Assembly Instructions

Q: PREPARE YOUR DRUM

First, prepare your drumCut the bottom out of your drum, ready to fix to the mini silo base kit.(The drum can be metal or plastic, but must be 44-gallon/220l with a 600mm base – food grade is best)

Q: STEP 1: Assemble the base

STEP 1: Assemble the baseAttach all four legs to the cone and base, using the included rivets and bolts. Place the unit on a table and sit the legs in place.Use the supplied rivets to fix the top of the leg to the upper part of the cone (see photo 1). Attach leg to cone Using the bolt on the base, undo the nut and washer (remove only 1 nut) Remove only one nut Fix the lower part of the leg to the base section. Repeat for all legs. Attach legs to base

Q: STEP 2: Mount the drum

STEP 2: Mount the drumPlace the drum evenly onto the cone and align it so there’s an even gap all around. Put the unit on an even, solid basePlace your drum onto the unitPosition it so you have an even space between the drum and the outside lip of the coneOptional: Add a bead of silicone for a fully sealed fit. Place the drum on the base

Q: STEP 3: Secure the drum

STEP 3: Secure with hooksSecure the drum to the base using the supplied hooks, brackets and rivets Place the bottom of the hook through the hole on the cone, facing outUse your drill and supplied rivets to fix the bracket to the drumRepeat for all three hooksNOTE: The bolt on the hook should be approximately 10mm from the top of the threaded top. Attach hook and bracket to drum 10mm should show at the top of the hook

Our Mini Silo Base is super simple to set up – just four easy steps and you’re on the way to easy feeding!

What we provide

Cone base
4 legs
4 hooks and brackets
24 rivets

Cone base

Four (4) legs

Hooks, brackets, and rivets

What you’ll need

44-gallon (220L) drum with a 600mm base (food grade is best, can be metal or plastic)
Cutting tool for removing the drum base
Drill + drill bit (no. 30 or 1/8”)
Rivet gun
2 x 10mm spanners
Optional: Silicone for further sealing the edges

Video Instructions

how to assemble the kit

How the dispenser works

Step-by-Step Instructions

PREPARE YOUR DRUM

First, prepare your drum

Cut the bottom out of your drum, ready to fix to the mini silo base kit.

(The drum can be metal or plastic, but must be 44-gallon/220l with a 600mm base – food grade is best)

STEP 1: Assemble the base

Attach all four legs to the cone and base, using the included rivets and bolts.

Place the unit on a table and sit the legs in place.
Use the supplied rivets to fix the top of the leg to the upper part of the cone (see photo 1).

Using the bolt on the base, undo the nut and washer (remove only 1 nut)

Fix the lower part of the leg to the base section. Repeat for all legs.

STEP 2: Mount the drum

Place the drum evenly onto the cone and align it so there’s an even gap all around.

Put the unit on an even, solid base
Place your drum onto the unit
Position it so you have an even space between the drum and the outside lip of the cone
Optional: Add a bead of silicone for a fully sealed fit.

STEP 3: Secure the drum

STEP 3: Secure with hooks

Secure the drum to the base using the supplied hooks, brackets and rivets

Place the bottom of the hook through the hole on the cone, facing out
Use your drill and supplied rivets to fix the bracket to the drum
Repeat for all three hooks
NOTE: The bolt on the hook should be approximately 10mm from the top of the threaded top.

STEP 4: Stabilise the unit

STEP 4: Tighten until stable

Tighten the bolts on the hooks evenly (approximately 2 turns on each hook) until the unit is stable on the silo base.
NOTE: Do not overtighten as it may cause distortion of the cone.
Your unit is now ready for use!