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Atlas Copco Air Dryers

FD(W)260, -300, -380, -450, -700

Instruction Book

Important:
This book applies exclusively to FD dryers as from following serial numbers onwards and filled with
refrigerant R404a; see data plate:
FD260: AIQ-124 045
FD300: AIQ-140 200
FD380: AIQ-129 800
FD450: AIQ-140 550
FD700: AIQ-750 005

This instruction book meets the requirements for instructions specified by the machinery
directive 89/392/EEC and is valid for CE as well as non-CE labelled machines

No. 2920 1351 01

Registration code: APC FD / 38 / 988


Replaces No. 2920 1351 00 and for FD700 only 2920 1371 00

1998-03

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Instruction book

This instruction book describes how to handle and operate the subject machine(s) to ensure safe operation, optimum working
economy and long service life.

Read this book before putting the machine into operation to ensure correct handling, operation and proper maintenance from
the beginning. The maintenance schedule contains a summary of the measures for keeping the dryer in good repair. The
maintenance procedures are simple but must be carried out regularly.

Keep the book available for the operator(s) and make sure that the dryer is operated and that the maintenance actions are carried
out according to the instructions. Record all operating data, maintenance work effected, etc. in an operator's logbook available
from Atlas Copco. Follow all applicable safety precautions, amongst others those mentioned on the cover of this book.

Repair operations must be performed by trained personnel from Atlas Copco, who can also be contacted if any further information
is desired.

In all correspondence always mention the dryer type and the complete serial number, shown on the data plate.

For all specific data not mentioned in the text, consult section "Principal data".

The company reserves the right to make changes without prior notice.

Contents
Page Page
1 Leading particulars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3.4 Stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.1 General description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3.5 Possible causes of unstable or too high pressure
1.2 Air circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 dewpoint temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.3 Refrigeration circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Automatic regulation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.5 Electrical system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
5 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5.1 Automatic expansion valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.1 Dimension drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5.2 Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.2 Installation proposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3 Installation instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 6 Problem solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.4 Pictographs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
7 Principal data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3 Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 7.1 Limitations/nominal conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Initial start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 7.2 Specific data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.2 Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.3 During operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 8 Conversion list of SI units into British/US units . . . 20

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1 LEADING PARTICULARS 1.2 Air circuit (Fig. 2)

Compressed air enters air/air heat exchanger (14) and is pre-


1.1 General description cooled by the outgoing, cold, dried air. Water and oil in the
incoming air start to condense. The air then flows through air/
The FD air dryers remove moisture from compressed air by refrigerant heat exchanger/evaporator (15) where the refrigerant
cooling the air to near freezing point. This causes water and evaporates and withdraws heat from the air. This cools the air
oil to condense. The condensate is automatically drained. The to close to the evaporating temperature of the refrigerant. More
air is warmed up before leaving the dryer. water and oil in the air condense. The cold air then flows
through separator (3) where all the condensate is separated from
On air-cooled dryers, the condenser has a cooling fan controlled the air. The condensate collects in condensate trap (4) and is
by a condenser pressure switch. Water-cooled dryers have an automatically drained. From separator (3) the cold dried air
automatic regulating valve in the water outlet of the condenser. flows through air/air heat exchanger (14), where it is warmed
up by the incoming air to approx. 10°C (18°F) below the
FD260 up to -700 are air-cooled, while FD260 W up to -700 incoming air temperature. Reheating the dried air reduces its
W are water-cooled dryers. The suffix W is not mentioned relative humidity, so that condensation in the air net cannot
further in the book where the descriptions are valid for both occur unless the air is cooled to below the pressure dewpoint
air- and water-cooled dryers. temperature indicated by gauge (1).

F6837

Fig. 1. Front view of FD450

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AI. Air inlet connection 2. Insulating block 9. Refrigerant condenser


AO. Air outlet connection 3. Cyclone condensate separator 10. Liquid refrigerant receiver
M1. Refrigerant compressor/motor 4. Condensate trap with automatic 11. Refrigerant shut-off valve
M2. Condenser cooling fan motor discharge 12. Liquid refrigerant dryer/filter
S2. High pressure shut-down switch 5. Automatic condensate drain hose 13. Refrigerant expansion valve
S3. Fan control switch 6. Manual condensate drain valve 14. Air/air heat exchanger
1. Pressure dewpoint temperature 7. Liquid separator 15. Air/refrigerant heat exchanger/
gauge 8. Fan evaporator

Fig. 2. Air and refrigerant flow diagram, air-cooled dryers

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1.3 Refrigeration circuit (Fig. 2) In expansion valve (13) some of the expanding liquid refrigerant
evaporates, for which the required heat is withdrawn from the
Compressor (M1) delivers hot, high-pressure refrigerant gas, refrigerant itself.
which flows, via the coil of liquid separator (7), through
condenser (9) where most of the refrigerant condenses. On The refrigerant enters the heat exchanger/evaporator (15) where
air-cooled condensers, a fan control switch (S3) stops and starts it withdraws heat from the compressed air by further
the fan motor (M2) at falling or rising condenser pressure. On evaporation. Dependent on the compressed air load, all, or
water-cooled condensers, an automatic valve (3-Figs. 5) almost all, refrigerant evaporates at constant pressure and
regulates the cooling water flow, thus controlling the temperature. The vapour refrigerant leaving evaporator (15)
temperature, which is directly dependent on the pressure. The flows into liquid separator (7). The liquid separator prevents
cooled refrigerant then collects in receiver (10). any droplets from entering compressor (M1) because warm
refrigerant, leaving the compressor, flows through the coil of
The liquid leaves the receiver (10) via its syphon outlet and the liquid separator and evaporates the surrounding liquid.
flows through liquid refrigerant filter/dryer (12) to expansion From liquid separator (7) the refrigerant gas is sucked in by the
valve (13) where it expands to evaporating pressure. compressor.

T1 L1 L2 L3 1X1 PE

F2

F1. Fuses, fan motor L1/3. Terminal, mains


F2. Fuse, secondary side (24 V) of transformer PE. Earth terminal
K1. Motor contactor, refrigerant compressor T1. Transformer
K2. Motor contactor, condenser cooling fan 1X1. Terminal strip

Fig. 3. Electric cubicle of FD260

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Fig. 4a

S3 S2 2 7

5
M2 M1. Refrigerant compressor/motor
M2. Condenser cooling fan motor
S2. High pressure shut-down switch
S3. Fan control switch
9 6 1. Condensate trap with automatic
discharge
2. Refrigerant shut-off valve
3. Condenser
4. Liquid refrigerant receiver
5. Fan
F6839 6. Refrigerant dryer/filter
7. Refrigerant expansion valve
8. Liquid separator
9. Electric cubicle

Fig. 4b Figs. 4. Side views of FD450

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Fig. 5a

M1. Refrigerant compressor/motor


S2. High pressure shut-down switch
1. Liquid refrigerant receiver
2. Condenser
3. Flow regulating valve
4. Refrigerant shut-off valve
5. Electric cubicle
6. Condensate trap with automatic
discharge
7. Refrigerant shut-off valve
F6841 8. Refrigerant dryer/filter
9. Refrigerant expansion valve
10. Liquid separator

Fig. 5b Figs. 5. Side views of FD380 W

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1.4 Automatic regulation system (Fig. 2) Altering the set point value (indicated "L1"):
- Press key (5); the current value blinks on the display.
Expansion valve (13) maintains the evaporating temperature - Press the up (1) or down (2) key until the desired value is
between 1 and -1°C (34 and 30°F); these are the approximate reached.
limit temperatures at zero and maximum air load respectively. - To store the new value, press key (5) or wait a few seconds.
At partial or no load, the excess cooling capacity is transferred
in liquid separator (7). The condenser pressure must be kept Altering the differential value (indicated "HY1"):
as constant as possible to obtain stable operation of expansion - Press key (4); the current value blinks on the display.
valve (13). Therefore, on air-cooled dryers, fan control switch - Press the up (1) or down (2) key until the desired value is
(S3) stops and starts cooling fan (M2). On water-cooled dryers, reached.
the temperature is controlled by an automatic regulating valve - Press key (5) or wait a few seconds to store the new value.
on the water circuit. The switch or regulating valve ensures
proper operation at low air load and/or low ambient temperature. If the temperature increases above the preset value, alarm
indicator lamp (H3-Fig. 10) will light up.

An automatic interval drain 1) may be connected between


condensate trap (4-Fig. 2) and manual drain valve (6-Fig. 2) to
flush the trap regularly. The interval time and opening time
1.5 Electrical system can be adjusted.

These dryers are three-phase units.

The refrigerant compressors are equipped with a crankcase


heater. When voltage is supplied, the heater is energized. It 2 INSTALLATION
keeps the oil in the crankcase warm to prevent condensing of
refrigerant in the compressor housing, which could result in
serious damage of the compressor at restart (liquid knock). 2.1 Dimension drawings (Figs. 6)
On air-cooled dryers, fan control switch (S3-Fig. 4b) will start See pages 9 up to 12
fan motor (M2-Fig. 4b) via contactor (K2-Fig. 3) as soon as
the condenser pressure reaches the upper set point of the switch
and will stop the fan motor when the condenser pressure
decreases to its lower set point.

High pressure shut-down switch (S2-Figs. 4b and 5b) stops the


compressor motor when the pressure in the refrigerant circuit
reaches the upper set point of the switch. The compressor motor
will automatically restart when the pressure drops to the lower
set point.

The motors have a built-in thermic protection. If the compressor


motor stops without apparent reason, it will most probably be
the thermic protection which has tripped. In such case, the
compressor will restart when the motor windings have cooled
down, which may take up to 2 hours.

An electronic dewpoint indicator with display and alarm


functions is installed on the instrument panel (Fig. 10). Display
(3-Fig. 12) shows the pressure dewpoint temperature. The set
point value, i.e. the pressure dewpoint temperature at which
the alarm indicator lamp (H3-Fig. 10) lights up, can be checked
by pressing key (5-Fig. 12); the value will blink for 5 seconds
on the display. The differential value (dT), i.e. the temperature
difference between alarm on and alarm off, can be checked by
pressing key (4-Fig. 12); the value will blink on the display for
approx. 5 seconds.

1) Optional equipment.

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Fig. 6a. Dimension drawing of FD260 up to FD380 50/60 Hz and FD450 50 Hz
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10

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Fig. 6b. Dimension drawing of FD260 W up to FD380 W 50/60 Hz and FD450 W 50 Hz


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Fig. 6c. Dimension drawing of FD700 50/60 Hz
11
12

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Fig. 6d. Dimension drawing of FD700 W 50/60 Hz


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2.2 Installation proposal (Fig. 7)

1. FD dryer 3. Air receiver with condensate drain 7. By-pass system


2a. DD-type general-purpose prefilter 4. Pressure gauge 8. By-pass valve
2b. PD-type high-efficiency prefilter 5. Drain pipes 9. Dryer inlet valve
2c. DD-type afterfilter 6. Dryer outlet valve

Fig. 7. Installation proposal

2.3 Installation instructions 4. A sticker dealing in short with the operating instructions
and explaining the pictographs is delivered with the
1. Install the dryer where the ambient air is as clean as possible literature set. Affix the sticker next to the control panel.
and where the temperature of the air will never exceed or Make yourself familiar with the instructions and pictographs
drop below the temperature limits (see section 7). Keep explained.
the ventilation gratings of the dryer free. 5. On water-cooled dryers, connect the water cooling pipes to
2. Connect the compressed air lines to the marked inlet and the marked in and out connections. It is recommended to
outlet pipes of the dryer; if required, via valves and fit a manual shut-off valve in the water inlet.
preferably a by-pass valve. Apply a sealing medium to the 6. Remove all the bags with silica gel attached to the dryer.
threaded connections. 7. Check that the primary side connection of the transformer
3. Fit manual condensate drain valve (2-Fig. 8) onto the (T1-Fig. 3) corresponds with the supply voltage.
condensate drain pipe. 8. Check that the electrical installation corresponds to the local
Lay out the condensate drain hose (3-Fig. 8) via a funnel codes. The dryer must be earthed and protected against
towards a drain collector to allow visual inspection. The short circuits by fuses of the inert type in all phases. An
hose must pitch downwards, away from the dryer and the isolating switch must be installed near the dryer. Connect 3
open end must never dip into the water of the drain collector. cables from the main fuses to terminals (L1, L2 and L3-
If the condensate drain has been led down outside the Fig. 3), connect the earth cable to the earth terminal (PE-
compressor room where the pipe may be exposed to freezing Fig. 3).
temperatures, the pipe must be insulated.

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AI. Air inlet connection


AO. Air outlet connection
1. Cable gland
2. Manual condensate drain
3. Automatic condensate drain
4. Water inlet, condenser
5. Water outlet, condenser
6. Insulating block with heat exchangers

Fig. 8. FD380 W

2.4 Pictographs (Fig. 9)

1. Switch off and depressurize the dryer before


starting maintenance or repairs
2. Manual condensate drain
3. Automatic condensate drain
4. Pressure dewpoint
5. Dryer on-off
6. Voltage on
7. Dewpoint alarm

Fig. 9. Pictographs

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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Initial start (Fig. 10)

Safety precautions 1. At least 4 hours before starting, the mains supply to the
The operator must apply all relevant safety precautions, dryer must be switched on to energize the crankcase heater,
including those mentioned in this book. which warms up the oil. The indicator lamp (H1) is then
alight.
Altitude operation 2. Open the refrigerant shut-off valves (11-Fig. 2 and on water-
Consult Atlas Copco if operating above 3000 m. cooled dryers also 4-Fig. 5a) as follows: take the protecting
cap off the valve, then screw the spindle fully out and refit
Moving/lifting the cap.
The dryer can be moved by a lift truck using the slot in the 3. On air-cooled dryers, press run/stand-by button (S1). Check
frame. Make sure that the forks protrude from the other side of that the sense of rotation of the fan motor is correct. Cooling
the frame. The dryer can also be lifted after inserting beams in air must be drawn in through the condenser (3-Figs. 4) and
the slot. Make sure that the beams cannot slide and that they blown over the refrigerant compressor (M1-Fig. 4a) to
protrude from the frame equally. The chains must be held outside the dryer. If wrong, switch off the voltage and reverse
parallel to the bodywork by chain spreaders in order not to two of the three phase connections at the mains terminals.
damage the dryer. The lifting equipment must be placed in
such a way that the dryer will be lifted perpendicularly. Lift
smoothly and avoid twisting. 3.2 Starting (Fig. 10)

1. Switch on the voltage at least 4 hours before starting, to

H1. Indicator lamp, voltage on S1. Run/stand-by button 6. Condensate trap


H2. Indicator lamp, dryer on 7. Pressure dewpoint temperature
H3. Alarm indicator lamp, high pressure The numbered items are 8. Refrigerant expansion valve
dewpoint temperature pictographs for: 9. Start/Stop button
P1. Pressure dewpoint temperature gauge 1. Temperature 10. Alarm
P2. Temperature gauge, air inlet 1) 2. Air inlet 11. Voltage on
P3. Temperature gauge, evaporating 3. Air outlet 12. Refrigerant compressor
temperature 1) 4. Air/air heat exchanger 13. Condenser
P4. Temperature gauge, condensing 5. Air/refrigerant heat exchanger 14. Refrigerant liquid dryer
temperature 1)

1) Optional equipment
Fig. 10. Instrument panel

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energize the crankcase heater. Never start the dryer without - Condenser externally clogged (air-cooled dryers)
preheating as this may cause serious damage to the - Malfunctioning of fan control switch (S3-Fig. 4b) on
refrigerant compressor. air-cooled dryers or malfunctioning of the cooling water
Check that voltage on indicator lamp (H1) is alight. regulating valve (3-Figs. 5) on water-cooled dryers
2. On water-cooled dryers, open the cooling water shut-off
valves. Note: The pressure dewpoint temperature will deviate from
3. Press run/stand-by button (S1). Check that dryer on nominal when the nominal conditions are exceeded, e.g. a
indicator lamp (H2) is alight. pressure dewpoint temperature of +7°C can be considered as
4. If the air inlet valve is closed, open it a little to pressurize normal if the air flow, the air inlet temperature or the ambient
the dryer gradually; open the valve when the dryer is temperature is higher than nominal.
pressurized.
5. Approx. 5 minutes later, load the dryer by opening the air
outlet valve.
Close the by-pass valve if installed.
6. After approx. 10 minutes, the nominal pressure dewpoint 4 MAINTENANCE
temperature will be reached.
Maintenance and repair work other than routine attention,
especially on the refrigeration circuits, must only be carried
3.3 During operation out by qualified personnel and with the proper equipment.

At regular intervals check: Safety precautions


1. Pressure dewpoint temperature gauge (P1-Fig. 10). When handling refrigerant R404a, all applicable safety
2. That condensate trap (1-Fig. 4a and 6-Fig. 5a) is operative. precautions must be observed. The following points are
If the operation is doubtful, flush the trap as per point 3 1). specially stressed:
3. Regularly open manual drain valve (2-Fig. 8) for approx. - Contact of refrigerant with the skin will cause freezing.
10 seconds to discharge condensate and possible impurities. Special gloves must be worn and in case of contact, the
skin should be rinsed with water. On no account may
clothing be removed.
3.4 Stopping (Fig. 10) - Fluid refrigerant will also cause freezing of the eyes;
therefore, safety glasses are a must.
1. Flush the condensate trap (see section 3.3). - Refrigerant R404a is not inflammable but it is poisonous.
2. Close the dryer air outlet valve. It is not necessary to close Do not inhale refrigerant vapours. Check that the working
its air inlet valve. Only if the air net requires so, open the area is adequately ventilated.
by-pass valve and close the air inlet valve.
3. Press button (S1) to the stand-by position. The dryer stops. Local law may impose that:
Voltage on lamp (H1) remains alight. The crankcase heater - work on the refrigerant circuit of the cooling dryer or on
remains switched on. Disconnect the dryer from the mains any equipment which influences its function should be
if it is going to be out of service for a long period or when executed by an authorized control body.
maintenance is needed. - the installation should be checked once a year by an
Leave the isolating switch closed if the dryer has to remain authorized control body.
stand-by.
4. On water-cooled dryers, close the cooling water shut-off General
valves. 1. Keep the dryer clean.
2. On air-cooled dryers, brush or blow off the finned surface
of condenser (3-Figs. 4) regularly.
3.5 Possible causes of unstable or too high 3. Once every six months inspect and clean the inner
pressure dewpoint temperature components of condensate trap (1-Fig. 4a and 6-Fig. 5a).

1. Dryer overload
- Compressed air flow exceeds capacity of dryer
- Working pressure too low
- Air inlet temperature too high
- Ambient temperature too high
- On water-cooled dryers, insufficient cooling water flow
2. Refrigeration system problems or maladjustment
- Maladjustment of the refrigerant expansion valve (7- 1) - Not necessary when an electronic interval drain has been
Fig. 4b and 9-Fig. 5b) installed.
- Shortage of refrigerant in circuit through leakage - At initial start-up the condensate trap must be flushed more
frequently.

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M1. Refrigerant compressor/motor


1. Liquid refrigerant receiver
2. Liquid refrigerant dryer/filter 6
3
3. Condensate trap
4. Refrigerant shut-off valve 2
5. Flow regulating valve M1
6. Liquid separator
7. Condenser 4 5

Fig. 11. Front view of FD380 W


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5 SETTINGS 5.1 Automatic expansion valve

The regulating and safety devices are factory-adjusted to obtain The automatic expansion valve (7-Fig. 4b and 9-Fig. 5b) is a
optimum performance of the dryer. Altering the setting of any regulator which keeps the evaporator pressure, and
of the devices must be avoided. consequently also the temperature, stable. The valve is factory-
set to keep the evaporator pressure at no-load at a minimum of
5.2 bar(e) (75 psig), which corresponds to 1°C (34°F).

5.2 Switches (Figs. 4b and 5b)

Fan control switch (S3) and high pressure shut-down switch


(S2) are factory-adjusted and must be replaced if they deviate.

Cut-out at: Switch-on at:


bar(e) psig bar(e) psig

1. Key, value up Fan control switch


2. Key, value down - 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 247 18 261
3. Display - 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 261 19 276
4. Key, differential value (dT)
5. Key, set point of maximum pressure dewpoint High pressure shut-down
switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 421 25.6 371
Fig. 12. Detail of pressure dewpoint indicator

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6 PROBLEM SOLVING 3. Compressor stops or does not start


a. Electric power supply to compressor is interrupted
Mechanical faults and their suggested remedies a. Check and correct as necessary
b. The internal thermic protection of the motor has tripped
Explanation about the table below: b. The compressor will restart when the motor windings
- Conditions of the dryer, always preceded by a number, are have cooled down. Check also for undervoltage
printed in bold. c. The high pressure shut-down switch has tripped
- Each possible fault is followed by its related suggested c. The compressor will restart when the pressure has
remedy and both are preceded by the same letter. decreased
d. The thermal overload protection of the fan motor has
tripped, causing high pressure
1. Pressure dewpoint temperature too high d. The fan motor will restart when the windings have cooled
a. Air inlet temperature too high down
a. Check and correct; if necessary, install a pre-cooler
b. Ambient temperature too high 4. Pressure drop over dryer too high
b. Check and correct; if necessary, draw the cooling air a. Air inlet strainer clogged
via a duct from a cooler place or relocate the dryer a. Depressurize dryer and clean inlet strainer
c. Insufficient cooling water flow
c. Check and increase water flow, check cooling water 5. Condensate trap remains inoperative
regulating valve a. Automatic drain system clogged
d. Cooling water inlet temperature too high a. Flush the assembly by opening the manual drain valve
d. Decrease cooling water inlet temperature, as necessary
e. Air inlet pressure too low 6. Condensate trap continuously discharges air and water
e. Increase the inlet pressure a. Automatic drain system out of order
f. Dryer capacity is exceeded a. Have system inspected
f. Reduce the air inlet volume flow
g. Shortage of refrigerant 7. Evaporator pressure is too high or too low
g. Consult Atlas Copco a. Expansion valve incorrectly set
h. Refrigerant compressor does not run a. Have expansion valve setting adjusted
h. See 3 b. Expansion valve out of order
i. Evaporator pressure is too high b. Have expansion valve replaced
i. See 7 c. Condenser pressure too high or too low
j. Condenser pressure is too high c. See 2
j. See 2 d. Shortage of refrigerant
k. Automatic drain of condensate trap inoperative d. Consult Atlas Copco
k. Flush the assembly by opening the manual drain valve.
Have system inspected

2. Condenser pressure too high or too low


a. Fan control switch out of order
a. Test and replace the switch if necessary
b. Fan or fan motor out of order
b. Check and correct as necessary
c. Ambient temperature too high
c. See 1b
d. Condenser externally clogged
d. Clean the condenser
e. Insufficient cooling water flow
e. See 1c
f. Cooling water inlet temperature too high
f. See 1d

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7 PRINCIPAL DATA

7.1 Limitations/nominal conditions

50 Hz 60 Hz

Nominal conditions
Compressed air inlet pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bar(e) 7 7
Compressed air inlet temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . °C 35 38
Ambient temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . °C 25 38
Inlet relative vapour pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1
Pressure dewpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . °C 3 4
Cooling air/water inlet temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . °C 25 38

Limitations
Maximum compressed air inlet pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bar(e) 14.5 14.5
Min.-max. ambient air/water inlet temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . °C 0-45 0-45
Min.-max. compressed air inlet temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . °C 0-55 0-55
Maximum cooling water inlet pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . bar(e) 10 10

7.2 Specific data

Air dryer FD 260/260 W 300/300 W 380/380 W

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indoors Indoors Indoors


Medium to be dried . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Air Air
Volume flow at dryer inlet at nominal conditions . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . l/s 260 314 380
60 Hz . . . . . l/s 290 340 463
Pressure drop through dryer at nominal conditions, approx.
50 Hz . . . . . bar 0.09 0.15 0.09
60 Hz . . . . . bar 0.15 0.09 0.15
Total cooling medium flow:
- Air-cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . l/s 1800 1800 1800
60 Hz . . . . . l/s 2000 2000 2000
- Water-cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . l/s 0.50 0.50 0.50
60 Hz . . . . . l/s 0.60 0.60 0.60
Electric power input
- Air-cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . kW 3.55 3.95 4.55
60 Hz . . . . . kW 4.9 5.6 6.1
- Water-cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . kW 3.0 3.4 4.0
60 Hz . . . . . kW 4.1 4.8 5.3

Refrigerant
Difluormonochlormethane CHF2Cl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R404a R404a R404a
Total charge, approx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg 8 8 8

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Air dryer FD 450/450 W 700/700 W

Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indoors Indoors


Medium to be dried . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air Air
Volume flow at dryer inlet at nominal conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . l/s 450 775
60 Hz . . . . . l/s -- 705
Pressure drop through dryer at nominal conditions, approx. . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . bar 0.15 0.27
60 Hz . . . . . bar -- 0.21
Total cooling medium flow:
- Air-cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . l/s 1800 2350
60 Hz . . . . . l/s -- 2600
- Water-cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . l/s 0.50 0.60
60 Hz . . . . . l/s -- 0.80
Electric power input
- Air-cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . kW 5.1 7.70
60 Hz . . . . . kW -- 11.8
- Water-cooled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Hz . . . . . kW 4.55 6.50
60 Hz . . . . . kW -- 10.20

Refrigerant
Difluormonochlormethane CHF2Cl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R404a R404a
Total charge, approx. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg 8 16

8 Conversion list of SI units into British/US units


1 bar = 14.504 psi 1 l = 0.264 US gal 1 m3/min = 35.315 cfm
1 g = 0.035 oz 1 l = 0.220 Imp gal (UK) 1 mbar = 0.401 in wc
1 kg = 2.205 lb 1 l = 0.035 cu.ft 1 N = 0.225 lbf
1 km/h = 0.621 mile/h 1 m = 3.281 ft 1 Nm = 0.738 lbf.ft
1 kW = 1.341 hp (UK and US) 1 mm = 0.039 in x °C = (32 + 1.8x) °F 1)

1) A temperature difference of 1°C = a temperature difference of 1.8°F

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