Dryer pre start checks – Airstream PNEG-343 User Manual

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DRYER PRE START CHECKS

In case of emergency push the dryer

power stop button. The fan, burner

and all augers will stop immediately.

To check the staged batch opera-

tion, turn the control power switch

to the on position. Turn the drying

mode switch to the staged batch posi-

tion. Press the reset button, open

the main fuel supply valve at the tank

on an LP dryer, or valve in the fuel

supply line on a natural gas dryer.

EMERGENCY

STAGED BATCH CHECK

All dryer functions should be checked before operation each season.

slightly decease gas pressure with

the lo-fire control valve. If the gas

pressure is decreased too much a

popping or fluttering sound will be

heard. Also, anytime the high pres-

sure side is adjusted, the low pres-

sure side needs to be checked. Re-

peat the test for each fan/heater unit.

DRYER SHUTDOWN

To shut down the dryer, first close

the fuel supply valve at the tank or

valve along the fuel line. If the

burner is operating, let the dryer

run out of fuel, and it will shut down

automatically due to loss of flame.

Close the fuel valve at the dryer,

and press the dryer power stop

button. Turn off the safety discon-

nect handle on the front of the

power box, and turn off the main

power to the dryer.

Turn on the electric shut off valve to

allow fuel flow to the dryer, if so

equipped. Turn the load switch to

auto and unload switch to one

speed. Push the dryer power start

button, and the controller will se-

quentially start all dryer components

in their proper order. If any switches

are not in their correct position for

staged batch operation, the dryer will

indicate improper switch position,

and will not start until the switches

are in the proper position. After start-

ing, all batch timers will time down

in sequence. When the unload cycle

is complete the timers will automati-

cally reset to their original settings,

and start the dry timer again.

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