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    DRD  265-1000        
2 Introduction
This manual refers to refrigeration dryers designed to guarantee high 
quality in the treatment of compressed air.
2.1 Transport
The packed unit must:
• remain upright;
• be protected against atmospheric agents;
• be protected against impacts.
2.2 Handling
Use a fork-lift truck suitable for the weight to be lifted, avoiding any type 
of impact. 
2.3 Inspection
a) All the units are assembled, wired, charged with refrigerant and oil 
and tested under standard operating conditions in the factory;
b)  on receiving the machine check its condition: immediately notify the 
transport company in case of any damage;
c)  unpack the unit as close as possible to the place of installation. 
2.4 Storage
If several units have to stacked, follow the notes given on the packing. 
Keep the unit packed in a clean place protected from damp and bad 
weather.
3 Installation
Y For the correct application of the warranty terms, follow the instruc-
tions  given in the start-up report,  ll it in and send it back to  Seller.
In places with  re hazard, provide for a suitable  re-extinguishing sys-
tem.
3.1 Procedures
Install the dryer inside, in a clean area protected from direct atmospheric 
agents (including sunlight).
Y Comply with the instructions given in par. 8.2 and 8.3.
 All dryers must be  tted with adequate pre- ltration near the dryer air 
inlet. Seller is excluded any obligation of compensation or refund for any 
direct or indirect damage caused by its absence
Y Pre- lter element (for 3 micron  ltration or better) must be replaced 
at least once a year, or sooner as per manufacturer recommendations.
Y Correctly connect the dryer to the compressed air inlet/outlet con-
nections.
3.2 Operating space
Leave a space of 1 m (60 inches) around the unit. 
Leave a space of 2 m (80 inches) above dryer models with vertical con-
densation air expulsion.
3.3 Versions
Air-cooled version (Ac)
Do not create cooling air recirculation situations. Do not obstruct the 
ventilation grilles.
Water-cooled version (Wc)
If not provided in the supply,  t a mesh  lter on the condensation water 
inlet.
Y, Inlet condensation water characteristics:
Temperature ≥50°F (10°C) CL
-
<50 ppm
ΔT IN/OUT 5-15°C CaCO
3
70-150 ppm
Max % glycol 50 O
2
<0.1 ppm
Pressure
43.5-145 PSIg
(3-10 barg)
Fe <0.2 ppm
PH 7.5-9 NO
3
<2 ppm
Electrical
conductivity
10-500 μS/cm HCO
3
- 70-300 ppm
Langelier
saturation 
index
0-1 H
2
S <0.05 ppm
SO
4
2-
<50 ppm CO
2
<5 ppm
NH
3
<1 ppm Al <0.2 ppm
Please note that for special cooling water types such as demineralized, 
deionized or distilled it is necessary to contact the manufacturer to verify 
which kind of condenser should be used since the standard material may 
not be suitable.
3.4 Tips
To prevent damage to the internal parts of the dryer and air compres-
sor, avoid installations where the surrounding air contains solid and/or 
gaseous pollutants (e.g. sulphur, ammonia, chlorine and installations in 
marine environments).
The ducting of extracted air is not recommended for versions with axial 
fans.
3.5 Electrical connection
Use approved cable in conformity with the local laws and regulations (for 
minimum cable section, see par. 8.3).
Install a differential thermal magnetic circuit breaker with contact open-
ing distance  3 mm ahead of the system (RCCB - IDn = 0.3A) (see the 
relevant current local regulations).
The nominal current In of the magnetic circuit breaker must be equal to 
the FLA with an intervention curve type D.
3.6  Condensate drain connection
Y Make the connection to the draining system, avoiding connection in 
a closed circuit shared by other pressurized discharge lines. Check the 
correct  ow of condensate discharges. Dispose of all the condensate in 
conformity with current local environmental regulations.
4 Commissioning
4.1 Preliminary checks
Before commissioning the dryer, make sure: 
• installation was carried out according that given in the section 3;
• the air inlet valves are closed and that there is no air  ow through the 
dryer;
• the power supply is correct;
• with Wc version, open the cooling water circuit a few minutes before 
starting the dryer.
4.2 Starting
a)  Start the dryer before the air compressor;
b) switch the power on by turning the MAIN SWITCH “
&
” to 
“I ON”: the POWER LED (2) lights up turning yellow; the crankcase 
heater will now start heating .
! THE CRANKCASE HEATER MUST BE SWITCHED ON 12 HOURS 
BEFORE STARTING THE DRYER.
 Failure to comply with this rule may cause serious damage to the 
compressor.
Once the crankcase is preheated, press the ON button on the control 
panel.
c) press 
x
 : the POWER LED (2) turns green and the compressor 
switches on; the dew point is displayed.
Y  Fans (Ac version): if connected with the wrong phase sequence 
they turn in the opposite direction, with the risk of being damaged (in this 
case the air exits the dryer cabinet from the condenser grilles instead 
from the fan grille - see par. 8.6 and 8.7 for correct air  ow); immediately 
invert two phases.
d)  Wait 5 minutes, then slowly open the air inlet valve;
e)  slowly open the air outlet valve: the dryer is now drying.
Phases Monitor
If appears to display the alarm “CP “, during the start up of the dryer, the 
user must verify the  wiring of the input terminals of the  disconnecting 
switch of the dryer.
4.3 Operation
• Leave the dryer on during the entire period the air compressor is work-
ing;
• The dryer operates in automatic mode, therefore  eld settings are not 
required;
• In the event of unforeseen excess air  ows, by-pass to avoid over-
loading the dryer. 
• Avoid air inlet temperature  uctuations.
4.4 Stop
a) Stop the dryer 2 minutes after the air compressor stops or in any 
case after interruption of the air  ow;
b)  make sure compressed air does not enter the dryer when the dryer is 
disconnected or if an alarm occurs.