American Dryer Corp MD-170 manual Compressed AIR Requirements, 621 kPa

L. COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS

The model MD-170 dryer requires an external supply of compressed air of 2.5 cfm at 80 PSI (552 kPa). For Steam Models, compressed air is necessary for the air operated steam damper. On both the Steam Model as well as the Gas Model, compressed air is necessary/required for blower air jet operation...to clean lint from the impellor/fan (squirrel cage).

1. Air Requirements

COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY	AIR PRESSURE
Normal	80 PSI	552 kPa
Minimum Supply	70 PSI	483 kPa
Maximum Supply	90 PSI	621 kPa
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents

2.Air Regulation

a.No air regulation or filtration is provided with the dryer. External regulation/filtration of 80 PSI (552 kPa) 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-inch F.P.T. (refer to the illustration below).

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