Chapter 6: Operation
Initial Dryer Start-Up
Before You Begin
• Make sure to complete all pre-season checks and tests. Refer to Pre-Season Inspections, page 51.
• Make sure there is wet grain in the wet supply tank.
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DANGER
Make sure all personnel are clear from the TopDry and loading systems before
starting or operating your equipment. Lock out all power sources before
performing any testing or maintenance. Equipment can automatically start
without warning.
What You Should Know
1. Turn the Control Power switch on the TopDry Terminal to OFF.
2. Turn the Turn ON the main power supply.
3. Set the switches on the TopDry Terminal as follows:
• Aeration Fan switch - AUTO”
• Load Auger switch - AUTO
• Fan switch - OFF
• Heater switch - OFF
• Dump switch - AUTO
• Dry and Hold switch - OFF
4. Set the switches on the fill system control box to AUTO.
NOTE: If you do not have a second fill system, set the second fill system switch to OFF.
5. Turn the Control Power switch on the TopDry Terminal to ON.
The TopDry Terminal touchscreen will load and display a graphic representation of the TopDry
system with the switches installed on your system. The fan(s) and burner(s) should indicate they are
off and the grain switches should be red indicating no grain is present.
6. Configure your system as described in Configuring the Operational Settings for the TopDry Terminal,
page 38.
7. Set the Dry Timer using the drying charts for the specific bin size, fan and heater size, drying tem-
perature and grain input moisture content. Refer to Table 2-1Drying Rates for Shelled Corn, page
24.
8. Set the Dump Timer as follows:
• 24 ft. diameter bin = 28 Seconds
• 30 ft. diameter bin = 34 Seconds
• 36 ft. diameter bin = 31 Seconds
9. Set the delays as described in Setting the Delays, page 42.
10.Set the timers are described in Setting the Timers, page 41.
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