NOTE: The Ultra version manual is being compiled at present. This will be updated as soon as we have the work done The ULTRA is identical to the Maxi except there is an collar extension and a longer module. WASP STOCK PRODDER REPAIR MANUAL & PARTS LISTING.November 09
Copyright: Andytek Enterprises LTD.
New Zealand.
Home of the WASP Stock Prodder.Confidentiality: This service manual is for the exclusive use of owners of the WASP stock prodder and may not be copied or distributed in any form what so ever to any third party. The WASP© (Copyright with Andytek Enterprises LTD) stock prodder is a robust prodder using a strong, flexible housing that can take any of three different power format modules.
Standard production is a “GREEN” color module. This has the progressive power with no time out.
Special orders are
“RED” module with the full power and no time out.
”BLUE” module that is progressive power with a time out after a 2 seconds period. (For more information see: Wasp Prodders)
Features of the WASP stock prod.
· Strong, almost unbreakable flexible wand
· Strong hi impact body.
· Solid-state drive electronics. (No moving parts)
· Long battery life.
· Sounder confirmation.
· Splash resistant.
· Rust resistant aluminum probes.
· Positive movement press button switch.
· Anti roll foot.
· Balanced weight distribution. (Standard wand of 19.5” / 500mm)
· Other length wands supplied as optional extra.
· Supplied with wrist strap.
· Supplied with button lock.
· Replaceable electronic module / motor.
· Guaranteed for 12 months normal use.
The stock prodder is composed of the above components:
Wand assembly. This component is factory assembled. The following problems can be remedied.
Tips damaged. The wire ends are covered by a “connection cover” and are held in place with clear PVC 5.5mm ID tubing. The method used to attach the tubing is to strip the insulation off the wire, place the connection cover over the wire with the insulation running to the meeting point of the cover and pin. Slide the connection cover down and press a pre cut sleeve of PVC over the pin and wire together.
Connection rivets damaged: Should the wire become dislodged from the connection rivets on the wand mount, these can be re-connected by means of 2.5mm x 10mm rivets (see motor / module below).
For any other problems the wand should be replaced.
Module / Motor.
The module is a sealed unit and cannot be serviced. It should be discarded if faulty. On earlier models (Prior to September 2002) there was a slot cut on the module. This cut allowed a spark to jump in the circuit providing energy shock for wet animals. This slot should be free from dirt. On current production the gap is achieved by the space between the output contacts and the wand rivets. Should the wand rivets need replacing, only the same type of rivets should be used. Note: the one connection output of the module is bent over and the other one is cut short. This is IMPORTANT as it creates the spark gap.
Current draw of the different
models @ 6V:Red: 0.5 to 0.6 Amps.
Blue: 0.4 to 0.6 Amps.
Green: 0.4 to 0.5 Amps. Firewall divider & Positive spring contact.
The Firewall is ultrasonically welded into the body and is not serviceable. The positive connection spring contact is attached on the stud on the battery side of the firewall. This component is adjusted at the factory. Should it become dislodged it must be fed finger first through the slot and the barrel of the spring clipped onto the stud. A long rod with the same diameter as the spring barrel can be used to perform this operation.
The adjustment of the contact finger is such that when the module slides into the body housing the finger slides up and over onto the module contact. This spring pressure is important. To establish if the contact is making correct contact, slide the module in and then out. Now inspect the surface of the positive contact on the module (The outside back). You will be able to see the stripe or mark made on the aluminum contact pin of the module where the spring finger rubbed its contact.
Negative sleeve & Press
button.The press button and negative sleeve are assembled at the factory and should not require servicing. Should they become separated, the following method is used to assemble them. The switch tail that is spot welded onto the negative sleeve is fed down the channel in the body until it protrudes into the module cavity. The sleeve is rotated and fed in until the tip of the switch tail shows in the switch hole in the body. The larger diameter of the hole should fact towards the wand side. The press button is placed in the hole aligning the hole in the press button with the switch tail. Now the sleeve is pressed home. This is a press fit and should hold for the life of the product. Should it become loose, assemble and super glue in place. Be careful not to have glue on the contact side sleeve where it meets the battery cap conical spring.
Spare parts available for
the prodders: Confidential distributor’s
costs- FOB Cambridge New Zealand. (November 09) | Part description | Cost NZ$ each |
| Main body assembly complete with button, sleeve & switch lock. | Please contact us for pricing |
| Battery cap. | |
| Battery negative conical spring. | |
| Wand tip connection sleeves. | |
| Want tip connection cover. | |
| Switch lock. | |
| Positive battery wire form – Module connector. | |
| Switch press button. | |
| Wrist strap lace. | |
| Wand 125 mm Complete. | |
| Wand 550 mm Complete. | |
| Wand 660 mm Complete. | |
| Wand 800 mm Complete. | |
| Module – Green (Ramp- No time out) | |
| Module – Red ( Full power – No time out) | |
| Module – Blue ( Ramp – Time out) |