Maintenance
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8.
Unscrew the safety cap on the steam generator, then empty the water through the filler
spout into a drain or container.
9.
Repeat steps 4 to 8 until the water is clear when it comes out of the steam generator.
10. Screw the safety cap onto the steam generator and tighten it by hand.
11. Connect the steam hose to the hay bag and plug the steam generator into a power
outlet.
Descaling the steam generator
Lime scale can build up in the steam generator. To prevent damage to the steam generator,
descale it every 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the following factors:
How often you steam forage
How soft or hard your local water supply is
You can purchase descaler from www.haygain.com
Label the steam generator when descaling
If you steam forage while the steam generator contains descaler, it can be
a health hazard to your horse. To prevent other people from using the
steam generator when you descale it, clearly label it to say it contains
descaler.
To descale the steam generator
1.
Before you descale the steam generator, clean it. For more information, see page 15.
After you clean the steam generator, do not screw on the safety cap or reconnect the
steam hose to the hay bag. Ensure the steam generator is completely empty.
2.
Open the packet of descaler. Before you add descaler to the steam generator, dissolve
the descaler
in the required volume of warm water, as described in the manufacturer’s
instructions.
3.
Place the funnel in the filler spout.
4.
Carefully pour the diluted solution of descaler into the steam generator.
5.
Remove the funnel from the steam generator, then screw on the safety cap and tighten
it by hand.
6.
To switch on the steam generator, turn the power switch clockwise to the
STEAM
position. The heating indicator light turns amber.
7.
When the water starts to boil and steam comes out of the steam hose, switch off the
steam generator. To switch off the steam generator, turn the power switch
anti-clockwise to the
OFF
position.
8.
Unplug the steam generator from the power outlet.
