Sterling 350-2100 CFM How to Use This Manual, Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

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Chapter 1: Safety

1-1 How to Use This Manual

Use this manual as a guide and reference for installing, operating, and maintaining your dehumidifying dryer. The purpose is to assist you in applying efficient, proven techniques that enhance equipment productivity.

This manual covers only light corrective maintenance. No other maintenance should be undertaken without first contacting a service engineer.

The Functional Description section outlines models covered, standard features, and safety features. Additional sections within the manual provide instructions for installation, pre- operational procedures, operation, preventive maintenance, and corrective maintenance.

The Installation chapter includes required data for receiving, unpacking, inspecting, and setup of the dehumidifying dryer. We can also provide the assistance of a factory-trained technician to help train your operator(s) for a nominal charge. This section includes instructions, checks, and adjustments that should be followed before commencing with operation of the dehumidifying dryer. These instructions are intended to supplement standard shop procedures performed at shift, daily, and weekly intervals.

The Operation chapter includes a description of electrical and mechanical controls, in addition to information for operating the dryer safely and efficiently.

The Maintenance chapter is intended to serve as a source of detailed assembly and disassembly instructions for those areas of the equipment requiring service. Preventive maintenance sections are included to ensure that your dehumidifying dryer provides excellent, long service.

The Troubleshooting chapter serves as a guide for identification of most common problems. Potential problems are listed, along with possible causes and related solutions.

The Appendix contains technical specifications, drawings, schematics, parts lists, and available options. A spare parts list with part numbers specific to your machine is provided with your shipping paperwork package. Refer to this section for a listing of spare parts for purchase. Have your serial number and model number ready when ordering.

Safety Symbols Used in this Manual

The following safety alert symbols are used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow these symbols to avoid possible injury or death.

DANGER! DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING! WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Caution! CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation or practice that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.

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Contents SDA Series 350 2100 CFM Large Dehumidifying DryersWrite Down Your Serial Numbers Here For Future Reference Shipping Info Table of Contents Maintenance Safety How to Use This ManualSafety Symbols Used in this Manual Safety Tag Information Dryer Safety TagsWear Safety Glasses and Work Gloves Responsibility General ResponsibilityOperator Responsibility Maintenance Responsibility RememberReporting a Safety Defect Functional Description Typical Features and ComponentsOptional Features Models Covered in This ManualWhat is Desiccant? Closed Loop Drying SystemProcess/Regeneration Cycle Cfm Dryers Functional Description TOP View Left Side View Electrical Connections InstallationWork Rules Check For Proper Blower RotationAftercooler Cooling Water Connection Drying Hopper Air TrapTypical Control Panel Control Panel Indicator Lights Control PanelProcess Blower Failure Alarm Switches and Meters Valve Position ErrorProcess Air Temperature Controller PLC ControlProcess Air Temperature Controller Temperature Controller LED Indicators Process Value Numeric LEDTemperature Controller Keys See in Section Optional Communications ProtocolsStartup, Shutdown & Operation Pre-Startup ChecksStartup To Change the Process Air High Temperature Alarm Setting Setting the Process Air TemperatureSetting the High and Low Temperature Alarms ShutdownTemperature Controller Anti-Tamper Lockout Switch Temperature Controller Autotune ProcedureTemperature Controller Internal Switches Enabling the Lockout FeatureSetting the Dewpoint Extend Shift Point Changing the Display from Fahrenheit to CentigradeTo Change the Dewpoint Shift Point Setpoint Regeneration Blower Shutdown Temp 160F Regeneration Monitoring System Signal ProcessorLL Setpoint Low Regeneration Alarm Setpoint 130F HH Setpoint Heater Cut Off Temp 300FAuxiliary Process Safety System Optional Seven Day Timer OptionalSetting the Current Day of the Week, Hour and Minute Setting the start up timeSetting the stop time Put the timer into Run modeSet the days of the week for automatic operation Maintenance Filter Cleaning/ReplacementServicing the Process Air Filters Models Filter Cleaning/Replacement Servicing the Process Air Filters Models 850 throughDirty Filter Alarm Calibration To Clean the Regeneration FilterServicing the Regeneration Filter Dewpoint Control System Service Symptoms of Worn Out DesiccantTo check the dewpoint sensor and dewpoint control board Desiccant Replacement Procedure First AIDProcess Heater Replacement Procedure Desiccant Amounts RequiredRegeneration Heater Replacement Procedure Spots and lead to premature heater failureRestoring a Temperature Controller to the Factory Setup Switch To select a setting 10F Process Temperature Control Error Messages Regeneration Monitor Signal Processor Error Messages Regeneration Monitor Advanced Programming Moving Between LevelsSetpoints HysteresisInput Shift Security Protection Sensor Input Type Scale IndicationDisplay Refresh Cycle Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Returned Material Policy Warranty ReturnsAppendix Credit ReturnsCfm Dryers Appendix Preventive Maintenance Checklist Dehumidifying Dryers Parts Department Service DepartmentTechnical Assistance Sales Department
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