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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS 7
1.1 Transport and storage 7
2 DESCRIPTION OF DESIGN AND FUNCTION 8
2.1 Grasso Ammonia Dryer GAD 150H with hotgas heating 8
2.1.1 Technical data 8
2.1.2 Function 8
2.1.3 Design 9
2.1.4 Customer parts list 11
2.2 Grasso Ammonia Dryer GAD 150E with electric heating element 13
2.2.1 Technical data 13
2.2.2 Function 13
2.2.3 Design 14
2.2.4 Customer parts list 16
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18
3.1 Commissioning 18
3.2 Draining 19
3.3 Environment protection 20
3.4 Fault message 20
3.5 Switching off 20
3.6 Key assignment 21
4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION 22
4.1 Maintenance work 22
4.2 Cleaning the vessel 22
5 ALARMS 24
5.1 Fault indications 24
6 TEST PROCEDURE 25
6.1 Procedure to determine the water content in ammonia refrigerating cycles (measurement) 25
6.2 Calculation of water concentration 26
6.3 Result of measuremen 27
1 TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS
Grasso Ammonia Dryer are high-quality products Grasso Ammonia Dryer are to be ade-
which must be handled with extreme care during quately protected from external influ-
transport. Protect the equipment from impacts and ences during transport and storage.
put it down carefully. This usually concerns lengthy stand-
When transported by crane, the Grasso Ammonia ing times outdoors before installation
Dryer must have the same position as in operation. and putting into service.
Do not use lifting points other than those provided for The manufacturer recommends the
this purpose. use of plastic sheeting to cover the
The lifting points are designated by the following whole product.
symbol: The Grasso Ammonia Dryer can also be transpor-
ted with a fork lift or lift truck.
The lifting points are clearly marked with the follow-
ing symbol:
Warning!
It is forbidden to utilize fittings or fig.2: Marking of lifting points for fork lift or lift truck
pipes for attaching the Grasso Ammo-
nia Dryer.
Warning!
Note and follow the safety instruc-
tions!
2.1.3 Design
The layout of the Grasso Ammonia Dryer GAD 150 H is shown in the diagram below and consists of the follow-
ing components:
fig.3: Grasso Ammonia Dryer, hot gas heated, type GAD 150H
4200 1 Dryer
Warning!
Note and follow the safety instruc-
tions!
2.2.3 Design
The layout of the Grasso Ammonia Dryer GAD 150 E is shown in the diagram below and consists of the follow-
ing main components:
Manufacturer
Item No. Designation Order No:
Ident
4200 1 Dryer
Manufacturer
Item No. Designation Order No:
Ident
3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connection A- connect to the discharge side of During operation of the GAD, the valve
the low-pressure surge drum (see functional plant valve at connection B must be
description). opened, blocked and sealed to ensure
that on activation of the pressure relief
2. Connection B - connect to the suction (intake) device (4080) the gauge pressure
side of the low-pressure surge drum (see func- inside the vessel can be discharged to
tional description). the suction side of the refrigeration
plant.
Hint!
This valve must not be closed again
The connections must be made care- until the GAD is to be disconnected.
fully and checked for leaks!
To shut down the GAD during normal
3. Evacuate the dryer (GAD). operation, close the plant valve
Valve position during evacuation: Valves upstream of connection A and initiate
(4090), (4110), (4130) open a new cycle by pressing the "START"
button.
Valve position during operation: Valves
(4090), (4110) open After 24 hours the GAD can be
switched off at the main switch.
4. Connect the equipment plug (400 V, 3~ , 50 Hz) Then close valve 4090.
5. Switch the main switch
9.8 If the set sump temperature has been In an emergency the quick closing
reached the "Cycle Finished - Drain" indi- valve can be closed again by releasing
cator light indicates it.
is pressed.
to "O".
Function Key
"Drain"
"New Cycle"
"Heat"
"Fault"
"Fill"
"Lamp Test"
4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION
Perform all maintenance work carefully to keep the
4.1 Maintenance work Grasso Ammonia Dryer in good working order.
The Grasso Ammonia Dryer must only be serviced Guarantee claims will not be valid if the customer
by appropriately qualified personnel. failed to follow the Maintenance Instructions.
These maintenance instructions shall be adhered to
during all maintenance work.
Moreover, all health & safety and fire prevention reg-
ulations and the safety regulations for refrigeration
systems must also be observed.
Maintenance work
4.2 Cleaning the vessel 8. Flush the pipes with compressed air, drain pres-
sure via item 4100
After 6 months of operation and on receiving the
Gaskets and accessories
"Cycle Finished - Drain" signal
Manufacturer
Gaskets / accessories
Ident
5 ALARMS
Faults are acknowledged by pressing the
5.1 Fault indications
Max level Item 4050 switches on emerging LED on, if sensor is not in liquid
LED off, if sensor is in liquid
Min level Item 4060 switches on immersing LED on, if sensor is in liquid
LED off, if sensor is not in liquid
6 TEST PROCEDURE
6.1 Procedure to determine the water Even slight boiling can generate so much ammo-
nia vapour that even water can be absorbed
content in ammonia refrigerating
which would cause distorted measurement
cycles (measurement) results.
1. Where can the sample be taken? 8. The colour and turbidity of the drained ammonia
– On the discharge side of the refrigerant give an initial indication of its purity.
pump downstream of the low-pressure 9. At the end of the evaporation process the quan-
receiver or tity of water in the Grasso Ammonia Dryer test
– at the service valve, at the evaporator inlet (sample) bottle can be read off in "ml".
Danger!
Do not close the opening of the sam-
ple bottle and ensure that unauthor-
ised people do not have any access.
Appearance Ο clear
Ο cloudy
Colour Ο colourless
Ο yellow
Ο brown
Ο dark
Fixed values
QA DW
QB DA
Value Interpretation
Attention!
Maintenance/ repairing neces-
sary!
Water content in ammonia cycle
2.0 % ... 5.0 % is too high and leads to increased
wear, corrosion, oil aging. Shaft
seals can be damaged and the
whole ammonia cycle will be pol-
luted.
Critical!
> 5,0 %
Hint for serious leakages (e.g.
(up to 25 %)
heat exchanger).