Thank you for choosing a GSI product. It is designed to provide excellent performance and service for many years. This manual describes the start-up of 1000, 2000 and 3000 series model dryers. When installed and operated properly and according to specifications, this unit will provide many years of dependable service.
2. Safety Safety Guidelines This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines.
2. Safety Safety Instructions Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel. As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and precautions exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area.
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2. Safety Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate Eye Protection to the job. Remove all jewelry. Gloves Long hair should be tied up and back. Safety glasses should be worn at all times to protect eyes from debris.
Do not operate when conditions exist that may cause roof vent icing. DC-969 Safety Alert Decals If a decal has been damaged or is missing contact: GSI Group 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510 217-226-4421 A free replacement will be sent to you.
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3. Decals Rotating flighting will Flowing material will Crusted material will kill or dismember. trap and suffocate. collapse and suffocate. Keep clear of all augers. DO NOT ENTER this bin! If you must enter the bin: 1. Shut off and lock out all power. 2.
4. Start-Up Procedure Standard electrical safety practices and codes should be followed when working with a dryer. Refer to the National Electric Code Standard Handbook by the National Fire Protection Association. A qualified electrician must make all wiring installations. Always disconnect and lock out power before working on or around dryer. Full Start-Up Check This start-up procedure assumes the following: 1.
4. Start-Up Procedure Starting the Dryer This is the start-up procedure for a cold start on wet grain and continuous flow operation. 1. Set the MAXON, or FAST ACTION HAND VALVE, on the incoming fuel line to the ON position. 2.
4. Start-Up Procedure Full Heat Continuous Flow Operation 1. Refer to the DRYER START-UP section of the Operator’s Manual. (CONTINUOUS FLOW METER ROLL SETTINGS - FULL HEAT on Page 13.) There are settings for Initial Moisture, Moisture Removed, Approximate Dry Time, Speed, 2 Speed Low...
4. Start-Up Procedure 1100 and 1200 Series Continuous Flow Metering Roll Settings - Full Heat Full Heat Approximate Initial Moisture Moisture Removed 1 Speed 2 Speed Low 2 Speed High Dry Time 2 pts. 16 min. 3 pts. 21 min. 4 pts.
4. Start-Up Procedure Dry and Cool Continuous Flow Operation for Dryers with Two or More Fans 1. Refer to the DRYER START-UP section in the Operator’s Manual (CONTINUOUS FLOW METER ROLL SETTINGS - DRY and COOL on Page 15.) There are settings for Initial Moisture, Moisture...
4. Start-Up Procedure 1100 and 1200 Series Continuous Flow Metering Roll Settings - Dry and Cool Dry and Cool Approximate Initial Moisture Moisture Removed 1 Speed 2 Speed Low 2 Speed High Dry Time 2 pts. 18 min. 3 pts. 24 min.
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4. Start-Up Procedure 6. Set the METER ROLL SPEED in relation to the small red lights behind the temperatures on the MOISTURE CONTROL. 7. RED lights to the left indicate that the grain at the sample point is too cool or wetter than desired. To correct this, turn the (LOW SPEED) left potentiometer to a lower number.
5. Quick Reference NOTE: Please read the manual for your dryer model before using the Quick Reference section. Electronic Monitoring Control System - Quick Reference IMPORTANT: To activate the controller after turning ON the control power, press the RESET button. Setting the DRY, COOL, UNLOAD and OUT OF GRAIN timers: •...
5. Quick Reference Changing the Marquee on the LCD display: • Press and hold the MODIFY button while turning on the control power. • To change a character press the INCREASE or DECREASE button. • To move the cursor to the right press the UNLOAD button. •...
5. Quick Reference Starting the Drying Process for Full Heat Operation - Quick Reference NOTE: Check settings listed in main manual. 1. Unload--OFF 2. Moisture Control--OFF 3. Run fan and heater designated time plus 10% to 15% 4. After 1 hour--Unload to 1 SPEED 5.
6. FAQs How much gas pressure is needed? Step 2 on Page 11 in the adjusting the temperature section. How often should the burner cycle? Step 3 on Page 11 in the adjusting the temperature section. How often do I make speed adjustments? Step 10 on Page 12 in the Full Heat Continuous Flow Operation section.
7. Warranty The GSI Group, Inc. Warranty THE GSI GROUP, INC. (GSI) WARRANTS ALL PRODUCTS WHICH IT MANUFACTURES TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USAGE AND CONDITIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS AFTER RETAIL SALE TO THE ORIGINAL END USER.
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