ALTEC AIR, LLC
P550W Series Air Dryers User’s Guide
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P011658 – Rev. S
3. Table of Contents
1. Welcome & Congratulations ....................... 3
2. Introduction .................................................. 3
3. Table of Contents .......................................... 4
4. Safety & Warning Information ................... 6
5. Overview & Specifications ........................... 8
5.1 Product Description ................................. 8
5.2 Key Features ............................................ 8
5.3 P550W Series Air Dryer Models ............. 8
5.4 Technical Specifications .......................... 9
5.5 Dryer Function Overview ...................... 10
6. Installing Your Dryer ................................. 11
6.1 Safety & Warning Information .............. 11
6.2 Before You Begin .................................. 12
6.3 Included Contents .................................. 13
6.4 Required Tools and Materials ................ 13
6.5 Installation Steps .................................... 14
6.6 Installation Checklist ............................. 21
7. Registering Your Dryer.............................. 22
8. Operating Your Dryer ............................... 23
8.1 Safety & Warning Information .............. 23
8.2 Depressurizing the Dryer ....................... 24
8.3 Powering the Dryer ON & OFF ............. 24
8.4 Using the Front Panel Display ............... 25
8.5 Identifying Dryer Alarms ...................... 27
8.6 Accessing the Setup Menu ..................... 29
8.7 Using the System Setup Menu ............... 30
8.8 Using the Alarm Setup Menu ................ 36
8.9 Connecting to Common Alarm Terminals
..................................................................... 46
8.10 Connecting to Power Fail Alarm
Terminals ..................................................... 46
8.11 Connecting via Web Browser .............. 47
8.12 Using the Status Screen ....................... 48
8.13 Using the Configuration Screen ........... 50
8.14 Using the Event Screen ........................ 51
8.15 Using the Firmware Screen .................. 52
8.16 Connecting via SNMP ......................... 53
9. Testing Your Dryer .................................... 54
9.1 Safety & Warning Information .............. 54
9.2 Measuring Compressor Amp Draw ....... 55
9.3 Measuring Compressor Voltage ............ 56
9.4 Measuring Incoming Voltage ................ 57
9.5 Testing Consistent Heatless Dryer
Cycling......................................................... 58
9.6 Testing Unloader Valve ......................... 60
9.7 Measuring Heatless Dryer Solenoid
Voltage......................................................... 61
9.8 Testing ................................................... 62
9.9 Air Dryer Fan ......................................... 62
9.10 Testing Compressor ON/OFF Cycling 63
9.11 Testing High Compressor Last Run
Time Alarm .................................................. 64
9.12 Testing Humidity Alarm and System
Shutdown ..................................................... 65
9.13 Testing High Outlet Pressure Alarm .... 67
9.14 Testing Low Outlet Pressure Alarm..... 68
9.15 Testing Air Fittings & Hoses for Leaks
..................................................................... 69
10. Maintaining Your Dryer .......................... 71
10.1 Safety & Warning Information ............ 72
10.2 6 Month Maintenance .......................... 74
10.3 8,000 Hour Maintenance ...................... 75