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ENGLISH Atlas Copco FX 41N, FX 48N, FX 61N, FX 69N, FX 86N, FX 108N Instruction book Original instructions COPYRIGHT NOTICE Any unauthorized use or copying of the contents or any part thereof is prohibited. This applies in particular to trademarks, model denominations, part numbers and drawings.
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Code 9828093398 Edit. 10/2020 INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL DRYERS FX 41N, FX48N, FX 61N, FX 69N, FX 86N, FX 108N READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATIONS ON THE DRYER. 2 - Edition 10/2020 Cod. 9828093398 00 -...
ENGLISH CONTENTS PART A: INFORMATION FOR THE USER GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS INTENDED USE OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS DESCRIPTION OF DANGER SIGNALS DANGER ZONES SAFETY DEVICES POSITION OF PLATES DRYERS ROOM 10.0 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING 11.0 UNPACKING 12.0 INSTALLATION 13.0 DIMENSIONS AND TECHNICAL DATA 14.0 MACHINE ILLUSTRATION 15.0...
ENGLISH 1.0 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS The dryer is a chilling machine with direct expansion and dry evaporator. The air to be dried is sent to the heat exchanger in which the water vapour present is condensed: the condensate gathers in the separator and is discharged outside through a steam trap. 2.0 INTENDED USE The dryer has been built to dry the compressed air for industrial use.
ENGLISH 5.0 DESCRIPTION OF DANGER SIGNALS 1) Dangerous 2) Air not fit for 3) High pressure 4) Fan rotating 5) Hot parts Electric voltage breathing 6.0 DANGER ZONES 6.1 DANGER ZONES Risks present on the whole machine FIG. 2 7.0 SAFETY DEVICES 7.1 SAFETY DEVICES 1) Cooling fan shield 2) Earth...
⚫ Please remember that we do not recommend the application of duct to extract air in presence of axial fans 10.0 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING The machine must be transported as shown in the following figures. FIG. 5 NET WEIGHT TYPE 62 (137) FX 41N FX 48N 62 (137) 60 (132) FX 61N FX 69N 62 (137)
ENGLISH 12.0 INSTALLATION 12.1 POSITIONING After unpacking the equipment and preparing the dryers room, put the machine into position, checking the following items: ⚫ ensure that there is sufficient space around the machine to allow maintenance (see Fig. 6). ENSURE THAT THE OPERATOR CAN SEE THE WHOLE MACHINE FROM THE CONTROL PANEL AND CHECK THE PRESENCE OF ANY UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS IN THE VICINITY OF THE MACHINE.
AIR INLET AIR OUTLET CONDENSATE DRAINING TYPE TYPE Refrigerant gas 100 (2) 460 (18,11) 557 (21,93) 789 (31,06) FX 41N 1”1/2 GAS F. 1”1/2 GAS F. FX 41N 460 (18,11) 557 (21,93) 789 (31,06) FX 48N R-410A 2088 1”1/2 GAS F.
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ENGLISH 14.2 COMMAND AND CONTROL PANEL BEFORE CARRYING OUT THE OPERATION TEST, READ CAREFULLY AND ACQUIRE A GOOD KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMAND FUNCTIONS. FIG. 9 Front panel of the controller Reference Name Alarm icon Refrigerant compressor icon Fan icon PDP (dewpoint) temperature Unit (°C or °F) Alarm LED Button to snooze or to reset the alarm...
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ENGLISH REMOTE ALARM FUNCTION The controller allows to remotely control a number of alarms. This is managed by means of a free NC (Normally Closed) contact. The contact opens in case of an alarm or when the dryer is switched off. Refer to the table below to identify the availability of the function and refer to the related picture Fig.
ENGLISH 15.0 PARTIAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE JOBS IT IS OBLIGATORY TO STOP THE MACHINE AND DISCONNECT IT FROM THE POWER MAINS AND FROM THE COMPRESSED AIR DISTRIBUTION NETWORK. 15.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE These maintenance intervals are recommended for work environments that are not dusty and are will ventilated. For particularly dusty environments, double the frequency of controls.
ENGLISH 16.0 SCRAPPING THE UNIT If the machine is to be scrapped, it must be dismantled into parts of the same material, to be disposed of according to the local regulations in force. ALWAYS RESPECT THE REGULATIONS IN FORCE FOR DISPOSING OF OLD OIL AND OTHER POLLUTING MATERIALS SUCH AS INSULATING FOAM, ETC.
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ENGLISH 17.1 TROUBLE-SHOOTING AND EMERGENCY REMEDIES N.B. OPERATIONS MARKED ◼ ◼ MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY PROFESSIONALLY SKILLED PERSONNEL APPROVED THE MANUFACTURER Cod. 9828093398 00 - Edition 10/2020 - 13...
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ENGLISH EE ALARM EE alarm is shown when internal EPROM errors happens, if this warning will appear, the dryer will stop running. The error can be reset by pressing one of the four buttons of the controller, anyway please replace the controller itself. NOTE: In case of EE alarm please contact your tech support.
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ENGLISH How to reset the maintenance warning: follow steps 1 to 12 DOWN Push and hold buttons “SET” and PDP is flashing between standard view Message “SE” appears on display. “DOWN” to enter in the menu. and “SE” alarm Message “rS” appears on display. Push and release button “SET”.
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ENGLISH PROCEDURE TO SET THE SERVICE INTERVAL ON PDP DEVICE DOWN Push and hold buttons “SET” and PDP is showing standard view. Message “SE” appears on display. “DOWN” to enter in the menu. Current service interal is displayed. Select desired service interval using Push and release “SET”...
ENGLISH PART “B” THIS PART “B” OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL IS RESERVED FOR PROFESSIONALLY SKILLED PERSONNEL APPROVED THE MANUFACTURER. 18.0 STARTING UP BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANYOPERATION ON THE MACHINE, ENSURE THAT THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED 18.1 PRELIMINARY CONTROLS Before starting the dryer, check: - The correct connection to the compressed air piping: remember to remove eventual caps on the drier inlet and outlet.
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ENGLISH CALIBRATIONS BYPASS VALVE FOR HOT GAS N.B.These valves have already been calibrated and they do not require any adjistment. A dew point different from the rated one generally depends on causes which are not attributable to their operation. Ref. 1) Closing cap Ref.
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