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HawkEyes - Wind Driven Bird Scarer
HawkEyes is an effective bird deterrent that is economical, easy to use and really works! Use it to protect crops, silage bales and clamps, gardens, allotments, vineyards, orchards, boats and airports.
As the wind turns the globe, the combination of unsettling movement, bright warning colours, alarming predator eyes and flashing strobe light effects, the HawkEyes panic, alarm and confuse the birds.
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Highly visible
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Simple to assemble
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No maintenance
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Weather resistant
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Wind driven
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Silent – ideal for use in built up areas
Mount a four way attack – the Portek HawkEyes bird scarer features four well known visual bird scaring techniques.
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Nature’s warning colours
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Reflected light
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Large predator eyes
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Movement
For optimum crop protection, several strategically placed HawkEyes globes are needed using a mix of red and yellow globes. They are very visible with strobe-like flashes from the holographic reflective material.
Warning – suitable for light and normal wind conditions, remove or protect in severe weather.
Instructions for Use
Push firmly into the ground (500 – 600mm). In exposed areas and in high wind conditions, use a supporting stake (fig 1).
It is adviseable to glue the segment rods into the black discs after assembly using a liquid penetrating glue, such as Super Glue (fig 2).
Figure 2 – Super glue rods into the discs. Ensure the glue is dropped into the hole before inserting the rod to achieve a good bond.
Assembly Instructions
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Insert pole A into pole B as shown.
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Layout all segments on the ground in order 1- 8 to form the predator face and ensure that all segments are assembled in the sequence shown.
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Take the first segment, insert rods into holes in top black discs as in diagram A. Insert rods in lower black disc as in diagram B. Repeat procedure for the remaining segments working around in an anti-clockwise direction as in diagram C.
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Segments overlap as construction progresses, creating a globe that catches the wind.
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After assembly, lubricate the top and bottom black discs as illustration (fig 3).
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| Diagram A | Diagram B | Diagram C |
Figure 3 – Lubricate black discs after assembly.
Face Layout
Scatterbird Mark 3 – Gas Powered Bird Scarer
The Scatterbird range has for many years set the industry standard for durability and reliability. It incorporates many innovative features including the use of UV stabilised, impact resistant polypropylene for the casing and simple flexible controls. A superb all-weather piece of equipment, the Scatterbird Mark 3 provides excellent value for money and uniquely high performance.
The Scatterbird Mark 3’s optional adjustable legs raise the unit off the ground and allow the full force of the “bang” to be heard with maximum effect. Use of the optional internal battery is recommended to keep the wiring away from vermin and prevent flood damage to the battery and wiring.
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Robust, low maintenance design
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Rust-proof and weatherproof -
Automatic dawn start-up and dusk shut-off
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Reliable electronics
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Uniquely effective in high winds
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Simple to operate with adjustable firing times and interval control
The Scatterbird Mark 3 is a sturdy, purpose built bird-scaring gas gun designed specifically to meet the needs of the farmer.
Use legs to maximise performance. When mounted on legs, the sound from the scarer travels almost twice as far.
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= gun mounted on legs 
= gun mounted on the ground
Operating Instructions
The Scatterbird Mark 3 features a sophisticated, flexible, yet simple to operate control system allowing you to programme the number of bangs and the interval between them.
The Scatterbird can be set for an automatic start at dawn and an automatic shut-off at dusk. The bangs can be preset at precise intervals or a random pattern can be easily selected.
The operate the gas gun you will need a 12 volt battery and a cylinder of propane gas (any size of propane cylinder is suitable).
Warning:
Before operating the gas gun read the instructions in full.
Always disconnect the battery before transportation.
Before operating always clean a large fireproof area around the gun.
Never change the propane gas cylinder whilst smoking or near a naked flame.
1. Connect the regulator to the gas cylinder and turn on the supply valve, ensuring there is no gas leakage.
2. Connect the battery to the two crocodile clips ensuring correct connection, red to positive (+) and green to negative (-).
Set-Up
Button A controls vertical mode selection.
Button B controls horizontal mode selection.
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Troubleshooting Guide
Gas is being delivered but no ignition...
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1. Incorrectly set spark plug gap |
Check gap (2mm, the thickness of a 50p piece) |
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2. Wrong spark plug |
Use only spark plug NGKBR6S (short reach) |
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3. Wrong regulator |
Use only a 1 bar regulator |
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4. Faulty high-tension lead |
Check to see speak is not jumping through faulty insulation – replace with a new lead |
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5. No spark |
Spark plug damaged – test and replace with a new spark plug if necessary - use only spark plug NGKBR6S (short reach). |
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OR possible control panel malfunction. Check by selecting Test Fire Mode (see below). |
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Possible cause: |
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1. No gas being delivered |
Check gas is turned on |
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2. Wrong regulator |
Check that a ONE bar regulator is fitted |
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3. Solenoid not working |
Possible control panel malfunction. Check by selecting Test Fire Mode see below. |
Test Fire Mode - to identify if control panel is malfunctioning.
Warning: before going through the test fire mode, always turn off and disconnect gas supply and make sure that all residual gas has been expelled from the barrel.
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Set the Number of Bangs to one.
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Press and hold down select button B, then press and hold select button A; each horizontal red light will light up and then go out one by one from right to left.
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Then a loud “click” will sound, which is the solenoid opening to let gas into the chamber.
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After three seconds, another loud “click” will loud which is the solenoid closing.
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A series of soft “clicks” will follow immediately as the spark plug sparks to ignite the gas.
If any of the above stages (2 – 5) do not occur, the control panel may be malfunctioning. If you are sure this is the case, contact your local dealer for a replacement control panel.
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