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- Page 1 VCD Series CO2 Adsorber / Dryer User’s Guide Models covered: VCD3 VCD4 P012549 REV C...
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Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations
Congratulations on your purchase of a new ALTEC AIR VCD SERIES CO2 ABSORBER / 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
10.4 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR .... 28 3. Table of Contents ..........11. Service & Repair ......... 29 11.1 Services Offered at Altec AIR’ Facility ... 29 4. Safety & Warning Information ..... 11.2 Initiating a Service Transaction ....29 5. -
Page 5: Safety & Warning Information
VCD 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 CO 2ADSORBER / DRYER. -
Page 6: Overview & Specifications
5. Overview & Specifications 5.1 Product Description The VCD 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
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 5.4 Technical Specifications Dimensions 16.1” H x 8 ” W x 4.8 ” D VCD3 24.1” H x 8” W x 4.8” D VCD4 Voltage Requirements 115 VAC, 1 Phase, 50/60 Hz (one of the following) -
Page 8: Installing Your Co2 Adsorber / Dryer
VCD 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
VCD 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
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.3 Included Contents (1) VCD Series CO2 Adsorber / Dryer (1) User’s Guide (not shown) 6.4 Required Tools and Materials • 1/4” nut driver • Needle nose pliers • 1/4" hex head wrench •... -
Page 11: Recommended Installation
Ref.# Description Compressor Pre-Filter, 5 Micron Particulate Shut-off Valve Pre-Filter, 0.01 Micron Coalescing Flex Connector After-Filter Regulator Assembly Aftercooler Storage Tank Liquid Separator VCD Series CO2 Adsorber / Dryer Drain Valve Check Valve Page 11 of 37 P012549 REV C... -
Page 12: Installation Steps
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.6 Installation Steps IMPORTANT! To properly operate the unit, ALTEC AIR recommends that all air filtration and options be installed. SEE SECTION 10.2 6.6.1 Remove the unit from packaging. 6.6.2 With a 1/4” nut driver loosen screws and remove Manifold Cover. - Page 13 6.6.9 Install inlet and outlet fittings, filters and assemblies to the unit. CAUTION: When installing a typical Complete CO2 adsorber / dryer, or Point-of-Use System, Altec AIR recommends assembling ALL components before mounting the unit. Page 13 of 37 P012549 REV C...
- Page 14 VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.6.10 Mount unit to wall using secure wall mounting hardware. 6.6.11 Connect the air lines to the inlet and outlet ports. 6.6.12 Plug in the power cord to an outlet: • 115 VAC power outlet, 1 Phase.
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Page 15: Installation Checklist
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.6.13 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. • Listen for any ‘hissing’ sounds which may indicate a fitting or hose air leak. -
Page 16: Registering Your Co2 Adsorber / Dryer
ALTEC AIR, LLC 7. Registering Your CO2 Adsorber / Dryer Please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR VCD 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 17: Testing Your Co2 Adsorber / Dryer
VCD 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 adsorber/dryer requires the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock. -
Page 18: Testing Consistent Cycling
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.2 Testing Consistent Cycling 8.2.1 With a 1/4” nut driver loosen screws and remove the Manifold Cover. 8.2.2 Place your hand beneath the purge fittings to feel for purging air. Air should: •... -
Page 19: Measuring Incoming Voltage
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.3 Measuring Incoming Voltage 8.3.1 With a 1/4” nut driver loosen screws and remove the Manifold Cover. 8.3.2 Locate the Solid State Cycle Timer. The timer has three (3) sets of terminals (from left-to- right): “VALVE”... -
Page 20: Measuring Solenoid Voltage
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.3.4 With a 1/4” nut driver, reinstall the Manifold Cover. 8.4 Measuring Solenoid Voltage 8.4.1 With a 1/4” nut driver loosen screws and remove the Manifold Cover. 8.4.2 Locate the Solid State Cycle Timer. - Page 21 VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.4.3 Use a Voltmeter to measure the DC voltage across each set of “VALVE” terminals. Continue to measure for up to 45 seconds if no voltage is initially measured. The voltage should measure ± 10%: •...
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Page 22: Test For Purge Muffler Restriction
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.5 Test for Purge Muffler Restriction 8.5.1 With a 1/4” nut driver loosen screws and remove the Manifold Cover. 8.5.2 With your hand, unscrew and remove the Purge Mufflers. 8.5.3 Verify if the humidity in the unit has improved after 4 minutes of cycling. -
Page 23: Testing Air Fittings & Hoses For Leaks
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.6 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. 8.6.1 Listen for any ‘hissing’ sounds which may indicate a fitting or hose air leak. -
Page 24: Maintaining Your Adsorber / Dryer
ALTEC AIR, LLC 9. Maintaining Your Adsorber / Dryer In order to ensure that your VCD Series CO2 Adsorber / Dryer continues to operate efficiently and reliably, ALTEC AIR recommends performing the following maintenance procedures at the specified Six Month and Two Year intervals. -
Page 25: Maintenance Log Sheet
VCD 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 26: Replacement Parts & Accessories
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 10. Replacement Parts & Accessories 10.1 Parts Part Number Recommend Description Quantity 115VAC 230VAC Spare Desiccant Tower – 12” VCD3 51253 – 20” VCD4 51254 *Purge Orifice (specify #) 51315-XX Manifold P300495P Solenoid Valve... -
Page 27: Accessories
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 10.2 Accessories Description Part Number Dryer Maintenance Kit Includes solenoids, check ball, check 51325 springs, and o-rings. Filter Kit with Regulator Keeps all impurities from contaminating the towers and allows you to regulate your 51355-R outlet pressure. -
Page 28: Accessories Continued
51934 protecting your VCD in a NEMA 4 rated bud box. 10.4 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 29: Service & Repair
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 11. Service & Repair 11.1 Services Offered by the Altec AIR Facility • Heatless Dryer Rebuild o Replace desiccant, o-rings, check valves, springs, and complete solenoid assembly o Test proper component operation •... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting Your Adsorber / Dryer
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 adsorber/dryer back to normal operation. -
Page 31: Low Pressure
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 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 Possible Cause Check Corrective Action... -
Page 32: Delivers Wet Air
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 12.5 Delivers Wet Air Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Verify inlet temperature Reduce inlet air High inlet temperature is below 100°F. temperature. Air flow through unit in Verify outlet flow does Reduce air usage... -
Page 33: 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 Adsorber/Dryer section, and you still require further assistance... -
Page 34: Appendix
VCD Series User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 13. Appendix 13.1 Model Number Coding 13.2 Wiring Diagram Page 34 of 37 P012549 REV C... -
Page 35: Limited Warranty Agreement
ALTEC AIR products. Registration Reminder If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR VCD 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 36: Contacting Altec Air
VCD 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@AltecAIR.com www.airdryers.com 15.2 Sales (800) 700-8537 Fax – (303) 465-9294 sales@airdryers.com... -
Page 37: Maintenance Log Sheet
VCD 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 6.6.3 Test Consistent Cycling Measure & Record Incoming Voltage...
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