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- Page 1 REFRIGERATED AIR DRYERS ACT 3T – 160T User’s Maintenance & Spare Parts Manual P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0...
- Page 2 Due to the continuous technical evolution, we reserve the right to introduce any necessary change without giving previous notice. Should you experience any trouble, or for further information, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best Regards, PILOT AIR COMPRESSORS https://www.pilotair.com.au/ Phone: 1300 667 579 Email: service@pilotair.com.au / spares@pilotair.com.au P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Electrical connections Condensate drain Start-up Preliminary operation First start-up Start-up and shut down Technical data Technical data ACT 3T – 12T 1/230/50-60 Technical data ACT 18T – 160T 1/230/50 Technical data ACT 18T – 160T 1/230/60 Technical description Control panel... - Page 4 9.2.3 ACT 80T – 100T 9.2.4 ACT 120T – 160T 9.2.5 Electric diagrams ACT 3T – 23T electronic instrument DMC15 9.3.1 ACT 30T – 60T electronic instrument DMC15 9.3.2 ACT 80T – 160T electronic instrument DMC15 9.3.3 ACT 3T – 23T electronic instrument DMC14 9.3.4...
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Page 5: Identification Plate
Identification Plate Identification plate The identification plate is located on the back of the dryer and shows all the primary data of the machine. This data should always be referred to when calling the manufacturer or distributor. The removal or alteration of the identification plate will void the warranty rights. -
Page 6: Safety Rules
Safety Rules Safety rules 3.1 Definition of the conventional signs used in this manual Carefully read instruction manual before attempting any service or maintenance procedures on the dryer. Caution warning sign. Risk of danger or possibility of damage to equipment, if related text is not followed properly. -
Page 7: Warnings
Safety Rules 3.2 Warnings Compressed air is a highly hazardous energy source. Never work on the dryer with pressure in the system. Never point the compressed air or the condensate drain outlet hoses towards anybody. The user is responsible for the proper installation of the dryer. Failure to follow instructions given in the “Installation chapter will void the warranty. -
Page 8: Instructions For The Use Of Pressure Equipment According To Ped Directive 2014/68/Eu
Safety Rules 3.4 Instructions for the use of pressure equipment according to PED directive 2014/68/EU To ensure the safe operation of pressure equipment, the user must conform strictly to the above directive and the following: 1. The equipment must only be operated within the temperature and pressure limits stated on the manufacturer’s data nameplate. -
Page 9: Installation
Installation Installation Transport Check for visible loss or damage, if no visible damage is found place the unit near to the installation point and unpack the contents. • To move the packaged unit we recommend using a suitable trolley or forklift truck. Hand carrying is not recommended. -
Page 10: Installation Site
Avoid any possible re-circulation of the exhaust cooling air. Protect the dryer from air drafts or forced cooling air conditions. Dryers models ACT 3T – 12T can be wall-mounted. See fixing dimensions on dimensional NOTE: drawings in the attachment section. -
Page 11: Installation Layout
Installation Installation layout 1 Air compressor 2 Aftercooler 3 Condensate separator 4 Pre-Filter (min. 5 micron) 5 By-pass group 6 Dryer 7 Compressed air tank 8 Final filter 9 Condensate drain In case of heavily polluted inlet air (ISO 8573.1 class 3.-.3 or worse quality), we recommend the additional installation of a pre-filter (5 micron minimum) to prevent a clogging of the heat exchanger. -
Page 12: Correction Factors
Installation 4.5 Correction factors 12 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 13: Connection To The Compressed Air System
Installation 4.6 Connection to the compressed air system Operations to be performed by qualified personnel only. Never work on system under pressure. The user is responsible to ensure that the dryer will never be operated with pressure exceeding the maximum pressure rating on the unit data tag. Over-pressurizing the dryer could be dangerous for both the operator and the unit. -
Page 14: Electrical Connections
Installation 4.7 Electrical connections Qualified personnel should carry out connecting unit to the main power. Be sure to check the local codes in your area. Before connecting the unit to the electrical supply, verify the data nameplate for the proper electrical information. Voltage tolerance is +/- 10%. -
Page 15: Start-Up
Start-up Start-up Preliminary operation Verify that the operating parameters match with the nominal values stated on the data nameplate of the dryer (voltage, frequency, air pressure, air temperature, ambient temperature, etc.). This dryer has been thoroughly tested, packaged and inspected prior to shipment. Nevertheless, the unit could be damaged during transportation, check the integrity of the dryer during first start-up and monitor operation during the first hours of operation. -
Page 16: Start-Up And Shut Down
Start-up Start-up and shut down Start-up (refer to paragraph 7.1 Control Panel) • Check the condenser for cleanliness • Turn ON the switch - pos. 1 on the control panel. • Ensure that electronic instrument is ON. • Wait a few minutes; verify that the DewPoint temperature displayed on electronic instrument is correct and that the condensate is regularly drained. -
Page 17: Technical Data
Technical Data Technical Data Technical data ACT 3T – 12T 1/230/50-60 17 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 18: Technical Data Act 18T - 160T 1/230/50
Technical Data Technical data ACT 18T – 160T 1/230/50 18 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 19: Technical Data Act 18T - 160T 1/230/60
Technical Data Technical data ACT 18T – 160T 1/230/60 19 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 20: Technical Description
7 Technical description 7.1 Control panel The control panel illustrated below is the only dryer-operator interface. ACT 3T – 23T instrument DMC15 (standard) ACT 30T – 160T instrument DMC15 (standard) ACT 3T – 23T instrument DMC14 (optional) ACT 30T – 160T instrument DMC14 (optional) -
Page 21: Flow Diagram
Technical Description 7.3 Flow diagram Standard Option Alu-Dry module Condenser 1a Air-to-air heat exchanger Condenser fan 1b Air-to-refrigerant heat exchanger Filter dryer 1c Condensate separator Capillary tube Temperature probe T1 – DewPoint Refrigerant pressure switch LPS (ACT 80T-160T) Condensate drain service valve Safety thermo switch TS Condensate drain strainer (ACT 30T-160T) -
Page 22: Refrigerating Compressor
Technical Description 7.4 Refrigerating Compressor The refrigerating compressor is the pump in the system, gas coming from the evaporator (low pressure side) is compressed up to the condensation pressure (high pressure side). The compressors utilized are manufactured by leading manufacturers and are designed for applications where high compression ratios and wide temperature changes are present. -
Page 23: Hot Gas By-Pass Valve
Technical Description 7.9 Hot Gas By-pass Valve This valve injects part of the hot gas (taken from the discharge side of the compressor) in the pipe between the evaporator and the suction side of the compressor, keeping the evaporation temperature/pressure constant at approx. -
Page 24: Electronic Instrument Dmc15 (Standard)
Technical Description 7.12 Electronic Instrument DMC 15 (Standard) 7.12.1 How to Switch On the Dryer Power the dryer and switch it on using the ON-OFF switch (pos.1 paragraph 7.1). ON is ON and the display shows the DewPoint temperature by During normal operation led means of two coloured areas (green and red) above a 10 Led display : •... -
Page 25: How To Control The Condenser Fan (Not Used)
Technical Description 7.12.4 How to Control the Condenser Fan (Not used) (Not Used) 7.12.5 How to Control the Drain Solenoid Valve Drain solenoid valve is activated (ON) for Ton seconds (standard 2 seconds) every Toff minutes (standard 1 minute). Led shows that condensate drain solenoid valve is ON. -
Page 26: Electronic Instrument Dmc14 (Optional)
Technical Description 7.13 Electronic Instrument DMC 14 (Optional) 7.13.1 How to Switch On the Dryer Power the dryer and switch it on using the ON-OFF switch (pos. 1 paragraph 7.1). During normal operation, the display shows the DewPoint temperature. The condensate drain test is always active using the button 7.13.2 How to Switch Off the Dryer Switch it off using the ON-OFF switch (pos. -
Page 27: How To Control The Drain Solenoid Valve
Technical Description 7.13.5 How to Control the Drain Solenoid Valve 7.13.6 Operation of the Failure / Alarm Dry Contact 7.13.7 How to Change the Operating Parameters – SETUP menu The setup menu can be used to change the dryer’s operating parameters. Only qualified personnel must be allowed to access to the setup menu. -
Page 28: Electronic Drainer (Optional)
Technical Description 7.14 Electronic Drainer (Optional) Instead of the usual drain system (a solenoid valve controlled by means of electronic instrument); an electronic level controlled drainer can be installed as option. This drainer consists of a condensate accumulator where a capacitive sensor continuously checking liquid level is placed: as soon as the accumulator is filled, the sensor passes a signal to the electronic control and a diaphragm solenoid valve will open to discharge the condensate. -
Page 29: Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Spare Parts And Dismantling
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Spare Parts and Dismantling Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Spare Parts & Dismantling 8.1 Checks and Maintenance 29 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Spare Parts and Dismantling 8.2 Troubleshooting 30 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... - Page 31 Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Spare Parts and Dismantling 31 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0...
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Page 33: Spare Parts
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Spare Parts and Dismantling 8.3 Spare Parts The suggested spare parts list will enable you to promptly intervene in case of abnormal operation, so avoid to wait for the spares delivery. In case of failure of other parts, for example, inside the refrigerating circuit, the replacement must be worked out by a refrigerating system specialist or in our factory. -
Page 34: Maintenance Operation On The Refrigeration Circuit
Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Spare Parts and Dismantling 8.4 Maintenance Operation on the Refrigeration Circuit Maintenance and service on refrigerating systems must be carried out only by certified refrigerating engineer only, according to local rules. All the refrigerant of the system must be recovered for its recycling, reclamation or destruction. Do not dispose the refrigerant fluid in the environment. -
Page 35: Attachments
Attachments Attachments Exploded views – List of Components Electric Diagrams – List of Components 35 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 36: Dryers Dimensions
Attachments 9.1 Dryer Dimensions 9.1.1 ACT 3T – 12T 36 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 37: Act 18T - 40T
Attachments 9.1.2 ACT 18T – 40T 37 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 38: Act 55T - 60T
Attachments 9.1.3 ACT 55T – 60T 38 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 39: Act 80T - 100T
Attachments 9.1.4 ACT 80T – 100T 39 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 40: Act 120T - 160T
Attachments 9.1.5 ACT 120T – 160T 40 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 41: Exploded Views
Attachments 9.2 Exploded Views 9.2.1 ACT 3T – 12T 41 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 42: Act 18T - 40T
Attachments 9.2.2 ACT 18T – 40T 42 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 43: Act 55T - 60T
Attachments 9.2.3 ACT 55T – 60T 43 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 44: Act 80T - 100T
Attachments 9.2.4 ACT 80T - 100T 44 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 45: Act 120T - 160T
Attachments 9.2.5 ACT 120T - 160T 45 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 46: Electric Diagrams
Attachments 9.3 Electric Diagrams 9.3.1 ACT 3T – 23T Electronic Instrument DMC15 46 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 47: Act 30T - 60T Electronic Instrument Dmc15
Attachments 9.3.2 ACT 30T – 60T Electronic Instrument DMC15 47 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 48: Act 80T - 160T Electronic Instrument Dmc15
Attachments 9.3.3 ACT 80T – 160T Electronic Instrument DMC15 48 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 49: Act 3T - 23T Electronic Instrument Dmc14
Attachments 9.3.4 ACT 3T – 23T Electronic Instrument DMC14 49 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 50: Act 30T - 60T Electronic Instrument Dmc14
Attachments 9.3.5 ACT 30T - 60T Electronic Instrument DMC14 50 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 51: Act 80T - 160T Electronic Instrument Dmc14
Attachments 9.3.6 ACT 80T - 160T Electronic Instrument DMC14 51 | P a g e 7425MUM217_EN_05.0... -
Page 52: Declaration "Ce" Of Conformity
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Page 53: Pilot Air Warranty Conditions
Warranty Pilot Air Compressors Pty Ltd manufactured goods - 1 Year Warranty and 3 Year Warranty (where applicable) (DATE) Pilot Air Compressors Pty Ltd (Pilot Air) warrants to the first purchaser of goods (manufactured by it) (Product) from Pilot Air and the last purchaser prior to installation that, subject to compliance with the Conditions of Warranties below that: 1. - Page 54 Pilot Air literature. To obtain copies of such literature go to www.pilotair.com.au or telephone Pilot Air on (02) 9648 3099; If the claimant chooses to rely upon any warranty specified herein the claimant’s sole remedy under the warranty for breach of the warranty is (at Pilot Air’s option) that Pilot Air will either supply...
- Page 55 Warranty All defective parts that are the subject of a claim under any warranty specified herein become the property of Pilot Air. The warranties specified herein do not apply to the following parts or conditions and cannot be relied upon in the situation whereby: any Pilot Air product or part has been subject to misuse, negligence, accidental damage, improper or inadequate use, inadequate maintenance or improper storage or been operated under unusual conditions or continuously under excessive load;...
- Page 56 For more information or to make a claim under any warranty specified herein please telephone Pilot Air on (02) 9648 3099, email Pilot Air via our website: http://www.pilotair.com.au or write to Pilot Air at: Pilot Air Compressors Pty Ltd 115 Beaconsfield Road...
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