American Dryer Corp ID-170 Compressed AIR Requirements, Compressed AIR Pressure AIR Supply

K. COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS

The model ID-170 dryer requires an external supply of compressed air (2.5 cfh @ 80 PSI [0.07 cmh @ 5.51 bars] for gas models and 3.25 cfh @ 80 PSI [0.09 cmh @ 5.51 bars] for steam models). For steam models, compressed air is necessary for the air operated steam damper. On both the steam model as well as the gas models, compressed air is necessary/required for blower air jet operation...to clean lint from the impellor/fan (squirrel cage).

1.Air Requirements

a. Microprocessor controller (computer) dryers...

COMPRESSED	AIR PRESSURE
AIR SUPPLY
Normal	80 PSI	5.51 bars
Minimum Supply	70 PSI	4.82 bars
Maximum Supply	90 PSI	6.21 bars

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents

2.Air Regulation

a.No air regulation or air filtration is provided with the dryer. External regulation/filtration of 80 PSI (5.51 bars) must be provided. It is suggested that a regulator/filter gauge arrangement be added to the compressed air line just before the dryer connection. This is necessary to insure that correct and clean air pressure is achieved.

3.Air Connection

a.Air connection to this system is a 1/8” F.P.T. as per the illustration below.

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