Mepu K-SERIES Operating Manual page 35

Do not overtighten the chain. After tightening the elevator has to rotate rather freely, when you turn
the larger pulley by hand.
There is a separate maintenance manual for bucket elevators.
Furnace
Clean and de-soot the dryer furnace immediately after the drying season. The explosion /soot hatch
is located on the front wall. To open the cleaning hatches in the bottom of the furnace loosen the
fastening screws. Before the start of the drying season make sure that there is no debris or dust
inside the furnace on the bottom. Vacuum if necessary. De-soot the furnace at least once a year. Do
not use any chemicals for cleaning the furnace, other than fuel oil additives recommended by the
fuel vendor.
Each time before filling the dryer with the first grain batch test run the dryer as follows: start the
dryer with the furnace and shut off the air intake vent. Let the temperature rise until the burner
thermostat stops the burner. This way you can check the functioning of the thermostat and burn any
dirt in the furnace.
After removing any soot prepare the smokestack for the winter by covering the top of the
smokestack or removing the smokestack completely, protecting the stub and the discharge section is
turned downward. Open the explosion hatch for winter. It is advisable to cover the drying air intake
on the front of the furnace for winter. Before storing the unit for winter fill the oil tank.
Winter storage
Clean the machine after the drying season and store it in a shelter or use a protective cover. Leave
all hatches and doors open. Check that the power cable is disconnected and that the protective cover
of the main electrical switchboard is properly closed.
If you store grain in the dryer make note of the storage conditions. In the dryer
grain can become moist and its quality can drop.
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