AD Series Dehumidifying Dryers Page 3
Table of Contents
1 General Information ............................................................9
1-1 Models Covered .......................................................................................................... 9
1-2 Equipment Function .................................................................................................... 9
1-3 Necessary Documents ................................................................................................ 9
1-4 Standard Features..................................................................................................... 10
1-5 Options......................................................................................................................10
1-6 The Drying System.................................................................................................... 11
1-7 What is Desiccant?.................................................................................................... 13
1-8 The Process/Regeneration Cycle.............................................................................. 13
1-9 Specifying a Drying System ...................................................................................... 14
2 Safety..................................................................................15
2-1 Work Rules................................................................................................................15
2-2 Tools and Equipment Needed................................................................................... 15
2-3 Mechanical Installation .............................................................................................. 15
2-4 Safety Considerations ............................................................................................... 16
2-5 General Responsibility .............................................................................................. 17
2-6 Operator Responsibility ............................................................................................. 17
2-7 Maintenance Responsibility....................................................................................... 19
2-8 Safety ........................................................................................................................ 20
3 Shipping Information ........................................................23
3-1 Unpacking and Inspection ......................................................................................... 23
3-2 In the Event of Shipping Damages............................................................................ 23
3-3 If the Shipment is Not Complete................................................................................ 24
3-4 If the Shipment is Not Correct ................................................................................... 24
3-5 Returns......................................................................................................................24
4 Installation .........................................................................25
4-1 Work Rules................................................................................................................ 25
4-2 Rigging and Placing the Dryer................................................................................... 25
4-3 Making Electrical Connections .................................................................................. 28
4-4 Checking for Proper Blower Rotation ........................................................................ 28
4-5 Making Dryer/Drying Hopper Process Air Connections............................................. 29
4-6 Drying Hopper Air Trap Considerations .................................................................... 29
4-7 Installing the Optional Aftercooler ............................................................................. 30