Portable Dryer Troubleshooting | Safety Precautions |
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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE OPERATION AND SERVICE
SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1.Read and understand the operating manual before trying to operate the dryer.
2.Power supply should be OFF for service of electrical components. Use CAUTION in checking voltage or other procedures requiring power to be ON.
3.Check for gas leaks at all gas pipe connections. If any leaks are de- tected, do not operate the dryer. Shut down and repair before further operation.
4.Never attempt to operate the dryer by jumping or otherwise bypassing any safety devices on the unit.
5.Set pressure regulator to avoid excessive gas pressure applied to burner during ignition and when burner is in operation. Do not exceed maxi- mum recommended drying temperature.
6.Keep the dryer clean. Do not allow fine material to accumulate in the plenum or drying chamber.
7.Use CAUTION in working around high speed fans, gas burners, augers and auxiliary conveyors which START AUTOMATICALLY.
8.Do not operate in any area where combustible material will be drawn into the fan.
9.Before attempting to remove and reinstall any propeller, make certain to read the recommended procedure listed within the servicing section of the manual.
10.Clean grain is easier to dry. Fine material increases resistance to airflow and requires removal of extra moisture.
This product is intended for the use of grain handling only. Any other use is considered a misuse of the product.
Some edges of the product components can be sharp. It is recommended that each component of this product be examined to determine if there are any safety considerations to be taken. Any and all necessary personal protective equipment should be worn at all tines when handling, assem- bling, installing and operation of the product and/or components.
Guards are removed for illustration purpose only. All guards must be in place before/during operation.
Use Caution in the
Operation of this
Equipment
The design and manufacture of this dryer is directed toward operator safety. However, the very nature of a grain dryer having a gas burner, high voltage electrical equipment and high speed rotating parts, does present a hazard to personnel, which can not be completely safeguarded against, without interfering with ef- ficient operation and reasonable ac- cess to components.
Use extreme caution in working around high speed fans,
KEEP THE DRYER CLEAN DO NOT ALLOW FINE MATERIAL TO ACCUMULATE IN THE PLENUM CHAMBER OR SURROUNDING THE
OUTSIDE OF THE DRYER
Continued safe, dependable opera- tion of automatic equipment de- pends, to a great degree, upon the owner. For a safe and dependable drying system, follow the recom- mendations within this manual, and make it a practice to regularly in- spect the operation of the unit for any developing problems or unsafe conditions.
Take special note of the safety pre- cautions listed at left before attempt- ing to operate the dryer.
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