In keeping with good compressed air piping design, the air dryer should be installed on the downstream side of the air receiver and aftercooler. An AIR/TAK prefilter(s) for oil and dirt removal installed at the inlet of the dryer is recommended. Contamination can be present in a compressed air system and can reduce the ability of the dryer heat exchangers to achieve the proper heat transfer. AIR/TAK recommends the use of afterfilter(s) to remove final trace contaminates.

All water cooled dryers are factory piped for cooling tower water, unless ordered otherwise. A dryer that is piped for city water cannot be used on cooling tower water without necessary piping changes because of: the higher water temperature, lower water pressure and the increased water flow needed. All water cooled dryers are supplied with a factory mounted automatic water regulating valve which is designed to maintain the proper working refrigerant head pressure under all dryer load conditions. No adjustment will be necessary. (Full water pressure and flow should be supplied to the water line inlet. Refer to Section L for water cooled water requirements.)

All dryers are supplied with automatic drain valves. On models D-320 to D-2000, an isolation valve/strainer and solenoid drain valve is provided for the outlet of the air to-refrigerant heat exchanger. Models D-2500 to D-7500 dryers are supplied with two drain outlets with zero air loss valve provided for each outlet. Models D-8000 and larger are supplied with four drain outlets and two zero air loss drain valves. Solenoid drain valves with isolation valve/strainer and zero air loss drain valves are to be installed at destination.

F. ELECTRICAL

The dryer is completely wired at the factory. A terminal box at the rear of the dryer, or a control box on the side of the dryer is provided for the main power connection. Power connections can be made through any knock-out on the terminal box or through the side or top of the control box. The dryer dataplate must be checked to verify voltage, phase and cycle. Connect the power leads to the terminal block which is conveniently located within the box. Always be sure adequate power is available to maintain efficient operation of your dryer.

A properly sized fused main disconnect switch (supplied by the installer) must be located near the dryer. Check the wiring diagram supplied with the dryer for the recommended fuse size. The use of fusetron time-delay fuses will permit smaller fuse sizes and, in some instances, a smaller fused disconnect switch may be used.

The dryer wiring must be independent of the air compressor so as not to cycle along with the air compressor.

Fan rotation must be checked to assure proper air flow. Air must be drawn through the finned condenser and exit through the fan guard. To change fan rotation, switch any two hot power leads on the terminal block located in the box.

Dryers with scroll compressor(s) need to be checked for proper rotation by making sure the discharge pressure is greater than the suction pressure. To change rotation, switch inlet power leads L1 and L3. If you have any question or problems, please consult factory.

Dryers with pre-wired solenoid drain valves need to have the DIN connector attached to the drain valve after the drain is installed on the dryer.

On units supplied with crankcase heaters, the crankcase heaters are pre-wired at the factory to be energized when power is supplied to the dryer. It is important that the crankcase heaters be energized at least 24 hours before initial start-up or after prolonged shut-down. (See Start-Up).

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AT&T D-10,000, D-320 operating instructions Electrical