Conair CH Series User manual

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INSTALLATION GUIDE
UGD061-1117
Drying Hopper
CH Series and DH Series

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Table of Contents Ii
Table of Contents
1-1 The Hopper
Unpacking the Drying Hopper
System Components ................................................................... 1-2
Preparing for Installation .......................................................... 1-3
Positioning and Securing the Drying
Hopper Floor Stand to the Floor.............................................. 1-4
Installation of the HTC Control ................................................ 1-5
Installing the Hopper Cone Section on
the Floor Stand Assembly ........................................................ 1-8
Installing the Hopper Door, Upper,
and Lid Sections - Spreader Cone Weldment...................... 1-9
Installing the Hopper Door, Upper,
and Lid Sections......................................................................... 1-10
2-1 Accessories
Ladder and Handrail Installation............................................. 2-2
Drop Tube (Hopper Air Outlet) Installation........................... 2-5
Installing the Cyclone (optional)............................................. 2-6
Installing the Drying Monitor Probe....................................... 2-9
HP Heater Pack Installation (If applicable)........................ 2-11
Installing the Receiver(s), Purge Valve,
Modular Distribution Box(es), Loader (optional) .............. 2-18
Location and Mounting of
the Dust Collector (optional) .................................................. 2-19
Location and Mounting of
Vacuum Pump(s) (optional) ..................................................... 2-20
Appendix ........................................................................................ A-1

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Hopper Installation Guide I1-1
1
SECTION
1
Hopper
The Hopper
Unpacking the Drying Hopper
System Components ............................................. 1-2
Preparing for Installation ...................................... 1-3
Positioning and Securing the
Drying Hopper Floor Stand to the Floor ................... 1-4
Installation of the HTC Control ............................... 1-5
Installing the Hopper Cone Section on
the Floor Stand Assembly ...................................... 1-8
Installing the Hopper Door, Upper,
and Lid Sections - Spreader Cone Weldment............. 1-9
Installing the Hopper Door, Upper,
and Lid Sections .................................................1-10

1-2 I Hopper Installation Guide
Unpacking the Drying Hopper System
Components
Because of their size and shape, and the multiple sizes in which the hopper is available,
the components of the drying hopper come packaged for shipping in the best available
manner. The hopper components include, depending on the model and options ordered:
•Drying hopper
•Hot air drying circuit blower
•Dehumidifying drying circuit dryer
•Hot air and dehumidifying drying circuit heaters (HTC, HP or GasTrac)
•Hot air and dehumidifying drying circuit cyclone separators
•Hot air and dehumidifying drying circuit
dust collectors
1 Carefully move the components to their
approximate installation locations.
2 Remove all packing material, protective
paper, tape, and plastic, including any
inserted inside the components.
3 Prior to assembling the hopper remove
the rust inhibtive coating from carbon
steel hoppers.
NOTE: This avoids the need for confined space entry.
TIP: Removal of rust inhibtive coating is best accomplished using mineral spirits or a equivalent solvent.
4 Carefully inspect all components to make sure no damage occurred during
shipping, and that you have all the necessary hardware. If any damage is found,
notify the shipping agent immediately.
5 Take a moment to record serial numbers and electrical power specifications in the
blanks provided on the back of the User Guide’s title page. The information will be
helpful if you ever need service or parts.
6 You are now ready to begin installation. Follow the preparation steps in the
next section.
Floor stand and hopper cone section
mounted on pallet for shipping.
Contact Conair
Parts and Service
Phone: [phone]
From outside of the
United States,
Call: 814 437 6861
•Apply solvent to the surface of the hopper by spraying, brushing or rolling.
•Allow solvent to dwell for 5 - 10 minutes on surface.
NOTE: Dwell time may vary based on thickness of coating.
•Agitate the surface with a stiff brush to increase effectiveness.
•Wipe away the residue solution with absorbent rags or scraping.
•Repeat process if required.
•Dispose of waste according to local and federal regulations.
CAUTION:
Protective
Equipment
The packing material
can cause cuts or
abrasions. Pay special
attention and always
wear suitable protec-
tive equipment.

Hopper Installation Guide I1-3
Preparing for Installation
There are many options and pieces available for the drying hopper – look over the
entire manual and all pieces that were received before assembling the hopper to
make sure things are installed correctly.
The drying hopper system is easy to install if you plan the location and prepare the
installation area properly.
1 Make sure the installation area provides:
UGrounded power sources supplying the correct voltage and current for your
drying system components. Check each component’s serial tag for the correct
amps, voltage, phase, and cycles. Field wiring to each drying hopper component
should be completed by trained, qualified personnel. All electrical wiring should
comply with your region’s electrical codes.
UMinimum clearance for safe operation and maintenance. Refer to the component
manuals supplied with your specific drying system to determine minimum system
clearances needed for each system component.
UA mounting area that will support the weight of the fully loaded drying hopper,
floor stand, and the other drying system components. Refer to the specifications
supplied with your drying system for the weights of each system component.
UA source of water for the aftercooler in the dryer. (If equipped) The water source
must be tower, city, or chiller water at temperatures of 45° to 85°F {7° to 29°C}.
Refer to the specifications supplied with your system for the flow rate.
UIf the heat sources supplied with your Drying System are GasTracs, the
installation location must provide for exhaust flues and gas lines that meet all
applicable local, regional, and national codes. Ideally, each GasTrac should have
a dedicated vertical stack that exits the building through a rain-protected roof
penetration.
UMaterial and conveying lines installed. If you plan to use vacuum loaders to fill
the drying hopper, install conveying lines to the hopper location as well as other
utilities your loading system may require.

1-4 I Hopper Installation Guide
Positioning and Securing the Drying
Hopper Floor Stand to the Floor
WARNING: You are responsible for the structural integrity of this installation.
CAUTION: Care should be taken while moving the main drying hopper floor
stand and sections to ensure that no damage is done to these assemblies.
IMPORTANT: HAD systems - These are designed to have the HTC placed on
the back of the stand and connected to the hopper inlet, also located on the back of
the stand. The lid can be rotated to allow the standard drop tube to be on the left
or right of the back corner of the stand. If an optional cyclone is configured on the
order, it can be selected to be positoned left or right - it will only go in one way.
Dehumidifying drying systems such as W dryers pull moist air from the drying
hopper and circulate it through a dehumidifying dessicant wheel. These
systems use a HP style heater. This heater is a universal design and it can be
mounted to the tabs on the hopper on either the left or right side of the hopper.
The dryer would also be placed on that same side. If an optional cyclone is added,
it remains specific to the left or right configuration as determined in the purchase
order. The design ensures that the dryer, cyclone and HP should all be on one side
of the hopper.
It is important to fasten the hopper floor stand to a rigid floor structure. This will add
rigidity to the installation and help to prevent accidents during operation and maintenance
of the drying hopper.
Due to the varying size of Conair hoppers, we recommend that you:
•Follow all applicable local building and safety codes;
•Use anchoring techniques and hardware suitable for the size and weight of the drying
hopper; and;
•Do not install any hopper sections until the floor stand is secured to the floor.
1 Make sure the installation location for the hopper meets all provisions for clear-
ances, will support the weight of the fully loaded hopper, and provides space for
the installation of the other Drying System components. See the specifications
and drawings supplied with your system for details.
2 Using a forklift, hoist, or crane, move the floor
stand to its installation location.
3 Following all applicable building and safety
codes, secure the floor stand to the floor.
NOTE: The footpads on the floor stand have existing holes that
can be used for anchoring the floor stand depending on the local
building and safety codes.
NOTE: For Drying Systems
supplied with “small” hoppers,
the floor stand and cone section
may be pre-assembled at the
factory. If your floor stand and
cone section are pre-assembled,
follow the instructions in this
section for mounting the floor
stand then proceed to the
instructions in the “Installing
the hopper door, Upper, and
Lid Sections” section of this
manual.
Tools for installation
UForklift, hoist, or crane;
and
UOther tools as dictated
by the specific installation.

Hopper Installation Guide I1-5
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 Hopper floor stand on models
30, 60 and 90.
NOTE: If, by using your own provisions, you change the mounting arrangement of the control center to
a wall mount unit, it must be mounted six (6) inches {152.4 mm} off of the wall to provide clearance for
the heat sink.
HTC Control
Center
NOTE: If using a GasTrac for
the drying system heat source,
see “Installing the Hopper
Cone Section”
(Continued)

1-6 I Hopper Installation Guide
Installing the HTC Control (continued)
(Models 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 own provisions, you change the mounting arrangement of the control center to a
wall mount unit, it must be mounted six (6) inches {152.4 mm} off of the wall to provide clearance for the
heat sink.
Installing the HTC Control (continued)
(Models HTC 180 and 270)
CAUTION: You are responsible for the structural integrity of this installation.
1 Move the control center into
its final location for opera-
tion (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 supplied provisions.
NOTE: If, by using your own provisions, you change the mounting arrangement of the control center to a
wall mount unit, it must be mounted six (6) inches {152.4 mm} off of the wall to provide clearance for the
heat sink.
NOTE: If the lengths of the
process and process
protection RTD wiring are
too short for your installation,
contact Conair Parts Depart-
ment (800.458.1960) to
purchase extension cables.
From outside the United States,
call (814.437.6861).
NOTE: If using a GasTrac for
the drying system heat source,
see “Installing the Hopper
Cone Section” HTC Control Center
(Free-Standing)
HTC Control
Center
(Continued)