Practice SAFE Dryer Operation
and Maintenance

Make your farming business safer for all—by educating, training and emphasizing the need to avoid taking risks. Make certain a QUALIFIED OPERATOR is in attendance at all times while the Dryer is operating.

If you should need to enter the Dryer (for an adjustment, inspection, etc.), enter only if you:

 

• 1. Shut off, Lockout and Tagout all power.
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• 2. Wear proper BREATHING equipment during clean-out.
• 3. Enforce a NO SMOKING policy on the premises.
• 4. Station trained people to help from OUTSIDE the Dryer.
• 5. Replace all Doors and Guards before resuming Dryer operation.

Safe restarts—after emergency stops—require inspection.

If a machine is stopped for unclogging, it may clog again upon the return from a RESTART. Before restarting a Dryer that has been manually or automatically shut down because of an emergency or stoppage, an inspection of the Dryer shall be made and the cause of the stoppage determined. Power to the starting device shall be shut off and LOCKED OUT before any attempt is made to remove the cause of the stoppage.

 

 

Always Keep Guards on
Moving Parts

To avoid being struck, do not open Guards or Doors while the Dryer is running. Do not step on the Unload device. Do not attempt to poke or prod material in any moving Dryer parts with a bar, stick, or other instrument such as a common “hay hook” device. These can be hazardous.

Moving parts such as fans pose a special danger of entanglement and traumatic amputation if approached or used improperly. Some parts and bearings must remain exposed to facilitate operation.

KEEP HANDS, LIMBS, ALL PARTS OF YOUR BODY AWAY from Dryer parts and openings when the Dryer is running. Severe personal injury will result if equipment is operated without Guards properly installed/ latched. Do not operate the Dryer unless all SAFETY devices and Guards are in place. If the Dryer is to be opened for inspection, cleaning or observation, all Dryer power must first be shut off, LOCKED OUT and TAGGED OUT so the Dryer CANNOT be restarted by anyone remote from the area. Failure to follow this instruction will result in death or serious injury.

Visually inspect the Dryer prior to operation and especially prior to harvest season, when it will be used heavily. Correct any hazardous situation. Repair any faulty equipment. Ensure that electric motors are operating at the proper speed.

Maintain a SAFETY training and operations program for all Dryer Operators.

Refer to the Quantum^® Controller for detailed “Preventive Maintenance”. Do not adjust, service, lubricate, clean, unclog or move this equipment while in operation.