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Figure 11: Desiccant Bed Location and Disassembly
Desiccant Cap
13X Molecular Sieve
8x12 Beads
Regeneration Heater
Regeneration
Thermocouple
(2)
Hi Temperature
Snap Switch
Undo (4)
Head Screws using 1/8
Allen Wrench
1" Wide x 1/8" Thick Silicon
Strip and Stick Gasket
16 Mesh 0.028 Diameter Wire
Stainless Steel Screen
1" Wide x 1/8" Thick High
Temperature Gasket
Caution! You should properly dispose of any discarded desiccant.
Consult local disposal regulations for more information.
Inspect each lower desiccant screen for tears or holes where desiccant
After cleaning each chamber, add a level layer of half the 8 x 12 bead desiccant on top of the screen. Next, carefully add the full amount of bead desiccant specified per bed. Amounts are listed in the Desiccant Amounts Table below. 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.
Repeat the previous step for the other bed.
Inspect the gaskets on the valve assembly. Replace if necessary.
Figure 12: Required Desiccant Amounts
| Dryer | 8 x 12 bead Total |
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| model | Part no. | lbs. |
| Kg |
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| 15 cfm | W00018051 | 4.75 |
| 2.15 |
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| 30 cfm | 12.25 |
| 5.56 |
| |
| 60 cfm |
| 27.5 |
| 12.5 |
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