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DRYER PRE START CHECKS
STAGED BATCH CHECK
DRYER SHUTDOWN
To shutdown the dryer, first CLOSE
the FUEL SUPPLY VALVE at the
tank or valve along the fuel line. If
the burner is operating, let the dryer
run out of fuel, and it will shutdown
automatically due to loss of flame.
CLOSE the FUEL VALVE at the
dryer, and press the DRYER
POWER STOP button. Turn OFF
the safety disconnect handle on
the front of the power box, and turn
OFF the main POWER to the dryer.
In case of emergency push the dryer
POWER STOP button. The fan,
burner and all augers will stop im-
mediately.
EMERGENCY
VALVE to allow fuel flow to the
dryer, if so equipped. Turn the
LOAD switch to AUTO and UN-
LOAD switch to 1 SPEED. Push
the DRYER POWER START but-
ton and the controller will sequen-
tially start all dryer components in
their proper order. If any switches
are not in their correct position for
staged batch operation, the dryer
will indicate improper switch posi-
tion, and will not start until the
switches are in the proper position.
After starting, all batch timers will
time down in sequence. When the
unload cycle is complete the tim-
ers will automatically reset to their
original settings, and start the dry
timer again.
To check the staged batch opera-
tion, turn the CONTROL POWER
switch to the ON position. Press the
RESET button, OPEN the main
FUEL SUPPLY VALVE at the tank
on an LP dryer or valve in the fuel
supply line on a natural gas dryer.
Turn the DRYING MODE switch to
the STAGED BATCH position.Turn
ON the electric SHUT OFF
pressure with the LOW-FIRE CON-
TROL VALVE. If the gas pressure
is decreased too much a popping or
fluttering sound will be heard. Also,
anytime the high pressure side is
adjusted the low pressure side
needs to be checked.
All dryer functions should be checked before operation each season.