Sterling 90-225 CFM Preventative Maintenance Checklist, System model # Serial #, Every two years

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Preventative Maintenance Checklist

Dehumidifying Dryer Systems

System model #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serial #

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every week

 

Date/

 

Date/

Date/

 

Date/

Date/

Date/

Date/

 

Date/

 

Date/

 

Date/

Date/

Date/

 

Date/

 

 

By

 

By

 

By

 

 

By

By

By

By

 

By

 

By

 

By

By

By

 

By

Inspect all filters for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

wear, replace/clean

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

if dirty or worn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check air regulator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

to make sure pres-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

sure is 60-80 psi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(413.7 to 551.6 kPa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

/4.1 to 5.5 bars). (If

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

applicable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every month

 

Jan

 

Feb

 

Mar

 

Apr

May

Jun

 

Jul

 

Aug

 

Sep

 

Oct

 

Nov

 

Dec

Lock out electrical

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power and inspect

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electrical wiring for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

integrity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lock out electrical

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power and check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

heater elements for

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

continuity using an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ohmmeter.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check dew point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and temperature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tracking with an

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

external dew point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitor and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pyrometer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Visually inspect the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

shifting of the airflow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

valve during one

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

cycle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every year

 

 

 

Next scheduled

 

Actual inspection

 

Next scheduled

Actual inspection

 

 

 

 

 

inspection

 

 

 

 

Date/By

 

 

 

 

inspection

 

 

Date/By

 

Inspect desiccant. Replace

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

if brown or broken.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Every two years

 

 

Scheduled

 

 

 

Actual replacement

 

 

Scheduled

Actual replacement

 

 

 

 

replacement date

 

Date/Work done by

 

replacement date

Date/Work done by

Replace desiccant.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cabinet Series Dehumidifying Dryer

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Contents SDA 150-380 90-225 CFM Cabinet Series Dehumidifying Dryers Bulletin No. WH1-606 Table of Contents TROUBLESHOOTING…………………………….48 Charts and Figures Safety Symbols Used in this Manual SafetyHow to Use This Manual Description Operator Responsibility ResponsibilityGeneral Responsibility Maintenance Responsibility Reporting a Safety Defect General Information Dryer Air Flow Diagram Closed Loop Drying SystemSpecifying a Drying/Conveying System What is Desiccant?Process/Regeneration Cycle Positioning Your Dryer InstallationConnecting Compressed Air Making Electrical ConnectionsDrying Hopper Connecting Cooling Water to the Optional AftercoolerProcess Air Connections Between the Dryer and Drying Hopper Controls Control Panel Indicator Lights and SwitchesRocker Switches Indicating LightsSignal to the PLC controller to shut down dryer Typical Dyer Interface Panel Process Air Dew Point Display Process Air Temperature ControllerIdentifying Temperature Controller LED Indicators Up Arrow Button Identifying Temperature Controller Buttons Display ButtonDown Arrow Button Auto-Tune ButtonE5CK Operating Parameters Available E5CK ModesSetting the Process Air Temperature PLC ControllerPLC LED Indicators Name DescriptionOutput LED Indicators Typical Subpanel Layout Typical Cabinet Dryer Electrical Schematic, Drawing Typical Cabinet Dryer Electrical Schematic, Drawing 222 Entering Operating Parameters to Select Modes Setting the Shift on Dew PointSetting the High Dew Point Alarm Display Optional Seven Day TimerTimer Programming the Optional Timer Setting the Current Day of the Week, Hour, and MinuteMultiple-Day Operation Daily Timer OperationChecking the Set Time Canceling the Settings Day OverrideCabinet Series Dehumidifying Dryer Startup OperationPre-Startup Checks ShutdownPage Servicing Process Air Filters MaintenanceWork Rules Vacuuming Recommendations for Cleaning and Replacing FiltersCleaning with Compressed Air WashingJan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Preventative Maintenance ChecklistSystem model # Serial # Every two yearsSymptoms of Worn Desiccant Servicing the Dew Point MonitorReplacing Worn Desiccant First AidLbs Replacing the Process HeaterDryer Large bead Type Small bead Type Total per bed Changing the Controller Security Level Mode Security levelReplacing the Regeneration Heater Mode Parameter Setting range Default Factory Mode Parameter Setting range SettingParameter Setting range Option BoardsRestoring Factory Defaults on the Dew Point Controller Option Type RE232C RS-485 Event Input Transfer OutputPID Cabinet Series Dehumidifying Dryer Stop the dryer TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Corrective action PLC Using a Platinum Resistance Thermometer Determining Temperature Controller Errors or Sensor ErrorsUsing a Thermocouple

SDA 150-380, 90-225 CFM specifications

The Sterling 90-225 CFM and SDA 150-380 series represent cutting-edge advancements in air compressor technology, designed for a wide range of industrial applications. Known for their reliability, efficiency, and superior performance, these units are essential tools for professionals seeking high-quality compressed air solutions.

One of the standout features of the Sterling 90-225 CFM series is its impressive flow rate. With a capacity range of 90 to 225 cubic feet per minute, these compressors offer ample airflow to power pneumatic tools and equipment while maintaining optimal pressure levels. The durability of the components used in the construction of this series ensures that it can withstand the rigors of heavy-duty operations while minimizing downtime.

The SDA 150-380 series further enhances this approach with its higher capacity range, accommodating between 150 to 380 CFM. This variant is particularly suitable for larger facilities and demanding applications where sustained airflow is essential. Both series are designed to adapt to various pressure requirements, making them versatile solutions for different industries, including manufacturing, construction, and automotive sectors.

A key technology featured in both series is the use of energy-efficient motors, which significantly reduce operational costs. These motors are designed to deliver high torque at low speeds, ensuring smooth operation and less wear on the compressor. Furthermore, the incorporation of advanced control systems allows for real-time monitoring and adjustments to optimize performance, ensuring that the compressors operate within desired parameters continuously.

Noise reduction is another critical aspect of both the Sterling and SDA series. Innovatively engineered with sound-attenuating materials, these compressors operate at lower decibel levels, providing a more pleasant working environment. This focus on user comfort doesn’t sacrifice performance, as the units are built to achieve maximum efficiency even at reduced noise levels.

The ease of maintenance is another important characteristic. Both models are equipped with user-friendly access points for essential components, simplifying routine checks and servicing procedures. This results in less downtime and improved reliability across the operational lifespan of the compressors.

In conclusion, the Sterling 90-225 CFM and SDA 150-380 series compressors set a benchmark in the industry, offering a blend of performance, efficiency, and user-friendly features that cater to various industrial needs. Their robust construction, advanced technology, and focus on user comfort make them ideal choices for businesses seeking to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.