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I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E
UGD061-1117
Drying Hopper
CH Series and DH Series
Corporate Office: 724.584.5500 l Instant Access 24/7 (Parts and Service): 800.458.1960 l Parts and Service: 814.437.6861

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  • Page 1 I N S T A L L A T I O N G U I D E UGD061-1117 Drying Hopper CH Series and DH Series Corporate Office: 724.584.5500 l Instant Access 24/7 (Parts and Service): 800.458.1960 l Parts and Service: 814.437.6861...
  • Page 2 Serial Number(s): Model Number(s): DISCLAIMER: Conair shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or for incidental, consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this information. Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Ta b le of C onte nt s 1 - 1 T h e H o p p e r Un p a c ki ng t h e D r y in g H o pper Sys te m Co m p o ne n t s ..............1-2 Pre p ar in g f o r In st a ll a t io n ............
  • Page 4 Pa ge in ten tiona l l y l e f t b l a nk...
  • Page 5 S E C T I O N Th e H op p er U np ac king t h e D r y i ng H o p pe r S ys t em Co m p on e n t s ..........1- 2 Pr epar in g f o r In s t a ll a t io n .
  • Page 6: Un P A C Ki Ng T H E D R Y In G H O Pper

    • Hot air and dehumidifying drying circuit heaters (HTC, HP or GasTrac) • Hot air and dehumidifying drying circuit cyclone separators • Hot air and dehumidifying drying circuit dust collectors Contact Conair Carefully move the components to their Parts and Service approximate installation locations.
  • Page 7: Prepari N G F Or Instal Lati On

    Prepari n g f or Instal lati on There are many options and pieces available for the drying hopper – look over the entire manual and all pieces that were received before assembling the hopper to make sure things are installed correctly. The drying hopper system is easy to install if you plan the location and prepare the installation area properly.
  • Page 8: Positio Ni Ng A N D Se Curin G The D R Y Ing

    Due to the varying size of Conair hoppers, we recommend that you: • Follow all applicable local building and safety codes; • Use anchoring techniques and hardware suitable for the size and weight of the drying hopper;...
  • Page 9: Instal La Tion O F Th E Ht C Contro L

    Instal la tion o f th e HT C Contro l ( M o de ls H TC 30, 60 , a n d 9 0) CAU T IO N: You are responsible for the structural integrity of this installation. NOTE: If using a GasTrac for the drying system heat source, “Installing the Hopper...
  • Page 10 RTD wiring are tion (see figure to the right). too short for your installation, The control center must be contact Conair Parts Depart - ment (800.458.1960) to positioned close enough to the purchase extension cables. hopper to allow connection of From outside the United States, the RTD temperature probe.
  • Page 11 Loca ti o n an d M oun ti ng of th e HT C I MPORTAN T: Always refer to the wiring Heater Asse mbly ( M od e ls H TC 30 , 60 , a nd 9 0 ) diagrams that came with your HTC before making electrical connections.
  • Page 12: In Stall Ing Th E Ho Ppe R C On E Se Cti On On

    In stall ing th e Ho ppe r C on e Se cti on on the F lo or Sta n d As se mbly After the hopper floor stand assembly has been secured to the floor, install the hopper Tools for installation cone section on the floor stand using the following steps.
  • Page 13: In S T A Ll In G T H E H O P P E R D Oo R, U Pper

    Instal li n g the Hopp er Do o r, U ppe r, a nd Li d Sectio ns Spreade r Cone Weldm e nt Prepare to assemble the spreader cone weldment. Make sure hopper cone section is assembled on the floor stand. Install the spreader cone weldment in the hopper cone section by sliding it through the...
  • Page 14 (gas or electric), optional dust collector and optional cyclone before making the installation permanent. Hop pe r Door S ect ion TIP: Conair recommends applying strip and stick gasketing material 1/4 inches To install the hopper door section: {6.35 mm} from the inside to...
  • Page 15 Instal li n g the Hopp er Do o r, U ppe r, a nd Li d Sectio ns ( c on ti n ue d) Hoppe r D o o r S ec t i on ( co nt i n ue d) CAUTI ON: Keep hands clear of sections...
  • Page 16 Apply the supplied strip and stick gasket around the flange on the top of the hopper door section. Using a forklift, hoist, or crane, lift the hopper upper section assembly above the TIP: Conair recommends applying strip and stick hopper door section.
  • Page 17 Lid Secti on s ( co nt i n ue d) Ho pper Lid S e ct i o n TIP: Conair recommends IM P O RTA N T: Improper mounting of the hopper lid will cause interference when applying strip and stick installing the DM-II monitor probe and optional integrated cyclone.
  • Page 18 Pa ge in ten tiona l l y l e f t b l a nk...
  • Page 19 S E C T I O N A cces s orie s La d der and H a nd r ai l I ns ta l l a t i o n ......2- 2 D r op Tub e ( H op p e r A ir O u t l e t) I n s ta l l a t i o n ..
  • Page 20: La Dder A Nd Han Dra Il I Ns Ta Lla Ti On

    La dder a nd Han dra il I ns ta lla ti on CA UT IO N : To prevent accident and injury, lift Tools for installation the hand rail onto the upper section of the hopper U Forklift, hoist, or crane; using a forklift, hoist, or crane.
  • Page 21 Ladder an d Hand ra il In sta lla ti on (c o ntin ue d) CAU T IO N: To prevent accident and injury, lift the hand rail onto the upper section of the hopper using a forklift, hoist, or crane. I ns talling Dur i ng t h e H o pp er A s s em b ly Pr oc ess Locate the hopper lid and the top section of the hopper.
  • Page 22 La dder a nd Han dra il I ns ta lla ti on (co ntin ue d) La dder Insta ll a tio n Tools for installation U Forklift, hoist, or crane; After installing the handrail using one of the two handrail installtion methods mentioned in the previous section, U Other tools as dictated begin to install the ladder.
  • Page 23: Drop Tube (Hopper Air Outlet) Installation

    Drop Tube (Hopper Air Outlet) Installation The hopper drop tube (air outlet tube) can be installed in either of the two places: • Top of the hopper (in place of the optional Cyclone Dust Collector). • Top of the Cyclone Dust Collector after the Cyclone is installed on the hopper. I ns tallatio n on Top of t h e H op p er Determine the position to mount the drop tube on top of the hopper.
  • Page 24 In stall ing th e C y clo ne D us t C o llec to r (o pt i o nal ) I MP ORTA NT: To install the cyclone to the hopper: The optional cyclone Determine if the cyclone is a right is designed to be or left mounted version.
  • Page 25 Instal li n g the Cyclo ne Dust C o lle cto r (o ptio na l) (co nt i nu ed ) Adjust the cyclone mounting bracket to match the above measured distance. To adjust the cyclone mounting bracket: •...
  • Page 26 In stall ing th e C yclo ne D ust C o ll ecto r (o pt i o nal ) ( c o ntin ue d) Remove 5/16-inch - 18-inch hardware from the opening on the top of the hopper. Loosen the hose clamps and adjust the connecting elbow as...
  • Page 27: Instal Li N G The Dr Ying Mo N Ito R Pro Be

    Instal li n g the Dr ying Mo n ito r Pro be (I f Applicabl e) From the To p o f t he D r yi n g H o pp e r The Drying Monitor (DM) probe can be inserted through the existing hole in the top of NOTE: The DM probe’s cable the hopper lid section and secured to a threaded coupling with an appropriate fitting.
  • Page 28 In stall ing the D r y ing M o nito r P ro be Fr om t h e Top of the Dr yi ng Hopper (co n tin u ed ) DM Probe Place the adapter plates over the gasket and secure Location them to the hopper with three (3) 10-32 UNF screws.
  • Page 29: H P H E A T E R Pa C K I N S T A L L A T I O N (If Applicable)

    H P H e a t e r Pa c k I n s t a l l a t i o n (If Applicable) The Heater Pack can be attached to several hopper sizes. See additional pages for various sizes. 54-inch hopper and larger - Mounting Heater Pack Figure 1 with Separate Hopper Bracket...
  • Page 30 H P H e a t e r Pa c k I n s t a l l a t i o n ( c ont inue d) Figure 9 54-inch hopper and larger - Mounting To order parts, Conair’s Instant Access 24/7 Parts Heater Pack Directly to Figure 8...
  • Page 31 H P H e a t e r Pa c k I n s t a l l a t i o n (c o n tin u ed) Figure 13 33-inch Hopper Attach the Heater Pack to the hopper using bolts shown.
  • Page 32 H P H e a t e r Pa c k I n s t a l l a t i o n ( c o n t i n u e d ) 39-inch and 44-inch Hopper Figure 18 Attach the top flange of the Heater Pack to the underside of the top...
  • Page 33 Connect the Process RTD to the hopper inlet tube. The Process Protection RTD will connect to the manifold or elbow underneath the HP. To order parts, Conair’s Instant Access 24/7 Parts and Service number is 800-458-1960.
  • Page 34 SPECIFICATION NOTES: The HP model number reflects the kilowatts of each unit. For example, HP57 has a 57 kilowatt heater. Specifications may change without notice. Consult a Conair representative for the most current information. 2-16 Ho p pe r Ins ta lla t ion G uid e...
  • Page 35 W i r i n g D i a g r a m : H P H e a t e r Pa c k 2-17 H o p p er I n s t a l l at i o n Gu i d e...
  • Page 36 In stall ing th e Rec eiv er(s ) (o ptio na l) If a receiver is to be mounted to the top of the hopper, auxiliary hopper or machine throat, follow the installation instructions, specifications and wiring diagrams supplied with the receiver.
  • Page 37 Loca ti o n an d M oun ti ng of th e D us t Col l ect or ( o pt i o nal ) The optional dust collector that is used with your Dryer System is designed to be mounted to the floor near the drying hopper and optional integrated cyclone.
  • Page 38: Lo C A T Io N A N D Mo U Nt In G Of

    Loc at ion a nd M ou nting of the Va c uum Pump(s) (o ptio na l) The optional vacuum pump(s) and associated dust collector(s) supplied with the Drying System are designed to be mounted to the floor and in any convenient location near the drying hopper.
  • Page 39: A Pp Endix

    Conair equipment may be ordered through the Customer Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in the plastics Service or Parts Department for a industry. Our service experts are available to help with any problem you might nominal fee.
  • Page 40 Equipment Guarantee Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order, for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment, against defects in material and workmanship under the normal use and service for which it was recommended (except for parts that are typi- cally replaced after normal usage, such as filters, liner plates, etc.).

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