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Assembly instructions SFD Air dryer unit Date: 05.11.2024 Document no.: 951-175-004-EN Version: Read this manual before installing or commissioning the product and keep it at hand for later reference!
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EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Marking) Relating to AIRTEC Valves Please be advised that the portion of the European Union Directives which relates to AIRTEC valves is the EMC directive 2014/30/EU, as well as the low voltage directive 2014/35/EU: It is not necessary for the CE label to appear on all AIRTEC products. Only products that apply to the CE Low Voltage Directive need carry the CE mark.
Masthead Manufacturer Oy SKF Ab Finland P.O.Box 80 FIN-40951 MUURAME FINLAND Tel: +358 20 7400 800 Fax: +358 20 7400 899 E-mail: skf-lube@skf.com www.skf.com/lubrication Warranty The instructions contain no statements regarding the warranty or liability for defects. That information can be found in our general terms of payment and delivery.
Safety alerts, visual presentation, and layout While reading these instructions, you will encounter various symbols, illustrations, and text layouts intended to help you navigate and understand the instructions. Their meaning is explained below. Safety alerts: Activities that present specific hazards (to life and limb or possible damage to property) are indicated by safety alerts.
• Precautionary operational measures and instructions for the 1. Safety instructions respective work must be observed. • In addition to these Instructions, general statutory regulations General safety instructions for accident prevention and environmental protection must be observed. • Place the products into operation or operating them without •...
• Use to supply, convey, or store hazardous substances and 1.10 Safety markings on the product mixtures as defined in the CLP Regulation (EC 1272/2008) or GHS with acute oral, dermal, or inhalation toxicity or substances Fig. 1 and mixtures that are marked with hazard pictograms GHS01- GHS06 and GHS08.
Avoid chafe points. Immobilize any moving or detached parts during the work. Adhere to the specified torques. If guards or safety devices need to be removed, they must be reinstalled immediately following conclusion of work and then checked for proper function. Check new parts for compliance with the intended use before using them.
2. Overview, functional Fig. 3 description Designed for drying oil system reservoir Unit is designed to vent moisture out of oil reservoir head space with extra dry air. This leads to reduced water contamination of the oil. Easy to apply to any oil reservoir with G1" connection (3), connects with G¼"...
3. Technical data General technical data Techni cal data Table 1 General technical data Parameter Value Feed air pressure Unregulated but max. 13 bar Pressured air connection G¼ Reservoir connection G1" –40° C to +60° C Ambient temperature Maximum Capacity 115 l/min Voltage 24 V dc...
minimum +5 °C [+41 °F] 4. Delivery, returns, storage maximum +35 °C [+95 °F] If the storage temperature range is not maintained, the following Delivery steps for replacing the lubricant may not lead to the desired result under certain circumstances. After receipt of the shipment, it must be inspected for any shipping damage and for completeness according to the shipping documents.
When an SFD cycles, there will be a momentary burst of air from 5. Assembly one SFD exhaust port (muffler). This is normal and will occur each time dryer cycles. SFD dryer systems must be mounted with the General mounting instructions exhaust ports positioned downward and desiccant cartridges in upright position.
Installation < CAUTION Consult and follow local municipality codes. < CAUTION Do not exceed the 13-bar limit to Dryer inlet pressure 1. Clean surface area of dirt and debris. 2. Connect compressed airline without regulation (if pressure exceed 13 bar regulate it to 13 bar) to the pressure air regulator set with G¼"...
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Fig. 8 * Add LOCTITE 577 to fittings Table 3 Part list Item Description Part number SFD dryer 640124 Male con. 22l-NPT ¾ ss 13643811 Nozzle rod 13120184 L-conn. 6520-8-¼ SS 12653020 Male con. R⅛-R¼ SS 12650090 Reducer con. 22/12l SS 12641920 Reducer con.
Perform operational check 1. Start-up mode consists of four 10-second intervals followed by normal operational 2-minute intervals for tower switching. 2. LED is on while left desiccant cartridge receives wet air and right desiccant cartridge regenerates. 3. Every two minutes the MLT switches, LED is off as left cartridge regenerates while right cartridge receives wet air. 4.
6. First start-up In order to warrant safety and proper functioning of the system, a person assigned by the operator must carry out the following inspections before start-up. Immediately eliminate detected deficiencies, if found. Deficiencies may be remedied by an authorized and qualified specialist only.
7. Operation MLT Air flow diagrams Fig. 10 1. Wet air enters desiccant bed 2. Air travels thru separator and upside of canister 3. Dried air leaves desiccant bed 4. Regen valve opens to allow air to flow freely 5. Air travels thru internal 3-micron filter 6.
< 8. Maintenance WARNING Relieve all system air pressure Careful and regular maintenance is required in order to detect and remedy possible faults in time. The operator must always determine the specific intervals according to the operating conditions, review them regularly, and adjust them where necessary.
Air control valve - MLT dryer systems “I” 6. Remove all remaining gasket material from valve housing and clean sump of valve house. #619925 (two air lines) 7. Position gasket and/or O-ring onto valve body. 8. Align adapter plate with holes onto valve body. Fig.
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4. Clean nut and check valve cavity thoroughly. 10. Install eight (8) socket head bolts and tighten to 5. Install new ball into cavity. 5-6 ft. lb /22.2-26.7 Nm. Torque. 6. Install spindle with spring pocket facing up into cavity. 11.
9. Cleaning 10. Faults, causes, and remedies 10.1 Basics Malfunctions, causes and remedies Cleaning should be carried out in accordance with the operator's WARNING own company rules, and cleaning agents and devices and the System pressure personal protective equipment to be used should likewise be Lubrication systems are pressurized during selected in accordance with those rules.
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NOTE Light air flow from either exhaust port (muffler) is normal and represents the regeneration cycle. Table 7 Inlet check valves Purge valves NOTE: Light air flow from either exhaust port (muffler) is normal and represents the regeneration cycle Fault Possible cause Remedy Item...
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Table 9 Fault Possible cause Remedy Item Inadequate air flow Desiccant cartridges require service Replace desiccant cartridges (volume) from dryer Freeze up in outdoor application – missing Replace heater service kit #619111 or malfunctioning heater (24 Vdc) Worn purge valve or dirt/foreign material Clean cavities and replace valve with 619702.
11.3 Operational checks 11. Repairs 1. Verify that dryer cycles properly thru the start-up, normal < operation and shut down mode. Default for start-up/shut-down WARNING is 2 quick cycles and normal operation is 2 mintute intervals. Risk of injury 2. Left LED is on while left desiccant cartridge regenerates and At a minimum, the following safety measures must right LED is on when right desiccant cartridge regenerates.
12. Shutdown, disposal 12.1 Temporary shutdown Temporary shutdowns should be done by a course of action to be defined by the operator. 12.2 Permanent shutdown, disassembly Permanent shutdown and disassembly of the product must be planned properly by the operator and conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
13. Spare parts Spare parts may be used exclusively for replacement of identical defective parts. Modifications with spare parts on existing products are not allowed. Fig. 16 Desiccant cartridges Adaptor Plates 3 micron (right & left) filters MicroLogic Timer Regeneration Valves Air Control Valve...
14. Appendix 14.1 AIRTEC EC Declaration of conformity Pneumatic Technology AIRTEC Pneumatics, Inc · 730 Racquet Club. Drive · Addison, Il. 60101 To Whom it may concern: RE: EC Declaration of Conformity (CE Mark) Relating to AIRTEC Valves. Please be advised that the portion of the European Union Directives which relates to AIRTEC valves is the EMC directive 2014/30/EU, as well as the low voltage directive 2014/35/EU: It is not necessary for the CE label to appear on all AIRTEC products.
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