Dryer shut down – Grain Systems PNEG-1707 User Manual
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8. Dryer Operation
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PNEG-1707 TM-Series Tower Dryer
Figure 8A
12. It is important to remember that adjustments in the metering roll speed takes 1-2 hours for the full
impact of the adjustment to be realized on exiting grain moisture levels. Continue to operate the
dryer’s metering speed manually making small hourly changes either up or down to adjust for the
desired final moisture content.
13. The metering system can be operated either manually or can be operated in the automatic mode
with the dryer automatically speeding up and slowing the metering system to maintain the desired
grain moisture output. For automatic operation, see moisture control setup section
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Dryer Shut Down
1. To turn the dryer off at the end of the day, turn the Heater switch OFF, the Load Auger switch OFF
and the Unload Auger switch OFF.
2. Continue to let the fan operate for approximately 15 minutes to cool the warm grain in the dryer
down. Should the dryer shut off by itself due to an out of grain or loss of flame warning, the fan will
continue to operate for the time set on the cool down timer
. Pushing the control panel
Off button will also automatically shut the fan OFF after the cool down timer setting. The fan can
be stopped immediately by turning the Fan switch to the OFF position.
3. Turn the Control Power switch OFF.
4. Shut all gas valves.
5. Move the dryer’s main breaker disconnect handle mounted on the dryer’s power box to the
OFF position.