SPECIAL
‐
SUNFLOWER
1
01/01/16
SUNFLOWER
DRYING
RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR
DELUX
GRAIN
DRYERS
The
following
information
concerns
the
drying
of
sunflowers
in
delux
dryers.
This
material
has
been
specially
prepared
to
assist
the
operator
in
the
safe
and
effective
operation
of
the
dryer
for
this
purpose.
It
is
very
important
to
completely
read
and
understand
these
recommendations
and
precautions
prior
to
attempting
to
dry
sunflowers
!!!
SUNFLOWER
DRYING
PRECAUTIONS
1.
Refer
to
your
service
manual
for
suggested
drying
temperature
settings.
2.
Clean
sunflowers
prior
to
drying.
3.
Harvest
when
seeds
are
below
20%
moisture
content.
Moisture
above
20%
adversely
affects
the
flow
characteristics
of
the
sunflower
seeds.
4.
Never
leave
dryer
unattended
while
drying
sunflowers.
5.
All
Delux
dryers
are
equipped
with
meter
roll
unloading
systems
and
should
be
checked
for
uniform
grain
movement
by
observing
downward
movement
of
sunflowers
in
the
grain
columns
and
by
occasionally
stopping
the
load
operation
to
observe
the
level
of
the
top
surface
of
the
grain.
If
movement
is
not
uniform,
open
appropriate
clean
‐
out
doors
and
inspect
for
possible
obstructions
or
grain
bridging.
All
Delux
dryers
should
also
be
completely
unloaded
daily
for
cleaning
and
inspection
inside
the
grain
columns.
6.
Keep
the
dryer
clean.
Periodically
inspect
and
clean
inside
plenum
and
cooling
chambers,
along
with
the
area
surrounding
the
dryer.
Fine
hairs
and
fibers
common
to
sunflowers
can
be
drawn
into
the
fan
‐
heater
unit(s),
increasing
the
risk
of
fire.
7.
Be
prepared
in
case
of
fire.
Have
a
hose
and/or
fire
extinguisher
near
the
dryer.
Small
fires
(sometimes
called
flares)
can
be
extinguished
by
shutting
off
the
airflow
and
applying
water
to
the
overheated
area.
More
excessive
fires
may
require
complete
unloading
of
the
dryer
onto
the
ground.
Do
not
unload
into
a
storage
bin.
8.
Check
the
dryer
for
a
buildup
of
waxy
material
that
may
accumulate
on
auger
flighting
and
other
surfaces
when
handling
sunflowers
(especially
with
higher
moisture
sunflowers).
If
buildup
is
excessive,
it
should
be
removed.
9.
Do
not
over
dry.
Sunflowers
dry
easily
and
over
drying
can
increase
the
risk
of
fire.
Safe
storage
moisture
content
is
9%
for
sunflower
seeds.
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