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- Page 1 MCA Series CO2 Adsorber / Dryer User’s Guide Models covered: M C A 1 M C A 2 M C A 3 M C A 4 M C A 5 M C A 6 P012554 Rev A...
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Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations
1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new ALTEC AIR MCA SERIES CO2 ADSORBER / DRYER! We here at ALTEC AIR are very proud of our products. We are committed to providing you with the best value and service possible. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
4. Safety & Warning Information ..... 11. Service & Repair ......... 28 5. Overview & Specifications ......11.1 Services Offered at Altec AIR’ Facility ... 28 5.1 Product Description ........11.2 Initiating a Service Transaction ....29 5.2 Key Features .......... -
Page 5: Safety & Warning Information
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 4. Safety & Warning Information This section contains general information about safety and warning points to consider and adhere to during installation and maintenance of your CO2 adsorber / dryer. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATION OR PROCEDURE ON YOUR CO2 ADSORBER / DRYER. -
Page 6: Overview & Specifications
5. Overview & Specifications 5.1 Product Description The MCA SERIES CO2 ADSORBER / DRYER from ALTEC AIR is designed to remove CO2 and moisture from compressed air. This CO2 adsorber / dryer uses dual towers with media beds featuring 13X molecular sieve in a pressure swing adsorption process. -
Page 7: Technical Specifications
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 5.4 Technical Specifications Dimensions 7.0” H x 3.5” W x 3.3” D MCA1 10.3” H x 3.5” W x 3.3” D MCA2 8.8” H x 4.0” W x 3.5” D MCA3 10.1” H x 4.0” W x 3.5” D MCA4 9.5”... -
Page 8: Installing Your Co2 Adsorber / Dryer
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6. Installing Your CO2 Adsorber / Dryer 6.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, and testing of this CO2 adsorber / dryer require the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock. -
Page 9: Before You Begin
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.2 Before You Begin 6.2.1 Carefully inspect the unit, including the shipping box as well as the air dryer, for ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY SHIPPING. If any shipping damage is detected, it is important to file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures. -
Page 10: Included Contents
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.3 Included Contents (1) MCA Series CO2 Adsorber / Dryer (1) User’s Guide (not shown) 6.4 Required Tools and Materials • Power Cord (varies on voltage of unit) • Needle nose pliers • Mounting hardware •... -
Page 11: Installation Steps
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.5 Installation Steps IMPORTANT! To properly operate the CO2 adsorber / dryer, ALTEC AIR recommends that all air filtration and options be installed. SEE SECTION 10.3 6.5.1 Remove the CO2 adsorber / dryer from packaging. - Page 12 MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.5.5 Install inlet and outlet fittings, filters and assemblies to the CO2 adsorber / dryer. 6.5.6 Pre-drill holes in wall, and install wall mount hardware. (See chart below) Model Width (A) x Height (B)
- Page 13 MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.5.8 With a small flathead screwdriver, wire power cord to timer. NOTE: Customer must supply a power cord and plug to match their receptacle. 6.5.9 Connect the air line to the inlet and outlet port.
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Page 14: Installation Checklist
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.5.11 Check for air leaks: NOTE: This is a general procedure that can be applied to any fitting or hose that has air pressure in it. 6.5.11.1 Listen for any ‘hissing’ sounds which may indicate a fitting or hose air leak. -
Page 15: Registering Your Co2 Adsorber / Dryer
ALTEC AIR, LLC 7. Registering Your CO2 Adsorber / Dryer Please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR MCA SERIES CO2 ADSORBER / DRYER. Registering is necessary to activate the Limited Warranty on your product. Once you register, you are eligible to receive free technical support, as well as updates concerning your ALTEC AIR products. -
Page 16: Testing Your Co2 Adsorber / Dryer
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8. Testing Your CO2 Adsorber / Dryer 8.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, testing, and maintenance of this CO2 adsorber / dryer requires the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock. -
Page 17: Test Consistent Cycling
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.2 Test Consistent Cycling NOTE: For MCA1-4 proceed to the next step, for MCA5-6 skip to step 8.2.4. 8.2.1 MCA1-4: Push the tube in and hold the ferrule. While holding the ferrule, pull the tube out. -
Page 18: Measuring Incoming Voltage
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.2.5 Place your hand beneath the 4 Way Solenoid Valve and feel for purging air. • Tower 1 will purge for 30 seconds • Tower 2 will purge for 30 seconds • Tower 1 will purge for 30 seconds •... -
Page 19: Measuring 4 Way Solenoid Valve Voltage
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.3.2 Use a Voltmeter to measure the voltage across the incoming terminals. The voltage should measure ± 10%: • 115 VAC • 230 VAC • 12 VDC • 24 VDC If the incoming voltage measures less than indicated above, it is recommended that steps be taken at your facility to increase the incoming power to the recommended levels. -
Page 20: Visually Verify Solid State Cycle Timer
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.4.2 Use a Voltmeter to measure the voltage across the set of “Valve” terminals. The voltage should measure ± 10%: • 115 VAC • 230 VAC • 12 VDC • 24 VDC Continue to measure for up to 60 seconds if no voltage is initially measured. -
Page 21: Test For Purge Muffler Restriction
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.6 Test for Purge Muffler Restriction 8.6.1 Using a small flathead screwdriver, remove Purge Mufflers. NOTE: The MCA1- 4 will only have one Purge Muffler. 8.6.2 Verify if the humidity in the unit has improved after 4 minutes of cycling. -
Page 22: Testing Air Fittings & Hoses For Leaks
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.7 Testing Air Fittings & Hoses for Leaks NOTE: This is a general procedure that can be applied to any fitting or hose that has air pressure in it. 8.7.1 Listen for any ‘hissing’ sounds which may indicate a fitting or hose air leak. -
Page 23: Maintaining Your Co2 Adsorber / Dryer
ALTEC AIR, LLC 9. Maintaining Your CO2 Adsorber / Dryer In order to ensure that your MCA Series CO2 Adsorber / Dryer continues to operate efficiently and reliably, ALTEC AIR recommends performing the following maintenance procedures at the specified Six Month intervals. -
Page 24: Maintenance Log Sheet
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. IMPORTANT! After performing any maintenance, always soap test pressure fittings to check for air leaks. Also, check for any loose or disconnected wiring. 9.2 Maintenance Log Sheet... -
Page 25: Replacement Parts & Accessories
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 10. Replacement Parts & Accessories 10.1 Parts Recommended Description Part Number Quantity Spare Desiccant Tower MCA1 51381 MCA2 51382 MCA3 51383 MCA4 51384 MCA5 51385 MCA6 51386 Shuttle Valve MCA1-4 61015 MCA5-6... -
Page 26: Parts Continued
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 10.2 Parts Continued Recommended Part Number Spare Description 12 VDC 24 VDC 115 VAC 230 VAC Solid State (1) Cycle Timer 50027 50029 51408 P012759 4 Way Solenoid Valve (1) MCA1-4... -
Page 27: Dryer
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 10.3 Accessories for Your CO2 Adsorber / Dryer Description Part Number Filter Kit Keeps all impurities from contaminating 51820 the desiccant towers. Includes 5 micron pre-filter, 0.01 coalescing pre-filter, and 0.5 micron after-filter... -
Page 28: Ordering Parts From Altec Air
Fax – (303) 657-2205 sales@Altec AIR.com 11. Service & Repair 11.1 Services Offered at Altec AIR’ Facility Complete Dryer Repair o Replace Desiccant Towers, clean Shuttle Valve (replace disc if necessary), replace Purge Mufflers, and verify if both the Solid State Cycle Timer and the 4 Way Solenoid Valve is working properly. -
Page 29: Initiating A Service Transaction
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION FIRST. It is important that you use the following sections in order to diagnose and attempt to fix the problem with your CO2 adsorber / dryer before placing a call to ALTEC AIR Technical Support. This troubleshooting guide is intended to simplify the isolation of problems, present possible causes, provide test procedures for verification, and suggest corrective actions to restore the CO2 adsorber / dryer back to normal operation. -
Page 30: Safety & Warning Information
IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. 12.3 Low Pressure or Flow Possible Cause... -
Page 31: Excessive Purge
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 12.4 Excessive Purge Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Replace Solid State Defective Solid State Verify timing cycle Cycle Timer (section 8.5) Cycle Timer (section 10.2) Defective 4 Way Test for consistent Replace 4 Way... -
Page 32: Support
ALTEC AIR, LLC 12.6 Contacting ALTEC AIR Technical Support Please read the Before You Call ALTEC AIR section (12.1) Once you have exhausted all of the potential problems and solutions covered in the Troubleshooting Your CO2 Adsorber / Dryer section, and you still require further... -
Page 33: Appendix
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 13. Appendix 13.1 Model Number Coding 13.2 Wiring Diagram Page 33 of 36 P012554... -
Page 34: Limited Warranty Agreement
ALTEC AIR products. Registration Reminder If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR MCA SERIES CO2 ADSORBER / DRYER. Registering is necessary to activate this Limited Warranty on your product. Once you register, you are eligible to receive free technical support, as well as updates concerning your ALTEC AIR products. -
Page 35: Contacting Altec Air
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 15. Contacting ALTEC AIR 15.1 General ALTEC AIR, LLC 226A Commerce Street Broomfield, Colorado 80020 (800) 521-5351 (303) 427-3700 Fax – (303) 657-2205 sales@Altec AIR.com www.airdryers.com 15.2 Sales (800) 700-8537 Fax – (303) 465-9294 sales@airdryers.com... -
Page 36: Maintenance Log Sheet
MCA Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 16. Maintenance Log Sheet MODEL: ____________________________ LOCATION NAME: SERIAL NUMBER: __________________ ADDRESS:_______ DATE INSTALLED: Maintenance Interval (Months) Procedure Section Visually Inspect for Loose Wiring or Hardware 6.5.2 Test Consistent Cycling Measure & Record Incoming Voltage...
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