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GrainPro®
GrainSafe™ Bag
-1.0/G-HF Instruction Manual
MA4020JVD1025-3
7.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
7.1.
REGULAR EXAMINATION
7.1.1.
Check the zipper track for any small opening/s and push the opened track section by
hand.
7.1.2.
Check GS Bag-1.0/GHF for punctures or cuts (do not forget to check near the bottom,
particularly for rodent damage). If there are any, repair them with the patch kit as
described below.
7.1.3.
Avoid low overhanging structure or tree branch that would allow rodents to jump on
the less-protected top of the GS BAG-1.0/GHF.
7.1.4.
During rainy season, the upper surface of the GS BAG-1.0/GHF. should be regularly
inspected for water accumulation and damages that would permit water to sip into
the GS BAG-1.0/GHF. The content is not adequately protected if the GS BAG-1.0/GHF
is not completely sealed.
7.1.5.
Carbon dioxide level does not increase:
a.
Check for possible opening of zippers, and holes/punctures/cuts.
b.
Seal/repair it immediately.
c.
Monitor the carbon dioxide level with the use of analyzer through the gas sampling
port.
7.2.
REPAIRING PUNCTURES AND OTHER DAMAGES
7.2.1.
Use the patching material and
adhesive found in the repair kit:
a.
Clean the area to be patched with a
damp cloth or organic solvent.
b.
Apply glue (150-200g) on both
surface with a brush or equivalent.
c.
Let it dry for 5-10 minutes and
stick and apply sufficient pressure.
7.2.2.
Protective maintenance:
a.
Check
the
patched
PVC
occasionally and replace or re-
patch if necessary.
7.4.
RECOMMENDED WEEKLY MONITORING
7.4.1.
Check whether hermetic zipper has not opened anywhere along the length. If it has,
press the tracks together by hand.
7.4.2.
Inspect liner and make sure there are no punctures or tears (or rodent damages). If
there are any, repair them immediately.
7.4.3.
Check top of GS BAG-1.0/GHF to ensure that there is no standing water (especially
during the rainy season). Water if present should be removed by hand or tools that
do not risk puncturing the liner.
7.4.4.
Ensure that there is no low overhanging structure or tree branch, which would allow
rodents to jump on top of the GS BAG-1.0/GHF.