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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-236 Humidistat-Thermostat...
1. Safety 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. Read and save these instructions. As owner or operator, you are responsible for understanding the requirements, hazards, and precautions that exist and to inform others as required.
1. Safety Cautionary Symbols 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. DANGER This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
1. Safety 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. • Tie long hair up and back. ST-0004-1 Follow Safety Instructions •...
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1. Safety Install and Operate Gas-Fired Equipment Properly • Gas-fired equipment should be installed by a qualified pipe fitter and must conform with local codes. • For Canada: The equipment shall be installed in accordance with the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or the Propane Storage and Handling Code, CSA B149.2, or applicable provincial regulations, which should be carefully followed in all cases.
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1. Safety 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 equipment or before performing maintenance.
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1. Safety Keep Hands Away from Moving Parts • Do not operate the fan with electrical or mechanical guards removed. Serious injury or death can result. • Do not put hand or arm in fan. Rotating parts can crush and dismember.
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1. Safety Sharp Edge Hazard • This product has sharp edges, which can cause serious injury. • To avoid injury, handle sharp edges with caution and always use proper protective clothing and equipment. ST-0036-2 Lifting Hazard • Single person lift can cause injury. •...
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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. • On LP fired units, set pressure regulator to avoid excessive gas pressure applied to the burner during ignition and operation.
1. Safety 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 ST-0007 PNEG-236 Humidistat-Thermostat...
3. Station another person outside the bin. 4. Avoid the center of the bin. 5. Wear proper breathing equipment or respirator. Failure to heed these warnings could result in serious injury or death. GSI GROUP, INC. 217-226-4421 DC-GBC-1A DANGER DANGER Located on the outside Decal, Danger...
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Use positive aeration system. Make sure all roof vents are open and unobstructed. Start roof fans when supply fans are started. Do not operate when conditions exist that may cause roof vent icing. GSI Group, Inc. 217-226-4421 DC-969 PNEG-236 Humidistat-Thermostat...
3. General Installation Figure 3A 24" is the approximate distance from the edge of the transition to the edge of the humidistat installation. Installation Instructions Standard electrical safety practices and codes should be used when installing the Humidistat-Thermostat. Refer to the National Electric Code Standard Handbook by the National Fire Protection Association. A qualified electrician should make all wiring installations.
4. Installation of TopDry High-Low Thermostat The High-Low thermostat is designed for use with the GSI TopDry crop dryer units. It comes with one thermostat which is adjustable and cycles the heater from high to low flame. The High-Low thermostat also comes with a thermometer for monitoring the plenum temperature.
5. Operation Temperature Control 1. Turn the fan unit ON and let it run 3 to 5 minutes to equalize temperature under the bin. 2. Set bypass switch to the “HUMIDISTAT OFF” position. This setting allows the unit to run based on the temperature only.
Low-Flame to OFF. (TopDry units will shut down completely.) Humidistat-Thermostat Service GSI thermostats are designed and built to withstand the harsh conditions usually found in drying bins. A yearly preventative maintenance inspection may extend the life of the heating controls many years.
12 months from the date of shipment (or, if shipped by vessel, 14 months from the date of arrival at the port of discharge). If, in GSI’s sole judgment, a product is found to have a defect in materials and/or workmanship, GSI will, at its own option and expense, repair or replace the product or refund the purchase price.
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