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- Page 1 Desiccant Air Dryers AHLD E-Series Installation & Operations Heatless Regenerative Manual Models 70, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 450, 500, 600, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500, 2000, 2500, 3000, 3500, 4500, 5000 scfm Front Page Effective October 2017...
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Page 2: Dryer Data Sheet
Thank you for purchasing Aircel’s AHLD E-Series Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer with integrated Energy Management Purge Reduction System. You are now the proud owner of one of the finest desiccant dryers on the market. Aircel AHLD E-Series dryers are engineered and manufactured to provide you with many years of trouble-free service and provides energy efficient operation by reducing the overall dry purge air required for regeneration, saving energy and money. -
Page 3: Dryer Data Sheet
Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series DRYER DATA SHEET Dryer Inlet Air Flow Rate: Dryer Inlet Temperature: Dryer Ambient Temperature: Dryer Voltage: Dryer MCA Minimum Circuit Ampacity: Dryer MOP Maximum Overcurrent Protection: Dryer Operating Pressure: Dryer Maximum Operating Pressure: Dryer Vessel Pressure Relief Valve Setting: Dryer Desiccant Type: Dryer Desiccant Weight Total for System:... -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer TABLE OF CONTENTS Dryer Data Sheet Normal Operation Setup Introduction Aircel Programmable Controller (APC) Dryer Data Sheet System Navigation Safety Precautions Dryer Operations Safety Symbols Main Screen Navigation General Safety Instructions Control Menu Navigation... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
• DO NOT operate the equipment with the control panel door open. Notice: For optimum performance, use only Aircel replacement parts. Notice: For information and notes specific to custom designed and built dryers, reference the drawing package provided with the unit. See warranty on manual back cover for custom engineered products. -
Page 6: Safety Symbols
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Symbols Used in Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Readers of the manual must pay extra attention to instructions and information succeeding this symbol. WARNING: This indicates that it is dangerous and could result in physical injury and death if the instructions are not followed correctly. -
Page 7: General Safety Instructions
1. Certified/authorized electricians must perform electrical work. 2. Electrical work must conform to the specifications indicated by Aircel and any local or state laws that may apply. 3. Personnel must wear appropriate safety gear before working on any electrical or mechanical aspects of the machine. -
Page 8: Desiccant Safety Precautions
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer DESICCANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Desiccant First Aid WARNING! Recommendations INHALATION, SKIN, & EYE IRRITANT: INHALATION The desiccant used in this equipment is not considered hazardous. Contact with and disposal of desiccant Use a contoured dust mask during loading and must be in accordance with the relevant MSDS and unloading operations. -
Page 9: Why We Need Compressed Air Dryers
Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series Why We Need Compressed Air Dryers WARNING! Untreated compressed air contains many contaminants such as water, compressor oil, pipe scale, and contamination from ambient air. All these contaminants cause excessive corrosion, • Failure to lift the unit correctly can result erosion, freezing, and regenerative type dryer system with all recommended filtration will remove these contaminants to in sever personal injury or property... -
Page 10: Features & Options
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer FEATURES & OPTIONS Standard Features • Integrated Energy Management Purge Reduction System for efficient energy savings and reduced cost of operation. • Optimal tower size for low velocities reducing desiccant fluidization, and high contact time for efficient low dew point performance. -
Page 11: Design Parameters
Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series DESIGN PARAMETERS Type of dryer: Desiccant Desiccant type: Premium Grade Activated Alumina Power supply: 460 Volt / Three Phase / 60Hz All Models Parameter Air Inlet Ambient Description Air Pressure Temperature Temperature Maximum 135 psig 120 (°F) -
Page 12: Flow Diagram
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer 8. The Aircel AHLD E-Series Heatless Dryer incorporates a unique energy saving control system to reduce purge CAUTION! air loss with its integrated Energy Management Purge Reduction System. This system utilizes a moisture... -
Page 13: Installation
• The ambient temperature should be between 40°F and Aircel factory service technician to visit your site and 100°F. Low temperature could affect the dryer process commission the dryer for a nominal fee. -
Page 14: Installation Steps
Compressed air piping has to be least the same size as Aircel is not liable for any code violations, component damage, the of the inlet and outlet connections of the dryers. downtime, or consequential damage related to customer Larger pipe sizes can be used with reducers. -
Page 15: Start-Up And Shut Down Procedures
If you cannot find the needle valve to give more or less flow. answer in the troubleshooting section, contact your Aircel 15. Review the dryer system display screen shots (in this representative or the factory at once. -
Page 16: Sequence Of Operation
(V4) to close, this allows vessel 2 (T2) to repressurize to A few seconds before the end of repressurization line pressure, since air continues flowing through the the AHLD E-SERIES Controller’s integrated Energy small outlet orifice pressurizing vessel 2 (T2). The inlet Management Purge Reduction System looks at the... -
Page 17: Maintenance
(filter this operation manual. Aircel strongly recommends the elements should still be changed on regular basis once strict adherence of all the safety procedures prior to any a year maximum for a 1 shift operation. -
Page 18: Normal Operation Setup
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer NORMAL OPERATION SETUP Normal Dryer System Operation Setup The following operational sequence should be followed for normal dryer system operation. Make certain all gauge isolation valves, vent valves, 10. Dew point Demand can be turned On or Off in the instrument valves, pre-filter drain valves, etc. -
Page 19: Aircel Programmable Controller (Apc)
Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) System Navigation System display shows the dryer operations and provides the user the ability to change certain dryer settings. Red LED 1: Common alarm light • Standard alarms:... -
Page 20: Dryer Operations
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Dryer Operations STEP ONE: Select Vessel 2 Depressurizing (0 - 5 seconds) Vessel 2 (T2) purge exhaust pilot solenoid valve is energized, supplying control air to slowly open the purge exhaust valve (V4), depressurizing vessel 2 (T2). - Page 21 Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Dryer Operations, Cont. STEP THREE: Opens Vessel 2 Repressurizing (241 - 300 seconds) Vessel 2 (T2) purge exhaust pilot solenoid valve will de-energize, causing Vessel 2 (T2) purge exhaust valve (V4) to close, respressurizing Vessel 2 (T2).
- Page 22 AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Dryer Operations, Cont. STEP FIVE: Vessel 1 Depressurizing (0 - 5 seconds) Vessel (T1) purge exhaust pilot solenoid valve is energized, supplying control air to the purge exhaust valve (V4), depressurizing vessel 1 (T1).
- Page 23 Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Dryer Operations, Cont. STEP SEVEN: Vessel 1 Repressurizing (241 - 300 seconds) Vessel 1 (T1) purge exhaust pilot solenoid valve will de-energize, causing Vessel 1 (T1) purge exhaust valve (V3) to close, respressurizing Vessel 1 (T1).
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Page 24: Main Screen Navigation
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Main Screen Navigation LEFT/RIGHT LEFT/RIGHT ALARM CONTROL SCREEN MENU Control Menu Navigation LEFT/RIGHT LEFT/RIGHT MAIN SETTINGS SCREEN MENU... -
Page 25: Control Menu Operation
Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Control Menu Operation • Push OK to engage the menu • Scroll to the desired selection and push OK CONTROL MENU Settings Screen Operation Settings Screen: For use with optional dew point display and high humidity alarm •... -
Page 26: Time Control Main Navigation
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Time Control Main Navigation This time cycle control menu allows the user to choose between a 10 minute standard time cycle and a shorter 5 minute cycle for lower dew point option. -
Page 27: Analog Screen Navigation
Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Analog Screen Navigation The analog screen simply displays the analog output signals. LEFT/RIGHT LEFT/RIGHT TIME CONTROL HOURS OF SCREEN OPERATION Hours of Operation Screen Navigation The hours of operation screen gives the user the amount of run time as well as the total amount of hours saved with the energy management system. -
Page 28: Alarm Screen Navigation
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Alarm Screen Navigation LEFT/RIGHT LEFT/RIGHT HOURS OF MAIN MENU OPERATION ALARM POP-UPS • No Alarm: Alarm has been corrected • Bad Probe: The EMS sensor has reached an out of range signal (check sensor and cable) •... -
Page 29: Alarm Pop-Up Screens
Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series AIRCEL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER (APC) Alarm Pop-Up Screens No Alarm: The normally closed state of the common alarm relay. Drain Fault: Shows when the relative humidity (EMS) probe is out of range. This can be either high out of range or low out of range. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting Table
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Probable Cause Remedy High inlet air flow Reduce inlet air flow Inlet air temperature above design spec Reduce inlet air temperature to design spec Poor pre-filtration Check pre-filter element, replace if needed Inlet air pressure below design spec Increase pressure to the dryer Desiccant contaminated... - Page 31 Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE Problem Probable Cause Remedy Check pilot valve and pilot air supply, dismantle and clean exhaust valve. Check flow control valve attached to purge Exhaust valve(s) not functioning exhaust valve actuator may not be adjusted properly (should be adjusted so exhaust valve opens within a 8-12 second time period).
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Page 32: Appendix
AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2009/12/04 Page: 1/5 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Version: 3.0 1. Substance/preparation and company identification Company 24 Hour Emergency Response Information BASF CORPORATION CHEMTREC: 1-800-424-9300 BASF HOTLINE: 1-800-832-HELP 100 Campus Drive... - Page 33 Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2008/12/04 Page: 2/5 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Version: 3.0 If on skin: After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water and soap. Consult a doctor if skin irritation persists.
- Page 34 AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2008/12/04 Page: 3/5 Version: 3.0 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Advice on system design: Provide local exhaust ventilation to control dust. Provide local exhaust ventilation to maintain recommended P.E.L.
- Page 35 Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2008/12/04 Page: 4/5 Version: 3.0 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Skin irritation: Information on: Aluminum oxide rabbit: non-irritant (OECD Guideline 404) ---------------------------------- 12. Ecological information Information on: Aluminum oxide Acute and prolonged toxicity to fish: DIN 38412 Part 15 static...
- Page 36 AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer APPENDIX Desiccant Material Safety Data Sheet Safety data sheet F200 Revision date : 2008/12/04 Page: 5/5 Version: 3.0 (30286124/MDS_GEN_US/EN) Registration status: released / listed TSCA, US OSHA hazard category: ACGIH TLV established SARA hazard categories (EPCRA 311/312): Acute SARA 313: CAS Number...
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Page 37: Drawings
Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series APPENDIX Electrical Schematic Drawings... - Page 38 AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer APPENDIX Main Power & PLC Input Drawings...
- Page 39 Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series APPENDIX PLC Outlet & Sensor Drawings...
- Page 40 AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer APPENDIX Back Panel Drawings...
- Page 41 Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series APPENDIX Enclosure Layout Drawings...
- Page 42 AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer APPENDIX Electrical Part Drawings...
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Page 43: Service Notes
Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer | AHLD Series SERVICE NOTES DATE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES... - Page 44 AHLD Series | Heatless Regenerative Desiccant Air Dryer SERVICE NOTES DATE SERVICE PERFORMED NOTES...
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Page 47: Warranty
Control board (all heatless models) • Programmable controller (all heat regenerative models) • Automatic pisto valves 1. Aircel reserves the right to require units to be shipped • Control solenoids back to the factory for proper repair if it deems necessary. •... - Page 48 Parts and Service For genuine Aircel replacement parts, call: 800.767.4599 For faster service, please have unit’s model and serial number, part number, or description. AircelDryers.com Aircel, LLC. 323 Crisp Circle Maryville, TN 37801 Sales@AircelDryers.com OrderEntry@AircelDryers.com...
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