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- Page 1 Haygain ® HG-2000 Hay Steamer User Manual HGP607 Revision: 13.01.2021...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
® 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 Using your Haygain hay steamer .................. -
Page 3: About Your Haygain® Hg-2000 Hay Steamer
® 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 ®... -
Page 4: Getting Started
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 Funnel ... -
Page 5: Overview
Getting started Overview Hay chest Thermometer Lid seal Rebated handles on both sides of lid Catch Internal hose Drain hole Handle Steam manifold plates Steam hole Wheel Manifold spike © Haygain... -
Page 6: Where To Set Up Your Haygain ® Hay Steamer
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 hay steamer ®... -
Page 7: Connecting The Steam Generator To The Hay Chest
Getting started Set up your Haygain hay steamer in a location that meets the following specifications: ® Place Steam generator: indoors only Hay chest: indoors or outdoors Note: Some water will come out of the drain holes in the hay chest. -
Page 8: Safety
® hay steamer is damaged, including the 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 ®... - Page 9 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 power outlet. © Haygain...
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Page 10: Using Your Haygain ® Hay Steamer
® hay steamer, read the 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. -
Page 11: Loading Forage
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 ®... - Page 12 Using your Haygain® hay steamer Do not allow the steam generator to run out of water If the steam generator runs out of water, also known as “boils dry”, it can be damaged. If the steam generator boils dry, a buzzer sounds and the empty indicator light turns red.
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Page 13: Unloading Forage
Using your Haygain® hay steamer Unloading forage After you steam forage, the forage is warm and smells sweet. Most horses love the taste and prefer it to dry or soaked hay. We recommend you make any changes to your horse's diet slowly, to give their digestive system time to adapt. - Page 14 Using your Haygain® hay steamer To steam hay in freezing conditions Disconnect the steam hose from the hay chest. To ensure there is no ice in the steam hose, fill the steam generator with water and then switch it on. Do not load forage in the hay chest.
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Page 15: Maintenance
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 generator Every 4 to 6 weeks:... -
Page 16: Descaling The Steam Generator
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. -
Page 17: Storing Your Haygain ® Hay Steamer For Long Periods Of Time
15. 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. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
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... - Page 19 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.
- Page 20 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.
- Page 21 Troubleshooting Allow your Haygain ® hay steamer to cool down. Disconnect the steam hose at both ends and flush water through it. Attach the steam generator to the steam hose and switch it on. If steam comes out of the steam hose but not out of the safety cap, you can steam forage as normal.
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Page 22: Warranty
Normal wear and tear 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... -
Page 23: Contact
Contact 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 © Haygain... -
Page 24: Maintenance Records
Maintenance records Maintenance records Hay chest maintenance Cleaned by Date Cleaned by Date © Haygain... - Page 25 Maintenance records Steam generator maintenance Cleaned by Date Descaled by Date © Haygain...