Staged batch operation – GSI Outdoors 100 SERIES DRYER PNEG-552 User Manual

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PNEG-552 100 Series Dryer

6. Dryer Start-Up

Staged Batch Operation

1. Turn the CONTROL POWER switch to ON.

2. With load, unload, fan and burner turned OFF, turn the drying mode switch to continuous then push

the dryer power start switch to arm the safety circuit. Turn the LOAD switch to ON and Fill the dryer
with grain. The load auger will stop when full if the LOAD TILT Switch is installed and set properly.

3. Turn the drying mode switch to staged batch.

4. Open the main fuel supply valve on the tank if using LP gas, or the valve in the fuel supply line if

using natural gas. Turn ON the electric shut off, Maxon valve (if so equipped), or open the manual
shut off valve to allow fuel flow to the dryer.

5. Set switches to the following settings:

Fan/Heater Switch Settings

6. Make sure the load auger switch is set to AUTO. In both the AUTO and MANUAL position, the

grain level switch will automatically keep the dryer full of grain. In the AUTO position, the dryer will
shut down after the preset time period on the out of grain timer, or if the grain flow to the dryer
is interrupted.

7. To properly set the correct dry, cool and unload time for various moisture content grains, see the

chart on

Page 30

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8. To start the drying operation, push the dryer power start button.The controller will start all the dryer

components in their proper order. If any of the selected switches are improperly positioned for
staged batch drying, the display will indicate the proper switch position, and will not allow the dryer
to operate until the position of the switch is corrected.

9. The fan will start and airflow is checked.

Load

AUTO (For timed shut down when out of grain. ON will shut off auger when
full, but will not shut dryer down when out of grain.)

Fan

AUTO (To Stop during Unloading. ON to Continue Cooling during Unloading.)

Heater

AUTO (For Dry and Cool. ON for All Heat.)

Unload

1 Speed

Fan Setting

Heater Setting

Fan Function

Heater Function

AUTO

AUTO

Fans stay ON during dry and cool cycle only

Burners stay ON during dry timer
cycle only

AUTO

ON

Fans stay ON during dry and cool cycle only

Burners stay ON during dry and cool

ON

ON

Fans are ON continuously

Burners are ON continuously

ON

AUTO

Fans are ON continuously

Burners shut down at the end of the
dry cycle

At the end of the dry cycle in staged batch, the fans and heaters will continue running if the MOISTURE CONTROL is “ON”,
until the preset temperature on the moisture control thermostat is reached.

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