Sterling SDAA 25-100 specifications Operation, Start-up

Chapter 4: Operation

4-1 Start-up

1.Turn on (energize) the disconnect switch in your power drop, then turn on the one on the dryer.

2.Turn the system ON/OFF switch to ON to energize the display panel.

3.Close the slidegate at the bottom of the drying hopper. Make sure that the blowers turn in the right direction.

4.Fill the drying hopper with material.

5.Turn the dryer ON switch to START to start the dryer.

The process blower starts.

6.If your dryer has a water-cooled aftercooler, make sure that sufficient cooling water (3gpm at 85°F or lower) flows properly through the coil and that you have bled any trapped air from the system. Make sure the aftercooler has the proper supply water temperature.

7.Set the process set point on the temperature controller.

8.After the proper pre-drying time for the initial hopper fill has elapsed, fully open the drying hopper slide gate.

9.Turn on the machine convey ON/OFF switch to ON, and set the convey timer for the proper conveying time.

Note: To allow proper residence time during continuous processing, maintain the material level in the hopper at the midpoint of the air trap assembly.

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