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Check List 1. All wire connections 2. Ignitor gap - .125 3. Pipetrain tightness and gas leaks 4. Flame probe adjusted 5. Fuse in place, extra fuse provided 6. Reset lockout after 30 second flame out. 7. Indicator light 8. Pressure gauge 9.
It is designed to be used with propane vapor or natural gas. The principal concern of the The GSI Group Inc. ("GSI") is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling equipment. This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures, and some of the problems that may be encountered by the operator or other personnel.
General Safety Statements The GSI Group Inc’s Principal concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with grain handling 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.
Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment. Roof Damage Warning and Disclaimer GSI DOES NOT WARRANT ANY ROOF DAMAGE CAUSED BY EXCESSIVE VACUUM OR INTERNAL PRESSURE FROM FANS OR OTHER AIR MOVING SYSTEMS.
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The GSI Group Inc. recommends that you contact your local power company and have a representative review your installation so your wiring will be compatible with their system and so that you will have adequate power supplied to your unit.
3. SAFETY DECALS CAUTION Thermostat must be installed for operation. Failure to do so may damage equipment and cause fire. DC-1702 IMPORTANT THIS UNIT IS WIRED FOR 115 VOLT, 1-PHASE POWER SUPPLY 420-1422-5 PNEG-297 Chi-Town Heater...
5. INSTALLATION Heater Installation 1. Install three(3) mounting brackets on fan as indicated by the arrows shown in Figure Install loosely. 2. Set heater in place and install fourth (4) mounting bracket. 3. Level heater and tighten mounting brackets. 4. Attach heater to mounting brackets using 1/4" bolts and nuts. Heater Mounting Brackets Illustration Figure 5A PNEG-297 Chi-Town Heater...
5. INSTALLATION Fuel Connection Important: Do not use propane tanks which have previously been used for ammonia unless they have been purged according to procedures of the National L.P. Association. Investigate to be sure that the fuel supply system complies with all local codes for L.P. gas installations.
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5. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT: Heater must be interlocked with fan for safe operation. Heater Power Connection 1. Connect power cord to fan control box. 2. Make field connections in fan box as shown in Figure 3. Connect deluxe thermostat control as shown in Figure IMPORTANT: Thermostat must be installed for safe operation.
5. INSTALLATION Standard Heater - Second Heater Installation Two (2) standard heaters may be connected to one grain drying system and wired so they cycle together. One of the heaters should have a thermostat connected to it as per the installation instructions.
6. INSTALLATION & OPERATING Bin Configuration Figure 6A Important: When mounting (2) heaters on a bin it is imperative that they be situated as in above drawing. Plenum thermostat must be to the right of primary heater and primary heater must be to the right of secondary heater.
Heater Operation 1. Thermostat must be wired into heater control box for heater to operate. 2. Open all manual shut-off valves to heater unit. 3. Start fan. This will supply power to heater. 4. Turn thermostat dial to its highest setting. 5.
658,075 720,293 777,725 832,764 880,624 930,877 1,019,418 1,100,780 1,136,675 Gauge Pressure (psi) Required to Maintain Temperatures (Approximate) Heat Rise Degrees F Fan Model Static Pressure 10 HP 15 HP 20 HP 25 HP 30 HP 40 HP PNEG-297 Chi-Town Heater...
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Operating Pressure (psi) 397,280 562,640 688,480 793,520 888,160 973,440 1,051,440 1,126,320 Gauge Pressure (psi) Required to Maintain Temperatures (Approximate) Heat Rise Degrees F Fan Model Static Pressure 10 HP 15 HP 20 HP 25 HP 30 HP 40 HP PNEG-297 Chi-Town Heater...
8. HEATER SERVICE All heaters are constructed of durable weather-resistant materials, so a minimum amount of service should be required. Before the unit is started for the first time each season there are a few items that need to be checked out. All damaged parts should be repaired or replaced. 1.
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Figure 9A NOTE: Move transformer wire from terminal 5 to 8 for continuous spark. PNEG-297 Chi-Town Heater...
11. TIME DELAY OPERATION HH-1089E Time Delay Reset Operation The Electronic Time Delay will indicate the operating condition of the heater through the LED light shown on the diagram to the right. This light should be on the exterior control panel of the heater when the unit is installed correctly.
Trouble Probable Cause Check-out Procedure 1. Burner will not fire. No 1. Heater not wired 1. Visually check fan control box to see if wires are con- gas pressure on gauge. nected. No ignition spark 2. Fan not running 2. Fan contactor must be energized for heater to run 3.
Limited Warranty The GSI Group, LLC. (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal usage and conditions for a period of 12 months after sale to the original end-user or if a foreign sale, 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,...
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