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NOTES: Please record the following information, which is specific to this piece of equipment, in the space provided. Our Parts/Service Department will need these numbers to properly respond to any of your requests. Instruction Manual: NDB-15-50 IM 28 FEB 2018 Model #:___________________________ Serial #____________________________ DISCLAIMER: NOVATEC, Inc.
2.0 INSTALLATION NDB Dryers can be mounted directly to the processing machine. Secure with bracing as required to stabilize the unit. Convenient lugs are located at the end and on the valve box for this purpose. Others may be used if necessary. The NDB can also be mounted on a floor stand next to the dryer.
4.0 INITIAL START- UP PROCEDURE Fill the hopper completely with material and adjust the temperature controller to 60º F. Push the on/off switch to the “ON” position and check the blower for proper rotation by observing the rotation of the motor at the end facing the control box. The proper rotation is indicated by an arrow on the blower housing.
6.0 MONITORING PLC CYCLE Press the ⇓ arrow to the Set Param line. • Press ESC button on the Mini PLC • • Press OK button. Main counter B1 should display with Cnt value at bottom of the screen press ⇓ or ⇑ arrows until B1 displays with Cnt value. •...
7.0 TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER RKC Brand, Model: RF-100, NOVATEC Part Number: 02275 (Replaces RKC Rex C-100) 7.1 Overview 7.2 Initial Settings • To enter Engineering mode: Press RUN/STOP key for more than 2 seconds to change from RUN to STOP, STOP lamp turns on. •...
8.0 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Most drying problems are the result of dirty filter(s), air leaks, desiccant contamination and malfunctioning regeneration heaters. It is seldom that other components fail. PROBLEM INVESTIGATE Machine won’t start A, B, C Inadequate or no E, F, G, H, I Regeneration heat Inadequate or no D, F, H, I, J...
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CHECK CONDITIONS SOLUTIONS A. Power supply A. No voltage A. Check field installed or voltage incorrect disconnect and incoming power supply. B. Transformer B. No voltage on primary B. See A 1. No voltage on 1. Check fuse; of ok secondary.
9.0 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE It is recommended that maintenance and inspection be done on a scheduled basis, Maintenance requirements will naturally vary widely for each installation and 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.
10.0 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS The following parts are common to all NDB Series dryers and it is recommended that spares be kept on hand. ITEM PART NUMBER RECOMMENDED QUANITY Temperature Controller 02275 Solenoid 00767 Logo PLC 09029 Solid State Relay, 50A 09007 Filter Element 00813...
11.0 WARRANTY WARRANTY – NOVATEC, INC. - Effective Date 19 FEB 2018 NOVATEC, INC. offers COMPREHENSIVE PRODUCT WARRANTIES on all of The provisions in equipment specifications are descriptive, unless our plastics auxiliary equipment. We warrant each NOVATEC manufactured product expressly stated as warranties. The liability of Novatec to the to be free from defects in materials and workmanship, under normal use and purchaser, except as to title, arising out of the supplying of the said service for the periods listed under “Warranty Periods”.
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Exclusions: Routine maintenance/replacement parts are excluded from the warranty. These include, but are not limited to: hoses, desiccant, filters, filter elements, wiper seals, gaskets, dew point sensors, infrared lamps, motors, internal solenoids, fuses and motor brushes. Use with abrasive materials will void the warranty of any standard product. Wear resistant options may be available to extend usable service life with abrasive materials.
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