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ENGLISH Atlas Copco FX 4N, FX 6N, FX 9N, FX 14N 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.
Code 9828093396 Edit. 10/2020 INSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL DRYERS FX 4N, FX 6N, FX 9N, FX 14N READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATIONS ON THE DRYER. CONTENTS PART A: INFORMATION FOR THE USER 11.0 UNPACKING 1.0 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 12.0 INSTALLATION...
ENGLISH CHARACTERISTICS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE GUARDS TO CARRY OUT ANY MAINTENANCE ON THE MACHINE, SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY AND DISCHARGE THE RESIDUAL PRESSURE INSIDE THE UNIT. ALL WORK ON THE ELECTRIC PLANT, HOWEVER SLIGHT, MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY PROFESSIONALLY SKILLED PERSONNEL. The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for damage caused as a result of negligence of failure to abide by the instructions given above.
ENGLISH 4.0 GENERAL SAFETY STANDARD The appliance may be used only by specially trained and authorized personnel. Any tampering with the machine or alterations not approved beforehand by the Manufacturer relieve the latter of responsibility for any damage resulting from the above actions. The removal of or tampering with the safety devices constitutes a violation of the European Standards on safety.
The plates fitted on the compressor unit are part of the machine; they have been applied for safety purposes and must not be removed or spoiled for any reason. Ref.1 - Spare plate Code 1079 9926 55 FIG. 4 FIG. 5 NET WEIGHT MODD. Kg. (lb.) FX 4N 19 (41,9) FX 6N 19 (41,9) 1079 9926 55 FX 9N 20 (44,1) FX 14N 25 (55,1) 8.2 POSITION OF THE DATA PLATES (Fig.
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.
Refrigerant gas TYPE A (NPT) B (NPT) TYPE in (mm) L in (mm) W in (mm) H 100 (2) FX 4N 3/4-14 Male 3/4-14 Male FX 4N 13,78 (350) 19,41 (493) 17,71 (450) R-513A FX 6N 3/4-14 Male 3/4-14 Male...
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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 Reference Name Alarm icon Power ON Fan icon Dryer ON PDP indicator Button to snooze or to reset the alarm SET button UP button DOWN button...
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ENGLISH REMOTE ALARM FUNCTION (Option “free contact”) 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 PART “B” THIS PART “B” OF THE INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL IS RESERVED FOR PROFESSIONALLY SKILLED PERSONNEL APPROVED THE MANUFACTURER. 16.0 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.
ENGLISH 16.3 CLEANING THE CONDENSER (Fig. 10) The condenser must be cleaned every month. Proceed as follows: - Switch off the machine by pressing the STOP button Ref. 3 Fig. 10 - Turn on the supply automatic differential switch Ref. 4 Fig. 10 - Remove the panels Ref.
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ENGLISH 17.1 DIGITAL CONTROL ALARMS N.B. OPERATIONS MARKED ◼◼ MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY PROFESSIONALLY SKILLED PERSONNEL APPROVED THE MANUFACTURER 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.
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ENGLISH SE ALARM After 6000Hrs, the controller will issue a “SE” warning. This is the maintenance due warning. 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”...
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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 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. - The correct connection to the condensate drainage system.
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