Grain Systems PNEG-526 - Manual (Page 35)

MAINTENANCE Tower Dryer Operations & Service
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PRE-SEASON SERVICE CHECKLIST
_____ Lubricate blower bearings.
_____ Lubricate blower motor bearings, if needed.
_____ Check blower belts and adjust if necessary.
_____ Clean burner ports.
_____ Inspect flame rod and spark ignitor.
_____ Check oil levels in gearboxes.
_____ Inspect divider hopper between heat and cooling section. Clean if necessary.
_____ Inspect Bindicator grain level switches.
_____ Inspect metering system access door cover seals.
_____ Lube metering system access door cover hold down latches.
_____ Lube Modutrol motor linkage.
_____ Check butterfly operation in modulating valve.
_____ Check gas pressure gauges.
_____ Check interior of Maxon shutoff valves for corrosion. Clean if necessary.
_____ Clean control and power panels, tighten loose connections, and check for leaks.
_____ Inspect metering systems. Clean accumulated stalks and old grain.
_____ Start up dryer and check operating controls.
_____ Other: Itemize____________________________________________________
END OF SEASON SHUT-DOWN PROCEDURE
______ Start unload and and empty all grain from dryers.
______ Clean out grain cushion (on plenum roof under fill spout). Clean plenum roof.
______ Clean off grain exchangers.
______ Clean out divider hopper, between heating and cooling section.
______ Clean inside cooling sheets and cooling floor.
______ Remove all grain and trash from unload section of dryer.
______ Open emergency grain discharge doors (and drain doors in Zimmerman dryers).
______ Open drain valve in gas train.
______ Cover burner with a tarp or plastic sheeting.
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