Ag-Bag MB7010HyPac - Manual (Page 113)

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AGGING
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NSTRUCTIONS
4 Ag-Bag International, Ltd.
MB7010 HyPac November 2003
Appendix C
4. BAGGING PRESSURE
A
When filling the bag, is should not be stretched more than 2 inches above the tunnel.
B LESS brake press is required when:
1
Bagging up hill
2 Bagging with a large tractor or pushing a large truck
3 Bagging in muddy or soft sandy soils
4 Bagging extremely wet feed (above 75% moisture)
5 Bagging dry grains (makes a flatter bag), the bag will not always reach to top of
tunnel.
6
Bagging oats and winter forages (NOTE: These should only be packet to the top of
the tunnel because of swelling during storage.)
C MORE brake pressure is required when:
1
Bagging on hard surfaces, concrete, asphalt, etc.
2 Bagging with motorized Ag-Bagger ®
3 Bagging down hill
5. SEALING AND VENTING – Very Important!!
As soon as the bag is filled, seal the finished end. As outlined in the instruction sheet. The faster
oxygen is eliminated, the quicker the fermentation process can begin, it is very important to vent the
bag. (See Appendix B)
6. PROTECTION FROM WIND DAMAGE
Wind damage can be caused by wind whipping the loose ends of the Ag-Bag
® Bag. To prevent
damage, the loose bag end needs to be secured with MasterSeal or by placing tires or other soft
material on the end of the bag. Wind damage can cause small cracks and eventually wear a hole that
allows air to penetrate, causing feed damage. A tightly secured bag will add to the life of the bag.
7. AG-BAG ® BAG MANAGEMENT AND INSPECTION
Periodic inspection of the bag is essential to maintain an oxygen free environment in the bag. It is
recommended that repairs be made with Ag-Bag
® mending tape as soon as they are discovered.
8. NORMAL USAGE LIFE OF AG-BAG ® BAGS
Rotate stored crops – unpack in same order as packing. Use the oldest feed first.
A
Ag-Bag ® bags located in the U.S.A. along the Canadian border, in all of Canada, Northern
Europe, and in similar climates should be fed within 24 months.
B
Ag-Bag ® bags located in the Central U.S., but more the 500 miles north of the Mexican border
and the Gulf coast, should be fed within 24 months.
C
Ag-Bag ® bags located in extremely hot and sunny regions of the world, such as the southern
most areas of the U.S. and in Mexico, the Caribbean, Middle East, etc., should fed within 12-18
months. For more specific recommendations contact you Ag-Bag
® Dealer or Ag-Bag ® International
direct.