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- Page 1 I R S T R E A M R A I N O N D I T I O N I N G Y S T E M S 1 9 9 7 RYER OPERATION A N D S E R V I C E M A N U A L PNEG-339 1100 SERIES SINGLE FAN PORTABLE DRYER...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
1100 SERIES DRYER OPERATION AND SERVICE TABLE OF CONTENTS Warranty........................4 Safety First........................5 Safety Alert Decals.......................6 Safety Precautions.......................7 Dryer Control Panel Featuring The Electronic Monitoring Control System.......8 Safety Circuit Shutdown Messages..............13 Dryer Pre Start Checks....................14 Pre Season Inspection..................14 Dryer Start Up........................18 Continuous Flow And Continuous Batch Start Up Procedure......18 Continuous Flow Metering Roll Settings...............19 Continuous Batch Metering Roll And Timer Settings..........22... -
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 PE- RIOD OF TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS AFTER RETAIL SALE TO THE ORIGINAL END USER OF SUCH PROD- UCTS. -
Page 5: Dryer Operation
DRYER OPERATION Thank you for choosing a GSI/ volt, or three phase 220 or 440 As owner and/or operator, it is Airstream product. It is designed volt electrical power. your responsibility to know what to give excellent performance The principal concern of the GSI requirements, hazards and pre- and service for many years. -
Page 6: Safety Alert Decals
SAFETY ALERT DECALS Three decals displayed on all Airstream Dryers. Belt drives, chain driven meter rolls and combustible fuels must be treated with caution. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1. Read and understand the operating manual before trying to operate the USE CAUTION dryer. IN THE OPERATION 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 8: Dryer Control Panel Featuring The Electronic Monitoring Control System
DRYER CONTROL PANEL Figure 1: The grain dryer control panel with the Electronic Monitoring Control System in the upper right panel. DRYER CONTROL PANEL FEATURING THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING CONTROL SYSTEM information about dryer operation. The control panel provides easy ac- MOISTURE CONTROL SWITCH (2) cess to gauges and controls, and the... - Page 9 DRYER CONTROL PANEL CONTROL POWER FAN SWITCH (7) • In the 1 SPEED position, if the SWITCH (3) MOISTURE CONTROL switch is The fan is turned ON or OFF with ON, and the DRYING MODE this switch. The ON position oper- The power to the Electronic Moni- switch is turned to CONTINUOUS toring Control System is turned...
- Page 10 Then, press the DRYER POWER • Set the speed of the metering other switch settings are in the OFF STOP button to reset the dryer be- rolls when the 1 SPEED auto- position, individual dryer compo- fore restarting. The Airstream Dryer Control Panel.
- Page 11 DRYER CONTROL PANEL SETTING THE DRY (16), ELECTRONIC if the dryer is stopped, these times COOL (17) AND UNLOAD MONITORING CONTROL are saved by the controller. When (18) BATCH TIMERS SYSTEM (14) the dryer is restarted the TIMERS will continue timing down. The TIM- The Electronic Monitoring Control These switches are used to set the ERS will return to their initial settings...
- Page 12 DRYER CONTROL PANEL The Airstream Electronic Monitoring Control System showing different LCD displays. DRYER SAFETY CIRCUIT on the third line. By pressing the SETTING THE LOAD (20) AND UNLOAD (21) DELAYS The Electronic Monitoring Control BPH/RPM/TOTAL BU button the System continuously checks all...
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Page 13: Safety Circuit Shutdown Messages
DRYER CONTROL PANEL SAFETY CIRCUIT SHUTDOWN MESSAGES BURNER VAPOR HIGH LOWER ADJUSTABLE METERING ROLL DRIVE TEMPERATURE GRAIN HIGH SYSTEM FAILURE The metering roll drive system has The LP gas vapor temperature sen- TEMPERATURE failed to turn. A broken chain or sor located in the gas pipe train An over temperature condition has jammed metering roll is a possibility. -
Page 14: Dryer Pre Start Checks
DRYER PRE START CHECKS PRE SEASON INSPECTION Before the dryer is filled, thoroughly inspect the unit and check the op- eration of the dryer as follows. INSPECT THE METERING ROLLS Open all metering roll access doors and inspect each compart- ment for any bolts, nuts or other for- eign material, that may cause pos- sible jamming of the metering rolls. - Page 15 DRYER PRE START CHECKS gear box. If the dry grain take away auxiliary is wired to the dryer, it should start and rotate in the proper direction. MOISTURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT To check the MOISTURE CON- TROL THERMOSTAT leave the UNLOADING switch on 1 SPEED, and slowly turn down the MOIS- TURE CONTROL THERMOSTAT.
- Page 16 DRYER PRE START CHECKS TERING ROLL SPEED should in- ignite after a short purge delay of ap- fire and low-fire pressure settings. crease. Turning either knob coun- proximately 10 seconds. Gas pres- Use the PRESSURE REGULATOR terclockwise will decrease the sure should be shown on the gauge.
- Page 17 DRYER PRE START CHECKS All dryer functions should be checked before operation each season. pressure with the LOW-FIRE CON- VALVE to allow fuel flow to the DRYER SHUTDOWN To shutdown the dryer, first CLOSE TROL VALVE. If the gas pressure dryer, if so equipped.
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Page 18: Dryer Start Up
DRYER START UP CONTINUOUS FLOW AND CONTINUOUS BATCH START UP PROCEDURE At the beginning of each harvest and be displayed on the LCD. If all Turn ON the electric SHUTOFF, before filling the dryer with grain are found safe the controller will Maxon valve (if so equipped), or make sure to inspect the dryer for allow the electronic FUEL SHUT... - Page 19 DRYER START UP the final moisture content is to 13. To shut the dryer down, CLOSE gas or the valve in the FUEL be 15% (10% removal). Using the FUEL SUPPLY VALVE at SUPPLY LINE if using natural the all heat dryeration process, the fuel tank or fuel source.
- Page 20 DRYER START UP 9. If the dryer is being operated in start automatically during the button. The controller will start all heat, turn the FAN switch to unload cycle of the dry-cool- all the dryer components in their ON. In this position the fan will unload mode, along with any proper order.
- Page 21 DRYER START UP 1100 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.
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Page 22: Filling The Dryer
QUICK START UP PROCEDURE 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 service National Electric Code Standard manual. -
Page 23: Starting The Dryer
QUICK START UP PROCEDURE 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 24 QUICK START UP PROCEDURE the burner from the regulator are warm to the touch (not hot and cold). The vaporizer can be adjusted two ways: •Loosen the bolt in the hinging mechanism and swing it to a hotter or cooler position, or •Loosen the two bolts in the hinge pipe and slide the vaporizer in or out to a cooler or hotter position.
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Page 25: Continuous Flow Metering Roll Settings
QUICK START UP PROCEDURE 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 26: Adjusting The Moisture Control
QUICK START UP PROCEDURE ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTROL How do I set my moisture 1. Each 5 on the MOISTURE CONTROL changes the output moisture by control? See step number one about 1%. Example: 100 is set, producing 16% corn out, however, in the Adjusting The Moisture 17% corn out is needed. - Page 27 QUICK START UP PROCEDURE...
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Page 28: 1100 Series Dryer Service Guide
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Page 29: Seasonal Inspection And Service
SERVICE SEASONAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE The dryer is made of weather resis- effect the balance, and result in- To keep motor bearings properly lu- tant material, and is designed to re- harmful vibrations and a short bricated, and dispel any accumula- quire a minimum of service. -
Page 30: 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 meter- carbon and rust between the 7. -
Page 31: 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 32: Fan Motor Removal And Installation
SERVICE FAN MOTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION In the event of motor failure, remove the motor lead wires from shims (if required) between mo- the motor as described, and take it within the box. tor base and plate. REINSTALL to the nearest service station. An Note: Tag or otherwise identify wires motor mount bolts and washer. -
Page 33: Heater Parts Removal And Installation
SERVICE HEATER PARTS REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Most heater parts can be removed b. Disconnect gas solenoid valve b. Use a dependable brand of by simply identifying any attached coils. Be sure to mark which one high temperature pipe caulking wiring. Then DISCONNECT the ob- goes where. -
Page 34: Metering Roll Servicing
SERVICE METERING ROLL SERVICING tional adjustment as it is completely controlled from the control box. 3. Speed reducer gear box: The direct drive gear box provides the required speed reduction, and transmits power to the me- tering rolls through a drive chain arrangement. -
Page 35: How To Determine A Metering Roll Problem
SERVICE HOW TO DETERMINE A METERING ROLL PROBLEM To determine if the metering prob- lem is from blockage, perform the following test with the power off. Remove the drive chain by loosen- ing the motor mounting bolts. Refer to photo, and place a pipe wrench on the hub of the roller chain sprocket, on the left hand metering roll at the drive end of the dryer. -
Page 46: Wiring Diagrams
SERVICE TROUBLE ANALYSIS PROCEDURE • The safety circuit is 12 volts D. C. CAUTION: When making high voltage A multimeter is required for some of • When checking these circuits, mea- tests with "live" circuits, be extremely the following check-out procedures. sure voltage between the circuit test careful. - Page 47 SERVICE Problem Possible Cause Display shows "MOTOR OVERLOAD" message. The thermal overload on the fan motor, load motor, unload motor or an auxiliary motor has opened indicating an overloaded motor. (The overloads must be manually reset). Display shows "BURNER 1 VAPOR HIGH The LP gas vapor temperature sensor located in the gas TEMPERATURE"...
- Page 48 SERVICE Problem Possible Cause Display shows "FAN 1 FAILURE-NO AIRFLOW" message. The air switch contacts have opened, indicating the fan may not be turning. The air switch may need adjustment. Display shows "FAN 1 CANNOT START-CHECK AIR The air switch contacts have closed prior to the fan SWITCH"...
- Page 49 SERVICE Problem Possible Cause Grain not moving through columns. 1. Check the dryer for fine material buildup inside the columns. 2. Avoid leaving the dryer columns full for long periods at a time (2-3 days) while not operating the dryer or during rainy weather.
- Page 50 SERVICE Problem Possible Cause Burner operates-But will not cycle from hi-fire to lo-fire. 1. Check the gas pressure reading on the gauge. Problem may be due to insufficient gas regulator setting. Tempo- rarily decrease the hi-lo fire thermostat setting to verify that the thermostat will function and cause the burner to cycle.
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Page 51: Quick Reference Guide
Safety circuit shutdown log crease or decrease buttons to only the bottom fan will operate (if so • Dryer model number change a setting. Press the enter but- equipped). • Fan delay Dryer owner and Airstream associates check the Electronic Monitoring Control System. -
Page 52: Notes
NOTES ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________... - Page 54 I R S T R E A M 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: 217-226-4498 November 1997...
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