References 1. Sentry Insurance, FEMA, Owner’s and Operators Manuals for Farm Equipment, Sentry Insurance, Stevens Point, WI, revised Management Bulletin No. 112, 9042; March 2007, pp S-2.B 2. https://apps.fcc.gov/kdb/GetAttachment.
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