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Power 

 

 

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Connect electrical power at rotary disconnect located at control panel end of chamber

iDRY Turbo User Manual

© 2021 iDRY, LLC

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Electrical and plumbing installations should be performed by certified 

professionals based on local building codes only.

TURBO - 480VAC 3PH, 60Amps

TURBO MINI - 208-240VAC 1PH, 40Amps

Summary of Contents for MINI

Page 1: ...TURBO MINI USER MANUAL iDRY LLC 2nd Edition Please visit our Youtube page for helpful technical videos iDRY Youtube Contact Technical Support 800 406 1887 x2 iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 1 ...

Page 2: ...ering Up 18 Heating System Water Filling Procedure 19 Boiler Setup and water fill procedure Gas Boiler Only 20 Heating Plates Water Filling Procedure 21 Water System Test 22 Using the Press Bladder 23 Closing the Door 24 Starting the Kiln 25 Kiln Monitoring 25 Unloading the Kiln 26 Unloading the Kiln Check Moisture Content 26 SYSTEM SETUP 27 TOOLS 27 SCREEN 1 SETUP PARAMETERS 28 SCREEN 2 SETUP PAR...

Page 3: ...31 Initial Moisture Content 31 Mixing Species 32 Mixing Thickness 32 Frozen Lumber 32 Drying Interruptions 32 Troubleshooting 33 Troubleshooting and Alarms 33 Warning labels 36 Terms and Conditions 37 iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 3 ...

Page 4: ...iDRY dryer will with proper maintenance provide long term satisfactory service To obtain the best use of your iDRY dryer please read this manual carefully It will help you become familiar with the operation of the equipment and contains helpful information regarding installation operation maintenance and troubleshooting We hope you find this manual to be helpful in producing the high quality lumbe...

Page 5: ...WARNING THE VOLTAGES INSIDE THE CONTROL BOX ARE HIGH ENOUGH TO CAUSE DEATH IF YOU COME IN CONTACT WITH THEM iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 5 Main Power 480 VAC 3 Phase 60HZ 60 Amps Water Supply Managed Water 70 Deg F 21 C or less with avg flow of 0 75 Gallons per Minute 2 8 Liters per minute MIN 50 PSI Water Chemistry Managed water is water that is safe for use with Aluminum and routinely ch...

Page 6: ... is water that is safe for use with Aluminum and routinely checked and tested Drains Air Gap included required 2inch 51mm PVC Connection 2 drains Installation Environment Above freezing dry space For best operating performance ambient temperature should be kept at 70 F 15 5 C Remote Connection Ethernet Cable 200 Feet 60 Meters max Lumber Load Capacity 17ft long x 48 inches wide x 55 inches tall Eq...

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Page 11: ...er is pre shimmed 1 2inch 1 27cm 4 Remove the ratchet Straps then remove Track Trolley and Bridge sections from chamber Set aside the cardboard box 4 The two pieces on top are called the track bridge extensions 5 Match up the track bridges to the chamber and the track frame using the two alignment tabs 6 Adjust the track feet so that both the track and bridge are level leading up to the kiln chamb...

Page 12: ... the chamber to the opposite far end of the track It is imperative that the tracks on the track frame and extensions are in alignment with the track in the chamber Failure to do so will result in the trolley coming off the tracks iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 12 ...

Page 13: ...lls easily all the way in and out of the kiln chamber For door operation you will need to move the track bridge extensions For best results mark the floor where the track and bridge sections are lined up or permanently affix the track frame to the floor iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 13 ...

Page 14: ...re you will connect the managed water supply to the connection port The fitting is a 1 2 NPT female brass fitting Managed water is water that is safe for use with Aluminum and routinely checked and tested 11 Connect vessel drain with air gap 2 PVC 51mm to your facilities drain 12 Connect vacuum pump drain with air gap 2 PVC 51mm to your facilities drain iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 14 Elec...

Page 15: ... place and align holes and install mounting hardware 3 Connect the clear plastic vacuum hose from the vacuum pump to the condenser via the stainless steel union 4 Once the condenser is secure you can feed the power cable provided to make an electrical connection at the junction box iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 15 ...

Page 16: ...re power cable is free from lifting straps 2 Lift crane into place and hinge up black paint mark on crane with mounting plate on kiln 3 Bolts should be torqued to 250 ft lbs 4 Refer to crane manual for further information and safety instructions iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 16 ...

Page 17: ...located at control panel end of chamber iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 17 Electrical and plumbing installations should be performed by certified professionals based on local building codes only TURBO 480VAC 3PH 60Amps TURBO MINI 208 240VAC 1PH 40Amps ...

Page 18: ...owering Up iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 18 19 At Control Panel turn rotary disconnect switch to power up machine 20 Allow Touch Screen to power up Press the ACCEPT button to reach the MAIN screen ...

Page 19: ...on Press the Help button then Tools button Press the Fill Water button This will turn on the water fill valve 6 Watch the hose as air then water comes out of the hose connections Keep running until only water is flowing Allow water to flow for several minutes 7 Disconnect the hose connection Do not turn off the fill button until the hose is disconnected 8 Repeat procedure for the right side but use...

Page 20: ...he left isolation valve is closed 4 Turn on the water fill valve from the display screen on the TOOLS page 5 Water will enter the boiler and dump out of the drain valve 6 Allow to run water for a few seconds then close the drain and open the left isolation valve 7 Make sure the boiler is turned ON and ready it will be told to fire during the water system test 8 Monitor the boiler during the water ...

Page 21: ...ing step gently shake and tilt the plate to help air pockets escape 6 Disconnect drain hose and wait several minutes This will build up pressure 7 Re connect drain hose and allow water to flow for several minutes 8 During this filling step gently shake and tilt the plate to help air pockets escape 9 Disconnect drain hose and repeat filling until all air is removed 10 Always disconnect the drain ho...

Page 22: ...creen change the vacuum set point to 32 and water temperature set point to 60 7 Press the Start button and allow water to circulate for 20 Mins 8 During this time navigate to the status screen and check that date pressure is between 20 and 30 PSI 9 After 20 minutes change the water temperature set point to 120 Degs F and run for another 30 mins During this time check that the temperature is rising...

Page 23: ...your lumber pack into the kiln connect the bladder hose to the connector located top left side of the kiln chamber The bladder will not inflate if not connected to this port 3 When finished drying a load of lumber you can use the provided fittings to deflate your bladder for ease of rolling load out of the kiln 4 WARNING Only use press bladder with a full load Bladder Hose connection WARNING ONLY ...

Page 24: ... hand wheels until rubber gasket contacts chamber sealing surface DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN HANDWHEELS AND NEVER TIGHTEN HANDWHEELS WHEN CHAMBER IS IN OPERATION UNDER VACUUM WARNING CHAMBER IS A CONFINED SPACE NO PERSONS SHALL ENTER THE CHAMBER WITHOUT A TRUSTED BUDDY TO SUPERVISE AND ENSURE NO PERSONS ARE IN THE CHAMBER WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED OR WHEN THE MACHINERY IS IN OPERATION WARNING DO NOT TIGHTEN...

Page 25: ...hickness and more 5 Drying time will vary by species 4 4 maple will take approximately four to six 4 6 days to dry Each additional inch would take an additional 3 days Some species will take longer 6 See section SYSTEM SETUP for parameter settings 1 The operator should spend a few minutes at the kiln each day to monitor the drying process and functionality of the equipment 2 The vacuum pump may on...

Page 26: ...t bladder hose and connect the vent adapter 8 If the bladder is inflated and pressing against the ceiling close the door and pull a vacuum to deflate Running the vacuum for about 10 mins should deflate the bladder enough 9 Disconnect all rubber water hoses and Install the two track bridge extensions 10 Connect to the bottom cart and pull the load out Never pull on the plates iDRY Turbo User Manual...

Page 27: ... screen LOW POWER This button can be used for reduced heating and slower drying FILL WATER This button is only used to fill the main system with water CONTINUE TO DRAIN This button can be used to continuously run the drain cycle LOAD DEFAULTS This button will load all default settings INTERNET This button can be used to help diagnose internet connectivity issues DATE TIME This button can be used t...

Page 28: ...et point It is possible that the maximum temperature is not reached until the very end of the drying process and can be used as a drying indicator HEAT POWER Can be used to limit the temperature rise HEAT DELTA Set point is used to control the temperature rise The temperature entering the kiln IN is kept within this delta to the temperature exiting the kiln OUT This is known as the Delta T or drop...

Page 29: ...pump discharge Since vacuum has very little air the most heat transfer will be because of steam If the water temperature is high and the exhaust temperature is low then it can be determined that the wood is dryer During the process this exhaust temperature can be monitored from the status screen and the trend graphs The conditions of water temperature and exhaust temperature need to be met for the...

Page 30: ...s Setup 3 Press the Right Arrow and again press the Right Arrow VACUUM CONTROL Should not be adjusted unless instructed to do so by iDRY Systems WATER FLOW CALIBRATION Should not be adjusted unless instructed to do so by iDRY Systems PAD LOCK Button is only used by iDRY Systems iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 30 ...

Page 31: ... cables Reducing Degrade Drying slower can reduce degrade Use LOW POWER mode or lower temperature set point until the lumber is below 25 Moisture Content Only load Oak that is below 25 MC Even below 25 Oak can have significant degrade so caution is advised Winter vs Summer The kiln is designed to operate most efficiently in an operating environment of 70 Degs F If your space is colder in the winte...

Page 32: ...r that is frozen should be either thawed in warm storage prior to startup or a warmup stage should be performed in the process before vacuum is applied Drying Interruptions Interruptions in the drying process from checking the wood maintenance or any other interruption causing the kiln to lose temperature and pressure for more than 2 hours will exponentially increase the drying time and may cause ...

Page 33: ...lt Reset starter No water to the pump Check water connection and flow rate Pump is seized Using the seized pump instructions You will need to rotate the motor internal to the pump Vacuum pump runs but no vacuum in chamber Door not closed Verify there is no obstruction between the door gasket and kiln verify the door is closed tightly No water to the pump Verify you have the proper water pressure g...

Page 34: ... water flow meter verify the display is showing water flow Alarm Vac Pump Starter Fault Power Fluctuation Reset the motor starter Over current on motor Reset the motor starter Seized vacuum pump Using the seized pump instructions You will need to rotate the motor internal to the pump Alarm High Temperature Temp Probe not Reading Loose Connection on CO 04RTD Module R1 R1 and R1C or R2 R2 and R2C Ba...

Page 35: ...ing drying Use low power mode Initial moisture content too high for drying species Air dry to 25 core moisture content Wood moisture content uneven Temperature rise was too fast Use low power mode Uneven lumber thickness Check lumber thickness before stacking Air pockets in heating system Repeat fill procedure Heating plate hose not connected Check hose connections Wood has honeycombed Initial moi...

Page 36: ...ning labels iDRY Turbo User Manual 2021 iDRY LLC 36 Refer to Operators Manual Burn Hazard Risk of Electrical Shock Shut off machine before servicing General Warning Confined space Buddy system is required ...

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