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Oper
ation
Teach that ideal baling moisture, with steam, is 11-15%
Steamed bales should be tightly packed with good leaf pattern. Sides of bales should be
smooth but not smeared.
Never exceed 135° F (57° C) internal bale temperature
Never stack hay if internal bale temperature exceeds 115° F (45° C)
High-temperature stacking method
Train on what to do if dark spots or wet flakes appear
General baling with steam guidelines
Baling speed
Ideal steaming conditions
Baling in hot/dry conditions
Baling in moderate humidity conditions
Avoid baling with stem moisture
Baling in high-humidity conditions with stem moisture
You are responsible for how your bales turn out
Ser
vice & Cleaning
Train how to perform Daily Maintenance
Show where to find the
Maintenance Schedule
Train how to confirm Blowdown is working
Train how to confirm Water Purge is working
Explain crackling noise in rear supply tank
Train how to perform the Yearly Boiler Safety Test
Safety devices (what they do and where they are located)
Call dealer if more service is required
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test, service, and clean the boiler. I understand that the operating, testing, and servicing may
only be performed by a qualified individual that has received the instructions contained in this
handbook.
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DewPoint Machine Operator Training
(customer / operator)
