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Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual

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1.1 Introduction

To ensure maximum performance and safe operation of an 

Aircel refrigerated dryer covered by this manual, everyone 

involved with the dryer’s installation, operation, and 

maintenance must read and carefully follow the instructions 

in this manual.

1.2  Safety Signal Words

Throughout this manual, signal words are present to advise 
of safety precautions and/or standard practices. Obey these 
signal words as defined below:

DANGER!

 

- Indicates an imminently hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING!

 - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION!

 - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation 

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate 
injury.

NOTICE

 -

 

used to address practices not related to personal 

injury.

1.3  General Safety Procedures

•  Improper installation, operation, or maintenance may 

contribute to conditions in the work area or facility that 

could result in personal injury and product or property 

damage. Check that all equipment is properly selected 

and sized for the intended use. 

•  Consult and comply with national and local codes 

relating to fire or explosion and all other appropriate 

codes when determining the location and operation of 

this equipment.

•  Safe and efficient operation of the unit depends on 

proper installation.  

•  Authorities with jurisdiction should be consulted 

before installing to verify local codes and installation 

procedures.  In the absence of such codes, install unit 

according to the National Electric Code, NFPA No. 

70-latest edition.

• 

A qualified installation and service agent must complete 

installation and service of this equipment.

• 

DO NOT

 weld on / to pressure vessel or modify it in any 

way.

• 

DO NOT

 remove, modify, or adjust protective or safety 

devices.

• 

Lock out power supply and depressurize system before 

performing maintenance or service work.

• 

DO NOT

 operate the equipment with the control panel 

door open.

1.4  Refrigerant Safety Precautions

1.4.1  INHALATION, SKIN, & EYE IRRITANT:

• 

Use proper safety and protective equipment, including 
chemical safety goggles or face shield and impervious 
gloves when handling refrigerants.

• 

Exercise care to ensure that liquid refrigerant does not 
come in contact with your skin or eyes.

• 

DO NOT SMOKE.

• 

Ventilation in work area must be adequate to keep the 
concentration of refrigerant below 1,000 ppm.

SECTION 1:

 

SAFETY

CAUTION!

Misuse / modification hazard

Misuse  or  modification  of  this  equipment  may  result 
in personal injury.

Do not misuse or modify this equipment under any 
conditions.

NOTICE

For optimum performance, use only Aircel replacement 
parts.

Summary of Contents for AES Series

Page 1: ...and applies to VF DHT and AES Series refrigerated air dryers until next revision of this manual Copyright December 2017 Aircel LLC All rights reserved WARRANTY NOTICE Failure to follow the instructio...

Page 2: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual ii DRYER DATA SHEET Model Number Serial Number Date of Manufacture Ship Date Installation Date Customer Address Customer City State Zip Othe...

Page 3: ...Drain 13 Section 4 Operation 14 4 1 Operating Procedures 14 4 2 Short Term Shut Down 14 4 3 Shut Down Emergency 14 Section 5 Controllers AES Series 15 5 1 Home Screen 15 5 2 Status Screen 16 5 3 Info...

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Page 5: ...explosion and all other appropriate codes when determining the location and operation of this equipment Safe and efficient operation of the unit depends on proper installation Authorities with jurisdi...

Page 6: ...trical or other energy source would cause personal injury or equipment damage The power source on any machine shall be locked out by each employee doing the work except when motion is necessary during...

Page 7: ...d restore power However when the authorized person who applied the lock is unavailable to remove it her or his Supervisor may remove padlock s and lock out hasp s and restore power only if it is first...

Page 8: ...pressure refrigerant passes through the evaporator heat flows from the compressed air to the refrigerant causing the boiling to continue until all refrigerant is vaporized Refrigerant gas is returned...

Page 9: ...rm saturated incoming air This counter flow action assures high temperature differential throughout the heat exchanger resulting in a more effective heat transfer Condenser Compressor Expansion Valve...

Page 10: ...loaded state time and one unloaded state time The duration of these states is determined by a closed loop controller which monitors the temperature of the evaporator The controller is set to have a cy...

Page 11: ...ressure of refrigerant suctions gauge to determine if refrigerant has leaked during transit If the gauge reading does not match that mentioned on the serial plate label immediately contact Technical S...

Page 12: ...ptional system configuration Install a dryer bypass or isolation valve to allow isolation of the dryer for service and maintenance without interrupting the compressed air flow 6 Minimum recommended fi...

Page 13: ...100 F 38 C 3 4 2 COOLING WATER REQUIREMENTS WATER COOLED CONDENSING UNITS Cooling water is required for water cooled refrigerant condensers scfm rated model 100 and up The user is responsible for pipi...

Page 14: ...1 600 7 6 000 2 000 10 6 000 Model by SCFM Rating Refrigeration HP Cooling Air Flow cfm 20 0 33 300 40 0 50 350 50 0 50 350 75 0 75 525 100 0 75 525 125 1 25 750 TABLE 3 1 Air Cooled Cooling Air Flow...

Page 15: ...4 4 50 5 C F 400 2 5 5 50 6 C F 500 600 3 50 8 9 10 C F 800 5 8 9 10 C F 1 000 5 13 14 50 16 C F 1 200 6 14 16 18 C F 1 600 7 18 20 22 C F 2 000 10 26 29 32 C F TABLE 3 4 Water Cooled Water Flow Requi...

Page 16: ...age to the dryer heat exchanger and other components 6 Check the air system piping connections and dryer system connections for leaks at this time Repair and retest any leaks 7 Verify that all instrum...

Page 17: ...can now be slowly opened to supply clean dry compressed air to the facility 10 After start up and approximately one month of service check that all piping and fittings are tight and free of leaks 3 6...

Page 18: ...e by turning the unit off at the dryer or at the main disconnect switch Once power is removed from the dryer system the dryer must be isolated from the compressed air stream to avoid a refrigeration c...

Page 19: ...e unit SUCTION F Shows the suction temperature of the unit DISCHARGE PSI Shows the discharge pressure of the unit DISCHARGE F Shows the discharge temperature of the unit DRYER LOAD Shows the percentag...

Page 20: ...MAIN SCREEN Navigates to the main screen INFO SCREEN Navigates to the info screen ALARM SCREEN Navigates to the alarm status screen ALARM LOG Navigates to the alarm log screen 5 2 Status Screen The s...

Page 21: ...navigating to the file manager button and pressing the run button with the AES_STD program highlighted 5 5 Alarm Log Screen The alarm screen shows the status of each alarm Green indicates no alarm an...

Page 22: ...rm is cleared MAIN SCREEN Navigates to the main screen INFO SCREEN Navigates to the info screen ALARM LOG Navigates to the alarm log screen CLEAR LIST Clears the alarm log Up Arrow Scrolls up through...

Page 23: ...ntenance log To reach a field service technician or for technical support please call the number on the manual back cover SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE WARNING Electric Shock Hazard This machine is connected...

Page 24: ...ir from the air dryer 2 Remove the filter bowl by turning the bowl 1 4 turn counter clockwise be sure the O ring is in place on the top half of the oil filter housing and that the O ring seats properl...

Page 25: ...r maintenance work Prior to performing any maintenance on the dryer all personnel are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with the equipment by reading the entire contents of this operation man...

Page 26: ...Airflow or conditions in excess of dryer capacity High ambient temperature 100 F Provide adequate WARNING Electric Shock Hazard This machine is connected to high voltage power which can cause severe e...

Page 27: ...tream of dryer If the unit is equipped with automatic drain override switch push manual override button to test drain flow Ensure automatic electronic timer if applicable is functioning properly Ensur...

Page 28: ...a water or oil problem downstream from the dryer can be identified by an inadvertent action or inaction by the operator Dryer not turned on before air usage By pass valves in wrong position Air usage...

Page 29: ...to plugged or dirty condenser coil high pressure Clean condensing coil and ensure adequate ventilation of unit Refrigeration compressor cycles on off and cannot maintain suction pressure Check condens...

Page 30: ...supply voltage must be within 8 to 12 of rating on the serial plate label Low water flow or pressure to water cooled condenser Check water flow and or pressure and adjust according to specifications...

Page 31: ...ompressor mounting to loosen Check all mounting bolts on compressor and tighten Cabinet panels or support beams loosened during shipping Check all screws and bolts on dryer system and tighten Loose mo...

Page 32: ...operation Faulty heat exchanger compressed air leaking into refrigeration circuit Repair or replace evaporator or heat exchanger and recharge with refrigerant Low refrigeration circuit head pressure...

Page 33: ...ntact Technical Support for assistance Refrigeration expansion valve or TXV adjustment fitting out of adjustment and is not feeding enough refrigerant to evaporator Contact Technical Support for assis...

Page 34: ...h pressure Clean condensing coil and ensure adequate ventilation of unit Refrigeration compressor cycles on off and cannot maintain suction pressure Check condensing coil for dirt or debris that could...

Page 35: ...of rating on the serial plate label Low water flow or pressure to water cooled condenser Check water flow and or pressure and adjust according to specifications Contact Technical Support for assistanc...

Page 36: ...mounting bolts on compressor and tighten Cabinet panels or support beams loosened during shipping Check all screws and bolts on dryer system and tighten Loose mounting bolts bent fan blade or worn be...

Page 37: ...r operation Faulty heat exchanger compressed air leaking into refrigeration circuit Repair or replace evaporator or heat exchanger and recharge with refrigerant Low refrigeration circuit head pressure...

Page 38: ...Contact Technical Support for assistance Refrigeration expansion valve or TXV adjustment fitting out of adjustment and is not feeding enough refrigerant to evaporator Contact Technical Support for ass...

Page 39: ...Code Three Phase Scroll 1 Discharge temperatures trip 2 System trip 3 Short cycling 4 Locked rotor 5 Open circuit 6 Missing phase 7 Reverse phase 8 Welded contactor 9 Low voltage 10 Lost communication...

Page 40: ...phase 60Hz Refrigerant type R 134A R 404A Chemical Composition HFC All Models R 134a R 404a Parameter Description Air Pressure Air Inlet Temperature Ambient Temperature Evaporator Temperature Suction...

Page 41: ...Power supply 115 230 460 Volt single or three phase 60Hz Refrigerant type R 134A Chemical Composition HFC All Models R 134a Parameter Description Air Pressure Air Inlet Temperature Ambient Temperatur...

Page 42: ...ir Inlet Temperature Ambient Temperature Evaporator Temperature Suction Gauge Reading Discharge Gauge Reading Optimum 100 psig 100 F 100 F 35 42 F 75 90 psig 290 400 psig Maximum 200 psig 140 F 120 F...

Page 43: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 39 APPENDIX B WIRING DIAGRAMS B 1 VF Series Models 10 75 scfm 1 Phase 120 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 44: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 40 B 1 VF Series Models 250 300 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 45: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 41 B 1 VF Series Models 400 2 000 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 46: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 42 B 2 DHT Series Model 20 scfm 1 Phase 115 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 47: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 43 B 2 DHT Series Models 40 100 scfm 1 Phase 115 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 48: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 44 B 2 DHT Series Model 125 scfm 1 Phase 115 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 49: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 45 B 3 AES Series Air Cooled Models 600 2 000 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 50: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 46 B 3 AES Series Air Cooled Models 600 2 000 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 51: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 47 B 3 AES Series Air Cooled Models 600 2 000 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 52: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 48 B 3 AES Series Air Cooled Models 600 2 000 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 53: ...TERMINAL BLOCK GRAY J3 5 AG3933672 3 TERMINAL BLOCK BLUE J3 6 AG3253101 4 TERMINAL BLOCK GREEN YELLOW J3 7 AG3251901 6 END ANCHOR 8 AG3480612 3 TERMINAL BLOCK GRAY J10 9 AG3480613 1 TERMINAL BLOCK GR...

Page 54: ...ECL PART QTY DESCRIPTION 13 AG3934264 1 ENCLOSURE 16x16x6 14 AG3992107 1 C400 HMI DISPLAY 15 AG3939622 1 SWITCH 2 POSITION 16 AG3939623 1 LIGHT PILOT 120VAC GREEN 17 AG3939624 1 LIGHT PILOT 120VAC RED...

Page 55: ...UPPLY 24VDC 30 WATTS AG3948855 1 RELAY DPDT AG3939622 1 SWITCH 2 POSITION AG3939623 1 LIGHT PILOT 120VAC GREEN AIRECL PART QTY DESCRIPTION AG3287701 2 CONNECTOR CONDUIT 90 3 8 AG3313601 2 CONNECTOR CO...

Page 56: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 52 B 4 AES Series Water Cooled Models 600 2 000 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 57: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 53 B 4 AES Series Water Cooled Models 600 2 000 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 58: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 54 B 4 AES Series Water Cooled Models 600 2 000 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 59: ...VF DHT AES Series Manual Refrigerated Air Dryer User Manual 55 B 4 AES Series Water Cooled Models 600 2 000 scfm 3 Phase 460 Volt 60 Hz...

Page 60: ...TERMINAL BLOCK GRAY J3 5 AG3933672 3 TERMINAL BLOCK BLUE J3 6 AG3253101 4 TERMINAL BLOCK GREEN YELLOW J3 7 AG3251901 6 END ANCHOR 8 AG3480612 3 TERMINAL BLOCK GRAY J10 9 AG3480613 1 TERMINAL BLOCK GR...

Page 61: ...CL PART QTY DESCRIPTION 13 AG3934264 1 ENCLOSURE 16x16x6 14 AG3992107 1 C400 HMI DISPLAY 15 AG3939622 1 SWITCH 2 POSITION 16 AG3939623 1 LIGHT PILOT 120VAC GREEN 17 AG3939624 1 LIGHT PILOT 120VAC RED...

Page 62: ...UPPLY 24VDC 30 WATTS AG3948855 1 RELAY DPDT AG3939622 1 SWITCH 2 POSITION AG3939623 1 LIGHT PILOT 120VAC GREEN AIRECL PART QTY DESCRIPTION AG3287701 2 CONNECTOR CONDUIT 90 3 8 AG3313601 2 CONNECTOR CO...

Page 63: ...the liquid may cause frostbite Overexposure to vapors by inhalation may cause dizziness and loss of concentration At higher levels central nervous system depression and cardiac arrhythmia may result f...

Page 64: ...cal regulations Reclaim by distillation or remove to a permitted waste disposal facility CARCINOGENICITY Ingredients found on one of the OSHA designated carcinogen lists are listed below INGREDIENT NA...

Page 65: ...Y 1 OTHER EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Appropriate for combustibles in the area SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Use water spray to cool containers Self contained breathing apparatus SCBA is required if cylind...

Page 66: ...loves leather should provide adequate protection If prolonged contact with the liquid or gas is anticipated insulated gloves constructed of PVA neoprene or butyl rubber should be used Any contaminated...

Page 67: ...as lighted cigarettes flames hot spots or welding may yield toxic and or corrosive decomposition products INCOMPATIBILITIES Under specific conditions e g very high temperatures and or appropriate pres...

Page 68: ...g The information offered here is for the product as shipped Use and or alterations to the product such as mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and...

Page 69: ...sted for state right to know purposes INGREDIENT NAME WEIGHT COMMENT No ingredients listed in this section ADDITIONAL REGULATORY INFORMATION R 134A is subject to U S Environmental Protection Agency Cl...

Page 70: ...the liquid may cause frostbite Overexposure to vapors by inhalation may cause dizziness and loss of concentration At higher levels central nervous system depression and cardiac arrhythmia may result f...

Page 71: ...20 F 50 C Do not store in damp areas DISPOSAL Comply with Federal State and local regulations Reclaim by distillation or remove to a permitted waste disposal facility CARCINOGENICITY Ingredients found...

Page 72: ...IES FLASH POINT No flash point FLASH POINT METHOD Not applicable AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE not determined UPPER FLAME LIMIT volume in air None LOWER FLAME LIMIT volume in air None FLAME PROPAGATION RAT...

Page 73: ...lated area of low fire risk and keep out of direct sunlight Protect cylinder and its fittings from physical damage Storage in subsurface locations should be avoided Close valve tightly after use and w...

Page 74: ...AL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE Clear colorless liquid and vapor PHYSICAL STATE Liquefied gas gas at ambient temperatures MOLECULAR WEIGHT 97 6 ODOR Faint ethereal odor SPECIFIC GRAVITY water 1...

Page 75: ...50 000 ppm Subchronic inhalation rat NOEL 50 000 ppm Chronic NOEL 10 000 ppm HFC 143a Teratogenic NOEL rat and rabbit 50 000 ppm Subchronic inhalation NOEL rat 50 000 ppm OTHER DATA HFC 125 HFC 134a N...

Page 76: ...NCES CONTROL ACT TSCA TSCA INVENTORY STATUS Components listed on the TSCA inventory OTHER TSCA ISSUES None SARA TITLE III CERCLA Reportable Quantities RQs and or Threshold Planning Quantities TPQs exi...

Page 77: ...covered Contains Pentafluoroethane HFC 125 1 1 1 Trifluoroethane HFC 143a and 1 1 1 2 Tetrafluoroethane HFC 134a greenhouse gases which may contribute to global warming 16 OTHER INFORMATION DISCLAIMER...

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