11. DO NOT allow foreign material to be drawn into the fan. 12. When drying products not included in this manual refer to GSI for further precautions and instructions. 13. Check for leaks at least every day. Repair before operation.
Please observe all safety decals on the equipment. Safety decals on this equipment use the following system: HAZARD Example: Rotating auger PROHIBITION Example: No smoking or naked flames MANDATORY ACTION Example: Wear ear defenders Instructions for your safety PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
2. Safety Emergency Stop Switch In event of emergency press the Emergency Stop to stop all dryer equipment (power remains connected). PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
7. Maximum towing speed is lowest of 70 km/h or statutory speed limit. 8. After first 80 km and every 300 km check: a. Wheel bearing temperature <= 65°C. b. Wheel nuts torque = 160 Nm. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
3. After the initial fill the system will run to maintain the dryer level. 4. Dryer fill is monitored by the out of grain timer. (Refer to PNEG-1710 for setting this timer.) 5. Dryer shuts down when out of grain. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Load and discharge conveyors connected into the dryer must not exceed electrical load information in Specifications Chapter on Pages 15-25. Motors exceeding these must be powered separate from the dryer with separate contactor and overload device for each motor. Control may still be performed by the dryer. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
1389 T 14.2 M 14.2 B (U+L) 11.2 3620/1500H 7915 1174 (T+M+B, U+L) 10.2 3626/2000M 11433 1646 (T+M+B, U+L) 11.2 * Maximum line size for 30m length. ** Maximum burner pressure 450 mBar. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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9381 T 16.6 M 16.6 B (U+L) 13.7 3620/1500H 7915 (T+M+B, U+L) 12.9 3626/2000M 11433 1065 (T+<M+B, U+L) 13.7 * Maximum line size for a 100' distance. ** Maximum burner pressure 450 mBar. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Electrical Load (Fans, Top and Bottom Augers 380 Volt, 50 Hz, 3 Phase Actual discharge rate is controlled by meter roll speed adjustment, at 5% to 100% of maximum rate. Excludes auxiliary load and unload conveyor equipment. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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Electrical Load (Fans, Top and Bottom Augers 380 Volt, 50 Hz, 3 Phase Actual discharge rate is controlled by meter roll speed adjustment, at 5% to 100% of maximum rate. Excludes auxiliary load and unload conveyor equipment. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
4. Specifications GSI Dimensions Figure 4D Figure 4E PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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4. Specifications Single Module GSI Transport and Installation Dimensions Values are Valid for Transportation of Stack Modules Dryer Installed Height Transport Installed Height w/o Frame Transport Installed Transport Basket Standard Height Width Wet Bin Width Width Length Length 4089.4 2438.4 4419.6...
Electrical Load (Fans, Top and Bottom Augers 3 Phase, 380 Volt Actual discharge rate is controlled by meter roll speed adjustment, at 5% to 100% of maximum rate. Excludes auxiliary load and unload conveyor equipment. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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Electrical Load (Fans, Top and Bottom Augers 3 Phase, 380 Volt Actual discharge rate is controlled by meter roll speed adjustment, at 5% to 100% of maximum rate. Excludes auxiliary load and unload conveyor equipment. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Electrical Load (Fans, Top and Bottom Augers 3 Phase, 380-400 Volt Actual discharge rate is controlled by meter roll speed adjustment, at 5% to 100% of maximum rate. Excludes auxiliary load and unload conveyor equipment. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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Electrical Load (Fans, Top and Bottom Augers 3 Phase, 380-400 Volt Actual discharge rate is controlled by meter roll speed adjustment, at 5% to 100% of maximum rate. Excludes auxiliary load and unload conveyor equipment. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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FL-02-2 for details. 32" Thick pedestal required for heat reclaimer option. (See bulletin FL-03-2 for details.) 2. Approximate location of standard service platform shown. See bulletin SP-02-2 for details. For information on optional catwalk, see bulletin CATH-01-5. 3. For safety cage information, refer to bulletin SC-01-2. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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FL-02-2 for details. 32" Thick pedestal required for heat reclaimer option. (See bulletin FL-03-2 for details.) 2. Approximate location of standard service platform shown. See bulletin SP-02-2 for details. For information on optional catwalk, see bulletin CATH-01-5. 3. For safety cage information, refer to bulletin SC-01-2. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
10" (254 mm) Depth with 36" (914.4 mm) wide x 36" (914.4 mm) deep footings along each side. #4 Reinforcing rods on 1' (304.8 mm)-0" centers. Both directions in slab and bottom of footing. Use 3/4" (19.05 mm) x 9-5/8" (244.475 mm) minimum anchors with epoxy. GSI part #: Anchor (GTC-0003) epoxy (GTC-0004).
NOTE: Does not disconnect the power to components in the upper and lower control boxes. Use the main disconnect for this. Fan Switch 1. Selects/deselects each fan. 2. Bottom fan is always # 1. 3. ON (1) = Continuous fan. 4. AUTO (0/1) = Fan operates except during unload. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
1. AUTO (0/1) = Light OFF when dryer shuts down. Start Switch 1. Starts the dryer subject to other switch settings. Stop Switch 1. Stops all dryer functions. 2. Resets control following fault related shut down. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
(See Figure 6A.) 3. The Start Dryer button enters the Default Operation screen. Buttons used to update software. (See PNEG-1506 Vision programming manual.) Figure 6A NOTE: See PNEG-1456 for vision touch screen display details. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
14. Ensure drive chain tension correct and all sections of the meter rolls rotate. 15. Turn the Unload switch OFF. The bottom auger will run for 60 seconds to allow for clean out. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
10. If the flame pops or flutters, the pressure is too low. This can damage the burner. Increase pressure to eliminate. Approximate setting should be: LP Gas Natural Gas High-Fire 450 mBar High-Fire 450 mBar Low-Fire 70-220 mBar Low-Fire 70-220 mBar PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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Watch gauge for pressure Throughput adjuster Low-Fire needle valve Pressure regulator (High-Fire) High pressure switch Figure 7A NG Pipe Train Regulator Supply line ball valve Watch gauge for pressure Figure 7B NG Supply Pipe Train PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
3. Press the Dryer Stop button. 4. Turn OFF the control power. 5. Turn OFF the dryer safety disconnect and turn OFF the main power to the dryer. Emergency In case of emergency, push the Emergency Stop button. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Drying mode options are: 1. Regulation of Grain Temperature on Page 2. Regulation of Moisture: 5 MR SP on Page 3. Regulation of Moisture: Variable MR SP (not recommended for single module dryers). PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Accept/Exit button to set this value into the computer. Grain should begin to run. 13. Run again for 10% longer than the drying time noted from the chart. This will even out, but over dry the grain in the dryer. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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20. Set the temperature set point. M/C > Set Temperature Set Point 40°C > ACCEPT. Run on these settings as a starting point before adjusting moisture or meter roll settings. Moisture control will not be precise at this stage. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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NOTE: 2 Speed meter roll option works well if the grain entering the dryer has consistent moisture content. For widely varying moisture contents, the 5 Speed option is recommended. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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4. Inner and outer limits dictate the points at which the speed increases either side of the set point. These are set as shown in Figure 8G using the INC (increase) and DEC (decrease). PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
8. At this stage, drying must be started manually, following the same procedure given in Step 9 on Page 42 to Step 12 on Page 43 for full heat continuous flow temperature control. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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(See Figure 8K on Page 43.) Example: Reading = 18.3%, Sample = 17%, Offset = -1.3%. The moisture tester gives an average moisture of 17%, but the moisture sensor on the dryer reads 18.3%. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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Set the manual unloading speed as close as it should be for the grain currently in the dryer before switching to moisture control mode. The manual speed setting does not need to be adjusted after the moisture control is activated. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Supply Line (LP Shown) Fan/heater control box Supply line (liquid) solenoid Supply line (liquid) solenoid Plenum air pressure switch Left grain high-limit thermostat Plenum air pressure switch Manual shut off valve Figure 9A PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
9. Vision Illustrations LP Vaporizer Coil Adjustment Loosen this bolt to adjust the vaporizer coil. Loosen this bolt to adjust the vaporizer coil. Figure 9D PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Fan motor contactor COFI spark igniter Vision fan/heater control board Fan motor overload Figure 9G Top Auger Drive Check top auger drive belt tension after several hours of initial operation. Check periodically thereafter. Figure 9H PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Discharge Safety Switch Metering roll speed sensor (See Figure 9J.) Discharge safety shut off switch Discharge box Figure 9I Meter Roll Speed Sensor Meter roll timing gear Meter roll speed sensor Figure 9J PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
The 7" meter rolls will need the meter roll pans dumped or cleared. Remove the hair pin and push the lever upward to tilt the pans as shown. This allows any grain on the pans to dump into the unload auger. (See Figure 10A on Page 55.) PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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NOTE: If on site bearing lubrication is to be performed, see lubrication instructions for ball bearing motors. To keep motor bearings properly lubricated, and dispel any accumulation of moisture within the windings, the fan and auger motors should be operated for 15 to 30 minute each month. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
The fan blade is secured to the motor shaft by the use of a taper-lock bushing, motor shaft key and cap screws. The size, quantity and torque of cap screws required will depend on the model of the fan. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
5. Align bushing and hub keyways with the key. Bushing should be flush with the end of the motor shaft. 6. Loosely install the bolts through the unthreaded holes in the bushing into the threaded holes of the hub. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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15. Install the grill guard and turn ON the main power source. Figure 10B Vane Axial Fan Do not exceed the torque specifications listed on the bushing bolt torque chart on Page 59 Exceeding the recommended torque will crack the fan hub. CAUTION PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
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Cap screws installed into threaded holes to force propeller off bushing. Cap screws installed through clearance holes of bushing. (See text on Page 59 for proper torque.) Figure 10D Cap Screw Arrangement for Disassembly PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Lift gas assembly, straight up and remove. Orifice and other parts can now be removed. 4. Reassemble: To reassemble is reversal of disassembly: a. Ensure all parts are cleaned. b. Apply sealants in accordance with EN746-2:1998. c. Reconnect electrical connections. d. Pressure test for leaks. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
Attempt to release by back and forth rotation of the roll using a pipe wrench on the drive hub. If this does not release, locate the blockage and access via access doors inside the plenum. PNEG-1717 CE Approved GSI/FFI Portable Dryer Manual...
14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier. The end-user’s sole remedy (and GSI’s only obligation) is to repair or replace, at GSI’s option and expense, products that in GSI’s judgment, contain a material defect in materials or workmanship.
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