Airstream PNEG-339 manual

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    1 PNEG -339 1100 SERIES SINGLE F AN PORT ABLE DR YER MODELS A I R S T R E A M G R A I N C O N D I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M S D RYER O P E RATION A N D S E R V I C E M A N U A L 1 9 9 7[...]

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    3 Warranty....................................................................................................................... 4 Safety First................................................................................................................... 5 Safety Alert Decals.....................................................................[...]

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    4 W ARRANTY EXCEPT FOR THE ABOVE STATED EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTIES, GSI MAKES NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF MER- CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE IN CONNECTION WITH (i) PROD- UCT MANUFACTURED OR SOLD BY GSI OR (ii) ANY ADVICE, INSTRUCTION, RECOMMENDATION OR SUGGEST[...]

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    5 ROOF W ARNING, OPERA TION & SAFETY ROOF DAMA GE W ARNING AND DISCLAIMER WARNING! BE ALERT! Personnel operating or working around electric fans should read this manual. This manual must be delivered with the equipment to its owner. Failure to read this manual and its safety instructions is a misuse of the equipment. The symbol shown is used to[...]

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    6 Three decals displayed on all Airstream Dryers. Belt drives, chain driven meter rolls and combustible fuels must be treated with caution. SAFETY ALERT DECALS[...]

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    7 1. Read and understand the operating manual before trying to operate the dryer. 2. Never operate the dryer while the guards are removed. 3 . Power supply should be OFF for service of electrical components . Use CAUTION in checking voltage or other procedures requiring power to be ON. 4 . Check for gas leaks at all gas pipe connections. If any lea[...]

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    8 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL This switch turns the power ON or OFF to the moisture control ther- mostat . It lights up when the grain column temperature is below the thermostat set point. MOISTURE CONTROL SWIT CH (2) Figure 1: The grain dryer control panel with the Electronic Monitoring Control System in the upper right panel. DR YER CONTROL P ANEL FEA T[...]

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    9 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL FAN SWIT CH (7) This is used to select the opera- tion of the load auger . In both the AUTO and MANUAL position the load auger will operate if the dryer is low on grain, and will automati- cally shut off when the dryer is full. In the AUTO position only, the dryer will shut down after a prede- termined period of time set on t[...]

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    10 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL The Airstream Dryer Control Panel. L OW SPEED METERING ROLL POTENTIOMETER (10) matic moisture control feature of the dryer is utilized. • Set the speed of the metering rolls during continuous flow op- eration when the moisture control is not used. • Set the rate of grain discharge from the dryer during the unload cycle o[...]

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    11 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL SETTING THE DRY (16), COOL (17) AND UNL OAD (18) BA TCH TIMERS ELECTRONIC MONITORING CONTROL SYSTEM (14) Figure 2: The Airtream Electronic Monitoring Control System These switches are used to set the cycle times in the STAGED BATCH DRYING MODE only. The DRYING MODE switch must be in the STAGED BATCH position. The cur- rent s[...]

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    12 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL When operating the dryer the LCD display will show the DRYER MODE OF OPERATION on the first line, the BUSHELS PER HOUR or the ME- TERING ROLL RPM on the second line and the TOTAL BUSHELS dried on the third line. By pressing the BPH/RPM/TOTAL BU button the second line will alternate between the METERING ROLL RPM's or the[...]

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    13 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL SAFETY CIRCUIT SHUTDOWN MESSA GES BURNER V APOR HIGH TEMPERA TURE L OWER ADJUST ABLE GRAIN HIGH TEMPERA TURE METERING ROLL DRIVE SYSTEM FAIL UR E A shutdown has occurred due to an auxiliary installed safety feature. The LP gas vapor temperature sen- sor located in the gas pipe train downstream from the vaporizer, has opened [...]

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    14 Moisture Control Switch-ON Moisture Control Thermostat-MAXI- MUM TEMPERATURE Load Switch-OFF Unload Switch-OFF Fan Switch-OFF Burner Switch-OFF Out of Grain Timer-8 MINUTE Load Delay-30 SECONDS Unload Delay-30 SECONDS Metering Roll Speed-LOW AND HIGH SPEED SETTINGS PUT ON ZERO Dry Timer-60 MINUTE Cool timer-20 MINUTE Unload timer-10 SECONDS Mode[...]

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    15 DR YER PRE ST ART CHECKS The metering roll access area. With the grain supply SHUT OFF, quickly bump the LOAD AUGER switch to MANUAL, and see if the load auger rotates clockwise as viewed from the drive end, or coun- terclockwise if the dryer is a front load model. If the wet grain supply auxiliary is wired to the dryer it should also rotate in [...]

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    16 DR YER PRE ST ART CHECKS TERING ROLL SPEED should in- crease. Turning either knob coun- terclockwise will decrease the speed. Make sure the drive chain tension is properly adjusted and all sections of the metering rolls ro- tate. Turn the UNLOAD switch OFF after these checks are complete. The bottom auger will continue to run for 30 seconds afte[...]

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    17 DR YER PRE ST ART CHECKS ST AGED BA TCH CHECK DR YER SHUTDOWN To shutdown the dryer, first CLOSE the FUEL SUPPLY VALVE at the tank or valve along the fuel line. If the burner is operating, let the dryer run out of fuel, and it will shutdown automatically due to loss of flame. CLOSE the FUEL VALVE at the dryer, and press the DRYER POWER STOP butt[...]

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    18 DRYER ST ART UP 1. Turn the CONTROL POWER switch to ON. 2. After the date and time appear on screen, press the RESET button. 3. Push the dryer POWER START switch. 4. OPEN the main FUEL SUPPLY VALVE on the tank if using LP gas, or OPEN the FUEL SUP PLY LINE if using natural gas. CONTINUOUS FL O W OPERA TION CONTINUOUS FL OW AND CONTINUOUS BA TCH [...]

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    19 DRYER ST ART UP the final moisture content is to be 15% (10% removal). Using the all heat dryeration process, the estimated drying time is 60 minutes (10 x 6). 10 . While operating the dryer adjust the METERING ROLL dials to the recommended settings. See the chart on page 00. 11 . To move grain through the dryer turn the MOISTURE CONTROL switch [...]

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    20 DRYER ST ART UP button. The controller will start all the dryer components in their proper order. If any of the se- lected switches are improperly positioned for staged batch dry- ing, the display will indicate the proper switch position, and will not allow the dryer to operate until the position of the switch is corrected. 14. To shutdown the d[...]

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    21 DR YER ST ART UP 1100 SERIES BA T CH TIMER SETTINGS Initial Moisture 17% 18% 19% 20% 21% 22% 23% 24% 25% 26% 27% 28% 29% 30% 31% 32% 33% 34% 35% Moisture Removed 2 pts. 3 pts. 4 pts. 5 pts. 6 pts. 7 pts. 8 pts. 9 pts. 10 pts. 11 pts. 12 pts. 13 pts. 14 pts. 15 pts. 16 pts. 17 pts. 18 pts. 19 pts. 20 pts. Approx. Dry Time 16 min. 21 min. 26 min 3[...]

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    22 FULL ST ART UP CHECK FILLING THE DRYER Standard electrical safety practices and codes should be used when working with a dryer. Refer to the National Electric Code Standard Handbook by the National Fire Pro- tection Association. A qualified elec- trician should make all wiring instal- lations. AL W A YS DISCONNECT AND L OCK OUT POWER BEFORE WORK[...]

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    23 QUICK ST ART UP PROCEDURE ST ARTING THE DRYER This start up procedure is for a cold start on wet grain for continuous flow operation. 1. Set the MAXON or FAST ACTION HAND VALVE on the incoming fuel line to the ON position. 2. Make sure the MOISTURE CONTROL switch is in the OFF position. 3. Turn the FAN switch (or switches if a multi-fan dryer) t[...]

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    24 QUICK ST ART UP PROCEDURE the burner from the regulator are warm to the touch (not hot and cold). The vaporizer can be adjusted two ways: •Loosen the bolt in the hinging mechanism and swing it to a hotter or cooler position, or •Loosen the two bolts in the hinge pipe and slide the vaporizer in or out to a cooler or hotter position. Either on[...]

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    25 QUICK ST ART UP PROCEDURE will not have your grain moisture adjusted exactly where you want it, but will be a good place to start initially. A little different moisture at the bottom of the storage bin is not usually a problem as long as you have full floor aeration. 11. After the run time in step 10 you are ready to adjust the moisture con- tro[...]

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    26 QUICK ST ART UP PROCEDURE ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTROL 1. Each 5 ° on the MOISTURE CONTROL changes the output moisture by about 1%. Example: 100 ° is set, producing 16% corn out, however, 17% corn out is needed. Reduce the MOISTURE CONTROL tempera- ture by 5 ° to 95 °. This should change the moisture out to about 17%. To make the corn come[...]

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    27 QUICK ST ART UP PROCEDURE[...]

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    28 1100 SERIES SERVICE GUIDE[...]

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    29 SERVICE SEASONAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE * The bearings have been lubricated at the factory, thus no lubrication should be added before start up. Hours of Service per Year 5000 Continuous Normal Applications Seasonal Service (motor is idle for 6 months or more) Continuous high ambient tempera- tures, dirty or moist locations, high vibrations or w[...]

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    30 SERVICE SUGGESTED LUBRICANTS Insulation Class A & B A & B F & H Consistency Medium Medium Medium Type Polyurea Polyurea Polyurea Grease Shell Dolium R Shell Dolium R Shell Dolium R Frame Type 215T & Smaller 254 & Larger All Note: All of the auger and meter- ing roll bearings are lifetime lubri- cated and do not require servic[...]

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    31 SERVICE F AN PROPELL OR REMOV AL AND INST ALLA TION The fan propellor is secured to the motor shaft by the use of a taper- lock bushing, motor shaft key and three cap screws . CAUTION: Although the taper-lock method of retaining the propellor onto the motor shaft is simple, it is essential that the following points be read carefully and fully un[...]

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    32 SERVICE FAN MOTOR REMOV AL AND INST ALLA TION The position of the fan motor provides easy access for service. shims (if required) between mo- tor bas e and plate . REINSTALL motor mount bolts and washer . Do not fully tighten at this time. 6. REINSTALL conduit and wires through hole in fan/heater housing and carefully CON- NECT all electrical wi[...]

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    33 HEA TER P ARTS REMOV AL AND INST ALLA TION b. Use a dependable brand of high temperature pipe caulking compound when assembling gas connections. Apply only a light coating onto male threaded end of fittings. c. Solenoid valves and gas regula- tors are directional and must be properly installed. Do not attempt to connect gas solenoid valve by app[...]

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    34 METERING ROLL SERVICING SERVICE tional adjustment as it is completely controlled from the control box. 3. Speed reducer gear box : The direct drive gear box provides the required speed reduction, and transmits power to the me- tering rolls through a drive chain arrangement. The gear box does not require adjustment. The drive chain should also be[...]

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    35 SERVICE HOW TO DETERMINE A METERING ROLL PROBLEM To determine if the metering prob- lem is from blockage, perform the following test with the power off. Remove the drive chain by loosen- ing the motor mounting bolts. Refer to photo, and place a pipe wrench on the hub of the roller chain sprocket, on the left hand metering roll at the drive end o[...]

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    46 SERVICE TROUBLE ANAL YSIS PROCEDURE A multimeter is required for some of the following check-out procedures. Before performing any tests, make certain if the dryer power supply is 1 phase, 230 volt, or 3 phase, 230 or 460 volt. • The burner circuit is 120 volts AC on all standard U. S. production models. • The control circuit to the motor st[...]

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    47 SERVICE Problem Display shows "MOTOR OVERLOAD" message. Display shows "BURNER 1 VAPOR HIGH TEMPERATURE" message. Display shows "BURNER 1 WARNING FLAME NOT DETECTED" message. Display shows "FAN 1 HOUSING HIGH TEMPERATURE" message. Display shows "GRAIN DISCHARGE WARNING" message. Display shows &quo[...]

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    48 SERVICE Problem Display shows "FAN 1 FAILURE-NO AIRFLOW" message. Display shows "FAN 1 CANNOT START-CHECK AIR SWITCH" message. Fan motor will not start. Top auger will not start. Bottom auger will not start. Grain not moving through columns. Possible Cause The air switch contacts have opened, indicating the fan may not be tur[...]

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    49 SERVICE Possible Cause 1. Check the dryer for fine material buildup inside the columns. 2. Avoid leaving the dryer columns full for long periods at a time (2-3 days) while not operating the dryer or during rainy weather. 3. Empty the dryer. Keep the dryer clean! Do not allow fine material to gather in the plenum chamber. 4. It may be necessary t[...]

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    50 SERVICE Possible Cause 1. Check the gas pressure reading on the gauge. Problem may be due to insufficient gas regulator setting. Tempo- rarily decrease the hi-lo fire thermostat setting to verify that the thermostat will function and cause the burner to cycle. If burner will cycle at the reduced thermostat setting, it indicates that the problem [...]

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    51 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ELECTRONIC MONITORING CONTROL SYSTEM Important! To activate the controller after turning on the control power, press the reset button. To set the dry, cool, unload and out of grain timers: • Press the dry, cool, unload or out of grain button • Press the modify button • Press the increase or decrease button to get desi[...]

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    54 1004 E. Illinois St., Box 20 Assumption, IL 62510-0020 phone: 217-226-4421 fax: 217-226-4498 November 1997 A I R S T R E A M G R A I N C O N D I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M S[...]