Maguire Products VBD-1000 Owner's manual

MAGUIRE PRODUCTS INC.
VBD-1000 Vacuum Dryer
VBD-1000
Maguire Vacuum Dryer 
INSTALLATION  OPERATION  MAINTENANCE
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This document is the Original Instructions manual of the Maguire VBD-1000 Vacuum Dryer.
Copyright  2017 Maguire Products Inc.
The information contained within this manual including any translations thereof, is the property of
Maguire Products Inc. and may not be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means
without the express written consent of Maguire Products Inc.
To every person concerned with use and maintenance of the Maguire VBD-1000 it is
recommended to read thoroughly these operating instructions. Maguire Products Inc. accepts no
responsibility or liability for damage or malfunction of the equipment arising from non-observance
of these operating instructions.
To avoid errors and to ensure trouble-free operation, it is essential that these operating
instructions are read and understood by all personnel who are to use the equipment.
Should you have problems or difficulties with the equipment, please contact Maguire Products
Inc. or your local Maguire distributor.
These operating instructions only apply to the equipment described within this manual.
Manufacturer’s Contact Information
Maguire Products Inc.
11 Crozerville Road
Aston, PA. 19014
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: http://www.maguire.com
Email: [e-mail]

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Accuracy of this Manual
We make every effort to keep this manual as correct and current as possible.
However, technology and product changes may occur more rapidly then the
reprinting of this manual. Generally, modifications made to the dryer design or to
the operation of the software are may not reflected in the manual for several
months. The date at the footer of this manual will indicate approximately how
current this manual is. Likewise, your Dryer may have been produced at an
earlier time and the information in this manual may not accurately describe your
Dryer since this manual is written for the current line of Dryers in production (as of
the date in the footer). We always reserve the right to make these changes
without notice, and we do not guarantee the manual to be entirely accurate. If you
question any information in this manual, or find errors, please let us know so that
we may make the required corrections or provide you with accurate information.
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improve this manual.
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Maguire Products Inc.
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Table of Contents
INSTALLATION 8
Dryer Assembly 12
Engaging the Load Cells 15
Dryer Connections 20
Compressed Air Connection 20
Electrical Connection 21
Operating Station Overview 23
Description of Menu Options 30
Setup Menu Options Explained 31
Parameters Explained 34
Changing Parameters 42
Communication Setup 43
Start-Up and Operation 24
Start Up and Operation Instructions 24
What is happening when the Dryer is Running 26
Shutdown – Immediate or Planned 27
Recommended Drying Temperatures 28
Energy Saver Mode 33
Maintenance 44
Drain and purge Air Filter / Regulator 44
Air Pressure Adjustments 44
Cleanout Procedure 45
Loadcell Calibration 49
Alarms - Cause and Solution 52
Logs and Print Outputs 58
Dryer Firmware Updates 63
General Information 64
Technical Specifications 67
Theory of Operation / Performance 67
Warranty 68
Recommended Spare Parts List 69
Wiring Diagrams 70
Declaration of Conformity 72
Technical Support / Contact Information 73

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Warranty – Exclusive 5-Year
MAGUIRE PRODUCTS OFFERS THE MOST
COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY in the plastics
auxiliary equipment industry. We warrant each
MAGUIRE VBD – Vacuum Dryer manufactured by us to
be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use and service; excluding only those items
listed below as 'excluded items'; our obligation under
this warranty being limited to making good at our
factory any Dryer which shall, within FIVE (5) YEARS
after delivery to the original purchaser, be RETURNED
intact to us, transportation charges PREPAID, and
which our examination shall disclose to our satisfaction
to have been thus defective; this warranty being expressly in lieu of all other warranties
expressed or implied and of all other obligations or liabilities on our part, and MAGUIRE
PRODUCTS neither assumes nor authorizes any other persons to assume for it any
other liability in connection with the sale of its Dryers.
This warranty shall not apply to equipment repaired or altered outside MAGUIRE
PRODUCTS INC. factory, unless such repair or alteration was, in our judgment, not
responsible for the failure; nor which has been subject to misuse, negligence or
accident, incorrect wiring by others,
or installation or use not in accord with instructions furnished by
Maguire Products, Inc.
Our liability under this warranty will extend only to equipment that is returned to our
factory in Aston, Pennsylvania, PREPAID.
Please note that we always strive to satisfy our customers in whatever manner is
deemed most expedient to overcome any problems they may have in connection with
our equipment.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
HOT SURFACES:
As with all dryers, there are HOT
SURFACES to avoid. Temperatures can
reach 350F, (180C).
Typically, these surfaces are not at dangerous
temperatures, however all hot surfaces should be avoided.
Warning Label indicate:
HOT SURFACES
USE CAUTION when removing
and installing canisters.
USE GLOVES
DO NOT REACH into the dryer
enclosure.
RISK OF SHOCK:
Disconnect power supply before
servicing the Dryer.
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Installation
Transport and Setup
Shipment
The VBD-1000 Dryer is shipped as separate components that require re-assembly.
The 3 main sections are:
Retention Hopper Assembly (A) – Identified by the
recessed pneumatics cabinet on the front panel and
the removable Retention Hopper on the lower slide
rail. Weight is 1920 lb (871 kg)
Vacuum Chamber Assembly (B) – Identified by the
control panel on the front panel, the electrical cabinet
on the left side and the hanging vacuum chamber.
Weight is 1920 lb (871 kg).
Heating Hopper Assembly (C) – Identified as a tall
heating hopper. Weight is 350 lb (159 kg)
Optional Base Frame (D) – a sub frame that elevates
the Retention Hopper Assembly 16 inch allowing
material to be convey from the base of the VBD Dryer.
Weight of the Base Frame is 1303 lb (591 kg)
Other smaller components will be included. An
optional mounting base section may be included.
Lifting and Moving components of the Dryer
Ensure your lifting equipment is rated to lifting the weight
of the individual sections of the VBD-1000.
The three main sections of the VBD-1000 Dryer are shipped with Forged Eye Bolts to be
used specifically as lifting points. When lifting the Retention Hopper Assembly (A) and the
Vacuum Chamber Assembly (B), utilize all 4 Forged Eye Bolts to distribute the weight
evenly. The Retention Hopper Assembly uses two Forged Eye Bolts and should be lifted
using both Forged Eye Bolts. The Forged Eye Bolts must be removed from the
Retention Hopper Assembly (A) BEFORE lowering the Vacuum Chamber Assembly (B)
into place.

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Overall layout and Dimensions

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Dryer Assembly
Optional Base Frame
The Base Frame is used to raise VBD’s Retention
Hopper off of the floor. Weight of the Base Frame is
1303 lb (591 kg). Note: If the VBD is to be installed so
that material is gravity fed out of the bottom of the
Dryer, then this Base Frame is not necessary.
Level the Base Frame - If the Base Frame is to be used,
it must be leveled at the installation location. The Base
Frame of the VBD 1000 can be leveled two different
ways. Leveled using the 4 leveling feet or by shimming
the frame to the floor.
If using the leveling feet, make sure
the surface that the VBD 1000 will
be install on can support the weight
of the VBD at 4 corners. If the floor
cannot support this weight in 4
small footprints, use leveling shims
on the frame, not the leveling feet.
When adjusting the leveling feet,
keep the frame as close to the floor
as possible. Over extending the
threads below the frame is not
recommended for stability reasons.
Installing Retention Hopper Assembly (Section A)
Set the 6 spacers at the locations shown below.
If using the Base Frame, lower the Retention Hopper
Assembly onto the Base Frame. Secure the Retention
Hopper Assembly to the Base Frame using the supplied
hardware. The Retention Hopper Assembly is secured
to the Base Frame using (10) 1/2-13 grade 8 bolts.
If the Base Frame is not used – Lower the Retention
Hopper Assembly (Section A) into place. The
Retention Hopper Assembly must be leveled BEFORE
installing the next section.

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Installing Vacuum Tank Assembly
(Section B)
Rigging note: Use the four collar
eyebolts to raise section B onto
section A of the VBD.
Lower the Vacuum Tank Assembly (Section B) onto
the Retention Hopper Assembly. Align the enclosed
side of each section (as shown in image at right). Align
the bolt holes of each section.
Remove the rear panels of Retention Hopper Assembly
(A) and Vacuum Tank Assembly (B) to gain access to
the connections that need to be made within the
enclosure. Install the 10 1/2-13 grade 8 bolts and
tighten.
Install the Heating Hopper
Rigging note: Use the two collar
eye bolts to raise the hopper onto
section B of the VBD.
Using the two eye bolts, raise the Heating Hopper on
top of section B of the VBD dryer. Position the Hopper
so that the front hatch faces the same side of the dryer
as the VBD’s control panel. Install the 10 1/2-13 grade
8 bolts and tighten.
Connect RTD Sensors and Air Lines
After installing the Heating Hopper,
located the upper sheet metal panel
with the slotted holes. Remove the
button head screws and bring the three
air lines and 3 sensor cables through
the slotted holes. Each sensor cable is
labeled for the specific slots. Air lines
are labeled yellow, white and blue.
Also bring the rubber grommets
through the sheet metal and install the
grommets in the slot to protect the
wires and air lines. Connect the air
lines, Connect the sensor cables and
reinstall the sheet metal panel.

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Installing the Upper Vacuum Gate
Note: If your Upper Vacuum Slide Gate is already
installed from factory, skip this step.
If the VBD-1000 Upper Vacuum Gate was shipped
detached from the VBD-1000 it must be installed
after the Heating Hopper is installed.
Items with this assembly:
 Upper Vacuum Gate
 Retainer Bracket
 two 1/4-20 1/2" button head screws
The Upper Vacuum Gate will install from the rear
of the Dryer. Locate the slot on the mount ring at
the very top of the Vacuum Tank. See photo at
right.
With the Slide Gate facing up, slide the Upper
Vacuum Gate assembly into the slot on the mount
ring as shown in the photo to the right. Slide the
Upper Vacuum Gate onto the mount ring until it
fully seats into the slot. It may be helpful to slide
the Upper Vacuum Gate left and right as it is
installed.
Note: To fully seat the Vacuum
Gate onto the mount ring, the tab
in the inner arch of the Upper
Vacuum Gate must go into the
recessed hole of the mount ring
on the Vacuum Chamber.
From the front side of the Dryer, install the
Retaining Bracket onto the Upper Vacuum Gate
and fully into the slot on the mount ring and
secure it using the two 1/4-20 1/2" button head
screws.
Install the two 5/32 (4mm) airlines onto the Upper
Vacuum Gate air cylinder. The shorter line will
connect to the air cylinder fitting closest to the
slide gate.

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Engaging the Load Cells
The Load cells are disengaged for shipping and must be engaged for
proper operation of the VBD-1000 Dryer. There are two sets of load cells:
the Vacuum Chamber load cell and the Retention Hopper load cell pair.
Vacuum Chamber Load Cell
The Vacuum Chamber load cell is
located between the Vacuum
Chamber and the Vacuum Chamber
Assembly (B).
To engage the load cell, turn the load
cell lifting bolt down until it engages
the load cell located below. Continue
turning until the Vacuum Chamber
hanger is lifted 1/4 inch (6mm) off of
the sliding rail.
Lifting bolt, 1/4" (6mm) gap
Engage load cell
Retention Hopper Load Cell Pair
The Retention Hopper load cell pair is located
in front of and below the Retention Hopper.
To engage the Retention Hopper load cell pair,
remove the packaging straps from the
Retention Hopper Lifting Lever. Lower the
Retention hopper onto the load cell by pressing
the lever back and down. This will engage the
Retention Hopper lower frame onto the load
cell pair.
When the Retention Hopper Lifting Lever is in
its upright position, the lever's cams lift the
weigh off of the load cell pair and allow the
Retention Hopper to be pulled out for servicing
and cleaning purposes.

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Heating Hopper Dump Valve Air Lines
There is one white and one blue 5/32 inch air
line, two RTD thermometer cables and one
sensor wire (not pictured) bundled within the
VBD-1000 enclosure for safety during
shipping of the VBD-1000. The air lines and
cables must be brought through the enclosure
using the predrilled slotted keyholes. in the
top panel.
To install remove the top panel and locate the
air lines and RTD thermometer cables. On
each air line and wire is a rubber grommet.
Slide the rubber grommet into the slotted
keyhole in the sheet metal, then re-install the
top panel.
Test air line orientation: connect air supply
to VBD-1000. With the VBD power turned off,
the air cylinder should be extended as shown
in photo to the right. Air cylinder is extended
closing the butterfly valve inside the base of
the hopper.

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Connect RTD Thermometers
The RTD thermometer cables are terminated on one
end with a CPC connector. The Inlet RTD cable is
marked with a red band. This is the shorter of the two
cables. Connect the cables as shown with the red
banded cable connecting to the CPC connector with
the matching red band.
Secure the Heating Hopper Inlet RTD thermometer to
the side heat inlet of the heating hopper. Secure the
cable to frame of the heating hopper.
Route the longer RTD thermometer cable up to the
exhaust port on the top of the heating hopper and
secure the RTD thermometer as shown. Secure the
cable to frame of the heating hopper.
Install Heating Hopper Level Sensor and Bracket
Install the Heating Hopper bracket and sensor on top
of Heating Hopper (as shown). Located the sensor
cable that exits the top of the VBD Heating Hopper
and attach the sensor cable to the sensor.

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Dryer Internal Assembly
If your Dryer has been shipped with the Retention Hopper Assembly and
the Vacuum Tank Assembly together as one shipment (sections A and B
in the diagrams), then the Dryer Internal Assembly instructions are not
necessary as they are pre
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assembled.
Remove the rear panels of Retention Hopper Assembly (A) and Vacuum Tank Assembly
(B) to gain access to the connections that need to be made within the enclosure.
Summary of internal connections:
 Heating Hopper Heater connected to blower outlet.
 Power Junction Box Plug
 Purge Air Solenoid Valve Electrical Plug
 Electrical Field Joints (Color Coded)
 ¾ inch Purge Line
 5/32 inch air lines
Install the Heating Hopper Heater
The Heater a polished steel 6-inch cylinder that is pre-
wired and secured within the cabinet during shipping.
This heater must be attached to the outlet of the blower
using the attached 6-inch clamp. First loosen the clamp
attached to the blower’s output. Leave the clamp on the
blower. Then remove the shipping material securing the
Heating Hopper Heater.
Carefully rest the Heater
on top of the blower
output so that the heater
rests directly on the
blower’s 6-inch output.
Tighten the clamp firmly
to secure the Heater to
the blower.
Connect the Power Junction Box – Located at the top
of the Retention Hopper Assembly. Plug in and twist to
lock the connection.

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Connect the electrical plug Purge Air Solenoid Valve
Located at the top and rear of the Retention Hopper
Assembly. Use a flat head screwdriver to secure the
connection.
Connect the Electrical Field Joints – Located at the top
and towards the rear of the Retention Hopper Assembly.
Each connection is color-coded (Black, Red, Green,
Yellow, White). Plug in and twist to lock each connection.
Connect the ¾ inch Purge Line – Located at base of
the Vacuum Tank, this is a Cam and Groove connection.
Connect the 2 gray 5/32 inch air lines – This pair of
gray air lines connects the air cylinder located on top of
the Retention Hopper to the inner wall of the Vacuum
Tank Assembly. Each air line is marked to indicate which
port it should be plugged into.

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Dryer External Connections
Once assembled, installation requires electrical, pneumatic air line connection and intake and
output material lines to be connected.
Compressed Air Connection
Connect an air supply to the air regulator’s IN
port using a male 1/2 ” NPT fitting.
An operating air pressure of 80 psi (5.5 bar)
while the vacuum generator is running is
required for proper operation of the Dryer.
If your air supply has oil in it, add an oil
separator (coalescing filter).
Oil in the air will combine with dust drawn from
the vacuum tank forming a paste inside the
vacuum generator. It will stop working and
require cleaning.
Observe the air pressure gauge to be sure the
pressure maintains 80 psi (5.5 bar) while the
vacuum generator is running as you check and
adjust the regulator. If pressure drops below
80 psi, adjust the regulator. If the pressure
cannot be maintained at 80 psi (5.5 bar) while
the vacuum generator is running, then the air
supply line is not adequate.
Do not supply Dryer with a lubricated air supply.
Damage to Dryer may result. Use only a clean,
dry, oil-free air supply.