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PNEG-1820CE

 CE Compliant Top Dry Series 2000 Autoflow

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13. Start-Up Procedure

Initial Dryer Start-Up

1. With Control Power switch OFF, turn ON the main power supply.

2. Pull out all Emergency Stop switches.

3. Set the switches as follows:

Moisture Control switch - “ON”

Aeration Fan switch - “AUTO”

Load Auger switch - “OFF”

Fan switch - “AUTO”

Heater switch - “AUTO”

Dump switch - “AUTO”

Dry and Hold switch - “OFF”

4. Make sure there is wet grain in the wet supply tank.

5. Turn control power “ON” position.

6. The screen will display a copyright message and software version number.

7. The screen should read “STOPPED”. The chamber high level and the chamber low level should both 

read “NO”.

8. Set the dry timer using the drying charts for the specific bin size, fan and heater size, drying 

temperature and grain input moisture content.

9. Set the dump timer as follows:

18' Diameter bin = 30 Seconds

21' Diameter bin = 33 Seconds

24' Diameter bin = 36 Seconds

27' Diameter bin = 39 Seconds

30' Diameter bin = 42 Seconds

36' Diameter bin = 36 Seconds

10. Set all other delays and timers as prescribed in the electronic monitoring control section 

on Page 16

 

of this manual.

11. Press the Reset button for timer changes to take effect immediately.

Summary of Contents for TopDry CE 2000 Autoflow

Page 1: ...PNEG 1820CE CE Compliant Top Dry Series 2000 Autoflow Operators Manual PNEG 1820CE Date 01 20 14...

Page 2: ...2 PNEG 1820CE CE Compliant Top Dry Series 2000 Autoflow...

Page 3: ...7 Control System 16 Electronic Monitoring Control System 16 Chapter 8 Fill System Control Box 19 Chapter 9 Error Messages and Valve Proving System 22 Error Messages 22 Valve Proving System 24 High Gas...

Page 4: ...this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment and may lead to serious injury or death DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to...

Page 5: ...manual Keep the manual available for operators and maintenance technicians Make sure all operators are aware of potential hazards risks and safe operating procedures Never enter the dryer when it is...

Page 6: ...ator Noise Sound levels around the fan and heater may exceed 80 dBa Avoid working in this area and wear hearing defenders FOR GUIDANCE OR ASSISTANCE ON ANY ISSUES RELATING TO THE SAFE USE OF THE TOP D...

Page 7: ...e safe operating and safety procedures for this auger 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 t...

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Page 11: ...r Maximum Air Minimum Air Maximum Static Minimum Static Maximum Heat Minimum Heat Maximum Burner Pressure Minimum Burner Pressure Orifice I D Maximum Gas Flow kW m3 s m3 s Pa Pa kW kW mBar mBar mm m3...

Page 12: ...Machine to Earth Connection The dryer must be connected to earth In most cases this will be via the earth supply provided with the power supply Where no earth is supplied or for generator supplies a g...

Page 13: ...y the maximum fuel flow given in fuel specifications Table on Page 11 Alternatively and external vaporizer may be used For twin fan units double the fuel flow Primary pressure regulation is required a...

Page 14: ...the grain will be dumped when it reaches the temperature set point and the dry timer has reached zero When ON the switch is lit when the grain is below set point Control Power Switch Turns ON OFF powe...

Page 15: ...Switch Controls the operation of the burner s Switch is lit when the burner is ON Small lights above and below the heater switch indicate if the burner s are in high fire or low fire AUTO Burner s li...

Page 16: ...e Dry Cool and Unload Timers These set the dry cool and dump cycle times The timer settings are displayed above the Timer button To alter the setting 1 Press the Dry Cool or Unload Timer button 2 Pres...

Page 17: ...ying Chamber Upper Level switch has detected grain Set the timer so that grain covers the Upper Level switch but does not reach the Chamber Overflow switch OUT OF GRAIN DELAY This allows the dryer to...

Page 18: ...fill 1 and fill 2 system timers on Page 19 SELECT DRYER TYPE Use the increase and decrease select dryer model AF3 Three 3 drying fan Autoflow AF2 Two 2 drying fan Autoflow AF1 Single drying fan Autofl...

Page 19: ...m 2 0 OFF 1 Manual ON AUTO Operates under dryer control Aeration fan 0 OFF 1 Manual ON AUTO Operates under dryer control Emergency Stop switch This switch will stop the dryer when pushed and should be...

Page 20: ...8 Fill System Control Box 20 PNEG 1820CE CE Compliant Top Dry Series 2000 Autoflow Figure 8B Ignitor and Flame Probe Assemblies Flame probe Ignitor A B C D E F G G H K I J...

Page 21: ...t Ref Description A C Flame Probe Assembly Network A Boot 8 mm Silicone 90 B Flame Sensor 6 Long Rod C Flame Sensor Bracket D H Ignitor Assembly D Dual Probe Ignitor Bracket E Ignitor Air Deflector An...

Page 22: ...ousing high limit must be manually reset Plenum High Limit The dryer plenum has gone over temperature The plenum high limit resets automatically when cooled The low fire gas pressure needs to be lower...

Page 23: ...there is grain against the Drying Chamber Low Level Rotary switch the dryer can be re started by pressing the Stop switch to clear the error and then the Start switch Wet Supply Empty Press Enter to D...

Page 24: ...t up if the valve is leaky See Figure 9A Figure 9A Check the light status on the VPS Red light indicates leaky valve VPS is reset by pressing the Reset button High Gas Pressure Switch In addition to t...

Page 25: ...ressure test nipple into main solenoid inlet flange Attach hand bellows and pressure gauge Pressurise gas train with air to 35 kPa 350 mBar Check for pressure loss at gauge Use leak detection to test...

Page 26: ...ure to approx 10 C above ambient Light burners On low fire adjust high low valve minimum setting to give pressure as per fuel specifications Table on Page 11 7 Read pressure at burner gauge See Figure...

Page 27: ...tion of the dryer as follows Never enter a bin where grain is present Set Control Switches Moisture Control switch ON Aeration Fan switch OFF Load Auger switch OFF Fan switch OFF Heater switch OFF Dum...

Page 28: ...een will be displayed See Figure 11A Figure 11A Top Dry Component Placement Ref Description A Aeration Fan B Fill System Control Box Mounted at Eye Level C Cable Route D Actuator E Autoflow Control Bo...

Page 29: ...completely open The dump chutes should hinge smoothly Turn Dump switch to AUTO position and press the Stop switch The chutes should raise Power Start Button Ensure there is grain in the wet supply tan...

Page 30: ...h the drying fan running adjust the air switch so that it just stops sensing airflow then increase the air switch sensitivity by 1 full turn Figure 11B Air Switch Adjustment Repeat on the slave unit f...

Page 31: ...ll close and the dry timer will start to count down After a 20 seconds purge delay the fan heater unit s will ignite When the plenum temperature reaches the cycle set point the fan heater unit s will...

Page 32: ...he Drying Chamber Low Level switch the unit can be re started by pressing the Start switch When the Start switch is pressed the screen on the dryer control panel will read press enter to dry remaining...

Page 33: ...l display a copyright message and software version number 7 The screen should read STOPPED The chamber high level and the chamber low level should both read NO 8 Set the dry timer using the drying cha...

Page 34: ...mperature reaches the grain temperature set point the dryer should continue to the dump cycle 19 The dump chutes should lower grain should dump from the drying chamber into the storage chamber and the...

Page 35: ...all the wet grain has been loaded into the drying chamber and turn OFF the Moisture Control switch 2 Set the time on the dry timer for twice the recommended amount using the charts for the specific b...

Page 36: ...36 PNEG 1820CE CE Compliant Top Dry Series 2000 Autoflow NOTES...

Page 37: ...H 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...

Page 38: ...e carefully followed in all cases Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made GSI Group 1004 E Illinois St Assumption IL 62510 0020 Phone 1 217 226 4421 Fax 1 217...

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