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CompAir A190TX User Manual

CompAir A190TX
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Adsorption dryer
A190-930TX
Operating Instructions
Revision 03—2006/EN

Table of Contents

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CompAir A190TX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Maximum Working Pressure16 bar
RefrigerantR134a
Voltage230 V
TypeRefrigerated
Nominal Capacity19.0 m³/min
Pressure Dew Point+3 °C

Summary

For Your Own Safety

Safety Plates and Danger Zones

Highlights the importance of safety plates and instructions attached to the dryer and identifies danger zones.

Hazard Areas and Warnings

Details specific hazard areas on the dryer, such as electrical voltage, overpressure, and sudden air ejection, with corresponding symbols.

Intended Use and Suspected Misuse

Defines the dryer's intended purpose for drying compressed air and warns against misuse.

General Safety Regulations

Emphasizes compliance with applicable national safety regulations during any work on the dryer.

Personnel Qualification Requirements

States that only authorized and qualified specialist personnel should perform work on the dryer.

Conversions and Modifications Policy

Prohibits unauthorized conversions or modifications to the dryer, which could affect safety and cause damage.

Safety Notes on Specific Operating Phases

Safety During Start-up

Details warnings about sudden air ejection and pressure release during the start-up phase.

Emergency Shutdown Procedure

Instructs to follow the procedure described on page 39 in case of an emergency.

Safety During Operation Monitoring

Warns about sudden air ejection noise and particle hazards during operation monitoring.

Maintenance and Fault Removal Safety

Provides safety warnings for maintenance, including pressure release and avoiding modifications or improper use of components.

Safety During Disassembly and Disposal

Emphasizes pressure release before disassembly and safe, compliant disposal of dryer parts and materials.

Technical Product Description

Summary Drawing and Component Identification

Presents a visual overview of the dryer, labeling its main components for identification.

Dryer Functionality Overview

Explains how the dryer works by dehumidifying compressed air using a drying agent in alternating vessels.

Adsorption Process Explained

Details the process of humid compressed air flowing through the absorption vessel, where the drying agent removes moisture.

Regeneration Process Overview

Describes the regeneration process where the humid drying agent is prepared for reuse by expelling stored humidity.

Available Dryer Options

Dewpoint-Sensing Control System

Describes operation in variable cycles based on measured dewpoint for optimized regeneration and adsorption.

Transportation, Installation, and Storage Guidelines

Safety: Incorrect Transportation Hazards

Warns that only authorized personnel should transport the dryer, adhering to safety regulations to prevent injury.

Installation Site Requirements

Specifies conditions for the installation site, including building location, temperature, noise, and levelness.

Methods for Transporting the Dryer

Details how to remove packaging and attach lifting gear to the dryer's eyebolts for safe transportation.

Safety: Risk of Tilting During Transport

Warns about the risk of tilting and stresses the importance of transporting the dryer in an upright position.

Installation Procedures

Personnel for Installation Work

States that only authorized and qualified specialist personnel should perform installation work on pipes and electrical systems.

Preconditions for Correct Installation

Lists essential preconditions for the owner to ensure a correct and safe installation of the dryer.

Safety: Exceeding Limit Values Hazard

Warns about the danger of exceeding maximum operating pressure and the need for safety devices.

Connecting the Piping System

Provides instructions for connecting the dryer to the compressed air system, ensuring stress-free assembly and clean lines.

Piping Stress and Tension Warnings

Warns that stressed piping can burst, causing injury or damage, and specifies using steel pipes.

Installing the Electrical Connection

Highlights the need for qualified personnel for electrical connections and warns about electrical voltage hazards.

Installing the Dryer Supply Cable

Details steps for connecting the dryer's control cabinet to the main electrical supply cable, ensuring correct cross-section and voltage-free connection.

Compressor Synchronisation Setup

Describes the connection procedure for compressor synchronisation, linking dryer regeneration to compressor status.

Dryer Start-up Procedures

Personnel Qualification for Start-up

Emphasizes that only trained personnel should operate the dryer, as untrained personnel may cause serious faults.

Initial Start-up Requirements

Lists preconditions for the first start-up, including pipe system cleanliness and closure of all shutdown valves.

Pre-Start-up Checks

Details essential checks before start-up, covering connections, mountings, electrical safety, and system condition.

Dewpoint Control Error Messages

Lists potential error messages for dewpoint-sensing control, their causes, and remedies.

Dryer Start-up Warnings and Precautions

Covers warnings about air ejection, pressure release, noise, operating limits, and regular checks.

Safety: Slow Opening of Inlet Valve

Warns against rapid pressure build-up, stressing the need to open the compressed air inlet valve slowly to prevent dryer damage.

Changing Cycle Mode Options

Safety: Slow Opening of Outlet Valve

Emphasizes slow opening of the outlet valve to avoid sudden pressure drops and potential dryer damage.

Monitoring Dryer Operation

Safety: Sudden Air Ejection During Monitoring

Warns about loud noise and particle hazards during expansion phases while monitoring operation.

Shutdown and Restart Dryer Procedures

Shutdown for Emergency or Malfunction

Specifies that the dryer must be shut down and depressurised in emergencies or when malfunctions occur.

Safety: Escaping Compressed Air Hazard

Warns severely about the risk of serious injury from escaping compressed air if the unit is pressurized during work.

Emergency Shutdown Action

Directs users to follow the next section for specific emergency shutdown instructions.

Depressurising and Shutting Down the Dryer

Provides a multi-step procedure for safely depressurising and shutting down the dryer.

Electrical System Work Safety

Warns about live parts even after switching off and stresses making supply cables voltage-free before electrical work.

Safety: Slow Opening of Outlet Valve on Restart

Reiterates the warning to slowly open the outlet valve to prevent sudden pressure drops and dryer damage during restart.

Maintenance and Repair of the Dryer

General Maintenance Notes and Warnings

Provides essential safety warnings and recommendations for carrying out maintenance tasks efficiently and safely.

Regular Maintenance Intervals Schedule

Presents a table outlining the maintenance tasks to be performed at different intervals (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.).

12-Month Maintenance Tasks

24-Month Maintenance Tasks

48-Month Maintenance Tasks

Renewing the Drying Agent

Provides guidance on the service life of drying agent and safety precautions for handling it due to dust generation and skidding risks.

Identify and Eliminate Faults

Table of Possible Faults and Remedies

Details common faults, their possible causes, and the remedies, specifying responsible personnel (specialist or service engineer).

Technical Data Specifications

Replacement and Wear Parts

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