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Portek Scatterbird Mk3 Servicing And Repair

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  • Page 1 Servicing & Repair Scatterbird Mk3 Birdscarer portek.co.uk...

  • Page 2: Before You Start

    Before you start If you are having trouble with your Scatterbird MK3 this guide will help you determine the problem and remedy any issues to get your Gas Gun up and running again. Please refer to the operating instructions in conjunction with this guide.

  • Page 3: Initial Checks

    4. Make sure the Controls Panel is switched on: Turning on the Scatterbird. Connect the power supply - using either external battery or Portek internal battery accessory. Press button A - the unit is ON The unit is OFF if the 2 lights when the the top light is in are showing here.
  • Page 4 Basic conductivity checks Make sure all the contacts are clean and free from corrosion 5. Corroded earth: Remove the back plate and unscrew the earth wires. Clean the connectors and the earth point with emery cloth and reassemble, using Vaseline (petroleum jelly) to protect against future corrosion.

  • Page 5: Day Mode

    12 volts or replace if the battery is not holding the correct charge. Old tractor batteries do not hold their charge and can drop their voltage within hours, so always use either a Portek internal battery or a deep cycle leisure battery.
  • Page 6 Test fire sequence TESTING THE FIRING SYSTEM Turn the gas supply off before the following tests To eliminate other components and to establish if the gas will fire. With no lights showing, (wait for lights to go out) press and hold Button B, and then press Button A at the same time.

  • Page 7: Circuit Board

    Circuit Board CIRCUIT BOARD - TESTING AND REPLACEMENT If there are no lights, check the wiring to the battery is not damaged and there are no loose connections, and check for a faulty or dead battery. Charge or replace as required. If the lights do not move it could be down to a poorly fitting board.
  • Page 8 Spark Generator and Gas Delivery 2 TYPES OF GAS JET Early Scatterbirds were fitted with a single piece jet (B) which was later superseded by the two part jet (A). We recommend replacing the single piece jet with the two piece jet for faster and more PIECE JET convenient maintenance.
  • Page 9 Setting up CLEANING THE JET If there is gas getting to the Scatterbird but there are no bangs or intermittent bangs, it could be a blocked jet. The symptoms of this are only 1 or 2 successful ignitions in a series of 4 or 5, due to insufficient gas being delivered each time.
  • Page 10 Our advisors can help you diagnose this issue as it requires more in-depth testing. If you require further information or parts, please contact one of our Technical Advisors. Portek will also repair or service your Scatterbird if required. Please contact your local dealer for details.
  • Page 11 Scatterbird Parts Item No. Description Part No. Moulding Inner Barrel/Jet 032/01 Plastic Barrel Outer with Screws + Label 032/02 Hinged Back Plate + Screws 032/03 Control Panel Steel Cover + Screws 032/04 Side Plate with Fasteners 032/05 Spark Plug (short reach) NGK BR6S 032/06 Spark Plug Insulator Cap 032/18A...
  • Page 12 ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAFETY AND PROTECTION EQUIPMENT Portek Ltd. Bryn Hall, Knolton Bryn Overton-on-Dee Wrexham, LL13 0LF Tel: 01234 889 454 Fax: 01234 889 464 General enquiries Email: info@portek.co.uk See the troubleshooting Remittance and accounts enquiries Email: accounts@portek.co.uk video at www.scatterbird.co.uk 1.5k 080616 ©2016 Portek Ltd...

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