Hopper Installation Guide
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Preparing for Installation
There are many options and pieces available for the drying hopper – look over the
entire manual and all pieces that were received before assembling the hopper to
make sure things are installed correctly.
The drying hopper system is easy to install if you plan the location and prepare the
installation area properly.
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Make sure the installation area provides:
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Grounded power sources supplying the correct voltage and current for your
drying system components.
Check each component’s serial tag for the correct
amps, voltage, phase, and cycles. Field wiring to each drying hopper component
should be completed by trained, qualified personnel. All electrical wiring should
comply with your region’s electrical codes.
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Minimum clearance for safe operation and maintenance.
Refer to the component
manuals supplied with your specific drying system to determine minimum system
clearances needed for each system component.
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A mounting area that will support the weight of the fully loaded drying hopper,
floor stand, and the other drying system components.
Refer to the specifications
supplied with your drying system for the weights of each system component.
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A source of water for the aftercooler in the dryer.
(If equipped) The water source
must be tower, city, or chiller water at temperatures of 45° to 85°F {7° to 29°C}.
Refer to the specifications supplied with your system for the flow rate.
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If the heat sources supplied with your Drying System are GasTracs, the
installation location must provide for exhaust flues and gas lines that meet all
applicable local, regional, and national codes.
Ideally, each GasTrac should have
a dedicated vertical stack that exits the building through a rain-protected roof
penetration.
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Material and conveying lines installed.
If you plan to use vacuum loaders to fill
the drying hopper, install conveying lines to the hopper location as well as other
utilities your loading system may require.