Summary of Contents for IP FD100
- Page 1 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 LUMBER DRYER FD100 OWNER’S MANUAL www.eipl.co.uk Page 1 of 40...
- Page 2 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 INTRODUCTION You have probably never seriously considered kiln drying your own lumber before, believing it to be too expensive or too complicated to undertake on a small scale. Prior to the introduction of the Ebac Small Scale Lumber Dryers this was true.
- Page 3 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 SIMPLIFIED SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF LUMBER COMPONENTS Figure 2 Though the fastest drying is achieved at high temperature, the risks of degrade in the wood, particularly hardwood, increases at high temperature. The general rule is that the lower the temperature the better the quality.
- Page 4 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 UNPACKING Upon receipt of your FD100, carefully inspect the shipping container and its contents for any damage. If damage is discovered, contact the Service Department for instructions. CONTENTS Your FD100 shipment consists of the following items: 1.
- Page 5 : - 12/01/22 DRYER CAPACITIES Table 1 below shows average drying times for the FD100. Table 2 shows the optimum load capacities for the FD100. If larger quantities than those shown in Table 2 are dried, drying speed will be proportionately slower. If small quantities are dried, the controls can be adjusted to allow for this.
- Page 6 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 KILN CHAMBER LUMBER STACK SIZE The first step in determining your kiln chamber size is to determine the most suitable lumber stack size (or configuration) for your purposes. This will depend primarily on the longest length board to be dried.
- Page 7 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 CHAMBER INTERIOR DIMENSIONS Having calculated the stack size, it is now possible to calculate the appropriate internal dimensions of the chamber. This is done by adding the required additional space around the stack for the dryer and the fans as well as for good air circulation.
- Page 8 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 CHOOSING PROPER INSULATION THICKNESS The wall thickness (insulation) is very important and is related to the size (surface area) of the chamber. After adding the required internal clearances to the stack size, the internal dimensions are known, and the approximate chamber surface area can be calculated.
- Page 9 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 EXAMPLE KILN SIZES If you would rather not design the dimensions of you kiln, simply choose the best size for you operation from Table 4. All of the kiln dimensions shown are exterior dimensions. The load sizes refer to 1”...
- Page 10 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 CONSTRUCTION OF CHAMBER Floor: An insulated concrete floor is recommended. • Start with a gravel base. • Lay down 2” of rigid Styrofoam. • Pour 4” of reinforced concrete. •...
- Page 11 • For front loading kilns, hinged double doors are needed. See Figures 6 and 7. Fan Truss: The FD100 kiln accomplishes air circulation with the aid of two (2) supplemental overhead fans. The 110 Volt, 60 Hz fans are wired in separate from the drying unit.
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- Page 18 10%, 1 Phase, 60 Hz. The FD100 must be plugged into a suitable fused 220 Volt outlet. Using the mounting brackets provided with the unit, mount the FD100 4” – 8” from the ceiling, centered on the back wall. Attach the discharge hose to the drainage nipple.
- Page 19 Attach the controller cord to the STC1 Controller and latch in place. Plug the FD100 power cord into the 220 Volt, 1 Phase, 60 Hz receptacle. (Insure that power to the receptacle has been achieved). The fans in the FD100 will start to rotate immediately. Set the STC1 drying control to C and the temperature control to 45ºC.
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- Page 21 5º below the temperature display. This can be verified by observing the C2 contactor. When this contactor de-energizes, the compressor is off (See Figure 9). Should you have any problems resulting from testing your FD100 or STC1 Controller, contact the Service Department of assistance. Page 21 of 40...
- Page 22 : - 12/01/22 HIGH TEMPERATURE VENT SYSTEM If in the event you have purchased a vent system for your FD100 kiln, please follow these instructions for installation and operation. Exhaust vent fan, intake shutter motor, and thermostat should be wired by a licensed electrician in accordance with local codes.
- Page 23 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 DRYING LUMBER The best lumber drying results are obtained when the loads of lumber are of the same species, quality, thickness and initial moisture content. However, this is not always possible, particularly in small scale operations. In such situations the drying procedure should follow the slowest wood in the load –...
- Page 24 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 KILN OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Connect the main power cable to a suitable power supply. 2. Select the appropriate setting from the relevant drying control schedule as shown in table 5. Settings are based on the amount and type of lumber to be dried.
- Page 25 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 Two things are very important: A. THE RATE OF TEMPERATURE INCREASE MUST NOT BE MORE THAN 5ºC (9ºF) PER DAY. Never set the thermostat more than 5ºC (9ºF) above the present kiln temperature.
- Page 26 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 Table 5 Drying Control Settings FD100 LUMBER DRYER CHAMBER LOAD – SOFT WOODS Drying Control 1” 25mm 2” 50mm 3” 12/4 75mm Setting Board Board Board Mtrs Mtrs...
- Page 27 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 Additional Notes on Lumber Drying As the wood dries, the daily volume of water extracted may decrease. The drying control setting may be increased to compensate for this fall-off in order to achieve a constant daily extraction of water.
- Page 28 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 Appendix I Oven Drying Method for Determining Equilibrium Moisture Content If an accurate moisture meter is not available, then moisture content can be determined using the oven dry method. The oven dry method is actually more accurate than moisture meters, but not very convenient.
- Page 29 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 Example You have weighed you 1” samples and they weigh 1.35 lbs. The remaining plank weighs 15.4 lbs and is added to the lumber stack in the kiln and the dryer can be turned on.
- Page 30 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 Appendix II Troubleshooting In case of trouble, first check that all instructions in the manual have been carefully followed. Next, go through the following chart. If the problem is still not resolved, call Ebac Industrial Products Ltd.
- Page 31 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 Symptoms Possible Fault Unit completely inoperative 1. No power at receptacle. Check fuse, etc., feeding receptacle Normal Operation Water 1. Normal Start-UP. It usually takes 3 to Extraction 4 days for a new load of lumber to stabilize and for water output to reach normal levels...
- Page 32 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 Symptoms Possible Fault Low Kiln Temperature 1. As long as water extraction is normal, Normal Water Extraction kiln temperature cannot be too low. In fact, the lower the temperature the better wood quality.
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- Page 34 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 FD100 SPECIFICATIONS Height: 33” Width: 43” Depth: 12” Weight: 167lbs Airflow: 600 CFM Power Rating (Dryer): 1100W (Max) Power Rating (Heater): 1500W (Operates Intermittently) Power Supply: 208/203V, 60Hz, 1 Phase. 12 Amps Maximum Operating 50ºC (122ºF)
- Page 35 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 SPARE PARTS LIST FD100 DESCRIPTION EBAC PART NO. QUANTITY 1. Drain Tray 1322302 2. Evaporator Coils 2321701 3. Condenser Coil 3020723 4. Compressor 3944936 5. Filter Dryer 3020909 6.
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- Page 38 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 WARNINGS This appliance can be used by children from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the application in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
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- Page 40 Drawing : - TPC564 Issue : - 1 Date : - 12/01/22 UK Head Office American Sales Office German Sales Office Ebac Industrial Products Ltd Ebac Industrial Products Inc Ebac Industrial Products Ltd. St Helens Trading Estate 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd. Gartenfelder Str.