Grain Systems PNEG-1717 - Manual (Page 32)

32 PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual
7. Vision Test Firing
Dryer Pre-Season Checks
1. Perform these checks at the start of each season.
2. If any checks fail, consult your dealer.
3. Do not use the dryer unless checks are successful.
1. Inspect metering roll compartments for foreign objects which may cause damage.
2. Ensure that all switches on the dryer control panel are OFF.
3. Turn ON the electrical power supply to the dryer.
4. Switch Control Power to ON.
5. At the Boot screen press Start Dryer. The dryer check safety circuits. Any fault will be displayed and
must be rectified. If circuit checks are successful Start switch will illuminate.
6. Push the Dryer Start switch. Selector switches will be activated.
7. Open the main fuel supply on NG, adjust main regulator to minimum. Open main valve and set
pressure on supply line to 50 KPa and the shut off valves on the dryer.
8. Check for gas leaks.
9. With grain supply shut off, check correct rotation of the load auger. (Clockwise from drive end;
counterclockwise for front load dryers.)
10. Set Load Auger to AUTO position. After 8 minute the dryer should shut down and indicate an out of
grain error. Press Stop to reset. Press Start to re-start.
11. Set Unload switch to AUTO. Set (push then turn) metering rolls to 500 and press ACCEPT/EXIT.
Check bottom auger for counterclockwise rotation (at drive end). The meter roll motor should
rotate clockwise as viewed from the drive end of the gearbox. Auxiliary unload equipment should
also operate.
12. Set Unload switch to MANUAL. Set metering roll to 500 and press ACCEPT/EXIT. The bottom auger,
metering rolls and unload equipment should operate correctly.
13. CE Dryers have 7" metering rolls. Check metering roll speed of 4.3 RPM when roll speed is
1000 (maximum).
14. Ensure drive chain tension correct and all sections of the meter rolls rotate.
15. Turn the Unload switch OFF. The bottom auger will run for 60 seconds to allow for clean out.
Ensure all safety shields are fitted, all doors are closed, and all personnel are
clear of the dryer before starting dryer.
Fix gas leaks immediately.