EasyManua.ls Logo

BRY-AIR VFB Series - User Manual

Default Icon
48 pages
Print Icon
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
To Next Page IconTo Next Page
Loading...
VFB SERIES
INDUSTRIAL DEHUMIDIFIER
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
BRY-AIR INC.
10793 ROUTE 37 WEST
SUNBURY, OHIO 43074
TEL (740) 965-2974
FAX (740) 965-5470
E-MAIL: BRYAIR1@AOL.COM
Bry-Air Part Number 30864 August 09, 1999 Copyright 1996, Bry-Air, Inc.
PROCESS
INLET
REACT INLET
PROCESS
OUTLET
REACT OUTLET
Question and Answer IconNeed help?

Do you have a question about the BRY-AIR VFB Series and is the answer not in the manual?

Summary

Foreword

Principles of Operation

Installation Instructions

Inspection

Thoroughly inspect the dehumidifier for shipping damage.

Placing the Machine

Set the dehumidifier in place, level it, and ensure adequate support.

Electrical

Adhere to codes and practices for electrical installation.

Duct Work

Condensate Traps

Proper trapping of condensate for cooling coils is essential.

Operating Instructions

Start-up

Procedures for starting and adjusting the VFB dehumidifier.

Verification of Proper Fan Rotation

Check and correct fan rotation direction for three-phase motors.

Controls

Electric Reactivation Controls

Details on safety limits and temperature controls for electric reactivation.

Gas Reactivation Controls

Procedures and components for gas reactivation systems.

Steam Reactivation Controls

Information on steam control devices and proper reactivation temperature.

Airflow

How to adjust airflow for proper dehumidifier performance.

Brysorb Plus Desiccant Media Rotation

Explanation of the desiccant media rotation mechanism.

Performance Testing

Thermometers

Recommended thermometers and procedures for taking readings.

Dehumidifier Maintenance Instructions

Cabinet

Securing service panels and ensuring gasket seal condition.

Desiccant Media

Life, cleaning, and inspection of the desiccant media.

Seals

Inspection and testing of seals for leaks and performance.

Filters

Maintenance intervals and types of filters for desiccant protection.

Fan & Motor Maintenance Instructions

General Maintenance

Schedule for inspecting rotating parts, hardware, and airflow.

Fan Bearing Maintenance

Lubrication guidelines for fan bearings.

Motor Maintenance

Lubrication recommendations for fractional and integral horsepower motors.

V-Belt Drive Maintenance

Checking and tightening belts, sheaves, wear, and alignment.

Dehumidifier Service Instructions

Removing the Desiccant Media

Step-by-step procedure for removing the desiccant media.

Changing Media Seals

Procedure for removing and replacing media seals.

Installing Media Seals

Guidance on installing new media seals, including fitting and bonding.

Bry-Air Dehumidifier Trouble-Shooting Guidelines

Unit stopped (Both fans off)

Troubleshooting steps for when both fans are off.

Either fan off

Troubleshooting steps for when one fan is off.

Unit running but humidity rises

Troubleshooting steps for when humidity rises despite unit running.

Inadequate process or reactivation airflow contd...

Causes and solutions for inadequate process or reactivation airflow.

Inadequate or no reactivation heat

Troubleshooting steps for lack of reactivation heat.

Air seals and gaskets

Issues related to air seals and gaskets causing humidity problems.

Ineffective desiccant media

Causes and solutions for ineffective desiccant media.

Recommended Spare Parts List for VFB-9 Dehumidifier

Notes

Contact information and instructions for ordering spare parts.

Condensing Section

System Charging (Dehumidifiers with Condensing Units)

Procedures for system charging and preparing condensing units.

Start-up

Steps for starting up and adjusting condensing unit controls.

Periodic Maintenance

Weekly maintenance tasks for units with condensing units.

Once a Month (Repeat Items 1 Through 8)

Monthly lubrication and checks for fan, motor, and condensing equipment.

Once a Year (Repeat Items 1 Through 12)

Annual maintenance for water condensing systems and components.

Seasonal Shutdown

Procedures for preparing the unit for seasonal shutdown.

Seasonal Start-up

Procedures for starting the unit after seasonal shutdown.

Hot Gas Bypass Systems

Methods for system capacity control using hot gas bypass.

Bypass to Suction Line with Liquid Injection Valve

Explanation of bypass to suction line with liquid injection.

Head Pressure Control

Importance of maintaining discharge pressures for expansion valve function.

Fan Cycling

Using fan cycling to maintain discharge pressure on air-cooled equipment.

Fan Speed Control

Using fan speed control for discharge pressure maintenance.

Troubleshooting Guide for Units with DX Cooling

A. Compressor fails to start

Symptoms, probable causes, and recommended actions for compressor start failure.

B. Compressor Short Cycles

Troubleshooting steps for compressor short cycling.

C. Compressor looses oil.

Causes and solutions for compressor oil loss.

D. Compressor runs continuously.

Troubleshooting for continuous compressor operation.

E. Compressor is noisy.

Causes and remedies for a noisy compressor.

F. System short of capacity.

Troubleshooting for systems with reduced capacity.

G. Discharge pressure too high.

Causes and solutions for high discharge pressure.

H. Discharge pressure too low.

Troubleshooting for low discharge pressure.

J. Suction pressures too high.

Causes and solutions for high suction pressures.

K. Suction pressures too low.

Troubleshooting steps for low suction pressures.

Trouble Analysis Notes

Detailed analysis notes for common refrigerant issues.

Refrigerant Overcharge

Identifying and correcting refrigerant overcharge.

Improperly Sized Expansion Valve

Understanding issues with oversized or undersized expansion valves.

Bry-Air VFB Dehumidifier Set-up Sheet

Design Conditions: Process Side of Unit

Specifies process side design conditions like temperature and grains/lb.

Design Conditions: Reactivation Side of Unit

Specifies reactivation side design conditions like temperature rise.

Specialties

Lists specialized components like filter pressure switches.

Electrical Schematic

CONTROL PANEL LIGHTS

Details on pilot lights for power, system status, and faults.

PILOT LIGHTS

Information on various pilot lights for status and faults.

DRY CONTACTS FOR REMOTE STATUS INDICATION

Dry contacts for remote status monitoring of unit operation.

CONTROLLER; SENSOR DATA CHART

Chart detailing controllers, sensors, setpoints, and locations.

Electrical Bill of Material

Pre-Cooling Coil Refrigeration Piping

COIL CONSTRUCTION

Details on the construction of the pre-cooling coil.

COIL PERFORMANCE DATA

Performance data for the pre-cooling coil.

Unit Outline

COMPONENT LIST

List of major components and their specifications.

NOTES

Important notes regarding installation, clearance, and insulation.

BRY-AIR VFB Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelVFB Series
TypeDesiccant Dehumidifier
CapacityVaries by model
Airflow RangeVaries by model
Dew Point Range-40°C to -73°C
Reactivation Heat SourceElectric or steam
Power SupplyVaries by model and configuration
ConstructionHeavy-duty, corrosion-resistant
Regeneration HeaterElectric or steam
ConfigurationVarious configurations available to suit specific application needs (e.g., horizontal, vertical).