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Axial / Centrifugal 

Heater 

 
 
 
 

Owner’s Parts and Instruction Manual 

 

For the Following Heater Controls: 

Thermostats 

Modulating Gas Valves 

High-Low Fire 

Dual Control (Thermostat/Humidistat) 

 
 

Sioux Steel Company 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57101 

800-557-4689 

 

 
 

Manual No. 169169 

Rev F/17-153/9-28-17/KAG 

3-3-03/GDS 

STEEL COMPANY

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Summary of Contents for S17285

Page 1: ... Manual For the Following Heater Controls Thermostats Modulating Gas Valves High Low Fire Dual Control Thermostat Humidistat Sioux Steel Company Sioux Falls South Dakota 57101 800 557 4689 Manual No 169169 Rev F 17 153 9 28 17 KAG 3 3 03 GDS STEEL COMPANY R ...

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Page 3: ...power following high limits 37 Temperature Controls 38 Plumbing diagrams High fire upper manifold 39 Lower manifold liquid propane 40 Upper manifold super low fire gas 41 Upper manifold modulating gas valve 42 Upper manifold high fire thermostat 43 Super Low Heater Bracket kit assembly S187994 44 Centrifugal Adapter Frame 208 SCF Series Fans 45 47 Replacement parts 48 50 Template TC 100 TC 400 HT ...

Page 4: ...E CONTROL S27609 28 DIA LP VAPOR 2 7 M BTU HR WITH HIGH LOW FIRE CONTROL S19751 28 DIA LP LIQUID 2 7 M BTU HR WITH HIGH LOW FIRE CONTROL S17787 28 DIA NATURAL GAS 2 1 M BTU HR WITH HIGH LOW FIRE CONTROL WITH DUAL CONTROL THERMOSTAT HUMIDISTAT S27694 24 DIA LP VAPOR 2 0 M BTU HR WITH DUAL CONTROL S27693 24 DIA LP LIQUID 2 0 M BTU HR WITH DUAL CONTROL S27695 24 DIA NATURAL GAS 1 6 M BTU HR WITH DUAL...

Page 5: ...P LP VAPOR 3 7 M BTU HR WITH MODULATING GAS VALVE S17630 20 HP LP LIQUID 3 7 M BTU HR WITH MODULATING GAS VALVE WITH SOLID STATE HIGH LOW FIRE CONTROL 50F 180F TEMP RISE UNLESS NOTED S17519 7 5 15 HP LP LIQUID 2 7 M BTU HR WITH HIGH LOW FIRE CONTROL S27540 7 5 15 HP NATURAL GAS 2 2 M BTU HR WITH HIGH LOW FIRE CONTROL S27613 20 HP LP VAPOR 3 7 M BTU HR HIGH LOW FIRE CONTROL S27611 20 HP LP LIQUID 3...

Page 6: ...tions exist and to inform all personnel associated with the equipment Any alterations to equipment are strictly forbidden Such alterations may result in serious injury or death and will void any warranty on product This equipment shall be installed in accordance with the current installation codes and applicable regulations which should be carefully followed in all cases Authorities having jurisdi...

Page 7: ...removed EMERGENCIES KNOW WHAT TO DO A first aid kit should be made readily available In the event of fire a fire extinguisher should be at hand Have emergency numbers near your telephone for doctors emergency medical squad ambulance service hospital and fire department and also have written directions to your location WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING CLOTHING Avoid baggy clothes to avoid catching on movin...

Page 8: ...fire 3 Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive material and vapors 4 Disconnect and lock out all power sources before servicing equipment WARNING Keep clear of all moving parts 1 Keep people ESPECIALLY YOUTH away from equipment particularly during operation 2 Keep away from all moving parts Entanglement can cause serious injury or death 3 Keep inlet guard in place and in good working conditio...

Page 9: ... with fan Never operate heater without airflow Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death CAUTION To avoid personal injury frequently inspect all mechanical and electrical components LOCK OFF all power whenever servicing equipment Replace and or repair worn parts Be sure all electrical wire is in good condition DANGER Disconnect electricity before inspecting or servicing Lock out all power...

Page 10: ... E 6th St Sioux Falls SD 57101 1265 Please specify serial number IMPORTANT The following safety decals should be mounted on your equipment as shown below If suggested locations are not clearly visible place safety decals in a more suitable area Never cover up any existing safety decals Make sure location area for decal is free from grease oil and dirt Remove backing from decal and place in proper ...

Page 11: ...ion Sand bag transition opening If possible flood bottom of bin plenum with water to a depth of 4 above perforated floor This will protect steel floor supports and may extinguish fire depending upon it s location If fire is located higher in bin insert a long pipe with small holes through bin wall and into grain to direct water at source of fire 5 Unload bin ALL GRAIN MUST BE REMOVED FROM BIN TO R...

Page 12: ...han a 50 degree raise otherwise consider a super low temp heater using vapor propane For LP fuel line use 5 8 OD type K copper tubing or schedule 80 black steel pipe Use 3 5 foot of flexible LP hose between fuel line and heater Before connecting to heater purge gas line to blow out any dirt in pipe When using vapor heater connect at regulator see A LP Vapor drawing on page 13 When using LP liquid ...

Page 13: ...lve units may be used for these styles of drying LPG TANK SIZE GALLONS FOR VAPOR WITHDRAWL BTU HR LOWEST AVERAGE 24 HR OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE F 32 20 10 0 10 20 30 125 000 115 115 115 250 250 400 600 250 000 250 25 250 400 500 1000 1500 375 000 300 400 500 500 1000 1500 2500 500 000 400 500 750 1000 1200 2000 3500 750 000 750 1000 1500 2000 2500 4000 5000 Source LP Gas Handbook of Technical Data Fish...

Page 14: ...nstallation could result in serious bodily injury or property damage Before installing heater and controls your locale gas company needs to review your site and read the following information regarding your needs for a correct safe installation and operating future Heater Using Propane Vapor A 1 000 gallon storage tank should provide adequate vaporization to ignite the heater within its capacities...

Page 15: ...ipped with an excess flow valve to stop the flow in the event that the line should break If tank is further than 50 a OD type K copper tubing should be installed CAUTION The gas storage tank should be at least 25 feet from the heater Local ordinances may require further distances A high pressure 3 to 5 foot flexible hose for use with LP gas should be used to connect gas supply line to the heaters ...

Page 16: ...em Once heater and transition high limit have been installed follow instruction for which control system you have purchased from the respected manuals included automatic thermostat pages 22 25 high low fire thermostat pages 26 29 or modulating gas valve pages 30 32 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION To maintain grain quality and avoid risk of bin fire drying temperature should not exceed 130 degrees F...

Page 17: ...for those controls CAUTION Higher than necessary gas pressure setting will not dry your grain any faster 5 Whenever shutting down your fan heater system always close the fuel source at the tank first draining the lines allow the heaters safety system to detect no flame and lock itself out 6 AFTER STEP 5 HAS BEEN COMPLETED turn the heaters panel power switch to the off position Then shut down the f...

Page 18: ...Check vaporizer adjustment daily Weather condition changes can demand new adjustment AFTER DRYING SEASON The balance of a vane axial blade is very critical Vibration can cause the fan housing to crack To prevent this check behind the blade for dirt dust or foreign material Burn fuel out of lines and turn off at source Cover fan inlet to keep out weather pests and to prevent wind milling which can ...

Page 19: ... 24 4 CFM for 26 Drying speed is proportional to airflow If airflow is increased 25 then the drying rate also increases by 25 The more air delivered the faster the drying front will move through the grain and greater the amount of water removed and thus the more reliable the system Amount of Heat Utilized The aforementioned 2 10 degrees F maximum must be adhered to at all times When adding supplem...

Page 20: ...dry or average temperature dips below 30 degrees F and the average moisture content is 18 or less Do not stop fan on warm foggy or rainy days Air movement cools and controls heating of the grain even if the drying slows Letting the fan run on these types of days also helps to equalize moisture difference from top to bottom of the bin Stop fans and close hatches when top layer is uniformly dry and ...

Page 21: ...ent 20 17 13 10 1 7 1 2HP Axial 18 10 7 5 1 10HP Axial 19 11 7 5 1 10HP Cent 20 12 8 6 1 20HP Cent 20 14 10 7 2 5HP Axial 20 13 9 7 2 7 1 2HP Axial 20 14 10 8 2 10HP Axial 20 16 12 9 2 10HP Cent 20 16 12 10 2 20HP Cent 20 18 14 11 1 10HP Axial 17 9 6 5 1 10HP Cent 18 10 6 5 1 20HP Cent 20 12 9 6 2 5HP Axial 20 12 8 6 2 7 1 2HP Axial 20 13 9 7 2 10HP Axial 20 14 11 8 2 10HP Cent 20 16 12 9 2 20HP C...

Page 22: ...control on the bin sidewall between the perforated floor and the concrete foundation three feet to the side of the transition Tape the enclosed template found in back of manual to the bin wall so the top two mounting holes locate on a corrugation ridge Mark and drill the holes as shown Location of the hole is critical for proper alignment with the thermometer stem Improper alignment will damage th...

Page 23: ... the gas pressure so that the thermometer in the TC 100 TC 400 stabilizes at a temperature 10 to 20 degrees above desired temperature Note It should not take longer than a few minutes for the temperature to stabilize Once stabilized turn the thermostat to your desired setting Watch several cycles to insure heater is operating within the setting you have selected The heater should cycle to maintain...

Page 24: ...would cause the control to turn the heater on The heater would continue to operate until the temperature exceeds the 120 degrees thermostat setting or the relative humidity dropped below 70 As long as the relative humidity remains about 70 the heater will cycle in response to the thermostat setting when the relative humidity drops and no supplemental heat is required the humidistat setting will di...

Page 25: ... insure they are engaged There are three high limit switches located on all LP liquid heaters and two on all vapor and super low units Following the TC 100 power cord back to the heater and into the control box check ground wire green is connected to ground lug on bottom of control box Check the power wire in this case white is connected to 7 on the terminal block Check that the return power wire ...

Page 26: ...f control mount Note Before choosing where to mount the control to the bin be sure the electric cord of the control will reach the heater control panel The preinstall cord is approximately 11 6 in length Mount the control preinstalled on mounting plate on the bin sidewall between the perforated floor and the concrete foundation three feet to the side of the transition Only the sensing bulb needs t...

Page 27: ...ter and let all gas in the heater burn out The heater must be connected to power with the switch in the On position This may be best done by connecting to an extension cord rather than having the fan running but there must be no gas in the heater plumbing to ignite 2 Press the button marked MODE Display will show SP1 Press MODE again and the display will flash the current set point 110 from the fa...

Page 28: ...el source at the tank draining the lines allow the heaters safety system to detect no flame and lock itself out 6 AFTER STEP 5 HAS BEEN COMPLETED turn the heaters panel power switch to the off position Then shut down the fan TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Heater Will Not Fire Be sure thermostat has a set point higher than the ambient temperature otherwise heater is in standby mode Check all high limit swi...

Page 29: ...Heater Fires But Does Not Cycle Off or Has A Long Cycle Adjust gas pressure setting just high enough to satisfy the low fire side of thermostat Too low of gas flow will cause the heater to burn longer But keep in mind higher than necessary gas pressure setting will only result in shorter on cycles and will not dry your grain any faster ...

Page 30: ...ect and lock out all power to heater Handle the sensing bulb and capillary tubing with care not to kink or damage Note Before choosing where to mount the sensing bulb to the bin be sure the capillary tubing of the valve will reach the desired location The preinstalled capillary tubing will reach approximately 9 6 The mount plate for the sensing bulb should be installed on the bin sidewall between ...

Page 31: ...e to increase fuel counterclockwise to decrease fuel Continue to monitor plenum thermometer for desired temperature NOTE Valve reaction time may be slow so allow temperature to stabilize to a balanced condition before measuring temperature 6 Once desired temperature has been reached and valve is fluctuating to satisfy it lock locking nut on regulator 7 Whenever shutting down your fan heater system...

Page 32: ...y small changes since the effect of this valve is only known when the modulation valve is calling for full heat REPLACEMENT PARTS LP Modulating Gas Valve 90 to 210 Degrees F Gas Train Part Number 4035500 Natural Gas Modulating Valve 90 to 210 Degrees F Gas Train Part Number SCH6096 Thermometer Modulating Bulb Bracket Part Number SCH7060 Thermometer Part Number 5040020 ...

Page 33: ... units or 2 on vapor units Press red button located on each high limit to reset it C Thermostat units ONLY Connect lead to 8 on control board If no voltage is read turn up thermostat If voltage is still not present replace thermostat LIGHT IS ON BUT NO SPARK Connect one lead of voltmeter to neutral wire 2 at terminal block See Fig 1 page 36 Connect other lead to 9 on control board during trial for...

Page 34: ...ro amp DC scale 2 Locate wire coming from flame sensor into control box traveling to the S terminal on control board There is a factory installed break just before the board in this wire make the break and add meter in series here 3 Turn on heater unit 4 Observe meter reading 1 During lighting period the meter may move erratically due to spark interference 2 After spark ceases the meter reading sh...

Page 35: ... carbon appears repeatedly Situated between two upper flame spreaders tilted at a slight angle this holder should be used if this problem occurs While this will return your heater to operation solving the overall concern poor airflow should be addressed Look for any object from the heater forward threw the transition that could be causing unwanted static pressure like bin floor stands mounted dire...

Page 36: ...Begins High Limit Circuitry See Figure 2 F Fuse Holder 3220120 TS Toggle Switch 3435032 R Indicator Light SCH5020 IB Control Board SCH5000 XFMR Transformer 3045052 SPK Spark Plug SCH5980 FRS Flame Rod 3036050 LS Liquid Solenoid SCH6075 VS Vapor Solenoid High Fire Super Low Natural Gas Units Units Units SCH6080 SCH6075 4035024 Incoming Power Interlocked With Fan L1 Located on Lower Manifold Liquid ...

Page 37: ...Reach Boar KEY F Fuse L1 Power Line 115V Must be interlocked with fan TS Toggle Switch HL High Limit THL Transition High Limit PTHL Pipe Train High Limit Liquid Units Only LAMP Transition High Limit Pipe Train High Limit Liquids Units Only PTHL LQ ONLY Incoming Power Interlocked With Fan L1 PTHL LQ ONLY ...

Page 38: ... Controls Use key below and match which temperature Control unit pre installed LAMP Thermostat High Low Thermostat High Side Solenoid High Low Only KEY Thermostat Units Only Modulating Gas Valve Only High Low Thermostat Only ...

Page 39: ...MBER SCH6100 NOTE 28 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE NOT SHOWN PART NUMBER SCH6056 1 2 115V SOLENOID VALVE ON ALL LIQUID VAPOR PROPANE UNITS PART NUMBER SCH6080 COIL COMES WITH SOLENOID WHEN ORDERING AS A PART COIL NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING NOTE IN OUT PORTS 3 4 115V SOLENOID VALVE ON ALL NATURAL GAS UNITS PART NUMBER 4035024 1 2 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE ON ALL LIQUID VAPOR PROPANE UNITS PART NUMBER SCH6060 NOTE ARR...

Page 40: ... SOLENOID VALVE ON ALL LIQUID PROPANE UNITS PART NUMBER SCH6075 COIL COMES WITH SOLENOID WHEN ORDERING AS A PART COIL NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING 1 4 BALL VALVE PART NUMBER SCH6051 1 4 LINE STRAINER PART NUMBER 6835010 NOTE 18 HIGH PRESSURE HOSE NOT SHOWN PART NUMBER SCH6055 1 4 RELIEF VALVE PART NUMBER 4035010 ...

Page 41: ...CONNECT LIQUID FILLED NOT SHOWN PART NUMBER SCH6100 1 4 115V SOLENOID VALVE ON ALL VAPOR PROPANE UNITS PART NUMBER SCH6075 COIL COMES WITH SOLENOID WHEN ORDERING AS A PART COIL NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING 1 4 PRESSURE REDUCING VALVE PART NUMBER SCH9060 COMPLETE MANIFOLD PART NUMBER SCHZ56 24 24 AXIAL HEATER SCHZ56 28 28 AXIAL HEATER ...

Page 42: ... 2 115V SOLENOID VALVE ON ALL LIQUID VAPOR PROPANE UNITS PART NUMBER SCH6080 COIL COMES WITH SOLENOID WHEN ORDERING AS A PART COIL NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING NOTE IN OUT PORTS 90ø 210ø MODULATING GAS VALVE PART NUMBER 4035500 COMPLETE MANIFOLD PART NUMBER SCHZ52 24 AXIAL HEATER SCHZ52 28 28 AXIAL HEATER SCHZ52 7 5 7 5 HP CENTRIFUGAL HEATER SCHZ52 20 20 HP CENTRIFUGAL HEATER IN OUT ...

Page 43: ... AXAIL 13 64 7 5 CENT 13 64 20HP CENT 15 64 NOTE 0 30 PSI GAUGE BACK CONNECT LIQUID FILLED NOT SHOWN PART NUMBER SCH6100 1 2 115V SOLENOID VALVE ON ALL LIQUID VAPOR PROPANE UNITS PART NUMBER SCH6080 COIL COMES WITH SOLENOID WHEN ORDERING AS A PART COIL NOT SHOWN IN DRAWING NOTE IN OUT PORTS COMPLETE MANIFOLD PART NUMBER SCHZ51 24 24 AXIAL HEATER SCHZ51 28 28 AXIAL HEATER SCHZ51 7 5 7 5 HP CENTRIFU...

Page 44: ...er housing utilizing x drill screw and 5 16 flat washer 5 Secure 28 axial Screen to heater housing utilizing 5 16 x 1 1 4 bolts 5 16 flat washers and 5 16 nuts Item No Part No Description Qty 1 187890 Bracket 4 2 187889 Guard Top Bottom 2 3 187891 Guard Sides 2 4 172619 5 16 Washer 28 5 157630 Drill Screw x 3 4 8 6 154012 Screw 5 16 x 1 1 4 12 7 154048 Nut 5 16 Hex 8 8 165065 Screen 28 Axial 1 Scr...

Page 45: ...S208058 S208059 10HP S208062 S208063 S208064 S208065 S208066 S208067 Item No Part Number Description Qty 1 208469 Top Heater Adapter 1 2 208470 Side Heater Adapter LH 1 3 208471 Side Heater Adapter RH 1 4 208478 Bottom Heater Adapter 1 5 177732 5 16 18 Bin Bolt x 8 6 158372 5 16 Hex Flange Nut 8 FRAME ASSEMBLY FRAME FAN HEATER ...

Page 46: ...SCF 10 1CG 15HP SCF 15 1CG SCF 4CG Item No Part Number Description Qty 1 208818 Top Heater Adapter 1 2 208820 Side Heater Adapter LH 1 3 208821 Side Heater Adapter RH 1 4 208819 Bottom Heater Adapter 1 5 177732 5 16 18 Bin Bolt x 18 6 158372 5 16 Hex Flange Nut 18 HEATER FRAME FAN FAN SIDE HEATER SIDE FRAME ASSEMBLY ...

Page 47: ...wing fan SCF 20 4CG Item No Part Number Description Qty 1 208823 Top Heater Adapter 1 2 208825 Side Heater Adapter LH 1 3 208826 Side Heater Adapter RH 1 4 208824 Bottom Heater Adapter 1 5 177732 5 16 18 Bin Bolt x 18 6 158372 5 16 Hex Flange Nut 18 FRAME ASSEMBLY HEATER FAN FAN FAN SIDE HEATER SIDE ...

Page 48: ... Heater Combustion Chamber High Fire SCH6024 28 Axial Heater Combustion Chamber High Fire SCH6028 24 Axial Heater Combustion Chamber Super Low Fire SCH9015 28 Axial Heater Combustion Chamber Super Low Fire SCH9020 Downstream Combustion Chamber High Fire SCHD8000 Manifolds LP Lower Manifold Complete SCHZ50 LP Upper High Low 7 5HP Centrifugal Duel Solenoid Manifold SCHZ51 7 5 LP Upper High Low 20HP ...

Page 49: ...ral Gas Upper Thermostat 28 Axial Manifold SCHZ55 28 LP Upper Thermostat Super Low 24 Axial Manifold SCHZ56 24 LP Upper Thermostat Super Low 28 Axial Manifold SCHZ56 28 Natural Gas Upper Thermostat Super Low 28 Axial Manifold SCHZ56 28N Other Components Thermostat Only 3735100 Thermostat Control Complete TC 100 Modulating Gas Valve 4035500 Two Stage Thermostat High Low Units SCH5050 Downstream Acc...

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Page 51: ...stat TOP DRILL 8 3 8 DIA HOLES THIS TEMPLATE MAY BE TAPED DIRECTLY TO BIN WALL FOR HOLE LOCATION USE SELF DRILLING SCREWS PROVIDED MOUNTING HOLES THERMOMETER 1 2 DIA HOLES DO NOT USE SEALANT ON BOTTOM LEAVE OPEN FOR AIR FLOW ...

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Page 53: ...kind from 1 storage of feed products that are not free flowing or that have a density greater than 40 pounds per square foot and 2 the storage of materials other than free flowing livestock feed SECONDARY CONTAINMENT SYSTEMS 10 GA Materials Life Time 12 GA Materials Life Time 14 GA Materials 5 Years Pipe Stands 5 Years Crossover Steps Ladders Load Line Boxes Stinger Doors 1 Year Exclusions specifi...

Page 54: ...R ANY OTHER LEGAL BASIS EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN NO INSTANCE WILL SIOUX STEEL THE DEALER OR ANY PERSON OR COMPANY AFFILIATED WITH EITHER OF THEM BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY PERSON IN AN AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT F NO DEALER WARRANTY THE DEALER HAS NO AUTHORITY TO MAKE ANY WARRANTY REPRESENTATION CONDITION OR PROMISE ON BEH...

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