Process Air Heater, 30 to 270 kW.
For use with Conair Carousel Plus Series W Dryers and HADs.
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INTRODUCTION • Purpose of the User Guide • How the guide is organized • Your responsibilities as a user • ATTENTION:
Read this so no one gets hurt • How to use the lockout device • DESCRIPTION • What is the HTC process air
ter? • Typical applications • How it works • Specifications:HTC Carousel Plus process air dryer • Specifications:
hea
HTC models 600 - 5000 • Specifications: HTC for HAD • INSTALLATION• Unpacking the boxes • Preparing for instal-
lation • Installation of the HTC control models 30,60,and 90 • Installation of the HTC control model 120 • Installation of
the HTC control models 180 and 270 • Loca tion and mounting of the HTC heater assembly models 30, 60, and 90 •
Location and mounting of the HTC heater assembly mod-
tion and mounting of the HTC hea
Loca
els 180 and 270 • Connecting the HTC heater assembly to the dryer or blower and hopper • Installing the isolation valves
• Connecting the power on models HTC 180 and 270 • Connecting the control wiring on models 180 and 270 •
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Copyright 2006 l
DISCLAIMER: The Conair Group, Inc., shall not be liable for errors contained in this User Guide or
for incidental,
this information. Conair makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this information, including,
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ges in connection with the furnishing, performance or use of
Note: This addendum applies only if you have purchased a Conair Hot
Air Dryer (HAD).
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iv l Table of Contents
Introduction
Purpose of the user guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
How the guide is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Your responsibilities as a user. . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
ATTENTION:
Read this so no one gets hurt . . . . . . . . 1-4
SECTION
1
Introduction
1
How to use the lockout device. . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Introduction l 1-1
Purpose of the User Guide
This User Guide describes the Conair Hopper Temperature Controller
(HTC) process air heater and explains step-by-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.
Symbols within triangles warn of conditions that could be hazardous to users or
could damage equipment. Read and take precautions before proceeding.
1
Numbers indicate tasks or steps to be performed by the user.
A diamond indicates the equipment’s response to an action performed by the user.
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1-2 l Introduction
An open box marks items in a checklist.
❒
A circle marks items in a list.
•
Indicates a tip. A tip is used to provide you with a suggestion that will help you with
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the maintenance and the operation of this equipment.
✐
Indicates a note. A note is used to provide additional information about the steps
Your Responsibility as a User
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.
Introduction
1
Introduction l 1-3
ATTENTION:
Read this so no one gets hurt
We design equipment with the user’s safety in mind. You can avoid the potential
hazards identified on this machine by following the procedures outlined below and
elsewhere in the User Guide.
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, opera tion,
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.
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WARNING: Voltage hazard
This equipment is powered by three-phase alternating current,
as specified on the machine serial tag and data plate.
A properly sized conductive ground wire from the incoming power
supply must be connected to the chassis ground terminal inside the
electrical enclosure (control center). Improper grounding can result in
severe personal injury and erratic machine operation.
ways disconnect and lock out the incoming main po
Al
opening the control center or performing non-standard operating procedures, such as routine maintenance. Only qualified personnel should
perform troubleshooting procedures tha
center while power is on.
t require access to the control
wer source before
How to Use the Lockout Device
ON
O OFF
ON
O OFF
ON
O OFF
CAUTION: Before performing maintenance or repairs on this product,you should disconnect and lockout 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.
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:
11
Stop or turn off the equipment.
22
Isolate the equipment from the electric power. Turn the rotary
disconnect switch to the OFF, or “O” position.
33
Secure the device with an assigned lock or tag.
Insert a lock or tag
in the holes to prevent movement.
44
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.
To restore power to the heater, turn the rotary disconnect back to the ON position:
Introduction
1
11
Remove the lock or tag.
22
Turn the rotary disconnect switch to the ON or “I” position.
Introduction l 1-5
1-6 l Introduction
SECTION
2
Description
What is the HTC process air heater?. . . . . . . 2-2
Specifications: HTC for Hot Air Dryers (HAD) . 2-7
Description
2
Description l 2-1
What is the HTC Process Air
Heater?
The HTC process air heater is designed to control the temperature of dry air as
it enters a material hopper. This process air heater can be set to increase, or
“raise”, the temperature of air that was dehumidified at a central dryer or from
a blower as part of hot air drying.
The HTC includes a control center, heater box with electric heating elements,
an airflow differential pressure switch, and an RTD temperature probe(s).
The differential pressure switch places the HTC in standby mode to save energy
and prevent heating element damage when air flow is not present.
2-2 l Description
Typical Applications
Carousel Plus “W”Dryer
The HTC process air heater is designed for use with a dehumidifying device
that supplies dry air, such as a central dehumidifying dryer in which the process
heaters (if present) have been disabled, or with a stand alone blower for hot air
drying.
Description
The HTC can be used successfully in applications that require:
• Drying temperatures up to 350°F (176.7°C) (250°F [121.1°C] on HAD
models).
• The ability to dry multiple materials requiring different drying temperature
setpoints in a central drying system. (Requires separate HTCs / hoppers.)
• The ability to easily take a hopper “off-line” for cleaning without shutting
down the entire central drying system.
Hot Air Dryer (HAD)
The HTC process air heater, for use with a hot air dryer such as a Conair model
HAD, connects plant air motivated by a Conair blower assembly to a material drying hopper.
The HTC for HAD can be used successfully in applications that require:
• Drying temperatures up to 250°F (121.1°C).
• Non-hygroscopic materials that are in pellet or flake form (not powder).
• Open loop drying (not recirculated).
The HTC does not have an integral blower to circulate the hot air, so it can not be
used as a stand-alone material preheater. It must be combined with a Conair
Carousel Plus Series “W” dryer or HAD.
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Description l 2-3
How it Works
D
rying
H
oppe
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emperatur
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H
eaters
S
tartup /
Shutdown
For Startup:
1. With heaters in
Standby, turn on
blower or dryer.
2. Enable heaters.
For Shutdown:
1
. Switch heaters to
Standby.
2
. Wait 60 seconds
before turning off
blower or dryer.
Enable
Standby
Temperature Controller
Control Center
Hopper Inlet
Heater Box
Heating Element
Process Temperature RTD
Process Protection RTD
The HTC process air heater works a lot like the thermostat and heater in your
house. The RTD probe measures the temperature of the air entering the hopper.
If this air is not warm enough to properly dry the material in the hopper, the
RTD sends a message to the temperature controller which tells the heater to
begin heating. The heating elements inside the heater enclosure heat until the
RTD probe senses that the air entering the hopper is at the setpoint entered by
the user.
The HTC has a process protection RTD (over-temperature safety). The temperature controller shuts off power to the heating elements if they get too hot and
an alarm is generated.
An air flow differential pressure switch detects air flow by sensing the natural
drop of pressure due to flow through the heater. This prevents damage to the
heater elements or material in the hopper on loss of air flow.
The temperature controller alarms if the heating elements are heating too hot. It
also alarms if the heating elements are not heating enough.
How the HTC Works
2-4 l Description
How it Works (continued)
D
rying
H
oppe
r
T
emperatur
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ontro
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2
1
3
4
5
6
8
7
1 Centrifugal Blower Assembly
2 Control Center
3 Electric Heater Assembly
4 Hose (15 ft)
5 Insulated Hose (3 ft)
6 RTD Process Temperature
7 RTD Process Protection
8 Outlet Filter Sock
How the HAD Works
Description
2
Description l 2-5
Specifications: HTC MODELS 600 - 5000
MODEL HTCHTC-30H*HTC-60H*HTC-90H*HTC-120H*HTC-180H*HTC-270H*
Carousel Plus dryer model W600W800 W1000W1600W2400W3200W5000
Performance characteristics
Temperature range 150° - 375° F {66° - 191° C}
Flow rate cfm300 400500800120016002500
Pressure drop@flow rate
inches WC
{mm} WC
Dimensions inches {cm} and weight lb {kg}
Heater box dimensions
The HTC process air heater comes in two boxes. Depending on the model and
options ordered, the boxes could include:
Standard Equipment
• Heater assembly;
• Control center;
• 1 insulated hose;
• 1 non-insulated hose;
• 4 hose clamps;
• 2 RTD probes (1 process and 1 process protection);
• Blower (HAD models only).
Optional Equipment
• 1 RTD probe (1 setback).
1 Carefully remove all components from their shipping containers.
2 Remove all packing material, protective paper, tape, and plastic.
3-2 l Installation
3 Carefully inspect all components
shipping, and that you have all the necessary hardware.
to make sure no damage occurred during
4 Take a moment to record serial numbers and electrical power specifications
in the blanks provided on the back of the the User Guide’s title page. The information will be helpful if you ever need service or parts.
5 You are now ready to begin installation. Follow the preparation steps on the
next page.
Preparing for Installation
The HTC process air heater is easy to install, if you prepare the mounting area
properly.
1 Make sure the mounting area provides:
❒❒
A grounded power source supplying the correct current for your
HTC model. All models require three-phase power. Check the HTC’s
serial tag for the correct amps, voltage, and cycles. Field wiring
should be completed by qualified personnel to the planned location for
the HTC. All electrical wiring should comply with your region’s electrical codes.
❒❒
Minimum clearance for safe operation and maintenance.
The HTC control center should be mounted so that its display panel
can be seen and touched easily by an operator.
❒❒
Process air lines installed from the dryer to the HTC location. For
easy maintenance, we recommend using flexible hose to make the final
connection between the process outlet of the dryer or blower and the
HTC.
Installation of the HTC Control
Models HTC 30, 60, and 90
CAUTION: You are responsible for the structural integrity of this
installation.
✐
NOTE: The HTC control is shipped mounted on the left side of the
floor stand on models 30, 60, and 90 (see figure to the right).
✐
NOTE: If, by using your o wn provisions, you change the mounting
arrangement of the control center to a wall mount unit,
mounted 6 inches off of the wall to provide clearance for the heat
sink.
it must be
Description
3
HTC Control
Center
Installation
l 3-3
HTC Control
Center
Installation of the HTC Control
Model HTC 120
CAUTION: You are responsible for the structural integrity of this
installation.
1 Securely bolt the HTC control to the left side of the floor stand. Use the
supplied locking fasteners to securely mount the HTC control center to the floor
stand to prevent vibration-induced loosening.
✐
NOTE: If, by using your o wn provisions, you change the mounting arrangement of the control center to a wall mount unit, it must be mounted 6 inches off of the wall to provide
clearance for the heat sink.
Installation of the HTC Control
Models HTC 180 and 270
CAUTION:You are responsible for the structural integrity of this installation.
✐
Note: If the length of the
process and process protection
RTD is too short for your installation, contact Conair Parts
Department (800.458.1960) to
purchase an extension cable.
From outside the United States,
call 814.437.6861.
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1 Move the control center into
its final location for operation
(see figure to the right). The
control center must be positioned close enough to the hopper to allow connection of the
RTD temperature probe.
The control center can be
mounted to a wall, the hopper
frame, or a floor stand with customer provided provisions.
HTC Control Center
(Free-Standing)
✐
Note: If, by using your own provisions, you change the mounting arrangement of the control
center to a wall mount unit,
ance for the heat sink.
it must be mounted 6 inches off of the wall to provide c
lear-
Location and Mounting of the HTC
Heater Assembly Models HTC 30,
60 and 90
CAUTION:You are responsible for the structural integrity of this installation.
✐
Note: The HTC heater assembly is shipped mounted to the back of the floor stand on
Models 30, 60 and 90 (see Figure to the right).
The heater is prewired to the control box on HTC Models 30, 60, and 90.
Location and Mounting of the HTC
Heater Assembly Model HTC 120
IMPORTANT: Always refer to
the wiring diagrams that came
with your heater before making
electrical connections.
HTC Heater
CAUTION:You are responsible for the structural integrity of this installation.
1 Securely bolt the HTC heater assembly to the back of the floor stand (see
figure to the right). Use the locking fasteners provided to securely mount the
heater assembly to the floor stand to prevent vibration induced loosening.
The heater is prewired to the control box
on HTC Model 120.
Location and Mounting of the HTC
Heater Assembly Models HTC 180
and 270
CAUTION:You are responsible for the structural integrity of this installation.
1 Securely bolt the HTC heater assembly to the back of the floor stand (see
figure to the right). Use the locking fasteners provided to securely mount the
heater assembly to the floor stand to prevent vibration induced loosening.
2 Refer to the wiring diagram to make the wiring connections for the heater
and control box. Also, see page 3-8, “Connecting the Power.” Only a quali-
ied electrician should make the wiring connections between the control and the
f
heater. The customer must supply the appropriately sized wire and conduit to
make connections.
Description
3
CAUTION: Always disconnect
and lock out the main power
sources before making electrical
connections. Electrical connections should be made only by
qualified personnel.
CAUTION: Check the disconnect with a volt meter to insure
that the power is off.
HTC Heater
Installation l 3-5
✐
NOTE: Do not allow the
flexible hoses to kink or
crimp.
Connecting the HTC Heater
Assembly to the Dryer or Blower
and Hopper
The inlet of the HTC heater assembly should be plumbed to the air source (usually
a blower or central dehumidification dryer). This inlet hose should be at least the
size of the heater inlet (lower) connection size (hoses provided). Also, the hose
should be as short and straight as possible to prevent unnecessary frictional losses.
This hose is the un-insulated and will normally be at ambient temperature plus 50
to 90°F. This hose should be properly supported so no weight will be on the
heater inlet connection.
The connection between the heater assembly outlet and the hopper should
be made with the supplied insulated hose. The insulation is important from
an energy standpoint and for personnel protection. Be careful not to block
off any heater sensor mounting locations.
Make sure all hoses are securely clamped to
prevent wasteful leaking. The hoses should be
routed neatly and supported where possible to
prevent undue stress on the heater and hopper
assemblies. Also, the bends should be made
with gradual radiuses. Sharp turns will cause
undue pressure drop.
TIP: Units with elliptical or oval shaped inlets or outlets require forming the hose to fit
✒
this shape. When tightening the hose clamp, position the screw head on the long radius
portion of the duct.
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Connect the filter sock or optional dust collector or cyclone to the hopper discharge. Verify the connections are secure and do not leak.
Installing the Isolation Valves
ON
O OFF
✐
NOTE: Isolation valves should be installed when multiple hoppers are connected
to a single dryer or blower.
1 Turn the disconnect dial on the control center door to the Off or “O” posi-
tion. Lock out the main power (see Page 1-5 for complete lock out information).
2 Install one isolation valve in the return air line. Secure the hoses on the
valve with hose clamps.
3 Install the other isolation valve in the delivery air line. Secure the hoses on
the valve with hose clamps.
Description
3
Installation l 3-7
Connecting the Power on models
ON
O OFF
HTC 180 and 270
IMPORTANT: Always refer
to the wiring diagrams that
came with your heater
before making electrical
connections.
The electrical connection consists of bringing power into the control center and
wiring the heater power from the control center to the heater assembly. The incoming power should match the rated nameplate power required on the serial tag on the
control center. This power should be clean and have a voltage variation of no more
than +/- 5% of the nameplate voltage. Unless the actual voltage is equal to the
nameplate voltage, the actual kW output of the HTC will vary slightly. The output
varies with the square of the voltage difference.
CAUTION: Always disconnect and lock out the main power sources before making electrical connections. Electrical connections should be made only by qualified personnel.
CAUTION: Check the disconnect with a volt meter to insure tha t the po wer is off.
1 Disconnect and lock out the main power sources before making electrical
connections. Electrical connections should be made only by qualified personnel.
2 Turn the disconnect dial on the control center door to the Off or “O” posi-
tion. Turn the captive screw, and swing the control center door open.
3
Insert the main power
Secure the power cable with a rubber compression fitting or strain relief or use
conduit. Verify that the incoming power is securely attached to the control center
and there is no strain on the incoming power.
cable through a knockout in the side of the control center.
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4
Connect the power wires
holder.
to the three terminals at the top of the power disconnect
5 Connect the ground wire to the ground lug.
✐
Note: The connection between the heater and control center should be made with
properly sized conductors and properly protected with appropriate conduit (customer supplied).
damage. The terminations should be landed on the terminals in the control center
and heater junction area. These terminations should be regularly checked to prevent loosening and shorting to ground.
The routing should be nea
t and away from potential mechanical
Connecting the Power (continued)
on models HTC 180 and 270
6
Insert the supplied heater power
bottom of the control center. Secure the wire with a rubber compression fit-
ting or strain relief if conduit is not used.
7 Connect the heater power wires to the control center’s terminal block and
heater ground wire to the ground lugas shown.
8
Insert the other end of heater power
of the heater assembly. Secure the wire with a rubber compression fitting or
strain relief if conduit is not used.
wire through a knockout in the side or
Pow er Wires
(Gray - Customer
Supplied)
Ground Wires
(Green - Customer
Supplied)
wire through the knockout in the side
IMPORTANT: Always refer to
the wiring diagrams that
came with your heater before
making electrical connections.
Description
3
9 Connect the heater power wires to the top terminals of the heater assem-
bly’s terminal block and heater ground wires to the ground lugas shown.
Insert the Power
Wires Here
Ground Wires
(Green/Yellow)
Installation l 3-9
Connecting the Control Wires
ON
O OFF
Models HTC 180 and 270
IMPORTANT: Always refer to the proper wiring diagram supplied with your
equipment before making electrical connections.
CAUTION: Always disconnect and lock out the main power sources before
making electrical connections. Electrical connections should be made only by
qualified personnel.
1
Refer to the wiring diagram that came with your control.
2 Insert the supplied control wires encased in conduit through a knockout in
the side or bottom of the HTC control center.
3 Connect the high temperature and pressure switch wires to the control
center's terminal block.
4 Insert the other end of the control wires through the knockout in one side
of the HTC heater assembly terminal box.
5 Connect the high temperature and pressure switch wires to the heater
assembly terminal block.
✐
Note: The connection between the heater and control center should be made with
properly sized conductors and properly protected with appropriate conduit (customer supplied). The routing should be neat and away from potential mechanical
damage. The terminations should be landed on the terminals in the control center
and heater junction area. These terminations should be regularly checked to prevent loosening and shorting to ground.
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