Sterling SDA AP-1 specifications Table of Contents

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: SAFETY			7
1-1 How to Use This Manual			7
	Safety Symbols Used in this Manual		7
1-2	Warnings and Precautions		8
1-3	Responsibility		9
	General Responsibility		9
	Operator Responsibility		9
	Maintenance Responsibility		10
	Reporting a Safety Defect		11
CHAPTER 2: FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION			12
2-1 Models Covered in This Manual			12
2-2	General Description		12
	Specifying a Drying System		12
	What is Desiccant?		12
	The Closed Loop Drying System		12
	The Process/Regeneration Cycle		13
	Sequence of Operation		13
2-3	Standard Features		14
	Auto Start Timer		14
	Mechanical Features		14
	Electrical Features		14
2-4	Options		15
	Dewpoint Extend		15
	Closed-Loop Regeneration		15
2-5	Drawings and Diagrams		16
	Process Aftercooler		18
	Aftercooler Design Specifications		18
	Process Air Dust Collector		18
	Material Overdrying Protection		20
	Mechanical Options		21
	Electrical Options		21
	Controller Options		21
2-6 Safety Devices and Interlocks			22
	Dimensions and Specifications 9 Denotes availability		24
	Mechanical Options	9 Denotes availability	24
	Electrical Features		25
	Electrical Options		25
CHAPTER 3: MECHANICAL INSTALLATION			26
3-1	Uncrating the Equipment		26
3-2 Rigging and Placing Unit			26
3-3	Making Electrical Connections		26
3-4 Making Gas Line Connections (Gas-Fired Models Only)			27
3-5 Checking for Proper Blower Rotation			28
3-6 Making Dryer/Drying Hopper Process Air Connections			29

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