A-2
“Oil-Less” Scroll Laboratory Air
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A.2 Operation
A.2.1 Initial Start-Up
Figure A.1 Main Screen - Dryer Operation
1. Switch on the electrical supply to the dryer.
2. CLOSE the dryer isolation valves.
3. Check that the compressed air supply is on.
Let the system come up to pressure
4. Slowly OPEN the dryer inlet isolation valve.
5. Press “Manual” on the dryer display screen to
begin operation. The dryer will now begin to
cycle.
6. Check that purge air is fl owing from the purge
muffl
er.
7. Slowly OPEN the dryer outlet isolation valve.
8. Open the dew point and CO sensor (if
supplied) isolation valves.
9. Check for airfl ow at the dew point sensor
orifi ce.
10. Operate the dryer for fi ve to ten minutes with
the source isolation valve closed.
11. During the conditioning run test all joints to
locate any leaks using leak detector spray or a
suitable alternative. Tighten or repair any leaks
and retest.
NOTE:
Any small leaks on the dryer outlet side
will cause a deterioration of the dew point.
12. Press “Automatic” on the dryer display screen
to begin operation in Automatic mode.
13. On the completion of the conditioning run,
slowly open
the source isolation valve. The
dryer will now be fully operational.
A.2.2 Procedure to Switch Off Dryer
1. Put second dryer on line by repeating steps 4
thru 7 above.
2. CLOSE the dryer outlet isolation valve.
3. Press “OFF” on the dryer display screen.
4. CLOSE the dryer inlet isolation valve. Dryer
should de-pressurize.
WARNING:
Wait at least 2 minutes for pressure in
the dryer to decay before performing any
service to the dryer.
A.2.3 Normal Start-up
This procedure is to be followed when the dryer
has been shut down for a short period during
which time the desiccant has not been exposed
to wet gas.
1. Start up the compressor if shut down.
2. Set the appropriate dryer to Automatic mode.
3. Slowly OPEN the dryer inlet isolation valve.
4. Slowly OPEN the dryer outlet isolation valve.
5. Check operation of the dryer.
Appendix A: Desiccant Dryer
