CONTINUOUS MIXED-FLOW GRAIN DRYER WITH COMMANDER CONTROL SYSTEM
7713395 R2 3
CONTENTS
1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Product Information.................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Intended Use ............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.1 Misuse ........................................................................................................................ 7
2. Safety....................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words...................................................................................... 8
2.2 General Safety Information....................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Overhead Power Lines .............................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Grain Dryer Safety ..................................................................................................................... 9
2.5 Gas Leak Hazards..................................................................................................................... 10
2.6 Guards Safety .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.7 Work Area Safety .................................................................................................................... 10
2.8 Drives and Lockout/Tagout Safety.......................................................................................... 10
2.8.1 Electric Motor Safety................................................................................................ 11
2.9 Personal Protective Equipment............................................................................................... 11
2.10 Safety Equipment .................................................................................................................. 12
2.11 Safety Decals ......................................................................................................................... 12
2.12 Decal Installation/Replacement............................................................................................ 12
2.13 Safety Decal Locations and Details ....................................................................................... 13
3. Features................................................................................................................................................. 19
3.1 General Design Criteria ........................................................................................................... 19
3.1.1 Tier Information ....................................................................................................... 19
3.1.2 Body Section Information ........................................................................................ 19
3.1.3 Standard Lengths...................................................................................................... 19
3.1.4 Total Tier Levels per Length..................................................................................... 19
3.1.5 Dryer Model Number............................................................................................... 20
3.1.6 Dryer Rating Label.................................................................................................... 20
3.2 Parts of the Dryer.................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.1 Front of Dryer........................................................................................................... 21
3.2.2 Rear of Dryer ............................................................................................................ 23
3.2.3 Catwalk Positions ..................................................................................................... 24
3.3 Fuel Supply Components......................................................................................................... 25
3.3.1 Liquid Propane (LP) .................................................................................................. 25
3.3.2 Natural Gas (NG) ...................................................................................................... 30
3.4 Burner Control and Temperature Control .............................................................................. 31
3.5 Blower System......................................................................................................................... 34
3.6 Grain Cooling System (optional) ............................................................................................. 35
3.7 Grain Level Switches................................................................................................................ 36
3.8 Discharge Equipment .............................................................................................................. 42
3.9 Commander Control Components .......................................................................................... 51
3.9.1 Main Control Box ..................................................................................................... 51
PLC Details ......................................................................................................................... 52
3.9.2 HMI Enclosure .......................................................................................................... 53
3.9.3 Moisture/Temperature Sensor Overview................................................................ 55
3.9.4 Discharge Plugged Sensor ........................................................................................ 58
3.10 External Transport(s)............................................................................................................. 59