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.
 

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