GSI PNEG-1089 User Manual

PNEG-1 08 9

Top Dry Duct Installation

Installation Manual

PNEG-1089

Date: 01-24-12

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Table of Contents

Contents

Chapter 1 Safety .....................................................................................................................................................4

Safety Guidelines ... ... ... ... ...................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2 Top Elbow Duct Section ......................................................................................................................5

Duct and Drying Fan Pad Optional ....................................................................................................... 5

Chapter 3 44" Duct Section ...................................................................................................................................7

Chapter 4 32" Expansion Section ............................ ....... ...... ....... ...... ... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...............................8

Chapter 5 Bottom Elbow Duct Section ..............................................................................................................11

Chapter 6 Duct Assembly - Example .................................................................................................................12

Chapter 7 Warranty ..............................................................................................................................................13

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1. Safety

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION, used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is used to address practices not related to
personal injury.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined
below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections. Failure to read this manual and its
safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

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2. Top Elbow Duct Section

Duct and Drying Fan Pad Optional

Placement of the duct fan pad: GSI Top Dry duct system only.

Refer to Figure 2A to determine the duct pad size. The top of this pad should be level with the top of the
bin’s foundation. Recommended pad thickness is 4" minimum. Front of pad should be perpendicular to
bin wall.

Figure 2A

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2. Top Elbow Duct Section

Figure 2B

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3. 44" Duct Section

Fasten all four (4) panels with
5/16"-18 x 3/4" flange bolt (S-6606)
5/16"-18 flange nut (S-3611)
after caulking.
Fasten duct mount brackets
TD-101096 and TD-101097 to
duct assembly.
Fasten stiffener mount brackets to
duct mount brackets with
3/8" x 1" flange bolts (S-7927)
3/8"-16 flange nuts (S-968).

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Figure 3A

4. 32" Expansion Section

Figure 4A

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4. 32" Expansion Section

Figure 4B

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4. 32" Expansion Section

Figure 4C

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5. Bottom Elbow Duct Section

Figure 5A

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6. Duct Assembly - Example

Figure 6A Duct Assembly - (7 Ring Top Dry)

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7. Warranty

9101239_1_CR_rev7.DOC (revised July 2009)

GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty

The GSI Group, LLC (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship
under normal usage and conditions for a period of 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 workmanship. Expenses incurred by or on behalf of the end-user without prior written authorization from the GSI
Warranty Group shall be the sole responsibility of the end-user.

Warranty Extensions:

The Limited Warranty period is extended for the following products:

Product Warranty Period

Performer Series Direct Drive Fan Motor 3 Years

AP Fans and Flooring

Cumberland
Feeding/Watering
Systems

Grain Systems Grain Bin Structural Design 5 Years
Grain Systems

Farm Fans
Zimmerman

All Fiberglass Housings Lifetime
All Fiberglass Propellers Lifetime
Feeder System Pan Assemblies 5 Years **
Feed Tubes (1-3/4" and 2.00") 10 Years *
Centerless Augers 10 Years *
Watering Nipples 10 Years *

Portable and Tower Dryers 2 Years
Portable and Tower Dryer Frames and

Internal Infrastructure †

5 Years

* Warranty prorated from list price:
0 to 3 years - no cost to end-user
3 to 5 years - end-user pays 25%
5 to 7 years - end-user pays 50%
7 to 10 years - end-user pays 75%
** Warranty prorated from list price:
0 to 3 years - no cost to end-user
3 to 5 years - end-user pays 50%

† Motors, burner components

and moving parts not included.
Portable dryer screens included.
Tower dryer screens not included.

GSI further warrants that the portable and tower dryer frame and basket, excluding all auger and auger drive components,
shall be free from defects in materials for a period of time beginning on the twelfth (12
and continuing until the sixtieth (60

th

) month from the date of purchase (extended warranty period). During the extended

th

) month from the date of purchase

warranty period, GSI will replace the frame or basket components that prove to be defective under normal conditions
of use without charge, excluding the labor, transportation, and/or shipping costs incurred in the performance of this
extended warranty.

Conditions and Limitations:

THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE LIMITED WARRANTY DESCRIPTION SET FORTH
ABOVE. SPECIFICALLY, GSI MAKES NO FURTHER WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR USE IN CONNECTION WITH: (I) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GSI OR (II) ANY ADVICE,
INSTRUCTION, RECOMMENDATION OR SUGGESTION PROVIDED BY AN AGENT, REPRESENTA TIVE OR
EMPLOYEE OF GSI REGARDING OR RELATED TO THE CONFIGURATION, INSTALLATION, LAYOUT, SUITABILITY
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR DESIGN OF SUCH PRODUCTS.

GSI shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages, including, without limitation, loss of
anticipated profits or benefits. The sole and exclusive remedy is set forth in the Limited Warranty, which shall not exceed
the amount paid for the product purchased. This warranty is not transferable and applies only to the original end-user. GSI
shall have no obligation or responsibility for any representations or warranties made by or on behalf of any dealer, agent
or distributor.

GSI assumes no responsibility for claims resulting from construction defects or unauthorized modifications to products
which it manufactured. Modifications to products not specifically delineated in the manual accompanying the equipment at
initial sale will void the Limited Warranty.

This Limited Warranty shall not extend to products or parts which have been damaged by negligent use, misuse, alteration,
accident or which have been improperly/inadequately maintained. This Limited Warranty extends solely to products
manufactured by GSI.

Prior to installation, the end-user has the responsibility to comply with federal, state and local codes which apply to the
location and installation of products manufactured or sold by GSI.

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This equipment shall be installed in accordance with

the current installation codes and applicable

regulations, which should be carefully followed in all

cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be

consulted before installations are made.

Copyright © 2012 by GSI Group
Printed in the USA

GSI Group

1004 E. Illinois St.

Assumption, IL 62510-0020

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.gsiag.com

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