JK-50 - Powder Dryer
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Storage temperature
The storage temperature instruction is set in the same manner as that for the drying temperature,
using the button SET 2. Keeping SET 2 depressed, set the desired temperature using the arrow
buttons. When the desired temperature is shown in the display, release the SET 2 and arrow buttons.
This will cause the display to show the current dryer temperature.
Both the drying and storage temperature settings can be checked at any time by pressing the SET 1
or SET 2 button. This will cause either the drying temperature or the storage temperature instruction
to be displayed, depending on which button was pressed.
Automatic operation
The timer may be set for timed drying and storage operation separately for seven days a week. Set
the starting time of the drying cycle by depressing a rider of the timer towards the centre. Separate
drying cycles can be defined for each day. For automatic operation of the dryer, turn the function
knob (3) to position 2. If no drying cycle is on, the pilot light (10) will light up to show that the unit
is in storage mode. Instruction 2, the storage temperature instruction will be carried out. The pilot
light (10) will go off and the pilot light (9) will light up when the drying sequence commences.
Instruction 1, the drying temperature instruction will be carried out. When the drying temperature is
reached, the pilot light (9) will be extinguished and pilot light (10) will light. When the unit enters
the storage mode, the motor will still run for approx. 15 minutes in order to prevent the powder in
the resistor tube from burning and clogging the conveyor screw.
Manual operation
Turn the function knob (3) to position 1 and press the START button (4). Pilot light (10) will light
to indicate that the dryer is in the drying mode. When the drying temperature is reached, the dryer
functions as explained above under Automatic operation.
Operation is discontinued in both automatic and manual operation by turning the function knob (3)
or the main switch (2) to position 0.
Other matters to be considered
If the powder is dried at temperatures higher than 350
o
C, the powder should be transferred to a
storage device, e.g. the JS 200 silo. This because the powder has a tendency to clod at high
temperatures, and clodded powder could jam the spiral of the dryer. Always fill the dryer to capacity
(50 l). Although the temperature can be set up to 999
o
C, the overheating breaker (6) limits the
actual temperature to 500
o
C. Reactivate the breaker by lifting the hood and pressing the button.
When pouring fine powder into and out of the dryer, the powder may cause dust. A dust respirator
filter should be worn when handling the powder. Extreme care should be exercised when
pouring powder from the dryer, as it may be very hot, depending on the temperature chosen,
and may cause burns if handled carelessly. Turn the main switch (2) to position 0, whenever the
dryer is not in use. Turning the dryer off by the main switch or disconnecting it from the mains will
not erase the settings. Turning the dryer off from the main switch also will not cause the timer to
stop. The timer will stop only if the unit is disconnected from the mains by dismounting the cord,
when a fuse is blown or in case a power failure occurs. The timer should then be reset when
recommencing operation.