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Water Purge System
The water purge system starts functioning as soon as the operator presses “Confirm Start” on the touch screen.
The default setting for the “Water Purge Valve Open Time” is 50%. This means that for every minute, the water
purge actuator is open 50% of the time. The actuator opens for 30 seconds, and then closes for 30 seconds. If the
operator changes the “Water Purge Valve Open Time” to 75%, the valve would open for 45 seconds and then
close for 15 seconds each minute. This water purge system continues to operate until the machine is shut down.
The purpose of the water purge system is to prevent water from carrying over into the steam hoses and into the
hay. The water purge actuator opens which purges excess water in the steam manifold back into the rear supply
tanks.
It is common for the water purge system to become clogged/blocked. It is part of the 50 hour maintenance to
clean the water purge system. An easy way to verify that the water purge system is functioning properly is to
listen for a crackling sound in the rear supply tanks while the machine is under pressure and the water purge
valve is open.
The water purge valve is open when the
“Water Purge” indicator is green.
To change the setting for the
“Water Purge Valve Open Time”, go
to Menu > Settings > Water System.
The “Water Purge Valve Open
Time” setting loses its value each
time the touch screen is turned off.
