Humidistat-Thermostat Model # HF _-_ _-_ _Owner’s Manual PNEG-236 Date: 12-02-09 PNEG-236
PNEG-236 Humidistat-Thermostat
Table of Contents Contents Chapter 1 Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 4 Safety Guidelines ............................................................................................................................... 4 Humidistat-Thermostat Operation ...................................................................................................... 5 Chapter 2 Safety Alert Decals ...
1. 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.
1. Safety Humidistat-Thermostat Operation Thank you for choosing a GSI product. It is designed to give excellent performance and service for many years. 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.
2. Safety Alert Decals The GSI Group recommends contacting your local power company, and having a representative survey the installation so the wiring is compatible with their system, and adequate power is supplied to the unit. Safety decals should be read and understood by all people in the grain handling area. If a decal is damaged or missing, contact: GSI Decals 1004 E. Illinois St. Assumption, IL. 62510 Phone: 1-217-226-4421 A free replacement will be sent to you.
2. Safety Alert Decals ATTENTION: The decal shown below should be present on the outside of the door cover of the 2 ring, 24" porthole door cover and the roof manway cover. Rotating flighting will kill or dismember. Flowing material will trap and suffocate. Crusted material will collapse and suffocate. Keep clear of all augers. DO NOT ENTER this bin! If you must enter the bin: 1. Shut off and lock out all power. 2. Use a safety harness and safety line. 3. Station another person outside the bin. 4.
2. Safety Alert Decals HIGH VOLTAGE. Will cause serious injury or death. Lockout power before servicing. DC-1224 WARNING Flame and pressure beyond door can cause serious injury. Do not operate with service door removed. Keep head and hands clear. DC-1227 WARNING Stay clear of rotating blade. Blade could start automatically. Can cause serious injury. Disconnect power before servicing.
3. General Installation Figure 3A 24" is the approximate distance from the edge of the transition to the edge of the humidistat installation. Installation Instructions Standard electrical safety practices and codes should be used when installing the HumidistatThermostat. Refer to the National Electric Code Standard Handbook by the National Fire Protection Association. A qualified electrician should make all wiring installations. Always disconnect and lock out power before working on or around heater. 1.
4. Installation of Top Dry High-Low Thermostat The High-Low thermostat is designed for use with the GSI top dry crop dryer units. It comes with one thermostat which is adjustable and cycles the heater from high to low flame. The High-Low thermostat also comes with a thermometer for monitoring the plenum temperature. Installation Instructions 1. Locate the mounting position of the thermostat as shown in Figure 4A. 2. Use the template on Page 20.
5. Operation Temperature Control 1. Turn the fan unit ON and let it run 3 to 5 minutes to equalize temperature under the bin. 2. Set bypass switch to the “HUMIDISTAT OFF” position. This setting allows the unit to run based on temperature only. 3. Rotate the thermostat knob clockwise to the warmest position. 4. Open the gas valves to the heater and turn the heater ON. Set heater gas pressure to a moderately high setting (5 to 10 PSI). 5. Monitor the thermometer on the thermostat housing.
6. Operation and Service High-Low Temperature Control 1. Turn fan unit ON and let it run 3 to 5 minutes to equalize temperature under the bin. 2. Rotate the thermostat knob clockwise to warmest position. 3. Open gas valves (including Low-Fire valve) to the heater and turn the heater ON. Set heater gas pressure to a moderately high setting (5 to 10 PSI). 4. Monitor the thermometer on the thermostat housing.
7. Parts List Humidistat-Thermostat Parts Ref # Part # 1 HF-1431 2.66" Plastic Housing 1 HF-1446 4.
7. Parts List Low-Temperature Humidistat-Thermostat Parts 14 Ref # Part # Description 1 HF-1431 2.66" Plastic Housing 1 HF-1446 4.
7. Parts List High-Low Humidistat-Thermostat Parts Ref # Part # 1 HF-1431 2.66" Plastic Housing 1 HF-1446 4.
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10. Warranty GSI Group, LLC Limited Warranty The GSI Group, LLC (“GSI”) warrants products which it manufactures to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal usage and conditions for a period of 12 months after sale to the original end-user or if a foreign sale, 14 months from arrival at port of discharge, whichever is earlier.
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.gsiag.
