Grain Systems PNEG-526 - Manual (Page 9)

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Tower Dryer Operations & Service
1. Read and understand the operating manual before trying to operate
the dryer.
2. Never operate the dryer while any guards are removed.
3. Power supply should be OFF for service of electrical compo-
nents. Use CAUTION in checking voltage or other procedures requir-
ing power to be ON.
4. Check for gas leaks at all gas pipe connections. If any leaks are
detected, do not operate dryer. Shut down and repair before fur-
ther operation.
5. Never attempt to operate the dryer by jumping or otherwise bypassing
any safety devices on the unit.
6. Do not exceed maximum recommended drying temperatures.
7. Keep the dryer clean. Do not allow fine material to accumulate in
the plenum chamber.
8. Keep blower drive belts tight enough to prevent slippage.
9. Use CAUTION in working around high speed fans, gas burners, augers
and auxiliary conveyors which START AUTOMATICALLY.
10. Do not operate in any area where combustible material will be drawn into
the fan.
11. Be certain that capacities of auxiliary conveyors are matched to dryer
metering capacities.
12. Clean grain is easier to dry. Fine material increases resistance to airflow
and requires removal of extra moisture.
13. Do not adjust any moving part on the dryer while it is running.
Use Caution In The
Operation Of This Equipment
The design and manufacture of this
dryer is directed toward operator
safety. However, the very nature
of a grain dryer having a gas burner,
high voltage electrical equipment and
high speed rotating parts, does
present a hazard to personnel, which
can not be completely safeguarded
against, without interfering with ef-
ficient operation and reasonable ac-
cess to components.
Use extreme caution in working
around high speed fans, gas-fired
heaters, augers and auxiliary convey-
ors.
Continued safe, dependable opera-
tion of automatic equipment de-
pends, to a great degree, upon the
owner. For a safe and dependable
drying system, follow the recommen-
dations within this manual, and make
it a practice to regularly inspect the
operation of the unit for any devel-
oping problems or unsafe conditions.
Take special note of the safety
precautions listed above before at-
tempting to operate the dryer.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATION AND SERVICE
SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
KEEP THE DRYER CLEAN
DO NOT ALLOW FINE
MATERIAL TO
ACCUMULATE IN THE
PLENUM CHAMBER
OR SURROUNDING THE
OUTSIDE OF THE DRYER
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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