Priefert RC98AI Operating Instructions Manual

Roping Chute

Operating Instructions (RC98AI)

Congratulations on your purchase of Priefert’s new RC98AI Remote
Controlled Roping Chute. This is the “latest and greatest” in Roping Chutes.
In the fully automatic mode, by pushing one button to release the front gate,
the operator can set in motion the release of the steer in the chute and the
loading of another. If preferred, you may use the 4 buttons on the remote
control to command all actions of the chute yourself.

Roping Chute Hook-Up

Step 1: Screw air tting into hole marked air supply at back of the Automatic Control Box (ACB) bolted to the top of roping chute.

Step 2: Connect air supply to tting at the back of ACB. Set regulator on air compressor at 90 psi.

Step 3: Connect electrical cord to 110 volt outlet.

Proper performance requires a minimum of 2hp air compressor that will produce 3.1 cfm at 90 psi, with a 4 gallon tank.

NOTICE: Priefert Manufacturing Recommends using a dedicated Air Compressor to prevent damage from contamination to the

Compressed Air System. Use Clean & Dry Compressed Air Supply. Drain Compressor & Air Tanks Daily.

SEE ATTACHED NOTICE

Roping Chute Operation

The Front buttons of the Remote operate

the Front Gate of the Roping Chute

Pressing this button will OPEN the
FRONT GATE of the Roping Chute

Pressing this button will OPEN the

REAR GATE of the Roping Chute

Robotic Mode

Using the button on the right rear of the Control Box, the chute

can be switched into the “Robotic” mode, where the chute uses
an electronic eye to detect the presence or absence of a steer.
A red light will appear. To release the steer, push the “Front / Open”
button on the upper left of the remote control. The headgate
opens and a few seconds after detecting that the steer has left,
the headgate closes; the tailgate then opens and upon detection
of the next steer having entered the chute, the tailgate closes.
One push of a single button has completed the entire cycle and

ropers have the next steer loaded and ready to go upon return to
the roping box. To take the chute out of auto mode, simply push the
button again on the back right side of the Control Box.

This chute also o󰀨ers the operator the option to override the

Robotic mode and “score” his horse by opening and closing the

tailgate with the push of buttons. This will not take the chute out of
Robotic mode and continues to be a great training tool to keep your
horse from leaving the box at the sound of the chute rather than

from a cue from the rider.

Another control feature located on the back left of the Control Box is

a “Delay” setting. Just to the right of the green “on” indicator light is

a silver knob used to activate and set the delay timing. Each click
to the right gradually delays the activation of the opening of the
headgate from 2-30 seconds. When no one else is around, this great
feature o󰀨ers ropers improved practice opportunities by allowing the

roper/operator to be fully prepared before the steer is released.

The Rear buttons of the Remote operate

the Rear Gate of the Roping Chute

Pressing this button will CLOSE the

FRONT GATE of the Roping Chute

Pressing this button will CLOSE the

REAR GATE of the Roping Chute

Delay Setting

Priefert’s Calf Roping Chute

o󰀨ers the same great features

as the Steer Roping Chute

but specically directed at

guys and gals who like to

focus on calf roping.

(RCCALFA)

1-800-527-8616

903-572-1741 903-572-2798 Fax

[e-mail]

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2630 S. Jeerson
P.O. Box 1540
Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456-1540

NOTICE

USE OF LUBRICANTS ON

COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS

OF THIS CHUTE CAN CAUSE

COMPONENT FAILURE!

 DO NOT Lubricate Air Cylinder

Rods Externally.

 DO NOT Lubricate Air System

Internally.

DO NOT Clean Components



with Solvents.

Priefert Manufacturing Recommends using a

dedicated Air Compressor to prevent damage from

contamination to the Compressed Air System.

Use Clean & Dry Compressed Air Supply.

Drain Compressor & Air Tanks Daily.

Questions? Call Priefert at 800-527-8616

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