L and B Series Field Installation Installation Guide for Centrifugal Dryers PNEG-1472 Date: 04-18-08 PNEG-1472
PNEG-1472 L & B Series Field Installation
Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 4 Chapter 2 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 5 Safety Guidelines ...............................................................................................................................
1. Introduction Thank you for choosing a GSI product. It is designed to provide excellent performance and service for many years. This manual describes the start-up of Vision series model dryers. When installed and operated properly and according to specifications, this unit will provide many years of dependable service. READ THIS MANUAL carefully to learn how to properly use and install equipment. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
2. Safety Safety Guidelines This manual contains information that is important for you, the owner/operator, to know and understand. This information relates to protecting personal safety and preventing equipment problems. It is the responsibility of the owner/operator to inform anyone operating or working in the area of this equipment of these safety guidelines. To help you recognize this information, we use the symbols that are defined below. Please read the manual and pay attention to these sections.
2. Safety Safety Instructions Our foremost concern is your safety and the safety of others associated with this equipment. We want to keep you as a customer. This manual is to help you understand safe operating procedures and some problems which may be encountered by the operator and other personnel. As owner and/or operator, it is your responsibility to know what requirements, hazards and precautions exist, and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment or in the area.
2. Safety Wear Protective Clothing Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. Eye Protection Remove all jewelry. Long hair should be tied up and back. Gloves Safety glasses should be worn at all times to protect eyes from debris. Steel Toe Boots Wear gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges on plastic or steel parts. Wear steel toe boots to help protect your feet from falling debris. Tuck in any loose or dangling shoe strings.
3. SAFETY DECALS The GSI Group, Inc. recommends contacting your local power company, and having a representative survey your installation so the wiring is compatible with their system, and adequate power is supplied to your unit. Safety decals should be read and understood by all people in the grain handling area. If a decal is damaged or is missing contact: The GSI Group, Inc. 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510 Ph: (217) - 226 - 4421 A free replacement will be sent to you.
3. Safety Decals Decal DC-974 has several different locations. Two are located on the front end panel below the fan/heater. Two are located on the rear end panel below the rear access door. Two are located on the auger discharge box (one on the outside top and one on the inside of the flapper lid next to the discharge mercury switch). One more of these decals is located inside the plenum on the rear plenum closure door just inside the rear access door.
3. Safety Decals Decal DC-1229 is located on each of the meter roll access doors. WARNING Stay clear of rotating blade. Blade could start automatically. Can cause serious injury. Disconnect power before servicing. Decal DC-1225 is located on the fan/heater access door. DC-1225 Decal DC-388 is located on the hitch tongue. Decal DC-1249 is located on the hitch tongue.
4. Installation Instructions Site Selection Consider the grain handling system and location of storage bins and existing conveyors when selecting dryer site, to facilitate wet grain supply and dry grain discharge to conveyors. Other considerations are prevailing wind direction, fuel and power supply locations, noise, and convenience of control location. Foundation The dryer should be placed on an 8” reinforced concrete slab located in a well-drained area.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4A Support legs. Table 1: Leg Package 415-2895-1 Leg Package for 20’ Dryer 415-2894-4 Leg Package for 26’ Dryer 415-2790-4 Leg Package for 34’ & 38’ Dryer Part No. Description 1 410-1048-9 2 Item 12 X X X Qty Qty Qty Leg Weldment LSP 24” 6 8 10 401-1160-1 Cross Beam LSP 74.25” 3 4 5 3 401-1156-9 Triangular Gusset LSP 20 24 28 4 410-1793-0 Leg Weldment LSP 47.5” 4 4 4 5 401-3912-3 Cross Beam LSP 64.
4. Installation Instructions If the dryer is to be set using a crane, a four point crane sling with a 10 ft minimum length must be used to prevent excessive side pull on the crane brackets. The crane and sling should be sized to lift a minimum of: 1. 3020L (C2130B) - 9,500 lbs 2. 4026L (C2140B) - 12,500 lbs 3. 6034L (C2160B) - 16,000 lbs 4. 7534L (C2175B) - 16,000 lbs 5.
4. Installation Instructions 3. Set Fan-Heater Module The fan-heater module will require a crane to set into position. Crane lifting brackets are supplied on this module. A four-point crane sling with a minimum length of 10 ft must be used to prevent excessive side pull on the crane brackets. The crane and sling should be sized to lift a minimum of 4,000 lbs for the 3020L (C2130B) and 4026L (C2140B) models or 6,000 lbs for 6034L (C2160B), and 7534L (C2175B) models, or 9,000 lbs for 1038L (C21100B) models.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4C Dryer dimensions - 6034L (C2160B) shown.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4D Alignment of Fan-Heater Module to Body Module. 4. Fan-Heater Enclosure Assembly (6034L, 7534L, 1038L, C2160B, C2175B, C21100B) The 6034L (C2160B), 7534L (C2175B), and 1038L (C21100B) model fan-heater enclosures are shipped unassembled to the module in order to maintain an 8 ft shipping width. Field assemble following these steps and refer to Figures 4E, 4F, 4G, and 4H. 1.
4. Installation Instructions heater module. 7. Install (2) item #13 (401-3850-5) outer roof frame channels as shown in Figure 4E. 8. Install (2) item #15 (401-3945-3) reclaimer roof panels as shown in Figure 4E. 9. Install (2) item #7 louver assemblies with the adjusting screw located at the bottom. Untie the adjusting screw and feed it through the hole located in the reclaimer floor panel. It will be necessary to remove them reinstall the handle weldment in order to do this. 10.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4E Fan-Heater enclosure layout.
4. Installation Instructions Table 2: Fan-Heater Enclosure Parts Item Part No.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4F Louver adjusting screw.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4G Fan-Heater enclosure side view.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4H Door assembly.
4. Installation Instructions 5. Fuel Plumbing Assembly The fuel inlet manifold assembly has been shipped pre-assembled. LP model dryers also include a vaporizer plumbing assembly and will require assembly. Use a teflon paste pipe sealer on fuel pipe threads. The fuel manifold assembly should be assembled as follows: 1.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4I Fuel manifold installation.
4. Installation Instructions 6. Vaporizer Plumbing Assembly (LP models only) The vaporizer plumbing assembly is installed as follows (LP models only). Refer to Figures 4J, 4K, and 4L. 1. Install the vaporizer assembly and vaporizer support bracket into dryer heating plenum. 2. Starting from the vaporizer, assemble the pipe subassemblies. Fully tighten all pipe joints as you proceed. Use a teflon paste pipe sealer on fuel pipe threads. 3.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4K Vaporizer plumbing for 6034L (C2160B), and 7534L (C2175B). Figure 4L Vaporizer plumbing for 1038L (C21100B).
4. Installation Instructions 7. Electrical Wiring The dryer modules are shipped with the wiring as complete as possible within each module. The following wiring must be completed in the field when mating the dryer body with the fan-heater module. 1. Load Motor - The rear-fill load auger motor conduit is shipped attached to the fan-heater module roof. Remove the conduit shipping ties and attach the conduit junction box to the upper right hand side of the front dryer panel using (4) self-tapping screws.
4. Installation Instructions Figure 4M Upper control box terminal wiring.
7. Warranty The GSI Group, Inc. Warranty THE GSI GROUP, INC. (GSI) WARRANTS ALL PRODUCTS WHICH IT MANUFACTURES TO BE FREE OF DEFECTS IN MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP UNDER NORMAL USAGE AND CONDITIONS FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS AFTER RETAIL SALE TO THE ORIGINAL END USER. THE PURCHASER’S SOLE REMEDY AND GSI’S ONLY OBLIGATION SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT GSI’S OPTION AND EXPENSE, PRODUCTS THAT, IN GSI’S SOLE JUDGMENT, CONTAIN A MATERIAL DEFECT DUE TO MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP.
This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases. Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made. GSI Group 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL 62510-0020 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 Fax: 1-217-226-4420 www.grainsystems.
