Atlas Copco FD230 User Manual

Atlas Copco Air dryers
No. 2920 1390 02
Replaces No. 2920 1390 01
Registration code: APC FD / 38 / 975
2001-12
FD90, FD110, FD130, FD170 and FD230
Instruction book
Web-site: http://www.atlascopco-compressors.com
· Copyright 2001, Atlas Copco Airpower n.v., Antwerp, Belgium.
Any unauthorized use or copying of the contents or any part thereof is prohibited. This
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· This instruction book meets the requirements for instructions specified by the machinery
directive 98/37/EC and is valid for CE as well as non-CE labelled machines.

Atlas Copco FD230 Specifications

General

Model	FD230
Max Flow Rate	230 l/s
Nominal capacity FAD l/s	230
Nominal capacity FAD m3/h	828
Pressure Drop	0.2 bar
Working pressure	7 bar
Cooling Method	Air-cooled
Power consumption	1.5 kW
Type	Refrigerant air dryer
Pressure dewpoint	3°C
Power Supply	400V/3Ph/50Hz
Maximum working pressure	16 bar

Summary

1 Leading Particulars

3 Operating Instructions

3.1 Initial start

3.2 Starting

3.3 During operation

3.4 Stopping

4 Maintenance

Safety precautions

6 Problem Solving

1. Pressure dewpoint too high

Lists potential causes and corrective actions for a high pressure dewpoint.

2. Condenser pressure too high or too low

Identifies issues with condenser pressure and their corresponding checks and remedies.

3. Compressor stops or does not start

Troubleshoots common problems related to the compressor failing to start or stopping unexpectedly.

4. Condensate trap remains inoperative

Addresses issues with the condensate trap not functioning correctly, including clogs.

5. Condensate trap continuously discharges air and water

Diagnoses why the condensate trap might be leaking air and water continuously.

6. Evaporator pressure is too high or too low at unload

Covers problems related to evaporator pressure during unloaded operation.

7 Principal Data

7.1 Limitations/nominal conditions

7.2 Specific data of FD90, FD110 and FD130