Assembly
The dryer will generally be assembled under supervision of Geelen Counterflow. This manual contains
general instructions how to assemble and connect electrical devices. The sequence of assembly depends
strongly on the local situation.
The dryer and cooler should be unloaded from truck or container before the assembly supervisor from
Geelen arrives.
During the assembly, a forklift truck with a minimal lifting capability of 3 metric tons and long forks should
be available.
Often parts are lifted in the building via the roof by means of a crane with a maximum load of approximately
five metric tons. The dryer will be pre-assembled in modules on the ground, as close as possible to the
building in order to avoid transport damage.
Geelen Counterflow
03/14/2023
Assembly
The dryer will generally be assembled under supervision of Geelen Counterflow. This manual contains
general instructions how to assemble and connect electrical devices. The sequence of assembly depends
strongly on the local situation.
The dryer and cooler should be unloaded from truck or container before the assembly supervisor from
Geelen arrives.
During the assembly, a forklift truck with a minimal lifting capability of 3 metric tons and long forks should
be available.
Often parts are lifted in the building via the roof by means of a crane with a maximum load of approximately
five metric tons. The dryer will be pre-assembled in modules on the ground, as close as possible to the
building in order to avoid transport damage.
Compress Air
Compress Air
Compressed air has to be dry with a minimal pressure of 6 bar and a maximum pressure of 8 bar. The use of lubricated air is advised. For compressed air supply every solenoid valve must be provided with a valve to make the system pressure less. Synthetic air ducts or connections must not be mounted against bin, hood and air ducting. In case of a fire these synthetic ducts can melt.
Gas Connection
Rake with torque limiter
Rake with fixed height (option) The drive of the rotating product distributor/rake is supplied completely pre-assembled.
Assembly the fram
The drive of the rotating product distributor/rake is supplied completely pre-assembled.
Check by turning the drive shaft manually
Torque limiter
The torque limiter must be installed according to the diagram below; in case a PLC is used, the second output is used for an input of the PLC generating an alarm
Hydraulic Unit
For transportation reasons the hydraulic unit is supplied separately.
Dryers
The support of the dryer’s discharger is fitted with a stationary support for the hydraulic unit. Place the hydraulic unit on the support and secure it with bolts.
Connections can be made
Rotating Sensor
Fixed Position
In the fixed position the sensor is screwed in a base plate and detects the product level at that particular location.
Movable Position
In case of a movable position, different cover plates are used in order to set the height for the level sensor. The plates can be mounted in 4 different ways, every height can be reached:
Temperature Probe
For measuring air temperatures in order to control and monitor the process during product cooling/drying, temperature probes can be installed in the machine and air system.
PT100 Installation
Source: Geelen Counterflow (Community Member)