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C21B-05-2
1999 & LATER MODELS
O O P P E E R R A A T T O O R R ’ ’ S S M M A A N N U U A A L L
C-2130B, C-2140B, C-2160B,
C-2175B, and C-21 100B
GRAIN DRYERS
Division of ffi Corporation
5900 Elmwood Ave. • Indianapolis, IN 46203
© 1999, 1997 ffi Corporation
Printed in USA

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  • Page 1 1999 & LATER MODELS O O P P E E R R A A T T O O R R ’ ’ S S M M A A N N U U A A L L C-2130B, C-2140B, C-2160B, C-2175B, and C-21 100B...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 1997 by Farm Fans, a division of ffi Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior permission. Failure to comply with this notice is a violation of United States copyright laws.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS OPERATING PRECAUTIONS ... .2 Section 6: DRYER ILLUSTRATIONS ..33 Section 1: SPECIFICATIONS ... .3 Dryer Specs .

  • Page 4: Operating Precautions

    OPERATING PRECAUTIONS 1. Read and understand the operation manual operating gas pressures. Do not exceed max- before attempting to operate the unit. imum recommended drying temperatures. 2. Keep ALL guards, safety decals, and safety 9. Do not operate the dryer if any gas leak is devices in place.

  • Page 5: Section 1: Specifications

    Models C-2130B, C-2140B, C-2160B, AUGERS: Automatically controlled top C-2175B, and C-21100B for Dry & leveling auger. Bottom auger unloads Cool: Designed for drying in the top 2/3 grain discharged from metering rolls.

  • Page 6: Dryer Specs

    T A B L E 1 - 1 C - 2 1 0 0 B S E R I E S S P E C I F I C A T I O N S C-2130B C-2140B C-2160B C-2175B C-21100B...
  • Page 7 T A B L E 1 - 2 C - 2 1 0 0 B 1 S E R I E S S P E C I F I C A T I O N S C-2130B1 C-2140B1 C-2160B1 C-2175B1 C-21100B1 Basic Construction One module...

  • Page 8: Auger Drive Data

    Approx. Drive Driven Capacity Drive Drive Driven PD/Hub PD/Hub Size Bu./hr. Belts Chain (Teeth) (Teeth) Bore Bore Top Auger C-2130B 8" 2800 1750 BX-120 (two) — — — 3.6/H1-3/8 18.4/Q1 1-1/2 C-2140B 8" 2800 1750 BX-120 (two) — — —...

  • Page 9: Transporting Dryer

    TRANSPORTING DRYER the foundation with tie-down cables or by placing anchor bolts through the leg supports into the founda- An optional Transport Kit is available for transporting the tion. See C-2100B FIELD ASSEMBLY INSTRUC- unit by truck or tractor. Make certain to observe the fol- TIONS, Bulletin C21BIN-01-2, for leg installation lowing safety precautions: details.
  • Page 10 LP CONNECTION PROPANE SUPPLY FUEL SUPPLY SYSTEM SHOULD C-2100B TANK. RECOMMENDED CONFORM WITH NATIONAL FIRE MINIMUM OF 1,000 GALLONS PROTECTION ASSOCIATION STANDARDS. CONNECTED FOR LIQUID DRAW. CONSULT PROPANE SUPPLIER FOR PROPER FITTINGS, CONNECTION HOSE, AND SAFETY CONTROLS USE A FLEXIBLE CONNECTION REQUIRED TO MEET STANDARDS.

  • Page 11: Fuel Specs

    F U E L S Y S T E M R E C O M M E N D A T I O N S C-2160B, C-2175B, & C-2130B C-2140B C-21100B C-2130B C-2130B1 C-2140B C-2140B1 C-2160B C-2160B1 Maximum Heat Capacity (Million BTU/hr) 12.0 Total Max Fuel Flow - Gal./Hr.

  • Page 12: Electrical Load, Overload Relays, And Circuit Breaker Tables

    C. When conveyor motors are powered from an external ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS, Bulletin C21BIN-01-2, source and they are connected for automatic opera- and THAT START-UP PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED tion, their overload relays (N.C. contacts) should be AS OUTLINED IN THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL connected in series and then connected into the dryer BEFORE OPERATING DRYER.

  • Page 13: Section 3: Operating Controls

    PRIMARY COMPONENTS sensed. If the flame is lost, the red Burner Lockout Light will come on and the FLAME SAFEGUARD con- trol must be manually reset to reignite burner. POWER DISCONNECT MAIN/SAFETY GAS SHUTOFF VALVE The dryer is equipped with a power disconnect lever on the front of the PSC control box.

  • Page 14: Unload Auger

    TIMER SETTING - To set the Load Timer, observe the and will modulate the control valve to hold the Plenum normal time required to fill the wet bin, then rotate the set point entered. front dial to set timer to the average refill time plus sev- eral additional minutes.

  • Page 15: Meter Roll Monitor System

    allow the operator to determine the proper tempera- 6. If large changes in grain input moisture are encoun- ture/moisture relationship. Using the Moisture Control tered, repeat the setup procedure to establish a new temperature display on the ASC panel, the operator set point temperature.

  • Page 16: Shutdown Features

    SHUTDOWN FEATURES ADJUSTING DRYER AIRFLOW SHUTDOWN INDICATORS C-2100B DRY/VACUUM COOL DRYERS SHUTDOWN INDICATOR LIGHTS - ASC PANEL The C-2100B series dryers are equipped with a safety • METER ROLL MONITOR (auto resets immediately) circuit monitor which helps to locate the cause of a •...

  • Page 17: Heat Reclaimer Option

    reclaimer duct. These doors can be opened for clean- RECLAIMER DAMPER (HR-2100B HEAT ing the dryer and reclaimer duct wall. RECLAIMER OPTION) The dryer can also be operated with the reclaimer The reclaimer damper, used on C-2100B dryers doors in the OPEN position to allow reclaiming air to equipped with the HR-2100B series heat reclaimer, escape when full reclaiming is not desired.

  • Page 18: C-2100B1 Series Full Heat Dryers

    pressure, close the fresh air louvers slightly until they stay in the closed position, indicating a slight vacuum in the lower reclaiming duct. See Fig. 3-4. The louvers can be adjusted by moving the HFWL 1/2- 13 nuts located on the lover adjusting stud protruding through the dryer floor panel on each side of the fan- heater module.

  • Page 19: Section 4: Test Firing

    Before the dryer is filled with grain and placed into 5. Turn ON the main power disconnect located on the actual drying operation, thoroughly inspect the unit PSC Power Box. and check out the operation as described in the follow- 6.
  • Page 20 trical specifications of this manual. Check for a green linkage (rod length) on the butterfly valve to obtain a light on the fan start switch, indicating that the blower 1/2 to 1 PSI burner pressure and observe the fire pressure has been proven. On models equipped with through the hole in the center of the rear access door.
  • Page 21 G. Set the Unloading Switch to MAN position and reset tal. Slowly rotate the box clockwise and the dryer the unload rate to 60%. Set the moisture control back should restart at 15-20° before horizontal. Readjust fill to match the displayed measured temperature. Again switch if required.

  • Page 23: Section 5: Dryer Operation

    START-UP PROCEDURE moisture content until the dryer has been operated for at least the time required to make one grain pass. Ensure that the test-fire procedure as outlined in Time (min.) for one grain pass is as follows: Section 4 has been recently performed. Test operate the dryer immediately prior to start-up to make certain For dry/cool: Grain pass = Drying Time x 1½...
  • Page 24 UAL mode, until the newly dried grain has passed the an unload speed change by making a second correc- RTD sensor (2/3 of the grain pass time) and the grain tion before the first has been analyzed. temperature has stabilized, before switching to the 13.

  • Page 25: Drying Tables

    DRYING TABLES — C-2130B CORN ...dry & cool 190 °F 210 °F 230 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph 17 15...
  • Page 26 DRYING TABLES — C-2130B WHEAT, BARLEY, MILO ...dry & cool 140 °F 155 °F 175 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph...
  • Page 27 DRYING TABLES — C-2140B CORN ...dry & cool 190 °F 210 °F 230 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph 17 15 1221 1396 18 15...
  • Page 28 DRYING TABLES — C-2140B WHEAT, BARLEY, MILO ...dry & cool 140 °F 155 °F 175 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph 15 13 1027 16 13...
  • Page 29 DRYING TABLES — C-2160B CORN ...dry & cool 190 °F 210 °F 230 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph 17 15 1595 1823 18 15...
  • Page 30 DRYING TABLES — C-2160B WHEAT, BARLEY, MILO ...dry & cool 140 °F 155 °F 175 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph 15 13 1127 1342...
  • Page 31 DRYING TABLES — C-2175B CORN ...dry & cool 190 °F 210 °F 230 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph 17 15 1688 1929 18 15...
  • Page 32 DRYING TABLES — C-2175B WHEAT, BARLEY, MILO ...dry & cool 140 °F 155 °F 175 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph 15 13 1127 1342...
  • Page 33 DRYING TABLES — C-21100B CORN ...dry & cool 190 °F 210 °F 230 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph 17 15 1914 2187 18 15...
  • Page 34 DRYING TABLES — C-21100B WHEAT, BARLEY, MILO ...dry & cool 140 °F 155 °F 175 °F MOISTURE % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity % Unload Capacity Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph Rate Tim e Dry Bph 15 13 1080 1260...

  • Page 35: Section 6: Dryer Illustrations

    Fig. 6-1 C-2100B overview TO BURNER FUEL MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY BURNER 2ND MAIN/SAFETY MAIN/SAFETY MODULATOR SHUTOFF VALVE SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY (NAT. GAS ONLY) VALVE LEVER VALVE PRESSURE FUEL PRESSURE GAGE INLET BUTTERFLY WATER TRAP GAGE VALVE 21BFUEL.DS4 Fig. 6-2 Fuel manifold assembly...
  • Page 36 Fig. 6-3 LP vaporizer assembly Fig. 6-4 ASC control panel...
  • Page 37 Fig. 6-5 ASC control panel, internal view 21SENS.DS4 DRYER BODY FRONT END SIDE SIDE PLENUM HI-LIMIT SENSOR (AS SEEN UNCOUPLED TO FAN-HEATER MODULE) & FAN PRESSURE SWITCH TUBE (INSIDE SAME CONDUIT) BURNER PROFILE PLATE RTD PLENUM SENSOR (C-2160, 75, & 100B) RTD GRAIN SENSOR &...
  • Page 38 Fig. 6-7 PSC panel FAN PRESSURE SWITCH TUBE IGNITION TRANSFORMER IGNITION WIRE FLAME SENSOR WIRE (TERM. 35) GROUND WIRE (GREEN) PLENUM HI-LIMIT SENSOR HIGH (TERM. 15 & 8A) 300 DEG. F RTD PLENUM SENSOR (TERM. 85 & 86) RH GRAIN HI-LIMIT SENSOR (TERM.
  • Page 39 Retension top and bottom auger drive belts after several hours of operation during initial start-up. Check periodically thereafter. Prox switch Bottom auger motor Drive chain - Adjust to provide Belt tension 1/2 inch total deflection. adjusting bolt Chain tension adjusting bolt Front motor mount bolts - Retighten securely after...
  • Page 40 Gearbox SCR drive motor Gearbox drive cover Motor mount adjustment bolt Fig. 6-11 SCR meter roll drive Retension belt drive after first few hours of operation. Check periodically thereafter. Motor mounting bolts - Retighten securely after adjusting belt. Drive belt Fig.
  • Page 41 Maintain to bottom of plug #40 drive chain - Adjust to provide 1/4 to 1/2 inch total deflection opening (near shaft level)* Gearbox Lubrication: C-2130B, C-2140B, C-2160B, C-2175B & C-21100B models are equipped with a gear- box that is initially filled with synthetic oil.
  • Page 42 Meter roll access door. Remove (2) 5/16” bolts for removal of meter roll access doors - allows access to grain regulators and meter rolls. Important: Keep inside of dryer clean! Do not allow chaff and other cobustible material to accumulate within air plenum cham- ber.

  • Page 43: Section 7: Service

    Seasonal Inspection and Service SERVICE TIP: It is a good idea to leave the meter roll pan in the up or At the end of a drying season, between dryer runs, or dump position during the off-season to allow any foreign when changing from one crop to another it is IMPOR- material that may get into the column to fall through into TANT to dump any excess grain off of the meter roll...
  • Page 44 The dryer is made of weather resistant construction applying 1/2 fl. oz. (approximately 8 strokes from std. and is designed to require a minimum of service; how- hand gun) to the front and rear bearing using SHELL ever, we recommend the following items be checked DOLIUM R or CHEVRON SRI-2 motor grease.

  • Page 45: Propane Vaporizer Seasonal Inspection

    Include a check for possible gas leaks. At the beginning of each drying season, remove 2" pipe cap The pressure gauge was zeroed at the Farm Fans fac- from water trap located at bottom of vertical fuel pipe to tory prior to shipment.

  • Page 46: Meter Roll Blockage

    V-belt drive provides protection from possible severe will not equalize when attempting to deflect the bottom damage to the meter rolls and other components, in the section, the jam is likely to be in the driven-side meter event the meter rolls ever become jammed with any roll.
  • Page 47 2. Min Pot Adjustment Set the SCR Speed Control knob on the ASC panel at the 10% setting. Adjust the Min pot to obtain 18V DC across the DC motor armature terminals A1 and A2. 3. Recheck Max pot setting (step 1) and readjust if nec- essary.

  • Page 48: Section 8: Wiring Diagrams

    CONTENTS Fig. 8-1 Power circuit — 220V 3-phase for C-2130B, C-2140B, & C-2160B only ......47 Fig.
  • Page 49 4B0280A.TIF Fig. 8-1 Power circuit, 220V 3-PH for C-2130B, C-2140B, & C-2160B only...
  • Page 50 4B0280C.TIF Fig. 8-2 Power cirucit, 220V Part-wind start for C-2175B & C-21100 models only...
  • Page 51 4B0280B.TIF Fig. 8-3 Power circuit, 440V 3-PH for all C-2100B models...
  • Page 52 4B0280D.TIF Fig. 8-4 Control circuit, all models except part-wind start, p. 1 of 3...
  • Page 53 4B0280E.TIF Fig. 8-4 Control circuit, all models except part-wind start, p. 2 of 3...
  • Page 54 4B0280F.TIF NOTES: 1. NO FIELD CONNECTIONS (#63 & #64) ARE USED IN NEW METER ROLL SYSTEM 2. REMOVE SHIPPING JUMPER AND INSTALL AUXILIARY CONTACTS FROM TAKE-AWAY EQUIPMENT Fig. 8-4 Control circuit, all models except part-wind start, p. 3 of 3...
  • Page 55 4B0280H.TIF Fig. 8-5 Control circuit, part wind start models only, p. 1 of 3...
  • Page 56 4B0280I.TIF Fig. 8-5 Control circuit, part wind start models only, p. 2 of 3...
  • Page 57 4B0280J.TIF NOTES: 1. NO FIELD CONNECTIONS (#63 & #64) ARE USED IN NEW METER ROLL SYSTEM 2. REMOVE SHIPPING JUMPER AND INSTALL AUXILIARY CONTACTS FROM TAKE-AWAY EQUIPMENT Fig. 8-5 Control circuit, part wind start models only, p. 3 of 3...
  • Page 58 4B0280G.TIF Fig. 8-6 Safety circuit portion of control circuit, all models...

  • Page 59: Section 9: Troubleshooting

    A voltmeter is required for some of the following checkout NALS. When right- or left-hand side of dryer is mentioned, procedures. Before performing any tests, make certain to it is as viewed from the rear end of the dryer (opposite fan determine if dryer power supply is 3 PH 230V or 3 PH 460V.
  • Page 60 TROUBLE CHECKOUT PROCEDURE & INFORMATION ...cont. Grain High Light (auto resets after cooling): LH grain column hi-limit switch has reached 210°F RH grain column hi-limit switch has reached 210°F A. Grain has over dried due to: unload auger off meter roll speed set too low moisture control temperature set too high grain column plugged B.
  • Page 61 TROUBLE CHECKOUT PROCEDURE & INFORMATION ...cont. Verify closing of top auger contactor; check voltage on load side of contactor. Inspect contactor for defective points or a burned out coil. Inspect connections and check voltage applied to motor leads in motor junction box to determine if motor is defective.

  • Page 62: Plenum Temperature Control

    TROUBLE CHECKOUT PROCEDURE & INFORMATION ...cont. or correct wiring problem as required. Test each sensor lead for continuity to ground. If continuity is confirmed, replace sensor. 2. FAILSF Error Message This error message shows whenever the controller goes into a failsafe mode of operation. This will happen if the controller fails to pass its memory test, configuration tests, or calibration test.

  • Page 63: Moisture Control (Manual Operation)

    M O I S T U R E C O N T R O L ( M A N U A L O P E R AT I O N ) 1. Grain moisture discharged too wet: Reduce % Unload Rate setting 2.
  • Page 64 tainer before measuring for accurate measurements. Be sure you understand the moisture target required when operating in full heat mode. To properly establish the desired discharge moisture, hot grain must be fully cooled by the aeration fan to determine how much moisture will be removed in the cooling process. Then adjust the dryer discharge moisture to achieve the desired in bin moisture.
  • Page 66 Division of ffi Corporation 2-17-00 5900 Elmwood Ave. • Indianapolis, IN 46203 © 1999, 1997 ffi Corporation Printed in USA...

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