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RYER OPERATION
A N D S E R V I C E M A N U A L
PNEG-552
COMPETITOR SERIES 2000
DRYER MODELS
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  • Page 1 GSI G R A I N O N D I T I O N I N G Y S T E M S 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 RYER OPERATION A N D S E R V I C E M A N U A L...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    COMPETITOR DRYER OPERATION AND SERVICE TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty........................4 Safety First........................5 Safety Alert Decals.......................6 Safety Precautions.......................7 Dryer Control Panel Featuring The Competitor Series 2000 Control System....8 Special Features....................12 Safety Circuit Shutdown Messages..............12 Dryer Pre Start Checks....................13 Pre Season Inspection..................13 Dryer Start Up........................16 Fan And Heater Switch Settings................16 100 Series Batch Timer Settings................18 Full Start Up Check....................19...

  • Page 4: Warranty

    WARRANTY 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 TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS AFTER RETAIL SALE TO THE ORIGINAL END USER OF SUCH PRODUCTS.
  • Page 5 ROOF WARNING, OPERATION & SAFETY 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. AD- EQUATE VENTILATION AND/OR "MAKEUP AIR" DEVICES SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR ALL POWERED AIR HAN- DLING SYSTEMS.

  • Page 6: Safety Alert Decals

    SAFETY ALERT DECALS The GSI Group, Inc. recommends contacting your local power company, and having a representative survey your installation so the wiring is com- patible with their system, and ad- equate power is supplied to your unit. Safety decals should be read and understood by all people in the grain handling area.
  • Page 7 SAFETY ALERT DECALS Three decals displayed on all Airstream Dryers. Belt drives, chain driven meter rolls and combustible fuels must be treated as potential danger.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS USE CAUTION 1. Read and understand the operating manual before trying to operate the IN THE OPERATION dryer. OF THIS EQUIPMENT 2. Never operate the dryer while the guards are removed. The design and manufacture of this dryer is directed toward operator 3.

  • Page 9: Dryer Control Panel Featuring The Competitor Series 2000 Control System

    DRYER CONTROL PANEL Figure 1: The grain dryer control panel. DRYER CONTROL PANEL FEATURING THE COMPETITOR SERIES 2000 CONTROL SYSTEM DRYING MODE SWITCH The control panel provides easy ac- off to the moisture control. The light cess to gauges and controls. The beside the switch is illuminated when This is used to select staged batch the grain column temperature is be-...
  • Page 10 DRYER CONTROL PANEL LOW SPEED METERING Note: If the load auxiliary motor from the moisture control thermo- ROLL POTENTIOMETER overload relay is being utilized in stat. The discharge auger will op- This is used to adjust the low speed the dryer control panel, this switch erate continuously.
  • Page 11 UNLOAD AND OUT OF GRAIN TIMERS These switches are used to set the The Airstream Competitor 2000 Series Dryer Control Panel. cycle times in the staged batch dry- ing mode only. The drying mode switch must be in the staged batch button until the "carrot"...
  • Page 12 DRYER CONTROL PANEL DRYER SAFETY CIRCUIT the dryer is restarted the timers will automatically entered. The Competitor Series 2000 Control continue timing down. The timers System continuously checks all will return to their initial settings by 3. Keep pressing the PROGRAM safety circuits on the dryer, and will pressing and holding the "stop"...

  • Page 13: Special Features

    DRYER CONTROL PANEL SPECIAL FEATURES EMERGENCY COOLING run the fan to help cool the grain and/ By moving the third switch (num- MODE or plenum high limit back down to a ber six) on the dip switch located in- An emergency cooling mode can be safe level.
  • Page 14 ERROR CONDITIONS ERROR CODE BREAKDOWN LIMIT SWITCHES The following limit switch errors light code code up individually on the LCD screen: PLENUM, HOUSING, VAPOR, Continuous flow to batch mode Plenum temperature probe open. TEMP HI LIMIT, REAR DIS- change. This error occurs whenever This error occurs whenever one of the CHARGE.

  • Page 15: Dryer Pre Start Checks

    MOUNTED TO IT. If using natural Unload Switch-OFF on. The switch light comes on. gas, make sure an adequate supply Fan Switch-OFF "GSI" and the software version will is available. Burner Switch-OFF appear. At this point the controller If using LP gas, slowly open the...
  • Page 16 DRYER PRE START CHECKS METERING ROLL OPERATION To check the metering roll operation turn either the low speed or high speed knob clockwise, and the me- tering roll speed should increase. Turning either knob counterclock- wise will decrease the speed. Make sure the drive chain tension is prop- erly adjusted and all sections of the metering rolls rotate.
  • Page 17 DRYER PRE START CHECKS cycle is complete the timers will auto- heater switch on. The dryer will shut fuel supply valve at the tank on an matically reset to their original set- down after 20 seconds. The safety LP dryer or valve in the fuel supply tings, and start the dry timer again.

  • Page 18: Dryer Start Up

    DRYER START UP STAGED BATCH ton. The controller will start all 8. After purging for approxi- OPERATION mately 10 seconds the burner the dryer components in their 1. Turn the control power switch to on. will fire. For information con- proper order.
  • Page 19 DRYER START UP load cycle of the dry-cool-unload equipment that is wired to the grain, turn the moisture control sequence by turning the fan dryer. The speed at which the switch to on. switch to auto. metering rolls operate during the unload cycle is adjusted by 14.

  • Page 20: 100 Series Batch Timer Settings

    DRYER START UP 100 SERIES BATCH TIMER SETTINGS Dry & Cool Full Heat Fans on Manual Burners on Auto Fan & Burner Switches on Manual Initial Moisture Approx. Approx. Moisture Removed Dry Time Cool Unload* Dry Time Cool Unload* 2 pts. 16 min.

  • Page 21: Full Start Up Check

    DRYER START UP FULL START UP CHECK Standard electrical safety practices and codes should be used when This start up procedure assumes the following: working with a dryer. Refer to the 1. That you have read and understand the DRYER OPERATION AND National Electric Code Standard SERVICE MANUAL.

  • Page 22: Starting The Dryer

    DRYER START UP STARTING THE DRYER This start up procedure is for a cold start on wet grain for continuous flow operation. 1. Set the MAXON or FAST ACTION HAND VALVE on the incoming fuel line to the ON position. 2.

  • Page 23: Full Heat-Continuous Flow Operation

    DRYER START UP The vaporizer can be adjusted two ways. First, by loosening the bolt in the hinging mechanism and swinging it to a hotter or cooler position. Second, by loosening the two bolts in the hinge pipe and sliding the vaporizer in or out to a cooler or hotter position.

  • Page 24: 100 Series Continuous Flow Metering Roll Settings

    DRYER START UP trying to adjust moisture or meter roll settings. These settings will not have your grain moisture adjusted exactly where you want it, but will be a good place to start initially. A little different moisture at the bottom of the storage bin is not usually a problem as long as you have full floor aeration.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Moisture Control

    DRYER START UP ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTROL How do I set my moisture control? See step number one 1. 5° on the MOISTURE CONTROL will change the output moisture by in the Adjusting The Moisture about 1%. Example: 100° is set, you are getting 16% corn out, and Control section.

  • Page 26: Service

    SERVICE...

  • Page 27: Seasonal Inspection And Service

    SERVICE SEASONAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE The dryer is made of weather resis- effect the balance, and result in- lation of moisture within the wind- tant material, and is designed to re- harmful vibrations and a short ings, the fan and auger motors should quire a minimum of service.

  • Page 28: Suggested Lubricants

    SERVICE SUGGESTED LUBRICANTS Insulation Class Consistency Type Grease Frame Type A & B Medium Polyurea Shell Dolium R 215T & Smaller A & B Medium Polyurea Shell Dolium R 254 & Larger F & H Medium Polyurea Shell Dolium R Note: All of the auger and metering carbon and rust between the 7.

  • Page 29: Fan Propellor Removal And Installation

    SERVICE FAN PROPELLOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Capscrews installed The fan propellor is secured to the through threaded motor shaft by the use of a taper- holes of bushing lock bushing, motor shaft key and three cap screws. Fan Hub CAUTION: Although the taper-lock Split Taper Bushing method of retaining the propellor onto the motor shaft is simple, it is...

  • Page 30: Fan Motor Removal And Installation

    SERVICE FAN MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION motor lead wires within the box. In the event of motor failure, remove or base and plate. Reinstall mo- the motor as described, and take it Note: Tag or otherwise identify wires tor mount bolts and washer, but for ease of reassembly.

  • Page 31: Heater Parts Removal And Installation

    SERVICE HEATER PARTS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Most of the heater parts can be re- a. Disconnect the plumbing sup- oughly cleaned and open. moved by simply identifying any at- port brackets from the pipe train. tached wiring, and then disconnect- b.

  • Page 32: Metering Roll Servicing

    SERVICE METERING ROLL SERVICING The speed reducer gear box for the metering rolls. This dryer is equipped with SCR 3. Speed reducer gear box: The BPH for 110, 1680 BPH for 112, metering roll drive assembly. The direct drive gear box provides 1960 BPH for 114, 2240 BPH for metering rolls are driven by a sepa- the required speed reduction,...

  • Page 33: How To Determine A Metering Roll Problem

    SERVICE HOW TO DETERMINE A METERING ROLL PROBLEM The metering roll drive. To determine if the metering prob- to rotate the roll toward the inside of from chain backlash, as a result lem is from blockage, perform the the dryer. If the metering roll will turn, of torsion build up in the system following test with the power off.
  • Page 34 SERVICE 100 SERIES SINGLE FAN WIRING TO CONTROL BOX...
  • Page 35 SERVICE 100 SERIES FRONT PANEL EXTERNAL WIRING...
  • Page 36 SERVICE 100 SERIES FRONT PANEL INTERNAL WIRING...
  • Page 37 SERVICE 100 SERIES LOWER BACK PANEL COMPONENT LAYOUT...
  • Page 38 SERVICE 100 SERIES EXTERNAL WIRING TO DRYER...
  • Page 39 SERVICE 100 SERIES UPPER CONTROL BOX WIRING...
  • Page 40 SERVICE 100 SERIES MAIN POWER WIRING...
  • Page 41 SERVICE 100 SERIES CONTROL SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 42 SERVICE 100 SERIES CONTROL SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 43 SERVICE 100 SERIES CONTROL SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 44 SERVICE 100 SERIES 220VOLT 1 PHASE POWER SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 45 SERVICE 100 SERIES 220VAC 3PHASE POWER SCHEMATIC...
  • Page 46 SERVICE 100 SERIES 440VAC 3 PHASE POWER SCHEMATIC...

  • Page 47: Trouble Analysis Procedure

    SERVICE TROUBLE ANALYSIS PROCEDURE starters is 120 volts AC. and the electrical terminals. A multimeter is required for some of • The safety circuit is 12 volts D. C. the following checkout procedures. • When checking these circuits, CAUTION: When making high volt- Before performing any tests, make measure voltage between the cir- age tests with "live"...
  • Page 48 SERVICE Problem Possible Cause Display shows "LOSS OF FLAME" message. The flame sensor has failed to detect a burner flame, indicating that the burner has failed to light, there is a problem with the flame sensing circuitry or the dryer is not getting burner fuel.
  • Page 49 SERVICE Problem Possible Cause Bottom auger will not start. 1. Check that the bottom auger circuit breaker is on. 2. If the lighted switch does not light, the output power to the contactor is missing. Check connections, and whether the bulb is burned out. 3.
  • Page 50 SERVICE Problem Possible Cause Burner will not fire-But gauge shows gas pressure. 1. Fenwal Ignition Board: Check board for spark by removing ignition wire from board, and holding an insu- lated screwdriver against the output terminal and 1/4" away from the control box casing. There should be a strong spark.

  • Page 51: Notes

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  • Page 53 GSI G R A I N O N D I T I O N I N G Y S T E M S 1004 E. Illinois St., Box 20 Assumption, IL 62510-0020 phone: 217-226-4421 fax: 217-226-4420 August 2003...

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