FRIULAIR ACT ES 20-500, User Maintenance Manual And Spare Parts

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Safety rules
ACT ES 20 – 500 7 – EN
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. Improper installation can create dangerous
situations for personnel and/or damages to the machine could occur.
Only qualified personnel are authorized to service electrically powered devices. Before attempting
maintenance, the following conditions must be satisfied:
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Ensure that main power is off, machine is locked out, tagged for service and power cannot be
restored during service operations.
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Ensure that valves are shut and the air circuit is at atmospheric pressure. De-pressurize the
dryer.
These refrigerating air dryers contain R134a or R407C HFC type refrigerant fluid. Refer to the
specific paragraph - maintenance operation on the refrigerating circuit.
Warranty does not apply to any unit damaged by accident, modification, misuse, negligence or
misapplication. Unauthorized alterations will immediately void the warranty.
In case of fire, use an approved fire extinguisher, water is not an acceptable means in cases of
electrical fire.
3.3 Proper use of the dryer
This dryer has been designed, manufactured and tested for the purpose of separating the humidity normally
contained in compressed air. Any other use has to be considered improper.
The Manufacturer will not be responsible for any problem arising from improper use; the user will bear
responsibility for any resulting damage.
Moreover, the correct use requires the adherence to the installation instructions, specifically:
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Voltage and frequency of the main power.
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Pressure, temperature and flow-rate of the inlet air.
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Ambient temperature.
This dryer is supplied tested and fully assembled. The only operation left to the user is the connection to the
plant in compliance with the instructions given in the following chapters.
The purpose of the machine is the separation of water and eventual oil particles present in
compressed air.
The dried air cannot be used for breathing purposes or for operations leading to direct contact with
foodstuff.
This dryer is not suitable for the treatment of dirty air or of air containing solid particles.