
UGD014/0497
GasTrac Process Air Heater
T
ROUBLESHOOTING
6-15
Alarm
The control panel
alarm light is on, but
no other controller
alarm messagesor
lights are displayed.
WARNING:
The GasTrac
should be tested
and repaired only
by qualified techni-
cians equipped
with the correct
tools and trained in
the maintenance
and repair of elec-
trical systems and
industrial gas
appliances.
Possible cause
Is something blocking or
restricting the flow of
drying, or process, air?
Is the drying temperature
setpoint incorrect?
Is the temperature limit
switch faulty?
Is the temperature con-
troller faulty?
Solution
❒
Check the process filter in
the host dryer. Clean or replace
the filter if it is clogged or
damaged.
❒
Check the process air hoses
for leaks, crimps, blockage or
loose connections. Remove
obstructions. Repair leaks or
loose connections.
❒
Make sure the process air
blower in the host dryer is run-
ning correctly.
Check the setpoint on the tem-
perature controller. Enter a
new setpoint, if necessary.
Press the reset button on the
GasTrac electrical enclosure
and restart the GasTrac.
Press the reset button on the
GasTrac electrical enclosure
and restart the GasTrac.If the
alarm occurs again, a qualified
electrician should verify that
the latching alarm contacts of
the process high temperature
limit switch are closed.
If the alarm persists, replace
the temperature controller.
The process high temperature switch monitors the temperature
of a type J thermocouple mounted in the GasTrac process air
outlet. If the process air outlet temperature exceeds 450˚ F, the
GasTrac shuts down and the alarm light illuminates.
RUN
MAN
235.0
250.0
SP2
OP1
OP2
REM
HOLD
2216
alarm light
P
ROCESS
H
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T
EMPERATURE
L
IMIT
S
WITCH
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