Volac EWE2 Operating Instructions Manual

EWE2

Lamb Feeder

Operating Instructions

(Can feed up to 20 orphan/surplus lambs)

25 Litre Capacity

Instructions for Use

Your Volac EWE2 feeder is easy to operate and will save you valuable time during
one of the most labour intensive periods of the year. Follow the instructions
carefully and ensure that all safety requirements are followed.

Safety First

Always unplug the machine before moving, cleaning, re-filling the water reservoir etc. and allow
the water to cool to a safe working temperature.

Ensure that the EWE2 is secured in a level, dry position and that all wiring and sockets are kept
clean and dry.

Ensure that a circuit breaker is fitted between the mains supply and the EWE2.

Replace the fuse in the plug with a Quick Blow fuse only (3.15 ampere 20mm long.)

Always ensure that the heater tube is fully submerged in water when the machine is switched on.

Important; Cover the element with water before switching on electrical supply. To avoid blowing
the element, do not empty out water or pour hot or cold water over the element when hot.

Step by Step Operators Guide

1 Place the empty feeder in position, outside the pen, ensuring that it is level. The EWE2 feeder is

designed to work in conjunction with Volac Minisucklers which should be set up as described in the
assembly instructions. It is possible to run two Minisucklers from the EWE2 through the tube holes
provided. However, should one be sufficient, the spare holes can remain plugged.

2 The element is preset to heat water from cold to between 10-35°C. You can influence the tempera-

ture by adjusting the control knob, clockwise to increase the temperature, and anticlockwise to de­crease the temperature. Each mark represents an increment of approximately 4°C. Volac recommend
30°C to get lambs started, reducing to 20°C once lambs are trained to suckle on this feeder. (Only
pre-mixed milk to the correct temperature should be put into the container).

3 Fill the large bucket with 5” of water or to the line marked on the outer label. You can use cold water,

which can take about an hour to reach the preset temperature, or you could use pre-warmed water
to speed up the process.

4 Now you can plug the EWE2 into the electricity supply.

5 The light on the thermostat plug will illuminate as it heats the water to the required temperature.

The light flashes as the temperature approaches the set point. When the correct temperature is
reached the light will go out. Once the jacket of water is at the correct temperature, mix up the milk
for the lambs as instructed on the bag, (200g powder for each litre of warm milk required), Place
approx. 10 litres of warm water (30°C for younger lambs, 20°C for older lambs) in the inner bucket,
add 5kg Lamlac and mix well, then top up with water to a total of 25 litres of mixed milk. Carefully
lower the smaller bucket of milk into the large bucket. Ensure that the milk tubes are in place before
closing the lid.

Optional Extras: Available from Volac

a. In very cold weather you may wish to use a thermal jacket, which will reduce

heat loss. The jacket is easily fitted by fastening it around the outer bucket
with straps. To avoid over-heated milk the jacket should be removed in
warmer weather.

b. Additional Minisuckler for rearing larger batches of lambs.

Ewe 2 Insulation Jacket

(for very cold weather)

Assembling the Minisuckler

To watch a video of the assembly of the
Ewe2 Feeder visit www.volac.com/Ewe2feeder

1 Fix the Minisuckler plate to the wall of the pen with screws, nails or by tying through the corner

holes so that the teats are 30-40cm (12”-15”) from the ground.

2 Take the teats and push through the back of the plate and screw in the fittings.

3 Attach the silicone tubing to each fitting.

4 Next cut the tubing approximately 15cm (6”) from the screw-in fittings and insert the non-return

valves. These must hang vertically to work efficiently.

5 Insert the metal weights in the ends of the silicone tubing which will be sitting in the milk and

ensure the white filters are attached to the metal tubes.

6 Finally place the end of the tubes through the holes in the lid of the EWE2, so that they just reach

the bottom of the milk bucket. Squeeze the teats to draw the milk into the teats ready for the lambs
to suck.

7 Allow a maximum of 10 lambs per teat.

NB Lambs should be started on the softer white/yellow teats and moved onto the harder red teats once

they are sucking vigorously.

Hygiene

Warm milk is the ideal breeding ground for bacteria. Therefore daily cleaning of the feeder and tubing
is necessary and will ensure that your lambs thrive. Hot water and a detergent steriliser are the most
effective cleaning materials.

1 Ensure that the lambs have a constant supply of milk available to them. Any milk left after 24 hours

should be discarded although, for best results, the bucket should be cleaned out and refilled with
fresh milk every 12 hours.

2 You should replace the water in the larger bucket at least once a week and check the level

regularly to ensure that the heater element is always covered.

Maintenance

Removing defective/broken stainless steel element

1 Disconnect unit from electrical supply.

2 Pour hot (not boiling) water containing washing-up liquid (not boiling) into unit to soften plastics

prior to removal.

3 Grip stainless steel tube, twist to break seal and carefully push out element.

4 DO NOT PULL FROM EXTERNAL CONTROL BOX.

To fit new stainless steel element

1 Place seal into cup or bowl and pour on hot (not boiling) water to soften seal.

2 Place the warm seal in locating hole with extended side uppermost. Lubricate stainless steel tube

with washing-up liquid or similar and push into position. Ensure control box is upright before inser­tion with the cable uppermost on the right-hand side.

3 Carefully re-fit sucker support to the end of the stainless steel tube. DO THIS WHILST SEAL IS

WARM AND SOFT.

4 DO NOT soften or distort the wall of the warming bucket when re-inserting the replacement element.

5 The controller is fitted with an electrical cut-out, which will activate if the unit is used without water

in the bucket. If it cuts out the unit should be switched off for 10 minutes, then the bucket filled with
water and switched on again. The unit will have reset itself. If you still have no power, check the fuse

and if still faulty, consult your electrician.

Lamb Volostrum

®

A natural alternative to colostrum.

Volac Lamb Volostrum’s guaranteed high level of proteins and oil supply a readily available source of
nutrients and energy to help get the lamb off to a good start in life and guard against hypothermia.

Typical Analysis

Easy Mixing

Vital Energy Boost

100% Natural

To watch a video on how to mix
visit ww.volac.com/Lambvolostrum

EWE2 Parts

M001706

Single backplate

A071758

Heater complete with
thermostat

M174079

Metal tube for
minisuckler

M174020/M174021

Silicone tubing
for EWE2

A071789

Black rubber seal
old heater

M004015

White lamb teat (soft)

M004020

Red lamb teat (hard)

A071760

Suction pad
Old heater

M017220

Minisuckler filter
(white)

M001235

Minisuckler
Non-return valve

M001708

Minisuckler connector

A071746

EWE2 outer bucket

A071773

EWE2 inner bucket

M003005

Minisuckler
Unit with
Steel tube

Lamlac

®

Lamlac is the ideal substitute for ewes milk. It has been continuously developed over a period of 20
years to become today’s most widely used milk replacer for lambs. It incorporates the latest technology
that allows all the goodness and health protection of natural milk to be gently dried into a pure powder
that is fortified with essential oils, vitamins and minerals.

Easy-Mixing

Lamlac has been specifically developed to mix into water with very little effort, whether the water is
warm or cold. It remains in suspension for up to 24 hours making it ideal for rearing groups
of lambs on any system. Follow the simple mixing instructions on the bag for excellent results.

Watch video - how to mix Lamlac
visit www.volac.com/lamlac

Protein

Oil

24%

Ash7%Fibre

0%

24%

Packaging

Lamlac Instant - available in 5kg, 10kg and 25kg bags.

Lamlac Freeflow - available in 25kg bags.

Storage

Store below 25°C in a dry area. Shelf life is 18 months
from date of manufacture.

Volac International Limited
Orwell, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QX
T 01223 208021 F 01223 207629 [e-mail] www.volac.com

Volac Ireland
Church Street, Killeshandra, Co. Cavan
T 049 43 34755 F 049 43 34760 [e-mail] www.volac.ie

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