GSI PNEG-1891 User Manual
Single-Module Portable Dryer
Models:
1100, 1200, 1200S
CFAB-1 FAN, CFAB- 2 FAN, C2100A
Installation Guide
PNEG-1891
Date: 10-16-12
PNEG-1891
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.
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................5
Safety Guidelines for Portable Dryers............................................................................................5
Cautionary Symbols ....................................................................................................................6
Safety Decals for Portable Dryers .................................................................................................7
Chapter 2 Installation Guidelines............................................................................................................. 11
Guidelines for Transporting a Portable Dryer................................................................................ 11
Guidelines for Placing a Portable Dryer ....................................................................................... 12
Recommendations for a Single-Module Dryer Foundation............................................................. 12
Chapter 3 Dryer Supports ........................................................................................................................15
Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Concrete Blocks ............................................................. 15
Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Leg Stands .................................................................... 16
Leg Stand Spacing .................................................................................................................... 16
Installing Front and Rear Anchor Plates.......................................................................................17
Installing a Leg Stand to the Dryer Basket Corner.........................................................................18
Installing a Leg Stand Along the Dryer’s Frame ............................................................................ 19
Installing the Leg Stands Behind the Hitch Frame......................................................................... 20
Chapter 4 Hitch Ladder ............................................................................................................................ 23
Hitch Ladder Packages..............................................................................................................23
Installing the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket to the Hitch Channel ...................................................24
Installing the Ladder Standoff Bracket to the Hitch Ladder Support Bracket ....................................25
Installing the Ladder to the Ladder Standoff Brackets ................................................................... 26
Installing the End Cap to the Ladder............................................................................................ 26
Chapter 5 Rear Access Ladder ................................................................................................................ 29
Installing the Rear Ladder Support Brackets ................................................................................29
Installing the Ladder Standoff Brackets to the Rear Ladder Support Brackets ................................. 31
Chapter 6 Installing the Wet Bin............................................................................................................... 33
Raising the Load Auger.............................................................................................................. 33
Securing the Dryer Wet Bin Sides ...............................................................................................34
Installing the Belt Guard and Load Motor .....................................................................................36
Installing the Drive Sheaves and Belts......................................................................................... 37
Installing the Belt Guard Cover ................................................................................................... 38
Installing the Grain Intake Hopper ............................................................................................... 39
The Parts of the Dryer Wet Bin.................................................................................................... 39
Chapter 7 Power Supply .......................................................................................................................... 43
Guidelines for Supplying Adequate Power ................................................................................... 43
Installing the Machine-to-Earth Grounding Rod ............................................................................43
Guidelines for Powering Auxiliary Conveyors ...............................................................................45
Specifications for the Electrical Load on a Portable Dryer.............................................................. 45
Chapter 8 Fuel Supply .............................................................................................................................51
Guidelines for Connecting a Liquid Propane Supply Tank to a Dryer .............................................. 51
Specifications and Recommendations for Liquid Propane ............................................................. 52
Guidelines for Connecting Natural Gas to a Dryer.........................................................................53
Specifications and Recommendations for Natural Gas.................................................................. 53
Appendix A Dryer Specifications ................................................................................................................ 55
Specifications for GSI Dryers......................................................................................................55
Transport and Installation Dimensions for Single-Module GSI Dryers .............................................57
Specifications for FFI Dryers.......................................................................................................59
Transport and Installation Dimensions for Single-Module FFI Dryers ..............................................60
Specifications for X-Stream Dryers..............................................................................................62
Transport and Installation Dimensions for Single-Module X-Stream Dryers..................................... 64
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Index .......................................................................................................................................65
GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty............................................................................................ 67
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1 Safety Precautions
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Safety Guidelines for Portable Dryers
▪ Cautionary Symbols
▪ Safety Decals for Portable Dryers
Safety Guidelines for Portable Dryers
Safety guidelines are general-to-specific rules that promote safe practices in the grain drying environment
and which must be respected at all times. Save these safety guidelines for future reference.
Make sure to read these safety guidelines carefully prior to installing, operating, or
CAUTION
Operation
• Read and fully understand this user guide before attempting to operate the grain dryer.
servicing your grain dryer.
• Never operate the grain dryer with its safety guards removed.
• Never operate the grain dryer by bypassing any safety device.
• Never exceed the maximum recommended drying temperature.
• Do not operate the grain dryer in an area where combustible material might be drawn into the fan.
• The operating and safety recommendations in this guide pertain to common cereal grains, as indicated. When drying other types of grain or products, contact the GSI Group, LLC for additional
recommendations.
Servicing
• The power supply must be disconnected when servicing electrical components. Always use extreme
caution when measuring voltage or performing procedures that require the dryer to be turned on.
• Before attempting to remove and reinstall a fan’s propeller, make sure to read the recommended procedure. If you are unsure about performing this procedure or cannot locate it, contact the GSI Group,
LLC before proceeding.
Pre-Season Mode
• When using a controller with Vision N2 software, the pre-season mode allows the fans and heaters to
operate under normal conditions, without the dryer being completely full of grain. In normal mode, the
dryer generates a Loss of Airflow shutdown if you operate the fans without having the dryer full of
grain.
• Following an extended period of inactivity—typically, at the beginning of the drying season, use preseason mode to fully test the dryer.
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• To enable pre-season mode, click System→Control (Advanced)→Board Mode and then select
Pre-season Mode.
• Place the dryer in normal mode once inspections have been completed and you are ready to dry
grain.
IMPORTANT: If you power off the dryer while in pre-season mode, normal mode is automatically
enabled the next time you power on the dryer. Make sure to reselect pre-season
mode if further tests are required.
Cleanliness
• Keep the grain dryer clean at all times.
• Do not allow fine material to accumulate in the plenum chamber.
• An unclean plenum increases resistance to airflow, increases drying time, reduces drying efficiency,
and creates a fire hazard.
• Always keep the area around the fan’s air inlet clear of any obstacles and combustible material.
Augers/Auxiliary Conveyors
Always use extreme caution when working around augers and auxiliary conveyors
CAUTION
because they can start automatically.
• Always keep auger drive belts adequately tensioned to prevent slippage.
• Make sure that the technical specifications and capacities of the auxiliary conveyors are matched to
those of the dryer augers.
Burners/Gas Lines
• Regularly check for leaks at all gas line connections. If any leaks are detected, do not operate the
grain dryer. Shut off the main power and repair the leaks before operating. Gas lines must be
replaced regularly as required by the local gas regulations for your area.
• Routinely check for potential gas plumbing leaks. Check the liquid propane vaporizer for contact with
the burner vanes.
• Never use an open flame to locate gas leaks. Pour a solution of soap and water over the gas pipe
joints and connections, and check for the appearance of small bubbles.
• Set the pressure regulator to avoid applying excessive gas pressure to the burner during ignition or
when the burner is on.
• Do not use flammable or combustible materials in the dryer’s vicinity because explosive vapors can
be drawn into the fan and ignite.
• Always use extreme caution when working around high-speed fans and gas burners because they
can start automatically.
Cautionary Symbols
Cautionary symbols are present in the various decals of your equipment and alert you to the possible or
imminent risk of danger.
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Make sure to familiarize yourself with the cautionary symbols prior to installing,
operating, or servicing your equipment. Failure to do so might lead to serious injury
DANGER
Table 1-1 Overview of the different cautionary symbols
or death.
Symbol Description
This symbol indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
might result in serious injury or death.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
might result in minor or moderate injury.
This symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
might result in property damage.
Chapter 1: Safety Precautions
Safety Decals for Portable Dryers
The safety decals on your grain dryer are safety indicators which must be carefully read and understood
by all personnel involved in the installation, operation, service, and maintenance of the grain dryer.
Table 1-2 Description of the grain dryer’s decals
Decal Decal No. Location
This decal appears:
• On the lid of the fan/heater control box
DC-1948
• On the front of the fan/heater control box
• Inside the dryer’s upper control box
This decal appears:
• On the bottom auger belt guard
• On the front bearing plate (visible when the bottom
auger belt guard is removed)
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DC-1944
• At the rear of the dryer (for dryers equipped with the
front discharge option)
• On the top auger belt guard
• On the inside belt guard body (visible when the top
auger belt guard is removed)
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Table 1-2 Description of the grain dryer’s decals (cont'd.)
Decal Decal No. Location
This decal appears:
• On the bottom auger belt guard
DC-1945
DC-1946
DC-1947
• On the front bearing plate (visible when the bottom
auger belt guard is removed)
• At the rear of the dryer (for dryers equipped with the
front discharge option)
This decal appears:
• On the inside of the rear plenum access door
• On the outside of the rear plenum access door
This decal appears:
• Twice on the front end panel, below the fan/heater
• Twice on the rear end panel, below the rear access
door
• On the auger discharge box
DC-1943
• On the inside of the auger discharge box’s flapper lid
(next to the discharge mercury switch)
• Inside the rear access door, on the rear plenum closure door (inside the plenum)
This decal appears:
• Inside the fan/heater control box
• On the door of the dryer’s upper control box
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Table 1-2 Description of the grain dryer’s decals (cont'd.)
Decal Decal No. Location
DC-1949
DC-1959
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This decal appears on the fan/heater access door
This decal appears on the fan/heater access door
This decal appears on each of the metering roll access
doors
DC-1950
This decal appears on the hitch tongue
DC-1956
This decal appears on the hitch tongue
DC-1954
Replacing Decals
All decals located on your grain dryer must remain legible and clearly visible at all times. To replace a damaged or missing decal, contact us to receive a free replacement.
GSI Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Tel: 1–217–226–4421
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2 Installation Guidelines
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Guidelines for Transporting a Portable Dryer
▪ Guidelines for Placing a Portable Dryer
▪ Recommendations for a Single-Module Dryer Foundation
Guidelines for Transporting a Portable Dryer
To transport the dryer safely, follow the recommended guidelines and adhere to all state or provincial
towing regulations.
• Refer to Appendix A for the dryer transportation dimensions.
• Ensure that the hitch height is between 14 and 17 in. (35.6 and 43.2 cm), see Figure 2-1, page 11).
• The hitch bolt must be at least 0.75 in. (1.9 cm) in diameter and securely fastened with a locking nut,
(see Figure 2-2, page 12).
• Use washers to minimize the vertical hitch movement
• Always use a safety chain.
• Dryer must be towed empty and in accordance with applicable state or provincial regulations.
NOTE: NEVER tow dryer with grain or any other material inside of it.
• Recommended tire pressure is 55-60 PSI (3.8 bar) cold.
• Ensure the wheel lug nuts are torqued at 115 to 120 ft-lb (160 Nm).
• Maximum towing speed is 45 mph (70 km/h) or the speed limit, whichever is lower.
• After the first 50 miles (80 km) and every 200 miles (300 km) thereafter, examine the dryer wheel hub
and the spindle temperature immediately after stopping
NOTE: Temperature must not exceed 150° F (65° C) or lubricant will melt.
Figure 2-1 14 and 17 in. (35.6 and 43.2 cm) towing hitch height and safety chain
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Figure 2-2 Hitch bolt with washer used for spacing
A Washers B Locking nut C 0.75 in. (1.9 cm)
Guidelines for Placing a Portable Dryer
The location of existing equipment and local code requirements must be evaluated before installing the
dryer.
Things to consider when choosing a location:
• Refer to Appendix A for dryer installation dimensions.
• Consult all national and local electrical and gas codes to ensure dryer is located correctly.
• Consider the location of the wet grain supply and dry grain discharge in relationship to the dryer.
• Consider the location of the storage bins and other grain handling equipment in relationship to the
dryer.
• Consider the location of the fuel supply and electrical sources in relationship to the dryer.
• Maintain a minimum distance of at least three feet between the dryer and other structures, otherwise
air flow problems may occur.
Do not operate dryer in an area where combustible materials can be drawn into
WARNING
the fans or where load and unload augers can come into contact with power
lines.
Recommendations for a Single-Module Dryer Foundation
A reinforced concrete pad or similar permanent foundation is required to keep the dryer stable during
operation.
Minimum Bag Mix for Concrete Strength per Model Weight
Consider the location of the gas and electrical service locations and how the pipe and the wire need to be
positioned before pouring the concrete.
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To prevent the dryer from overturning or moving laterally, the dryer must be secured to the foundation
using anchor bolts or cables. Anchor bolts can be cast into the concrete slab and secured to the dryer
legs. The dryer can also be secured using cables and turnbuckles that are fastened to the anchors that are
installed at the edge of the concrete slab.
Table 2-1 General reference for concrete materials needed for each size dryer foundation.
Dryer basket length
Concrete pad size (ft x ft)
Concrete pad size (m x m)
Concrete yards (meters)
Quantity of reinforcing rods
20 in. (50.8 cm) each
Wire mesh sq—ft (sq m )
Steel legs (minimum
quantity)
Anchors
Blocks
Feet (Meters) of 2 x 6
boards
Quantity of turnbuckles
Estimated man-hours
Quantities are approximate and requirements might vary due to site elevations.
Setup times do not include site preparations and the pouring of the concrete pad.
8 12 14 16 18 20 22 26
12 x 18 12 x 22 12 x 24 12 x 26 12 x 28 12 x 30 12 x 32 12 x 36
3.7 x 5.5 3.7 x 6.7 3.7 x 7.3 3.7 x 7.9 3.7 x 8.5 3.7 x 9.1 3.7 x 9.8 3.7 x 11
5.9 (5.4) 7.1 (6.5) 7.7 (7.0) 8.3 (7.6) 8.9 (8.1) 9.2 (8.4) 10.1 (9.2)
6 7 7 8 8 8 9 10
20.0
(216)
8 10 12 12 14 14 16 18
4 6 6 6 8 8 8 10
14 18 18 18 22 22 26 30
14 (4.3) 18 (5.5) 18 (5.5) 18 (5.5) 22 (6.7) 22 (6.7) 26 (7.9) 30 (9.1)
4 6 6 6 8 8 8 10
10 14 18 18 20 22 24 28
24.5
(264)
26.7
(288)
29.0
(312)
31.2
(336)
33.4
(360)
35.7
(384)
11.3
(10.3)
40.1
(432)
Figure 2-3 Recommended locations for external equipment
A
Grain discharge
area
B Fill-hopper
C Gas pipe
location
D Electrical service
location
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Figure 2-4 Cross-section of the concrete for single-module dryers
A
6 in. x 6 in. (15.2 cm x 15.2
cm) reinforcing mesh wire
Figure 2-5 Side and rear view of the portable dryer
B
Grade level C 0.5 in. (1.3 cm) number 4 rein-
forcing bar
A Turnbuckle B
D 2 in. x 6 in. (5.8 cm x 15.2
cm) board
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Front fill option C
E 8 in. X 8 in. X 16 in. (20.3 cm x 20.3 cm x 40.6 cm) concrete
blocks
Front discharge option
3 Dryer Supports
Topics Covered in this Chapter
▪ Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Concrete Blocks
▪ Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Leg Stands
▪ Leg Stand Spacing
▪ Installing Front and Rear Anchor Plates
▪ Installing a Leg Stand to the Dryer Basket Corner
▪ Installing a Leg Stand Along the Dryer’s Frame
▪ Installing the Leg Stands Behind the Hitch Frame
Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Concrete Blocks
Before filling the dryer with grain, the dryer frame must be supported with either concrete blocks or leg
stands. If choosing concrete blocks, follow these guidelines for proper installation:
• Place a 2 x 6 or 2 x 8 board between the dryer frame and the concrete blocks to prevent the dryer
frame from fracturing the concrete blocks.
• To prevent the dryer from overturning, it must be secured to the foundation using cables and turnbuckles that are fastened to anchors in the concrete foundation.
• Do not use the wheels as supports. Wheels are for transporting the dryer when it is empty.
• Place concrete blocks six feet apart on each side of the dryer to support the dryer frame.
NOTE: A minimum of one support for every six feet of basket length is required on each side.
• The blocks must be able to support the weight of a dryer that is filled with grain.
• With the hitch tongue removed, place a concrete block under the hitch mount location.
• The hitch assembly and the fan support must remain in place during operation. The hitch assembly
and fan support are not part of the transport tie down assembly.
• Use shims to provide uniform, level support for all blocks.
• The dryer should be 16 in. (40.6 cm) off the concrete pad to accommodate for clean-out and the use
of auxiliary grain handling equipment.
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Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with Leg Stands
Before filling the dryer with grain, the dryer frame must be supported with either concrete blocks or leg
stands. Leg stands are optional and available in seven different sizes to accommodate various dryer
heights.
Leg Stand Height Options
Leg stands are optional and must be ordered separately from your dryer. If you do not have leg stands,
you must support the dryer with concrete blocks.
Figure 3-1 Leg stand heights
Part number Leg stand height
D01–0408 16 in. (406.4 mm)
D01–1046 18 in. (457.2 mm)
D01–0398 24 in. (609.6 mm)
D01–0399 30 in. (762 mm)
D01–1047 36 in. (914.4 mm)
D01–0582 42 in. (1066.8 mm)
D01–0761 48 in. (1219.2 mm)
Leg Stand Spacing
Correct leg spacing is important to adequately support the dryer during operation. Incorrect spacing might
result in unstable operating conditions.
Leg Spacing for Standard Dryers
Starting at the back corner of the dryer (A), space legs 4 ft (1.22 m) apart and move towards the front (B).
Spacing between the front legs (C) can be 2 ft (0.61 m) or 4 ft (1.22 m), depending on the length of the
dryer.
Figure 3-2 Leg spacing on a standard dryer
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Leg Spacing for X-Stream Dryers
Starting at both the front and back ends of the dryer (A and B), space legs 4 ft (1.22 m) apart working
towards the center of the dryer. Spacing between center legs (C) can be 2 ft (0.61 m) or 4 ft (1.22 m),
depending on the length of the dryer.
Figure 3-3 Leg spacing on an X-Stream dryer
NOTE: The number of dryer legs varies depending on the length of the dryer.
Installing Front and Rear Anchor Plates
To secure the dryer, you must install the front and rear anchor plates to the leg stand bottoms, thereby enabling the legs to be anchored to the concrete foundation.
1. Use a flange bolt (C) and a flange nut (D) to attach the rear leg anchor plate (A) to the bottom of the
leg stand (E).
2. Position the front leg anchor plate (B) below the rear leg anchor plate (A), and use two flange bolts
(C) and flange nuts (D) to attach the anchor plate to the front of the leg stand (E).
3. Secure the leg stand (E) to the concrete foundation using concrete anchor bolts (not supplied).
Figure 3-4 Leg anchor plate assembly
Callout
A
B
C S-6606 5/16 in. - 18 X 3/4 in. zinc grade 5
Part
number
BLK-10057
BLK-10058
Description
Rear leg anchor plate
Front leg anchor plate
flange bolt
D
E
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S-3611 5/16 in. –18 grade 2 flange nut
D01–xxxx For leg stand, refer to Guidelines for
Supporting the Dryer with Leg
Stands, page 16.
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Installing a Leg Stand to the Dryer Basket Corner
If not using concrete blocks, you must install leg stands to the dryer frame at the dryer basket corners to
support the dryer.
What You Should Know
The additional width of the hitch bracket requires the use of an extra shim to install the legs located at the
dryer frame corners.
To install a leg stand to the dryer basket corner:
1. Remove the two existing bolts and nuts from the dryer frame corner (E and F).
2. Align the holes in leg stand (H) with the holes in the dryer frame corner, and fasten in place using the
bolts and nuts that were previously removed (E and F).
3. Align the top hole in the leg stand with the hole in the basket corner leg (G).
4. Fasten the legs together using bolt (B), washer (C), two shims (A), and nut (D).
Figure 3-5 Installing a leg stand to the dryer basket corner
Callout Part number Description
A D01–1221 Shim dryer stand to dryer
B
C S-2121 1/2 in. X 1 3/8 in. flat washer
D S-8506 1/2 in. - 13 zinc flange nut
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S-8856 1/2 in. - 13 X 1 3/4 in. zinc grade 5 flange bolt
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E S-3883 Original bolts installed on dryer (1/2 in. - 13 X 1 3/4 in. zinc
grade 8 HHCS bolt)
F S-6493 Original nuts installed on dryer (1/2 in. - 13 zinc grade 2
deformed lock nut)
G D01–0007 Basket corner leg
H D01–xxxx For leg stand, refer to Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with
Leg Stands, page 16
Installing a Leg Stand Along the Dryer’s Frame
If not using concrete blocks, you must install leg stands to the dryer frame to support the dryer.
1. Remove the two bolts and nuts from the dryer frame at the location where the leg stand is to be
installed (A and B).
2. Align the holes in the leg stand (G) with the holes in the dryer frame, and fasten in place using the
bolts and nuts that were previously removed (A and B).
3. Align the top hole in the leg stand (G) with the hole in the basket leg (F).
4. Fasten the legs together using a bolt (E), shim (C), and nut (D).
5. For a secure fit, use the shim plates (H) to make any minor adjustments to the leg height.
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Figure 3-6 Installing leg stands along dryer frame
Callout Part number Description
A S-3883 Original bolts installed on dryer (1/2 in. - 13 X 1 3/4 in. zinc
grade 8 HHCS bolt)
B S-6493 Original nuts installed on dryer (1/2 in. - 13 zinc grade 2
deformed lock nut)
C D01–1221 Shim dryer stand to dryer
NS S-2121 1/2 in. X 1 3/8 in. flat washer
D S-8506 1/2 in. -13 zinc flange nut
E S-8856 1/2 in. - 13 X 1 3/4 in. zinc grade 5 flange bolt
F D01–0007 Basket corner leg
G D01–xxxx For leg stand, refer to Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with
Leg Stands, page 16
H FC-42077 Shim plate
Installing the Leg Stands Behind the Hitch Frame
Use leg stands behind the hitch frame to appropriately support the dryer.
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1. Position the leg stands (E) behind the hitch frame, and align them with the holes in the rear hitch
cross channel (D).
2. Fasten the legs to the channel using two bolts (B), four washers (C), and two nuts (A) per each leg.
Figure 3-7 Installing leg stands to the hitch assembly
Callout
A
B
C S-2121 1/2 in. X 1 3/8 in. type A plated flat washer
D
E
Part number Description
S-8506 1/2 in. - 13 zinc flange nut
S-8856 1/2 in. - 13 X 1 3/4 in. zinc grade 5 flange bolt
D01–2481
D01–xxxx For leg stand, refer to Guidelines for Supporting the Dryer with
Rear hitch cross channel
Leg Stands, page 16
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