MACAIR Owners Manual DRYMAX Refrigerated Air Dryers MODELS HX10 HXx200 X20 HX250 oe HX30 HX300 HXx40 HXx400 HX55 HX500 HX75 HX625 HX100 HX800 HX125 HX1000 HX150 HX1200 IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY. IT CONTAINS INFORMATION ‘BOUT SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. ALSO BECOME FAMILIAR WITH ‘THE PROPER INSTALLATION AND CONTROLS OF THE AIR DRYER BEFORE OPERATING.oO A. INTRODUCTION ‘Thank you for selecting an DRYMAX HX series refrigerated air dryer from MACAIR INC. “The refrigerated air dryer is specifically designed and manufactured for drying and purifying compressed alr generated by an alr compressor. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using the air dryer. Please pay attention to the precautions in transportation, installation and operation that are listed in this manual. Please use the dryer according to our application guide and be sure to perform the proper preventative maintenance as recommended in this manual, Failure to perform the preventative maintenance will void the alr dryer warranty. Refrigeration used in this alr dryer is environmentally friendly R134 or Ra04a_and is available at local refrigeration wholesalers. Direct any questions not covered in this manual to your distributor or call MACAIR INC. @ 248-624-6300. Before calling with questions always have the air dryer model #, serial # and pressure gauge readings. Service and maintenance can be obtained from your distributor. If you do not know your distributor please contact the factory. Authorization # must be obtained from MACAIR INC. before any parts or dryers are returned to the factory. MACAIR INC. will not be responsible for anything returned without authorization. Contents Page Contents Page Precautions... 3 What your gauge should read. 7 Installation. a) Normal Maintenance. 7 Data Label. 4 Auto-Drain Maintenance. 7 Dryer Controls. ene Trouble Shooting Guide. 2 Start Up, : 5 Electrical Initial Run Schematics. 10 Procedure. 6 Installation guide, sno Warranty, 42. ) PRE-CAUTIONS ‘The dryer cannot be tited on its side or upside down during shipping. Use forklift from the bottom of the dryer when installing or moving ‘The dryer must be grounded properly to prevent electrical shock. ‘Turn off the compressed alr supply and depressurize the dryer and disconnect the electricity before inspecting the dryer. 5, Do not modify or change the electrical control system and do not, connect other appliances into the control system. 6. Do not tum the dryer on and off frequently. After the dryer is shut off wait 10 minutes before you restart the dryer. The dryer’s evaporator pressure and the condensing pressure must equalize before the dryer is restarted. 7. Check the compressed alr pressure and flow and the electrical ratings to be sure they are correct and within the dryers operating parameters INSTALLATION 4. Ventilation ~ Install dryer only in a well-ventilated clean, dry area only and keep at least 3 feet between the dryer, other equipment and the walls. 2, Dryer Location - Do not install the dryer outside. The air dryer must not bbe exposed to direct sunlight, rain or snow. Do not install the ¢ryer in an environment with fire, high temperatures or iow temperatures. Make sure the dryer Is installed in an environment that is clean anc dry. Dust ‘and dirt particles will clog the air-cooled condenser. A clogged and dirty condenser will reduce the performance of the dryer and will eventually cause damage to the dryer. 3, Ambient Temperatures ~ Suitable ambient temperature for the refrigerant dryer is a minimum of 35 F to a maximum of 110 F. The performance of the dryer will be significantly decreased when the air dryer is Subject to temperatures higher than 110 F. For installations with ambient temperatures higher than 110 F It is recommendes to use @ water-cooled condenser on the dryer. Contact your dealer for details. 4, Selecting Proper In and Out Piping and Piping Design - Pipe L sypass vawves a sores