Operating precautions, Use caution in the operation of this equipment – Grain Systems PNEG-1743 User Manual
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1. Safety
PNEG-1743 Vision for Tower Dryers
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Operating Precautions
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1. Read and understand the operations manual before attempting to operate the unit.
2. Keep ALL guards, safety decals and safety devices in place. NEVER operate dryer while guards
are removed.
3. Keep visitors, children and untrained personnel away from dryer at all times.
4. Never attempt to operate the dryer by jumping or otherwise bypassing any safety devices on
the unit.
5. Always set the main power supply disconnect switch to OFF and lock it in the OFF position using
a padlock before performing any service or maintenance work on the dryer or the auxiliary
conveyor equipment.
6. Keep the dryer and wet holding equipment CLEAN. DO NOT allow fine material to accumulate.
7. On LP fired units, set pressure regulator to avoid excessive gas pressure applied to a burner
during ignition and when the burner is in operation. Do not exceed maximum recommended
drying temperatures.
8. DO NOT operate the dryer if any gas leak is detected. Shut down and repair before further operation.
9. Clean grain is safer and easier to dry. Fine materials can be highly combustible, and it also requires
removal of extra moisture.
10. Use CAUTION in working around high-speed fans, gas burner, augers and auxiliary conveyors which
can START AUTOMATICALLY.
11. Be certain that capacities of auxiliary conveyors are matched to dryer metering capacities.
12. DO NOT operate in an area where combustible material will be drawn into the dryer.
13. The operating and safety recommendations in this manual pertain to the common cereal
grains as indicated. When drying any other grain or products, consult the factory for
additional recommendations.
14. Routinely check for any developing gas plumbing leaks.
15. Before attempting to remove and reinstall the fan blade, contact GSI for the recommended procedure.
Use Caution in the Operation of this Equipment
This dryer is designed and manufactured with operator safety in mind. However, the very nature of a grain
dryer having a gas burner, high voltage electrical equipment and high speed rotating parts, presents
hazards to personnel which cannot be completely safeguarded against without interfering with the efficient
operation of the dryer and reasonable access to its components.
Use extreme caution in working around high speed fans, gas-fired heaters, augers and auxiliary
conveyors, which may start without warning when the dryer is operating on automatic control.
Continued safe, dependable operation of automatic equipment depends, to a great degree, upon the
owner. For a safe and dependable drying system, follow the recommendations within the Owner’s Manual
and make it a practice to regularly inspect the unit for any developing problems or unsafe conditions.
Take special note of the
before attempting to operate the dryer.
Keep the dryer clean. Do not allow fine material to accumulate in the plenum
chamber or surrounding the outside of the dryer.