Sterling 882.00294.00, DH1-610-2 5-2 Preventative Maintenance

5-2 Preventative Maintenance

This section describes maintenance procedures which will increase the longevity and

efficiency of your Portable Drying/Conveying System. Perform them at the regular intervals

listed on the checklist on the previous page.

Servicing Process Air Filters

Caution! Operating the dryer without the process air filter installed voids your

warranty!

Filter cleaning is an important part of your dryer maintenance program.

Dehumidifying dryers have a single cartridge canister-type filter in the process air loop. The

filter protects blowers from plastic fines drawn in from the drying hopper and prevents the

desiccant from being contaminated. Regular filter cleaning is essential to keep your dryer

operating at peak efficiency.

You can blow or vacuum the dirt out of the filter with compressed air, but remember, it could

become damaged from high-pressure blowing.

Recommendations for Cleaning and Replacing Filters

• Turn off and/or lock out electrical power to the dryer.

• Remove the threaded fastener securing the filter access cover, then remove the cover.

• Remove the nut on the center retaining rod to remove the filter cartridge.

Figure7: Air Filter Location and Disassembly

Thumb Nut Clamp

Dust Can Filter

Cartridge Filter Housing

Air In

Air Out

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Contents

Main SDAA 25-100 Small Dryer With AP-1 Controls Shipping Information Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: SAFETY ................................................................6 CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION............................ 11 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION ..................................................15 CHAPTER 4: OPERATION .......................................................21 CHAPTER 5: MAINTENANCE.................................................. 40 CHAPTER 6: TROUBLESHOOTING........................................ 48 CHAPTER 7: APPENDIX ..........................................................55 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 3-2 Rigging and Placing the Dryer Note: Floor Mounted Dryers can be lifted by hoist or fork lift. 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 Starting Up the Dryer The process blower starts. Auto-Tuning the Dryer (Requires Supervisory Password) Page Chapter 4: Operation 4-1 Controller Description and Operation Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Restoring the WATLOW Redundant Safety Controller to Factory Setup Entering Operating Parameters to Select Modes Figure 6: Setting List for Redundant Safety Controller (WATLOW), Part No. A0568961 4-2 System Operation Procedures process. regeneration. beginning. 4-3 Shutting Down the Dryer Chapter 5: Maintenance 5-1 Preventative Maintenance Schedule Portable Drying/Conveying Systems Chapter 5: Maintenance 40 of 63 replacement date inspection 5-2 Preventative Maintenance Servicing Process Air Filters Recommendations for Cleaning and Replacing Filters Figure7: 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 8: Desiccant Bed Location and Disassembly Figure 9: Required Desiccant Amounts Replacing the regeneration heaters Procedures (see figure 8). Replacing the Process Heater Figure 10: Process Heater Location and Disassembly Procedures Replacing/Cleaning the Cooling Coils Figure 11: Cooling Coil Location and Disassembly Page Chapter 6: Troubleshooting 6-1 Introduction Page Page Page Page Page 6-2 Determining Temperature Controller Errors or Sensor Errors Using a Thermocouple Chapter 7: Appendix 7-1 Warranty Warranty Specifications Warranty Restrictions Warranty Liabilities 7-2 Optional Components 7-3 Technical Specifications Annex B Information Aftercooler Design Specifications Portable Drying/Conveying Systems Chapter 7: Appendix 57 of 63 7-4 Drawings and Diagrams Figure 12: Standard Model (180F to 250F) Air Flow Schematic Page Figure 14: Low Heat Model (120F to 250F) Air Flow Schematic 7-5 Spare Parts List Figure 15: Level 1 Spare Parts List (Electrical & Mechanical) Portable Drying/Conveying Systems Chapter 7: Appendix 60 of 63 Page 7-6 Returned Material Policy 7-7 Dryer Identification (Serial Number) Tag 7-8 Technical Assistance Portable Drying/Conveying Systems Chapter 7: Appendix 63 of 63 Parts Department Service Department Sales Department