Tower dryer operations and service, Safety precautions – Grain Systems PNEG-1797 User Manual
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1. Safety
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PNEG-1797CE CE Approved T-Series Tower Dryer
Tower Dryer Operations and Service
This manual contains important information that all owners/operators must understand, relating to:
1. Personal safety.
2. Preventing equipment problems.
The owner/operator must inform anyone operating or working around this equipment of these
safety guidelines.
Failure to read this manual and it’s safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to
serious injury or death.
Safety Precautions
1. Read the operating manual.
2. Electrical installation must be in accordance with relevant IEC standards, EU Directives and
Local Codes/Regulations.
3. The entire dryer must be electrically earthed.
4. Gas/liquid fuel supply must be in accordance with European Standards, EU Directives and
Local Codes/Regulations.
5. NEVER operate the dryer without guards in place.
6. DISCONNECT and LOCK OUT all power and fuel before adjusting, servicing, accessing or entering
the dryer or associated equipment. The ONLY safe place to do this is at the main power panel.
TURN OFF the incoming power at the main disconnect, LOCK the handle and TAG it to prevent
inadvertent re-start. Be sure to lock out any other equipment attached to the dryer such as elevators
and conveyors.
NEVER rely on the ON/OFF controls at the PLC interface. These are not safety shut offs.
In addition, ensure the gas supply has been locked out at the main gas valve feeding the dryer.
7. NEVER bypass any safety device.
8. Whilst the dryer is running no-one should be inside or on the dryer.
9. Observe recommended drying temperatures.
10. Keep the dryer clean throughout.
11. Use CAUTION. The dryer and associated equipment may START AUTOMATICALLY.
12. Keep fan inlets clear of any foreign objects.
13. Auxiliary equipment capacity must be matched to the dryer.
14. Keep drive belts correctly tensioned.
15. Dry clean grain only for optimum performance.
16. Dryer operators must be trained and competent.
17. Follow required maintenance procedures and intervals.