Start-Up And Shut Down - pilotair ACT 3T User’s Maintenance & Spare Parts Manual

5.3

Start-up and shut down

Start-up (refer to paragraph 7.1 Control Panel)
• Check the condenser for cleanliness
• Turn ON the switch - pos. 1 on the control panel.
• Ensure that electronic instrument is ON.
• Wait a few minutes; verify that the DewPoint temperature displayed on electronic instrument is correct and
that the condensate is regularly drained.
• Switch on the air compressor.
Shut down (refer to paragraph 7.1 Control Panel)
• Check that the DewPoint temperature indicated on the electronic instrument is within range.
• Shut down the air compressor.
• After a few minutes, turn OFF the switch - pos. 1 on the control panel.
NOTE:
Electronic instrument DMC15 (standard): A DewPoint included in the green operating area of the electronic
controller is correct according to the possible working conditions (flow-rate, temperature of the incoming air,
ambient temperature, etc.)
Electronic instrument DMC14 (optional): A DewPoint within 0°C and +10°C displayed on electronic instrument
is correct according to the possible working conditions (flow-rate, temperature of the incoming air, ambient
temperature, etc.).
During the operation, the refrigerant compressor will run continuously. The dryer must remain on during the full
usage period of the compressed air, even if the air compressor works intermittently.
The number of starts must be no more than 6 per hour.
The dryer must stop running for at least 5 minutes before being started up again.
Frequent starts may cause irreparable damage.
The user is responsible for compliance with these rules.
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