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All information, illustrations, photos, and specifications in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication. The right is reserved to make changes at any time without notice. PNEG–2088 Quiet Portable Dryer...
Contents Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ........................5 Safety Guidelines ........................5 Cautionary Symbol Definitions......................6 Safety Cautions...........................7 Safety Decals for Portable Dryers ....................14 Safety Sign-off Sheet.........................17 Chapter 2 Installation Guidelines......................19 Guidelines for Transporting a Portable Dryer ................19 Guidelines for Placing a Portable Dryer..................20 Recommendations for a Quiet Portable Dryer Foundation ............20 Chapter 3 Dryer Supports........................23...
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Belt Tensioning .........................69 Chapter 11 Dryer Specifications ........................71 Specifications for GSI Quiet Dryers.....................71 Transport and Installation Dimensions for GSI Quiet Dryers............72 Specifications for FFI Quiet Dryers .....................73 Transport and Installation Dimensions for FFI Quiet Dryers ............74 GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty ...................75...
Safety Precautions Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Safety Guidelines ▪ Cautionary Symbol Definitions ▪ Safety Cautions ▪ Safety Decals for Portable Dryers ▪ Safety Sign-off Sheet Safety Guidelines Safety guidelines are general-to-specific safety rules that must be followed at all times. This manual is written to help you understand safe operating procedures and problems that can be encountered by the operator and other personnel when using this equipment.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Cautionary Symbol Definitions Cautionary symbols appear in this manual and on product decals. The symbols alert the user of potential safety hazards, prohibited activities and mandatory actions. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Table 1-1 Description of the different cautionary symbols Symbol Description...
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Cautions Use Personal Protective Equipment • Use appropriate personal protective equipment: Respiratory Foot Protection Protection Protection Hearing Head Fall Protection Protection Protection Hand Protection • Wear clothing appropriate to the job. • Remove all jewelry. •...
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NFPA 54. ST-0016–2 Install and Operate Equipment Properly • Before attempting to remove and reinstall the fan blade, con- tact GSI for the recommended procedure. ST-0033–2 Fall Hazard • Ladders, stairways and platforms are for use by competent and trained personnel only. Do not allow children or other unauthorized persons to have access to the equipment.
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions For Your Safety • If you smell gas: — Do not try to light any appliance. — Extinguish any open flames. — Do not touch any electrical switch. — Immediately call your gas supplier. Follow the gas suppli- er’s instructions.
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Maintain Equipment and Work Area • Understand service procedures before doing work. • Keep area clean and dry. • Do not service equipment while it is operating. Disconnect and lock-out power and fuel supply before entering equip- ment or before performing maintenance.
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Exercise Caution When Drying Flammable Grains • Be aware that some grains are highly flammable including, but not limited to, rapeseed, canola, linseed, sunflower and milo. • All grain and seed must be whole (minimal cracking or crush- ing), clean, and dust free before drying.
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• The operating instructions in this manual pertain to the common cereal grains as indicated. When drying any other grain, contact GSI for additional recommendations. • Be certain that capacities of auxiliary conveyors are matched to dryer metering capacities.
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Confined Space Hazards and Entry Procedures • Note that the interior of this equipment is considered a con- fined space. Maintenance of this equipment can require access to the confined space. • Access doors must be shut and locked except when access is required.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Decals for Portable Dryers The safety decals on your grain dryer are safety indicators which must be carefully read and understood by all personnel involved in the installation, operation, service, and maintenance of the grain dryer. Table 1-2 Description of the grain dryer’s decals Decal Decal No.
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Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Table 1-2 Description of the grain dryer’s decals (cont'd.) Decal Decal No. Location This decal appears: • Twice on the front end panel, below the fan/heater • Twice on the rear end panel, below the rear access door DC-1947 •...
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Replacing Decals All decals located on your grain dryer must remain legible and clearly visible at all times. To replace a damaged or missing decal, contact us to receive a free replacement. GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL. 62510 Tel: 1–217–226–4421...
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions Safety Sign-off Sheet Below is a sign-off sheet that can be used to verify that all personnel have read and understood the safety instructions. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and personal record keeping. Date Employee Name Supervisor Name...
Installation Guidelines Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Guidelines for Transporting a Portable Dryer ▪ Guidelines for Placing a Portable Dryer ▪ Recommendations for a Quiet Portable Dryer Foundation Guidelines for Transporting a Portable Dryer To transport the dryer safely, follow the recommended guidelines and adhere to all state or provincial towing regulations.
Chapter 2: Installation Guidelines Figure 2-2 Hitch bolt with washer used for spacing Washers Locking nut 0.75 in. (1.9 cm) Guidelines for Placing a Portable Dryer The location of existing equipment and local code requirements must be evaluated before installing the dryer.
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Chapter 2: Installation Guidelines To prevent the dryer from overturning or moving laterally, the dryer must be secured to the foundation using anchor bolts or cables. Anchor bolts can be cast into the concrete slab and secured to the dryer legs.
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Chapter 2: Installation Guidelines Figure 2-4 Cross-section of the concrete for single-module dryers 6 in. x 6 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2 Grade level 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) number 4 rein- cm) reinforcing mesh wire forcing bar Figure 2-5 Side and rear view of the portable dryer Turnbuckle Front fill option 8 in.
Dryer Supports Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Concrete Blocks ▪ Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Leg Stands ▪ Leg Stand Spacing ▪ Installing Front and Rear Anchor Plates ▪ Installing the Fan and Heater Support Leg ▪...
Chapter 3: Dryer Supports Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Leg Stands Before filling the dryer with grain, the dryer frame must be supported with either concrete blocks or leg stands. Leg stands are optional and available in seven different sizes to accommodate various dryer heights.
Chapter 3: Dryer Supports Installing Front and Rear Anchor Plates To secure the dryer, you must install the front and rear anchor plates to the leg stand bottoms, thereby enabling the legs to be anchored to the concrete foundation. 1. Use a flange bolt (C) and a flange nut (D) to attach the rear leg anchor plate (A) to the bottom of the leg stand (E).
Chapter 3: Dryer Supports Figure 3-3 Installing the fan and heater support leg Callout Part number Description D01–xxxx For leg stand, refer to Leg Stand Height Options S-3883 Original bolts installed on dryer (1/2 in. - 13 X 1 3/4 in. YDP grade 8 HHTB bolt) S-6493 Original nuts installed on dryer (1/2 in.
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Chapter 3: Dryer Supports Figure 3-4 Installing leg stands along dryer frame Callout Part number Description S-3883 Original bolts installed on dryer (1/2 in. - 13 X 1 3/4 in. YDP grade 8 HHTB bolt) S-6493 Original nuts installed on dryer (1/2 in. - 13 zinc grade 2 deformed lock nut) D01–1221 Shim dryer stand to dryer...
Chapter 3: Dryer Supports Installing the Leg Stands to the Hitch Frame Leg stands must be used to support the dryer. 1. Position the leg stands (E) to the sides of the hitch frame and align them with the first set of hole towards the front.
Hitch Ladder Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Hitch Ladder Packages ▪ Installing the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket to the Hitch Channel ▪ Installing the Ladder Standoff Bracket to the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket ▪ Installing the Ladder to the Ladder Standoff Brackets ▪...
Chapter 4: Hitch Ladder Installing the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket to the Hitch Channel The hitch ladder is used to access the front of the dryer opposite of the control box side of the dryer. 1. Install the hitch ladder support bracket (A) to the center hole pattern on the hitch channel. 2.
Chapter 4: Hitch Ladder Installing the Ladder Standoff Bracket to the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket The ladder standoff brackets secures the ladder to the ladder support bracket, thus ensuring safe access to the front of the dryer. 1. Align the holes in the ladder standoff brackets (B) with the holes on the side of the hitch ladder sup- port bracket (A).
Chapter 4: Hitch Ladder Installing the Ladder to the Ladder Standoff Brackets Standoff brackets are used to support the ladder along it’s vertical length and secure the ladder to the equipment. 1. Install the carriage bolt (C) through the standoff wedge (B). 2.
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Chapter 4: Hitch Ladder Figure 4-4 End cap assembly Callout Part number Description LDR-5011 Ladder end cap S-7470 5/16 in. - 18 X 1 in. zinc grade 5 flange bolt S-3611 5/16 in. - 18 grade 2 flange nut PNEG–2088 Quiet Portable Dryer...
Rear Access Ladder Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Installing the Rear Ladder Support Brackets ▪ Installing the Ladder Standoff Brackets to the Rear Ladder Support Brackets Installing the Rear Ladder Support Brackets The rear ladder support brackets attach directly to the dryer and support the ladder standoff brackets. 1.
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Chapter 5: Rear Access Ladder Figure 5-1 Installing the rear ladder support brackets Callout Part number Description D01–2691 Upper rear ladder bracket Existing hardware — bottom bolt in door frame Existing hardware — lower rear bracket D01–2692 Lower rear bracket S-9067 3/8 in.
Chapter 5: Rear Access Ladder Installing the Ladder Standoff Brackets to the Rear Ladder Support Brackets The ladder standoff brackets allow the ladder to be easily adjusted and secured to the dryer. 1. Install the ladder standoff brackets (A) to the lower rear ladder support bracket (D), using carriage bolts (B) and flange nuts (C).
Installing the Wet Bin Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Raising the Load Auger ▪ Securing the Dryer Wet Bin Sides ▪ Installing the Belt Guard and Load Motor ▪ Installing the Drive Sheaves and Belts ▪ Installing the Belt Guard Cover ▪...
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Chapter 6: Installing the Wet Bin Figure 6-2 Turnbuckle location for dryers twelve ft (2.66 m) and longer Lift kit turnbuckles for twelve ft (2.66 m) and longer dryers 2. Bolt the top angle brackets (D) to the angle brackets already installed, positioning the brackets back-to-back.
Chapter 6: Installing the Wet Bin Securing the Dryer Wet Bin Sides After having raised the load auger, you must install the side panels so that the dryer wet bin can receive and hold the incoming grain. 1. At each end of the dryer, attach the end plate connectors to the corners of the dryer wet bin, (see Figure 6-4, page 41).
Chapter 6: Installing the Wet Bin Figure 6-5 Connections for the dryer wet bin sides Dryer wet bin side Installing the Belt Guard and Load Motor To protect you from the load motor belt, you must install the belt guard after installing the load motor. 1.
Chapter 6: Installing the Wet Bin Figure 6-6 Bolt locations for Belt Guard Body Installing the Drive Sheaves and Belts To ensure that the load auger rotates, you must install the drive sheaves and belts. The motor turns the drive sheaves and belts, and the drive sheaves and belts turn the load auger. 1.
Chapter 6: Installing the Wet Bin 3. Insert the 1–1/2 inch split tapered Q1 bushing on the auger drive shaft and infix the bushing with a wooden or non-metal mallet. 4. Install three bolts into the bushing. If necessary, smooth the load auger drive shaft with hardware cloth.
Chapter 6: Installing the Wet Bin Figure 6-8 Latches for the belt guard cover Installing the Grain Intake Hopper To ensure that the dryer receives the incoming wet grain, you must connect the grain intake hopper between the dryer wet bin and the equipment that supplies the wet grain. 1.
Chapter 6: Installing the Wet Bin The Parts of the Dryer Wet Bin Shows the dryer wet bin parts for easy identification of parts. Figure 6-10 The parts that make up the dryer wet bin PNEG–2088 Quiet Portable Dryer...
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Chapter 6: Installing the Wet Bin Table 6-1 Part descriptions of the dryer wet bin Qua- Part Description ntity Callout Number Dryer wet bin hardware package Turnbuckle, 0.50 in. X 6 in. D01-0465 Top auger belt guard assembly (includes #3, #4, and #5) 3 &...
Moisture Sampler Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Installing the Moisture Sampler ▪ Blower Cover Assembly Parts (D04–1016) ▪ Moisture Sampler Hose Parts (D04–1023) ▪ 220V Moisture Sampler Blower Wiring Diagram ▪ 400V Moisture Sampler Blower Wiring Diagram ▪ 480V Moisture Sampler Blower Wiring Diagram ▪...
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Chapter 7: Moisture Sampler 3. Slide the bolt heads into the slots on the blower mount bracket (A). 4. Install the bottom two bolts (C) in the blower assembly brackets and tighten all the bolts. Figure 7-2 Installing the blower to the bracket Blower mount bracket (D01-2958) 5/16 in.
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Chapter 7: Moisture Sampler Figure 7-3 Conduit hangers installation Conduit hangers (S-6643) 5/16 in. x 1 in. bolt (S-1196) Self-drilling screw (S-280) 5/16 in. hex nut (S-400) 6. Install the pipe conduit (H) between the blower (E) and the unload (I) using a hose clamps (J) to fasten together each section.
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Chapter 7: Moisture Sampler Figure 7-4 Hose installation Blower assembly (D04-1016) Unload Conduit hangers (S-6643) Hose clamp (AP-0583) Pipe conduit (D04-1023) 7. Install the electrical conduit (N) from the blower to junction box (O). Secure conduit with 1/2" clamp (HH-1096). 8.
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Chapter 7: Moisture Sampler Figure 7-5 Conduit layout Electrical conduit Blower assembly (D04-1016) Junction Box Pipe conduit (D04-1023) Hose clamp (AP-0583) Flexible hose (D01–2973) NOTE: If the dryer has an auger extension, an additional piece of flexible hose (D03–1190) will be required.
Power Supply Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Guidelines for Supplying Adequate Power ▪ Installing the Machine-to-Earth Grounding Rod ▪ Guidelines for Powering Auxiliary Conveyors ▪ Specifications for the Electrical Load on a Quiet Dryer Guidelines for Supplying Adequate Power An adequate power supply and proper wiring are important factors for ensuring maximum performance and long life of the dryer.
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Chapter 8: Power Supply Do not install the machine-to-earth grounding rod into dry soil. The soil must be wet to ensure good contact with the surrounding soil, thereby making an appropriate CAUTION ground. 1. Place the machine-to-earth grounding rod within 8 feet (2.4 meters) of the dryer. 2.
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Chapter 8: Power Supply Table 8-1 Specifications for the electrical load on a quiet dryer (cont'd.) Full Load Minimum Recommended Branch breaker Dryer Maximum amps Voltage Motor Amps amps service in amps in amps model with auxiliaries Load auger Unload auger 1 PH 230V (2) Auxiliary (2) 7.5...
Fuel Supply Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Guidelines for Connecting a Liquid Propane Supply Tank to a Dryer ▪ Guidelines for Connecting Natural Gas to a Dryer Guidelines for Connecting a Liquid Propane Supply Tank to a Dryer When initially installing the dryer, you must connect a fuel source before you can operate the dryer. Liquid propane (LP) is one of the fuel sources you can use to fuel your dryer.
Maintenance Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Lubrication Guide ▪ Belt Tensioning Lubrication Guide The motor bearings use a No. 2 consistency lithium complex base grease. The following lubrication table is a general guide for normal operating conditions. However, if the bearing is subjected to excessive operating conditions, a more frequent schedule may be needed.
Dryer Specifications Topics Covered in this Chapter ▪ Specifications for GSI Quiet Dryers ▪ Transport and Installation Dimensions for GSI Quiet Dryers ▪ Specifications for FFI Quiet Dryers ▪ Transport and Installation Dimensions for FFI Quiet Dryers Specifications for GSI Quiet Dryers The specifications that follow list the detail information for each dryer model.
Transport and Installation Dimensions for GSI Quiet Dryers The dryer dimensions that follow help you determine the area that is needed for transporting and installing the dryer. Figure 11-1 Diagram of dryer dimensions Table 11-2 GSI quiet portable dryer transport and installation dimensions Installed Dryer Transport...
Chapter 11: Dryer Specifications Specifications for FFI Quiet Dryers The specifications that follow list the detail information for each dryer model. You can reference these charts for items such as capacities, electrical loads, fan sizes, and auger dimensions. Table 11-3 Specifications for the FFI quiet portable dryers Q207 Q320 Q370...
Chapter 11: Dryer Specifications Transport and Installation Dimensions for FFI Quiet Dryers The dryer dimensions that follow help you determine the area that is needed for transporting and installing the dryer. Figure 11-2 Diagram of dryer dimensions Table 11-4 FFI quiet portable dryer transport and installation dimensions Installed Dryer Transport...
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, products that in GSI’s judgment, contain a material defect in materials or...
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