Milking machine Farmer: how to assemble and instructions for use

Even if there are one or two cows on the farm, machine tools greatly facilitate the milking procedure and make the process fast and of high quality. The milking machine for cows "Farmer" has a simple design and works on the principle of vacuum milk intake. Thanks to a special trolley on wheels, it is easy to move equipment around the barn.

How does the machine work?

The manufacturer produces milking equipment for sheep, cows, goats. The main elements of the milking machine:

electric motor that starts the unit;
dry type vacuum pump;
wheel base on which the pump and electric motor are located;
aluminum teat cups with silicone pads;
air hoses and milk line made of transparent plastic tubes;
20L milking pail.

Overall dimensions of the assembled device: 845x450x650 mm, weight 25 kg. The assembly sequence of the device, the rules for its maintenance are prescribed in a special technical passport. The manufacturer also informs the consumer about possible malfunctions or problems in the operation of the device, and how to eliminate it.

Working principle

The device works on the basis of the "squeezing" effect. Feature of functioning - when pumping air into a special glass, the inner cuff compresses the nipple, squeezing milk. When air is pumped out, the nipple is unclenched.

Through pipes connected to glasses, milk flows into cans. It takes 5-7 minutes to milk one cow. After the end of the process and turning off the installation, do not immediately pull the glasses off the nipples. You need to wait 1.5-2 minutes to rule out teat and udder injuries.

Pros and cons

The device is designed for milking one cow or you can connect the equipment to two animals at the same time. With the condition of short breaks (3-4 minutes), 8-20 cows can be milked in succession. Technology Benefits:

convenient installation and easy maintenance;
lightweight device;
technique operates at high and low temperatures.

The machine provides complete milking of cows. In this case, the milk immediately flows into the sealed chamber, and foreign particles do not pollute it. Hot water is sufficient for a good cleaning of the device.

A significant advantage of the device is that when the can overturns or overflows, a special device stops the flow of milk into the pump cavity.

The service life of the vacuum unit is increased thanks to this device. The main disadvantages of the milking machine: unfavorable cyclic action of the teat rubber, high cost of the device.

Assembly of milking equipment

Technique is sold disassembled. It is easy to assemble the milking machine yourself - just follow the recommendations indicated in the instructions:

The liner is placed in the cups so that the restrictive rubber ring protrudes over the edge of the aluminum cup. Milk tubes are passed through glasses.
The device is connected to the can through the holes located on the lid of the container.
One silicone tube connects the can to the vacuum bottle.
The can is also connected with a tube to the collector (plastic spout) to which the teat cups are connected.
Through a special pulsar mounted on a can, the third tube is connected to the collector (metal spout).
The vacuum gauge, which allows you to track the working depth of the vacuum, is fixed on a vacuum cylinder. Working indicator - 4-5 kPa.

The final stage of assembly - the can is installed on the wheelbase. Oil is poured into a special oil compartment.

Rules for using the AD2 milking machine

Before you put the glasses on the nipples, according to the instructions, it is necessary that a vacuum depth of a certain value is formed in the cavities. To extend the life of equipment, you must follow certain rules for its use and maintenance:

the washed machine is placed in disassembled form for storage;
when assembling, it is important to ensure a strong connection of all elements;
teats should be securely placed over udder teats.

Because cow's milk is fatty, it is sometimes recommended to use special products when washing equipment. Most often, sodium hydrochloride is used (10 ml of the product is diluted in a ten-liter bucket of water).It is important to rinse the machine with clean water after using detergent.

To milk cows without possible danger, it is worth periodically inspecting the elements of the installation: there should be no cracks on the rubber elements, milk or vacuum hoses, the electric drive must be undamaged.

It is also recommended to periodically check the functioning of the regulator and vacuum gauge.

Most common faults

Any technique periodically breaks down or starts to work poorly. Some malfunctions of the milking machine can be repaired by yourself:

low pressure in the hoses can be caused by a violation of the integrity of the tubes or rubber elements. The only way to fix the problem is to replace damaged parts;
often there are problems with the operation of the pulsator. As a rule, problems arise due to contamination. To solve the problem, it is recommended to disassemble the device and thoroughly clean and rinse the components of the pulsator. Allow parts to dry before assembling;
problem in the form of air suction occurs when rubber components wear out. To eliminate the defect, the tubes are checked, the rubber elements are updated.

If the engine does not run, the cause may be a lack of voltage or a problem with the vacuum pump. The issue with the vacuum pump is solved only by repair.

The Farmer milking machine is in demand both in small farms and in large livestock complexes. The device is not difficult to use, it takes, on average, 6 minutes to milk one cow. Prevention consists in cleaning the device and checking the oil level in the system.