VBD 1000 Series Dryers
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Maguire Vacuum Dryer INSTALLATION • OPERATION • MAINTENANCE Copyright © Maguire Products, Inc. 2013

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer®

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Copyright © 2013 Maguire Products Inc. The information contained within this manual including any translations thereof, is the property of Maguire Products Inc. and may not be reproduced, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the express written consent of Maguire Products Inc. To every person concerned with use and maintenance of the Maguire VBD-1000® it is recommended to read thoroughly these operating instructions. Maguire Products Inc. accepts no responsibility or liability for damage or malfunction of the equipment arising from non-observance of these...

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Accuracy of this Manual We make every effort to keep this manual as correct and current as possible. However, technology and product changes may occur more rapidly then the reprinting of this manual. Generally, modifications made to the dryer design or to the operation of the software are may not reflected in the manual for several months. The date at the footer of this manual will indicate approximately how current this manual is. Likewise, your Dryer may have been produced at an earlier time and the information in this manual may not accurately describe your Dryer...

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer®

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Warranty – Exclusive 5-Year MAGUIRE PRODUCTS offers THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE WARRANTY in the plastics auxiliary equipment industry. We warrant each MAGUIRE VBD – Vacuum Dryer manufactured by us to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service; excluding only those items listed below as 'excluded items'; our obligation under this warranty being limited to making good at our factory any Dryer which shall, within FIVE (5) YEARS after delivery to the original purchaser, be RETURNED intact to us, transportation charges PREPAID, and which our...

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® SAFETY WARNINGS HOT SURFACES: As with all dryers, there are HOT SURFACES to avoid. Temperatures can reach 350F, (180C). Typically these surfaces are not at dangerous temperatures, however all hot surfaces should be avoided. Warning Label indicate HOT SURFACES USE CAUTION when removing and installing canisters. USE GLOVES. DO NOT REACH into the dryer enclosure. RISK OF SHOCK: Disconnect power supply before servicing the Dryer. GETTING STARTED: PROCEED TO: INSTALLATION - NEXT PAGE

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Installation Transport and Setup Shipment The VBD-1000 Dryer is shipped as separate components that require re-assembly. The 3 main sections are: Retention Hopper Assembly (A) – Identified by the air coalescent filter on the front panel and the removable Retention Hopper on the lower slide rail. Weight is 1920 lb (871 kg) Vacuum Tank Assembly (B) – Identified by the embedded control panel on the front panel, the power box on the left side and the hanging vacuum tank. Weight is 1920 lb (871 kg). Heating Hopper Assembly (C) – Identified as a tall heating hopper. Weight is...

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Overall layout and Dimensions

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Fill / Preheat Main Power Control Panel

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Dryer Assembly The VBD 1000 Dryer is shipped in 3 main sections. Retention Hopper Assembly (A) Identified by the air coalescent filter on the front panel and the removable Retention Hopper on the lower slide rail. Vacuum Tank Assembly (B) Identified by the embedded control panel on the front panel, the power box on the left side and the hanging vacuum tank. Heating Hopper Assembly (C) Identified as a tall heating hopper. Optional Base Frame (D) Identified as a 16 inch (40.6 cm) tall black, steel sub frame. When Lifting VBD Sections, ensure your lifting equipment is...

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Optional VBD Base Frame The Base Frame is used to raise VBD’s Retention Hopper off of the floor. Weight of the Base Frame is 1303 lb (591 kg). Note: If the VBD is to be installed so that the Retention Hopper can hang below floor level, then this Base Frame is not necessary. Level the Base Frame - If the Base Frame is to be used, it must be leveled at the installation location. The Base Frame of the VBD 1000 can be leveled two different ways. Leveled using the 4 leveling feet or by shimming the frame to the floor. If using the leveling feet, make sure the surface that...

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Installing Vacuum Tank Assembly (Section B) Rigging note: Use the four collar eyebolts to raise section B onto section A of the VBD. Lower the Vacuum Tank Assembly (Section B) of VBD Dryer onto the Retention Hopper Assembly. Align the enclosed side of each section (as shown in image at right). Align the bolt holes of each section. Remove the rear panels of Retention Hopper Assembly (A) and Vacuum Tank Assembly (B) to gain access to the connections that need to be made within the enclosure. Install the 10 1/2-13 grade 8 bolts and tighten. Install the Heating Hopper...

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Heating Hopper Dump Valve Air Lines Install the two white 5/32 inch air lines into the 5/32 inch air fittings as shown in the Top air line panel diagram. Attach the other end of the white air lines to the Heating Hopper dump valve air cylinder located at the base of the heating hopper. Test air line orientation: connect air supply to VBD-1000. With the VBD power turned off, the air cylinder should be extended as shown in photo to the right. Air cylinder is extended closing the butterfly valve inside the base of the hopper. Install the Upper Sealing Skirt Fit the Upper...

VBD® - Vacuum Dryer® Connect RTD Thermometers The RTD thermometer cables are terminated on one end with a CPC connector. The Inlet RTD cable is marked with a red band. This is the shorter of the two cables. Connect the cables as shown with the red banded cable connecting to the CPC connector with the matching red band. Secure the Heating Hopper Inlet RTD thermometer to the side heat inlet of the heating hopper. Secure the cable to frame of the heating hopper. Route the longer RTD thermometer cable up to the exhaust port on the top of the heating hopper and secure the RTD thermometer as...