Figure 10: Desiccant Bed Location and Disassembly

Desiccant

Assembly Rod

Gasket

Regeneration

Heater

Wire Conduit

Assembly

Valve & Air

Manifold Casting

Hollow

Desiccant

Tank

Lower Air Manifold Casting

Caution! You should properly dispose of any discarded desiccant.

Consult local disposal regulations for more information.

11.Inspect each desiccant screen for tears or holes where desiccant burned-through. Replace desiccant can if needed.

12.After cleaning each chamber add the full amount of bead desiccant specified per bed. Amounts are listed in the Desiccant Amounts Table below. Tap on side of tank to settle desiccant. Smooth the top level, and finally add another layer of the remaining bead desiccant to the top. Make sure this layer is level and smooth.

13.Repeat the previous step for the other bed.

14.Inspect the gaskets. Replace if necessary.

15.Re-install all components and reconnect all of the wiring and hoses.

Figure 11: Required Desiccant Amounts (13X Type)

Dryer

8 x 12 bead Total

 

Model

Part no.

lbs.

 

Kg

15

W00018051

6.5

 

2.9

30

9.7

 

4.4

60

 

13.5

 

6.1

15, 30, & 60 cfm Compact Dryers

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