Replacing a Savvy Feeder Grate

Items needed to replace the grate

• screwdriver with #2 phillips tip
• 10mm or 3/8”socket wrench or plain wrench
• Loctite (red or blue)

Included in the grate replacement kit: 

16) ⅝” bolts to attach fabric to the Savvy Feeder box

16) Lock washers

4) Replacement acorn nuts

Read all instructions before starting – the bolt heads can strip and ruin the entire grate

1. Turn your Savvy Feeder upside down and remove the bottom plate NOTE: Now is the perfect time to clean out your feeder - any household soap works and then rinse.
   
   
   
2. Use a #2 phillips head screwdriver to secure the bolt head on the inside of your feeder. Use a 10mm or a 3/8 socket wrench, or plain wrench, to loosen and remove each acorn nut on the outside of your feeder. Unscrew the bolts from the inside of the feeder NOTE: Any lock washers that are embedded into the outside of the feeder are ok to leave. 
3. Remove the grate, leaving fabric material attached, and the poly bars 
   
   
   
4. Place the new grate inside the feeder (which should still be upside down) with the bolt heads attaching the fabric facing up through the bottom of the feeder box. If you turn the feeder right-side up, you will see no hardware will come in contact with the horse.
   
   
   
5. Position the fabric against the feeder side and place the bar on top of the fabric and then place a new bolt through each opening (through the bar, fabric, and the side of the feeder). Place a small amount of Loctite on each acorn nut. Hold the bar with all 4 bolts in place with one hand and place a lock washer and acorn nut on each bolt on the outside of the feeder. Use your socket wrench (or plain wrench) with your phillips head #2 screwdriver holding the bolt head secure, to tighten each acorn nut.  The bars must tighten against the feeder side to prevent the fabric from tearing.  Do this on all 4 sides of the feeder. 

Any questions about this process, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Lenny@SavvyHorseProducts.com or 937-RU-SAVVY