3177 Ridgeway Ct.

Commerce Twp., MI 48390

248-624-6300
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Owners Manual
2009 PRICE LIST
DRYMAX
Compressed Air Treatment Products
Refrigerated Air Dryers
• ENERGY SAVING RECYCLING REFRIGERANT DRYERS
•
MODELS
HIGH TEMPERATURE REFRIGERANT DRYERS
• NON-CYCLING DRYERS
• FILTERS HX10 HX200
• DRAINS HX20 HX250
HX30 HX300
HX40 HX400
ORDERING INFORMATION
HX55
1. All prices are U.S. Dollars HX500
2. Minimum order
HX75is $50.00 net HX625
3. All prices are F.O.B. shipping point.
HX100 HX800
4. Payment Terms are 30 days from ship date. (Subject to credit
approval) HX125 HX1000
5. MACAIR reserves
HX150 the right to make partial shipments.
HX1200
6. Shipping dates are MACAIR best estimate at the time the order is
placed. MACAIR will not accept any liability for late shipments.
7. See back page for terms and condition of sale.
8. For complete warranty policy contact the factory or go to
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 ENERGY SAVING
CYCLING DYERS
MADE IN USA

LIST PRICE
A. INTRODUCTION
MAC SERIES DRYERS Contents FILTER Page
Model Inlet DRYER Watercooled Dryer Dryer Recommended Filter
Thank MAC you forCapacity
selecting an DRYMAX
LIST HX
Condenser Conn.
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shipping Filter Conn.
3
series refrigeratedSCFM air dryer from MACAIR
PRICE Adder Size (NPT) Wgt. Lbs Model Size (NPT)
INC.
MAC55A-1 55 $2,150 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3/4 200 CAF70-U 3/4 3
The refrigerated air dryer is specifically
MAC75A-1 75 $2,498 3/4 200 CAF70-U 3/4
MAC100A-1
designed 100
and manufactured $2,665for drying 1Installation
1/2 295 GuideCAF116-U
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 4
MAC125A-1 125 $3,663 1 1/2 300 CAF201-U 1 1/2
and purifying compressed
MAC150A-1 150
air generated
$4,325 $450 1 1/2 310 CAF201-U 1 1/2
by an air compressor. Data Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MAC200A-2 200 Please $4,998read this $450 2 600 CAF201-U 1 1/2
instruction
MAC250A-3 manual 250 carefully
$5,792before using
$450 2 620 CAF318-U 1 1/2
the air dryer. 250
MAC250A-4 $5,792 $450 2Dryer Controls
630 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAF318-U 1 1/2 5
Please
MAC300A-3 pay attention
300 to the precautions
$6,492 $450in 2 640 CAF318-U 1 1/2
MAC300A-4 300 $6,492
transportation, installation and operation $450 2Start Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
640 CAF318-U 1 1/2 6
MAC400A-3 400 $8,325 $450 2 700 CAF470-U 1 1/2
that are listed in400
MAC400A-4
this manual.
$8,325 $450 2 700 CAF470-U 1 1/2
Please use the dryer Initial Run Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
MAC500A-3 500 according
$9,083 to our ap-
$450 2 710 CAF616-U 2
plication
MAC500A-4 guide and 500 be sure to perform
$9,083 $450 2 710 CAF616-U 2
the proper preventative
MAC625A-3 625 maintenance$475
$10,083 as 3Normal Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
725 CAF616-U 2 7
recommended
MAC625A-4 in625
this manual.
$10,083Failure to
$475 3 725 CAF616-U 2
MAC800A-3 800 $12,167
perform the preventative maintenance will $475 3Auto-Drain
1325 Maintenance
CAF923-U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 1/2 7
MAC800A-4 800 $12,167 $475 3 1325 CAF923-U 2 1/2
void the air dryer warranty.
MAC1000A-3 1000 $14,333 $475 3 1495 CAF1324-U 3
Refrigeration Sequence of Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MAC1000A-4 used 1000in this air dryer is$475
$14,333 envi- 3 1495 CAF1324-U 3
ronmentally
MAC1200A-3 friendly 1200 R134a or R404a$475
$15,998 and 3 1795 CAF1324-U 3
is available at local
MAC1200A-4 1200refrigeration
$15,998 wholesal-$475 3DryMax1795 Flow DiagramCAF1324-U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 9
ers.
Direct
Notes: any questions not covered in this Electrical Schematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1. MAC Series dryer inlet capacities are based on C.A.G.I. ADF100 standard for rating refrigerated air dryers.
manual to your distributor or call MA-
Inlet capacities are based on the following inlet conditions:
CAIR Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
a. Inlet INC.
temp: @ 248-624-6300. 100 F Before calling
with questions always have
b. Inlet pressure:
the air dryer
100 PSIG
model #, serial # and pressure gauge read-
c. Ambient temp: 100 F
ings.
b. Outlet dewpoint: 38 F PDP
Service and
2. Dryer list maintenance
price can filter.
does not include be obtained
See page 4 for filter prices.
from your Voltages:
3. Available distributor. If you do not2know
1 = 115v-1ph-60hz, = 230v-1ph-60hz, 3 = 230v-3ph-60hz, 4 = 460v-3ph-60hz.
your distributor please contact the factory.
Authorization # must be obtained from
MACAIR INC. before any parts or dryers PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY
2 YEAR
are returned to the factory. MACAIR INC. COMPRESSOR WARRANTY
5 YEAR
will not be responsible for anything 5 YEARre- HEAT EXCHANGER WARRANTY
turned without authorization.


PRE-CAUTIONS
1. The dryer cannot be tilted on its side or
upside down during shipping.
2. Use forklift from the bottom of the dryer
when installing or moving.
3. The dryer must be grounded properly to
prevent electrical shock.
4. Turn off the compressed air supply and
depressurize the dryer and disconnect
the electricity before inspecting the dryer.
5. Do not modify or change the electrical
control system and do not connect other
appliances into the control system.
6. Do not turn the dryer on and off fre-
quently. After the dryer is shut off wait 10
minutes before you restart the dryer. The
dryer’s evaporator pressure and the con-
densing pressure must equalize before
the dryer is restarted.
7. Check the compressed air pressure and
flow and the electrical ratings to be sure
they are correct and within the dryers
operating parameters.
INSTALLATION
1. Ventilation – Install dryer only in a well-
ventilated clean, dry area only and keep
at least 3 feet between the dryer, other
equipment and the walls.
2. Dryer Location – Make sure there is
approximately 3 feet around the dryer
for service and maintenance purposes.
Do not install the dryer outside. The
air dryer must not be exposed to direct
sunlight, rain or snow. Do not install the
dryer in an environment with fire, high
temperatures or low temperatures.
Make sure the dryer is installed in an
environment that is clean and dry. Dust
and dirt particles will clog the air-cooled
condenser. A clogged and dirty condens-
er will reduce the performance of the
dryer and will eventually cause damage
to the dryer.
3. Ambient Temperatures – Suitable ambi-
ent temperature for the refrigerant dryer
is a minimum of 35 F to a maximum of
110 F. The performance of the dryer will

be significantly decreased when the air
dryer is subject to temperatures higher
than 110 F. For installations with ambi-
ent temperatures higher than 110 F it is
recommended to use a water-cooled con-
denser on the dryer. Contact your dealer
for details.
4. Selecting Proper In and Out Piping and
Piping Design – Pipe diameter should
be sized according to air flow require-
ments. Do not mix the air inlet and outlet
air flow. It is recommended that a vibra-
tion absorber be installed on the dryer
inlet and outlet to eliminate vibration
from the compressor. Do not use the inlet
and outlet of the air dryer to support the
weight of the air piping. Isolation valves
and bypass valves should be installed
on the air dryer outlet and inlet ports to
allow for bypassing, depressurizing, and
proper maintenance and servicing of the
air dryer.
5. Condensate Drains – Condensate drains
must be properly piped from the dryer
to prevent moisture re-entrainment. The
dryer is equipped with an automatic
drain valve that controls the discharge
of the condensate and a manual valve
to manually drain condensate. The user
must run a drain line to an environmen-
tally approved condensate collection/
disposal system.
6. Electrical Installation – The dryer data
label lists the electrical power require-
ments for the air dryer. The user must
confirm that the line voltage matches the
voltage listed on the data label. (Warning
– Operating the air dryer with improper
line voltage will void the warranty.)
Provide the proper size wire, disconnect
switches and fuses in accordance with
applicable codes. Field wiring must com-
ply with local and national fire safety and
electrical codes. Standard dryer’s enclo-
sures and controls are designed to meet
NEMA 1 Type 1 electrical standards. All
wiring is complete. Connect power leads
as indicated in the electrical schematic.
Ground the frame properly.
 DATA LABEL
DATA LABEL The data label is affixed to the outside of the cabinet. This label identifies the
The data label is affixed toair
thedryer’s
outsidemodel
of theand serial This
cabinet. number
labeland important
identifies the technical
air dryer’sdata.
modelBefore
and
installing the dryer check all the information on the data label for the correct
serial number and important technical data. Before installing the dryer check all the information on
model and voltage. If the model number and voltage are incorrect do no
the data label for the correct model
install theand voltage.
dryer. Do notIf put
the model number
power to and voltage
the dryer. Call yourare incorrect
local do no
distributor.
install the dryer. Do not put power to the dryer. Call your local distributor.

DATA LABEL
Model HX250-4
Serial #
Date of MFG.
460v-3ph-
Voltage 60hz
Voltage Range 506-414
RLA 3.4
LRA 25
Min Circuit Ampacity 4.9
Max Fuse Size 15
Maximum Inlet Air Temp - F 110
Min/Max. Ambient Temp - F 110/45
Ref. System Design - PSI 350/150
Suction/Discharge - PSI 70/225
Maximum Pressure (PSIG) 232
Ref. Compressor HP 1 1/2
Refrigerant Type R404a
Refrigerant Charge 7.5 lbs
MACAIR INC. REFRIGERATED AIR DRYER


DRYER CONTROLS
DRYER CONTROLS
1. On/Off switch – Turns the refrigerant com-
pressor on
2. Power On Light – Indicates there is power to
the dryer.
3. High Temp Warning Light – Indicates there
may be a problem with the dryer.
4. Dew-point Indicator – Indicates the approxi-
mate dew point temp of the compressed air.
5. Hot Gas Bypass Valve – Controls the evapo-
rator pressure
6. Fan Cycling Switch – Cycles the condenser
fan on and off based on the condensing pres-
sure (See FIG. 1)
7. Programmable Electronic Auto-Drain Valve
– Automatically controls the draining of liq-
uid condensate removed by the dryer.


START UP
The following procedure must be followed
to start your air dryer. Failure to follow this
start up procedure will void your warranty.
If problems occur during start up, contact
your distributor.
1. Turn off the On/Off switch.
2. Verify the main electrical supply voltage
matches the voltage specified on the data
label.
3. IMPORTANT: WARM UP PERIOD
460v-3ph-60hz dryers. You must put the
power on to the dryer for a minimum
of 5 hours before you turn the dryer
on. This energizes the crankcase heater
and boils off any liquid refrigerant in
the crankcase and suction lines. Failure
to do this may damage the refrigerant
compressor and will void the warranty.
4. Do not turn the dryer on during this
warm up period.
5. Check the proper connection and support
of the compressed air lines to the dryer:
check dryer bypass and isolation valve
system.
6. Confirm that the inlet and ambient air
temperature, pressure and flow to the
dryer meet the specified requirements.
7. Confirm that the condensate drain lines
from the separator are properly piped to
an environmentally approved disposal
system.

INITIAL RUN PROCEDURE
After start up and checks are complete and
after the main electrical power to the dryer
has been turned on for at least four hours,
follow the procedure below to put the dryer
in operation:
1. Turn on the dryer ON/OFF switch.
2. Let the dryer run for 15 minutes.
3. Check the DEWPOINT TEMP INDICA-
TOR. After about 15 minutes This should
read 32 F to 39 F.
4. Verify that the condenser fan motor is
operating. The fan will cycle on and off.
5. Confirm that condensate is discharging
from the condensate drain. This may take
30 -60 minutes.
DANGER
Dismantling or working on any compo-
nent in the air dryer or the compressed
air system under pressure may cause
serious personal injury and equipment
failure. Before dismantling any part of
the air dryer or compressed air system
completely vent the internal pressure to
the atmosphere. Only qualified service
persons should attempt to work on the
air dryer.
NORMAL MAINTENANCE
PROCEDURES AND CHECKS
1. General
For continuous good performance and
to assure long life for your air dryer all
refrigeration system maintenance should
be performed by a competent refrigera-
tion mechanic. Before corrective main-
tenance is done during the warranty
period, call your local distributor and
proceed according to instructions. Refer
to the warranty for limits of your cover-
age.
• Check the closed time.
If drain is not opening the drain should
be dis-assembled, cleaned and checked
for defects.
• Check the closed time.
If drain is not opening the drain should
be dis-assembled, cleaned and checked
for defects.
DANGER – This should only be done by a
qualified service technician.

2. Daily Maintenance • Bypass and depressurize the dryer.

Check the operation of the automatic
drain valves at least once during each
eight hour shift.
3. Weekly Maintenance
• Remove the power unit and timer.
• Remove solenoid coil.
• Dis-assemble valve and check for
debris and or defective spring or valve
parts.

Auto-Drain Maintenance • Clean out any debris and re-assemble

the valve.
a. Clean condensate drain
• If there are defective or broken valve
Float Type) HX10 thru HX40 parts contact your distributor for a
new drain valve.
• Bypass and depressurize the dryer.
• Remove separator bowl and then re- b. Clean air-cooled condenser
move float drain.
i. Blow off all dust and dirt that is on
• Clean drain with hot soapy water the condenser fins with a compressed
air maintenance gun.
• After cleaning shake drain. The drain
should have a slight rattle of the float ii. While cleaning the condenser fins do
opening and closing. If there is no not damage fins
shaking sounds replace float drain
with a new one.
• Repeat on a weekly basis.

(Electronic Drain) HX55 and above

• Push the Push to Test Button to verify
drain operation.
• Check the open time.

WARNING - DRYER FAILURE DUE TO A DIRTY CONDENSER IS

NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.


SEQUENCE OF OPERATION
THE COMPRESSED AIR SIDE
HX Series refrigerated compressed air dry-
ers use refrigeration cooling to condense
entrained moisture out of the compressed
air stream. Warm saturated air enters the
air-to-air heat exchanger at the dryer inlet.
(1)
In the air –to- air heat exchanger the inlet air
is pre-cooled by the outgoing cold air. The
pre-cooled air then enters the air to refriger-
ant heat exchanger (3) were it is cooled to
its lowest point by the refrigeration in the
evaporator. As the air is cooled moisture
in the air changes from a vapor to a liquid.
The liquid condensate is removed from the
airstream by the separator (4) and dis-
charged from the dryer by the 4 automatic
drain valve. (5) The cold air is reheated
by incoming warm air as it passes back
through the air-to-air heat exchanger. Pre-
cooling the inlet air reduces the heat load
on the refrigerant compressor, permitting
the use of a smaller refrigerant compressor.
(2) The out going cold air is reheated by the
in coming hot air. As a result the outlet air
is warmed up as it leaves the dryer. This
prevents the outlet pipe from sweating. The
air is now dryer and ready for use.

THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
The refrigeration system is designed and
fabricated in accordance with recognized
commercial/industrial practices. The refrig-
eration system can be defined as a closed
system in which the process of absorbing
and rejecting heat is performed by flowing
a refrigerant in a vapor compression cycle.
The
HX series refrigeration system consists of
five components: the compressor, condens-
er, evaporator, expansion device, and inter-
connecting piping. The heart of the system
is the compressor since it causes the refrig-
erant flow. Its function is simply to receive
low pressure (and temperature) refrigerant
vapor from the evaporator and compress it
into high pressure (and temperature) refrig-
erant vapor. The high pressure vapor is then
converted to a liquid phase in the condens-
er. The condenser performs this function by
removing heat from the vapor and rejecting
the heat to the air, or to water in the case of
water cooled condenser. The liquid, which
remains at a high pressure, passes through
the expansion device and becomes a low
pressure two phase (liquid and vapor) mix-
ture. This refrigerant mixture returns to the
compressor in a vapor phase as it changes
state in the evaporator by absorbing heat
from the water/glycol mixture being cooled

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Installation Guide

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 MACAIR LIMITED REFRIGERATED AIR DRYER WARRANTY
MACAIR (herein after referred to as the seller)
refrigerated air dryers are warranted to be free
of defect in materials and workmanship for
a limited period of 5 YEARS from the date of
shipment from the sellers warehouse to the
distributors warehouse or end user (herein
after called the buyer) provided the air dryers
are applied, installed and maintained in ac-
cordance with sellers recommendations listed
in the owner’s manual. This warranty applies
only to the original owner and is not transfer-
able. The warranty covers materials and labor
for the first year and materials only for the re-
maining four years for a total of 5 YEARS from
the date of shipment.
Normal maintenance items, customer main-
tained components and labor charges after the
first year from the ship date from the seller are
not covered by this warranty. The following
is not covered by this warranty: Condenser
cleaning, maintaining the drain valve (Time
adjustments and cleaning, auto-drains sticking
open or closed due to debris, float drains stick-
ing open or closed) fan motor lubrication, filter
element changing and damage in shipping.
After the first year from the ship date from
the seller, the seller will not be responsible
for the following incidental items: service call
charges, refrigerant, filter driers, insulation,
truck charges, torch charges, recovery/reclaim
charges, disposal charges, mileage, miscel-
laneous fittings, or freight charges. The seller
will only allow the amount of labor hours and
pay the labor rates that are listed in the MA-
CAIR WARRANTY & SERVICE GUIDELINES.
In the event of a warranty issue the buyer must
follow the warranty procedures listed in the
MACAIR WARRANTY & SERVICE GUIDE-
LINES or the warranty is void. If the buyer
purchases replacement parts from a third
party, the seller will not be responsible for the
cost of the parts. The buyer will be invoiced
for the new materials and must return the de-
fective materials to the buyer. Upon inspection
of the defective materials and if the materials
are deemed defective, the buyer will be credit-
ed for the cost of the new materials. The buyer
is responsible for all transportation costs of all
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materials that are shipped to the buyer and to
the seller after the initial 12-month period.
The seller will not be responsible for any con-
sequential damage, economic loss, extra ex-
pense including payment for the loss of time,
pay, inconvenience, storage, removal, reinstal-
lation, loss of dryer use, dryer rental expense,
lodging, meals, or other travel.
The foregoing warranty is exclusive and in lieu
of all other warranties, whether written, oral,
or statutory, including implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose.
This contract shall constitute the entire agree-
ment between Buyer and Seller. All terms con-
tained herein shall be deemed acceptable by
the Buyer and The Seller and shall prevail over
the terms of the Buyers purchase order.
The seller’s liability is limited solely to the
repair or replacement of defective products at
seller’s option. Under no circumstances shall
sell, the sellers distributor or agent be liable
for any losses or consequential damages, costs
or expenses of any kind incurred by the buyer,
whether arising from breach of warranty,
negligence or strict liability in tort. The seller
makes no warranty or representation of any
kind, expressed or implied as to the merchant-
ability or of fitness for a particular purpose
with respects to the products. This contract
shall be governed and interpreted in accor-
dance with the laws of the State of Michigan.
Warranty only applies to equipment sold in
the USA and Canada.
MACAIR INC.
SERVICE DEPARTMENT
248-624-6300