Grain Systems PNEG-1851 - Manual (Page 32)

Chapter 3: Getting Started
Unload Timer — The length of time that the unload auger runs to unload the grain. This timer is only
available in staged batch mode.
8. To set the load delay, see Minimizing Load Auger Startups, page 55 ; for the out of grain timer, see
Ensuring Dryer Shutdowns When Supply Is Out of Grain, page 54 .
NOTE: The Remaining field displays a countdown of the set delay or timer. Click it to interrupt the count-
down and enter a new value.
Drying Grain in the Initial Run
For the initial run, load your grain in manual mode so that you can validate its incoming moisture and
select an appropriate drying time.
Before You Begin
• Make sure that your grain loading equipment is ready to load wet grain, and that the Unload Auger
switch is in the Off position.
• Make sure that your user preferences (see Configuring User Preferences, page 28 ) and the hardware
setup (see Configuring Your Dryer’s Hardware, page 29 ) are configured.
• Set all timers and delays (see Setting the Dryer’s Timers and Delays, page 30 ).
• Select the moisture control mode (see Selecting a Drying Mode, page 52 ).
• Set the plenum temperature (see Setting the Plenum Temperature Range, page 35 ).
• Select the burner mode (see The Burner Modes, page 79 ).
To dry grain in the initial run:
1. To begin loading grain, turn the Load Auger switch to On.
The switch is illuminated, the load auger starts, and the grain loading equipment also starts after a
brief delay. Manual mode is enabled for the loading phase.
NOTE: To avoid out of grain shutdowns, the load delay and out of grain timer are bypassed in
manual mode.
2. As the wet grain enters the dryer wet bin, obtain a sample to measure the actual incoming moisture
(see Validating Incoming Moisture and Temperature Readings, page 56 for details).
When the dryer is full of grain (the load auger fill switch is activated), the load auger and grain loading
equipment stop.
3. Open the following valves:
• The tank’s main fuel supply valve (if using liquid propane as a fuel source); or the valve in the
fuel supply line (if using natural gas as a fuel source)
• The automatic electric shutoff valve or the manual shutoff valve (depending on which one your
dryer is equipped with)
4. Turn the Load Auger switch to Auto.
With the Load Auger switch in either the Auto or On positions, the controller and load auger fill
switch ensure that the dryer is always kept full of grain.
IMPORTANT: When the Load Auger switch is in the On position, the out of grain timer is bypassed.
As a result, out of grain shutdowns do not occur.
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