ACS 380 m3 -hr) User Manual

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1:

SAFETY .............................................................. VII

1-1

How to Use This Manual .......................................................................................... vii

Safety Symbols Used in this Manual .................................................................. vii

1-2

Warnings and Precautions ........................................................................................ ix

1-3

Responsibility ............................................................................................................ x

General Responsibility ......................................................................................... x

Operator Responsibility ........................................................................................ x

Maintenance Responsibility ................................................................................ xi

Reporting a Safety Defect .................................................................................. xii

CHAPTER 2:

GENERAL INFORMATION ................................ 13

2-1

Models Covered in This Manual ............................................................................... 13

2-2

Necessary Documents ............................................................................................. 13

2-3

General Description ................................................................................................. 13

Specifying a Drying System ...............................................................................14

What is Desiccant? ............................................................................................14

The Process/Regeneration Cycle .......................................................................15

Aftercoolers, Pre-Coolers, and Plasticizing Traps ..............................................15

Closed Loop and Heat Recovery Option ............................................................16

Process Heat Recovery Option ..........................................................................16

Modular Convey Options ....................................................................................16

Material Overdrying Protection ...........................................................................16

Safety Devices and Interlocks ............................................................................17

2-4

Standard Features ................................................................................................... 18

Mechanical Features ..........................................................................................18

Electrical Features .............................................................................................18

2-5

Options .................................................................................................................... 19

2-6

Dimensions and Specifications ................................................................................ 20

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2-7

Silo Dehumidification System .................................................................................. 21

CHAPTER 3:

INSTALLATION .................................................. 22

3-1

Positioning Your Dryer ............................................................................................. 22

3-2

Making Electrical Connections ................................................................................. 22

3-3

Checking for Proper Blower Rotation ....................................................................... 22

Three-Phase Models ..........................................................................................22

3-4

Process Air Connections Between the Dryer and Drying Hopper ............................. 24

3-5

Connecting Cooling Water to the Optional Aftercooler/Precooler and Closed Loop

Regeneration ..................................................................................................................... 24

Installing Water Lines ...........................................................................................24

3-6

Drying Hopper ......................................................................................................... 25

Removing the Rust Inhibitor ..................................................................................25

Air Trap Considerations ........................................................................................25

3-7

Positioning Your Dryer ............................................................................................. 25