1. Safety
PNEG-1901CE
CE Compliant Downwind Centrifugal Heater Installation and Operation
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Precautions to Reduce Risk of Fire
Combustion equipment presents a risk of fire. To reduce this, follow this procedure at least every
20 working days. Protective equipment required for this task shall be determined by risk assessment.
1. Do not smoke or use naked flames.
2. Shut down and purge heater, plenum and connected areas.
3. Lock out electrical supply.
4. Lock out fuel supply.
5. Open access panels and check for build-up of dust or other combustible debris.
6. Using an industrial vacuum cleaner, clean the plenum.
Do not use compressed air.
7. If fitted, open plenum clean-out doors and blow out excess dust and chaff.
8. Check inside other dryer accesses and clean as required.
9. Check all personnel are out of the dryer, close and lock all accesses before re-starting drying.
10. This procedure may be carried out more regularly in conditions of extreme dust and dirt.
Exercise great caution when drying highly flammable grains and seeds. For example rapeseed, canola,
linseed, sunflower and milo.
1. All grain and seed must be whole (minimal cracked or crushed), clean and dust free.
2. Dry at low temperatures (< 40°C).
3. Avoid dust and chaff being drawn into the fan and heater.
4. Keep the fan, heater, drying plenum and ducts clean at all times.
5. In the event of a fire (or suspected fire).
• Shut down the entire dryer.
• Turn OFF fuel at the tank or supply valve.
• Shut off and lock electrical power.
• Evacuate the area.
• Call the fire department.