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- Page 1 Wood-Mizer User Manual KD250 Series Wood-Mizer Wood-Mizer LLC 8180 West 10th Street World Headquarters Indianapolis, IN 46214...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Guidelines ................................1 Precautions ......................................1 Electrical Grounding ..................................1 Your Kiln ..................................2 How your Dehumidification Kiln Works ..........................2 Getting Started ................................2 Floors ........................................2 Ceilings ........................................2 Doors ........................................2 Construction Guidelines ................................. 3 Baffles and Deflectors .................................. - Page 4 Ensuring Proper Airflow .............................. 23 Drying Schedules ................................ 24 Wood Groups ................................24 Lumber Types ................................24 Moisture Removal Rates ............................25 Drying Schedules ............................... 25 Drying Rates (North American Measure) ....................... 26 Drying Rates (Metric) ..............................27 Kiln Sample Boards ..............................28 Uses for Sample Boards .............................
- Page 5 Getting Service Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, best quality and strongest customer service available on the market today. We continually evaluate our customers’ needs to ensure we’re meeting current wood-processing demands. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
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Page 6: Safety Guidelines
Read through entire manual before installing, operating, or servicing this unit. Failure to follow any steps or guidelines could result in personal injury, death, destruction of property or may cause the unit to become inoperable. These are the “original Instructions for this unit.”This manual must be kept with the unit at all times. -
Page 7: Your Kiln
However if the kiln is going to be on an existing building your kiln. It’s our dedication to efficiency concrete floor, the insulation may be omitted. that sets Wood-Mizer kilns apart from the rest Concrete must not extend beyond the kiln walls. making your system the best on the market. -
Page 8: Construction Guidelines
The benefits more than offset the extra time and cycle, Wood-Mizer strongly recommends effort to correctly place the baffles. regular checks inside the kiln to visually •... -
Page 9: Chamber Plans
Do It Yourself Chamber Plans... -
Page 12: Chamber Dimensions
Chamber Dimensions... -
Page 13: Wall Details
Wall Details... -
Page 14: Front Elevation
Front Elevation... -
Page 15: Door Framing
Door Framing... - Page 18 GASKETS AND DOOR KITS AVAILABLE...
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Page 19: Deflectors And Baffles
Deflectors and Baffles... -
Page 20: Equipment Front
Equipment Front... -
Page 21: Equipment Back
Equipment Back... -
Page 22: Power Vent Wiring
Power Vent Wiring MAIN TERMINAL EXHAUST FAN MOTOR STRIP IN KD250 240V CARRIAGE CARRIAGE (220V) CONTROL BOX BOLT BOLT FAN HOUSING FAN HOUSING 1/3 HP MOTOR 1/3 HP MOTOR WIRING DIAGRAM FOR PROPELLOR PROPELLOR POWER VENT KIT 240V L200H / L200M / DH4000 Fan Diagram TITLE POWER VENT KIT FOR L200H... -
Page 23: Equipment Installation
(the special receptacle Note: The dehumidifier can be elevated to any for the L53 is supplied by Wood-Mizer). reasonable amount to help the drain gravity feed. The wall opening should be sealed around where The unit is now ready for the check out procedure. -
Page 24: Wet Bulb Sensor
Wet Bulb Sensor Step 5: Slide 2” (50mm) of the wick into the sensor. Step 6: Fill the bottle with filtered water. This sensor measures the wet bulb temperature (WBT). The sensor equipped with a water wick Note: Over time the wick material will become will be cooled through evaporation bringing its rough and unable to hold moisture. -
Page 25: Using The Kd250
Function Wet Bulb Temp Probe C N 1 Dry Bulb Temp Heater Status ("o" ON/ "—" OFF) Probe Vent Status ("o" ON/ "—" OFF) Compressor Status ("o" ON/ "—" OFF) RS485 (Optional) Humidifier Status ("o" ON/ "—" OFF) Dry Bulb Temperature Rx/Tx + R S 4 8 5 Wet Bulb Temperature... -
Page 26: Alarm Conditions/Messages
See “Drying Schedules” on pg 25 likely cause is a short along the cable. Check carefully the cable and, if damaged, replace it with Dry Bulb Temperature (20°C to 72°C/68°F to a new one. 160°F): is the desired temperature for the kiln. Err: Signaled when the wet bulb temperature is This set-point will manage the heater/vent... -
Page 27: Table Of Species In Each Wood Group
Table of Wood Species in each Wood Group... -
Page 28: Kd250 Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Function 240Vac 230Vac 50/60Hz ± 20% Compressor Power supply 120Vac 50/60Hz ± 20% Vents Off Absorption Working Temperature 0/+40˚C (32/104˚F) Vents On Temperature Measuring 0-99˚C (32/210˚F) Heater Off Range Temperature Measuring Heater On 0.1˚ Resolution Spray System (Upgrade) Temperature Probe NTC Thermistor Timber Moisture... -
Page 29: Drying Schedules
If no side baffles are installed, the space could The moisture removal rates on page 25 are be closed off with plywood or boards. the rates to follow when first using the machine. These rates can be safely exceeded by an •... -
Page 30: Moisture Removal Rates
Moisture Removal Rates Normal Schedule Alternate Schedule Moisture Removal Rate Per Day (Maximum) Moisture Content Bulb Bulb Bulb Bulb Group 2 These removal rates estimates only. Always check your actual removal rates daily, Above 45% 90° F 85° F 100° F 97°... -
Page 31: Drying Rates (North American Measure)
Drying Rates (North American Measure) Oven Dry Avg. Green # Water Max MC% Species Weight Green MC Weight Loss/ day #/MBF #/MBF % MC Cedar, Eastern White 1578 3046 Fir, Balsam 1739 3790 Hemlock, Eastern 2161 4558 Larch, Eastern 2532 3849 Pine, Red (Norway) 2051... -
Page 32: Drying Rates (Metric)
Drying Rates (Metric) Oven Dry Avg. Green Kg Water Max MC% Species Weight Kg Green MC Weight Kg Per % MC Loss/day / M3 / M3 Cedar, Eastern White 315.6 609.2 7.27 Fir, Balsam 347.8 7.73 Hemlock, Eastern 432.2 911.6 Larch, Eastern 506.4 769.8... -
Page 33: Kiln Sample Boards
Kiln Sample Boards Example: the two sections that came from sample board 3 would be labeled 3A and 3B. It is best to use sample boards to measure moisture 5. Apply end coat to the 28” sample boards. content on a daily basis. Moisture meters are not This assures that the sample board will dry as accurate enough for most hardwood dry kiln though it were a larger piece of lumber. -
Page 34: Record Keeping
11. Average the moisture content of the two 1” sections • Average the two calculations together: from each 28” sample board to calculate the estimated (47.06 + 43.75) / 2 = 45.40%. moisture content of the sample board when it was cut. -
Page 35: Drying Rate Index (Dri)
deviations from normal will indicate a problem in humidity drops the rate the fluid evaporates loading, baffling, airflow etc. That will affect drying. increases. The problem is that a way of predicting These figures will always vary but being familiar the change in drying rate with changes in temperature with them, the operator will be able to detect a and humidity was needed. -
Page 36: Drying Tips
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Page 37: Drying Chart S
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Page 39: Kiln Cart
Kiln Cart Kiln Cart Layout Kiln Cart Assembly... -
Page 40: Wiring Diagrams
Wiring Diagrams... -
Page 41: Kd250 Maintenance
Air Inlet Filters Wood-Mizer insists that these machines have weighed in charge. The amount is as follows: The air filters are provided to keep the air inside the KD250 60 oz. R134a unit as clean as possible. -
Page 42: Appendix
Screen Appearance: SETUP 2 is useful to prevent undesired oscillations due to the measurement precision or to small fluctuations around COMPRESSOR 80° F the threshold values (see “Relay activation conditions”). It is the minimum temperature required to enable 11. Serial Address (0 to 128) (L53 Only) the compressor. - Page 43 Problem Possible Causes / Actions Corrections • Rewire or tighten connections. • New Install: Check your wiring • If amps are high: check capacitors, replace if • Existing System: Check your amp draw Circulating Fan(s) won’t Start needed. • Check motor rotation for signs of sticking •...
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Page 44: Kd250 Upgrades & Accessories
KD250 Upgrades & Accessories Spray Systems Kit Heat Booster Packages Although not standard on Wood-Mizer DH Kilns The Heat Booster is an auxiliary you may choose to add on this optional Spray heater that can be connected System Kit which will provide extra control when to the control and provide drying. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
Kiln Store Warranty Wood-Mizer likes to be there for our clients whether LIMITED WARRANTY: The equipment supplied they have just bought a new kiln or if they by Wood-Mizer Dry Kilns is warranted to be free have owned a kiln for years. It is because of this... -
Page 47: Service Log
Service Log Issue Description Date Servicer... -
Page 48: Notes
Wood-Mizer Notes TEL: 1-800-777-6953 TEL: 1-800-777-6953 INTL: 1-207-989-4335 INTL: 1-207-989-4335 WEB: www.nyle.com WEB: www.nyle.com 12 Stevens Rd 12 Stevens Rd MANUFACTURED BY MANUFACTURED BY EMAIL: info@nyle.com EMAIL: info@nyle.com Brewer, ME 04412 Brewer, ME 04412 Nyle Systems LLC Nyle Systems LLC...
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