HAYGAIN HG-ONE User manual

HG-ONE User Manual
Operating & Safety Instructions
Before using your HAYGAIN®Hay Steamer,
please read this manual thoroughly
and retain it for future reference.

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Contents
1. Unpacking your HAYGAIN 2
2. Locating your HAYGAIN 2
3. Assembling your HAYGAIN 3
4. Operating Instructions 4
4.1 Filling the Steam Generator with water 4
4.2 Loading the Hay Container 5
4.3 Switching on 5
4.4 Steam cycle 5
4.5 Empty Steam Generator after use 6
4.6 Safety Filler Cap 6
5. Important Electrical Considerations 7
5.1 Electrical specification 7
5.2 Plug sockets 7
5.3 Extension cables 7
5.4 Wall timers 7
6. Operating Considerations 8
7. Care and Maintenance 10
7.1 Maintaining your Steam Generator 10
7.1.1 Cleaning your Steam Generator 10
7.1.2 Descaling your Steam Generator 10
7.2 Maintaining your Hay Container and surrounding area 11
7.3 General maintenance 12
7.4 Storing your HAYGAIN when not in use 12
8. Troubleshooting 13
8.1 HAYGAIN Troubleshooting Matrix 13
8.2 Using HAYGAIN in freezing conditions 16
8.2.1 When starting up in extreme temperatures 16
9. Guarantee 17
10. Frequently Asked Questions 20
11. Appendix 22
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3. Assembling your HAYGAIN
To attach the Steam Generator Hose to the Hay Container: pull back the
knurled brass barrel of the Quick Release Fitting located on the end of
the Hose, push firmly onto the brass nipple located on the end of the Hay
Container’s Hose connector ensuring the barrel slides forward into the locked
position, and pull the Hose to check it is secure, (see figure 1).
Hay
Container
Barrel slides forward
into locked position
Hay
Container
Pull back
brass barrel
Figure 1: Quick Release Fitting
warning the connector becomes extremely hot during
use. do not touch. ensure steam generator hose is
not kinked or restricted and the hay container is not
resting on it.
ensure any excess electrical cable is hooked up off
the floor and not left on the floor in wet conditions.
Refer to ‘Important Electrical Considerations’, section 5.
Working safely with your HAYGAIN®Hay Steamer is only possible
when these Operating and Safety Instructions are read completely
and the contents contained herein are understood and followed.
1. Unpacking your HAYGAIN
You will find the following:
a) HAYGAIN Hay Container with fixed 5 spike Steam Manifold.
b) JB Steam Generator with Hose/Quick Release Fitting.
c) Plastic funnel.
d) 1 Packet of Propress Equine Descaler.
e) HAYGAIN Operating and Safety Instructions.
If any of these parts are missing or damaged, notify your supplier within
7 working days of the delivery date.
2. Locating your HAYGAIN
Power: Your HAYGAIN should be located within 2 metres of a mains
electrical socket. Your Steam Generator is an electrical
appliance and is designed for indoor use only.
Floor Surface: Location must be level, well draining and easy to clean for
both your Steam Generator and Hay Container. Uneven
surfaces can cause distortion to the Hay Container and
Heating Element to fail prematurely.
Surrounding Environment: Must be well ventilated to avoid damp conditions.
Water Source: Your HAYGAIN is designed to be used with clean tap
water only.
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careful consideration should be made to health and
safety when locating your haygain, recognising that
this is an electrical appliance that generates hot steam
which can burn, has sharp components and should not be
accessible to children.

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use extreme caution when opening the hay container and
removing the hay. temperatures inside it can reach in excess
of 100oc – steam can burn.
4.2 Loading the Hay Container:
The HAYGAIN HG-ONE will steam up to 8kgs of loose hay / one large hay
net. For best results pack the Steam Container tightly.
Wedges from loose hay should be placed vertically into the Hay Container
parallel to the sides. For hay nets, take two or three segments from a bale,
load into a hay net and then align them in the Hay Container in the same way.
Place the hay onto the Steam Manifold and push down firmly so the Manifold
Spikes pierce the hay to their full length. Failure to do so will result in
inconsistent performance. You can also top dress the hay with water by
pouring 1-2 litres on top of the hay which will make the hay wetter and help
the process. Replace Lid and push down firmly to seal.
4.3 Switching on:
Plug the Steam Generator into a suitable power outlet. Switch the Steam
Generator ‘on’ by turning the Rotary Switch on rear of the Steam Generator
to the STEAM position (3 o’clock position).
4.4 Steam cycle:
Switch on for 60 minutes until the lid Thermometer needle has reached
or is beyond the green band (refer to diagram (i) in Appendix) indicated
around 80oCentigrade (corresponding to 100oC in the hay). It is not
unusual for the Thermometer to read over 90°C, but it is important the
Steam Generator is switched on for the full 60 minutes.
Timings are based on a hay load of up to 8kgs. (How the hay is packed into
the Hay Container will determine the weight of hay you can fit in).
Upon completion of the steam cycle, switch off the Steam Generator by
turning the Rotary Switch on the Steam Generator to the ‘off’ position and
disconnect the power supply.
The water in the Steam Generator will take 10-15 minutes
to produce steam depending on the water temperature,
ambient temperature and also the efficiency of your
electrical supply.
Note
Filler Pipe - empty excess
water before use.
Do not overtighten Filler
Cap. Never unscrew
when machine is
working. Always leave
to cool before opening.
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Figure 2: Filling the Steam Generator
4. Operating Instructions
4.1 Filling the Steam Generator with water:
Remove the Filler Cap on the Steam Generator and fill with 3.5 litres of clean
tap water using the Funnel provided (taking care not to spill water on the
Steam Generator or overfill).
Check the water level with the measuring Dipstick provided. Ensure there are
no foreign materials such as bits of hay/straw/shavings in the water as this
can cause a blockage in the Steam Hose and result in damage to the unit.
Use only tap water. The use of antifreeze or other additives will
seriously damage your Steam Generator, voiding the warranty and could
be dangerous for you and your horse’s health.
do not pour cold water on to a hot element as this may cause
it to fail prematurely.
Nutritionalists and Vets recommend introducing any
dietary changes slowly. Mixing HAYGAIN steamed hay
with your existing forage for a few days will allow your
horse’s digestive system to adapt.
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the use of underrated or wound up extension leads is
dangerous and a fire hazard.
3) The Steam Hose is blocked, kinked, restricted or frozen (see ‘Using
HAYGAIN in freezing conditions’, point 8.2).
5. Important Electrical Considerations
5.1 Electrical specification:
JB Steam Generator: 3.5 Litre water capacity | 1500W | 50/60Hz~ | 230 Volt
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
5.2 Plug sockets:
Ensure the electrical circuit is sufficiently rated to accommodate the above
specification of the Steam Generator either for its sole use or use with other
appliances that may draw similar wattage on the same electrical circuit.
Ensure that neither the Steam Generator nor the Hay Container are directly
located under a wall mounted socket as the steam could cause damage to it.
It is recommended that all sockets are RCD protected.
5.3 Extension cables:
Correctly rated extension leads should only be used as a temporary measure.
We do not recommend that extension leads are used as a permanent
method of power supply.
Before using an extension lead check that it is correctly rated (see above
‘Electrical specification’, point 5.1) and not damaged in any way. Only use an
extension lead when it is fully unwound.
If you are unsure consult a qualified Electrician.
5.4 Wall Timers:
Wall timers should only be used if they are correctly rated and suitable
for the environment in which you are using your HAYGAIN (see ‘Electrical
specification’, point 5.1).
Wall timers should be regularly inspected to ensure they are securely fitted
into the wall socket and the Steam Generator plug is firmly fitted into the wall
timer. Do not use if the wall timer feels ‘loose’ or is damaged.
If you are unsure consult a qualified Electrician.
When opening the Hay Container, open the Lid by lifting it off and back
towards you, with the Thermometer facing towards you - DO NOT
LEAN OVER THE HAY CONTAINER immediately after opening. If feeding
straight after steaming, the hay in the Hay Container will be extremely hot; use
extreme caution and wear gloves to remove and handle the hay. Distribute
the hay as required. Steamed hay will cool rapidly and should ideally be fed
within 24 hours of steaming. If steaming hay nets, the hay in the centre of the
net will remain hot for quite some time as the hay around it insulates it.
4.5 Empty Steam Generator after use: (See instruction in ‘Care and
Maintenance’, section 7)
Your Steam Generator should be emptied after use and regularly rinsed.
Failure to do so will cause a build up of lime scale and sediment. This can
cause blockages to the Manifold Spikes, Hoses, Filler Cap and Heating
Element resulting in poor performance.
Neglecting to care for your Steam Generator will invalidate your guarantee.
Periodic use of a HAYGAIN descaling product is recommended.
4.6 Safety Filler Cap:
Your Steam Generator is fitted with a Safety Filler Cap. In some circumstances
steam or water can be released from the Cap. In the event that this occurs
turn off immediately to ensure no damage is caused to the Steam Generator or
Steam Hose. DO NOT REMOVE THE FILLER CAP – WAIT FOR MACHINE
TO COOL DOWN and refer to ‘HAYGAIN Troubleshooting Matrix’, section 8.
The potential causes of this are:
1) The Steam Generator has been overfilled.
2) The Steam Generator needs rinsing out and descaling to remove
build up of sediment or scale.
Some hay nets may shrink over time due to the high
temperatures. HAYGAIN Ltd supply hay nets designed to
withstand these temperatures.
Note
metal components (hooks, rings and clasps) on hay
nets will be very hot immediately after steam cycle.
use extreme caution when handling.
‘Operating Instructions’ cont’d