Chapter 3: Installation
3-1 Uncrating the Equipment
The 10 cfm compressed air dryer has a handle at the top of the cabinet to use for lifting. For
3-2 Connecting a Hopper-Mount Dryer to a Hopper
When mounting the dryer to an existing hopper, use the adapter and the
Note: In some cases, depending on the drying hopper model, an adapter may not be required. If an adapter is not required, attach the dryer to the hopper with the clamps provided, and install the exhaust filter to the drying hopper outlet/return line.
Use the following procedure to mount the dryer to a hopper using an adapter (See Figure 3):
1.Mark the holes in the inlet tube of the hopper for drilling.
2.Use a 9/64” drill bit to
3.Spread silicone adhesive over the area where the adapter will mount to the hopper inlet tubing.
4.Place the adapter onto the tubing and install the three screws to hold it in place. Allow sufficient time for the silicon to cure before you operate the dryer.
5.Attach the dryer to the hopper with the clamps provided.
6.Install an exhaust filter to the drying hopper outlet/return line.
Figure 3: Typical Hopper-Mount Configuration
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