INSTALLATION, START-UP & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
MODEL NO.: SD-820 / SD-1710
REV 1 – AUGUST 03,.2001
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SECTION 7
7.3 BACK PRESSURE IS TOO HIGH DURING REGENERATION PHASE
 Possible cause  Solution
•
  Muffler is blocked
⇒
  Replace muffler
•
  Outlet check valve failed
⇒
  Verify springs and bushings on valves
⇒
  Verify seat o’ring is not damaged
•
  Exhaust valve not fully open
⇒
  Verify operation of pneumatic actuator
⇒
  Verify pilot air to actuator
⇒
  Verify if valve is obstructed
•
  Inlet valve leaks across ports
⇒
  Remove valve and test for across port
leakage
⇒
  Install new seals
•
  Inlet valve not fully positioned
⇒
  Verify the pneumatic actuator for 90°
operation
⇒
  Verify for leaks across vane of actuator
⇒
  Pilot air pressure failed due to plugged pilot
filter or damaged pilot line.
 
 
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7.4 SHORT-TERM SHUT-DOWN
*  Advices
 
 The following sequence is to be heeded when switching off the
adsorption dryer:
•
  Switch off the adsorption dryer when the dryer transfers into repressurization
step, or at any time when both chambers are at full pressure.
•
  Close all the shut off valves up- and downstream of dryer.
 
 
 Attention!
 Dryer will remain pressurized.