• 把去年的谷物从每个仓里取出来，并清理剩余的灰尘. 删除 of all dust 和 fines will reduce the chance for insect infestation. Fumigate under floors 和 ducts that 可以not be cleaned if an insect infestation occurred previously. Never mix or blend old crop grain or contaminated grain with the new crop.

Lock out all equipment that could accidentally start up while workers are cleaning the 箱子. 打扫垃圾箱时戴上防尘口罩. Avoid running 球迷 在 cleaning, 球迷 可以 blow dust 和 molds that are harmful to workers. Avoid dust clouds by practicing good housekeeping 和 control the sources of ignition like high bearing temperature or belt slippage. When entering a 箱子 filled with grain follow recommended safety procedures. Anyone entering a grain 箱子 should have a body harness tethered to a lifeline with at least two others outside the 箱子; one should be able to see the person inside the 箱子 while the second would have the ability to call the fire department or rescue squad for help. Locate all personal safety equipment 和 store it near the 箱子s for easy access.

检查 箱子 equipment 和 drying floors for any obstructions that may interfere with the operation of the unloading auger. 把地板扫干净 以确保适当的气流 可以 从风扇到谷物.

去除旧粒; 杂草 和 trash from around the grain 箱子 area so rodents will not have a place to nest or insects maintain a presence. Sanitation in 和 around the grain system requires constant attention 和 is very important for maintaining the value of your grain.

Inspect grain 箱子 exhaust vents to ensure they are not clogged with bird nests or bees’ wings. Clogged vents 可以 reduce airflow through the grain resulting in slower than expected 干燥速率. Clogged exhaust vents 可以 also cause 球迷 to over pressurize a 箱子 和 possibly causing 屋顶损坏.

Look around the outside of the 箱子 for foundation cracks 和 seal any minor cracks to prevent them from enlarging.检查 for wind damage that may have changed the shape of the 箱子 or roof. Any structural damage to the 箱子 could worsen with loading/unloading 和 fan operation, 因此，最好识别任何损坏并进行修复.

Level 和 shape the ground around the 箱子s to provide good drainage 和 prevent water pooling. St和ing water 可以 support insects 和 perhaps indicate water inside the 箱子. Water inside the 箱子 or near an aerator fan in取 可以 increase the humidity of the air entering the grain 和 cause rewetting.

设备的准备

在这 time, it is also a good idea to 取 care of any 修复 和 maintenance of the equipment used to dry 和 h和le the grain to operate safely 和 prevent costly breakdowns. 收获前:

• Inspect 和 test all powered equipment to be sure it is in good working order. P进行任何维护，调整， 修复 和润滑，如有需要. 从足够深的地方开始这个过程 提前准备零件以备不时之需.

• 确保所有的螺旋钻，输送机， 球迷 加热器被清洗干净， 在季节之前润滑并正常运行. 检查 确保风扇叶片 rotate freely 和 in the proper direction (improper rotation direction may indicate electrical problems). 一定 螺旋钻和输送机 可以 启动并运行 没有问题, listen for potential bearing problems or interference that may be caused by 受损 房屋、鸟窝或啮齿动物巢穴或腐烂的谷物. 确保所有 风扇屏、皮带 和 防链装置，螺旋钻 警卫 还有安全防护 都就位了. 操作风扇至 确定电机是否运转正常，转速似乎 正常，出气正常. 尽量减少操作时间, 球迷 可以 cause floor st和s to move out of place if the 箱子 is empty. All safety precautions should be followed when 检查ing 和 修复ing augers 和 球迷.

• 如果燃气加热器用于 箱子 正在使用干燥， 检查 风扇和 电热丝 鼠标损坏和连接松动. I检查燃气管道 和软管 的完整性 和 泄漏测试. If the vaporizer ring is rusty 和 scaling there is a chance for a pin hole developing 在 the drying season. 检查燃烧器是否有锈迹和虫窝 and that the burner ports are clear 和 可以 provide flame along the entire burner.确保点火器正常工作 properly along with safety features such as flame detectors 和 airflow switches.

• If you use a portable dryer 检查 the gas lines 和软管 for leaks 和 weathering. 此外，检查所有的电线和连接. 更换损坏的电线，拧紧松动的连接处. 把剩余的谷物清除掉, 检查 corners 和 ledges for clumps of fines 和 kernels left behind from the previous year. 如果可能的话, run some dry grain through the dryer to clean 和 polish up the screens 和 auger flights 和 ensure good grain flow through the dryer 和 accessory equipment. 在这 time the 球迷 和 heaters 可以 be tested to avoid start-up problems when 收获 begins. It is better to discover problems prior to 收获 when there is time for 修复 than being unable to load the dryer with wet grain when a delay of only a day 可以 result in spoiled grain.

其他 准备 步骤

除了 清理存储 structures 和 修复ing equipment, there are a few additional steps you 可以 取 现在 准备收割:

• Fill fuel tanks 和 schedule deliveries according to anticipated needs.

• Improve access to the grain drying 和 storage equipment area by relocating any equipment or 可能干扰卡车和交通流量的部件.

• 考虑安装粮食监测和控制系统. 这些管理系统 能否在最大限度地降低能源成本的同时最大限度地提高最终粮食质量. Routinely monitor the system to be sure that it is functioning properly.