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P1500W Series Air Dryers
User's Guide
Models covered:
P1500W
P1500WLP
P1500WHP
P1502W
P1502WLP
P1502WHP
P011787 – Rev. R

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  • Page 1 P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Models covered: P1500W P1500WLP P1500WHP P1502W P1502WLP P1502WHP P011787 – Rev. R...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new ALTEC AIR P1500W Series 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, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 3. Table of Contents 8.12 Connecting to Common Alarm 1. Welcome & Congratulations ......3 Terminals ..Error! Bookmark not defined. 8.13 Connecting to Power Fail Alarm 2. Introduction ............. 3 Terminals ..
  • Page 5 11.3 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts....80 Run Time Alarm ..........92 11.4 Accessories for Your Dryer ....81 13.19 Compressor Rapid ON/OFF Cycling ..93 11.5 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR ..82 13.20 Contacting ALTEC AIR Technical Support............93 12. Service & Repair.......... 83 12.1 Services Offered ........
  • Page 6: Safety & Warning Information

    WARNING! High Noise. ALTEC AIR air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. Page 6 of 101...
  • Page 7 This Air Dryer does not contain an internal Surge Protection Device (SPD). If an SPD is required, it must be supplied by the user. IMPORTANT! Installation of ALTEC AIR air dryers are intended for network telecommunication facilities (non-customer premises) only. Page 7 of 101...
  • Page 8: Overview & Specifications

    5. Overview & Specifications 5.1 Product Description The P1500W Series Air Dryers from ALTEC AIR are designed to intake wet ambient air and remove the moisture for delivery to applications requiring a constant, on- demand source of dry, pressurized air. This process is fully automatic and will remain consistent with minimal required periodic maintenance.
  • Page 9 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Normal: Up to 1200 SCFD (336 SCMD) continuous * Output Capacity * Maximum: 1500 SCFD (420 SCMD) emergency * 110 - 125 VAC, 208 – 230 VAC, 1 Phase, Power Requirements 50/60 Hz, 7.0 Amps...
  • Page 10: Dryer Function Overview

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 5.5 Dryer Function Overview Component Description Compressor Compresses drawn in ambient air. Unloader Valve Relieves excess Compressor head pressure. Unloader Valve Exhaust Exhausts the air from the Unloader Valve. In-Line Cooler Cools compressed air prior to drying function.
  • Page 11: Installing Your Dryer

    P1500WHP models  208 - 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase for P1502W, P1502WLP & P1502WHP models WARNING! High Noise. ALTEC AIR air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. Page 11 of 101 P011787 – Rev. R...
  • Page 12: Before You Begin

    P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 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. 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.
  • Page 13: Required Tools And Materials

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide (1) P1500W Series Air Dryer (1) Installation Guide (not shown) Package located inside the dryer: (1) 120 VAC Power Cord (for P1500W, P1500WLP & P1500WHP models) (1) 220 VAC Power Cord (for P1502W, P1502WLP & P1502WHP...
  • Page 14: Installation Steps

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5 Installation Steps 6.5.1 Using a box cutter remove the Dryer from box and all shipping materials. NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures.
  • Page 15 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.4 Remove the ship-loose contents package. 6.5.5 Remove and discard the packing foam blocks from around the Compressor. 6.5.6 Remove the Plug from the Outlet Port by pressing the ferrule down then pulling the plug upward.
  • Page 16 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.8 Place the dryer at the desired operating location:  Place the dryer on a leveled surface  For rack install use Universal Rack Mounting Kit P011674 (section 11.4 )  For wall install use Wall Mounting Kit P011773 (section 11.4 ) 6.5.9 Verify that the dryer is powered OFF.
  • Page 17 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide With Compressor running: 6.5.13.1 Pull the Capacity Control Valve knob out. 6.5.13.2 Turn the knob until the reading on the pressure gauge is: 80 PSI for W & WLP 90 PSI for WHP NOTE: 90 PSI may be used on W &...
  • Page 18 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.16 Remove the Precision Bleed Orifice fitting from the Outlet Port by pressing the ferrule down then pulling the fitting upward. NOTE: Save this fitting for use in low flow applications.
  • Page 19 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.19 Set the Static Pressure: 6.5.19.1 Pull Static Pressure Regulator knob out. 6.5.19.2 Turn knob until the reading on the pressure gauge is: 17 PSI for W & WLP 60 PSI for WHP 6.5.19.3 Push knob in to lock.
  • Page 20 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 6.5.21 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. DO NOT SOAP TEST THE HUMIDITY SENSOR FITTING.
  • Page 21: Installation Checklist

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers 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) ...
  • Page 22: Registering Your Dryer

    P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 7. Registering Your Dryer Please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR P1500W Series 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 23: Operating Your Dryer

    WARNING! High Noise. ALTEC AIR air dryers are meant to be installed in an unattended area. 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.
  • Page 24 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.2 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. 8.2.1 ALARM LED – Indicates an alarm is present.
  • Page 25 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide  25 – 90 PSI* for P1500W, P1500WLP, P1502W & P1502WLP models (* 50 – 90 PSI for Dryers using Firmware v2.84 and older)  60 – 90 PSI for P1500WHP & P1502WHP models OUTLET –...
  • Page 26: Identifying Dryer Alarms

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Identifying Dryer Alarms 1.1.1 High Outlet Pressure Alarm - Occurs when the Outlet Pressure (OUTP) rises above the alarm set point for more than one (1) minute. (Default setting is 12.0 PSI for W models, 7.50 PSI for WLP models &...
  • Page 27 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide (Default setting is 10.0%) If this alarm is present for one (1) minute or more, the air Dryer will go into SHUTDOWN mode to prevent saturated air from being delivered to the supply line.
  • Page 28 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.3 Accessing the Setup Menu The P1500W has three (3) Setup sections:  System Setup – Used to set specific values for the system.  Alarm Setup– Used to set the alarm thresholds for specific readings.
  • Page 29 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4 Using the System Setup Menu In the Setup Menu: 8.4.1 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Select the “S” in System Setup. 8.4.2 Press the Enter () Button to access System Setup.
  • Page 30 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.5 Set Start Up Delay (default setting is 0 seconds) – 8.4.5.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.4.5.2 Press the Up & Down Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change.
  • Page 31 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.7.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.4.7.3 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will reset the Total Time to zero (0).
  • Page 32 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.11.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.4.11.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.4.11.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
  • Page 33 8.4.1 Firmware Update – 8.4.1.1 Insert a USB drive containing an appropriate “.pgz” firmware file from Altec Air into the USB A port on the control board. 8.4.1.2 Press the Enter () Button to access the Firmware Update Screen. 8.4.1.3 Enter the device keyword and press the Enter () Button to...
  • Page 34 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide version using the Up () and Down () Buttons 8.4.1.5 Press the Enter () button to select the file 8.4.1.6 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct...
  • Page 35 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.4.3.4 Press the Enter () Button to submit the new setting. 8.4.3.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.4.3.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will reset the device and lock in the new setting.
  • Page 36 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.3.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No). 8.5.3.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting.
  • Page 37 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.6 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the next screen. 8.5.7 Set Low Pressure Threshold (default setting is 0.30 PSI) – 8.5.7.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen.
  • Page 38 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.9.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.5.9.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
  • Page 39 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide In the Setup Menu: 8.5.13 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Select the “N” in Network Setup. 8.5.13.1 Press the Enter () Button to access Network Setup.
  • Page 40 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.15.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.5.15.3 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value of the selected digit.
  • Page 41 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.16.4 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.5.16.5 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the correct confirmation choice (Yes or No).
  • Page 42 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.17.6 Press the Enter () Button to confirm the selected choice. This will lock in the new setting. 8.5.18 Set SNMP Trap Server (default is 000.000.000.000) – 8.5.18.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen.
  • Page 43 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.19.1 Press the Enter () Button to access the edit screen. 8.5.19.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to Select the digit to change. 8.5.19.3 Press the Up () &...
  • Page 44: Open Front Panel

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.5.20.2 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to Change the value 8.5.20.3 Press the Enter () Button when to submit the new setting. 8.5.20.4 Press the Left () &...
  • Page 45: Depressurizing The Dryer

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.7 Depressurizing the Dryer 8.7.1 Open Front Panel (section 8.6 ). 8.7.2 Pull the ring handle on the Safety Relief Valve until all the air pressure is released. 8.7.3 To prevent pressure from...
  • Page 46: Connecting To Power Fail Alarm

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.9 Connecting to Power Fail Alarm Terminals 8.9.1 Open Panel (see section Error! Reference source not found.). 8.9.2 Locate the external Power Fail pins on the Control Board. 8.9.3 Wire the Power Fail...
  • Page 47 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide  Use an IP Cable (may require Cross-over cable) plugged directly into a Laptop/PC and the other end plugged into the UTP Port on the Control Board of the Air Dryer.
  • Page 48: Using The Status Screen

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.11 Using the Status Screen Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the P1500W Series Air Dryer. Provides remote ALARM RESET.  Readings are displayed in BLACK unless an alarm is present.
  • Page 49 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide  Alarm Status will display Alarm if any alarms are present.  Keyword validation is required for ALARM RESET and RESET TOTAL RUN TIME. 8.11.1 Resetting an Alarm 8.11.1.1 Click on the ALARM RESET Button to remotely reset Air Dryer alarms displayed on Status Screen.
  • Page 50 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.11.1.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done. 8.11.2 Resetting Compressor Total Run Time 8.11.2.1 Click on the RESET TOTAL RUN TIME Button to remotely reset Compressor Total Run Time displayed on Status Screen.
  • Page 51: Using The Config Screen

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.11.2.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done. 8.12 Using the Config Screen All configuration of Set Points, Setups, and Keyword can be made in this screen. NOTE: Reference Appendix section 14.2 for Limits, Defaults, and Formats.
  • Page 52: Using The Event Screen

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide  Values in BLUE represent the current setting.  The ACCEPT Button is used to change values.  The CHANGE KEYWORD Button allows you to configure a new Keyword.  Keyword validation is required for the following:...
  • Page 53: Using The Firmware Screen

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 8.14 Using the Firmware Screen Displays the current firmware version and date of the P1500W Series Air Dryers. Page 53 of 101 P011787 – Rev. R...
  • Page 54: Connecting Via Snmp

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide  Current Version: Displays the current firmware version of the P1500W Air Dryer.  New Version File: Displays the new location and new firmware version chosen.  The BROWSE Button allows you to locate the new firmware file.
  • Page 55: Safety & Warning Information

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide NOTE: Reference Appendix section 14.3 for a list of SNMP Parameters including Limits, Defaults, and Formats. 9. Testing Your Dryer 9.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits.
  • Page 56: Measuring Compressor Amp Draw

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers 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.
  • Page 57: Measuring Compressor Voltage

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide  3.2 or below for the P1502W, P1502WLP & P1502WHP models 9.2.4 Close Front Panel. If the Compressor measures over running amps indicated above, see section 13.16 for troubleshooting information. 9.3 Measuring Compressor Voltage...
  • Page 58: Measuring Incoming Voltage

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide P1500W, P1500WLP & P1500WHP models  208 - 230 VAC for the P1502W, P1502WLP & P1502WHP models 9.3.8 Close plastic cover on Control Board over wire #6. 9.3.9 Close Front Panel.
  • Page 59: Measuring Voltages At Solid State Relay

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide  208 - 230 VAC for the P1502W, P1502WLP & P1502WHP models 9.4.4 Close Front Panel. If the incoming voltage measures less than indicated above, it is recommended that steps be taken at your facility to bring the power to the recommended level of voltage.
  • Page 60 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide When the Compressor should NOT be running: 9.5.5 Use a Voltmeter to measure across the AC terminals. Should measure:  110 - 125 VAC for the P1500W, P1500WLP & P1500WHP models ...
  • Page 61: Cycling

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.6 Testing Consistent Heatless Dryer Cycling 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.
  • Page 62 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.6.4 Place your hand beneath the purge solenoids to feel for purging air. Air should:  Purge from Tower 1 side  Purge from Tower 2 side 30 Seconds later  Purge from Tower 1 side 30 Seconds later ...
  • Page 63: Testing Unloader Valve

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.7 Testing Unloader Valve With the Compressor running: 9.7.1 Open Front Panel (section 8.6 ). 9.7.2 Locate the Unloader Valve on the left side of the Dryer. 9.7.3 With a 9/16” wrench disconnect hose from the Unloader Valve.
  • Page 64: Measuring Heatless Dryer Solenoid

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.7.5 With a 9/16” wrench connect hose to the Unloader Valve. 9.7.6 Close Front Panel. 9.8 Measuring Heatless Dryer Solenoid Voltage With the Compressor running: 9.8.1 Open Front Panel (section 8.6 ).
  • Page 65: Testing Air Dryer Fan

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide  106 VDC for the P1502W, P1502WLP & P1502WHP models 9.8.4 Close Front Panel. If the voltage does not measure as indicated above, this is an indication that the Cycle Timer is defective and should be replaced. See sections 11.3 for part detail and 11.5 for ordering information.
  • Page 66: Testing Compressor On/Off Cycling

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.10.2 Pull the ring handle on the Safety Relief Valve to verify air pressure is released. 9.10.3 Release ring handle and verify that no air is leaking from the valve. 9.10.4 Close Front Panel.
  • Page 67 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.11.4 Pull the ring handle on the Safety Relief Valve to release air pressure from the air tank. 9.11.5 Verify the Compressor turns on when the tank pressure (TANK) falls to: ...
  • Page 68 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide (LAST RUN) alarm should appear on the System Screen. 9.12.4 Press the RESET Button. 9.12.5 Close Front Panel. If you are unable to create a High Compressor Last Run Time (LAST RUN) alarm as described, see section 13.18 for troubleshooting information.
  • Page 69 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.13.5 Power the air dryer ON. 9.13.6 Allow the Humidity reading to rise over 10.0% After three (3) minutes, verify that a Humidity Alarm appears and the dryer goes into SHUTDOWN mode.
  • Page 70: Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide If you are unable to create a Humidity / Shutdown alarm as described, see section 13.10 for troubleshooting information. 9.14 Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm 9.14.1 Make a note of the current Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading.
  • Page 71: Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 9.14.5 Turn Outlet Pressure Regulator knob counter-clockwise until Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading lowers to the reading recorded in step 9.14.1 9.14.6 Push knob in to lock (or tighten the retaining nut – LP Models).
  • Page 72 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Models). 9.15.4 Turn knob counter-clockwise until Outlet Pressure (OUTP) reading drops below: 6.5 PSI for P1500W & P1502W models 0.30 PSI for P1500WLP& P1502WLP models 25.0 PSI for P1500WHP & P1502WHP models After one (1) minute, the Low Pressure Alarm should appear on the display.
  • Page 73: Testing Air Fittings & Hoses For Leaks

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers 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 HUMIDITY SENSOR FITTING.
  • Page 74: Maintaining Your Dryer

    NOTE: When operating at higher ambient temperatures, it is recommended that maintenance be performed more frequently. NOTE: After 16,000 hours of run time, ALTEC AIR recommends sending in your Compressors and heatless dryers for a complete and comprehensive rebuild by our Service Department technicians.
  • Page 75: Safety & Warning Information

    Performing procedures not described in this User’s Guide or installing Page 75 of 101 P011787 – Rev. R check for air leaks. Also, check for any loose or disconnected wiring. components not supplied by ALTEC AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY.
  • Page 76: Six Month Maintenance

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 10.2 Six Month Maintenance MODEL: LOCATION NAME: SERIAL NUMBER: ADDRESS: DATE INSTALLED: Maintenance Interval (Months) Procedure Section      Install Six Month Maintenance Kit P011910 11.4 Read & Record Flow Rate (FLOW)
  • Page 77: Hour Maintenance

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide models found. Set Outlet Pressure Error! Reference      source found.      Test Consistent Heatless Dryer Cycling      Test Fan ...
  • Page 78: Replacement Parts & Accessories

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide found. Measure & Record Compressor Amp Draw Set System Pressure: Error!  Reference 80 PSI for P1500W, P1500WLP,      P1502W & P1502WLP models source  90 PSI for P1500WHP & P1502WHP found.
  • Page 79 ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Recommen Part Number Description Quantity d Spare Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting P013349 Power Switch M038428 P40801 Static Pressure Regulator - P010279 W & WLP models WHP models P010622 Air Tank  (1)
  • Page 80: Dryer Parts Cont

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.2 Dryer Parts cont. Recommend Part Number Description Quantity Spare Outlet Pressure Regulator – W models P010279 WLP models P012316 WHP models P010622 Flow Block Unloader Valve - P1500W Series (110 VAC)
  • Page 81: Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.3 Heatless Dryer Assembly Parts Recommend Part Number Description Quantity Spare Heatless Dryer - PHF2C106023 P1500W Series (110 VAC) P1502W Series (220 VAC) PHF2C20623 Desiccant Chamber P2004036 Cycle Timer - P010530F1...
  • Page 82: Accessories For Your Dryer

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.4 Accessories for Your Dryer Recommend Description Part Number Spare Six Month Maintenance Kit  (2) P011910 Includes air intake filter, Compressor muffler 8,000 Hour Maintenance Kit  (1) P012252 Includes heatless dryer maintenance kit and Compressor maintenance kit.
  • Page 83: Ordering Parts From Altec Air

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 11.5 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR 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 84: Service & Repair

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers 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 85: Troubleshooting Your 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 air 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 air dryer back to normal operation.
  • Page 86: Air Dryer Won't Power On

    Control Board will occur. 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. CAUTION! Do not test the Humidity Sensor with an ohm meter or apply any DC voltage.
  • Page 87: Display Screen Not Functioning

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide dryer 13.4 Display Screen Not Functioning Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Dryer experienced a Power the air dryer OFF power spike for 15+ seconds. Power the air dryer ON. Ribbon cable...
  • Page 88: Low Outlet Pressure Alarm

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide the High Outlet Pressure reading is over verified Alarm set point (above) High Outlet Pressure Alarm set point for more than 1 minute and fails to create an alarm. 13.7 Low Outlet Pressure Alarm...
  • Page 89: High Humidity

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide reading is lower than the Pressure (OUTP) Low Outlet Pressure reading is under verified Alarm set point (above) Low Outlet Pressure Alarm set point for more than 1 minute and fails to create an alarm.
  • Page 90: Shutdown

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide within acceptable levels. Defective Humidity Perform the Testing Troubleshoot Can’t Sensor Humidity Alarm and Create a High Humidity System Shutdown test Alarm / Shutdown (section 9.13 ) condition (section 13.10 )
  • Page 91: High Cabinet Temperature Alarm

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Reference source not found.) Air leak inside of dryer Test fittings and hoses Reconnect or replace for leaks (section 9.16 ) bad fitting / hose High Flow Alarm set Verify High Flow Alarm...
  • Page 92: Compressor Won't Build Pressure

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide (section 12. ) No power to Measure Compressor If voltage is not present Compressor voltage (section 9.3 ) or fluctuates, continue to next Possible Cause Defective Solid State Measure AC voltages at...
  • Page 93: Compressor Excessive Amp Draw

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 13.16 Compressor Excessive AMP Draw Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Restriction in air line Remove Discharge Hose If measurement is below from Compressor (hose the recommended amps, to the heatless dryer)
  • Page 94: High Compressor Last Run Time

    Relay (section 11.1 ) Defective Control Board Measure DC voltages at If measurements are Solid State Relay incorrect, replace (section 9.5 ) Control Board (section 11.2 ) 13.20 Contacting ALTEC AIR Technical Support Page 94 of 101 P011787 – Rev. R...
  • Page 95: Appendix

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 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...
  • Page 96: Set Point Limits And Defaults

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 14.2 Set Point Limits and Defaults 14.2.1 System Adjustments Page 96 of 101 P011787 – Rev. R...
  • Page 97: Snmp Parameters

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Minimum Maximum Default Unit of Description Value Value Value Measurement System Pressure W & WLP models WHP models Static Pressure W & WLP models WHP models Outlet Pressure W models 15.0 WLP models 0.30...
  • Page 98: Limited Warranty Agreement

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Device ID Alphanumeric (Defined by Customer) Device Model Alphanumeric (Factory Preset) Device Firmware Version Numeric (Factory Preset) Current Date/Time Numeric (mm/dd/yy hh:mm) IP Address Numeric (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) Subnet Mask Numeric (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) Gateway Address Numeric (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
  • Page 99: Registration Reminder

    This warranty shall not apply to any ALTEC AIR product which shall have been repaired or altered in any way by anyone other than ALTEC AIR or authorized personnel so as to affect, in our judgment, its proper functioning or reliability, neither will it apply to any product which has been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident.
  • Page 100: Contacting Altec Air

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers 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 –...
  • Page 101: Notes

    ALTEC AIR, LLC P1500W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide 17. Notes ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Page 101 of 101 P011787 –...

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