Troubleshooting
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There is an unusual amount of water
or condensation in the steam
manifold. This can be caused by
overfilling the steam generator.
Allow your Haygain
®
hay steamer to cool down.
Disconnect the steam hose from the hay bag. To
drain water from the steam manifold, tilt the hay
bag.
The steam generator trips the circuit breaker or RCD
Possible cause
Solution
The power supply may be insufficient. Check the steam generator is connected to a
sufficient power supply. If you are unsure, contact a
qualified electrician. Try turning off other
appliances.
The steam generator is damp.
Wait 24 hours for the steam generator to dry out,
then try again. Always keep the steam generator in
a warm and dry environment. To help prevent
damp, keep the floor near the steam generator dry.
The steam generator does not switch on
Possible cause
Solution
There is no power supply.
Plug the steam generator into a working power
outlet.
The fuse in the steam generator plug
has blown.
Replace the fuse in the steam generator plug.
A fault activated the safety cut-out
feature of the steam generator.
The steam generator requires servicing. Contact us.
While steaming, steam escapes from the safety cap on the steam generator
Possible cause
Solution
The steam generator has been
overfilled.
Allow the steam generator to cool down. Pour
excess water out of the steam generator.
The safety cap is not fully closed due
to hay or dirt.
Allow the steam generator to cool down. Remove
and clean the safety cap.
The safety cap seal is dirty, damaged
or missing.
Allow the steam generator to cool down. Remove
and clean the safety cap and the safety cap seal. If
the safety cap seal is damaged, replace it. To order
safety cap seals, contact your supplier.
To replace a safety cap seal, insert it in the base of
the safety cap, under the metal thread.
