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GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™50 Instruction Manual
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1.
INTRODUCTION
The GrainPro® Solar Bubble Dryer™ 50 (SBD50) is a collapsible
,
tunnel
-
type dryer with 1.0 metric ton
(1,000kg) drying capacity designed to protect the agricultural commodity from intermittent/sudden rains
during drying, and to prevent spillage and contamination. Drying performance is dependent on the solar
radiation, relative humidity of the ambient air, and moisture content of concerned agricultural
commodity. The SBD50 consist of a transparent cover made of UV-resistant polyethylene film connected
to the black reinforced PVC drying floor by a heavy-duty zipper. Through the transparent top cover, solar
radiation enters the drying chamber and heats up the agricultural commodity being dried. Moisture
content is then vaporized and pushed by the ventilators out from the drying chamber.
The SBD50 technology makes drying possible even during unpredictable weather conditions. It can dry
grains and seeds at an average drying rate of 0.5% per hour based on paddy and corn. However, during
full sunny conditions drying time is about 6 to 8 hours on a moisture content of 22% to 14%. It is a multi-
crop dryer that can be used to dry paddy, corn, coffee, and others.
There are two GrainPro SBD50 commercial models, namely: SBD50-Solar which operates purely on solar
energy to dry the commodity and run the ventilators. While the SBD50-Electric uses electric power from
the grid to run the ventilators and solar energy to dry the commodity. There is a rake mixer that can be
used in all terrain and a tube mixer (optional mixing device) which provides undulating motion during
mixing operation.
1.1.
FEATURES:
1.1.1.
Collapsible dryer can be installed on any flat surface, a multi-commodity dryer.
1.1.2.
Protects the commodity being dried from sudden rains, spillage, and contamination.
1.1.3.
Protects the commodity from fowls, birds, and other animals.
1.1.4.
Protects the commodity from unhealthy and hazardous contaminants.
1.1.5.
Designed to address the effect of climate change.
1.1.6.
The SBD50-Solar doesn’t use fossil fuel that contributes to greenhouse gases.
1.2.
PRODUCT GUARANTEE:
1.2.1.
In accordance with the terms and conditions herewith, GrainPro, Inc. fully guarantees the quality of this
product provided it is used according to the instructions in this manual.
1.2.2.
Please read and understand the manual thoroughly before using the Solar Bubble Dryer50.
1.3.
COMMENTS, COMPLAINTS, AND/OR CLARIFICATIONS:
1.3.1.
Please contactcustomercare@grainpro.com.
1.3.2.
We shall be glad to answer any of your questions.
