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Altec AIR RAD-0025A-1 User Manual

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Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series
Air Dryers
User's Guide
Models covered:
RAD-0025 through RAD-0300
RHT-0010 through RHT-0120
P018425 – Rev. A

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  • Page 1 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide Models covered: RAD-0025 through RAD-0300 RHT-0010 through RHT-0120 P018425 – Rev. A...

  • Page 3: Welcome & Congratulations

    1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new ALTEC AIR Refrigerated Non-Cycling 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

    3. Table of Contents ......4 10. Troubleshooting Your Air Dryer ..27 4. Safety & Warning Information ..5 10.1 Before You Call ALTEC AIR ....27 10.2 Safety & Warning Information ..28 5. Overview & Specifications ....7 10.3 Air Dryer Not Performing – High 5.1 Product Description ......

  • Page 5: Safety & Warning Information

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers 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, operation, and maintenance of your Air Dryer. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATION OR PROCEDURE ON YOUR AIR DRYER.
  • Page 6 Dryer section will ensure optimal performance over the lifecycle of your Air Dryer. Performing procedures not recommended by Altec AIR or installing components not supplied by Altec AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. P018425 – Rev. A...

  • Page 7: Overview & Specifications

    Any other use is considered improper. Altec AIR will not be responsible for any problem due to improper use. The outlet air from this product is not intended for use in breathing, food, or other sterile applications.

  • Page 8: Dryer Models

    • D: Digital Scroll Compressor ** • P: Programmable Timer • Z: Zero-Loss Drain ** ** Selections may not be available at time of print. Please contact Altec AIR for more information. P018425 – Rev. A Page 8 of 42...

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 5.4 Technical Specifications 5.4.1 Air Dryer Dimensions Air Port Dimensions Refrigerant Model Weight Sizes H x W x D Type (NPT) RAD-0025A-1 RHT-0010A-1 RAD-0040A-1 23.9 x 18.9 RHT-0015A-1 x 16.9...
  • Page 10 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 5.4.2 Air Dryer Conditions Information RAD-0025 RAD-0250 RHT-0010 RHT-0080 through through through RHT- through RAD-0200 RAD-300 0060 RHT-0120 Maximum Inlet Air (F) Max Air Pressure (PSIG) Min Ambient Air (F) Max Ambient Air (F) Min ref.
  • Page 11 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC Charge Cord and Model Voltage (oz) Plug Type RAD-0025-1 115V-1Ph- NEMA 5- 3.65 6.21 RHT-0010-1 60Hz RAD-0040-1 115V-1Ph- NEMA 5- 3.65 6.21 RHT-0015-1 60Hz RAD-0055-1 115V-1Ph- NEMA 5- 4.91 27.5 8.38...

  • Page 12: Air Dryer Function Overview

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 5.4.4 RAD Series Correction Factors 5.4.5 RHT Series Correction Factors 5.5 Air Dryer Function Overview 5.5.1 Functional Flow Diagram RAD-0025 through RAD-0055, RHT-0010 through RHT-0020 P018425 – Rev. A Page 12 of 42...
  • Page 13 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 5.5.2 Functional Flow Diagram RAD-0075 through RAD-0200, RHT-0030 through RHT-0080 5.5.3 Functional Flow Diagram RAD-0250 through RAD-0300, RHT-0100 through RHT-0120 Component Description Condenser & Fan Cools the hot gas from the compressor into a liquid...

  • Page 14: Installing Your Air Dryer

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6. Installing Your Air Dryer 6.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of...

  • Page 15: Before You Begin

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.2 Before You Begin The Air Dryer cannot be tilted on its side or upside-down during shipping. Upon arrival check the Air Dryer for damage. Inspect the pressure gauge through the box cutout and ensure the gauge does not read zero.
  • Page 16 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC Tubing used must be secured as the condensate is discharged at the system pressure. Connect the condensate drain port to a collection point and dispose of condensate in compliance to local regulations. Condensate may contain oil particles from the compressor air.

  • Page 17: Installation Configuration

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.3 Installation Configuration Figure 1: Wet Air Receiver Tank Set-Up Figure 2: Dry Air Receiver Tank Set-Up Wet Air Receiver Tank Set-Up: Recommended for systems that consume less than or equal to the maximum capacity of the air compressor Dry Air Receiver Tank Set-up: Recommended for systems where the peak air consumption exceeds the flow rate of the air compressor.

  • Page 18: Included Contents

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.4 Included Contents Items included with the Air Dryer: (1) Refrigerated Air Dryer (1) User’s Guide (4) Latch Keys RAD-0075 through RAD-0300, RHT-0030 through RHT-0120 6.5 Required Tools and Materials •...
  • Page 19 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.6.6 Install plumbing from the Inlet and the Outlet of the Air Dryer to the proper air compressor setup 6.6.7 Route the Condensate Drain Line to an environmentally approved disposal system per local regulations.
  • Page 20 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 6.6.17 Check the Dew Point of the outlet air 6.6.18 Hook up Refrigerant Gauges 6.6.19 Check the Evaporating Pressure, Suction and Discharge Pressure 6.6.20 Use the wrench to adjust the Hot Gas Bypass a quarter turn at a time to dial in the Evaporator Temperature to 32-34 degrees Fahrenheit •...

  • Page 21: Registering Your Air Dryer

    ALTEC AIR, LLC 7. Registering Your Air Dryer Please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR Refrigerated Non-Cycling 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 22: Operating Your Air Dryer

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8. Operating Your Air Dryer 8.1 Air Dryer Access 8.1.1 To remove Side Panel, unlock Latches using Latch Keys included with the Air Dryer. Press Latch down and pull outward and up. To replace Side Panel, line up bottom tab and tilt panel inward.

  • Page 23: Drain Valve Operations

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.2.2 Important measurements to note: • Evaporating temperature • Low side pressure • High side pressure 8.3 Drain Valve Operations 8.3.1 To manually open the Drain Valve, depress the ‘TEST’ Button.

  • Page 24: Hot Gas Bypass Valve Adjustments

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.4 Hot Gas Bypass Valve Adjustments (HGBV) 8.4.1 Attach refrigerant gauges to the Air Dryer. 8.4.2 Allow Air Dryer to operate for 15 minutes after running under the compressed air load.

  • Page 25: Thermostatic Expansion Valve

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 8.5 Thermostatic Expansion Valve Adjustments (TXV) 8.5.1 The TXV controls the amount of superheat. To adjust, use a wrench to turn the hex nut one quarter turn at a time.

  • Page 26: Maintaining Your Air Dryer

    ALTEC AIR, LLC 9. Maintaining Your Air Dryer To ensure that your Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryer continues to operate efficiently and reliably, ALTEC AIR recommends performing the following maintenance procedures at the specified time intervals. 9.1 Safety & Warning Information...

  • Page 27: Regular Maintenance

    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 28: Safety & Warning Information

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 10.2 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! For your safety, all the information in this User’s Guide must be followed to minimize the risk of electrical shock, and prevent property damage or personal injury.

  • Page 29: Outlet Dew Point

    Your Dryer section will ensure optimal performance over the lifecycle of your Air Dryer. Performing procedures not recommended by Altec AIR or installing components not supplied by Altec AIR is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID THE WARRANTY. 10.3 Air Dryer Not Performing – High Outlet Dew Point...

  • Page 30: Support

    ALTEC AIR, LLC 10.5 Contacting ALTEC AIR Technical Support Please read the Before You Call ALTEC AIR section (10.1 10.1 ) Once you have exhausted all the potential problems and solutions covered in the Troubleshooting Your Air Dryer section, and you still require further assistance to...

  • Page 31: Replacement Parts & Accessories

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 11. Replacement Parts & Accessories 11.1 Air Dryer Diagram, Image, Explosion w/ Part List RAD-0025 through RAD-0055 and RHT-0010 through RHT-0020 P018425 – Rev. A Page 31 of 42...
  • Page 32 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC RAD-0075 through RAD-0200 and RHT-0030 through RHT-0080 RAD-0250 through RAD-0300 and RHT-0100 through RHT-0120 P018425 – Rev. A Page 32 of 42...
  • Page 33 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 11.1.1 Single Phase Units Replacement Parts Ref# Description P018395 P018381 Heat Exchanger Assembly P018397 P018403 P016564 P016556 Heat Exchanger P016553 P016554 P016503 Hot Gas Bypass P016504 P016260 High Pressure Shutdown...
  • Page 34 Power cord 100518728 Power Plug P015700 Power switch P018469 P016383 Filter Drier P016362 P018416 HE Cover Plate P018417 Rubber Foot P2056 Drain Bulkhead 100518729 NOTE 1: Call Altec AIR for replacement part number P018425 – Rev. A Page 34 of 42...
  • Page 35 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 11.1.2 Three Phase Units Replacement Parts Ref. # Description P018531 Heat Exchanger Assembly P018538 P016563 Heat Exchanger P018523 Hot Gas Bypass P016260 High Pressure Shutdown P016502 Suction Pressure Gauge P014198...

  • Page 36: Accessories

    RHT-0060 – RHT-0080 RAD-0250A – RAD-0300A AFR-4 RHT-0100 – RHT-0120 11.3 Ordering Parts from ALTEC AIR Once you have identified your required parts and accessories, contact the ALTEC AIR Inside Sales / Service department to order: (800) 521-5351 (option 2) Fax –...

  • Page 37: Contacting Altec Air

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 12. Contacting ALTEC AIR 12.1 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 12.2 Sales (800) 521-5351 (option 2) Fax –...

  • Page 38: Appendix

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 13. Appendix 13.1 Wiring Diagram 13.1.1 RAD-0025 through RAD-0055 and RHT-0010 through RHT-0020 P018425 – Rev. A Page 38 of 42...
  • Page 39 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 13.1.2 RAD-0075 through RAD-0200 and RHT-0030 through RHT-0080 P018425 – Rev. A Page 39 of 42...
  • Page 40 Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 13.1.3 RAD-0250 through RAD-0300 and RHT-0100 through RHT-0120 P018425 – Rev. A Page 40 of 42...

  • Page 41: Warranty Statement

    Registration Reminder If you haven’t already done so, please take a moment to register your ALTEC AIR Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air 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 42: Notes

    Refrigerated Non-Cycling Series Air Dryers User’s Guide ALTEC AIR, LLC 15. Notes ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ P018425 –...

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