Sterlco MDB Series Dryers - Manual (Page 5)

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: SAFETY .............................................................. VII
1-1 How to Use This Manual .......................................................................................... vii
Safety Symbols Used in this Manual .................................................................. vii
1-2 Warnings and Precautions ........................................................................................ ix
1-3 Responsibility ............................................................................................................ x
General Responsibility ......................................................................................... x
Operator Responsibility ........................................................................................ x
Maintenance Responsibility ................................................................................ xi
Reporting a Safety Defect .................................................................................. xii
CHAPTER 2: GENERAL INFORMATION ................................ 13
2-1 Models Covered in This Manual ............................................................................... 13
2-2 Necessary Documents ............................................................................................. 13
2-3 General Description ................................................................................................. 13
Specifying a Drying System ...............................................................................14
What is Desiccant? ............................................................................................14
The Process/Regeneration Cycle .......................................................................15
Aftercoolers, Pre-Coolers, and Plasticizing Traps ..............................................15
Closed Loop and Heat Recovery Option ............................................................16
Process Heat Recovery Option ..........................................................................16
Modular Convey Options ....................................................................................16
Material Overdrying Protection ...........................................................................16
Safety Devices and Interlocks ............................................................................17
2-4 Standard Features ................................................................................................... 18
Mechanical Features ..........................................................................................18
Electrical Features .............................................................................................18
2-5 Options .................................................................................................................... 19
2-6 Dimensions and Specifications ................................................................................ 20
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2-7 Silo Dehumidification System .................................................................................. 21
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION .................................................. 22
3-1 Positioning Your Dryer ............................................................................................. 22
3-2 Making Electrical Connections ................................................................................. 22
3-3 Checking for Proper Blower Rotation ....................................................................... 22
Three-Phase Models ..........................................................................................22
3-4 Process Air Connections Between the Dryer and Drying Hopper ............................. 24
3-5 Connecting Cooling Water to the Optional Aftercooler/Precooler and Closed Loop
Regeneration ..................................................................................................................... 24
Installing Water Lines ...........................................................................................24
3-6 Drying Hopper ......................................................................................................... 25
Removing the Rust Inhibitor ..................................................................................25
Air Trap Considerations ........................................................................................25
3-7 Positioning Your Dryer ............................................................................................. 25
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