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- Page 1 MEMBRANE DRYER ™ for Plastics MODELS: ND-7, ND-25, ND-50, ND-75, ND-100, ND-150, ND-200 NOTE: See important information about air supply on next page. U.S. Patent No. US 6,584,701 B1 Document: ND IM 3 JAN 2017 ©NOVATEC, Inc. 2017 All Rights Reserved...
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Page 2: Instruction Manual Nd Im 3 Jan
DISCLAIMER: NOVATEC, Inc. shall not be liable for errors contained in this Instruction Manual nor for misinterpretation of information contained herein. NOVATEC shall not, in any event, be held liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages in connection with performance or use of this information. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
10.1.2 Round Re-Circulation Air Filter..................23 10.1.3 Heater Housing Thermostat .................... 23 10.1.4 Spare Parts Notes ......................23 11 WARRANTY – NOVATEC, INC. - Effective Date 21 SEPT 2016 ..........24 Instruction Manual IM ND 3 JAN 2017 Page 3... -
Page 4: 1-Unpacking And Inspection
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 1- UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Congratulations, you have purchased the finest Dryer on the market from the finest dryer manufacturer. It has a (2) year warranty (as long as you replace the filter elements regularly and exercise good maintenance –... -
Page 5: General Inspection & Mounting
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 1.2 General Inspection & Mounting When the unit is unpacked, make a visual inspection looking for missing parts or damage, which may have occurred during shipment. Some parts, such as hoses, and hose clamps may be packed inside the hopper as well as the instruction manual. -
Page 6: Clamp Ring Inspection
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 1.3 Clamp Ring Inspection Make sure the clamp rings on the hopper that connect the sections of the hopper together are tight, particularly the one at the lower part of the hopper that connects the bottom of the conical section. -
Page 7: Specifications
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 2 SPECIFICATIONS ALL MODELS Required Compressed Air Pressure - PSIG 85-125 psig (5.9 -8.7 Barg) Max. Temperature °F/ºC 100°F / 38°C Max Inlet Dew Point °F/ºC 100°F / 38°C Process Air Outlet Temp. °F/ºC (max) 350ºF / 163°C Process Air Dew Point (max) -
Page 8: Installation
Connect the required electrical power to the unit through a main line disconnect (field supplied) as indicated on the NOVATEC nameplate, which is located on the side of the control box. Because the controllers and various sensors are sensitive to “Industrial Noise”... -
Page 9: Compressed Air
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 3.3 Compressed Air 3.3.1 Compressed Air Requirements IMPORTANT NOTE: The introduction of OZONE to the flow of compressed air will damage the membrane and void the warranty. OZONE in the atmosphere near the air compressor intake can also damage the NovaDrier membrane. -
Page 10: Connecting Compressed Air
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 3.3.2 Connecting Compressed Air Connect a clean, ozone-free, vapor-free and liquid water-free compressed air line to the compressed air inlet ball valve located on the left side of the control panel. See the minimum compressed air inlet line size requirement below. The pressure of the compressed air to the system should be at least 85 psig but not more than 125 psi (note that the system will run more efficiently at higher air pressures). -
Page 11: Description Of Operation
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 4 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION • Compressed air is filtered by two coalescing filters in series, to remove all aerosols as well as any particles, all down to 0.01 micron. • Inside the control box the compressed air flow splits. The bulk of the airstream is expanded to atmospheric pressure through a pressure regulator (to lower the dew point), heated and injected into the middle of the hopper. -
Page 12: Initial Start-Up & Operation
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 5 INITIAL START-UP & OPERATION WARNING: 1) Never turn off the compressed air flow to the system while power is on, as compressed air must always be flowing for proper operation of the heaters and to avoid product and system damage from overheating and poor temperature control. - Page 13 Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 5.2 Choosing F° or C° On the display under UPPER HEAT – (NOTE: initial temps shown are the set points entered during testing.) 1- Press the upper left and lower right buttons at the same time. 2- The display will show Unt (Units).
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Page 14: Other Parameters
5.4 Other Parameters There are other dryer parameters that are pre-set at the factory and they should not be changed unless directed to do so by an authorized NOVATEC Service technician. Instruction Manual IM ND 3 JAN 2017... -
Page 15: Using The 7 Day Timer Option
6 USING THE 7 DAY TIMER OPTION: Grasslin 7-Day Timer # FM1D20E-24V NOVATEC P/N 13777 The 7-Day Timer option allows the NovaDrier™ to be programmed so it automatically will turn on (and/or off) at preset times. Refer to the instructions below and the separate timer instruction manual for more details of timer operation. -
Page 16: Setting Energy Saver Option On Nd-100 And Larger Sizes
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 7 SETTING ENERGY SAVER OPTION ON ND-100 AND LARGER SIZES 1. Press and Hold the UPPER “SELECT” and “↓” down arrow buttons for five seconds when “Unt” appears on the UPPER display. 2. Press “↓” three times to make ES appear on the UPPER display. 3. -
Page 17: Updating Firmware
SD slot indefinitely. If more than one NovaDrier is to be updated, request additional pre-loaded SD cards from NOVATEC, or instructions on copying the file onto your computer prior to updating, so the card can be reloaded for updating other dryers. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Note that most drying problems are the result of dirty filter(s), too high a material flow or air leaks. It is seldom that components fail. 9.1 Dryer Fault Lights OVER TEMP Light is On: This is factory set to shut down both heaters when the air temperature from either heater rises about 15°F higher than the set point. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting Chart
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 9.3 Troubleshooting Chart PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CODE Power won’t come on (“POWER” light off on panel) A, B, C No or low inlet compressed air pressure F, G, H, I Inadequate or no process heat D, E, F, G, H, I, M, S Material not being dried properly D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S... - Page 20 Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 CODE CHECK CONDITIONS SOLUTIONS • Re-check process air set points per section 4 (2) Temperature controllers for Adjustment incorrect: • Check for loose wiring. heaters • Check thermocouple for proper operation, Not controlling properly: tightness &...
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Page 21: Maintenance And Inspection Schedule
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 10 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE It is recommended that maintenance and inspection is done on a scheduled basis. Maintenance requirements will naturally vary widely for each installation and with specific operating conditions. It is suggested that a complete inspection be performed with necessary maintenance at the end of the first month, the first three months, and the first six months. -
Page 22: Vendor Instructions
Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017 Every Year: A. Replace compressed air filter elements on side of cabinet. \ Document this replacement to protect the equipment warranty. Every (2) Years: Change the sensor on the Hygro Dew Point Monitor. 10.1 Vendor Instructions 10.1.1Compressed Air Inlet Filters Valve Closed (horizontal) -
Page 23: Round Re-Circulation Air Filter
10.1.4 Spare Parts Notes Go to this link for ordering information on most common NovaDrier parts. http://www.novatec.com/parts/ND/ Instruction Manual IM ND 3 JAN 2017 Page 23... -
Page 24: Warranty - Novatec, Inc. - Effective Date 21 Sept 2016
The purchaser must return the suspect defective part, freight prepaid and with identifying documentation to receive full credit for the part returned. NOVATEC shall not be held liable for damages or delay caused by defects. No allowance will be made for repairs or alterations without the written consent or approval of NOVATEC.
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