OPERATORS

2. OPERATING PRINCIPLES
weighing
chopping
The Klassik’s main operating functions are weighing, chopping / mixing and
feeding out.
WEIGHING
The Klassik electronic weighing system allows The exact quantity of individual
materials to be loaded into the mixing chamber for accurate rationing.
Individual loads can be weighed or successive loads accumulated to give total
weight of feed. See Section 4 and the readout manual for more detailed
information.
CHOPPING / MIXING
Load ingredients in sequence recommended by your Keenan system
specialist, or as detailed in Section 5 (Operating procedures).
For non bale handler models, ensure bales are broken up prior to loading. For
bale handlers, wait until bale is taken in completely before adding further
bales.
As a general rule, material should be tumbling freely when mixing. If not then
the machine is overloaded.
Mixing is carried out by a centrally-mounted rotor fitted with 6 angled paddles
revolving at 5 - 10rpm. The paddle imparts a shearing action, sweeping the
feed ingredients onto the strategically placed knives to produce a consistent
and thorough mix with all types of materials, including baled silage/hay,
straw, roots and liquids.
CAUTION:
For bale handler models, do not load more than one bale
at a time.
CAUTION:
Overloading will seriously affect machine performance and
life, and will invalidate your warranty.
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