Airstream PNEG-343 manual

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    1 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 A N D S E R V I C E M A N U A L D RYER O P E RATION 1 9 9 4 1 9 9 4 1 9 9 4 1 9 9 4 1 9 9 4 PNEG-343 1300 SERIES THREE FAN PORT ABLE DR YER MODELS[...]

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

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    4 1300 SERIES DR YER OPERA TION AND SERVICE This manual describes the op- eration and service for all standard production 1300 series three fan grain dryers. These models are available for liquid propane Thank you for choosing an Air- stream Grain Dryer. This dryer is one of the finest ever built. It is designed to give excellent perfor- mance and [...]

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    5 SAFETY FIRST Grain Systems, Inc. recommends that you contact your local power com- pany and have a representative sur- vey your dryer installation so your wir- ing will be compatible with their sys- tem and you will have adequate power supplied to your unit. SAFETY ALERT DECALS Grain Systems, Inc.'s principle con- cern is your safety and the[...]

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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 leak[...]

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    8 DR YER CONTROL P ANEL Figure 1: The grain dryer control panel with the Electronic Monitoring Control System in the upper right panel. MOISTURE CONTROL THERMOST A T DR YER CONTROL P ANEL FEA TURING THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING CONTROL SYSTEM This switch turns the power on or off to the moisture control thermo- stat. It lights up when the grain col- u[...]

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    9 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL CONTROL POWER SWITCH The power to the Electronic Moni- toring Control System is turned on or off with this switch. The dryer service light is turned on or off here. It also may be set on auto, which turns the light on while the dryer is running and off if a shutdown occurs. OUTSIDE LIGHT This is used to select staged batch or[...]

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    10 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL when the moisture control is not used. • Set the rate of grain discharge from the dryer during the unload cycle of staged batch dryer operation. flow, pressing the dryer power start button and then turning on the de- sired dryer component. HIGH SPEED METERING ROLL POTENTIOMETER The Airstream Dryer Control Panel mounted on [...]

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    11 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL TURNING ON THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING CONTROL SYSTEM SETTING THE DRY , COOL, BA TCH AND UNL O AD TIMERS Turn the control power switch to on. The monitor will display a copyright message and model number, total running time in hours and minutes and the current time and date. To activate the controller press the reset button. i[...]

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    12 DR YER CONTROL P ANEL SETTING THE L OAD AND UNL OAD DELA YS UTILIZING THE BUSHEL COUNTER bushels dried on the third line. By pressing the bph/rpm/total bu but- ton the second line will alternate between the metering roll rpm's or the bushel per hour rate. The to- tal bushels dried reading is the to- tal since the bushel counter was last res[...]

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    13 DRYER CONTROL P ANEL SAFETY CIRCUIT SHUTDOWN MESSAGES The air switch contacts have closed prior to the fan starting, indicating a freewheeling blade or improper set- ting of the air switch. The message will distinguish between fan 1 and 2. GRAIN DISCHARGE W ARNING The lid on the grain discharge box has opened, indicating that grain is not being [...]

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    14 ELECTRICAL POWER Turn on the electrical power supply to the dryer; set all circuit breakers to on, including the safety discon- nect handle mounted on front of the dryer power panel. CONTROL POWER SWITCH POWER ST ART BUTTON Push the dryer start button, and all the selector switches on the control panel will be activated. FUEL CHECK Turn the cont[...]

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    15 DRYER PRE ST ART CHECKS iary is wired to the dryer, it should start and rotate in the proper direction. played. Press the dryer power stop button to reset the panel, then press the start button. L OAD A UGER ONE SPEED OPERA TION MOISTURE CONTROL THERMOST A T To check the moisture control ther- mostat leave the unloading switch on one speed, and [...]

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    16 DRYER PRE ST ART CHECKS FAN SWITCHES purge delay of approximately 10 seconds. Gas pressure should be shown on the gauge. At this time adjust the burner hi-lo fire thermo- stat to 200 ° F, causing the burner to operate on hi-fire. This thermostat is located on the front left side of the dryer. Observe the gas pressure on gauge, and turn the ther[...]

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    17 DRYER PRE ST ART CHECKS In case of emergency push the dryer power stop button. The fan, burner and all augers will stop immediately. To check the staged batch opera- tion, turn the control power switch to the on position. Turn the drying mode switch to the staged batch posi- tion. Press the reset button, open the main fuel supply valve at the ta[...]

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    18 DR YER ST ART UP 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 dam- aged safety shields. Test operate the dryer using the prestart check procedures located on pages 14-17. 1. Before attempting to operate the dryer make sure t[...]

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    19 DRYER ST ART UP & OPERA TION 1300 SERIES CONTINUOUS FL OW METERING ROLL SETTINGS Initial Moisture 17% 18% 19% 20% 21% 22% 23% 24% 25% 26% 27% 28% 29% 30% 31% 32% 33% 34% 35% 2 Speed High 875 775 675 575 476 385 317 270 241 213 196 185 172 161 150 140 132 123 116 2 Speed Low 317 270 241 213 196 185 172 161 150 140 132 123 116 110 104 100 096 [...]

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    20 DR YER ST ART UP & OPERA TION CONTINUOUS FL OW METERING ROLL SETTINGS* Initial Moisture 17% 18% 19% 20% 21% 22% 23% 24% 25% 26% 27% 28% 29% 30% 31% 32% 33% 34% 35% 2 Speed High 650 550 450 363 272 218 187 163 145 131 119 109 101 093 087 082 077 073 069 2 Speed Low 187 163 145 131 119 109 101 093 087 082 077 073 069 065 061 057 053 049 045 1 [...]

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    21 DR YER ST ART UP ST AGED BA TCH OPERA TION 6. Turn the fan switch to auto. The fan will start, and the switch will light up when airflow is detected. 7. Start the burner by turning the heater switch to auto. After purg- ing for approximately 10 sec- onds the burner will fire, and the heater switch will light up indi- cating that the flame sensin[...]

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    22 matically shut down d uring the cooling and unload ing cycles. 1 1 . Turn the unload switch to the one speed position. The bottom auger and metering rolls will start automatically during the unload cycle of the dry-cool-un- load mode, along with any grain handling equipment that is wired to the dryer. The speed at which the metering rolls operat[...]

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    23 DR YER ST ART UP & OPERA TION 1300 SERIES BA TCH 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. [...]

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    24 DR YER ST ART UP & OPERA TION 1300 SERIES ST A GED BA TCH 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[...]

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    25 1300 SERIES SERVICE GUIDE[...]

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    26 SERVICE SEASONAL INSPECTION AND SERVICE The dryer is made of weather resis- tant material, and is designed to re- quire a minimum of service. How- ever, each season we recommend the following items be checked be- fore the unit is used, and any dam- aged or questionable parts replaced. These checks will help eliminate possible failures, and assur[...]

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    27 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 4 . Inspect flame sensors for pos- sible damage or poor connec- tions. Flame sensor wires must b e in g[...]

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    28 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 und[...]

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    29 SERVICE F AN MOTOR REMOV AL AND INST ALLA TION In the event of motor failure, remove the motor as described, and take it to the nearest service station. An authorized service station is the only place that can provide possible mo- tor warranty. Motor service and re- pair at other places will be at own- ers expense. If the service station determi[...]

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    30 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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    31 METERING ROLL SERVICING SERVICE 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 period[...]

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    32 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 loos- ening 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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    33 1300 SERIES WIRING DIAGRAMS[...]

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    34 1300 SERIES WIRING DIA GRAMS INPUT/OUTPUT BOARD TERMINAL IDENTIFICA TION[...]

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    35 1300 SERIES WIRING DIAGRAMS 1300 SERIES WIRING TO CONTROL BO X[...]

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    36 1300 SERIES WIRING DIA GRAMS 1300 SERIES CONTROL WIRING[...]

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    37 1300 SERIES WIRING DIAGRAMS 1300 SERIES SAFETY WIRING DIAGRAM[...]

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    38 1300 SERIES FRONT P ANEL INTERNAL WIRING 1300 SERIES WIRING DIA GRAMS[...]

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    39 1300 SERIES FRONT P ANEL EXTERNAL WIRING 1300 SERIES WIRING DIAGRAMS[...]

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    40 1300 SERIES WIRING DIA GRAMS DR YER F AN CAN CONTROL WIRING[...]

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    41 1300 SERIES WIRING DIAGRAMS 1300 SERIES 220 V OL T SINGLE PHASE CONTROL WIRING[...]

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    42 1300 SERIES WIRING DIA GRAMS 1300 SERIES 220 V OL T 3 PHASE POWER WIRING[...]

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    43 1300 SERIES WIRING DIAGRAMS 1300 SERIES 440 VO L T 3 PHASE POWER WIRING[...]

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    44 Possible Cause 1. Check that main power and circuit breakers are turned on. Check for tripped breaker. 2. Check for blown 5 amp fuses. 3. Monitor relay is defective. 4. Defective transformer or wiring. 5. Check for a defective power switch. 6. Check wiring between fuses and input/output board. Refer to wiring diagram for test locations. 1. Power[...]

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    45 Problem Display shows "BURNER 1, 2 OR 3 VAPOR HIGH TEMPERATURE" message.* Display shows "BURNER 1, 2 OR 3 WARNING FLAME NOT DETECTED" message.* Display shows "FAN 1, 2 OR 3 HOUSING HIGH TEMPERATURE" message.* Display shows "GRAIN DISCHARGE WARNING" message. Display shows "LOWER ADJ. GRAIN HIGH TEMPERA[...]

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    46 Problem Display shows "FAN 1, 2 OR 3 FAILURE-NO AIRFLOW" message.* Display shows "FAN 1, 2 OR 3 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 [...]

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    47 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 to open t[...]

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    48 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 was due [...]

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    49 QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE ELECTRONIC MONITORING CONTROL SYSTEM Important! To activate the controller after turning on the control power, press the reset button. Setting 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 des[...]

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    50 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________[...]

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    52 1004 E. Illinois St., Box 20 Assumption, IL 62510-0020 phone: 217-226-4421 fax: 217-226-4420 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[...]