G. P. Traps L. L. C.

Start up information:

All G. P. machines are test fired with White Flyer targets from Webb City, Mo.

1)     Uncrate and inspect machine for any shipping damage. Be sure all cable ties and packing materials are removed, so machine will operate correctly.

2)     Bolt on front hoop. DO NOT operate machine without front hoop in place.

3)     When mounting machine in a trap house, be sure your pedestal is strong enough to support machine. Make sure that the magazine does not touch the trap house roof. You need approximately 36 inches clearance from top of the pedestal to the trap roof. (See figure 2.)  If mounting on trailer make sure trap machine is securely bolted down and oscillating movement is not restricted.

4)     Trap Motor: 110v trap motor will draw 2 AMPS when in use. 110v service needs to have disconnect, so power can be shut off. You should unplug machine when not in use. Lightning can damage electric box and void warranty. All motors used by G. P. Traps are D.C. motors.

5)     Horizontal motor (or oscillating motor) gets power from the 110 v. power cord. When oscillating motor is running the motor draws less than 2 AMPS.

6)     Excessive moisture or floodwaters can damage motor/gearbox assembly and void warranty.

7)     There are two (2) toggle switches on the front of the gray control box. One is for the trap motor and the other is for oscillation motor. See figure 1.

8)     Release cord or remote receiver furnished by G. P. Traps.

9)     When turning machine off or to release throwing arm, set both toggle switches down to off position and depress black release button on gray control box to clear throwing arm. Throwing arm will release and last target will be thrown. BEWARE OF LAST TARGET THROWN. See figure 1.

10)     The black push-button on side of gray control box allows you to bump or move your horizontal motor from side to side. This will allow easy set up of field and angle adjustments. See figure 1.

11)     When filling magazine with targets or to adjust machine be sure machine is off and throwing arm is released.

12)     When servicing machine or control box, make sure throwing arm is released and 110v is disconnected from power source.

13)   STAY AWAY FROM THROWING ARM!

Mount gray control box inside trap door for easy access. Make sure control box is in a safe place. See figure 2.

Make sure you have trap machine bolted down securely. Set both switches to the on position. The trap motor will cock machine, but oscillating motor will not start until the puller depresses release button for the first time. The trap machine will oscillate and interrupt during use; after 60 seconds of non-use it will stop oscillating and will be dormant. The machine will start oscillating again when release button is depressed. There is a time delay relay and a one shot timer that perform these functions. These functions are independently programmable. Instructions are on components. There are two models of timers. Macromatic timers work as described. Eagle timers turn on when you switch oscillating motor toggle switch to on position.

Installation and operation procedures:

1)     Check your A.T.A. regulations to be sure your existing trap layout is staked properly with the correct measurements for proper angles and distance. This will assure you correct target presentation.

2)     The base plate design will allow you to install in any existing trap house. Position the trap base straight out or squarely with front of trap house. Base plate needs to be bolted down securely to existing pedestal. Make sure existing pedestal is level and existing studs are securely attached. A loose base plate causes unnecessary vibration and target consistency is affected. Check base plate bolts frequently for tightness. See figures 2 and 3.

3)     Plug power cord from gray control box into 110 v. power source.

4)     Connect release cord or remote receiver with release socket located on cord out of gray control box.

5)     Setting the field: By using the horizontal motor push button (See figure 1), move the machine to throw five (5) left angles and then throw five (5) right angles. To move the full field right or left, loosen both jam nuts and turn hand knob on the connecting rod. This rod connects the slotted arm collar on gearbox to tab on vertical upright. After adjustments are made, tighten both jam nuts. This adjustment moves entire field to the left or to the right. This enables you to center your field from your trap house. ¾” wrench is needed for jam nuts. See figure 4.

Figure 4.

6)    To adjust the amount of angle of field: To widen or narrow your full field, loosen ½” bolt through slotted arm collar and adjust the rod on top of the oscillation motor, towards the center to narrow, away to widen. This adjustment makes your angles open or closed. This adjustment replaces the 2-3-4 hole settings on other models. ¾” wrench is needed for adjusting ½” bolt. See figure 5.

Figure 5.

7)     Adjusting Target Height: From the rear of the machine, target height is adjusted with the ratchet on the back right side of the machine. See figure 6.

8)     Adjusting Cant of Bird: Target leveling is adjusted with the forward vertical ratchet on the right side of machine. Adjusting ratchet raises or lowers right side of main body. This adjustment enables you to present a level or flat type target. See figure 6.

Figure 6.

9)     To adjust target distance: At the rear of the machine is a spring knob connected to the main spring. Loosen the retaining nut on the inside of the bracket. Tighten knob to lengthen target distance. Loosen knob to shorten target distance. Make sure nut on inside of bracket is tightened. ALWAYS make sure spring knob is tight. There needs to be 3 to 4 threads sticking through adjustment knob to assure spring has no slack in it. A loose main spring causes unnecessary vibration. If main spring adjustment becomes loose and falls off, your machine could be damaged.

10)     After use of the machine or when reloading targets, set both toggle switches to off position and depress the release button on gray control box to clear throwing arm. REMEMBER, LAST TARGET WILL BE THROWN!

11)     Always release throwing arm and disconnect power when servicing or adjusting machine.

12)     Always disconnect power when not in use, electric storms/spikes can damage control box.

13)     Post all literature informing personnel about trap machine operation before servicing or loading targets.

14)     Please call before making any major adjustments.

15)     THINK SAFETY FIRST!

16)     Call for optional equipment.

TRAP HOUSE EXAMPLE

Figure 2.

Base Plate

Figure 3.

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