1.Filter/Regulator Assembly
The compressed air supply to the dryer is connected into the 3/8” F.T.P. fitting of the filter/regulator assembly which is located at the bottom rear of the right side of the base.
The filter/regulator assembly performs two (2) essential functions. The filter removes most solids and liquid particles from the compressed air stream and traps them in its bowl where this waste can be readily removed through the drain valve at the bottom of the bowl.
The filter bowl should be cleaned monthly.
The regulator will remain a nearly constant outlet air pressure so that the dryer’s pneumatics will function normally despite upstream air pressure variations. After the compressed air is connected into the filter/ regulator assembly, adjust the regulator knob so that the gauge needle reads 80 PSI (5.512 bars).
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Each valve has five (5) 3/8” F.T.P. ports and two (2) electric solenoid operators, one (1) on each side of the valve.
To tilt the dryer forward, a 24 volt signal is applied to the rear pistons solenoid connector “12” and no voltage is applied to the solenoid connector “14”. The internal spool in the valve will move and 80 PSI (5.512 bars) of air will enter the bottom port of the rear tilting pistons, extending the rear tilting piston rods and tilting the dryer forward for unloading. The top piston ports are bled to the atmosphere.
To level the dryer, the voltage signals are reversed. No voltage is applied to the “12” solenoid, and 24 volts is applied to the “14” solenoid. The valve spool will now move so that 80 PSI (5.512 bars) of air is applied at the top piston ports, while the bottom piston ports are bled to the atmosphere. The piston rod will now retract leveling the dryer. On rear tilt dryers, the front tilting piston solenoid valve acts in the same manner.
The tilting piston valves are
The tilting piston valves and flow control valves are located on the pneumatic plate in the rear of the dryers’ base.
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