Steps To Undertake Before Operating; Operating Procedures - Sullair RH Series User & Service Manual

PRODUCT USER MANUAL
3.17 STEPS TO UNDERTAKE
BEFORE OPERATING
1. Read this manual completely.
2. Review all safety precautions.
3. Use recommended pipe sizes as per specifi-
cations.
4. DO NOT operate the dryer at pressures
above the maximum specified on the dryer
label (check the technical specifications).
5. DO NOT operate the dryer in temperatures
above 120°F (50°C) degrees
6. DO NOT operate the dryer with inlet air tem-
peratures above 150°F (38°C).

3.18 OPERATING PROCEDURES

This procedure should be followed on first start-up,
after periods of extended shutdown or following
maintenance procedures. Qualified personnel must
perform the start-up.
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EQUENCE OF OPERATIONS
1. Ensure that all the steps of the "Installation"
chapter have been observed.
2. Ensure that the connection to the com-
pressed air system is correct and that the
piping is suitably fixed and supported.
3. Ensure that the condensate drain pipe is
properly fastened and connected to a collec-
tion system.
4. Ensure that the by-pass system (if installed)
is closed and the dryer is isolated.
5. Ensure that the manual valve of the conden-
sate drain circuit is open.
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6. Remove any packaging and other material
which could obstruct the area around the
dryer.
7. Activate the mains switch.
8. Turn on the main switch - pos. 1 on the con-
trol panel.
9. Check that the mains power light of the ON/
OFF button is ON.
10. Wait at least two hours before starting the
dryer (compressor crankcase heater must
heat the oil of the compressor)—only models
RD 400 & UP, and RD 500 & UP.
11. Ensure the cooling water flow and tempera-
ture is adequate (Water-Cooled).
12. Switch ON the dryer pressing the button "I -
ON" of the ON/OFF switch
13. Ensure that power ON light is ON.
14. Ensure the data plate flow rate match with
plant consumption.
15. If the dryer does not start to run check the
monitor on the Microprocessor. If the Phase
error is mentioned on the screen change the
Phases and re-start the dryer.
16. Allow the dryer temperature to stabilize 10-
15 minutes
17. Slowly open the air inlet valve.
18. Slowly open the air outlet valve.
19. Slowly close the central by-pass valve of the
system (if optional By-pass valves are
installed).
20. Check the piping for air leakage.
21. Ensure the drain is regularly cycling - wait for
its first interventions.
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