START-UPPROCEDURES
General Practices
Before attempting to fill the dryer for the first time, it is recommended that the dryer be inspected for cleanliness
and/or damage. Before starting the dryer the second or subsequent day, the plenum chamber area should be
inspected for foreign material, and this material removed. Be sure to close the doors to the plenum before
starting fan.
When filling the dryer for the initial fill, it is recommended that dry grain be used whenever possible. Using this
process eliminates recycling grain back through the dryer, which would have to be done if wet grain were used.
Also, whenever wet grain is used to start the dryer, deposits of wet grain will always be present on the floor and
in the bottom outside of the grain column throughout the season. Over time these deposits will accelerate the
deterioration of the dryer components.
!WARNING! - BEFORE TURNING ON MAIN POWER TO THE
DRYER, MAKE SURE THAT ALL SWITCHES ARE IN THE “OFF”
POSITION OR UNWANTED START-UP OF EQUIPMENT MAY OCCUR.
BE SURE EVERYONE IS CLEAR OFTHE EQUIPMENT AND THAT ALL DOORS
ON THE DRYERARE CLOSED!.
1. Switch main breaker, in the dryer control box, to the “ON” position.
2. Place the control power switch down in the “MANUAL” position.
3. Place the fan switch down in the “MANUAL” position, at which time
the fan will start.
NOTE: The fan must be running in order for the grian to flow over the 18 degree perforated roof of the dryer.
4. If filling equipment is being run out of the dryer control box, place
the wet fill and wet bin switches down in the “MANUAL” position.
If not, start appropriate equipment at this time.
5. When the dryer is full, place ALL switches in the“OFF” position and
turn off any other equipment being used.
Before starting dryer, remove and reinstall all drain plugs in gas train to release moisture and other foreign
material from the line. Be sure there is adequate wet grain available to avoid unnecessary shut down occurring.
Turn on the main fuel supply valve at the tank and make sure the dryer gas hand valve is open, and turn on any
necessary breakers for auxiliary augers.
1. Verify dryer is completely full of grain and the wet fill auger has grain available to keep the perforated
roof covered with grain, and the take-away auger is ready.
2. Place all switches up in the “AUTO” position, except the Commander Box, which should be set in the
“MANUAL” position.
Set the temperature control to “MANUAL” and have the valve about 30% open (P30). Leave the
control in “MANUAL” position until the plenum is warmed up close to the desired plenum temperature,
then switch it to “AUTOMATIC”. Check the “AUTO” set point and have it at the desired temperature
(see definitions for operation instructions on Pg.16). If 30% open does not reach desired temper-
ature, adjust as needed.
!WARNING! BE SURE EVERYONE IS CLEAR OFTHE EQUIPMENT
AND THAT ALLDOORS ON THE DRYERARE CLOSED.
Check the operating temperature setting if you are drying with
low temperature or grain other than corn (see Pg. 16).
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