Sterling 882.00290.00 3-5 Initial Start-up

NOTE: If the Aftercooler is used as a plasticizer trap, the water temperature of 50°F or lower

is recommended.

3-5 Initial Start-up

Pre-Startup Checks

; Check the process and return hoses for tight connections.

; Check all companion equipment, such as the drying hopper; verify that the loading

system is ready for operation.

; Verify that all dryer electrical connections are tight.

; Verify that the thermocouple is properly installed at the hopper inlet.

; Verify temperature unit/scale. (°F or °C)

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Contents

Main 15, 30, and 60 CFM Dryers With AP-0 Controls Shipping Information Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: SAFETY................................................................ 5 CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION........................... 10 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION..................................................14 CHAPTER 4: OPERATION.......................................................19 CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE ................................................. 35 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................... 42 CHAPTER 7: APPENDIX..........................................................45 Chapter 1: Safety 1-1 How to Use This Manual DANGER! 1-2 Safety Tag Information 1-3 Warnings and Precautions 1-4 Responsibility Page Page Chapter 2: Functional Description 2-1 Models Covered in This Manual 2-2 General Description 2-3 Standard Features 2-4 Options 2-5 Safety Devices and Interlocks Page Chapter 3: Installation 3-1 Uncrating the Equipment Note: 3-2 Rigging and Placing the Dryer Note: USE FORK LIFT TRUCK USE Overhead Crane 3-3 Electrical Connections 3-4 Setup Procedures Checking for Proper Blower Rotation Drying Hopper Air Trap Considerations (If Equipped) Installing the Optional Aftercooler 3-5 Initial Start-up Pre-Startup Checks Chapter 4: Operation 4-1 Start-up The process blower starts. 4-2 Controller Description and Operation Page 8.8.8.8 8.8.8.8 Identifying Temperature Controller Keys Setting the Process Air Temperature Restoring the Process Air Temperature Controller (E5CN) Adjustment Level Note: Entering Operating Parameters to Select Modes The SV readout displays the different values for the parameter within a mode. The PV readout will display the different parameters within each mode. The SV readout displays the different values for the parameter within a mode. Figure 6: Settings for Process Temperature Controller (E5CN), Part No. A0567917 Process Air Dew Point Display Figure 7: Typical Dew Point Display Monitor; Part Number A0555757 AT Note: Setting the High Dew Point Alarm Restoring the Process Air Dew Point Meter (E5CK) to Factory Setup Redundant Safety Controller Display Optional Figure 8: Typical Redundant Safety Controller Display; Part No. A0568961 WATLOW Operating Parameters Entering Operating Parameters to Select Modes Figure 9: Setting List for Redundant Safety Controller (WATLOW), Part No. A0568961 4-3 System Operation Procedures Controller Operation (Without Optional Alarm Horn & Reset Button) Note: Page OMRON E5C2 Note: Alarm Display Messages 4-4 Auto-Tuning the Dryer HIGH TEMP PROC BLWR VALVE MTR Page Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule replacement date inspection System model # 5-2 Preventative Maintenance Servicing Process Air Filters Recommendations for Cleaning and Replacing Filters Figure 10: Air Filter Location and Disassembly Vacuuming Cleaning with Compressed Air Servicing the Dew Point Monitor 5-3 Corrective Maintenance Symptoms of Worn Desiccant + FIRST AID + In case of eye contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. SEE A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. Replacing Worn Desiccant Figure 11: Desiccant Bed Location and Disassembly Page Figure 13: Process Heater Location and Disassembly Procedures Replacing/Cleaning the Cooling Coils Figure 14: Cooling Coil Location and Disassembly 6 Troubleshooting 6-1 Introduction HIGH TEMP PROC BLWR Dehumidifying Dryers 6Troubleshooting 43 of 53 VALVE MTR 6-2 Determining Temperature Controller Errors or Sensor Errors Using a Thermocouple 7 Appendix 7-1 Warranty Warranty Liabilities Customer Responsibilities 7-2 Technical Specifications Annex B Information Aftercooler Design Specifications Entering water temp. F C 85F 50F (If used as Plasticizer trap) 29C 7-3 Drawings and Diagrams Figure 15: Standard Model (180F to 250F) Air Flow Schematic Figure 16: High Heat Model (180F to 400F) Air Flow Schematic Figure 17: Low Heat Model (120F to 250F) Air Flow Schematic 7-4 Spare Parts List Figure 18: Level 1 Spare Parts List (Electrical & Mechanical) Dehumidifying Dryers 7Appendix 50 of 53 Page 7-5 Returned Material Policy Credit Returns 7-6 Dryer Identification (Serial Number) Tag 7-7 Technical Assistance Parts Department Service Department Sales Department Contract Department