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Please record your equipment s model and serial number(s) and the date you received it in the spaces provided. It s a good idea to record the model and serial number(s) of your equipment and the date you received it in the User Guide. Our service department uses this information, along with the manual number, to provide help for the specific equipment you installed. Please keep this User Guide and all manuals, engineering prints and parts lists together for documentation of your equipment. Date: Manual Number: UGS001-0798 Serial Number(s): Model Number(s): DISCLAIMER: Conair shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or for incidental, consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of this information. Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Copyright 1998 l Conair l All rights reserved
INTRODUCTION...................1-1 Purpose of the User Guide.........................1-2 How the guide is organized........................1-2 Your responsibilities as a user......................1-2 ATTENTION: Read this so no one gets hurt...........1-3 How to use the lockout device......................1-4 DESCRIPTION....................2-1 What is the CDS?...............................2-2 Typical applications (basic)........................2-2 Typical applications (advanced).....................2-3 Typical applications..............................2-4 How it works (drying)............................2-5 How it works (conveying).........................2-6 INSTALLATION....................3-1 Unpacking the boxes.............................3-2 Unpacking the boxes.............................3-3 Unpacking the boxes (accessories)...................3-4 Preparing for installation..........................3-5 Installing the system.............................3-7 Installing the wiring..............................3-7 OPERATION......................4-1 Testing the system installation......................4-2 Testing the pocket conveying valve..................4-3 To start drying..................................4-3 To stop drying..................................4-3 MAINTENANCE....................5-1 Maintenance checklist............................5-2 TROUBLESHOOTING................6-1 Before beginning................................6-2 A few words of caution...........................6-2 When trouble occurs.............................6-3 Drying problems................................6-4 Moisture regain.................................6-5 System problems................................6-6 Material problems...............................6-7 TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX Customer service information......................a-1 Warranty information............................a-2 UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System i
INTRODUCTION Purpose of the User Guide....1-1 How the guide is organized....1-2 Your responsibilities as a user.1-2 ATTENTION: Read this so no one gets hurt............1-3 How to use the lockout device.1-5 UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System 1-1
PURPOSE OF THE USER GUIDE This User Guide describes the CDS System and explains stepby-step how to install, operate, maintain and repair this equipment. Before installing this product, please take a few moments to read the User Guide and review the diagrams and safety information in the instruction packet. You also should review manuals covering associated equipment in your system. This review won t take long, and it could save you valuable installation and operating time later. HOW THE GUIDE IS ORGANIZED Symbols have been used to help organize the User Guide and call your attention to important information regarding safe installation and operation. 1 Symbols within triangles warn of conditions that could be hazardous to users or could damage equipment. Read and take precautions before proceeding. Numbers within shaded squares indicate tasks or steps to be performed by the user. A diamond indicates the equipment s response to an action performed by the user. An open box marks items in a checklist. A shaded circle marks items in a list. YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AS AUSER You must be familiar with all safety procedures concerning installation, operation and maintenance of this equipment. Responsible safety procedures include: Thorough review of this User Guide, paying particular attention to hazard warnings, appendices and related diagrams. Thorough review of the equipment itself, with careful attention to voltage sources, intended use and warning labels. Thorough review of instruction manuals for associated equipment. Step-by-step adherence to instructions outlined in this User Guide. 1-2 INTRODUCTION Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
We design equipment with the user s safety in mind. You can avoid the potential hazards identified on this equipment by following the procedures outlined below and elsewhere in the User Guides. ATTENTION: READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT WARNING: Improper installation, operation or servicing may result in equipment damage or personal injury. This equipment should be installed, adjusted, and serviced by qualified technical personnel who are familiar with the construction, operation and potential hazards of this type of machine. All wiring, disconnects and fuses should be installed by qualified electrical technicians in accordance with electrical codes in your region. Always maintain a safe ground. Do not operate the equipment at power levels other than what is specified on the machine serial tag and data plate. WARNING: Pinch Point Moving pieces on valves, slide gates and other optional equipment included with this system may cause personal injury. Always disconnect compressed air before performing any maintenance or troubleshooting procedures. CAUTION: Electrical Shock Hazard Always disconnect and lock out the main power source before servicing. You are responsible for developing a lockout procedure. UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System INTRODUCTION 1-3
ATTENTION: READ THIS SO NO ONE GETS HURT CAUTION: Hot Surfaces Always allow the Heat Booster and drying hopper to cool before performing repairs or maintenance. Also, protect yourself from hot exterior surfaces on the drying hopper. Surface temperatures around door frames of some hoppers and around the return air hose can reach 180 to 200 F (82 to 93 C). WARNING: Do not place aerosol, compressed gas or flammable materials on or near this equipment. The hot temperatures associated with the drying process may cause aerosols or other flammable materials placed on the dryer or hopper to explode. WARNING: Hazardous substance The electrical relays in the Heat Booster have contactors that contain mercury, which is considered a hazardous substance and must be dealt with accordingly. Material Safety Data Sheet (#7439-97) has been included in your instruction packet. This sheet explains the potential hazards, how to avoid them and how to clean up and dispose of the mercury if it ever spills. 1-4 INTRODUCTION Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
CAUTION: Before performing maintenance or repairs on this system, you should disconnect and lock out electrical power sources to prevent injury from unexpected energization or start-up. A lockable device has been provided to isolate this product from potentially hazardous electricity. HOW TO USE THE LOCKOUT DEVICE Lockout is the preferred method of isolating machines or equipment from energy sources. Your Conair product is equipped with the lockout device pictured below. To use the lockout device: 1 2 Stop or turn off the equipment. Isolate the equipment from electrical power. Turn the rotary disconnect switch to Off, or O position. I 3 Secure the device with an assigned lock or tag. O 4 The equipment is now locked out. WARNING: Before removing lockout devices and returning switches to the ON position, make sure that all personnel are clear of the machine, tools have been removed and all safety guards reinstalled. Central Distribution System INTRODUCTION 1-5
DESCRIPTION What is the CDS?............2-2 Typical applications (basic)....2-2 Typical applications (advanced)...................2-3 Typical applications..........2-4 How it works (drying)........2-5 How it works (conveying).....2-6 UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System 2-1
WHAT IS THE CDS? CDS stands for Central Distribution System. A Typical system consists of 2-6 individual drying stations, a central dehumidifying unit, supply and return manifold, and conveying opportunities. The CDS system can run high volume long runs or low volume short runs. You can configure a system that will go from single or multi-source to single or multi-destination. The system provides isolation valves so that you can remove any station from the system to change materials, perform a cleanout or only use as many stations as you need. Modular components make the CDS system as automated or basic as you need. The advanced system eliminates moisture regain. The CDS system will save money by preventing the need for multiple dryers. This will cut the cost of your energy usage. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS Here are some things to remember when considering the possibilities: Each station can be different. One station may have a heat booster,drying Monitor, and single tube distribution box, and the next may have only a pocket conveying valve. It is possible to use color, as long as the color can withstand the temperature necessary to keep the rest of your material dry. Pocket Conveying requires some type of control (SLC deluxe for central system, Selectronic 4+ or 5 for individual stations) and works best with a direct feed loader (K loader) at the machine. A dry air generator may be necessary in a plant with high humidity. If you are thinking about the possibilities of expanding your CDS system in the future, plan up front. Larger systems may require larger dryers. Uninsulated manifolds are supplied when the dryer is supplying only regeneration capabilities. The CDS can handle a wide range of material types and Throughput types. Throughput can be up to 900 lb/hr (150 lb/hr per station), but will vary due to hopper size and material used. 2-2 DESCRIPTION Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
A central dryer is used to provide dehumidified air. The heat boosters provide the heat to the air entering the hoppers. The hoppers are hand fed and emptied into buckets. The system still has isolation valves and the bypass valve, allowing one or more of the stations to be turned off during a process. This application should only be used when the material being handled does not regain moisture easily. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS (BASIC) Shown below is the CDS system at the most featured state. This CDS system begins with the core system and adds a pump with dust collector for loading capabilities both on the throat, and on the hoppers in the CDS. TYPICAL APPLICATIONS (ADVANCED) This system uses a dry air generator for dry air conveying.,@ À,@ À,,@ À,@ À, Each hopper has a Drying Monitor which will monitor the exact conditions of the material in each hopper. The material is directed into a fantail manifold, where it can be sent to,@ À,@ À, many destinations from a single source. The pocket conveying valve allows for purging. UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System DESCRIPTION 2-3
HOW IT WORKS (DRYING) 1 2 One central dryer provides dehumidified air through a supply manifold to each hopper on the system. Just before the air enters the hoppers, it passes through the heat boosters. The heat boosters make sure that the temperature is at the set point entered by the user. 3 Once the heated, dehumidified air passes through the hopper, it exits to the return air manifold and returns to the dryer for processing again. The isolation valves are used to disconnect any station from the system for changing material or cleanout while the other stations remain in use. A bypass valve between the supply and return air manifolds acts as a pressure relief valve and allows excess air to pass from the supply manifold to the return manifold. The bypass valve makes it possible to disconnect a station from the system without effecting the other stations performance. Optional add-ons will provide further monitoring of material in the hopper, pocket conveying capabilities, dewpoint monitoring, open loop dehumidified conveying to the throat, and multiple source-multiple destination material handling. 2-4 DESCRIPTION Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System DESCRIPTION 2-5 HOW IT WORKS (CONVEYING) yyyyy yyyyy yyyyy yyyyy yyyyy yyyyy yyyyy yyyyy Material is fed into the hopper either by hand or using a loader. Material stays in the hopper until it is dried. Once processed, the material passes through the hopper one of three ways: using the manual slide gate and emptying into a bin, using a single-tube distribution box, or using a pocket conveying valve (shown). A Peripheral Pump or other vacuum conveying equipment pulls the material from the pocket conveying valve to the throat of the machine. 1 2 3 4
INSTALLATION Unpacking the boxes.........3-2 Unpacking the boxes (accessories).................3-4 Preparing for installation......3-5 Installing the system.........3-6 Installing the wiring..........3-7 Central Distribution System UGS001/0798 3-1
UNPACKING THE BOXES No matter what kind of a system you ordered, it is going to require some assembly. Always read this manual completely before assembling. Depending on what you ordered, you will have a number of different boxes and pieces. For each station, this is what you should have: (your station may not include a loader, and may have the optional remote heat booster control. Each system includes one bypass valve and 2 manifold adapters.) loader heat booster manifold to dryer adapters hose clamps bypass valve heat booster control/ enclosure hopper hose air pressure tap hose NOTE: Manifold hose pieces (number and size dependent on what size system, and how many stations) isolation valves RTD probe floor stand manifold T s 3-2 INSTALLATION Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
UNPACKING THE BOXES loader hose clamp hopper hose heat booster RTD probe floor stand isolation valve Return (to dryer) air pressure tap hose Supply (from dryer) manifold T s UGS001/0798 Document name INSTALLATION 3-3
UNPACKING THE BOXES Accessories and Options: The Drying monitor will monitor the material s exact conditions inside the hopper and alert you of any problems. The Peripheral Pump is used to pull material from the hopper (using a pocket conveying valve or a single tube distribution box) to the throat of the machine. The Dust Collector prevents material and dirt from being pulled into the conveying system s vacuum pump The Dry Air Generator is used to provide dry air to closed loop systems and prevent moisture regain in conveying lines. The single tube distribution box is one option for emptying your hopper into a conveying line. The pocket conveying valve is another method of emptying material from the hopper to the conveying lines. It also allows for purging. A direct feed vacuum receiver mounted to the throat of a processing machineworks well with the CDS system and prevents large amounts of material from sitting on the throat of the machine. The fantail manifold is used to convey from one material sources to multiple destinations, or from multiple material sources to multiple destinations. 3-4 INSTALLATION Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
The CDS system is easy to install, if you prepare the area properly, and follow the installation procedure later in this manual. 1 Make sure the installation area provides: Grounded, disconnectable power sources supplying the correct current for each piece of equipment in your system. Check each piece of equipment s serial tag for the correct amps, voltage and cycles. Field wiring should be completed by qualified personnel to the planned location for the CDS system. All electrical wiring should comply with your region s electrical codes. PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION NOTE : You are responsible for providing any additional electrical disconnects that may be required. Enough room for the entire system to be together. This system is designed so that all equipment can be together in one location. Do not place pieces of equipment farther apart than intended. Material vacuum lines to the general area of the system. It is best to make sure you know where the material lines are going to be before you install your system. Common compressed air line with regulator. The Pocket Conveying valve uses a clean, non-lubricated source of air at 60-80 psi. We recommend filters and regulators on all compressed air lines. Minimum clearance for safe operation and maintenance. The CDS system should be placed in a location where it has 30-36 inches (76-91 cm) clearance on all sides. 2 3 Have a plan. Know where you are going to install each control box, all material lines, and all electrical lines. Sort and begin to lay out the pieces. Refer to the illustrations earlier in this section, and begin laying out the pieces for the manifold and each station. Remember to match all sizes. The size of the heat booster inlet should match the size of the hose, the isolation valves, and the T on the manifold. NOTE : Never bundle communication lines with high power electrical lines, or conveying piping. Static electricity, and electric current will affect communication lines. UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System INSTALLATION 3-5
INSTALLING THE SYSTEM NOTE : See the appropriate equipment manual for more information on proper installation. NOTE : If you are using a Drying Monitor, install the DM-1 probe before mounting the hopper. 1 2 3 4 WARNING: Do not stand on the equipment Do not use the floorstands or any equipment as a ladder or step. This equipment is not designed to safely support a person. Clean out the area for your CDS system. Lay out all the pieces to your system. Make sure that the T stub ends match the hopper outlet size. Set the floorstands and the dryer. We recommend that you bolt the floorstands to the floor. Mount the hoppers to the floorstands. Place the largest hopper closest to the dryer, and the smallest hopper farthest from the dryer. Mount the hopper drainport below the floorstand. On the flat bottom hopper, it may be necessary to drill a clearance hole in the floorstand. 5 6 7 Mount the pocket conveying valve or distribution box. They may be oriented in which ever way is easiest to connect to the conveying system. Mount the Heat Booster on the hopper. See the Heat Booster User Guide for instructions on installign the isolation valves, heater box, control and RTD sensor. Mount the mitered elbow and bypass valve on the last floorstand in the system. Veriy that the valve is 3-6 INSTALLATION Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
8 Install the manifold, manifold adapters, and piping to the heat booster. Install the manifold beginning with the end furthest from the dryer. Begin with the upper level of the manifold (return air). Complete this return air manifold to the last hopper and adaptors. Then beginning at the lower end of the bypass valve, install the manifold piping back the supply air line to the dryer. Make sure the placement of the manifold does not obstruct the outlet of the distribution box. INSTALLING THE SYSTEM NOTE : If you have insulated hose, place it from the dryer to the manifold on the supply side. 9 10 Continue the piping for any takeaway conveying. If the piping and the heat booster enclosures are going to be mounted on the same wall, make sure that there is enough room for the enclosure. If you are using an existing dryer for dehumidifying, disable the process heaters. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Plan where you are going to place each control. (heat booster enclosure and control, Drying Monitor, SLC or Selectronic controls) Connect the wiring from the heat booster to its electrical enclosure. Connect the heat booster control to its electrical enclosure. Connect the RTD probe to the heat booster control. Connect the wiring from the isolation valves to the heat booster electrical enclosure. Connect the air tubing from the pressure tap to the heat booster electrical enclosure. Connect all other controls by following the instructions in the appropriate manual. INSTALLING THE WIRING NOTE : Never bundle communication wires with electrical wires or conveying lines. NOTE : If you are using a pocket conveying valve and a Selectronic control, you will need to wire from the destination loader back to the conveying valve. UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System INSTALLATION 3-7
OPERATION Testing the installation.......4-2 Testing the pocket conveying valve....................4-3 Starting up................4-3 Shutting down..............4-3 UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System 4-1
TESTING THE SYSTEM INSTALLATION 1 2 Turn on the dryer. Set the drying temperature to the lowest possible temperature. On CS dryers, it is not possible to set the drying temperature. Turn on the Heat Booster. The POWER ON light is lit. The temperature controller displays standby. NOTE : The temperature controller is factory-set for degrees Fahrenheit. 3 4 5 6 Enter a drying temperature for the material you are using. Use the or button to pick a set point. Make sure, two seconds after you release the or button, that the display blinks to show the temperature controller has accepted the new set point. Make sure that all isolation valves are open. Flip the heat booster START/STOP switch to START. If everything is working properly: DRYING light comes on. Both alarm lights are off. Heater elements come on. (Verify this by feeling air inside the hopper at the hopper inlet.) 7 Turn off the heat boosters, followed by the rest of the equipment, and close all valves. 4-2 OPERATION Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
1 2 3 4 Program the loader control per instructions in the appropriate manual. Turn on the dry air generator. You should hear the motor turn on. Turn the pump system on. Control should recognize demand at loader. Pump should turn on and pocket conveying valve should open simultaneously. The pocket conveying valve should close. The pump should remain on. Turn all equipment off. TESTING THE POCKET CONVEYING VALVE 1 2 3 4 5 6 Turn on power to all equipment. Fill any or all hoppers (as needed). Open the isolation valves. Enter actual drying temperatures on the heat booster control. On systems with no heat booster, set the drying temperature on the dryer. Start the dryer. Start the heat booster heating process. TO START DRYING 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off the heat boosters, followed by the rest of the equipment. Close all valves. Empty material from hopper. Purge lines (if necessary). Turn off the dryer. TO STOP DRYING NOTE : See your control manual for information on starting and stopping conveying. UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System OPERATION 4-3
MAINTENANCE Maintenance checklist........5-2 Central Distribution System UGS001/0798 5-1
MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST NOTE : See your component manuals for more maintenance information. CAUTION: Hot Surfaces Always allow the Heat Booster and drying hopper to cool before performing repairs or maintenance. Also, protect yourself from hot exterior surfaces on the drying hopper. Surface temperatures around door frames of some hoppers and around the return air hose can reach 180 to 200 F (82 to 93 C). The CDS requires little maintenance. We recommend the following maintenance schedule and tasks. We also recommend following the maintenance schedules in each of the component manuals. Whenever you change material or process Change Heat Booster set point if necessary. Clean out the pocket conveying valve or distribution box. Clean out the hoppers. Daily or weekly as needed Inspect all hoses. Tighten hose clamps if loose. Replace hoses if worn or damaged. Inspect all gaskets. Replace any worn or damaged gaskets. Inspect all filters. Replace filters if dirty or damaged. Monthly or as often as needed Inspect main power wires, heater wires and conduit, switch wires, and probe wires for damage and wear. Replace any damaged or worn wire or conduit. Check for damage to the Heat Booster control panel, especially to the display. Replace any damaged component. Check for damage to the heater box. Check for leaking around heater box outlet junction at hopper inlet. Clean dirt from exterior surfaces with damp (not soaking) cloth dipped in water. 5-2 MAINTENANCE Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
TROUBLESHOOTING Before beginning............6-2 A few words of caution.......6-2 When trouble occurs.........6-3 Drying problems............6-4 Moisture regain.............6-5 System problems............6-6 Material problems...........6-7 Central Distribution System UGS001/0798 6-1
BEFORE BEGINNING You can avoid most problems by following the recommended installation and maintenance procedures outlined in this User Guide. If you do have a problem, this section will help you determine what caused it and how to fix it. Before you start disassembling the Central Distribution System: Diagnose causes from the Heat Booster control panel. You can start diagnosing some problems by viewing alarm signals (or lack of power) on the control panel. Find the wiring diagrams and component manuals that were shipped with your equipment. These manuals are the best references for correcting a problem. The diagrams also will note any custom features not covered in this User Guide. Try resetting the equipment. Many times, you can clear an alarm (and a false alarm condition) simply by turning the ON/OFF switch off, then back on. A FEW WORDS OF CAUTION The Central Distribution System is equipped with numerous safety devices. Do not remove or disable them. Improper corrective action can lead to hazardous conditions and should never be attempted to sustain production WARNING: Only qualified service personnel should examine and correct problems that require opening electrical enclosures and testing electrical wires with power on to diagnose a problem. WARNING: High voltage. Always stop the equipment, disconnect and lock out the main power source before troubleshooting or performing repairs. CAUTION: Hot surfaces. Always protect yourself from hot surfaces inside and outside of the Heat Booster, drying hopper, pocket conveying valve and hose manifolds. 6-2 TROUBLESHOOTING Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
The Heat Booster control is your main indicator of any drying problems with your CDS system. 1 2 3 4 5 Turn off all equipment. See the appropriate manual for any alarm indicators you see. Refer to the troubleshooting charts. Identify the alarm signal or symptom that you saw. Perform applicable tasks in the chart. If the problem remains, contact Conair. WHEN TROUBLE OCCURS UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System TROUBLESHOOTING 6-3
DRYING PROBLEMS If you have poor product quality, it may be due to a drying problem. Use the following chart to correct any problems you may have. (It may be necessary to see the troubleshooting section of your dryer or Heat Booster manual.) Symptom Little or no airflow Possible cause Are the isolation valves fully open? Solution Make sure that the isolation valves are completely open on stations being used. Has the hosing been crimped or cut? Inspect and repair any damaged hosing. Are hopper doors shut and sealed? Make sure all hopper doors are closed and sealed. Is the bypass valve installed correctly? Disconnect and turn over the bypass valve if necessary. Is the Heat Booster mounted correctly to the inlet of the hopper? Are the return and supply lines of the manifold connected to the correct inlets and outlets? Make sure that the Heat Booster is mounted properly. Directional arrow should point up. Review the installation instructions in this manual to make sure you have connected all equipment correctly. Are the dryer filters clogged? Is the blower running correctly? Are the hopper filters clogged? Replace dryer filters as described in your dryer manual. Make sure air is blowing in the correct direction. Clean out the inlet and outlet of the hopper. 6-4 TROUBLESHOOTING Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
Product quality may also be effected by moisture regain in your system. Use the following chart to diagnose the problem. If you can not identify/solve your problem using this chart, refer to the component manuals. MOISTURE REGAIN Symptom Poor product quality (product displays bubbles, cracking, weak areas) Possible cause Are your temperature settings correct on your dryer and Heat Booster? Is the dryer producing a low enough dewpoint for your process? Solution Check the recommended drying temperature for your material. Refer to your dryer manual. Is there a temperature alarm on your heat booster control panel? Refer to the heat booster manual. Is your hopper too small, not allowing enough drying time? Make sure that your process is allowing enough time for material to dry in the hopper. UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System TROUBLESHOOTING 6-5
SYSTEM PROBLEMS Use the following chart to determine and correct any system problems. Symptom Poor part quality Possible cause Are you using dry air conveying? Solution If moisture regain is a problem, it may be necessary to add a dry air generator to your system. Are any hose connections loose, cut, or torn? Repair or replace any damaged hose. Are any gaskets worn or damaged? Replace any gaskets or O-rings that are damaged or worn-out. Is your pocket conveying valve or distribution box sealed properly? Check to make sure that the pocket conveying valve or box is bolted tightly, and that gaskets are in good condition. Do you have a large inventory of material sitting at the machine (cooling)? Make sure that material remains in the hoppers until it is ready to be used. Is the purge side of the distribution box connected to a dry air generator? In some conditions, it may be necessary to use dry air conveying. Is your dry air source malfunctioning? Refer to the manual. Is the hopper or loader at the machine throat properly sealed? Make sure that all connections are tight. 6-6 TROUBLESHOOTING Central Distribution System UGS001/0798
Use the following chart to determine and correct any problems you may have. MATERIAL PROBLEMS Symptom No material getting to the machine. (no part) Possible cause Is the material getting to the processing machine? Make sure the component mounted to the throat of the machine is operating properly? Is your conveying pump working properly? Solution Make sure that you don t have a clog at the throat or in the conveying line. Refer to the component manual. Refer to the component manual. Is the demand switch working properly? Is the filter clogged at the loader or at the dust collector? Is the pocket conveying valve opening? Is the manual slide gate open? Is the air adjustment correct on the pocket conveying valve? Is the line connected properly to the fantail manifold? Is the drying hopper empty? Is your system sized properly? Refer to the control manual. Make sure that all filters are clean. Replace any worn filters. Make sure the valve is connected to the control properly. Refer to the control manual. Open the slide gate. Experiment with the air intake valve until you get the proper mix of vacuum and air. (see manual) Refer to the fantail manual. Make sure there is material in the hopper. Make sure there is enough material to fulfill the needs of all loaders in the system UGS001/0798 Central Distribution System TROUBLESHOOTING 6-7
We re Here to Help Conair has made the largest investment in customer support in the plastics industry. Our service experts are available to help with any problem you might have installing and operating your equipment. Your Conair sales representative also can help analyze the nature of your problem, assuring that it did not result from misapplication or improper use. How to Contact Customer Service To contact Customer Service personnel, call: Additional manuals and prints for your Conair equipment may be ordered through the Customer Service or Parts Department for a nominal fee. Most manuals can be downloaded free of charge from the product section of the Conair website. www.conairgroup.com NOTE: Normal operating hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST. After hours emergency service is available at the same phone number. From outside the United States, call: 814-437-6861 You can commission Conair service personnel to provide on-site service by contacting the Customer Service Department. Standard rates include an on-site hourly rate, with a oneday minimum plus expenses. 0 Before You Call... If you do have a problem, please complete the following checklist before calling Conair: U Make sure you have all model, control type from the serial tag, and parts list numbers for your particular equipment. Service personnel will need this information to assist you. U Make sure power is supplied to the equipment. U Make sure that all connectors and wires within and between control systems and related components have been installed correctly. U Check the troubleshooting guide of this manual for a solution. U Thoroughly examine the instruction manual(s) for associated equipment, especially controls. Each manual may have its own troubleshooting guide to help you. SERVICE INFORMATION APPENDIX A-1
Equipment Guarantee Conair guarantees the machinery and equipment on this order, for a period as defined in the quotation from date of shipment, against defects in material and workmanship under the normal use and service for which it was recommended (except for parts that are typically replaced after normal usage, such as filters, liner plates, etc.). Conair s guarantee is limited to replacing, at our option, the part or parts determined by us to be defective after examination. The customer assumes the cost of transportation of the part or parts to and from the factory. Performance Warranty Conair warrants that this equipment will perform at or above the ratings stated in specific quotations covering the equipment or as detailed in engineering specifications, provided the equipment is applied, installed, operated, and maintained in the recommended manner as outlined in our quotation or specifications. Should performance not meet warranted levels, Conair at its discretion will exercise one of the following options: Inspect the equipment and perform alterations or adjustments to satisfy performance claims. (Charges for such inspections and corrections will be waived unless failure to meet warranty is due to misapplication, improper installation, poor maintenance practices, or improper operation.) Replace the original equipment with other Conair equipment that will meet original performance claims at no extra cost to the customer. Refund the invoiced cost to the customer. Credit is subject to prior notice by the customer at which time a Return Goods Authorization Number (RGA) will be issued by Conair s Service Department. Returned equipment must be well crated and in proper operating condition, including all parts. Returns must be prepaid. Purchaser must notify Conair in writing of any claim and provide a customer receipt and other evidence that a claim is being made. Warranty Limitations Except for the Equipment Guarantee and Performance Warranty stated above, Conair disclaims all other warranties with respect to the equipment, express or implied, arising by operation of law, course of dealing, usage of trade or otherwise, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. APPENDIX A-2 WARRANTY INFORMATION