EN | Operating manual Index Machine Passport General information Manufacturer’s details ....................... 6 Dryer Specifi cations ........................6 About these operating instructions ................... 7 For your own safety Signs and danger zones at the dryer ..................8 Intended use of the dryer ......................10 General safety notes .......................
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EN | Operating manual Notes on error messages and errors ..................48 Appendix: Technical Documents Technical data – overview of standard dryers ................. 50 Spare parts list ........................52 WVM 40 -1450...
EN | Operating manual Machine Passport Machine Passport Machine Type Order No. Catalogue No. Manufacture No. Vessel 1 No. Vessel 2 No. Date of Manufacture The operator is obliged to ◊ enter missing unit data in the above table, ◊ regularly update the unit data. The above device specifi cations are necessary to quickly identify the dryer and its compo- nents and facilitate servicing.
General information General information Manufacturer’s details Parker Hannifi n Manufacturing S.r.l. Sede Legale: Via Privata Archimede, 1- 2009 Corsico (MI) Italy Sede Operativa: Gas Separation and Filtration Division EMEA - Strada Zona Industriale, 4 35020 S.Angelo di Piove (PD) Italy tel +39 049 971 2111- fax +39 049 9701911 Web-site: www.
EN | Operating manual General information ◊ If the dryer is repaired or maintained incorrectly. ◊ If the dryer is operated by personnel that does not have the requisite qualifi cations. ◊ If modifi cations are carried out on the dryer, the manufacturer did not approve that. ◊...
EN | Operating manual For your own safety For your own safety The dryer has been built in accordance with the state of the art and the recognized technical safety regulations. Nevertheless, there is a risk of personal injury and damage to property when the dryer is used, if: ◊...
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EN | Operating manual For your own safety Danger zones at the dryer Risk of injury from hot vessel and piping Risk of injury by suddenly escaping gas surfaces Risk of injury by high voltage Risks of injury by hot regeneration gas fl ow Risk of injury from crushing by shaft during Risk of injury by blocked silencer switching...
EN | Operating manual For your own safety Intended use of the dryer The dryer is exclusively intended for drying compressed air. Depending on defi ned input conditions, it dries compressed air for industrial use. The dryer is designed for compressed air, which is free from aggressive water, oil, and solid matter constituents.
EN | Operating manual For your own safety Safety notes on specifi c operating phases Transportation and siting ◊ Only use suitable and technically perfect lifting gear with a suffi cient carrying capacity. ◊ Carefully secure the dryer during transportation. Commissioning of the dryer Risk of injury from suddenly escaping gas! While the unit is under pressure, never remove any components or otherwise...
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EN | Operating manual For your own safety Servicing and troubleshooting the dryer Risk of injury from escaping compressed air! Never remove any parts of the dryer, or manipulate the same in any way, as long as the unit is pressurised! Suddenly escaping compressed air might cause serious injuries.
EN | Operating manual Technical product description Technical product description Summary drawing Front view Main outlet valve l Pressure transducer Control air fi lter and pressure reducer Vessel Filler sleeve for desiccant Dew point measuring chamber Switch cabinet with operating panel Pressure build-up valve Vessel pressure gauge Discharge sleeve for desiccant...
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EN | Operating manual Technical product description Rear view Connector box of the heater with release Lifting eye button for the safety thermostat Resistance thermometer for regeneration Suction opening for regeneration gas gas fi nal temperature Vacuum pump Heater Lashing eye Expansion valve with silencer Resistance thermometer for the control tem- Regeneration gas outlet of the vacuum pum...
EN | Operating manual Technical product description Function The dryer dries the compressed air provided by the compressor and makes it available for industrial use. Upstream fi lters clean the compressed air and remove dust, dirt, oil, and water droplets, be- fore the compressed air reaches the dryer.
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EN | Operating manual Technical product description Expansion phase (duration: some minutes) The pressure in the right vessel is released through the expansion valve until the ambient pressure is reached. The escaping of the com- pressed air is thereby audible at the silencer as a low hum.
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EN | Operating manual Technical product description Cooling phase (duration: approx. one hour) The hot, dried desiccant must now be cooled and is then ready for absorption. The heater is switched off so that the vacuum pump feeds cold ambient air through the vessel. If the “loop regeneration”...
EN | Operating manual Options Options The following options are available ◊ Pressure dewpoint control ◊ Insulation and protection against contact ◊ Adaptation for outdoor installation ◊ Auxiliary heating system, anti-freeze protection ◊ Intake socket for regeneration air ◊ Intake fi lter for regeneration air ◊...
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EN | Operating manual Options The intake fi lter is fl ange mounted and can therefore only be installed in conjunction with a intake socket (see before). Loop regeneration (loop cooler) The desiccant absorbs the moisture in the ambient air during the cooling phase. The amount of moisture taken in can be accordingly high at very high ambient temperatures and relative humidity (e.g.
EN | Operating manual Transportation, installation and storage Transportation, installation and storage Danger due to incorrect transportation! The dryer must be transported by authorized and qualifi ed specialist personnel only. During transportation all applicable national regulations for accident pre- vention must be complied with. Otherwise there is a risk of personal injury. Warning! Risk of damaging the dryer when lifting it at the lashing eyes.
EN | Operating manual Transportation, installation and storage Transporting dryer to its location of installation Requirements regarding the location of installation The general conditions at the site of installation greatly affect the operation of the dryer and the service life of the desiccant. In order to ensure long-lasting operation with minimum main- tenance, the location of installation must meet the following requirements: Weather protection ◊...
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EN | Operating manual Transportation, installation and storage Installation base The installation base must be level, solid and free from vibration. It must be capable of bear- ing the dryer’s weight. You will fi nd the dryer’s weight in the technical data in the appendix. Please add another 10% to the dryer’s weight in your calculations.
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EN | Operating manual Transportation, installation and storage Transporting of dryer Risk of serious injury due to improper transport! The dryer may only be transported by authorised and suitably qualifi ed techni- cal personnel. During transport, always comply with the applicable statutory safety regulations .
EN | Operating manual Transportation, installation and storage Transport by crane Transport the adsorption dryer in an upright position to its location of installation. Transport by crane Transport by forklift When using a forklift, ensure that the dryer is always in an upright position. Secure the dryer with screws to a pallet to ensure that it cannot tilt or fall from the forklift.
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EN | Operating manual Transportation, installation and storage Note: To recommission the dryer after prolonged storage, please proceed as descri- bed for initial commissioning (see page 31). Store drying agents Do not store drying agents in the open air. Protect drying agents against humidity. WVM 40 -1450...
EN | Operating manual Installation Installation Only authorized and qualifi ed specialist personnel may carry out work on pipes and electrical systems. The electropneumatic switch cabinet in particular must be opened and ser- viced by an instructed trained electrician only As soon as the dryer has been set up at its installation location, you can install the com- pressed air infeed and outlet lines and make the electrical connections.
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EN | Operating manual Installation — The selected diameter of the air inlet and outlet pipelines must be at least two nominal widths greater than that specifi ed by the connection fl ange on the vacuum pump! — In order to prevent corrosion in the pipes, we recommend the use of galvanised or stainless steel piping.
EN | Operating manual Installation Installation of pipelines To ensure proper operation of the dryer, its connection to the compressed air system must be free from stress. Prior to installation, check all incoming and outgoing compressed air lines and valves for damage or contamination.
EN | Operating manual Installation Connection of electrical components Beware of electrical voltage! Work on the electrical system must be entrusted to instructed, authorised elec- tricians only. The electropneumatic switch cabinet in particular must be opened and serviced by an instructed trained electrician only. Connection to power supply The dryer components have been connected in the switch cabinet at the factory.
EN | Operating manual Start-up Start-up Warning! The dryer must be taken into operation by trained personnel only! Untrained personnel does not have the required knowledge. Such personnel might cause serious faults. Note: You can order the initial commissioning and start-up from the manufacturer and have your personnel trained by the manufacturer.
EN | Operating manual Start-up Vessel pressure gauge On both vessels, pressure gauges are fi tted which show the operating overpressure. The operating overpressure indicates the operating phase of the relevant vessel: ◊ During adsorption the pressure gauge should indicate the nominal operating overpressure. ◊...
EN | Operating manual Start-up Preparation for commissioning For the commissioning of the dryer, follow the instructions as set out below. Pressurisation of unit Check the stop valves at the vessel pressure gauges to ensure that they are opened (see page 13).
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EN | Operating manual Start-up Inspecting direction of rotation of the vacuum pump Note: For the next steps, you will need an assistant. Ensure that the main switch is in position „0“ Open switch cabinet door. Remove fuses of the heater (for location of the fuses see electrical diagram). This is necessary to ensure that the heater is not inadvertently switched on and thereby damaged.
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EN | Operating manual Start-up Note: Checking can be facilitated for vacuum pumps starting up immediately (i.e. without star-delta circuit, see circuit diagram in the Appendix): Remove fuses of the heater. Turn on main switch. Briefl y actuate the contactor for the pump (see circuit diagram), e.g. with a screwdriver.
EN | Operating manual Monitoring dryer operation Monitoring dryer operation Notes on specifi c operating situations Parallel operation of several plants The standard confi guration comprises one compressor and one dryer. Please contact the manufacturer if you plan a plant differing from this confi guration. Part-load dryer operation The dryer provides optimum performance at high loads.
EN | Operating manual Shutdown and restart dryer Shutdown and restart dryer In the following cases, the dryer must be fully shut down and depressurised: ◊ In the event of an emergency or malfunction ◊ For maintenance work ◊ For dismantling Risk of injury from escaping compressed air! Never remove any parts of the dryer, or manipulate the same in any way, as long as the unit is pressurised! Suddenly escaping compressed air might cause...
EN | Operating manual Shutdown and restart dryer Depressurising and shutting down the dryer You must depressurise the dryer and shut it down for: ◊ maintenance ◊ disassembly Stop dryer (see the operating manual for the controller). Depending on the installed controller, the following stop situations can occur: ◊...
EN | Operating manual Shutdown and restart dryer Restart Restarting dryer: compressed air system and dryer under operating pressure If the dryer was shut off: switch on the dryer by setting the main switch to I. Otherwise: Start the dryer (see the operating manual for the controller). If necessary, slowly open the compressed air inlet and outlet valves installed by the operator.
EN | Operating manual Maintenance and repair of the dryer Maintenance and repair of the dryer In order to allow maintenance work on the dryer to be carried out effi ciently and without dan- ger for maintenance personnel, you should comply with the following instructions. Notes on maintenance Warning! Maintenance tasks may be carried out only by authorized and qualifi...
EN | Operating manual Maintenance and repair of the dryer Regular maintenance taskse The table below shows an overview of the regular maintenance tasks. The individual tasks are described in detail on the following pages. Component Maintenance task Maintenance interval Entire dryer Complete visual inspection and function •...
EN | Operating manual Maintenance and repair of the dryer Cleaning Remove dust with dry cloth; use moist cloth, if necessary. Clean all surfaces, e.g. at the operating panel, with a moist cloth. Daily maintenance tasks Complete visual inspection and function test of the entire dryer Inspect dryer for visual damage and unusual noises.
EN | Operating manual Maintenance and repair of the dryer Switch off the electric power feed, and take precautions to prevent it being switched back Check that all the screw connections and clamps in the switch cabinet are secure, and tighten if necessary.
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EN | Operating manual Maintenance and repair of the dryer Depressurise dryer and take out of service (see page 37). Remove the base of the fi lter housing. Remove fi lter element by turning it. Renew fi lter element. Mount the base of the fi lter housing. Dispose of spent fi lter element according to the statutory regulations.
EN | Operating manual Maintenance and repair of the dryer screw it into the sensor chamber (3). Place seal onto sealing face; connect adapter (1) and secure it by tightening the screw. If no other maintenance work is to be carried out: Restart the dryer (see page 38). Place the protective caps (4, 5) onto the old dewpoint sensor and dispose of it in a proper manner.
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EN | Operating manual Maintenance and repair of the dryer Depressurise dryer and take out of service (see page 37). Unscrew fl ange and screw connections from the upper arch pipe system (see fi gure). Withdraw upper arch pipe complete with all mountings.
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EN | Operating manual Maintenance and repair of the dryer Remove spent desiccant Release pressure from dryer and shut down the unit (see page 37). Place suitable container below the discharge sleeve. Remove the plug at the sleeve, using a suitable tool.
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EN | Operating manual Maintenance and repair of the dryer Ensure that discharge sleeve is closed. Unscrew the plug of the fi lling hole with a suitable tool (see illustration). Slowly fi ll in new desiccant and make sure to heed the next step. Use a funnel if neces- sary.
EN | Operating manual Identify and eliminate faults Identify and eliminate faults The following table provides information on what designatory abbreviations are to be used for the various components. These designations are also found in the technical documentation. Abbreviation Component Fittings, general Butterfl y valve Check valve...
EN | Operating manual Appendix: Technical Documents Appendix: Technical Documents The appendix of this operating manual contains the following technical documents and data: ◊ Technical data ◊ List of service and desiccant kits ◊ Process diagram ◊ Pneumatic diagram of the control air unit ◊...
EN | Operating manual Appendix: Technical Documents Technical data – overview of standard dryers Note: For dimensions and weight of the dryer refer to the enclosed dimensional drawing! Nominal capacity* TIPO m³/h m³/h m³/h mbar WVM 40 5,55 ~136 WVM 50 5,55 ~171 WVM 65...
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EN | Operating manual Appendix: Technical Documents Fill quantities Dessicant Silica gel Silica gel Bottom waterproof Silica gel waterproof Silica gel Note on load cycle calculation: According to the EC pressure equipment directive the dryers are rated for 14,000 load cycles. This corresponds to a service life of approx. 20 years when operated in the fi...
EN | Operating manual Appendix: Technical Documents Spare parts list Note: When exchange or replacement parts are ordered, always state the dryer type and the build no. of the dryer. These data are found on the type plate. Service kits (wear parts kits, valid for 10 bar variants) Order no.
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EN | Operating manual Appendix: Technical Documents Desiccant packs* For model Order no. For model Order no. WVM 40 WVM40DESMIX WVM 410 WVM410DESMIX WVM 50 WVM50DESMIX WVM 475 WVM475DESMIX WVM 65 WVM65DESMIX WVM 525 WVM525DESMIX WVM 85 WVM85DESMIX WVM 620 WVM620DESMIX WVM 120 WVM120DESMIX...
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EN | Operating manual Appendix: Technical Documents Spare parts For model Order no. Quantity Purchased parts package WVM 40-50 GASKIT40W Flat gasketsDN40 WVM 65-85 GASKIT50W Flat gasketsDN50 WVM 120-200 GASKIT80W Flat gasketsDN80 WVM 235-355 GASKIT100W Flat gasketsDN100 WVM 410-710 GASKIT150W Flat gasketsDN150 WVM 800-1080 GASKIT200W...
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A division of Parker Hannifin Corporation Parker Hannifin Manufacturing S.r.l. Sede Legale: Via Privata Archimede, 1- 2009 Corsico (MI) Italy Sede Operativa: Gas Separation and Filtration Division EMEA - Strada Zona Industriale, 4 35020 S.Angelo di Piove (PD) Italy tel +39 049 971 2111- fax +39 049 9701911 Web-site: www.
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