INSTALLATION, START-UP & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL NO.: SD-820 / SD-1710
REV 1 – AUGUST 03,.2001
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SECTION 4
4.1 REPLACEMENT OF THE DESICCANT
In order to ensure trouble-free operation, we recommend replacing the
desiccant every 8000 Hours, or every 2 years on latest.
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  Close dryer inlet/outlet isolation valves.
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  Depressurize and switch off the adsorption dryer.
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  Remove the drain plug and empty the old desiccant into a container.
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  Screw the plug back in and fill new desiccant from above into the vessels.
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  Pressurize the adsorption dryer and restore power to the dryer.
4.2 DISPOSAL OF THE DESICCANT
 
 
 
 Danger!
 The desiccant can be disposed of at a suitable
disposal site in accordance with local or official
regulations.
 Don't forget: the desiccant may contain pollutants!
4.3 CHANGING OF THE REGENERATION ORIFICE
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  Depressurize and remove power from the dryer.
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  The regeneration orifice (Quantity = 2) are integrated into orifice unions that are
threaded directly into the top purge manifold.
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  The orifice union valves can be disassembled using standard hex. Pipe
wrenches. The orifice disks are wedged between the two union parts.
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  Remove regeneration orifice and re-install new orifice as required.
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  Verify all previously disassembled piping joints are properly secured.
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regeneration orifice. Modification of the regeneration orifice can lead to
performance deterioration of the dryer.
*  Advice
Should the need for spare parts arise during work on the 
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dryer of the SD-820 – SD-1710 series, then the dryer type and the construction
of the adsorption dryer must always be indicated. This information is given on
the nameplate mounted on the electric cabinet.