HAYGAIN HG 2000, User Manual

Page 1: ...Haygain HG 2000 Hay Steamer User Manual HGP607 Revision 13 01 2021 ...

Page 2: ...fety 8 General safety 8 Electrical safety 8 Using your Haygain hay steamer 10 Filling the steam generator with water 10 Loading forage 11 Steaming forage 11 Unloading forage 13 Working in freezing conditions 13 Maintenance 15 Cleaning the hay chest 15 Cleaning the steam generator 15 Descaling the steam generator 16 Storing your Haygain hay steamer for long periods of time 17 Troubleshooting 18 War...

Page 3: ...orse visit www haygain com About this user manual This user manual describes how to safely use and maintain your Haygain hay steamer and how to get the best results from it To watch some helpful videos or see frequently asked questions visit www haygain com Read this user manual before use Before you get started read this user manual When you use your Haygain hay steamer follow all instructions ca...

Page 4: ...label on the back of it Serial number hay chest Serial number steam generator Date of delivery Getting started Unpacking your Haygain hay steamer Check you have all of the following parts If you do not have a part contact your supplier within 7 working days of delivery Haygain HG 2000 hay chest with a fixed 5 spike steam manifold PB steam generator with a steam hose with quick release fitting Funn...

Page 5: ...n 5 Overview Hay chest A Lid G Thermometer B Lid seal H Rebated handles on both sides of lid C Catch I Internal hose D Drain hole J Handle E Steam manifold plates K Steam hole F Wheel L Manifold spike B D A G J I C E F K L H ...

Page 6: ...gain hay steamer in a safe place To prevent hazards and damage to your Haygain hay steamer use it in a location that meets the specifications below Take care when moving your Haygain hay steamer Before you move the hay chest or steam generator switch off the steam generator Empty the hay chest of forage and ensure the steam generator has cooled down To move the hay chest lift it by the handle on t...

Page 7: ...let as steam can corrode the power outlet Complies with the electrical specifications on page 8 Water Near a source of clean tap water Connecting the steam generator to the hay chest When the hay chest and steam generator are in a suitable location use the steam hose to connect them To connect the steam generator to the hay chest 1 Find the quick release fitting at the end of the steam hose 2 Pull...

Page 8: ... steam hose electrical cable or thermometer do not use it Contact us for help Keep children and animals safe Keep children and animals away from your Haygain hay steamer Maintain your Haygain hay steamer Follow the maintenance instructions in this user manual If you do not maintain your Haygain hay steamer it may stop working or become dangerous Use only genuine Haygain spare parts and approved ac...

Page 9: ...ower outlet that is RCD residual current device protected Extension cables Wall timers To switch on or off the steam generator at a certain time you can use a wall timer If you plug the steam generator into a wall timer ensure the wall timer meets the electrical specifications on page 8 Ensure the steam generator is securely fitted into the wall timer and the wall timer is securely fitted into the...

Page 10: ...nerator with 8 litres of water you can steam two batches of forage consecutively As the water in the steam generator is already hot after steaming the first batch it is quicker to steam the second batch Filling the steam generator with water Before you can start steaming forage you need to fill the steam generator with water To fill the steam generator with water 1 Warning Do not open the safety c...

Page 11: ... forage 1 Lift the lid of the hay chest 2 Check there is no loose forage in the hay chest and that the steam holes and drain holes are not blocked If there is any loose forage or blockages clean the hay chest before you load new forage Read more about cleaning the hay chest on page 15 3 Place the forage into the hay chest Place hay nets or wedges of loose forage vertically so that they are paralle...

Page 12: ... is at least 80 C steaming is complete If the temperature shown is below 80 C continue steaming until it is 80 C 4 If you want to load a second batch of forage and steam it do the following a To switch off the steam generator press the power button b Read about safely unloading forage on page 13 Lift the lid of the hay chest and unload the forage c Load the second batch of forage into the hay ches...

Page 13: ... Beware of hot steam when you open the hay chest lid When you open the lid of the hay chest use of the rebated handles and stand to one side to allow steam to escape Do not lean over the hay chest as steam escapes To unload forage 1 Use one of the rebated handles to lift the lid of the hay chest Open the lid from the side to allow steam to escape 2 Unload the forage from the hay chest Warning If t...

Page 14: ...team comes out of the steam hose continue to step 4 3 To ensure there is no ice in the hay chest connect the steam hose to the hay chest Do not load forage in the hay chest Warning The steam hose is hot Take care when you hold it If steam does not come out of the manifold spikes switch off the steam generator To remove ice in the hay chest pour warm water over it Then switch on the steam generator...

Page 15: ...om under the steam manifold Warning Take care as the manifold spikes are sharp 3 To rinse the hay chest use clean tap water Allow the water to drain through the drain holes at the bottom of the hay chest 4 Close the lid of the hay chest Cleaning the steam generator Clean the steam generator every week To clean the steam generator after steaming forage switch it off and wait at least 30 minutes for...

Page 16: ...t 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...

Page 17: ...ll not use your Haygain hay steamer for at least a week follow the steps below to store it correctly To store the hay chest for long periods of time 1 Clean the hay chest For more information see page 15 2 Disconnect the steam hose from the hay chest Empty the steam hose of water 3 Store the hay chest in a sheltered and dry place 4 Before you use the hay chest again clean it thoroughly To store th...

Page 18: ... connected to a sufficient power supply If you are unsure contact a qualified electrician Try turning off other appliances If there is insufficient power steam the forage for longer than normal Ensure the thermometer on the hay chest reaches 80 C To reduce steaming time you can fill the steam generator with hot water before you switch it on Forage is not steaming properly or steam is not coming fr...

Page 19: ... 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 bl...

Page 20: ...ay chest cooled down without the lid on which can cause the lid to not fit the hay chest properly Always keep the lid on the hay chest when it cools down 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 full...

Page 21: ...the steam hose but not out of the safety cap you can steam forage as normal If steam still comes out of the safety cap switch off the steam generator and contact your supplier The steam hose or steam manifold is frozen Allow your Haygain hay steamer to cool down To defrost the steam hose place it in warm water To defrost the steam manifold pour warm water over it Read more about working in freezin...

Page 22: ... a replacement and will collect the faulty steam generator There will be no fee for a replacement steam generator If a part for your Haygain hay steamer is no longer available Haygain will replace it with a similar functional part Any repair replacement or exchange of your Haygain hay steamer under warranty does not extend the warranty period Exceptions to the warranty The warranty does not cover ...

Page 23: ...Contact Haygain 23 Contact Your local supplier Get in touch If you have any questions or comments please get in touch To see the contact details for your region visit www haygain com ...

Page 24: ...Maintenance records 24 Haygain Maintenance records Hay chest maintenance Cleaned by Date Cleaned by Date ...

Page 25: ...Maintenance records Haygain 25 Steam generator maintenance Cleaned by Date Descaled by Date ...