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COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS INSTRUCTION MANUAL KRAD M SERIES (KRAD 30M to KRAD 250M) WARRANTY NOTICE Failure to follow the instructions and pirocedures in this manual or misuse of this equipment will VOID its warranty !
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES - Please read ..... 1.1. Transportation ..............Positioning ................ Installation ................. Before operating ............. Qualified service personnel ........Maintenance by the user ..........INTRODUCTION TO THE KRAD DRYER ..... OPERATION ..............ELECTRICAL CONTROLLER ........Digi-Pro ................
I. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES Please READ When operating the air dryer the operator must apply safe working methods and observe all local safety instructions and relevant regulations. A) Prior to installation, the dryer and the compressed air system are to be depressurized and disconnected from the electrical main supply.
1.5. Qualified service personnel A) Maintenance and repairs should only be performed when the air dryer is shut down and depressurized and when the main power switch is turned off. B) Use only the appropriate tools for maintenance and repair. C) Before dismantling a part under pressure, disconnect the pressure sources and depressurize the system.
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B) Dryer label The following label is affixed on the cabinet of the refrigerant compressed air dryer. Dryer label describtions Model No: Dryer Model No Serial No: Dryer Serial No Max Pressure: Dryer maximum working pressure Max Amper: Maximum allowed amount of current Fuse Amp Maximum size of protector Element Type: Filter element type in Air Dryer...
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B) The condensates are collected after centrifugal separation and drained out through the automatic trap. C) As long as the compressed air temperature does not drop below dew point, there will be no condensation in the air circuit. Compressed Air Dryer Working Principle Refrigerant Gas High Pressure Line Refrigerant Gas Low Pressure Line Compressed Dry A r Outlet...
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• If a corrosive water such as sea water is to be used, the condenser must be manufactured using special materials. If a condenser produced as a standard is used with sea water contrary to the information, the dryer will be out of warranty. •...
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8) Refrigerant circuit controls A) Liquid refrigerant injection: The liquid refrigerant is into the evaporator by a control valve. This valve is a thermostatic or pressostatic one maintaining a constant overheats of the refrigerant in the evaporator(s). B) Constant evaporating pressure: In the dryers equipped with a by-pass valve, the evaporating pressure is kept constant by a controlled injection of hot gas from the high-pressure side into the low-pressure section of the circuit.
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Water Cooled System 11) Accessories Temperature switch: Temperature switch: Located inside the dryer, this temperature switch is adjustable from 0° up to 35 °C. Digital Controller –DigiPro: This device helps dryer save energy when there is not any compressed air flow in the dryer.
3. OPERATION Control panels for KRAD M Series The control panel of the dryer includes the following elements: Monophase Digital Controller KRAD 15M - KRAD 250M Digi-Pro IMPORTANT NOTE The Dryer has two Compressed Air Filter inside. It is better to change filter element for the best efficiency when the alarm status is active.
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3.1. During Operation Regularly check the digital temperature controller Digi-Pro on dryer. 3.2 Start up and shut-down Warning: Avoid leaving the dryer off when compressed air is still flowing through it. 3.3 Starting for the first time or after a long stop 1) Set the rotary switch to “I”...
4. ELECTRICAL CONTROLLER 4.1 DIGI-PRO 4.1.1 Description With the Digi-Pro series controllers, air dryers have outstanding technology for both functionality and dynamism, as well as appearance. The multi-functional display provides an accurate digital dew point display as well as coded alarm monitoring of the refrigerant dryer. DIGITAL CONTROLLER ADVANTAGES;...
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4.1.4 ALARM DISPLAY Alarms / warnings are displayed on the digital screen. That means the dryer is not working under normal operating conditions, which are outside the range of set values. Alarm Code Alarm Description Reason for Alarm Low Temperature Alarm Refrigerant line temperature is lower than specified set values High Temperature Alarm Refrigerant line temperature is higher than specified set values...
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4.1.6 REPLACING FILTER KIT WITH ENCRYPTION CODE FOR DIGIPRO CONTROLLER Alarm Code F L R 1. In case of filter alarm, a warning digit-code appears on 3 2 1 the controller screen. 2. Inform the authorized distributor or service. 3. Replace the filter kit with an original spare part. 4.
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4.3.5 Correct Drain Hose Connection Comment Correct Drain Hose Connection Length of the drain hose that will be added must not exceed 10 meters. It should be connected by trying to keep the length ( <10 mt. ) of the drain hose to be added as short as Added Drain Hose possible.
6.2 KRAD M ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS With Control & Power “User must supply the protective earth conductor of the dryer. The conductor is to be connected to the point on the conducting body of the dryer, specified by a sticker with the protective earth symbol next to it.
9. COMPONENTS LOCATION All main components located into dryer identified with labels as listed here under. CAUTION: Due to manufacture design, some components out of the list are not installed into the dryer. Electrical components: Accessories : A01: Control circuit transformer A02: Power circuit transformer A10:...
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Problem Possible Cause Repair Comments Dryer is The connection has Invert two phases 3-phase dryers are equipped with a phase controller switched on, inverted phases to avoid the fans from turning in the opposite indicator light direction. is lit but the Refrigeration unit is not Check refrigeration comp- Several factors can cause compressor failure.
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Problem Possible Cause Repair Comments Water in system Compressed Air Inlet and Check inlet and outlet This dryer is designed for air flow in one direction only. Inlet and outlet connections are connections. outlet directions are identified on the dryer. reversed.
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Problem Possible Cause Repair Comments The unit will not Excessive ambient Designed conditions and cor- A high ambient temperature may cause the refrigerant run or cycles off temperature rection factors are described system to operate at higher than normal pressures. and on.
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