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Getting started with your new Optiweigh
Getting it ready for use
Getting it ready for use
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Step 1 of 9
<p>Remove packaging and lay out the wheels and axel</p>

Remove packaging and lay out the wheels and axel

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Step 2 of 9
<p>Secure the wheels in place with the axel</p>

Secure the wheels in place with the axel

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Step 3 of 9
<p>Connect the ratchet jacks</p>

Connect the ratchet jacks

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Step 4 of 9
<p>Adjust the settings for the size of the cattle:</p> <ul> <li>Side panels so only one animal can enter at a time</li> <li>Tub position for access with only two feet in the platform</li> </ul>

Adjust the settings for the size of the cattle:

  • Side panels so only one animal can enter at a time
  • Tub position for access with only two feet in the platform
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Step 5 of 9
<p>Check all the plugs are connected and switch it on</p>

Check all the plugs are connected and switch it on

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Step 6 of 9
<p>Download the Optiweigh App:</p> <ul> <li>Click on ‘Unit Maintenance’</li> <li>Connect to the unit with WiFi</li> <li>Click on ‘Check Unit’ to zero the scales and to check the weight and tag read</li> </ul>

Download the Optiweigh App:

  • Click on ‘Unit Maintenance’
  • Connect to the unit with WiFi
  • Click on ‘Check Unit’ to zero the scales and to check the weight and tag read
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Step 7 of 9
<p>Wind down the wheels with the handle and take it to the animals</p>

Wind down the wheels with the handle and take it to the animals

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Step 8 of 9
<p>Use the Optiweigh App or web portal to start a weighing session.</p> <p>(In future each time you change mobs or groups of cattle start a new session)</p>

Use the Optiweigh App or web portal to start a weighing session.

(In future each time you change mobs or groups of cattle start a new session)

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Step 9 of 9
<p>Set it up:</p> <ul> <li>On a flat spot</li> <li>Solar panel towards the sun</li> <li>Raise the wheels</li> <li>Fill the tub</li> <li>If using dry lick</li> <li>Put the limiter plate on top of it</li> </ul>

Set it up:

  • On a flat spot
  • Solar panel towards the sun
  • Raise the wheels
  • Fill the tub
  • If using dry lick
  • Put the limiter plate on top of it