Getting started ........................4 ® Unpacking your Haygain hay steamer .................4 Overview ..........................5 ® Where to set up your Haygain hay steamer .................6 Connecting the steam generator to the hay chest ..............7 Safety ............................8 General safety ........................8 Electrical safety ........................8 ®...
® Here at Haygain we are committed to improving the health and well-being of your horse. To see other ways that we can help you and your horse, 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.
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. ...
® Set up your Haygain 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...
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.
Safety chapter in this user manual. ® After you set up your Haygain hay steamer and make sure it is safe, you can start steaming forage. You can feed steamed forage to your horse immediately or ideally up to 24 hours after steaming.
After steaming, any metal parts on hay nets will be very hot. The hot temperatures in the hay ® chest can also cause some hay nets to shrink. We recommend you use Haygain hay nets, which do not have any metal parts and are heat-resistant so will not shrink. You can order ®...
Using your Haygain® hay steamer To steam forage Warning: Before you plug the steam generator into a power outlet, mop up any water ® spillages around your Haygain hay steamer. Ensure the plug, cable, and power outlet are clean and dry.
Using your Haygain® hay steamer To unload forage 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. Unload the forage from the hay chest.
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After you use your Haygain® hay steamers, disconnect the steam hose from the hay chest and pour all water out of the steamers and the hoses. To prevent ice from forming in the hay chest, tilt the hay chest backwards. Allow water to drain out of the steam m To steam hay in freezing conditions Disconnect the steam hose from the hay chest.
Maintenance Maintenance ® To continue steaming forage and keeping your horse happy, maintain your Haygain steamer. Complete the following tasks in this chapter: Every week: o Clean the hay chest o Clean the steam generators Every 4 to 6 weeks:...
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.
Storing your Haygain hay steamer for long periods of time ® If you will 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 Clean the hay chest.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ® If you have any problems with your Haygain hay steamer, have a look at the following possible causes and solutions. If you still have problems after troubleshooting, contact us. Forage is taking longer than normal to steam...
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Troubleshooting ® There is an unusual amount of water Allow your Haygain hay steamer to cool down. or condensation in the steam Disconnect the steam hose from the hay chest. To manifold. drain water from the steam manifold, tilt the hay chest backwards.
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Troubleshooting ® Your hay chest is not on level ground. Allow your Haygain hay steamer to cool down. This can cause the hay chest to twist Move the hay chest to level ground. or bend as it heats up, which can create a gap between the hay chest and the lid.
Accidental damage Removal of blockages ® Use of parts or accessories that are not approved by Haygain ® Repairs and installations by parties that are not approved by Haygain Faults or damage caused by not maintaining the hay chest or steam generator as described in this manual ...