The GSI Group, Inc. (GSI) principle concern is your As owner and/or operator, it is your responsi- safety and the safety of others associated with grain bility to know what requirements, hazards and pre- handling equipment. This manual was written with cautions exist, and to inform all personnel asso- that thought in mind.
Use Caution in the READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATION AND SERVICE Operation of this Equipment SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The design and manufacture of 1. Read and understand the operating manual before trying to operate this dryer is directed toward op- the dryer.
Dryer Control Panel Featuring Competitor Series 2000 Control System The control panel provides easy access to gauges and con- level of discharged grain by sensing grain column trols, and the lights by the switches provide a quick refer- temperature. ence for every operating function. The Series 2000 Con- Moisture Control Switch trol System is a computerized control system that gives instant information regarding dryer operation.
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Control Power Switch Dryer Power Start Switch This switch starts and operates the dryer based on switch The power to the Series 2000 Control System is turned on or off with this switch. settings. The load, fan, heater, and unload switch must be either in the Aux or Manual position before the dryer Outside Light will start.
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Setting the Out of Grain Timer Housing High Temperature The temperature high limit located on the fan/burner If the dryer runs out of grain while the load auger switch is in the auto position, the out of grain timer automatically shuts off housing has opened, indicating an over temperature con- dition has occurred towards the rear of the fan/heater the dryer after the period of time preset on the timer.
Pre Season Inspection Control Power Switch Before the dryer is filled, thoroughly inspect the unit and check the operation of the dryer. Turn the control power switch to on. The light will light up. If a fault is found, the cause will be displayed BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE on the LCD.
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Load Auger With the grain supply shut off, quickly bump the switch to the auto position. The top auger and load auger switch to manual, and see if the load wet grain supply auxiliary should run for one auger rotates clockwise as viewed from the drive minute, and then the dryer will shut down leaving end, or counterclockwise if the dryer is a front the safety shutdown message (out of grain) dis-...
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Fan Switch Bump the fan switch and observe the fan rotation. the burner hi-lo fire thermostat to 200°F, causing The fan should run counterclockwise. Sometimes the burner to operate on hi-fire, as indicated on on three phase models all motors will run backwards. the display.
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Batch Test Check Return to the back of the dryer and again re- verse the unload mercury switch, so the leads are To check the batch operation, locate the white junc- coming from the left side of the switch. This will tion box in the back of the dryer, under the rear ac- tell the dryer all the grain has been emptied and cess door, and remove the cover exposing the mer-...
Batch Operation 1. Turn the control power switch to on. 7. To control the length of the dry time using only the HI and LO temperature setting pro 2. Open the main fuel supply valve on the tank if grammed into the system, turn the moisture using LP gas, or the valve in the fuel supply control setting to off.
Seasonal Inspection and Service The dryer is made of weather resistant material, and checked and bearings repacked by an authorized is designed to require a minimum of service. How- service station every two to three seasons. If t he ever, each season we recommend the following items unit is operated continuously through most of the be checked before the unit is used, and any dam- year, this service should be performed each...
Suggested Lubricants Note: All of the auger and metering roll bearings are lifetime lubri- 7. Operate dryer clean out le cated and do not require service relubrication. vers, and check clean-out hatch mechanism for proper opera- 1. Remove and clean the gas line strainers. Make certain gas valves are tion.
Fan Motor Removal and Installation 4. Disconnect the upper end of the motor conduit, then In the event of motor failure, remove the motor as described, and take it to the nearest service station. carefully pull the wires through the hole in the fan An authorized service station is the only place that heater housing.
Heater Parts Removal and Installation Most of the heater parts can be removed by simply 5. Reassemble: To reassemble parts, reverse identifying any attached wiring, and then discon- the dis assembly procedure and check the following: necting the obvious mounting parts. a.
A multimeter is required for some of the following • D. C. circuits should be measured between the test check-out procedures. Before performing any tests, location and its respective D. C. ground. make certain if the dryer power supply is 1 phase, Refer to wiring diagrams and the parts list for identifica- 230 volt, or 3 phase, 230 or 460 volt.
THE GSI GROUP, INC. (“GSI”) WARRANTS ALL PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED BY GSI TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USAGE AND CONDITIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS AFTER RETAIL SALE TO THE ORIGINAL END USER OF SUCH PRODUCTS.
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