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USER MANUAL
DFRA SERIES
MUSA-EN-20-0
In compliance with the Rules and Standards of the European Union on Machine Safety,
it is essential to read this manual carefully before installing any equipment
FISAIR S.L. C/Uranio, 20; PoI. Ind. Aimayr, 28330 San Martín de la Vega (Madrid) España.
Tel: (+34) 91 692 15 14 Fax: (+34) 91 691 64 56 | info@fisair.com| fisair.com

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  • Page 1 FISAIR S.L. C/Uranio, 20; PoI. Ind. Aimayr, 28330 San Martín de la Vega (Madrid) España. Tel: (+34) 91 692 15 14 Fax: (+34) 91 691 64 56 | info@fisair.com| fisair.com...
  • Page 2 User Manual DFRA Series | 2...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    User Manual DFRA Series | 3 Contents Introduction.................... 4 Safety Instructions .................. 6 Spanish ......................6 English ......................8 German ....................... 10 French ......................12 Transport and storage................14 Operating principle................15 Identification and coding of the model or equipment......16 Rating plates ....................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    User Manual DFRA Series | 4 1. Introduction. To ensure the correct operation of your DFRA dehumidifier, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. If there is any part of this document that you do not understand, or if you have any questions about your dehumidifier, please contact us: FISAIR, S.L.U.
  • Page 5 FISAIR, o si los productos han sido modificados o alterados sin el consentimiento por escrito de FISAIR, o si tales productos han sido sometidos a un mal uso, mala manipulación, alteración, mantenimiento inadecuado o muestran consecuencias de accidente o utilización negligente.
  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    User Manual DFRA Series | 6 2. Notas de seguridad/Safety Instructions/Sicherheitshinweise/Notes de sécurité Spanish Lea con detenimiento estas notas de seguridad y examine el equipo a fin de familiarizarse con él antes de instalarlo, ponerlo en marcha o realizar operaciones de mantenimiento.
  • Page 7 User Manual DFRA Series | 7 En general • Si nota que algo funciona mal o detecta fallos en el suministro de energía eléctrica, apague la unidad inmediatamente y tome medidas para asegurarse de que no se va a poner en marcha de nuevo. Los fallos deben ser corregidos inmediatamente.
  • Page 8: English

    User Manual DFRA Series | 8 English Read these safety notes carefully and examine your equipment to familiarize yourself with it before installing, commissioning, or performing maintenance operations. The following symbols or messages, which may appear in this document or on your computer, warn of potential hazards, or provide information that can help you clarify or simplify a procedure.
  • Page 9 User Manual DFRA Series | 9 General • If you notice a malfunction or detect power failure, turn the unit off immediately and ensure it cannot start up again. • Problems must be fixed immediately. • Use properly qualified personnel to carry out repair work, thus ensuring the safe operation of the unit.
  • Page 10: German

    User Manual DFRA Series | 10 German Lesen Sie diese Sicherheitshinweise aufmerksam durch und prüfen Sie das Gerät, bevor Sie es installieren, in Betrieb nehmen oder Wartungsarbeiten durchführen. Die folgenden Symbole oder Meldungen können in diesem Dokument oder auf dem Gerät erscheinen, vor möglichen Gefahren warnen oder Informationen bereitstellen, die...
  • Page 11 User Manual DFRA Series | 11 • einen sicheren Betrieb Geräts gewährleisten, dürfen Reparaturarbeiten nur von entsprechend qualifiziertem Personal durchgeführt werden. • Beachten Sie lokale Vorschriften, die den Einsatz dieses Luftentfeuchters regeln bzw. einschränken. Über den Betrieb des Geräts •...
  • Page 12: French

    User Manual DFRA Series | 12 French Veuillez lire attentivement ces notes de sécurité et bien examiner l’appareil afin de vous familiariser avec lui avant son installation, sa mise en marche et les opérations de maintenance. Les symboles ou messages suivants peuvent apparaître dans le présent document ou sur la machine, pour prévenir de dangers éventuels ou apporter des informations...
  • Page 13 N’effectuez d’agrandissement n’installez d’équipement supplémentaire sur la machine sans l’accord préalable écrit de FISAIR. L’interrupteur sectionneur I1 doit être placé sur la position « 0 » et bloqué avec un cadenas pour accéder au plenum du ventilateur et/ou réaliser n’importe quelle action de maintenance sur la machine.
  • Page 14: Transport And Storage

    User Manual DFRA Series | 14 3. Transport and storage. When in transit, the unit must be protected from impacts of any kind, and all possible measures must be taken to prevent malfunctions due to improper loading or unloading of the unit.
  • Page 15: Operating Principle

    User Manual DFRA Series | 15 4. Operating principle. The FISAIR DFRA series air dehumidifiers operate using a substance (silica gel) which adsorbs moisture from the air and is configured as a cylinder with many small channels of this material all running in the same direction as the air flow.
  • Page 16: Identification And Coding Of The Model Or Equipment

    CODING Rev01 28-02-19 PRODUCT DFRA / DFLEX DFRA-0900 E GF GF WS WS WS WS AE04 SERIES DFRA- DFLEX 0100 1100 0130 1300 0160 1700 0175 2100 0200 2900 0230 3500 0300 0400 0500 0650 MODEL 0900 REACTIVATION SYSTEM Electric coil Coil for hot water Hot Water coil + electric coil Coil for saturated steam...
  • Page 17 CODING PRODUCT DFRA / DFLEX POWER SUPPLY OPTIONS (NOT INCLUDED IN MECHANICAL DRAWINGS) Standard electrical power supply at 400V ±5% /III/50Hz Electrical power supply at 400V ±5% /III/50Hz Electrical power supply at 400V ±5% /III/60Hz Electrical power supply at 400V±5%/III+N/60Hz Electrical power supply at 440V ±5% /III/50Hz Electrical power supply at 440V±5%/III+N/50Hz Electrical power supply at 440V ±5% /III/60Hz...
  • Page 18: Rating Plates

    - Dry air fan motor, maximum power and current. - Reactivation fan motor, maximum power and current. - Place and date of manufacture. - Machine type. - According to which directive is designed. - To which FISAIR machines can be join (if applicable).
  • Page 19 - Nominal power for the equipment - Nominal current for the equipment. - Electrical wiring number - Name of the PLR configuration program (Programmable Logic Relay) - Place and date of manufacture Figure 2: Example of a DFRA series ratings plate...
  • Page 20 User Manual DFRA Series | 20 Figure 3: DFRA series machine ratings plate location on left side (visible from the outside) Figure 4: DFRA series electric panel ratings plate location (on control panel after opening)
  • Page 21: Main Components

    User Manual DFRA Series | 21 6. Main components. Figure 5: DFRA-E series main components Figure 6: DFRA-V series main components...
  • Page 22 User Manual DFRA Series | 22 Figure 7: DFRA-G series main components 1. Basic unit, made of painted galvanised sheet steel, with internal compartments for air circuits and removable covers. 2. Desiccant rotor. 3. Rotor gearmotor. 4. Process/dry air fan, single gear centrifugal type air with forward curved blades, with direct drive asynchronous motor.
  • Page 23: Operating Parameters

    User Manual DFRA Series | 23 7. Operating Parameters. The unit's performance features will be affected by the working conditions. If your unit needs to be operated under other working conditions, please contact us. FISAIR Dehumidifier Series Parameters DFRA Dry Bulb temperature range of the 2°C to 55°C...
  • Page 24: Component Technical Data

    Rotor Desiccant Rotor (Silica Gel) chemical resistance Attention: The following chemicals will damage the DESICCANT ROTOR (SILICA GEL) or reduce its dehumidifying capacity. Note: Using the below chemicals with FISAIR DFRA air dehumidifiers may invalidate the guarantee. INORGANIC COMPONENTS COMPONENTS...
  • Page 25: Installation

    User Manual DFRA Series | 25 9. Installation. Location Before starting to install the unit, the following points need to be considered: • Check the degree of protection (IP rating) as shown in the dehumidifier manual (IP50 run for indoor installation, IP54 run for outdoor installation).
  • Page 26 User Manual DFRA Series | 26 DFRA-V standard service area dimensions:...
  • Page 27 User Manual DFRA Series | 27 MODELO DFRA 0065 1000 1750 1940 0100 0130 0160 0175 1200 1880 2050 0200 0230 0300 0400 1450 1920 2070 0500 0650 1650 1000 2040 2150 1000 0900...
  • Page 28 User Manual DFRA Series | 28 DFRA-E standard service area dimensions...
  • Page 29 User Manual DFRA Series | 29 MODELO DFRA 0065 1000 1300 1600 0100 0130 0160 0175 1200 1350 1350 0200 0230 0300 0400 1450 1350 1350 0500 0650 1650 1000 1450 1450 1000 0900...
  • Page 30 User Manual DFRA Series | 30 DFRA-G standard service area dimensions...
  • Page 31 User Manual DFRA Series | 31 DFRA MODEL 0400 1500 2550 2375 0500 0650 1700 1000 2650 2750 1000 0900...
  • Page 32: Air Ducts

    User Manual DFRA Series | 32 Air ducts IN VERTICAL DUCT RUN: IN HORIZONTAL DUCT RUN: SLOPE DOWN AWAY FROM THE INSTALL A DRAIN (HOLE) OUTLET TO REMOVE THE AT THE LOWEST POINT TO CONDENSATION REMOVE CONDENSATION INSULATED DUCT AVOIDS...
  • Page 33: Connecting Thermal Fluids: Steam Reactivation Battery

    User Manual DFRA Series | 33 Connecting thermal fluids: steam reactivation battery For models with a reactivation battery for steam, thermal oil, superheated water or gas, the thermal fluid supply must be connected according to the regulations applicable in each case and according to good practice.
  • Page 34 User Manual DFRA Series | 34 Potencia [kW] a Presión Absoluta de... Consumo vapor[kg/h] a Presión Absoluta de… Power (kW) at an abs. Pressure of… Steam rate (kg/h) at an abs. Pressure of… Q Air Model Modelo Q. AIRE [m3/h]...
  • Page 35: Connecting The Gas Supply To The Gas Reactivation Heater

    User Manual DFRA Series | 35 Connecting the gas supply to the gas reactivation heater Models with a gas reactivation heater must be connected to the gas supply according to the regulations applicable in each case and according to good practice.
  • Page 36 User Manual DFRA Series | 36 Nominal values according to model: MODEL Atm pressure 1013.25mbar 1013.25mbar 1013.25mbar 1013.25mbar q(v) air ±5% 810 Nm³/h 1080Nm³/h 1350Nm³/h 1800Nm³/h Feed pressure 20 - 40mbar 20 - 40mbar 20 - 40mbar 20 - 40mbar q(v) Natural gas 3.2Nm³/h...
  • Page 37: Connecting Thermal Fluids: Additional Batteries

    For heating batteries, the nominal values are calculated with a standard temperature drop in water of 20°C, entering at 70°C and exiting at 50°C. For calculating non-standard performance, please contact your FISAIR dealer. NB. Ensure that the air to be treated does not contain aggressive components that may...
  • Page 38 User Manual DFRA Series | 38 Simple connection diagrams recommended for pre-cooling and post-cooling/heating batteries. Typical installation for constant flow: Typical installation for constant flow with water + glycol for risk of condensed water freezing on the surface of the heat exchanger:...
  • Page 39 User Manual DFRA Series | 39 BF1: Pre-heating battery BR: Reactivation battery B2: Post-heating/cooling batteries. ST: Temperature probe C: Temperature controller. Sends a signal to the motor if adjustment is required. MV: Motor-valve operated by controller.
  • Page 40: Connection To The Mains Power Supply

    User Manual DFRA Series | 40 Connection to the mains power supply Attention, Live Current This equipment operates at high electrical power and voltages and must be connected to the mains power supply by qualified personnel only. This must be in accordance with local Electrical Standards and Regulations.
  • Page 41 User Manual DFRA Series | 41 Figure 12: Terminal block X1 for DFRA-E/V equipment with PLR series 650-900 Figure 13: Terminal block X1 for DFRA-E equipment without PLR series 100-500 Figure 14: Terminal block X1 for DFRA-V equipment without PLR series 100-500...
  • Page 42: Control And Signal Connections

    Figure 15: Terminal block X1 for DFRA-V equipment without PLR series 650-900 Control and signal connections All equipment with a Fisair electric control panel has the remote signalling card SEF-013, which provides remote information about the equipment status. The SEF-013 consists of 3 relays (NC-NA) identified on the terminal block as Rx1, Rx2 and Rx3.
  • Page 43 Terminals 22-23 Terminals 24-27 Terminals 24-25 Terminals 24-28 Terminals 24-29 If the equipment has PLR, please refer to the MMCSA (DFRA Series Operating and Control Manual) for more information, as the operations of the different interlocks depend on the selected configuration.
  • Page 44: Flow Adjustment

    User Manual DFRA Series | 44 Flow adjustment. Steps for adjusting the process air flow (if the differential pressure sensor is not available): 1) Measure the differential pressure of the differential pressure ports on the front of the control panel with a pressure gauge.
  • Page 45 User Manual DFRA Series | 45 The data in the following table is valid for the following air conditions: Air at inlet, temperature 20°C Air at inlet, relative humidity 60% Reactivation air Process air pressure Reactivation air Process air flow...
  • Page 46: Differential Pressure Sensor

    User Manual DFRA Series | 46 9.10 Differential pressure sensor: The differential pressure sensor is located on the dry air fan module. Before starting the equipment, the pipes connected to this sensor must be correctly configured. This arrangement depends on the pressure differential to be measured, either between the plenum and suction side of the fan (pressure difference for calculating volume flow), or between drive plenum and P.atm (Pa).
  • Page 47 User Manual DFRA Series | 47 Calculation of the flow using the differential suction pressure of the fan Calculating the flow, having configured the control mode pressure, and whenever the fan is a Plug-fan type, can be done with the following equation: ��...
  • Page 48: Commissioning

    User Manual DFRA Series | 48 Commissioning. Once the equipment has been connected to the air ducts and mains power supply, as well as the thermal fluids and/or control elements, where appropriate, the equipment commissioning process should be done as follows: Firstly, identify the PLR (Programmable Logic Relay) on the control panel and/or wiring diagram.
  • Page 49 User Manual DFRA Series | 49 If the equipment has PLR, please refer to the MMCSA (DFRA Series Operating and Control Manual) to start the equipment. Otherwise, follow the instructions below: 1) Set switch I1. 2) Move the I2 switch to the selected position (manual or automatic) to start the dehumidifier.
  • Page 50 User Manual DFRA Series | 50 To operate the PLR, refer to the MMCSA (Operation and Control Manual Series DFRA) to start the equipment. 4) If it is the first time the equipment has been used: Check that the flow control dampers are at least 50% open.
  • Page 51: General Maintenance

    User Manual DFRA Series | 51 General maintenance. The following service table is for guidance only, as the frequency will depend on the conditions of each installation. ACTION FREQUENCY According to the dehumidifier's Cleaning the filters instructions. Inspection of the wet air fan impeller (reactivation)
  • Page 52: Maintaining The Desiccant Rotor

    User Manual DFRA Series | 52 12. Maintaining the desiccant rotor. The desiccant rotor is the only component of the dehumidifier that needs special attention. The desiccant rotor fitted to these units does not require specific ongoing maintenance. The speed of rotation is very slow, and the bearings and desiccant material are designed for continuous operation.
  • Page 53: Maintaining The Air Filters

    1) Turn off the dehumidifier and wait for it to cool down. 2) Extract the filters from the unit. 3) Wash the filters using neutral pH soap and water or replace them. 4) Only replace the filters when they are completely dry. Always use FISAIR filters or filters with equivalent properties.
  • Page 54: Maintaining The Rotor Drive System

    User Manual DFRA Series | 54 14. Maintaining the rotor drive system 14.1 Drive belt replacement (disassembly and assembly) This section has the instructions for the drive belt replacement: 14.1.1 Disassembly 1. If the DFRA equipment is operating, it must be stopped. To do this, set selector I2 to zero (stop) and wait five minutes until the two fans stop completely.
  • Page 55 User Manual DFRA Series | 55 3. Then remove the tension spring with its attachment screw (7). This procedure varies with the model as indicated below: DFRA 100, 130, 160, 175, 200, 230 and 300 The power cord and the ground wire must be disconnected (if applicable).
  • Page 56 User Manual DFRA Series | 56 DFRA 400 and 500 Remove the tension spring with its attachment screw (7). Turn the entire geared motor unit on the shaft (A) until the belt (9) is released from the pulley (10).
  • Page 57 User Manual DFRA Series | 57 DFRA 650 and 900 Before releasing the tension spring with its attachment screw, the screws (13) of the support bracket (14) must be loosened. See figure 2.
  • Page 58 User Manual DFRA Series | 58 Appropriate position to release the belt Figure 2: Sheave/pulley unit Remove the tension spring with its attachment screw (7). Then turn the support bracket (14) to release the belt (9). Turn the entire geared motor unit on the shaft (A) until the belt (9) is released...
  • Page 59 User Manual DFRA Series | 59 4. Finally, locate the metal articulated joint (8) that joins the two ends of the belt (9), which can be released or cut. The belt and the articulated joint should be replaced. Remove the equipment belt.
  • Page 60: Assembly

    User Manual DFRA Series | 60 14.1.2 Assembly To begin, the articulated joint (8) must be placed on one end of the belt (9). To do this, insert a screw in the belt so that it goes through the joint and the belt in the first hole.
  • Page 61 User Manual DFRA Series | 61 Screw the loose end of the belt (9) to the articulated joint (8) Place the belt (9) around the pulley channel (10) in reverse order disassembly section step 3 (no. 14.1.1). The belt should be aligned parallel to the seals.
  • Page 62 User Manual DFRA Series | 62 Provisionally position the cover (5) using the screws. Set isolator I1 to position “1” and selector I2 to “MAN” and operate the geared motor for a few seconds. Stop the machine by setting selector I2 to position 0 (stop). Wait until the fans come to a complete stop.
  • Page 63 User Manual DFRA Series | 63 To do this, A and B must be measured, and the number of steps to be cut obtained from Table 2. A(mm) B(mm) Number of steps to be Table 2 9. Once the belt is cut, steps 14.1.2.1,...
  • Page 64 User Manual DFRA Series | 64 DFRA 650 and 900 1. Screw the loose end of belt articulated joint (8) 2. Place the belt (9) around the pulley channel (10) in reverse order to the disassembly section step 3 (14.1.1).
  • Page 65 User Manual DFRA Series | 65 4. Tighten the support bracket bolts (13) until the belt is properly tensioned. See table 3. Table 3 DFRA Model L (mm) W º 650.900 3320 16º 5. Replace the front cover on the base unit.
  • Page 66: Declaration Of Conformity

    User Manual DFRA Series | 66 15. Declaration of conformity...
  • Page 67: Guarantee

    User Manual DFRA Series | 67 16. Guarantee...
  • Page 68 User Manual DFRA Series | 68...

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