Case 9: Load indicator is “quick flashing and there is no output” ............ 33 Case 10: Solar charge controller is not working properly ..............34 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS .................. 35 WARRANTY CLAUSE ..........................37 3/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
1.2. PRODUCT GUARANTEE: 1.2.1. In accordance with the terms and conditions herewith, GrainPro, Inc. fully guarantees the quality of this product provided it is used according to the instructions in this manual. 1.2.2. Please read and understand the manual thoroughly before using the Solar Bubble Dryer50.
[designed in three (3) pieces joined by couplers], and the rake head with teeth. One (1) unit 2.6. TUBE MIXER 2.6.1. Disassembled mixing (OPTIONAL) device, consists of three (3) parts, One (1) unit 5/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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12V. Two (2) units 2.11. SOLAR PANEL 2.11.1. Supporting aluminum SUPPORT FRAME structure for the solar panels. 2.11.2. Two (2) legs 2.11.3. Two (2) brackets 2.11.4. One (1) horizontal brace 6/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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2.16.1. For platform post to prevent rodent access when storing the empty SBD. Four (4) pieces per pack 2.17. INSTRUCTION 2.17.1. Installation MANUAL instructions. 2.17.2. Maintenance instructions. 2.17.3. Frequently asked questions and answers. 2.17.4. Warranty clause. 7/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
Dimension, m (ft) (L x W) 26.0x2.0 (85.3x6.56) Drying Area, m 50.0 (538.2) Capacity (based on Paddy), kg (lbs) 1,000 (2,204.62) Included for the countries with 110V electric energy supply Optional purchase 8/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
Two (2) units b. Ventilator cover, Two (2) pieces 1) Loosen the horizontal brace (d) of the frame. 2) Insert the ventilator cover (b) at the upper portion of the ventilator (a). 9/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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COMPONENT IMAGE SEQUENCE OF ASSEMBLY a. Solar panel, Two (2) units b. Bracket, Two (2) pieces 1) Assemble the brackets at the top and bottom side attaching the two (2) solar panels. 10/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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One (1) piece 1) Assemble the exhaust support frame using bolts and winged nuts. c. Bolts and winged nuts, Two (2) sets 2) Connect to exhaust port of SBD50 with the pockets provided. 11/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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1) Connect the three (3) parts of the tube mixer and insert the bolts and hex nut including the lock washer. c. Box wrench, Two (2) pieces 2) Tighten the bolts and hex nut using the box wrench. 12/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
Do not put your face near the top of the batteries. Wear gloves, eye protection when you measure or repair the battery. 5.3.1.2. Pre-Battery Installation and Charging Place the battery in a level surface. (WARNING: Keep battery away from spark and flame) 13/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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WARNING: *DO NOT REMOVE SOLAR PANEL COVER UNTIL ALL STEPS AND/OR CONNECTIONS ARE EXECUTED Note: In case of absence of cover, flatten the solar panel carton box and cover the front of the solar panel. 14/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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Battery Indicator 5.3.4. Solar Panel Connection Connect the T-branch MC4 connectors of the wiring harness to the MC4 connectors on the solar panels. Positive “+” and negative “-” connections are not interchangeable. 15/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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Check wires with snap in/ bullet connectors. Connect the longer red wire and longer black wire to 1 ventilator and shorter red wire and shorter black wire to other ventilator. Note: Shorter wires control the speed of the ventilator. 16/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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Refer to Troubleshooting Case 8 protection Short-circuit Quick flashing Refer to Troubleshooting Case 9 protection Load Indicator 5.3.6. Grounding Connection Connect the grounding connector (green/ yellow green wire) to the two ventilator frames. 17/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
The SBD is not designed for drying of "dripping wet" commodities. In those cases, commodity needs to be sundried and final drying (<30% MC) can be (dried) performed in the SBD. 18/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
VENTILATOR MANAGEMENT (SBD50-SOLAR AND SBD50-ELECTRIC) 5.8.1. DAYTIME OPERATIONS (Ventilator running at normal speed)- switch the toggle switch upwards On. 5.8.2. NIGHTTIME OPERATIONS (Ventilator running at controlled speed using PWM)- switch the toggle switch downwards On. 19/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
For best mixing results, the tube mixer must be pulled as fast as possible. It is recommended to bring the tube mixer to the other end within 12 to 15 seconds. 20/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
Manually press the patching tape against the damaged section. 6.1.4. Protective maintenance: a. Check the patched PE tape occasionally and replace or re-patch if necessary. 21/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
6.3.2. Fold the SBD body into half (3x) by holding and pulling the exhaust port to the heating area. 6.3.3. Fold each side with a measurement of 65cm, and make sure that 100cm width in the middle is maintained. 22/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
Keep batteries away from fire, flames, heat supply etc. d. Do not store the batteries in a discharge state for a long period of time, recharge the battery after discharge to keep the capacity. 23/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
6.4. RECYCLING GrainPro Solar Bubble Dryer is made ofPVC and LDPE materials. 6.4.1. The products can be delivered to the nearest recycling facilities in the area. 6.4.2. Plastic #3 – PVC (Vinyl) can be recycled into paneling, flooring, speed bumps, decks or roadway gutters.
TROUBLE SHOOTING: SBD-SOLAR WIRING HARNESS 7.1. CASE 1: BATTERY INDICATOR STATUS IS “STEADY OFF” (BATTERY NOT CONNECTED) 25/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
7.2. CASE 2: BATTERY INDICATOR STATUS IS “SLOW FLASHING” (BATTERY UNDER VOLTAGE) 26/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
7.3. CASE 3: BATTERY INDICATOR STATUS IS “QUICK FLASHING” (BATTERY OVER DISCHARGED) 27/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
7.4. CASE 4: SOLAR PANEL/CHARGE INDICATOR IS “STEADY OFF” (SOLAR PANEL NO VOLTAGE) 28/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
7.5. CASE 5: SOLAR PANEL/CHARGE INDICATOR IS “QUICK FLASHING” (SYSTEM OVER VOLTAGE) 29/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
7.6. CASE 6: LOAD INDICATOR IS “STEADY ON BUT THERE IS NO OUTPUT” (LOAD TURNED ON BUT WITHOUT OUTPUT) 30/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
7.8. CASE 8: LOAD INDICATOR IS “SLOWLY FLASHING AND THERE IS NO OUTPUT” (OVERLOAD PROTECTION) 32/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
7.9. CASE 9: LOAD INDICATOR IS “QUICK FLASHING AND THERE IS NO OUTPUT” (SHORT-CIRCUIT PROTECTION) 33/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
8.12. CAN I RUN THE SBD50 EVEN WHEN IT’S RAINING HEAVILY? Yes. If there is a commodity inside, just make sure that the ventilator is running and rain water does not go inside. 35/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
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FARTHER END OF THE SBD50? There’s a slight, but insignificant moisture content gradient. When the dried commodity is gathered together this moisture gradient equilibrate with the moisture content of the rest. 36/37 GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual MA4040RAD0914-9...
WARRANTY CLAUSE GrainPro® hereby warrants that products sold to Buyers shall be free of defects in workmanship and materials, for a period as follows, starting from the date of shipment (B/L): One year for the GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 (SBD50).
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