Westeel EasyDry Wide-Corr Centurion 24 Series User manual

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Part Number: 250050 R1
Revised: July 2019
EasyDry® Wide-Corr Centurion®
Grain Bin
Grain Bin Dryer
Installation and Operator’s Instructions
This manual applies to the following grain bin models:
2407 — 2410
2707 — 2712
3008 — 3012
3608 — 3612
Original Instructions

We strongly recommend that all personnel associated with this equipment be trained in the correct operational
and safety procedures required for this product. This product has been designed and constructed according to
general engineering standards, other local regulations may apply and must be followed by the operator. Use the
sign-off sheet below to record initial and periodic reviews of this manual with all such personnel.
Date Employee Signature Employer Signature

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CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 7
1.1 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.1.1 Misuse ........................................................................................................................ 7
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words...................................................................................... 8
2.2 General Product Safety ............................................................................................................. 8
2.3 Grain Dryer Safety..................................................................................................................... 9
2.4 Gas Leak Hazards..................................................................................................................... 10
2.5 Work Area Safety .................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Guards Safety .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.7 Bin Unloading Safety ............................................................................................................... 10
2.8 Bin Entry Safety ....................................................................................................................... 11
2.8.1 Roof Entry................................................................................................................. 11
2.9 Bin Emergency Entry ............................................................................................................... 11
2.10 Bin Entrapment ..................................................................................................................... 12
2.10.1 Flowing Grain ......................................................................................................... 12
2.10.2 Collapse of Bridged Grain....................................................................................... 13
2.10.3 Collapse of a Vertical Wall of Grain ....................................................................... 14
2.11 Combustible Dust .................................................................................................................. 15
2.12 Ladder Safety......................................................................................................................... 15
2.13 Overhead Power Lines .......................................................................................................... 16
2.14 Lockout/Tagout Safety .......................................................................................................... 16
2.14.1 Electric Motor Safety.............................................................................................. 17
2.14.2 Hydraulic Power Safety.......................................................................................... 18
2.15 Auxiliary Equipment Safety................................................................................................... 18
2.16 Personal Protective Equipment............................................................................................. 19
2.17 Safety Equipment .................................................................................................................. 20
2.18 Safety Decals ......................................................................................................................... 20
2.19 Decal Installation/Replacement............................................................................................ 20
2.20 Safety Decal Locations and Details ....................................................................................... 20
3. Features................................................................................................................................................. 24
3.1 Exterior Bin Views ................................................................................................................... 24
3.2 Plenum End View .................................................................................................................... 25
4. Before You Begin .................................................................................................................................. 26
4.1 Bin Design and Capacity.......................................................................................................... 26
4.1.1 Roof Design Capacities for Non-Structural Roofs.................................................... 27
4.1.2 Roof Snow Load vs. Ground Snow Load .................................................................. 27
4.2 Guidelines for Supporting Catwalks and other External Loads on Westeel........................... 28
4.3 Foundation Design and Loads................................................................................................. 29
4.4 Site and Assembly ................................................................................................................... 29
4.5 Methods of Installation........................................................................................................... 29
4.6 Cutting Openings in Wide-Corr® Grain Bins ........................................................................... 30
4.7 Critical Assembly Requirements ............................................................................................. 31
4.8 Product Storage....................................................................................................................... 32
4.9 Grain Bin Use........................................................................................................................... 33
4.10 Important Notes.................................................................................................................... 33

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5. Preparation ........................................................................................................................................... 34
5.1 Check Shipment....................................................................................................................... 34
5.2 List of Tools and Equipment.................................................................................................... 34
5.3 Order Optional Equipment...................................................................................................... 34
6. Assembly ............................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1 Assembly Safety ...................................................................................................................... 35
6.2 Pre-Plan Assembly................................................................................................................... 35
6.2.1 Pre-Planning Example: 30' EasyDry Bin Layout ....................................................... 36
6.2.2 Conductor Clearances — 24’ to 36’ Bins ................................................................. 37
6.3 Curb Footing — Floating Slab Foundation.............................................................................. 38
6.3.1 Curb Footing Specifications – 24' and 27' Series..................................................... 39
6.3.2 Curb Footing Specifications – 30' and 36' Series..................................................... 40
6.3.3 Canadian Metric to European Conversion Table..................................................... 40
6.4 Bin Roundness ......................................................................................................................... 41
6.5 Centurion Wall Sheet Part Number Matrix ............................................................................ 42
6.6 Wall Sheet Caulking Detail ...................................................................................................... 43
6.7 Stencil and Short Sheet Placement......................................................................................... 45
6.8 Plenum Overview .................................................................................................................... 47
6.9 Sidewall to Plenum Structure Overview ................................................................................. 49
6.9.1 Even Tier Bins........................................................................................................... 49
6.9.2 Odd Tier Bins............................................................................................................ 50
6.10 Bin Layout Preparation.......................................................................................................... 51
6.11 Assemble the Plenum Stiffener Sidewall Tier....................................................................... 51
6.12 Install Plenum Stiffeners to Sidewall .................................................................................... 52
6.13 Install Connection Plates and Tension Segments ................................................................. 53
6.14 Support the Plenum Peak Ring ............................................................................................. 54
6.15 Assemble Rafter Pre-Assemblies........................................................................................... 55
6.16 Install Quarter Point Rafter Pre-Assemblies ......................................................................... 57
6.17 Finish Rafter Pre-Assemblies Installation.............................................................................. 60
6.18 Install Rafter Braces or Purlins.............................................................................................. 61
6.19 Install Peak Plates.................................................................................................................. 63
6.20 Install the Peak Ring Cross Member ..................................................................................... 63
6.21 Prepare to Install Plenum Sheets.......................................................................................... 64
6.22 Install Grain Band Posts......................................................................................................... 65
6.23 Install Lower Plenum Sheets................................................................................................. 67
6.24 Install Upper Plenum Sheets................................................................................................. 68
6.25 Install Lower Dump Chutes and Hoppers ............................................................................. 69
6.26 Install Upper Dump Chutes and Hoppers ............................................................................. 70
6.27 Install Plenum Flashing to Plenum Sheets............................................................................ 71
6.28 Finish Plenum Flashing Installation....................................................................................... 74
6.29 Grain Bands ........................................................................................................................... 76
6.29.1 Install Typical Grain Bands ..................................................................................... 76
6.29.2 Grain Band Layouts ................................................................................................ 77
6.30 Plenum Cone Assembly......................................................................................................... 85
6.30.1 Install the Plenum Cone......................................................................................... 85
6.30.2 Install the Cone Dispersing Ring ............................................................................ 87
6.31 Dump Hopper and Dump Hopper Operating Parts .............................................................. 88
6.31.1 Install U-Pulley Brackets and Pulleys ..................................................................... 88
6.31.2 Install Outer Pulley Angles ..................................................................................... 89
6.31.3 Install Winch Unit and Winch Cable ...................................................................... 92

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6.31.4 Install the Lift Plate(s) ............................................................................................ 94
6.32 Dump Hopper Chains ............................................................................................................ 95
6.32.1 Install Chain Eye Bolts ............................................................................................ 97
6.32.2 Install Dump Hopper Chains and S-Hooks ............................................................. 98
6.32.3 Install Dump Hopper Chute Lifting Chains........................................................... 100
6.32.4 Dump Hopper Chains Example ............................................................................ 101
6.33 Hydraulic Power Unit Assembly.......................................................................................... 102
6.33.1 HPU Overview ...................................................................................................... 102
6.33.2 HPU Pump Unit Select Hardware......................................................................... 107
6.34 Test the Winch or HPU........................................................................................................ 107
6.35 Ductwork, and Fan and Heater Installation........................................................................ 107
6.36 Typical Non-Structural Roof Installation............................................................................. 108
6.37 Roof Ladder Details ............................................................................................................. 118
6.38 Remote Roof Cap Opener Installation ................................................................................ 119
6.38.1 Remote Roof Cap Opener System for 24' and 27'............................................... 119
6.38.2 Remote Roof Cap Opener System for 30' and 36'............................................... 122
6.38.3 Remote Roof Cap Material List ............................................................................ 126
6.39 Lifting Wide-Corr® Bins with Cranes................................................................................... 127
6.40 Flat Roof Cap Assembly....................................................................................................... 128
6.41 Inspection Hatch Details ..................................................................................................... 129
6.42 Inspection Hatch Reinforcing Plate..................................................................................... 130
6.43 Wall Sheet and Bottom Angle Assembly ............................................................................ 131
6.44 Commercial Bin Upright Assembly...................................................................................... 132
6.44.1 Base Assembly...................................................................................................... 138
6.45 Wind Ring Assembly............................................................................................................ 140
6.46 Walk-In Door and Sampling Hatch Installation................................................................... 142
6.46.1 Sampling Hatch (24' and 27') Installation............................................................ 143
6.46.2 Sampling Hatch (30' and 36') Installation............................................................ 144
6.46.3 Walk-In Door Installation ..................................................................................... 144
6.47 Fan Entrance(s) Installation................................................................................................. 146
6.48 Auger Chute Installation...................................................................................................... 147
6.49 Auger Chute Block-Off Plate Installation ............................................................................ 148
6.50 Door Conversion.................................................................................................................. 149
6.51 Bin Jack Techniques............................................................................................................. 150
7. Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 152
7.1 Operation Safety ................................................................................................................... 152
7.2 Before the First Bin Use ........................................................................................................ 152
7.2.1 Ventilation .............................................................................................................. 152
Multiple Fans................................................................................................................... 153
7.3 Before Filling the Bin with Grain........................................................................................... 154
7.4 Temperature Cables .............................................................................................................. 154
7.5 Filling the Plenum and Bin .................................................................................................... 154
7.6 Fan and Heater, and Controls Operation.............................................................................. 155
7.7 Use and Storage .................................................................................................................... 155
7.8 Unloading the Bin.................................................................................................................. 156
7.9 Cleanout ................................................................................................................................ 157
8. Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 158
8.1 Maintenance Safety .............................................................................................................. 158
8.2 Maintenance Overview ......................................................................................................... 158

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8.2.1 Protect Against Oxidation ...................................................................................... 159
8.2.2 Roof, Stairs, and Vents ........................................................................................... 159
8.2.3 Ladders, Catwalks, and Supports ........................................................................... 159
8.2.4 Stiffeners, Sidewalls, and Doors............................................................................. 159
8.2.5 Foundations............................................................................................................ 159
8.3 Fan and Heater, and Controls Maintenance......................................................................... 160
9. Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 161
9.1 Grain Bin Dryer Dimensions.................................................................................................. 161
9.2 Plenum Batch Capacities....................................................................................................... 163
9.3 Grain Bin Storage Capacities ................................................................................................. 163
9.4 Foundation Loads — Grain Bin Series CEW.......................................................................... 164
9.5 Wall Sheet and Upright Layouts ........................................................................................... 166
9.6 Plenum-Underside Sampling Hatch and Fan Entrance Layouts ........................................... 186
10. Appendix ........................................................................................................................................... 187
10.1 Parts List .............................................................................................................................. 187
10.1.1 Plenum Parts ........................................................................................................ 187
10.1.2 Plenum Hardware ................................................................................................ 192
10.1.3 Dump Hoppers and Dump Chute Necks .............................................................. 193
10.1.4 Winch - Hand Operated ....................................................................................... 193
10.1.5 CEW-ED Common Parts Box Listing (7 – 9 Tier Bins)........................................... 194
10.1.6 CEW-ED Non-Common Pail & Parts Box Listing (7 – 9 Tier Bins)........................ 196
10.1.7 CEW-ED Common Parts Box Listing (10 – 12 Tier Bins)....................................... 197
10.1.8 CEW-ED Non-Common Pail & Parts Box Listing (10 – 12 Tier Bins) .................... 198
10.1.9 CEW-ED2 Common Parts Box Listing (7 – 9 Tier Bins)......................................... 199
10.1.10 CEW-ED2 Non-Common Pail & Parts Box Listing (7 – 9 Tier Bins).................... 201
10.1.11 CEW-ED2 Common Parts Box Listing (10 – 12 Tier Bins)................................... 202
10.1.12 CEW-ED2 Non-Common Pail & Parts Box Listing (10 – 12 Tier Bins)................ 203
10.1.13 Roof Parts Box Part Identification...................................................................... 204
10.2 Hardware Usage.................................................................................................................. 207
10.3 Recommended Bolt Assembly ............................................................................................ 210
11. Limited Warranty: Westeel Grain Bin Products .............................................................................. 211

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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Westeel Grain Bin Dryer. This equipment will allow safe and efficient
operation when you read and follow all of the instructions contained in this manual. With proper care,
your grain dryer will provide you with many years of trouble-free operation.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to review with new personnel. A sign-off form is
provided on the inside front cover for your convenience. If any information in this manual is not
understood or if you need additional information, please contact your local distributor or dealer for
assistance.
This manual should be regarded as part of the equipment. Suppliers of both new and second-hand
equipment are advised to retain documentary evidence that this manual was provided with the
equipment.
1.1. Intended Use
The grain dryer is designed solely for use in the intended agricultural use as listed below. Use in any other way is
considered as contrary to the intended use. Compliance with and strict adherence to the conditions of
operation and maintenance as specified by the manufacturer, also constitute essential elements of the intended
use.
The grain dryer should be operated, maintained, serviced, and repaired only by persons who are familiar with
its particular characteristics and who are acquainted with the relevant safety procedures.
Accident prevention regulations and all other generally recognized regulations on occupational health and
safety must be observed at all times.
Any modifications made to the grain dryer may relieve the manufacturer of liability for any resulting damage or
injury.
Intended use for the grain dryer:
• To dry a shallow layer of grain on the drying chamber just under the bin roof.
Use in any other way is considered as contrary to the intended use and is not covered by the warranty.
1.1.1 Misuse
Do not install/use the grain dryer for/with:
• finely milled grain dust.
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2. Safety
2.1. Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
This safety alert symbol indicates important safety messages in this manual. When you see
this symbol, be alert to the possibility of injury or death, carefully read the message that
follows, and inform others.
Signal Words: Note the use of the signal words DANGER,WARNING,CAUTION, and NOTICE with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for each message has been selected using the definitions below as a
guideline.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or
death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
2.2. General Product Safety
YOU are responsible for the SAFE use and maintenance of your grain dryer. YOU must ensure that you and
anyone else who is going to work around the grain dryer understands all procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around
you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. All accidents can be avoided.
• It is the grain dryer owner, operator, and maintenance personnel's responsibility to
read and understand ALL safety instructions, safety decals, and manuals and follow
them when operating or maintaining the equipment.
• Owners must give instructions and review the information initially and annually with all personnel before
allowing them to work in the grain dryer area. Untrained users/operators expose themselves and bystanders
to possible serious injury or death.
• Keep children and bystanders away from the grain dryer work area.
• Use the grain dryer for its intended purposes only.
• Do not modify the grain dryer in any way without written permission from the manufacturer. Unauthorized
modification may impair the function and/or safety, and could affect the life of the grain dryer. Any
unauthorized modification will void the warranty.
• Follow a health and safety program for your worksite. Contact your local occupational health and safety
organization for information.
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2.3. Grain Dryer Safety
• Do not overheat grain or operate the dryer temperature too high. Keep the maximum
plenum temperature not more than the maximum set point temperature.
• Be cautious of spontaneous combustion when working with oil seeds.
• Grain dust is a fire hazard. Keep all areas (including areas under the perforated floors) free
from dust and fines.
• Clean out the dryer after using to remove grain dust, husks, and other materials.
• Screen grain before it goes into a bin to help prevent dust buildup. Using a grain spreader
will help distribute dust/fines.
• Ventilate, purge all contaminates, and allow burner, and drying areas to cool inside the
heater, in the heater area and the dryer area before any persons enter these areas.
• Do not remove covers, touch, or service internal components during operation.
• Do not install or combine with products from other manufacturers. The design and safety
features may not be compatible.
• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of dryer.
• Do not use the dryer where a high concentration of grain dust or flammable liquids or
vapors exist, such as milled grain dust.
• Use the dryer only with the gas types intended, connecting alternate fuel sources to the
dryer can result in fires.
• Shut off and lock out or disconnect power and close valve at gas source before inspecting or
servicing the heater, or when not in use.
• Keep away from fan impeller/blade; high suction can pull a person toward the inlet. Contact
with an unguarded impeller/blade will cause severe injury.
• Keep the fan inlet screen in place at all times.
• Remove foreign material from the fan inlet before operating.
• Do not operate the fan if there is excessive vibration or noise.
• When the power is locked out, fans can still be dangerous because of potential
“windmilling.” Always block the impeller/blade before working on any moving parts.
In case of a dryer fire:
• Turn off gas at the heater and supply tank.
• Shut off and lock electrical power.
• Seal the aeration fan inlet and any other opening to smother
the fire.
• Evacuate all personnel from the area.
• Call the fire department.
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2.4. Gas Leak Hazards
If You Smell Gas:
• Turn off gas at the source if possible.
• Do not try to light or relight any appliance.
• Extinguish any flames and remove any sources of ignition from the vicinity of the bin.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Evacuate all personnel from the vicinity of the source of the smell.
• Immediately call your gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
2.5. Work Area Safety
• Have another trained person nearby who can shut down the grain dryer in case of accident.
• The work area should be kept clear of bystanders.
• Keep the work area clean and free of debris.
2.6. Guards Safety
• Keep guards in place. Do not operate with guard removed.
• Do not walk on, step on, or damage guards.
• Lock out power before removing a guard.
• Ensure all guards are replaced after performing maintenance.
2.7. Bin Unloading Safety
• Never enter a bin when loading or unloading.
• Unload only as described in the operation section of this manual.
• Lock the bin door (where equipped) and close/lock all other access doors when not in use.
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