Grain Systems PNEG-1702 - Manual (Page 6)

6 PNEG-1702 ETL Listed GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual
1. Introduction
Dryer Operation
Thank you for choosing a GSI/FFI Vision Series Grain Dryers. These units are among the finest
grain dryers ever built; designed to give the excellent operating performance and reliable service for
many years.
This manual describes the installation and operation for all standard production model dryers. These
dryers are available with liquid propane or natural gas fuel supply, 1 phase 230 volt, 3 phase 230 volt,
460 volt, or 575 volt (60 Hz) electrical power.
Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to
keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some
problems which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel.
As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and precautions
exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area. Safety precautions may be
required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may produce a very
dangerous situation where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable
regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be
consulted before installations are made.
Operating Precautions
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1. Read and understand the operating 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. Before attempting to remove and reinstall the fan blade, make certain to read recommended
procedure listed within the SERVICING section on Page 85 of the manual.
7. Keep the dryer and wet holding equipment CLEAN. DO NOT allow fine material to accumulate.
8. Set pressure regulator to avoid excessive gas pressure applied to a burner during ignition and
when burner is in operation. See Page 49 for operating gas pressures. DO NOT exceed maximum
recommended drying temperatures.
9. DO NOT operate the dryer if any gas leak is detected. Shutdown and repair before further operation.
10. Clean grain is safer and easier to dry. Fine materials can be highly combustible, and it also requires
removal of extra moisture.
11. Use CAUTION in working around high speed fans, gas burners, augers and auxiliary conveyors
which can START AUTOMATICALLY.