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10.0 TROUBLESHOOTINg
10.1 INTRODUCTION
Ingersoll Rand Nirvana™ Cycling dryers are designed for
reliable, trouble-free operation. In the event of any dryer
malfunction, the guide below has been developed to
facilitate problem identification and corrective actions.
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an air dryer always operates under pressure. any
maintenance procedure that involves disassembly
of pipe fittings, valves or any other components
requires the dryer be isolated from the
compressed air stream and fully depressurized.
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Prior to working on the unit, make sure that all
circuit breakers or disconnected switches are
tagged “Out of Service.”
10.2 PROBLEM / aCTION gUIDE
PROBLEM
SYMPTOM(S)
POSSIBLE CaUSE
CORRECTIVE aCTION
Moisture down stream Dryer is properly cooling air
stream (Check Chiller. Temp
on controller)
Condensate drain failure
caused by defective service
unit.
Replace service unit.
Excessive flow
Check inlet and outlet pressure
and system
design capacity. Correct cause
of excessive flow.
Dryer by-pass valve not closed
Close by-pass valve
Inlet and outlet
temperatures
are the same.
No power to the dryer
Check power supply and fuses/
circuit breakers
High suction pressure
Check and clean condenser.
Refrigerant leak
Check suction pressure gauge if
reading is 0 psig, turn dryer off
and contact your distributor
Compressor not running and
fan is running
Check and clean condenser.
Check ambient temperature
and reduce below 113°F
Moisture down stream Inlet and outlet
temperatures are the same.
Compressor and fan not
running.
Check Chiller Temperature
Check MAIN CONTROL fuse.
Compressor and fan not
running. Controller indicates
compressor is ON.
Compressor relay may be bad,
replace relay
Check for loose wire
connections at contactor or loss
of power at control board
Defective control board -
replace as necessary
Contact your local distributor
for further assistance.
Compressor and fan are
running, exchanger temp
high, pump not running.
Defective Pump
Contact your local distributor
for further assistance.