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AIR CARE SEMINAR TRAINING Sullair Air Care Seminars are courses that provide hands-on instruction for the proper operation, maintenance, and servicing of Sullair products. Individual seminars on Industrial compressors and compressor electrical systems are offered at regular intervals throughout the year at Sullair’s corporate headquarters training facility located at Michigan City, Indiana.
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1—INTRODUCTION IDENTIFICATION PLATE WARRANTY CONDITIONS SECTION 2—SAFETY SAFETY INFORMATION DEFINITION OF THE SAFETY SYMBOLS USED WARNINGS PROPER USE OF THE DRYER INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE USE OF PRESSURE EQUIPMENT SECTION 3—INSTALLATION TRANSPORT INSTALLATION SITE INSTALLATION LAYOUT OPERATING CONDITIONS CONNECTION TO THE COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEM CONNECTION TO THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY INLET FILTER CONDENSATE DRAIN...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS CYCLE DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL OPERATION CONFIGURATION POWER SELECTOR DIP-SWITCHES 6.10 OPERATING CYCLES 6.11 TEST 6.12 MAINTENANCE (SERVICE) 6.13 FUSES 6.14 DEWPOINT METER— (OPTIONAL) 6.15 PDP ANALOG SIGNAL 6.16 PRESSURE SWITCHES OF “FAIL TO SWITCH ALARM”— (OPTIONAL) 6.17 CALIBRATION PRESSURES SECTION 7—MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, SPARES AND DIS- MANTLING...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER Section 1 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing our product. In order to get the best performances from this product, please read this manual carefully. To avoid damage to the Model equipment and physical risk to the operator, please read and strictly follow the instructions contained in Serial No.
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DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 1 The right to warranty repairs is subordinated to the To request repairs during the warranty period, the strict compliance with the installation, use and data reported on the identification plate must be maintenance instructions contained in this manual. notified.
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The equipment design, development, production, • Never weld on any pressure vessel or mod- assembly and customer service fall under the Sullair ify it in any way quality control system. • All maintenance on “pressure parts” must The dryer is state of the art.
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NOTES DEFINITION OF THE SAFETY SYMBOLS USED Before attempting any intervention on the dryer, read carefully the instructions reported in this use and maintenance manual. General warning sign. Risk of danger or possibility of damage to the machine. Read carefully the text related to this sign. Electrical hazard.
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SECTION 2 SAFETY—REGENERATIVE DRYERS Maintenance and/or control operation to be very carefully performed by qualified personnel 1. Compressed air inlet connection point. Compressed air outlet connection point. Condensate drain connection point. Operations which can be worked out by the operator of the machine, if qualified 1. NOTE Text to be taken into account, but not involving safety precautions.
SAFETY—REGENERATIVE DRYERS SECTION 2 WARNINGS Compressed air is a highly hazardous energy source. Never work on the dryer with parts under pressure. Never point the compressed air or the condensate drain jet towards anybody. The user is responsible for the installation of the dryer, which has to be executed on the basis of the instructions given in the “Installation”...
SECTION 2 SAFETY—REGENERATIVE DRYERS INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 5. An internal inspection must be carried out at USE OF PRESSURE 12 month intervals to check for pressure EQUIPMENT equipment corrosion. The actual wall thick- ness of the tower after corrosion should not ensure safe operation...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER Section 3 INSTALLATION TRANSPORT Once verified the integrity of the packaging, place the unit near to the installation point and unpack the Machine level noise could be higher than contents. 85 dBA. It is mandatory to install the machine in dedicated area where people •...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 3 INSTALLATION LAYOUT Type installation suggested when compressed air treated from the dryer is only a part Dryer is supplied with 0.01 micron filter on of the total flow rate of the compressor; or when the the inlet and a 1 micron filter on the outlet.
SECTION 3 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER OPERATING CONDITIONS XAMPLE A ( DHL-250) has a nominal capacity of 250 SCFM. • Maximum working pressure 150 PSIG (10 Bar) for higher pressure contact factory. What is the maximum allowable flow through the dryer at following operating conditions?: •...
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Dispose the condensate in compliance with the local rules. Don’t dispose the condensate in the environment. Sullair recommends the installation of an oil/water separator to treat the condensate being drained from The condensate collected in the dryer the compressors, dryers, filters, receivers, etc.
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER Section 4 STARTUP PRELIMINARY OPERATION caps and earplugs) in order to prevent any discomfort or damage to the operator’s hearing. Verify that the operating parameters EQUENCE OF OPERATIONS match with the nominal values reported • Verify that the factory settings, indicated in on the data plate of the dryer (voltage, the plate “REMOVE BEFORE THE 1ST frequency, air pressure, air temperature,...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 4 Operation: NOTE • Pressurize the dryer slowly. • Activate the on/off switch. • Verify that the control panel is on. During the first days of operation, the DewPoint is not ensured because the • Wait for the first cycles of the inlet filter adsorption material can contain humidity.
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Voltage Inlet/Outlet Dimensions Weight Model# Capacity 115/1/60 Connections L x W x H (Lbs) @100 PSIG 220/1/50 (inches) (inches) (CFM) DHL-80 115/208 ¾” NPT 32x24x83 DHL-100 115/208 1” NPT 32x24x83 DHL-150 115/208 1” NPT 32x24x87 DHL-200 115/208 1” NPT 32x24x87...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER Section 6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION CONTROL PANEL DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION The only interface between the dryer and the operator is the control panel shown below. The regenerated adsorption dryers of the DHL series are fitted with two tanks filled with activated alumina. While the compressed air is dried in one tower, the saturated desiccant is regenerated in the second.
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DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 6 ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION coalescing pre-filter pressure relief valve (set @ 200 psig) pre-filter electronic drain valve control air filter bi-directional purge adjustment valve control air tubing (1/4”) angle body purge exhaust valve gauge snubber purge pilot valve outlet check valve desiccant drain port...
SECTION 6 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER Figure 6-3: Timing Sequence Diagram OPERATION PURGE METERING VALVE SETTINGS The dryer described in this manual takes advantage of the adsorption properties of the desiccant material which the two towers (tanks) are filled with. These towers, with the same dimensions, are alternately crossed from the compressed air.
SECTION 6 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER CYCLE DESCRIPTION During the start-up both regeneration drain solenoid valves PVA and PVB are closed (for about 120 seconds) to guarantee the complete pressurization of the dryer. Stage A The solenoid valve PVB is supplied so the tower B is depressurized. Both inlet and outlet spools of shuttle valves move towards tower B (side without pressure).
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DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 6 On During Programming On = tower under pressure Test condensate drain / increase On = inlet filter clogged value / reset alarm On = device powered On = outlet filter clogged Flashing = under programming Alarm: DewPoint too high On = display shows % of set load Alarm: operating cycle did not switch...
SECTION 6 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER The correct operation of the dryer is controlled and The LEDs on the flow diagram of the Control panel monitored constantly by the SHDC-2100 device. The show the operating status of the dryer, precisely: device carries out many functions: 1.At start up both the purge solenoid valves are 1.
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DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 6 The dryer operates with cycle times proportional to the applied load Mode: DPD (if the DewPoint probe is installed – optional). DewPoint under DewPoint under pressure PDP : pressure PDP : -20°C -40°C Diagnostic cycle, with step-by-step operation to make troubleshooting Mode: TEST operations easier.
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SECTION 6 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER When the LED is flashing it means the alarm went off for a high DewPoint. The function can be activated only if the DewPoint probe is installed – optional – and only after having cor- rectly set the relating DIP-SWITCH (see Section 6.9).
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 6 LED N. Display of Load % Display of Dewpoint In DewPoint display, the intermediate temperatures are indicated by the two LEDS adjacent the Note: value (for example at –2.5°C both LEDs 1 and 2 light up, or at –22.5°C LEDs 5 and 6 light up). In DewPoint display LED 1 flashes for temperatures higher than +10°C, whereas LED 10 Note: flashes for temperatures lower than -60°C.
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SECTION 6 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER DESCRIPTION SOL1 LEFT TOWER PURGE EXHAUST PILOT SOLENOID VALVE SOL2 RIGHT TOWER PURGE EXHAUST PILOT SOLENOID VALVE SOL3 LEFT TOWER INLT PILOT SOLENOID VALVE SOL4 RIGHT TOWER INLET PILOT SOLENOID VALVE SOL5 DRAIN SOLENOID VALVE (115-1-60 OR 220-1-50) OPTIONAL: FILTER ELEMENT CHANE SWITCH INLET FILTER OPTIONAL: FILTER ELEMENT CHANGE SWITCH OUTLET FILTER OPTIONAL: SWITCHING VALVE FAILURE RIGHT TOWER SWITCH...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 6 POWER SELECTOR it is necessary to open the device and verify that the U2 switch of the electronic board is set to the correct The SHDC-2100 device is able to operate with supply voltage: different voltage ranges (1/100-120V/50-60Hz or 1/ 220-240V/50-60Hz).
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SECTION 6 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER The second series of DIP-SWITCHES (DIP D) allows for the setting of the following parameters: Selecting the operating cycle. The dryer 1 OFF and 2 OFF = Cycle -40°C DIP D1 can operate according to different operating 1ONand2OFF=Cycle-70°C cycles, according to the requested DewPoint 1OFFand2ON=Cycle-20°C...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 6 6.10 OPERATING CYCLES • Required Dew Point (- 4°F,-20°C, -40°F - 40°C, -94°F -70°C); As described previously, the dryer can operate • Set load percentage (OFF … 100%); according to three different operating modes: FIX, •...
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SECTION 6 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER 6.10.2 DPD the requested condition on DIP D1 and DIP D2). After the first four operating cycles following machine The DPD cycle (DewPoint Demand) is used to adapt start-up, run in FIX mode, the SHDC-2100 device the cycle times, that is the quantity of air needed for starts operating in DPD mode according to the the regeneration, to the real load applied to the dryer.
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DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 6 Even if the DewPoint found is lower that the set SPC and it remains on together with the LED ODPD), and value; the towers switch every 30 minutes. If the returns to DPD mode when the DewPoint values applied load is close to the nominal load, the SHDC- drop again below the SPC value.
SECTION 6 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER 6.11 TEST “OTEST” LED on the “Cycle mode” menu of the instrument. The first LED indicating the first step The dryer can operate following a diagnostic cycle, lights up on the DISPLAY; by pressing the key, with step-by-step operation, to make troubleshooting the dryer moves onto the following step until it...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 6 6.12 MAINTENANCE (SERVICE) hours/year. The SHDC-2100 device will then count the number adsorption dryer requires periodical of working hours and will engage the maintenance maintenance which, in the proposed configuration, alarms, or better reminders, when certain values are entails the replacement of the inlet and outlet filter reached.
SECTION 6 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER 6.15 PDP ANALOG SIGNAL Hence, just simply put the mA meter on terminal S of the SHDC-2100 device, as shown in the following In the standard installation, the analog signal illustration. The signal variation ranges between 4mA supplied by the PDP translator is used only by the (-80°C) 20mA...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 6 6.16 PRESSURE SWITCHES OF The “Fail to Switch alarm” function is enabled by “FAIL TO SWITCH ALARM”— positioning the DIP U2 on ON (also refer to Section (OPTIONAL) • Point 0 : PSA must already be closed, A pressure switch is installed on each tower (PSA whereas PSB must open in a maximum and PSB respectively) to enable the “FAIL TO...
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER Section 7 MAINTENANCE, TROUBLESHOOTING, SPARES AND DISMANTLING CONTROLS AND MAINTENANCE The maintenance operations must be worked out by qualified personnel. Before any intervention, verify that: • No part of the machine is powered and that it cannot be connected to the main power supply.
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING The troubleshooting and the eventual checks have to be performed by qualified personnel. We suggest enabling the TEST modality to make troubleshooting operations easier (see ) and gradually verify that the operating steps are performed correctly. Section 6.11 Maintenance personnel must wear hearing protection while operating the dryer.
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SECTION 7 DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE - SUGGESTED ACTION Dryer does not • Solenoid valve PVA and/or PVB are never activated - see specific point. perform the • Inlet and/or outlet shuttle spool valve is blocked – carry out maintenance switching cycles.
DHL HEATLESS REGENERATIVE DRYER SECTION 7 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE - SUGGESTED ACTION Section 6.6 Section 7.1 The dryer needs maintenance (also refer to ), more precisely : The LED “SERVICE” of the SHDC-2100 device • If the LED “SERVICE” flashes together with the LED , it means that flashes or is on.
8.13 SPARE PARTS LIST DHL Series Desiccant Dryers 02250194-XXX Applicable Model Number DHL-XXXX 0080 0100 0125 0150 0200 0250 0300 0400 0500 0600 0800 1000 1250 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Part Description Part Number Pilot Air Filter Element 02250193-577 Air -Inlet Filter Element 02250193-590...
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DHL Series Desiccant Dryers 02250194-XXX Applicable Model Number DHL-XXXX 0080 0100 0125 0150 0200 0250 0300 0400 0500 0600 0800 1000 1250 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 Part Description Part Number Purge Exhaust Valves (3/4") N8290B005 Purge Exhaust Valves (1") N8290B010 Purge Exhaust Valves (1.5") N8290A020...
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Always air. Always there. WWW.SULLAIR.COM SULLAIR CORPORATION 3700 East Michigan Boulevard • Michigan City, Indiana, 46360 U.S.A. Telephone: 1-219-879-5451 Printed in the U.S.A. Specifications subject to change without prior notice. E11EP...
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