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Modules should only be squeezed with a low pan position when resting on the ground.
Attempting to resqueeze when the module is partially raised can cause excessive stress on a wrap.
The transport speed of the tractor with a module on the handler shall not exceed 10 mph (16 km/h).
Gap between the underside of the module and the ground should never be less than 6 in.(15 cm) during module staging to prevent drag tearing of underside of wrap.
When transporting modules through harvested rows, the module should be carried high enough to minimize contact with those rows.
Fully raising the three point hitch is recommended when transporting with nonmasted handlers.
A masted style handler is recommended for transporting modules down harvested rows.
When loading or unloading flatbed trailers, drive straight away from the trailer (perpendicular to bed axis) to prevent handler contact with adjacent modules.
Significant wrap tears must be repaired in the field before module truck pickup to prevent further wrap damage and ginning problems.
Recommended repair tapes: Catech 277 and Berry 5400.
Loose outer tails must be secured with 3M 90 spray adhesive or lint bale repair tape before being retrieved by module trucks or moon buggies to prevent subsequent module damage and cotton ginning difficulties.

• Modules should be staged on a high flat surface.

Staging on well-defined flat driveways or a flat disked surface is optimal.

• When choosing a staging location, ask yourself “Can a module truck retrieve from this location after a significant amount of rain?”
• If a module truck tires and/or tracks have to slip to gather the load, damage may occur to the underside of the module due to relative chain slip.
• If at all possible do not stage modules on top of rows or beds or internal portion of field where module truck access will be difficult. Modules will take the shape of the surface they are placed on. Setting on beds or uneven surfaces requires digging into the ground with the module truck chain to safely get under the entire surface of the module.

Proper module staging impacts the ability and reliability of module truck pickup and subsequent ginning. This section demonstrates the proper procedure for staging cotton modules for pickup by properly equipped module trucks or moon buggies. Failure to follow these instructions can adversely affect the integrity of the modules.

Five rolls of 24 individual TamaWrap® are each manually loaded by two people onto the John Deere On Board Module cotton harvester.
To ensure correct installation on of the TamaWrap® on the John Deere On Board Module cotton harvester, every core is marked on its left hand side with black dots or blue stripe on the core and a label inside the core.

Up to 24 months from first delivery to dealer.
To be used within two seasons. It is recommended that you use your old wrap first (FIFO) First In—First Out.

• Keep products in their original package until use.
• Store under roof in an enclosed structure.
• Avoid exposure to extreme heat, direct sunlight or moisture during storage.
• Stacking of up to two pallets high is permissible with proper handling equipment.

• Handle one pallet at a time.
• Use suitable forklift to handle the pallets:
• Recommended lift capacity – 4,400 lbs (2 tons) forklift.
• Use long forks when handling pallets from their narrow end to minimize damage.
• USE PALLET PULLER when unloading from truck.
• Pallet pullers available from material handling supply houses.

Caution!
Wrap can be damaged by improper handling.
Make sure that all sharp edges and protrusions on hauling equipment are eliminated.