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The inability to activate the general
controls does not indicate that you have
a bad motor but that the safety devices
protecting the motor are suspect. Applying logic first to all troubleshooting will help you resolve the problem
quicker. Always rehearse in your mind
the sequence of operations that would
or should normally occur and focus on
those devices that are next in sequence
but appear not to be functioning.
When your troubleshooting attempts
fail, it is time to turn to your support
personnel. You should be familiar with
your local support personnel, which
may include an electrician or dealer.
When you call on them, it is important
to have your electrical and mechanical
documentation accessible. Often, local
electrical support may not be as familiar with your drying equipment as you
are, but they can apply that technical
understanding of manufacturer prints

Too much or too little
grain flow through conveyors and spouting can
contribute to grain damage and shrinkage of
throughput at your facility.

to assist in your troubleshooting.
Always know your dealer and manufacturer technical support personnel
and their hours of operation. Having
the same documentation available can
assist in their ability to troubleshoot
over the phone. Before calling for technical support, always logically review
the sequence of the failure and perform
a few simple tests. The more information you have available, the better your
chances of resolving the problem via
phone. A very high percentage of problems can be resolved with phone support, but they often are not due to lack
of initial information or impatience of
the operators.

PHYSIOLOGY OF GRAIN DRYING
Having good mechanical knowledge
is only part of the picture. A general understanding of the physiology of grain
drying is also essential in the proper
operation and performance of a welltuned dryer.
All operators should fully understand
the limits of the fill and unload rates of

their dryer. Too much or too little grain
flow through conveyors and spouting can contribute to grain damage
and shrinkage of throughput at your
facility. In system design and installation, try to keep the flow to and from
the grain dryer as simple as possible.
Keep the discharge path simple but adequate. Transferring downstream from

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