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OPICO Limited
Cherry Holt Road, Bourne
Lincolnshire, PE10 9LA
United Kingdom
Tel: 01778 421111
Fax Sales: 01778 425080
Fax Parts: 01778 391663
Email: ask@opico.co.uk
Web: www.opico.co.uk
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Gas Grain Dryers
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10 Good Reasons |
Why choose OPICO? |
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Introduction - Put you in control of your harvest whatever the weather.
Why get caught out by another wet harvest when OPICO's Grain Dryers have the solution.
Easy to install and relocate when necessary, OPICO Grain Dryers do not require vast expenditure on handling equipment and our Gas Grain Dryers can easily dry up to 168 tons per day automatically, with minimal supervision. Using diesel or gas and with 3 phase or PTO drive OPICO dryers recirulate the grain constantly to dry thoroughly and consistantly whilst imporving hectolitre weights and augmenting quality.

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Gas Grain Dryers
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10 Good Reasons
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Why choose OPICO?
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Introduction - 10 Good Reasons why to use recirculating batch dryer?
Recirculating - Constant mixing for even drying.
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Augers - Polish the grain, improving sample.
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Grain Cleaner - Removes weed seeds and broken grains improving hectolitre weight.
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Grain is Constantly Moving - Airflow through crop is better decreasing drying time.
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Wet or Dry - Can handle and dry the very wettest of grain.
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Forced drying and cooling - YOU'RE in control, grain is ready to sell when YOU want.
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Self Contained - Minimal additional handling equipment required.
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Quiet - To reduce noise in sensitive areas.
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Resale Value - Being portable OPICO Dryers retain a high resale value
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Flexibility - Can be adapted to fit into most drying systems
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Gas Grain Dryers
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10 Good Reasons
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Why choose OPICO?
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Introduction - Why choose OPICO?
Minimise non drying time.
Loading time and unloading time is dead time when using a dryer, OPICO dryers have high capacity loading augers, recirculating augers and unloading augers, reducing non drying time and increasing throughput.
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Air flow through the grain.
The more air you can blow through grain the more quickly grain will dry and cool, OPICO dryers have high capacity fans in relation to the size of the dryer which speeds up drying and cooling decreasing batch time and increasing throughput.
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Heating the grain.
Larger burners attain the drying temperatures more quickly and maintain more consistant drying temperature, decreasing drying time and increasing throughput.
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Size of the drying zone.
The size of the plenum chamber in a grain dryer dictates the amount of grain that is being dryed at any one time. The holding capacity of a grain dryer is irrelevant to the drying capacity, the larger the plenum area, the higher drying capacity. (See image)
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Gas Grain Dryers
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Gas Grain Dryer Features
Features |
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Liquid Gas Vaporiser and Ring Burner
Grain Guard Controller
Push Button Controls
Epoxy Coated Sheets
Custom Built Centrifugal Fan
Axial Fan
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Liquid Gas Vaporiser and Ring Burner
Efficient Clean Drying
The gas is piped into the burner unit in liquid form and passes through a vaporising ring before being burnt in a ring burner, as liquid gas expands 100 times to become vapour this ensures high temperatures can be attained easily. As gas burns very cleanly, apart from long term servicing, little input is required by the operator. |

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Grain Guard Controller
Operator Guidance and self Diagnostics (395QF, 595QF, 600QF, 795QF, 800QF Models ONLY) More Info
Models with the Grain Guard fitted benefit from a menu system which guides the operator through setting his dryer up for a particular mode of operation and for specific crops with example temperatures preset into the controller. The Grain Guard also has a diagnostic function which controls the fail safes and will highlight the problem if there is one. |

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Push Button Controls
Simple operation (355XL, 555XL, 575QF Models ONLY)
The base models have simple push button and turn dial controls to allow the operator to quickly and easily set the dryer up for work, they also incorporate fail safes to prevent problems in the event of any mechanical failure. |

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Epoxy Coated Sheets
longevity
The outer screens on GT dryers are covered in an Epoxy coating to prevent corrosion and prolong the life of the dryer |

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Custom Built Centrifugal Fan
Quiet for sensitive areas (QF Models ONLY)
QF Models use a large custom built centrifugal fan to create the airflow required to dry with, as the fan blades do not cut through the air aggressively this produces less noise resulting in a decibel rating of 74 and the ability to work 24 hours a day in noise sensitive areas. |
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Axial Fan
Simple low cost fan (XL Models ONLY)
XL Models use a propeller type bladed fan to provide the airflow for drying the grain, this is cost effective but has a decibel rating of 104 so it not suitable for noise sensitive areas. |

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Gas Grain Dryers
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Gas Grain Dryer Models
| 300 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
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500 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
355XL |
395QF |
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9 ton holding capacity, 4½ ton per hour throughput*
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12 ton holding capacity, 6 ton per hour throughput*
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| 600 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
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700 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
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800 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
600QF |
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Auto 12 ton holding capacity, 6 ton per hour throughput*
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795QF |
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18 ton holding capacity, 7½ ton per hour throughput*
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800QF |
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Auto 18 ton holding capacity, 7½ ton per hour throughput*
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795QF 18 Ton Gas Grain Dryer
 18 ton approximate
holding capacity
7.5 ton per hour throughput *
Digital Controls
Quite Fan (74Db)
The 795 dryer has taken the successful 595 series & added
that extra power and space to get more out of the working day.
Now the 795 series gives you 18 tonnes holding capacity, 50%
more than the 500 series. With the new larger plenum they
give you 7.5 tons per hour throughput at 5% moisture reduction*
Supplied as standard with 38" custom built, in line centrifugal fan (74
dba) and unique self diagnostic electronic Grain Guard controls (795).
Centralised greaser location. 60 ton an hour 12" diameter central
auger 8" diameter loading auger with full length, 9ft 10" (3M) loading
hopper (50 ton an hour loading capacity). LP Gas fired burner. Epoxy powder coated outside sheets. Adjustable jacks,
4 new tyres, grain sampler, grain cleaner, grain
pressure splitter pelmet. Horizontal Hydraulic
discharge. *Electric drive models available
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Technical
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Gas Grain Dryer Technical Information and Specification
| 300 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
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500 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
355XL |
395QF |
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9 ton holding capacity, 4½ ton per hour throughput*
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12 ton holding capacity, 6 ton per hour throughput*
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| 600 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
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700 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
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800 Series Gas Grain Dryer Range |
600QF |
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Auto 12 ton holding capacity, 6 ton per hour throughput*
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795QF |
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18 ton holding capacity, 7½ ton per hour throughput*
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800QF |
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Auto 18 ton holding capacity, 7½ ton per hour throughput*
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355XL 9 Ton Gas Grain Dryer
| 355XL - AXIAL FAN DRYER |
Drying capacity (21-16%)* |
4½ t/hr |
Holding capacity |
9t (12.3m3) |
Height - working position, standard head / Sky-Vac |
18’6” (5.6m) / + 14” (360mm) |
Height - working position, horizontal head / Sky-Vac |
15’3” (4.7m) / + 23” (580mm) |
Height - transport with head removed |
13’6” (4.1m) |
Width |
8’ (2.4m) |
Length - working position |
22’9” (6.9m) |
Length - transport position |
14’1” (4.3m) |
Weight - empty |
3350 lbs (1523 kg) |
Grain wall thickness |
18” (457mm) |
Vertical auger size |
12” (305mm) |
Loading auger size / Unloading auger size |
8” (203mm) |
Burner size - LP Gas |
2,200,000 BTU/hr (645kW) |
Fan type and size |
Axial Fan ø 26” (660mm) |
Fan Rating & Outlet-Static Pressure |
12,000 ft³/min @ 1.5”
(20,400m³/hr @ 3.74 Mbar) |
PTO speed / Power required |
525 RPM, 40hp (30kW) |
Recirculating Time |
60 t/hr, 10-12min |
Loading rate |
50 t/hr, 12min |
Unloading rate |
60 t/hr, 10 min |
Electric power used (Optional) |
20hp (30Amp) - 1 Motor |
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395QF 9 Ton Gas Grain Dryer
| 395QF - QUIET FAN DRYER |
Drying capacity (21-16%)* |
4½ t/hr |
Holding capacity |
9t (12.3m3) |
Height - working position, standard head / Sky-Vac |
18’6” (5.6m) / + 14” (360mm) |
Height - working position, horizontal head / Sky-Vac |
15’3” (4.7m) / + 23” (580mm) |
Height - transport with head removed |
13’6” (4.1m) |
Width |
8’ (2.4m) |
Length - working position |
26’3” (8.1m) |
Length - transport position |
17’6” (5.4m) |
Weight - empty |
3900 lbs (1772 kg) |
Grain wall thickness |
18” (457mm) |
Vertical auger size |
12” (305mm) |
Loading auger size / Unloading auger size |
8” (203mm) |
Burner size - LP Gas |
2,200,000 BTU/hr (645kW) |
Fan type and size |
In-line Centrifugal ø 33” (840mm) |
Fan Rating & Outlet-Static Pressure |
12,000 ft³/min @ 1.5”
(20,400m³/hr @ 3.74 Mbar) |
PTO speed / Power required |
525 RPM, 40hp (30kW) |
Recirculating Time |
60 t/hr, 10-12min |
Loading rate |
50 t/hr, 12min |
Unloading rate |
60 t/hr, 10min |
Electric power used (Optional) |
20hp (30Amp) - 1 Motor |
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555XL 12 Ton Gas Grain Dryer
555XL - AXIAL FAN DRYER |
Drying capacity (21-16%)* |
6 t/hr |
Holding capacity |
12t (17.5m3) |
Height - working position, standard head / Sky-Vac |
18’6” (5.6m) / + 14” (360mm) |
Height - working position, horizontal head / Sky-Vac |
15’3” (4.7m) / + 23” (580mm) |
Height - transport with head removed |
13’6” (4.1m) |
Width |
11’ (3.4m) |
Length - working position |
18’ (7.8m) |
Length - transport position |
16’7” (5.1m) |
Weight - empty |
4400 lbs (2000 kg) |
Grain wall thickness |
18” (457mm) |
Vertical auger size |
12” (305mm) |
Loading auger size / Unloading auger size |
8” (203mm) |
Burner size - LP Gas |
3,000,000 BTU/hr (879kW) |
Fan type and size |
Axial Fan ø 32” (810mm) |
Fan Rating & Outlet-Static Pressure |
16,000 ft³/min @ 1.5”
(27,180m³/hr @ 3.74 Mbar) |
PTO speed / Power required |
525 RPM, 40hp (30kW) |
Recirculating Time |
60 t/hr 12-15min |
Loading rate |
50 t/hr 14min |
Unloading rate |
60 t/hr 12min |
Electric power used (Optional) |
25hp (34Amp) - 1 Motor |
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575QF 12 Ton Gas Grain Dryer
575QF - QUIET FAN DRYER |
Drying capacity (21-16%)* |
6 t/hr |
Holding capacity |
12t (17.5m3) |
Height - working position, standard head / Sky-Vac |
18’6” (5.6m) / + 14” (360mm) |
Height - working position, horizontal head / Sky-Vac |
15’3” (4.7m) / + 23” (580mm) |
Height - transport with head removed |
13’6” (4.1m) |
Width |
11’ (3.4m) |
Length - working position |
29’ (8.9m) |
Length - transport position |
20’5” (6.2m) |
Weight - empty |
5100 lbs (2318 kg) |
Grain wall thickness |
18” (457mm) |
Vertical auger size |
12” (305mm) |
Loading auger size / Unloading auger size |
8” (203mm) |
Burner size - LP Gas |
3,000,000 BTU/hr (879kW) |
Fan type and size |
In-line Centrifugal ø 38” (965mm) |
Fan Rating & Outlet-Static Pressure |
16,000 ft³/min @ 1.5”
(27,180m³/hr @ 3.74 Mbar) |
PTO speed / Power required |
525 RPM, 40hp (30kW) |
Recirculating Time |
60 t/hr 12-15min |
Loading rate |
50 t/hr 14min |
Unloading rate |
60 t/hr 12min |
Electric power used (Optional) |
25hp (34Amp) - 1 Motor |
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595QF 12 Ton Gas Grain Dryer
595QF - QUIET FAN DRYER |
Drying capacity (21-16%)* |
6 t/hr |
Holding capacity |
12t (17.5m3) |
Height - working position, standard head / Sky-Vac |
18’6” (5.6m) / + 14” (360mm) |
Height - working position, horizontal head / Sky-Vac |
15’3” (4.7m) / + 23” (580mm) |
Height - transport with head removed |
13’6” (4.1m) |
Width |
11’ (3.4m) |
Length - working position |
29’ (8.9m) |
Length - transport position |
20’5” (6.2m) |
Weight - empty |
5100 lbs (2318 kg) |
Grain wall thickness |
18” (457mm) |
Vertical auger size |
12” (305mm) |
Loading auger size / Unloading auger size |
8” (203mm) |
Burner size - LP Gas |
3,000,000 BTU/hr (879kW) |
Fan type and size |
In-line Centrifugal ø 38” (965mm) |
Fan Rating & Outlet-Static Pressure |
16,000 ft³/min @ 1.5”
(27,180m³/hr @ 3.74 Mbar) |
PTO speed / Power required |
525 RPM, 40hp (30kW) |
Recirculating Time |
60 t/hr 12-15min |
Loading rate |
50 t/hr 14min |
Unloading rate |
60 t/hr 12min |
Electric power used (Optional) |
25hp (34Amp) - 1 Motor |
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600QF Auto 12 Ton Gas Grain Dryer
600QF AUTO - QUIET FAN DRYER |
Drying capacity (21-16%)* |
6 t/hr |
Holding capacity |
12t (17.5m3) |
Height - working position, standard head / Sky-Vac |
N/A |
Height - working position, horizontal head / Sky-Vac |
15’3” (4.7m) / + 23” (580mm) |
Height - transport with head removed |
13’6” (4.1m) |
Width |
11’ (3.4m) |
Length - working position |
29’ (8.9m) |
Length - transport position |
20’5” (6.2m) |
Weight - empty |
5940 lbs (2700kg) |
Grain wall thickness |
18” (457mm) |
Vertical auger size |
12” (305mm) |
Loading auger size / Unloading auger size |
8” (203mm) |
Burner size - LP Gas |
3,000,000 BTU/hr (879kW) |
Fan type and size |
In-line Centrifugal ø 38” (965mm) |
Fan Rating & Outlet-Static Pressure |
16,000 ft³/min @ 1.5”
(27,180m³/hr @ 3.74Mbar) |
Recirculating Time |
60 t/hr, 12-15min |
Loading rate |
50 t/hr, 14min |
Unloading rate |
50 t/hr, 14min |
Electric power used |
37hp (48Amp) - 4 Motors |
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795QF 18 Ton Gas Grain Dryer
795QF - Quiet Fan Dryer |
Drying capacity (21-16%)* |
7 t/hr |
Holding capacity |
18t (22.6m3) |
Height - working position, standard head / Sky-Vac |
N/A |
Height - working position, horizontal head / Sky-Vac |
18’ (5.5m) / + 23” (580mm) |
Height - transport with head removed |
13’6” (4.1m) |
Width |
11’ (3.4m) |
Length - working position |
29’ (8.9m) |
Length - transport position |
20’5” (6.2m) |
Weight - empty |
5,400 lbs (2500kg) |
Grain wall thickness |
18” (457mm) |
Vertical auger size |
12” (305mm) |
Loading auger size / Unloading auger size |
8” (203mm) |
Burner size - LP Gas |
3,000,000 BTU/hr (879 kW) |
Fan type and size |
In-line Centrifugal ø 38” (965mm) |
Fan Rating & Outlet-Static Pressure |
17,200ft³/min @ 1.5”
(29,220m³/hr @ 3.74 Mbar) |
PTO speed / Power required |
525 RPM, 40hp (30kW) |
Recirculating Time |
60 t/hr 16-20min |
Loading rate |
50 t/hr 20min |
Unloading rate |
60 t/hr 20min |
Electric power used (Optional) |
30hp (39Amp) - 1 Motor |
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800QF Auto 18 Ton Gas Grain Dryer
800QF AUTO - QUIET FAN DRYER |
Drying capacity (21-16%)* |
7 t/hr |
Holding capacity |
18t (22.6m3) |
Height - working position, standard head / Sky-Vac |
N/A |
Height - working position, horizontal head / Sky-Vac |
18’ (5.5m) / + 23” (580mm) |
Height - transport with head removed |
13’6” (4.1m) |
Width |
11’ (3.4m) |
Length - working position |
29’ (8.9m) |
Length - transport position |
20’5” (6.2m) |
Weight - empty |
6000 lbs (2722 kg) |
Grain wall thickness |
18” (457mm) |
Vertical auger size |
12” (305mm) |
Loading auger size / Unloading auger size |
8” (203mm) |
Burner size - LP Gas |
3,000,000 BTU/hr (879kW) |
Fan type and size |
In-line Centrifugal
ø 38” (965mm) |
Fan Rating & Outlet-Static Pressure |
17,200ft³/min @ 1.5”
(29,220m³/hr @ 3.74 Mbar) |
Recirculating Time |
60 t/hr 16-20min |
Loading rate |
50 t/hr 20min |
Unloading rate |
50 t/hr 20min |
Electric power used (Optional) |
42hp (55Amp) - 4 Motors |
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Optional Extras
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Optional Extras
| GT Gas Grain Dryer - Accessories |
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| 06DC1 |
Dust Extractor Sky-Vac - Factory fitted to new machine
*Specify when ordering - standard or horizontal discharge head
**specify when ordering - single or 3 phase electrics |
| 06A34010 |
300 Series Pelmet |
| 06A54010 |
500 Series Pelmet |
| 06A26010 |
Over-centre clamp for securing head |
| 06A41011 |
Grain Cleaner only |
| 06A41100 |
Cleaner screen for Peas and Beans |
| 06A41115 |
Cleaner screen for Rape (round) 1/16 |
| 06A41110 |
Cleaner screen for Wheat (round) 3/32 |
| 06A41111 |
Cleaner screen for Wheat (slotted) 3/32 |
| 06A41130 |
Cleaner blank plate |
| 06EDK3 |
Electric Drive kit for Series 300 Dryer (retrofittable) |
| 06EDK5 |
Electric Drive kit for Series 500 Dryer (retrofittable) |
| 06EM1 |
Electric Mount kit for Series 300 Dryer (includes Belts, Pulleys, Mounting Brackets and Guards) |
| 06EM2 |
Electric Mount kit for Series 500 Dryer (includes Belts, Pulleys, Mounting Brackets and Guards) |
| 06T1 |
Transformer |
| 06A26031 |
Standard top |
| 06A26010 |
Hydraulic Head (Length: 300Series 2.2m; 500 Series 2.6m) |
| 06A2610EXT |
Extended Hydraulic Head (Length: 300Series 2.2m; 500 Series 2.6m) |
| 06A26000 |
Electric Head (Length: 300Series 2.2m; 500 Series 2.6m) |
| 06A26000EXT |
Extended Electric Head (Length: 300Series 2.2m; 500 Series 2.6m) |
| Accessory Delivery Charge POA |
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Pricing
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Pricing
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OPICO 2012 Product Price List
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Grain Guard Box
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GT Grain Guard Guard Control Box

The OPICO grain dryer models 395QF, 595QF, 600QF, 795QF, 800QF
feature the unique controls for safer accurate drying.
The GT Grain Guard Control Box has a self diagnostic fault finder which automatically monitors all drying functions
on the dryer.
These include drying temperature, grain
temperature, flame failure, power failure, fan failure, fuel
supply, agitator, auger and PTO speeds.
During the entire time the dryer is in
operation the electrical supply is monitored.
Should any of the functions of the dryer
fail the gas supply is automatically shut off and a precise
message is given on the LCD read out.
The safety and fault diagnosis is carried
out automatically.
Maintenance and servicing is made more
effective and almost immediate diagnosis of any fault can be
made by the operator thus requiring minimal service intervention.
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Service Tips
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GT Service Tips and Hints
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