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Q. How does QF operate?
A. Quick Feed dispenses food
automatically through a programmable electronic timer. Simply install 2 AA
batteries (included) for battery backup, plug into a 110 volt electric
outlet OR attach to a 12 volt battery (with optional battery adapter.) Begin
by setting the digital clock to the correct time, program the times you wish
to feed (up to 12 times) along with amounts, (5 amount choices) and fill
with food. Food will be dispensed day after day at the times and amounts
chosen. Use the link at the bottom of this page to
get more information on the Selector Settings.
Q. How often can I feed with QF?
A. QF is designed to
feed from 1 to 12 times in a 24 hour period. Feedings may be scheduled
within minutes or hours of each other. Once times are set, feeder will
dispense each day at these times until settings are changed.
Q. How much can I feed at a time?
A. Settings begin at
a few ounces and range up to 2 pounds or 1 to 5 cups for the standard
feeder. After choosing the dispensing amounts for the Pet size from 1/8, 1/4
or 1/3 cup increment sizes, simply add one amount to each of the 5 settings.
Example: 1/8 cup, 2/8 (1/4) cup, 3/8 cup, 4/8 (1/2) cup, 5/8 cup. For
Standard size, see feeding selector chart for each type food, feeder size
and animal by clicking on Selector Settings button at left for further
information. Feedings may be scheduled within minutes of each other for
larger amounts. Example: set the feeder to dispense 5 cups of grain at 8:00
A.M., and an additional 1 to 5 cups of grain at 8:05 A.M. simply by setting
the clock accordingly.
Q. What are Quick Feeders made of?
A. QF is made of a
high impact polyurethane plastics product.
Q. Can I use QF outside?
A. Because QF does not have a
totally sealed hopper, QF's are not designed to be used outside without some
cover to protect the electronics and food from weather.
Q. How is QF mounted?
A. The Quick Feed hopper has
pre-molded mounting screw holes in the back of the hopper. For detailed
drawings and instructions, use the
link to the Installation information
at the bottom of this page.
Q. How much food will QF hold & how many days can I feed with QF?
A. QF Standard size hoppers will hold approximately 25 pounds of dog/cat
foods or 50 pounds of grains and pellets. QF Pet size hoppers hold
approximately 1/2 the above amounts. The amount of days you can feed with QF
depends on the amounts and frequency of feedings. To determine how many days
you can feed with the standard feeder, multiply the cups fed by the amount
of times then divide into 132 cups. For the pet size, divide by 66 cups.
This will tell you how many days you can safely feed before refilling.
Q. What types of food can I dispense with QF?
A. QF
will dispense dry cat or dog food, pellets, and grain products. QF is not
designed to dispense any food product larger than large chunk dog food or
pellets longer than one inch in length as it will stop the rotation of the
cylinder, thereby damaging the motor. For farm animals, sweet feeds with wet
molasses have a tendency to bridge above the dispensing mechanism not
allowing the feed to drop down into the chute.
Q. Since QF is made from a plastic product, is it varmint proof?
A. Fortunately, not everyone has a raccoon, squirrel, or rodent problem.
Unfortunately, for the ones that do, but no, QF is not varmint proof.
However, there are solutions: Some of our handier customers have built lock
boxes around their feeders out of wood or metal with an opening at the
bottom for the spout while still others have mounted metal garbage cans and
then attached their feeders inside.
Troubleshooting
Timer won't accept new programming.
Unlock the keypad. To unlock, press
the "b" and "c" keys at the same time.
How will I know when the keypad is locked?
The keys will not respond when in
locked mode. To change programs, unlock keypad by pressing the up (B) and
down (C) keys at the same time.
What happens if power is interrupted to feeder?
If alarm is in audible mode, you will
hear a continuous beep and a red light will flash. If in silent mode, only
the red light will flash - readout will feature time that feeding was
missed. Battery backup will maintain time and programming. To reset readout,
press any button.
Turning off audible beeper alarm
If alarm is going off, press any key.
This alarm indicates an error. Check for blockage, power outage or
malfunction.
Temporary power interruption
Make sure "AA" batteries are good. If
battery backup is used, clock will not lose time or programming. Feeder will
not dispense feed during outage, however all subsequent programmed feedings
will occur when power is restored.
Click Here for Smaller
Pet Feeders
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Livestock Feeders
Click here for Quick Feeder Frequently Asked Questions
Click Here for Diagrams and Installation
Click Here for Selector Settings &
Dispensing Chart
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