Plenum Temperature Setpoint
The plenum temperature set point will determine the average temperature of air entering the grain columns. To change the burner cycling mode, please refer to Fan/Heater Select topic section of the Initial Setup Parameters chapter.
To change the setting of the plenum temperature follow these instructions:
1. Press the | temps button. |
2. Press | to advance to the next plenum screen or | to change the set point. |
3. | Press the | button to adjust the settings. |
4. | Press the | button to accept the changes. |
STARTUP
Startup Procedure
At the beginning of each harvest and before filling the dryer with grain make sure to inspect the dryer for rodent damage, proper belt and chain tension and missing or damaged safety shields. Test operate the dryer using the pre start check procedures.
1.Before attempting to operate the dryer make sure that all safety shields are in place, all plenum bottom closure panel doors are closed, all rear access doors are closed and all personnel are clear of the grain dryer and grain handling machinery.
2.Turn all selector switches on the control panel to the off position.
3.Turn on the electrical power supply to the dryer, and move the safety disconnect handle mounted on the dryer’s upper power box to on.
4.Turn the control power switch to on. The switch will light up. A copyright message, model number, total running time in hours and minutes, current date and time will appear. At this point the controller will lock out all
other dryer functions. Once the time and date screen appears, press the | button and the dryer will |
perform its safety circuit checks. If a fault is found the cause will be displayed on the LCD. If all safeties do not detect a problem the controller will allow the electronic fuel shutoff valve (Maxon) to be manually opened, if so equipped, and the drying mode switch will light up, indicating that the dryer is ready to be started.
5. Move the load auger switch to manual, and push the dryer power start switch. The top auger will immedi-
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