Meridian 1505 SC, Owner'S Manual

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4-6 04.2020
Owner’s Manual: Corrugated Hopper Combos
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Grain normally is harvested when its moisture
content is low enough to allow for long term
storage without a deterioration in grain quality
or spoilage.
Unfortunately, farmers have always faced crop
maturity variations, adverse weather conditions
and labor shortages that require harvesting
before the moisture content of the grain will
allow safe, Iong term storage. Storage problems
can range from localized hot spots to complete
deterioration and spoilage. Depending on the
moisture content, the grain can go down from
premium quality until, in the worst case, it is
unfit for both human and animal consumption.
Meridian Manufacturing Inc. offers an
inexpensive grain drying method called
“aeration”. This involves forcing outside air
into the bottom of the bin to reduce moisture
content, lower the temperature of the material
and maintain grain quality. No external heating
is required, but a low temperature heater to aid
drying in adverse weather conditions is needed.
The only extra energy is that needed to force air
through the grain.
Meridian® has an optional ducting system that is
installed in the factory. They also have a smaller
version which can be installed in the field.
The internally mounted rocket provides uniform
air flow and drying throughout the bin. The
innovative hollow duct design is formed by a
self-cleaning perforated metal screen to allow
air to disperse through the grain in all directions.
Each customer can chose which ducting system
they want for their storage system. Some must
be ordered from, and installed at the factory and
others can be field installed.
Review the table on the next page, to select the
system that works best with your application.
Fig 18 - AirMax™ Aeration systems
Vertical Aeration One-Piece
Vertical Aeration Sectional
Fig 19 - AirMax™ Inline fan
Fig 20 - AirMax™ Centrifugal fan
4.3 MERIDIAN AIRMAX™
Removable Horizontal Aeration