Installing The Gastrac - Conair GasTrac User Manual

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NSTALLING THE
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AS RAC
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ISCONNECTING
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THE RYER
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ROCESS
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EATER
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NSTALLATION
WARNING: You are responsible for the
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structural integrity of this installation.
If you are installing the GasTrac on a mezzanine,
the host dryer or another device, be sure that the
mounting surface can support the weight of the
GasTrac. See the specification tables for weights.
CAUTION: Use a suitable lifting device to
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move the GasTrac.
The GasTrac models weigh up to 1,400 pounds.
Always use a forklift or other suitable lifting device
to move the unit. The GasTrac has been equipped
with forklift rails.
1
Move the GasTrac to the selected location.
Be sure to position the GasTrac so that you can easily:
Connect the gas and main power supplies.
Install the flue stack.
Connect process air hoses or lines between the host
dryer, GasTrac and drying hopper.
2
Secure the GasTrac to the mounting surface.
We have provided 1
the GasTrac for bolting the unit to a mounting surface.
You must disconnect the host dryer's process heater because
the GasTrac replaces it. You will need the wiring diagrams and
' instruction manuals for your host dryer to determine which
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wires to disconnect and which air lines to remove or reroute.
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1
Disconnect and lock out power to the host
dryer.
the dryer too cool down before continuing to Step 2.
2
Disconnect the electrical wires
dryer control and the process heating elements.
3
Disconnect and reroute the process air lines.
The host dryer's process air outlet must be connected to
the GasTrac instead of the drying hopper. To reduce the
pressure drop in the process air circuit, you may need to
remove the process heater or reroute process air lines with-
in the dryer to bypass the process heater. Refer to the man-
uals and diagrams that came with your dryer.
GasTrac Process Air Heater
3
/ -inch diameter holes in the base of
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If the dryer has been operating recently, wait for
between the host
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