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GENERAL INFORMATIONS
1.1 Remarks
This manual is to be considered a part of the final water cooled aftercooler alike and should always accompany it for quick reference,
to any person like the end-user, the mechanic or any other qualified workman who installs the unit.
We wish to emphasize the importance of reading and understanding its contents before starting the machine. It will allow you to make
a better use of it and, to avoid possible mistakes when operating.
We also remind you that all instructions contained in the manual should be carefully noted since they will put you in the position of
performing some operation which could be source of damages to the aftercooler and harm to persons, if not carried out properly.
Furthermore, by strictly following the instructions a rational use of the unit will be achieved and thus economic result as well.
For any problem which may arise in the use of the aftercooler or in case of breakdown, please contact your resaler or any other
authorized service center.
Finally, we recommend that, in case of need, only original spare parts are used. It will guarantee both the performance and long a life
to your aftercooler.
This manual contains all the features of the aftercoolers and all the information about safety, installation, operation regulation and
maintenance of the unit.
By reading the following chapters, with the help of the drawings and of the data sheets, it will be possible to understand the different
procedures to be adopted.
No claim will be accepted for damages due to the improper installation of the equipment. In case of enquires the end user is
requested to contact our offices or the nearest agent for advice.
All details concerning the equipment are valid only for the models manufactured when this manual was printed. The manufacturer
reserves the right to make any change without notice.
1.2 Warranty
All products supplied by us have been tested at the factory and are guaranteed for 12 months from date of delivery.
The guarantee is only valid provided the customer has complied with the contract and administrative rules and its installation and use
has been effected according to the instructions contained in this manual.
The said guarantee provides for the substitution or repair at no charge of all the components which may be supplied defective by the
factory.
Our technical department will make the final decision in this regard.
1.2.1 Warranty exclusions
The warranty excludes any liability for direct or indirect damages to persons or things arising from wrong installation and/or incorrect
operation of the unit. The liability is limited to defective manufacture or assembly.
Furthermore, the warranty does not cover all those parts subject to wear and tear, nor does it cover shipping, handling, installation or
other expenses, including the provision of technicians to rectify faults arising, that were not of our direct responsibility.
1.3 Safety information
Installation and maintenance operations must be done in conformity to the instruction contained in this manual.
Cleaning and maintenance which require contact with the unit, must be carried out by a skilled and trained operator with knowledge of
the necessary precautions.
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Do not locate any flammable substances near the aftercooler.
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Do not allow anybody to use the aftercooler without prior instruction.
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Before any operation on the unit, be sure that air supply is disconnected.
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In case soldering work has to be done, air pressure must be disconnected.
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It is dangerous to hit the inner pipes with any object.
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it is necessary for the user to install a protective device (a safety accessory) to protect the equipment under pressure from
any risk of exceeding the maximum allowable pressure (PS).
This unit has been developed and manufactured according the European CEE safety norms as indicated on the
declaration of conformity.
1.4 Purpose and description of the water cooled aftercooler
The aftercooler is becoming increasingly popular in particular for the following reasons:
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Good refrigeration power;
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Practical;
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Economical.
The right collocation of the aftercooler unit is at the air outlet point of the compressors, it is basically made up of:
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A COOLING GROUP consisting of a shell and tube heat exchanger, especially studied for applications with compressed air.
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A CONDENSATE SEPARATOR for the discharge of as much as possible of the condensation formed in the system as a result
of cooling.
Any overloading of the equipment, within the maximum limits, will cause a lower performance of the unit (higher humidity) but it will
not affect the safety.
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