NovaTec NovaDrier ND-7 User manual

U.S. Patent No.
US
6,584,701 B1
Document: ND IM 3 JAN 2017
NovaDrier
™MEMBRANE DRYER
for Plastics
MODELS: ND-7, ND-25, ND-50, ND-75,
ND-100, ND-150, ND-200
©NOVATEC, Inc. 2017 All Rights Reserved
NOTE:
See important
information
about air supply
on next page.

Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017
Instruction Manual IM ND 3 JAN 2017 Page 2
NOTES:
Please record the following information,
which is specific to this piece of
equipment, in the space provided. Our
Parts/Service Department will need these
numbers to properly respond to any of
your requests.
Instruction Manual: ND IM 3 JAN 2017
Model #:___________________________
Serial #____________________________
DISCLAIMER: NOVATEC, Inc. shall not be liable for
errors contained in this Instruction Manual nor for
misinterpretation of information contained herein.
NOVATEC shall not, in any event, be held liable for any
special, indirect or consequential damages in
connection with performance or use of this information.

Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017
Instruction Manual IM ND 3 JAN 2017 Page 3
Table of Contents
1-UNPACKING AND INSPECTION .....................................................................................................4
1.1 Unpacking...................................................................................................................................4
1.2 General Inspection & Mounting................................................................................................5
1.3 Clamp Ring Inspection..............................................................................................................6
2 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................7
2.1 NovaDrier STANDARD COMPONENT Set Points....................................................................7
3 INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................8
3.1 Mounting The Dryer...................................................................................................................8
3.2 Connecting Power......................................................................................................................8
3.3 Compressed Air .........................................................................................................................9
3.3.1 Compressed Air Requirements ..........................................................................................9
3.3.2 Connecting Compressed Air.............................................................................................10
3.3.3 Condensate Drains ............................................................................................................10
4 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION ....................................................................................................11
5 INITIAL START-UP & OPERATION ...............................................................................................12
5.1 Turning The Dryer On..............................................................................................................12
5.4 Other Parameters.....................................................................................................................14
6 USING THE 7 DAY TIMER OPTION:..............................................................................................15
7 SETTING ENERGY SAVER OPTION ON ND-100 AND LARGER SIZES......................................16
8 UPDATING FIRMWARE..................................................................................................................17
9 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........................................................................................................18
9.1 Dryer Fault Lights ....................................................................................................................18
9.2 Power Failure ...........................................................................................................................18
9.3 Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................................................19
10 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE ........................................................................20
10.1 Vendor Instructions...............................................................................................................22
10.1.1Compressed Air Inlet Filters ............................................................................................22
10.1.2 Round Re-Circulation Air Filter.......................................................................................23
10.1.3 Heater Housing Thermostat............................................................................................23
10.1.4 Spare Parts Notes............................................................................................................23
11 WARRANTY – NOVATEC, INC. - Effective Date 21 SEPT 2016 ................................................24

Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017
Instruction Manual IM ND 3 JAN 2017 Page 4
1- UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Congratulations, you have purchased the finest Dryer on the market from the finest dryer
manufacturer. It has a (2) year warranty (as long as you replace the filter elements regularly and
exercise good maintenance – see the warranty information in section 8). This manual will provide
you with proper procedures to insure that you will be completely satisfied with your purchase.
Please review this manual carefully.
1.1 Unpacking
Caution should be exercised to make sure the equipment is not damaged during handling. The
crate must be removed carefully. The machine must not be used to pry against when removing
the crate. The dryer is usually shipped completely assembled and requires no further assembly
prior to installation.
Remove crating carefully.
Do not pry against the dryer
or hopper.
Dryer is typically shipped fully
assembled, ready to be
installed.

Instruction Manual ND IM 3 JAN 2017
Instruction Manual IM ND 3 JAN 2017 Page 5
1.2 General Inspection & Mounting
When the unit is unpacked, make a visual inspection looking for missing parts or damage, which
may have occurred during shipment. Some parts, such as hoses, and hose clamps may be
packed inside the hopper as well as the instruction manual. It is important that all electrical and
piping connections should be checked for tightness because vibration during transit may cause
them to loosen.
Inside of the hopper door, the (2) perforated air diffuser tubes (upper & lower) should be
thoroughly cleaned to remove any dust, moisture or oil that may have accumulated during
shipment. The diffuser tubes must be reinstalled so they are properly aligned and secure. The
upper diffuser tube must be installed at the end of the vertical tube in the center of the hopper (it is
a friction fit) and should stick out from the end of this tube as follows:
NovaDrier Upper
Diffuser Tube
NovaDrier Lower
Diffuser Tube
Optional Short Run Diffuser Tube for use
when hopper is less than 100% full.
NOTE: NovaDriers should always be
run with a 100% full hopper- never
below 75% full.