4.Steam Damper Air System Connections

The ADS-115ES is manufactured with a pneumatic (piston) damper system, which requires an external supply of compressed air. The air connection is made to the steam damper solenoid valve, which is located at the rear inner top area of the dryer just above the electric service relay box.

a. Air Requirements

COMPRESSED AIR

AIR PRESSURE

SUPPLY

 

 

 

 

 

Normal

80 PSI

5.51 bar

 

 

 

Minimum Supply

70 PSI

4.82 bar

 

 

 

Maximum Supply

90 PSI

6.20 bar

 

 

 

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents

b.Air Connections

Air connections to system --- 1/8” N.P.T.

c.No air regulation or filtration is provided with the dryer. External regulation and filtration of 80 PSI (5.51 bar) must be provided. It is suggested that a regulator and 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.

5.Steam Damper System Operation

The ADS-115ES steam damper, as shown in the top illustration, Diagram 1 (Heating Mode) on page 37, allows the coil to stay constantly charged eliminating repeated expansion and contraction. When the damper is opened, the air immediately passes through the already hot coil, providing instant heat to start the drying process. When the damper is closed, ambient air is drawn directly into the basket (tumbler), allowing a rapid cool down.

Diagram 1 -- shows the damper in the heating (open) mode, allowing heat into the basket (tumbler).

Diagram 2 -- shows the damper in the cool down (closed) mode, pulling ambient air directly into the basket (tumbler) without passing through the coils.

NOTE: With the dryer off or with no air supply, the damper is in the cool down mode as shown in the top illustration, Diagram 2 on page 37.

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