Energenics OPL Series User manual

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Installation & Operations Manual for Energenics Duct
Mounted Utility Free OPL Series Lint Filters
Table of Contents Page 1
The Need for a Lint Filter & how it works Page 2
Receiving and Installation Page 3
Typical Installation Options Page 4
Pressure Switch Tube Routing Page 5
AF-S (Self Cleaning) Duct Mount Dimensional drawing Page 6
AF-M (Manual Cleaning) Duct Mount Dimensional drawing Page 7
AF Series Dimensional Chart Page 8
Maintenance Requirements Page 9
Wiring Diagram for Booster Fan Control Page 10
Parts List & Customer Service Page 11

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THE NEED FOR A LINT FILTER / HOW IT WORKS
Your new Energenics State-of-the-Art Lint Filter has evolved from over 30 years of
research and development to be the optimum solution for catching up to 98% of all
bypassed lint produced from textile dryers. 3 problems that are minimized by reducing
excess lint are:
1. Dryer exhaust may be in close proximity to air-handling equipment such as A/C
Units, Cooling Apparatus, and Fresh Air Intake systems.
2. When there is a longer exhaust run from the dryers to the outside atmosphere
there is likely that the inside of the duct will accumulate with lint causing dryer
inefficiency and creating a potential fire hazard.
3. Quite often the Laundry Room is located near the front of the building. When this
occurs the duct is usually directed to the front of the building. This results in an
unsightly mess in the landscaping.
The Self-Cleaning Duct Mounted (for single OPL dryer applications) Utility Free OPL
series lint filter (must be mounted vertically) filter’s key components are an internal lint
screen for lint capture and a removable lint bag at the bottom of the filter for storage and
disposal. When the dryer is operating the lint screen which is similar to a parachute is
expanded upward. As the dryer cycle progresses the lint screen forms a canopy which
captures the lint while letting dryer exhaust flow efficiently through the screen. When
dryer is off the lint screen relaxes, allowing the canopy to collapse shedding the lint into
the storage bag or container. At the end of the shift the storage bag or container is
emptied into a trash receptacle. This model filter has a large inspection door for
maintenance. If the pressure alarm activates, the bag must be emptied
immediately.
The Manual Cleaning Duct (for single OPL dryer applications) Mounted Utility Free OPL
series lint filter’s (can be mounted horizontally) key component is an internal lint screen
for lint capture and has a large inspection door for easy manual lint removal. If the
pressure alarm activates, the lint filter screen must be cleaned immediately.

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RECEIVING AND INSTALLATION
1. Inspect the filter inside and outside for damage.
2. Determine whether mounting will be made to the wall, the rear of the dryer or to a
remote position using uni-strut or (similar) as an anchor. Optional legs can be
supplied as an option (call factory for pricing). The filter can be installed in any
proximity to the dryer exhaust origin.
3. The self-cleaning model must be mounted vertically with the exhaust in the
upward position. The manual cleaning model can be mounted in any 360 degree
orientation. Make sure that the inspection door is accessible when you
determine the orientation.
4. The lint filter should be attached to the ductwork with very short pop rivets.
Sheet metal screws should not be use because the pointed screw can catch lint
resulting in lint build-up inside the duct resulting in poor dryer performance
overheating of dryer exhaust.
5. Using the supplied black felt, line the inside of the mounting bracket so that the
surface of the Lint Collector does not get scratched.
6. Install the black vinyl lint bag (self-cleaning models) to the bottom of the filter
over the felt strip and tighten. On filters utilizing a booster fan your bag will have
an aluminum basket inside to maintain the structural integrity under slight
suction.
7. Duct the single dryer exhaust from the dryer to the inlet tap located at the bottom
of the filter. If the dryer duct is smaller than the filter inlet, use a duct reducer to
attach the filter inlet to the dryer duct.
*REMEMBER AS IN ALL DRYER DUCTING NO BIRDSCREEN AT THE EXIT*

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HIGH PRESSURE PORT
ON PRESSURE SWITCH
HIGH PRESSURE PORT
ON PRESSURE SWITCH
The Pressure sensor should be set for 1.2” W.C.

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AF-SELF CLEANING DUCT MOUNTED
DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM

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AF-MANUAL CLEANING DUCT MOUNTED
DIMENSIONAL DIAGRAM

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DUCT MOUNTED UTILITY FREE
DIMENSIONAL CHART

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WIRING DIAGRAM FOR BOOSTER FAN CONTROL
Note: Fan control gets its input from the dry contactors for the corresponding dryer blower. When the dryer turns on, the fan will also turn on.

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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
The frequency of your maintenance requirements depends upon the number of hours of
operation and upon variances in your product output. For a single-shift operation,
without special problems, the frequency recommended below should suffice. You
should set your own schedule based on your experience.
APPLICABLE TO BOTH MODELS
1. WEEKLY
Visually inspect the filter inside and outside. At time of such inspection, note and correct
any discrepancies from normal operation. Inspection should be made at the dryer for lint,
which may back up and cause a fire if not cleaned. Empty the lint bag and clean the screen
as required.
2. QUARTERLY
Remove lint screen and wash in a regular wash cycle. This will remove any accumulation of
chemical residual that builds up and can eventually reduce airflow through the screen and
increase dry times.
SELF CLEANING MODELS
1. DAILY
Inspect lint bag and empty when full. Examine internal lint screen and remove residual lint
that has not shed from the screen
MANUAL CLEANING MODELS
1. DAILY
When the backpressure sensor activates open inspection door and remove the lint from inside
the filter. Examine the lint screen and remove residual lint from inside the lint screen.

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PARTS LIST & CUSTOMER SERVICE
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MODEL #
LINT SCREEN #
LINT BAG #
AF-S-1
AF1120
B-AF-1
AF-S-2.3 & 2.7
AF2.3120
B-AF-2.3
AF-M-1
AF1120
N/A
AF-M-2.3 & 2.7
AF2.3120
N/A