Sterling SDF 400, SDF 250 manual Explanations and information, Legal basis, Fields of applications

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SDF 250/400/500

1.2. Explanations and information

Various terms and designations are used in these operating instructions to ensure clarity. Therefore please note that the terms used in the text stand for the corresponding explanations listed below.

Equipment: ”Equipment” can mean an individual unit, a machine or an installation.

Operating personnel: The ”operating personnel” are persons operating the equipment on their own responsibility or according to instructions.

Operator : The ”operator” of the equipment (production manager, foreman, etc.) is the person responsible for all production sequences. The operator instructs the operating personnel of what is to be done.

Operating instructions: The ”operating instructions” describe the interaction of the equipment, production sequences or methods. The operating instructions must be compiled by the operator of the equipment.

Equipment foreman: When several operating personnel work on one machine, the ”equipment foreman” coordinates the sequences. The equipment foreman must be appointed by the operator.

Trained personnel: ”Trained personnel” are persons who, due to their training, are authorized to carry out the required work.

1.3. Legal basis

See “Manufacturer’s Certificate” resp. “Certificate of Conformity”.

1.4. Fields of applications

For the drying of thermoplastic granules and regrind before processing in order to remove all remaining moisture from the granules both inside and out, independent of climate or ambient air conditions.

1.5. Notes on Usage

Experienced operators can begin directly with the chapter on “Start-up” if the unit has been properly installed.

If the unit has not been installed yet, observe the instructions in the chapter on “Assembly Instructions” and “Transport, Assembly and Storage”.

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Contents Sterling Material Processing SDF 250/400/500 SDF 250/400/500 Table of contents 10-1 General Information SDF 250/400/500 SDF 250/400/500 Explanations and information Legal basisFields of applications Safety instructions General Operation AssemblyMaintenance For the safety of the devices Start up Touch Screen Control UnitSwitching on the Dryer Entering Dryer Values Basic parametersExit air Act Heater Reg. ActDew point max Dew point ActEntering hopper values Hopper temp Act Hopper temp TargetGranule Temp Drying time TargetSetting the timer Timer is only operating, when the dryer is switched on Actual hopper temperature displayed in C Status dryer Observing processing statusActual operation status Setting date and time Changing language SDF 250/400/500 Continuous operation SDF 250/400/500 Start up Switching the dryer/hopper heater off Error and error correction LED Alarm Actual messages Error Valve Block Error Bypass FlapTemperature Measurement Outgoing Air Defective Excess Temperature Return AirInsufficient Temperature Heater Hopper Excess Temperature Heater HopperTemperature Measurement Granules Defective Hopper Excess Temperature Granules HopperMain switch hopper heater # Controller is off Overload Regeneration Heater STB has been activatedOverload Drying Heater STB has been activated Alarm protocol Maintenance SDF 250/400/500 Maintenance schedule Cleaning or Replacing the Air Filter SDF Dryer Cleaning or Replacing the Return Air FilterCleaning or Replacing the Regeneration air filter Filter of the electrical cabinet Disposing of Drying Agents Cleaning the Drying Hopper STT Remove any granules remaining in the cleaning openingSTT 60 Notch on the battery connector must point to the left Changing the battery of the control systemSDF 250/400/500 Resetting the control values Functional description General Information Dew point dependent regeneration switch optionalHopper heaters optional Drying Hopper OptionalReturn Air Cooler Optional Connection to a Pneumatic Conveying System OptionalTransport, Assembly and Storage Transport with a fork lift truck Tansport and PackingTransport with a workshop crane Storage AssemblyAssembly instructions Connection of Return Air Cooler Optional Electrical Connection Compressed Air Supply Basic Version Technical dataOptional Equipment PerformanceSDF 250/400/500 Accessories Accessories Spare parts list Drying Hoppers STT 25 STT STT 25 STT STT 25 STT STT 25 STT STT 25 STT STT 25 STT