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13. Finish cleaning the area with pressurized water.
14. Perform a visual inspection of the area behind the packer through the clean-out traps. Check for
possible leaks in the hydraulic system and wear signs on mechanical parts such as: rollers,
cylinder pins, hoses, pipes,, connections, and hopper floor and sidewalls. Also check cylinders
and hoses for leaks as well as bolts for proper tightness.
15. Climb inside the hopper using a small step-ladder.
16. Fully open both floating panels (see Figure 3-12).
To open panel just pull down the sliding button next to the handle and keep it down while pulling
the panel towards you. Tilt it until completely open (see Figure 3-13).
Figure 3-12
Floating panels
Figure 3-13
Floating panel completely open
17. Remove all accumulated dirt on the follower panels using the provided hoe or pressurized water.
18. Once cleaning is complete, close both floating panels.