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.