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P017585 – Rev. A

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  • Page 1 P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide P017585 – Rev. A...

  • Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations

    P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new ALTEC AIR P8400W Air-dryer! We here at ALTEC AIR are very proud of our products and we are committed to providing you with the best value and service possible.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 3. Table of Contents 8.13 Setting the Static Pressure ....... 55 1. Welcome & Congratulations ......3 8.14 Setting the Outlet Pressure ...... 55 8.15 Engaging the Boost Transformer .... 56 2. Introduction ............. 3 8.16 Connecting via Web Browser ....
  • Page 5 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 11. Replacement Parts & Accessories ....86 13.13 Compressor Doesn’t Operate ....100 11.1 Top Section Parts ........86 13.14 Compressor Won’t Build Pressure ..101 11.2 Middle Section Parts ....... 87 13.15 Compressor Excessive AMP Draw ..101 11.3 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts....

  • Page 6: Safety & Warning Information

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 4. Safety & Warning Information This section contains general information about safety and warning points to consider and adhere to during installation, operation, and maintenance of your air-dryer. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATION OR PROCEDURE ON YOUR AIR-DRYER.
  • Page 7 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide WARNING! High Noise. PUREGAS air-dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Proper Installation & Maintenance as outlined in this User’s Guide is extremely important to ensure the reliability and longevity of the equipment as well as prevent damage or personal injury.

  • Page 8: Overview & Specifications

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide CAUTION! This Air-dryer does not contain an internal Surge Protection Device (SPD). An SPD is required and must be supplied by the user. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices. IMPORTANT! Installation of ALTEC AIR air-dryers are intended for network telecommunication facilities (non-customer premises) only.

  • Page 9: Key Features

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 5.2 Key Features  LCD display of all operating parameters  Precise humidity sensing within 0.1% RH  Redundant system for internal backup from one system to the other  Removable compressor tray for easy maintenance ...

  • Page 10: Dryer Function Overview

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 5.4 Dryer Function Overview Component Description Compressor Compresses drawn in ambient air. Precooler Cools compressed air prior to drying function. Unloader Valve Relieves excess compressor head pressure. Heatless Dryer Removes moisture from compressed air. Humidity Sensor Measures the humidity of the compressed air.

  • Page 11: Installing Your Dryer

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6. Installing Your Dryer 6.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Internal surfaces may be hot. Use care when coming into contact with internal components as there is a potential for some of these components to become hot when in operation or standby. WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits.

  • Page 12: Before You Begin

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide IMPORTANT! Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing components not supplied by PUREGAS is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. IMPORTANT! Installation of PUREGAS air-dryers are intended for network telecommunication facilities (non-customer premises) only.

  • Page 13: Included Contents

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6.3 Included Contents (1) P8400W Air-dryer (1) Installation Guide (not shown) Package located inside the dryer: (1) User’s Guide (not shown) (2) Purge Mufflers 6.4 Required Tools and Materials  Large adjustable wrench  Pipe dope or pipe thread tape ...
  • Page 14 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6.5.3 Remove the front panel. The front panel and top cover are equipped with locking latches if a higher level of security is required. 6.5.4 Check for loose parts, hoses, or wiring. NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing...
  • Page 15 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide On BACK of dryer: 6.5.7 Verify that the red orifice plug is still installed where shown. 6.5.8 Install the two (2) purge mufflers (shipped loose). 6.5.9 Verify that the dryer is powered OFF. 6.5.10 Plug the power cord into a 190 - 230 VAC, 1 phase, 50 / 60 Hz power outlet.
  • Page 16 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6.5.12 Verify incoming voltage measurement: 6.5.12.1 Locate the Main POWER Circuit Breaker. 6.5.12.2 Use a Voltmeter to measure the voltage by placing the probes between the Circuit Breaker and terminal insulation so that they touch the metal contacts.
  • Page 17 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6.5.13.2 Locate the Main Power Lead quick disconnects in the top section of the dryer. 6.5.13.3 Unplug the Main Power Lead quick disconnects. 6.5.13.4 Plug both Boost Transformer Lead connectors into the Main Power Lead connectors. The incoming power wiring should now look like this: Page 17 of 110...
  • Page 18 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6.5.13.5 Plug the power cord back into the power outlet. 6.5.14 Reinstall the Top Cover back onto the dryer. 6.5.15 Turn the dryer power ON. NOTE: Both system compressors and heatless dryers will start, creating air flow through the red outlet pressure orifice.
  • Page 19 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6.5.16.2 Turn the knob until the reading on the pressure gauge is 50 PSI. 6.5.16.3 Push the knob in to lock. 6.5.17 Let the dryer run until the Humidity drops under 2% on both System 1 and System 2 (may take up to 15 minutes).
  • Page 20 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6.5.19 Connect the air supply line to the dryer. CAUTION: Be careful when removing outlet plug. System may be pressurized. ALTEC AIR recommends using Installation Kit P011752 to connect your dryer to the air supply line (See section 11.6 for detail). 6.5.20 Turn the dryer ON.
  • Page 21 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6.5.22 Set the Outlet Pressure: 6.5.22.1 When the Unit Screen (8.4.4.1 ) appears on the display, press the HOLD Button on the Front Panel to freeze that screen. 6.5.22.2 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out.
  • Page 22 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide With Compressor(s) running: 6.5.23.2 Use a 1-inch paint brush to dab soapy water on the air fitting or hose connection to be tested. If air bubbles appear at the connection, this indicates that air is leaking from the connection.

  • Page 23: Installation Checklist

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 6.6 Installation Checklist  No shipping damage was detected.  Dryer location meets the following requirements: o Well ventilated o Free from abrasive dust or chemicals o Ambient temperature is between 40° and 85° F (optimal) o Power outlet easily accessible ...

  • Page 24: Registering Your Dryer

    P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 7. Registering Your Dryer Please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR P8400W Air-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 25: Operating Your Dryer

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8. Operating Your Dryer 8.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, operation, testing, and maintenance of this air-dryer require the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock.

  • Page 26: Connecting Air Lines To The Dryer

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.2 Connecting Air Lines to the Dryer 8.2.1 Connect the air supply line to the dryer Outlet Pressure port (adjustable between 0-15 PSI) CAUTION: Be careful when removing outlet plugs. System may be pressurized. ALTEC AIR recommends using Installation Kit P011752 to connect your air- dryer to the air supply line (See section 11.6 for detail).

  • Page 27: Using The Front Panel Display

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.4 Using the Front Panel Display CAUTION! The Display Screen is covered by a clear protective layer that guards against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). DO NOT REMOVE THIS LAYER. 8.4.1 RESET Button – Clears an alarm and allows the system to continue operating.
  • Page 28 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.4.4 Display Screen - Shows the current dryer readings. Will cycle between the following information screens (unless the HOLD button has been pressed) You may also manually cycle through the screens by pressing the left or right arrow buttons: 8.4.4.1 Tank Screen TANK –...
  • Page 29 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide SYSTEM* - Running Status of System*:  ONLINE– System* is Online in the dryer cycle mode.  STANDBY – System* is not Online in the dryer cycle mode.  SHUTDOWN – System* has been shutdown as a result of either a Humidity, High Compressor Temperature, or High Cabinet Temperature alarm.

  • Page 30: Identifying Dryer Alarms

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide  SYSTEM 2 ONLY - Runs only System 2 and leaves System 1 in Standby.  TIME – The amount of elapsed in the 24-hour cycle 8.5 Identifying Dryer Alarms 8.5.1 High Outlet Pressure Alarm - Occurs when the Outlet Pressure (OUTP) rises above the alarm set point for more...
  • Page 31 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.5.3 High Flow Alarm – Occurs when the Flow Rate (FLOW) rises above the alarm set point for more than one (1) minute. (Default setting is 4500 SCFD) Press the Info () Button to see the detail of the alarm.
  • Page 32 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.5.5 High Cabinet Temperature Alarm - Occurs when the temperature in the upper circuit board compartment rises above 140°F for more than one (1) minute. If this alarm is present for one (1) minute or more, the air- dryer will go into SHUTDOWN mode to protect against damage due to overheating.
  • Page 33 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.5.7 Compressor Excessive Run Time Alarm – Occurs when the compressor takes longer to pressurize the air tank than the set point for the alarm. (Default setting is 3:00 minutes) Press the Info () Button to see the detail of the alarm.

  • Page 34: Accessing The Setup Menu

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.5.9 Compressor Total Hour Alarm – Occurs when the compressor has reached an 8,000-hour maintenance interval. Perform the next required maintenance. Press the Info () Button to see the detail of the alarm. See section 10.3 for maintenance information. 8.6 Accessing the Setup Menu The P8400W has three (3) Setup sections: ...

  • Page 35: Using The System Setup Menu

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.6.1 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the Setup Menu. 8.6.2 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Select the required menu option. 8.6.3 Press the Enter () Button to access the menu selected or press the Left () Arrow Button to Escape to the setup screen.
  • Page 36 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.7.4 Set Cycle Time 8.7.4.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.7.4.2 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.7.4.3 Press the Up () and Down () and Left () & Right () Arrow to select a digit 8.7.4.4 Press the Up () and Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
  • Page 37 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.7.5.3 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.7.5.4 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.7.6 Set Start Up Delay (default setting is 0 seconds) –...
  • Page 38 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.7.7 Reset Compressor Total Time – 8.7.7.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the reset screen. 8.7.7.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No).
  • Page 39 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.7.9 Set Date – 8.7.9.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.7.9.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.7.9.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
  • Page 40 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.7.10 Set Time – 8.7.10.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.7.10.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.7.10.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
  • Page 41 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.7.11 Firmware Update – 8.7.11.1 Insert a USB drive containing an appropriate “.aaz” firmware file from Altec Air into the USB A port on the control board. 8.7.11.2 Press the Enter () Button to access the Firmware Update Screen.

  • Page 42: Using The Alarm Setup Menu

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.7.12.4 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.7.12.5 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.8 Using the Alarm Setup Menu In the Setup Menu: 8.8.1 Press the Up () &...
  • Page 43 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.8.3.4 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.8.3.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.8.3.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting.
  • Page 44 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.8.4.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.8.5 Set Low Pressure Threshold (default setting is 0.30 PSI) – 8.8.5.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.5.2 Press the Left () &...
  • Page 45 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.8.6 Set High Flow Threshold (default setting is 4500 SCFD) 8.8.6.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.6.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
  • Page 46 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.8.7 Set Compressor Last Run Threshold (default setting is 3:00 min) 8.8.7.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.7.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
  • Page 47 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.8.8 Set Duty Cycle Threshold (default setting is 70%) 8.8.8.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.8.8.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.

  • Page 48: Using The Network Setup Menu

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.9 Using the Network Setup Menu In the Setup Menu: 8.9.1 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Select the “N” in Network Setup. 8.9.1.1 Press the Enter () Button to access Network Setup.
  • Page 49 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.9.3.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit. 8.9.3.4 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.9.3.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes...
  • Page 50 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.9.4.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.9.5 Set Gateway Address (default is 000.000.000.000) – 8.9.5.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.9.5.2 Press the Left () &...
  • Page 51 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.9.6 Set SNMP Trap Server (default is 000.000.000.000) – 8.9.6.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.9.6.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
  • Page 52 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.9.7.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit. 8.9.7.4 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.9.7.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes...

  • Page 53: Opening Panels

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.9.8.4 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.9.8.5 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.9.9 View MAC address 8.9.9.1 The device MAC address can be viewed...

  • Page 54: Depressurizing The Dryer

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.11 Depressurizing the Dryer 8.11.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 8.11.2 Pull the ring handle on the Safety Relief Valve until all air pressure is released. 8.11.3 To prevent pressure from building back up, power the dryer OFF (See section 8.3 for detail).

  • Page 55: Setting The Static Pressure

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.13 Setting the Static Pressure 8.13.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 8.13.2 Pull Static Pressure Regulator knob out. 8.13.3 Turn knob until the reading on the pressure gauge is 17 PSI. 8.13.4 Push knob in to lock. 8.13.5 Reinstall Front Panel.

  • Page 56: Engaging The Boost Transformer

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.14.3 Pull the Outlet Pressure Regulator knob out. 8.14.4 Turn knob until Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading is at the desired setting. 8.14.5 Push knob in to lock. 8.14.6 Reinstall Front Panel. 8.15 Engaging the Boost Transformer 8.15.1 See section 6.5.13 8.16 Connecting via Web Browser Warning...
  • Page 57 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide If the Air-dryer IS connected to an IP network:  The Air-dryer must be configured with a valid IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address for the network.  An IP cable must be connecting the air-dryer to the network. ...
  • Page 58 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide  Alarm Screen - Displays all the Alarms registered by the P8400W Series Air-dryer. This screen is informational only.  Firmware Screen – Allows the user to upload any software updates or upgrades to the Air-dryer. 8.16.2 Click on the Menu Bar selection to access a specific screen.

  • Page 59: Using The Status Screen

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.17 Using the Status Screen The Status Screen Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the P8400W Series Air-dryer. Provides remote ALARM RESET.  Readings are displayed in GREEN unless an alarm is present. ...

  • Page 60: Using The Setup Screen

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.17.2 Resetting a Compressor Total Run Time 8.17.2.1 Click on the RESET COMPRESSOR TOTAL RUN TIME Button to remotely reset Compressor Total Run Time displayed on Status Screen. 8.18 Using the Setup Screen All configurations for the System, Alarms, Network, and Keyword can be made in this screen.
  • Page 61 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide  In order to unlock the page, click on the Lock Icon at the top right hand corner of the page and enter the keyword 8.18.1 Changing a Threshold or Setup value: 8.18.1.1 Click on the value to change. 8.18.1.2 Type in the new value.

  • Page 62: Using The Event/Alarm Screen

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.19 Using the Event/Alarm Screen Displays all events such as alarms, changes made, and alarm resets registered by the P8400W Series Air-dryer. This screen is informational only. You may download a .csv file with all event/alarm information by clicking on the “Download CSV”...

  • Page 63: Using The Firmware Screen

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.20 Using the Firmware Screen Displays the current firmware version and date of the P8400W Series Air-dryer.  Current Version: Displays the current firmware version of the P8400W Series Air-dryer.  New Version File: Displays the new location and new firmware version chosen.

  • Page 64: Connecting Via Snmp

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 8.21 Connecting via SNMP Using SNMP to connect and communicate with the P8400 Series Air-dryer is dependent upon the specific SNMP Management software used on your network. This software requires a SNMP Definition & Configuration File (MIB file) in order to properly communicate with the Air-dryer.

  • Page 65: Testing Your Dryer

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9. Testing Your Dryer NOTE: Many of the procedures described in this section will be easier with both System 1 and System 2 operating. It is recommended that you change the System Cycle Mode to BOTH for the following procedures 9.1 Safety &...

  • Page 66: Measuring Compressor Amp Draw

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.2 Measuring Compressor Amp Draw WARNING! Internal surfaces may be hot. Use care when coming into contact with internal components as there is a potential for some these components to become hot when in operation or standby. With the Compressor running: 9.2.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 9.2.2 Locate the hot lead wire...

  • Page 67: Measuring Voltage To Compressor

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.3 Measuring Voltage to Compressor WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. It is highly recommended that you remove all jewelry before performing any procedures. 9.3.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) With the Compressor running: 9.3.2 Locate the power lead wires to the compressor to be...

  • Page 68: Measuring Incoming Voltage

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.4 Measuring Incoming Voltage WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. It is highly recommended that you remove all jewelry before performing any procedures. 9.4.1 Remove Top Cover (see section 8.10.1 ) 9.4.2 Locate the Main POWER Circuit Breaker.

  • Page 69: Measuring Voltages At Solid State Relay

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.5 Measuring Voltages at Solid State Relay 9.5.1 Remove Top Cover (see section 8.10.1 ) 9.5.2 Locate the Solid State Relay for the system you will be testing:  Left – System 1  Right – System 2 (System* = System 1 or System 2) With the System* Compressor running:...

  • Page 70: Cycling

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.6 Testing Consistent Heatless Dryer Cycling With the System* Compressor running (System* = System 1 or System 2): 9.6.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 9.6.2 Disconnect the purge tubes from the System* Heatless Dryer.

  • Page 71: Testing Unloader Valve

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.7 Testing Unloader Valve With the System* Compressor running (System* = System 1 or System 2): 9.7.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 9.7.2 Disconnect the unloader tube from the System* Unloader Valve. 9.7.3 Place your hand beneath the Unloader Valve fitting to feel for air flow.

  • Page 72: Voltage

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.8 Measuring Heatless Dryer Solenoid Voltage With the System* Compressor running (System* = System 1 or System 2): 9.8.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 9.8.2 Locate the Heatless Dryer Cycle Timer. The timer has three (3) sets of terminals (from left-to-right): “106VDC”...

  • Page 73: Testing Precooler Fans

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.9 Testing Precooler Fans 9.9.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 9.9.2 Place your hand above the Precooler Fan(s) to feel for air being blown upwards. 9.9.3 Reinstall Front panel. If either fan is not blowing air upwards as described: ...

  • Page 74: Testing Compressor On/Off Cycling

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.11 Testing Compressor ON/OFF Cycling 9.11.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 9.11.2 When the Unit Screen (8.4.4.1 ) appears on the display, press the HOLD Button on the Front Panel to freeze that screen. With Compressor(s) running: 9.11.3 Verify the compressor(s) shuts down when the tank...

  • Page 75: Time Alarms

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.12 Testing Compressor Excessive Run Time Alarms NOTE: All testing values are based on default Air-dryer settings, if settings have been changed, adjust testing values accordingly. Reference the Appendix Section 14.2 for Limits and Defaults. NOTE: For this test, allow the Display Screen to cycle through the information screens.

  • Page 76: Shutdown

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.13 Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown NOTE: For this test, make sure the air-dryer is operating in BOTH Cycle Mode (see section for details on changing Cycle Mode). Test one System at a time (System* = System 1 or System 2). 9.13.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 9.13.2 Turn the System* Circuit Breaker OFF.
  • Page 77 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.13.5 Unscrew and remove the Humitter from the Humidity Block. 9.13.6 Allow the Humidity reading to rise over 10.0%. 9.13.7 After three (3) minutes, verify that a Humidity Alarm appears and System* goes into SHUTDOWN mode. 9.13.8 Replace the Humitter into the Humidity Block.

  • Page 78: Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.14 Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm 9.14.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 9.14.2 When the Unit Screen (8.4.4.1 ) appears on the display, press the HOLD Button on the Front Panel to freeze that screen.

  • Page 79: Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.14.9 Reinstall Front Panel. If you are unable to create a High Outlet Pressure Alarm as described, see section 13.6 for troubleshooting information. 9.15 Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm 9.15.1 Remove Front Panel (see section 8.10.2 ) 9.15.2 When the Unit Screen (8.4.4.1 ) appears on the display, press the HOLD...
  • Page 80 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.15.7 Push knob in to lock. 9.15.8 Press the RESET Button to clear the alarm. 9.15.9 Reinstall Front Panel. If you are unable to create a Low Outlet Pressure Alarm as described, see section 13.8 for troubleshooting information.

  • Page 81: Testing Air Fittings & Hoses For Leaks

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 9.16 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. DO NOT SOAP TEST THE HUMITTER FITTING. DAMAGE TO THE HUMITTER MAY OCCUR.

  • Page 82: Maintaining Your Dryer

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 10. Maintaining Your Dryer In order to ensure that your P8400W Air-dryer continues to operate efficiently and reliably, ALTEC AIR recommends performing the following maintenance procedures at the specified Six Month / 8,000 Hour / and 16,000 Hour intervals. It is also recommended that you print out the included Six Month Maintenance (section 10.2 ) and 8,000 &...
  • Page 83 NEVER remove pressure sensing tubes from the Control Board without depressurizing the air-dryer first, or damage to the Control Board will occur. WARNING! High Noise. Puregas air-dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.

  • Page 84: Six Month Maintenance

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 10.2 Six Month Maintenance MODEL: P8400W LOCATION NAME: SERIAL NUMBER: ADDRESS: DATE INSTALLED: Maintenance Interval (Months) Procedure Section      Install Six Month Maintenance Kit P011766 11.6 Read & Record Flow Rate (FLOW) 8.4.4.1 Measure &...

  • Page 85: 16,000 Hour Maintenance

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 10.3 8,000 & 16,000 Hour Maintenance Under typical operating conditions: 8,000 hours of run time will occur between one (1) and two (2) years of use. 16,000 hours of run time will occur between two (2) and three (3) years of use. This will be identified by a Compressor Total Hour Alarm on the display for either System 1 or System 2 (section 8.5.9 ).

  • Page 86: Replacement Parts & Accessories

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 11. Replacement Parts & Accessories 11.1 Top Section Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare  (1) Solid State Relay P010562 Terminal Block P010200 Front Panel Display Assembly P017578 LCD Display Only P012105  (1) Circuit Breaker P010563 Cabinet Temperature Sensor...

  • Page 87: Middle Section Parts

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 11.2 Middle Section Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Boost Transformer P012772 Heatless Dryer Assembly See section11.3 for detail. Pressure Gauge (0-30 PSI) P011339  (1) Static Pressure Regulator P013203 Adapter Plate Flow Block Air Tank Non-Return Flow Valves Safety Relief Valve...

  • Page 88: Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 11.3 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Heatless Dryer P010196 Pressure Gauge P010695 Solenoid Valve In Kit P011813. See section 11.6 for detail. Unloader Valve P010453 Cycle Timer P010490 Desiccant Chamber P20040312 ...

  • Page 89: Lower Section Parts

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 11.4 Lower Section Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Compressor Temperature Sensor P017647 Muffler – 3/8 NPT In Kit P011766. See section 11.6 for detail. Air Compressor Assembly*  (1) Left Side P013263 ...

  • Page 90: Frame Section Parts

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 11.5 Frame Section Parts Recommend Description Part Number Quantity Spare Top Cover Front Panel Air Intake Filter In Kit P011766. See section 11.6 for detail. Purge Muffler In Kit P011766. See section 11.6 for detail. Locking Trigger Latch Page 90 of 110 P017585 –...

  • Page 91: Accessories For Your Dryer

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 11.6 Accessories for Your Dryer Recommend Description Part Number Spare Installation Kit P011752 Includes fittings required to connect to 3/4” flexible hose. Six Month Maintenance Kit  (2) P011766 Includes air intake filter, compressor mufflers, and purge mufflers.

  • Page 92: Ordering Parts From Altec Air

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 11.7 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR IMPORTANT! Instruction for the replacement of individual listed components goes beyond the scope of this User’s Guide and will not be covered. Please refer to the information included with the specific replacement part for this instruction.

  • Page 93: Service & Repair

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 12. Service & Repair Only ALTEC AIR can offer factory direct rebuilds backed by a 6 month factory warranty.  2 week turnaround time  Estimates available upon request  Minimum service charge fee applies 12.1 Services Offered ...

  • Page 94: Troubleshooting Your Dryer

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13. Troubleshooting Your Dryer 13.1 Before You Call ALTEC AIR 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 air- dryer before placing a call to ALTEC AIR Technical Support.
  • Page 95 Do not test the Humitter with an ohm meter or apply any DC voltage. This will render the humitter defective. WARNING! High Noise. Puregas air-dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. CAUTION! Observe precautions for handling Electrostatic Sensitive Devices.

  • Page 96: Air-Dryer Won't Power On

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13.3 Air-dryer Won’t Power ON Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Circuit Breaker(s) in Verify all three (3) Move all three (3) OFF position Circuit Breakers are in Circuit Breakers to ON ON position position (section 8.3 ) (section 8.3 ) No incoming voltage to Measure incoming...

  • Page 97: Can't Create A High Pressure Alarm

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13.6 Can’t Create a High Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Outlet Verify that the Outlet Replace Outlet Pressure Pressure Regulator Pressure Regulator can Regulator if unable to be adjusted adjust pressure (section (section 8.14 ) 11.2 ) High Outlet Pressure...

  • Page 98: Can't Create A Low Pressure Alarm

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13.8 Can’t Create a Low Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Defective Outlet Verify that the Outlet Replace Outlet Pressure Pressure Regulator Pressure Regulator can Regulator if unable to be adjusted adjust pressure (section (section 8.14 ) 11.2 ) Low Outlet Pressure...

  • Page 99: High Humidity

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13.11 High Humidity CAUTION! Do not test the Humitter with an ohm meter or apply any DC voltage. This will render the humitter defective. Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Low System Pressure Verify System Pressure Adjust System Pressure (section 8.12 ) to 50 PSI (section 8.12 )

  • Page 100: Shutdown

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13.12 Can’t Create a High Humidity Alarm / Shutdown These troubleshooting steps assume that the Humitter is removed from the Humidity Block during the Testing Humidity Alarm and System Shutdown (section 9.13 ) procedures. Possible Cause Check Corrective Action...

  • Page 101: Compressor Won't Build Pressure

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13.14 Compressor Won’t Build Pressure Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Low System Pressure Verify System Pressure Adjust System Pressure (section 8.12 ) to 50 PSI (section 8.12 ) Defective Unloader Test Unloader Valve Replace Unloader Valve Valve operation (section 9.7 ) (section 11.3 )

  • Page 102: High Compressor Temperature

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13.16 High Compressor Temperature Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Fan Failure Verify both fans are Check for loose fan running (section 9.9 ) wiring (section 14.1 ) Replace defective fan (section 11.2 ) High Ambient Verify temperature of Lower ambient Temperature...

  • Page 103: Compressor Excessive Run Time

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13.18 Can’t Create a Compressor Excessive Run Time Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Compressor Excessive Verify Excessive Allow the compressor to Run Time Alarm set Compressor Run Time run longer than the point higher that the Alarm set point (section verified set point default of 3:00 minutes...

  • Page 104: Contacting Altec Air Technical Support

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 13.21 Contacting ALTEC AIR Technical Support Please read the Before You Call ALTEC AIR (section 13.1 ) Once you have exhausted all of the potential problems and solutions covered in the Troubleshooting Your Dryer section, and you still require further assistance to correct a problem, contact ALTEC AIR Technical Support: (800) 521-5351 (option 1) Have the following information available:...

  • Page 105: Appendix

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 14. Appendix 14.1 Wiring Diagram Page 105 of 110 P017585 – Rev. A...

  • Page 106: Set Point Limits And Defaults

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 14.2 Set Point Limits and Defaults 14.2.1 System Adjustments Minimum Maximum Default Unit of Description Value Value Value Measurement System Pressures 48.0 52.0 50.0 Static Pressure 17.0 17.0 17.0 Outlet Pressure 15.0 10.0 14.2.2 Alarm Set Points Minimum Maximum Default...
  • Page 107 Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide (also sets SNMP Trap Community String) “public”) SNMP Write Community Alphanumeric Status Readings (Read-Only) Outlet Pressure Reading Numeric (PSI) Tank Pressure Reading Numeric (PSI) System 1 Humidity Reading Numeric (%) System 2 Humidity Reading Numeric (%) System 1 Duty Cycle Reading Numeric (%)

  • Page 108: Limited Warranty Agreement

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 15. Limited Warranty Agreement ALTEC AIR products carry a one (1) year warranty against defective workmanship and material. This period starts at date of shipment. Not included are the components subject to normal replacement during a year’s operating time. No claims for labor in replacing defective parts or for consequential damages will be allowed.

  • Page 109: Contacting Altec Air

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 16. Contacting ALTEC AIR 16.1 General ALTEC AIR, LLC 226A Commerce Street Broomfield, Colorado 80020 (800) 521-5351 (303) 427-3700 Fax – (303) 657-2233 info@AltecAir.com www.AltecAir.com 16.2 Sales (800) 521-5351 (option 2) Fax – (303) 657-2205 sales@AltecAir.com parts@AltecAir.com 16.3 Service...

  • Page 110: Notes

    Altec AIR P8400W Air-dryer User’s Guide 17. Notes ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Page 110 of 110 P017585 –...

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