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- Page 1 DGA200 Rev160525 Document Number: XM-DGA2PM-R0A DRYING SYSTEM ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING MANUAL DRY GEAR PRO DRY GEAR PLUS w/Removable Hangers FIRE RESEARCH CORPORATION www.fireresearch.com 26 Southern Blvd., Nesconset, NY 11767 TEL 631.724.8888 FAX 631.360.9727 TOLL FREE 1.800.645.0074...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
DGA200 Rev160525 CONTENTS Table of Contents CONTENTS ........................ 2 INTRODUCTION ...................... 3 Overview ........................ 3 Specifications ......................4 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .................. 5 Pre-Assembly ......................5 Tools Required ....................... 5 General Notes ......................7 Assemble Blower Assembly and Transfer Tube ............ 8 Assemble Manifolds and Tent Frame Long Angles (6, 7, and 8 Station Only) ... -
Page 3: Introduction
DGA200 Rev160525 INTRODUCTION Overview The DryGear system provides a closed environment for the drying of bunker gear, hose, and loose equipment. Warm air is delivered through a manifold to multiple stations with hanger and glove assemblies. It is circulated within a tent enclosure to dry the interior and exterior of coats, bunker pants, boots, helmets, gloves, hoods, and other equipment. -
Page 4: Specifications
DGA200 Rev160525 Specifications The DryGear system is available in 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 station configurations. Electrical Requirements 220 VAC; 30 AMP Motor (3, 4, and 6 Station Configuration) Volts: 208 / 230 Amps: 15.5 / 15.3 Motor (7 and 8 Station Configuration) Volts: Amps: 19.6... -
Page 5: Assembly Instructions
DGA200 Rev160525 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Pre-Assembly Before assembling the DryGear system, verify that all loose hardware, parts, and assemblies are on hand. Refer to the column in Tables 1 and 2 that reflects the station configuration to be assembled. (Some hardware, parts, or assemblies may be put together at the factory prior to shipping.) Tools Required 5/32 and 3/16 Inch Hex Key... -
Page 6: Table 2. Parts And Assemblies
DGA200 Rev160525 Table 2. Parts and Assemblies Description 3-Station 4-Station 6-Station 7-Station 8-Station Blower Assembly Blower Assembly Mount Muffler Leg Assembly 5th Leg Assembly Leg Brace, Blower Side Leg Brace, Non-Blower Side Transfer Tube Manifold, 3-Station, 50" Manifold, 4-Station, 65" Backing Plate Manifold Joining Plate Endcap Casting... -
Page 7: General Notes
DGA200 Rev160525 End Cap Casting Glove Post Tent Frame Manifold Short Angle Tent Frame End Support Transfer Tent Frame Tube Long Angle Blower Assembly Assembly Brace 5th Leg Hanger Assembly Blower Muffler Assembly Mount Figure 1. DryGear System Parts General Notes •... -
Page 8: Assemble Blower Assembly And Transfer Tube
DGA200 Rev160525 Assemble Blower Assembly and Transfer Tube NOTE: The blower assembly mount may be installed on the blower assembly from the factory. Parts Needed 1-Transfer Tube (1) 1-Blower Assembly (3) 1-Blower Assembly Mount (4) 8-Socket Cap Screw, 1/4-20, 3/4 inch (2) 8-Flat Washer, 1/4 inch 2-Hex Head Screw, 3/8-16, 1 inch (5) 4-Flat Washer, 3/8 inch... -
Page 9: Figure 2. Blower Assembly And Transfer Tube
DGA200 Rev160525 Motor Slotted Hole Slotted Hole Figure 2. Blower Assembly and Transfer Tube... -
Page 10: Assemble Manifolds And Tent Frame Long Angles (6, 7, And 8 Station Only)
DGA200 Rev160525 Assemble Manifolds and Tent Frame Long Angles (6, 7, and 8 Station Only) NOTE: The joining plates may be installed on one half of the manifold or tent frame long angles from the factory. Parts Needed 2-Manifold (1) 2-Manifold Joining Plate (3) 4-Tent Frame Long Angle (5) 2-Tent Frame Joining Plate (6) -
Page 11: Figure 3. Manifold And Tent Frame Long Angles
DGA200 Rev160525 6 Station Manifold 7 Station Manifold 8 Station Manifold 4 1/4" 4 1/4" NOTE: The distance between the glove post holes and the correct end of the manifold at the joint plate connection is 4 1/4 inches. Figure 3. Manifold and Tent Frame Long Angles... -
Page 12: Assemble Legs
DGA200 Rev160525 Assemble Legs NOTE: Do not tighten the screws completely until all parts are assembled. NOTE: For the DRY GEAR Professional with the optional caster kit, make sure the caster threaded leg plugs are installed at this time. (Refer to Install Optional Caster Kit instructions.) Parts Needed 4-Leg Assembly (1) -
Page 13: Figure 4. Leg Assemblies
DGA200 Rev160525 Non-Blower Side Blower Side Holes Figure 4. Leg Assemblies... -
Page 14: Install Blower Assembly Legs
DGA200 Rev160525 Install Blower Assembly Legs NOTE : The 5th leg assembly may be installed on the blower assembly from the factory. Parts Needed 1-5th Leg Assembly (3) 8-Socket Cap Screw, 1/4-20, 3/4 inch (1) 4-Flat Washer, 1/4 inch 2-Hex Head Screw, 5/16-18, 2 1/4 inches (4) 4-Flat Washer, 5/16 inch 2-Nut, 5/16-18 2-Hex Head Screw, 3/8-16, 1 inch (2) -
Page 15: Figure 5. Blower Assembly Legs
DGA200 Rev160525 Transfer Tube Blower Side Legs Blower Assembly Leg Brace Blower Assembly Mount Figure 5. Blower Assembly Legs... -
Page 16: Assemble Tent Frame
DGA200 Rev160525 Assemble Tent Frame NOTE: Do not tighten the screws completely until all parts are assembled. Parts Needed 2-Tent Frame Short Angle (1) NOTE: For 6, 7, and 8 station configuration pairs of long angles are connected together with a joining plate. (Refer to Assemble Manifold and Tent Frame Long Angles instructions.) 2-Tent Frame Long Angle (2) 2-Tent Frame End Support (3) -
Page 17: Figure 6. Tent Frame
DGA200 Rev160525 Figure 6. Tent Frame... -
Page 18: Assemble Manifold, Tent Frame, And Muffler
DGA200 Rev160525 Assemble Manifold, Tent Frame, and Muffler NOTE : Muffler may be installed on the blower assembly from the factory. Parts Needed 1-Muffler (3) 10-Socket Cap Screw, 1/4-20, 1 1/4 inches (1) 4-Socket Cap Screw, 1/4-20, 3/4 inches (2) 14-Flat Washer, 1/4 inch Procedure 1. -
Page 19: Figure 7. Manifold, Tent Frame, And Muffler
DGA200 Rev160525 Tent Frame Transfer Tube Blower Manifold Assembly 4-Station Manifold Shown Blower Assembly View Rotated 90° for Clarity Figure 7. Manifold, Tent Frame, and Muffler... -
Page 20: Install Hanger And Glove Post
DGA200 Rev160525 Install Hanger and Glove Post Parts Needed NOTE: Quantities shown are for one station. 2-Glove Post (1) 1-Hanger (3) 1-Hex Head Screw, 5/16-18, 3/4 inch (2) 1-Flat Washer, 5/16 inch 1-Lock Washer, 5/16 inch Procedure NOTE: Make sure the hanger manifold air opening is towards the blower assembly end of the manifold. -
Page 21: Figure 8. Hanger And Glove Post
DGA200 Rev160525 Manifold Hanger Manifold Air Opening NOTE: Make sure the hanger manifold air opening is towards the blower assembly. Typical Installation The removable hanger installs the same way. Figure 8. Hanger and Glove Post... -
Page 22: Install Tent Enclosure
DGA200 Rev160525 Install Tent Enclosure NOTE: The tent for the 6, 7, and 8 station configurations comes in two halves with a zipper in the middle. The following procedure is to install the right half, the left half is a mirror image. Parts Needed 1-Tent Procedure... -
Page 23: Figure 9. Tent Enclosure
DGA200 Rev160525 NOTE: Ensure that the tent frame long angle supports the nylon web Nylon between the D-rings. NOTE: Loop the nylon web around the rear tent frame long Outer Inner angle and secure with Velcro. D-Ring D-Ring Tent Frame Front Long Angle Cover... -
Page 24: Install Optional Caster Kit
DGA200 Rev160525 Install Optional Caster Kit The caster kit option adds 3 3/4 inches to the height of the DryGear. Parts Needed 1-Caster Kit NOTE: The caster kit includes six threaded leg plugs and six casters, two casters have a break mechanism. Procedure NOTE: The caster threaded leg plugs may be installed in the leg assemblies at the factory. -
Page 25: Figure 10. Caster Kit
DGA200 Rev160525 Assembly Threaded Leg Plug Caster Figure 10. Caster Kit... -
Page 26: Wiring Power
DGA200 Rev160525 WIRING POWER WARNING: High Voltage. This product must be wired in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local codes and ordinances. Failure to comply could result in injury to personnel. NOTE: Only a licensed electrician should install the power cable. Procedure 1. -
Page 27: Figure 11. Wiring Power
DGA200 Rev160525 From 220 Volt Customer Installed 30 Amp Service Power Cable (Three conductor 10 AWG) Power Cable Access Hole Control Box Control Box Input Power Terminal Block Power Cable Bottom Access Hole GROUND Control Box internal wiring not shown for clarity. -
Page 28: Operation
DGA200 Rev160525 OPERATION The DryGear system blower operates independently from the heater and can be powered alone to circulate room temperature air. Overheat Protection The heater can not be powered without the blower running, this is to prevent the heater from overheating. An internal thermistor cuts power to the heater and blower if the heater temperature rises above 180 °F. -
Page 29: Figure 12. Control Box Panel
DGA200 Rev160525 NOTE: For less than one hour of operation rotate BLOWER & HEATER HOURS switch past 1 then back to desired time. Control BLOWER & HEATER HOURS TIMER SWITCH HEATER SELECT SELECTED Switch Indicator Figure 12. Control Box Panel... - Page 30 DGA200 Rev160525 NOTES...
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