GSI PNEG-338 User Manual
PNEG-338
Portable Dryer Installation
and Towing
Installation and Towing Manual
PNEG-338
Date: 11-28-12
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Table of Contents
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4
Chapter 2 Safety ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Guidelines .................................................................................................................................. 5
Emergency Stop Switch ................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..................................................... 6
Safety Instructions ..................... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ..................................................... 6
Safety Precautions .................................... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... .................................. 7
Safety Sign-Off Sheet ........................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 Safety Alert Decals ..................................... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................................... 9
Chapter 4 Transporting the Dryer ...................................................................................................................... 13
Chapter 5 Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Location of the Dryer ..................................................................................................................... ... ... 14
Foundation .............................................................................................................................. ... ... ... ... 14
Supporting the Dryer ........................................................................................................................... 14
Supporting the Dryer with the Optional Steel Support Legs ................... .................... ................... ...... 14
Wet Grain Supply ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... .......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ...................... 14
Dry Grain Removal .............................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 6 Foundation Layout Typical of Dryer Line ........................................................................................ 16
Chapter 7 Foundation Specifications for Dryer ................................................................................................ 17
Chapter 8 Fuel Connection ................................................................................................................................. 18
Liquid Propane (LP) ........ .......................................... .... ... ... .......................................... ... ....... ... ... ...... 18
Natural Gas (N) ................................................................................................................................... 19
Chapter 9 Electrical Power Supply ..................................................................................................................... 21
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................................... 21
Transformers and Wiring Voltage Drop ............................................................................................... 21
Power Supply Disconnect ............................................................................................................. ... ... 21
Machine to Earth Grounding ............................................................................................................ ... 21
Proper Installation of Ground Rod ....................................................................................................... 22
Connecting Auxiliary Conveyors ......................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 10 Electrical Load Information ............................................................................................................. 23
Chapter 11 Warranty ............................................................................................................................................ 31
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1. Introduction
READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could
result in personal injury or equipment damage.
INSPECT the shipment immediately upon arrival. The customer is responsible for ensuring that all
quantities are correct. The customer should report and note any damage or shortage on the bill of lading
to justify their claim to the transport company.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD BE CONSIDERED a permanent part of your equipment and should be easily
accessible when needed.
This warranty provides you the assurance that the company will back its products when defects appear
within the warranty period. In some circumstances, the company also provides field improvements, often
without charge to the customer, even if the product is out of warranty. Should the equipment be abused,
or modified to change its performance beyond the factory specifications, the warranty will become void
and field improvements may be denied.
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2. Safety
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
NOTICE
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.
Personnel operating or working around electric fans should read this manual. This
manual must be delivered with the equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual
and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment.
WARNING! BE ALERT!
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.
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2. Safety
WARNING
Pushing the emergency stop switch does not interrupt the main power to the
upper control box panel.
Emergency Stop Switch
The emergency stop switch is located on the upper control box door. Pushing the emergency stop switch
will interrupt the control power and stop all dryer functions.
Figure 2A
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 that 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. Safety precautions may be
required from the personnel. Avoid any alterations to the equipment. Such alterations may p roduce a very
dangerous situation where SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH may occur.
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.
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2. Safety
CAUTION
Keep the dryer clean. Do not allow fine material to accumulate in the plenum
chamber or surrounding the outside of the dryer.
Safety Precautions
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1. Read and understand the operating manual before trying to operate the dryer.
2. NEVER operate the dryer while the guards are removed.
3. Power supply should be OFF for service of electrical components. Use CAUTION in checking voltage
or other procedures that require the power to be ON.
4. Check for gas leaks at all gas pipe connections. If any leaks are detected, DO NOT operate dryer.
Shut down and repair before further operation.
5. NEVER attempt to operate the dryer by jumping or otherwise bypassing any safety devices on
the unit.
6. Set pressure regulator to avoid excessive gas pressure to burner during ignition and when burner is
in operation. DO NOT exceed maximum recommended drying temperature.
7. Keep the dryer clean. Clean grain is easier to dry. Fine material increases resistance to airflow
and requires removal of extra moisture. DO NOT allow fine material to accumulate in the
plenum chamber.
8. Keep auger drive belts tight enough to prevent slippage.
9. Use CAUTION in working around high speed fans, gas burners, augers and auxiliary conveyors
which can all START AUTOMATICALLY.
10. DO NOT operate in any area where combustible material will be drawn into the fan.
11. BEFORE attempting to remove and reinstall any propeller, read the procedure listed in the service
section of the manual.
12. Match the capacities of auxiliary conveyors to dryer auger capacities.
USE CAUTION IN THE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT
This dryer is designed and manufactured to maximize operator safety. However, grain dryers have
inherently hazardous components: a gas burner, high voltage electrical equipment, high speed rotating
parts, etc. It is not possible to fully safeguard again st all hazards withou t impeding efficient op eration and
reasonable access to components. Therefore, a careful and knowledgeable owner/operator is the best
insurance against an accident.
Use extreme caution when working around high speed fans, gas fired heaters, augers and auxiliary
conveyers, which may start without warning when the dryer is operating on automatic control.
Continued safe, dependable operation of automatic equipment depends, to a great degree, upon the
owner. For a safe and dependable drying system, follow the recomm endations within this manual and make
it a practice to regularly inspect the operation of the unit for any deve loping problems o r unsafe conditions.
Take special note of all safety precautions before attempting to operate the dryer.
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2. Safety
Safety Sign-Off Sheet
As a requirement of O.S.H.A., it is necessary for the employer to train the employee in the safe operating
and safety procedures for this equipment. This sign-off sheet is provided for your convenience and
personal record keeping. All unqualified persons are to stay out of the work area at all times. It is strongly
recommended that another qualified person who knows the shut down procedure be in the area in the
event of an emergency.
Date Employee Name Supervisor Name
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3. Safety Alert Decals
HIGH VOLTAGE.
Will cause serious
injury or death.
Lockout power
before servicing.
DC-1224
Decal: DC-889
Decal DC-889 has two (2) locations. One is located
inside the fan/heater control box and another one is
on the dryer upper control box door next to the main
power disconnect.
Decal: DC-1224
Decal DC-1224 is located in two (2) places on the fan/heater control box.
One is located on the lid and another one is on the front of the fan/heater
control box. An additional location for this decal is inside the upper control
box for the dryer.
The GSI Group recommends contacting your local power company and having a representative survey
your installation so the wiring is compatible with their system and adequate power is supplied to your unit.
Safety decals should be read and understood by all people in the grain handling area.
If a decal is damaged or is missing, contact:
Decals
1004 E. Illinois St.
Assumption, IL. 62510
Phone: 1-217-226-4421
A free replacement will be sent to you.
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3. Safety Alert Decals
Moving parts can crush
and cut. Keep hands
clear. Do not operate
without guards in place.
Failure to do so could
result in serious injury.
DC-972
WARNING!
Automatically controlled
belt drive can start at
anytime. Keep hands
clear. Failure to do so
could result in serious
injury.
DC-971
Decal: DC-972
Decal DC-972 is located on the bottom auger belt guard and the front bearing plate (which
is visible when the bottom auger belt guard is removed). An alternate location would be at
the rear of the dryer for portable dryers equipped with the Front Discharge Option.
Decal: DC-971
Decal DC-971 is located on the bottom auger belt guard and the front bearing plate (which
is visible when the bottom auger belt guard is removed). An alternate location would be at
the rear of the dryer for portable dryers equipped with the
Front Discharge Option
.
An additional location for decal DC-971 is the top auger belt guard (one on the belt
guard cover and one inside on the belt guard body visible when the belt guard cover
is removed).
Decal: DC-974
Decal DC-974 has several different locations. Two (2) are located on the front end panel
below the fan/heater. Two (2) are located on the rear end panel below the rear access
door. T wo (2) are located on the auger discharge box (one on the outside top and one on
the inside of the flapper lid next to the discharge mercury switch). One more of these
decals is located inside the plenum on the rear plenum closure door just inside the rear
access door.
Rotating auger will crush
and cut. Auto equipment
can start at anytime. Do not
enter until electric power is
locked in off position. Failure
to do so will result in serious
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injury or death.
DC-974
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