Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017
Instruction Manual
IM ND 3 JAN 2017
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5 INITIAL START-UP & OPERATION
WARNING:
1) Never turn off the compressed air flow to the system while power is on, as compressed
air must always be flowing for proper operation of the heaters and to avoid product and
system damage from overheating and poor temperature control.
2) The (2) insulated heaters and the piping from the heaters inside the control box are hot.
When operating the system with the door of the control box off, be careful to avoid
touching these hot surfaces.
3) If the NovaDrier is mounted on a floor stand with casters, be careful moving it, to avoid
tipping, as damage and injury may result. Material loaders and other equipment located
on top of the drying hopper will increase the need for care when moving this equipment.
4) The drying hopper and the red silicone hoses may be hot.
5) Only qualified and properly trained personal should operate this equipment!
Refer to the drawing and the information in this Technical Manual. Contact NOV ATEC if
there are any questions about how to operate or maintain this equipment!
Before starting, the compressed air inlet valve (located on the side of the dryer) must be fully
open.
Fill the hopper with material, being careful not to overfill it. The hopper should never be less full than
the Minimum Level arrow next to the sight glass. When ready to start the system, fully open the
compressed air inlet valve (located on the side of the dryer cabinet) and assure that a minimum of 85
psi shows on the dryer’s air pressure gauge. Compressed air should be flowing through the system.
Turn on control and immediately set both temperature controls to the proper drying temperature (see
“Changing the Drying Temperature”, below).
5.1 Turning The Dryer On
After making sure that compressed air is flowing to the dryer
(pressure gauge should show 85-125 psi), and making sure
that the drying hopper is filled to above the minimum level
shown next to the sight glass, turn the dryer “ON” using this switch.
Control will display the factory default of 160F°.
Valve in
CLOSED
(horizontal)
position.
Valve in
OPEN
(vertical)
position.
Air
To Dryer
Air
