1. Welcome & Congratulations Congratulations on your purchase of a new PUREGAS P200W Series Dehydrator! We here at PUREGAS are very proud of our products and we are committed to providing you with the best value and service possible. We are sure that you will be satisfied with your new Dehydrator and would like to thank you for choosing PUREGAS for your Dehydrator requirements.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 4. Safety & Warning Information This section contains general information about safety and warning points to consider and adhere to during installation, and operation of your Dehydrator. PLEASE READ THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY OPERATION OR PROCEDURE ON YOUR DEHYDRATOR.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC CAUTION! Proper Installation as outlined in this User’s Guide is extremely important to ensure the reliability and longevity of the equipment as well as prevent damage or personal injury. CAUTION! Incoming power to Dehydrator must be: •...
5. Overview & Specifications 5.1 Product Description The P200W Series Dehydrator from PUREGAS is designed to intake wet ambient air and remove the moisture for delivery to applications requiring an on-demand source of dry, pressurized air. This process is fully automatic and will remain consistent with no required periodic maintenance.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6. Installing Your Dehydrator 6.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, operation, and testing of this Dehydrator require the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.2 Before You Begin 6.2.1 Carefully inspect the unit, including the shipping box as well as the Dehydrator for ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY SHIPPING. If any shipping damage is detected, it is important to file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5 Installation Steps 6.5.1 Use a Box Cutting Knife to open and remove the Dehydrator and all contents from packaging. NOTE: If ANY SHIPPING DAMAGE is detected, file a claim with the shipping company prior to continuing the installation procedures.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC For Rack Mounted Installation: a. Attach Mounting Brackets to the Dehydrator with mounting flanges facing forward as shown. Use Hardware A and Phillips Head Screwdriver. NOTE: Mounting Brackets can be attached in a number of positions; front-to-back. Choose the mounting position that meets your rack mounting requirement.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC For Vertical / Wall Mounted Installation: IMPORTANT! PUREGAS recommends keeping the area beneath a vertical mounted dehydrator clear. a. Attach Mounting Brackets to the Dehydrator with mounting flanges facing UP as shown. Use Hardware A and Phillips Head Screwdriver.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.5 Connect Power to the Dehydrator: For 24 VDC and 48 VDC Dehydrators: a. Using Terminal Crimpers, wire the DC Power Harness to power supply: WHITE: Positive Voltage BLACK: Negative Voltage GREEN: Ground (Frame or Power Supply Ground) b.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC b. Connect the AC Power Cord (110 VAC or 220 VAC) to the Power Port on the back of the Dehydrator. 6.5.6 Power the Dehydrator ON. NOTE: POWER Button and Display Screen WILL be illuminated when power is ON.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.9 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the Set Up Menu. 6.5.10 Enter the Keyword (default Keyword is 123456) – 6.5.10.1 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC The System Operations Section is used to set the range for the system pressure. When the system pressure reaches the High Pressure setting, the compressor will turn OFF. When the system pressure reaches the Low Pressure setting, the compressor will turn ON.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.14 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the Set Low Pressure screen. 6.5.15 Set Low Pressure (default setting is 0.30 PSI) – 6.5.15.1 Press the Function () Button to Set. 6.5.15.2 Press the Left () &...
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.17 Set Network Configuration (if applicable) - 6.5.17.1 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the “N” in Network Setup. 6.5.17.2 Press the Function () Button to Enter Network Setup.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.17.4 Press the Up () Arrow Button to scroll to the Set Subnet Mask screen. 6.5.17.5 Set Subnet Mask (default is 255.255.255.000) - 6.5.17.5.1 Press the Function () Button to Set the Subnet Mask.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.17.7 Set Gateway Address (default is 000.000.000.000) - 6.5.17.7.1 Press the Function () Button to Set the Gateway Address. 6.5.17.7.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.17.9 Change Keyword (default is 123456) 6.5.17.9.1 Press the Function () Button to change the Keyword. 6.5.17.9.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.19 Connect a Network IP cable to the UTP Port on the back of the Dehydrator (if applicable). 6.5.20 Let Dehydrator run until the Humidity is 5% or below. (May take 15 – 20 minutes).
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.22 Connect the air supply line to the Dehydrator. (Use 1/4” Reducer as required.) NOTE: Compressor should run until the High Pressure setting (Section 6.5.13 ) is reached. 6.5.23 Press the RESET Button to clear any alarms triggered during installation.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 6.5.24.2 Connect the Alarm Harness to the Alarm Port on the back of the Dehydrator. 6.5.25 REGISTER YOUR DEHYDRATOR. See Section 7. for details. 6.6 Installation Checklist No shipping damage was detected.
PUREGAS, LLC 7. Registering Your Dehydrator Please take a moment to register your PUREGAS P200W Series Dehydrator. Registering is necessary to activate the Limited Warranty on your product. Once you register, you are eligible to receive free technical support, as well as updates concerning your PUREGAS products.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8. Operating Your Dehydrator 8.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! For your safety, all the information in this User’s Guide must be followed to minimize the risk of electrical shock, and prevent property damage or personal injury.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.2 Connecting an Air Supply Line WARNING! DO NOT CONNECT THE DEHYDRATOR TO THE SUPPLY LINE UNTIL THE HUMIDITY READING IS 5% OR LESS. 8.2.1 Connect the Precision Bleed Orifice Fitting to the Dehydrator Outlet Port Fitting.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.3 Powering the Dehydrator ON & OFF CAUTION! Incoming power to Dehydrator must be: • 10 amp service recommended • 24 VDC for P200W model (7 Amp slow blow fuse) • 48 VDC for P208W model (7 amp slow blow fuse) •...
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.4 Using the Front Panel Display CAUTION! The Display Screen is covered by a clear protective layer that guards against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). DO NOT REMOVE THIS LAYER. 8.4.1 ALARM LED – Indicates an alarm is present.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.4.5 Display Screen - Shows the current Dehydrator readings and status. Will cycle between the following information screens (unless the HOLD Button has been pressed): 8.4.5.1 SYS STATUS Screen SYS STATUS - Running Status of the system: •...
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.4.5.2 PRESSURE Screen PRESSURE – Current pressure of the system (will fluctuate between the Set Low Pressure and Set High Pressure values). HUMIDITY – Humidity level of the Dehydrator. CAB TEMP – Temperature of the Dehydrator cabinet compartment.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.5.3 High Humidity Alarm – Occurs when the HUMIDITY level rises above the alarm set point. (Default setting is 7.0%) If the humidity level exceeds the alarm set point for a period of time, the Dehydrator will go into SHUTDOWN to prevent the output of wet air.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.6 Accessing the Set Up Menu The Dehydrator has three (3) Set Up Sections: • System Operations – Used to set the range for the system pressure. When the system pressure reaches the High Pressure setting, the compressor will turn OFF.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.7 Using the System Operations Menu In the Set Up Menu: 8.7.1 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the “S” in System Operations. 8.7.2 Press the Function () Button to Enter System Operations.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.7.4 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the next screen. 8.7.5 Set Low Pressure (default setting is 0.30 PSI) – 8.7.5.1 Press the Function () Button to Set. 8.7.5.2 Press the Right () &...
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.8 Using the Alarm Set Points Menu In the Set Up Menu: 8.8.1 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the “A” in Alarm Set Points.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.8.3 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the next screen. 8.8.4 Set Low Pressure Alarm Point (default setting is 0.15 PSI) - 8.8.4.1 Press the Function () Button to Set. 8.8.4.2 Press the Left () &...
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.8.6 Set High Cabinet Temperature Alarm Point (default setting is 120 F) 8.8.6.1 Press the Function () Button to Set. 8.8.6.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.8.8 Set Low Cabinet Temperature Alarm Point (default setting is 34 F) 8.8.8.1 Press the Function () Button to Set. 8.8.8.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.8.10 Set High Humidity Alarm Point (default setting is 7%) – 8.8.10.1 Press the Function () Button to Set. 8.8.10.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.8.12 Set High Duty Cycle Alarm Point (default setting is 50%) - 8.8.12.1 Press the Function () Button to Set. 8.8.12.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.9 Using the Network Setup Menu In the Set Up Menu: 8.9.1 Press the Up () & Down () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore under the “N” in Network Setup. 8.9.1.1 Press the Function () Button to Enter Network Setup.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.9.3 Press the Up () Arrow Button to access the next screen. 8.9.4 Set Subnet Mask (default is 255.255.255.000) - 8.9.4.1 Press the Function () Button to Set the Subnet Mask. 8.9.4.2 Press the Left () &...
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.9.6 Set Gateway Address (default is 000.000.000.000) - 8.9.6.1 Press the Function () Button to Set the Gateway Address. 8.9.6.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.9.8 Change Keyword (default is 123456) 8.9.8.1 Press the Function () Button to change the Keyword. 8.9.8.2 Press the Left () & Right () Arrow Buttons to move the underscore beneath the digit to change.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.10 Connecting Alarms 8.10.1 Wire the Alarm Harness to monitoring device using the table below for reference. Wire # Wire Color Function Power Fail SHORT on Alarm Alarm BLACK Common BLACK SHORT on Alarm...
192.168.1.101. This will make the Laptop/PC compatible with the Dehydrator. • Use Internet Explorer (6.0 or newer) or Mozilla Firefox Web Browser. 8.12.1 Type the IP Address of the P200W Series Dehydrator in the Address text box of the web browser. P012026 – Rev. F...
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• Event Screen - Displays all events such as alarms, changes made, and alarm resets registered by the P200W Series Dehydrator. This screen is informational only. • Alarm Screen - Displays all the Alarms registered by the P200W Series Dehydrator.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.13 Using the Status Screen Displays the readings and alarms monitored in the P200W Series Dehydrator. Provides remote ALARM RESET. • Readings are displayed in BLACK unless an alarm is present. • Alarms are displayed in next to the parameter in alarm.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.13.1 Resetting an Alarm 8.13.1.1 Click on the ALARM RESET Button to remotely reset Dehydrator alarms displayed on Status Screen. 8.13.1.2 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.13.1.3 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.14 Using the Setup Screen All configurations of Set Points, Setups, and Keyword can be made in this screen. NOTE: Reference Appendix Section 12.1 for Limits, Defaults, and Formats. • Values in BLUE represent the current setting.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.14.1 Changing a Set Point or Setup value: 8.14.1.1 Click on the value to change (in BLUE). 8.14.1.2 Type in the new value. 8.14.1.3 Click the ENTER Button when done. 8.14.1.4 Enter Keyword (default is 123456) 8.14.1.5 Click on SUBMIT Button when done.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.14.2 Changing the Keyword 8.14.2.1 Click on CHANGE KEYWORD Button to change the keyword. 8.14.2.2 Type the Old Keyword. 8.14.2.3 Type the New Keyword. 8.14.2.4 Type the Confirm New Keyword. 8.14.2.5 Click on SUBMIT Button to confirm. This will lock in the new setting value.
8.15 Using the Event Screen Displays all events such as alarms, changes made, and alarm resets registered by the P200W Series Dehydrator. This screen is informational only. • Click on the column headings to sort data according to that column.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.16 Using the Alarm Screen Displays all the Alarms registered by the P200W Series Dehydrator. This screen is informational only. • Click on the column headings to sort data according to that column.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.17 Using the Firmware Screen Displays the current firmware version and date of the P200W Series Dehydrators. • Current Version: Displays the current firmware version of the P200W Series Dehydrator. • New Version File: Displays the new location and new firmware version chosen.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 8.17.1 Updating the Firmware: 8.17.1.1 Click on BROWSE Button to locate the firmware file. 8.17.1.2 Navigate and Select the correct .bin file. Press the OK Button. 8.17.1.3 Click the ACCEPT Button when done 8.17.1.4 Enter Keyword (default is 123456)
This software requires a SNMP Definition & Configuration File (MIB file) in order to properly communicate with the Dehydrator. The files for the P200W Series Air Dryers can be downloaded from our website (Puregas.com) under the Product Support section SNMP Files link. It is necessary to import this file into your SNMP operating software.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 9. Testing Your Dehydrator 9.1 Safety & Warning Information WARNING! For your safety, all the information in this User’s Guide must be followed to minimize the risk of electrical shock, and prevent property damage or personal injury.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 9.2 Measuring Incoming Voltage WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. It is highly recommended that you remove all jewelry before performing any procedures. 9.2.1 Power the Dehydrator OFF (Section 8.3 ).
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 9.2.3 For P200WA model: WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. If unsure about performing the following procedure, contact an electrician. 9.2.3.1 Disconnect the AC Power Cord from the Power Port on the back of the Dehydrator.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 9.3 Testing High Pressure Alarm NOTE: All testing values are based on default Dehydrator settings, if settings have been changed, adjust testing values accordingly. 9.3.1 Make note of the current High Pressure setting.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 9.4 Testing Low Pressure Alarm NOTE: All testing values are based on default Dehydrator settings, if settings have been changed, adjust testing values accordingly. 9.4.1 Make note of the current Low Pressure setting.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 9.5 Testing High Duty Cycle Alarm NOTE: All testing values are based on default Dehydrator settings, if settings have been changed, adjust testing values accordingly. 9.5.1 Press the HOLD Button on PRESSURE Screen.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 9.5.4 Reconnect air supply line to Dehydrtator. 9.5.5 Press the RESET Button to clear the alarm. If you are unable to create a Duty Cycle Alarm as described, see Section 11.13 for troubleshooting information.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 10. Service & Repair Only PUREGAS can offer factory direct rebuilds backed by a 6 month factory warranty. • 2 week turnaround time • Estimates available upon request • Minimum service charge fee applies 10.1 Services Offered...
PLEASE READ THIS SECTION FIRST. It is important that you use the following sections in order to diagnose and attempt to fix the problem with your Dehydrator before placing a call to PUREGAS Technical Support. This troubleshooting guide is intended to simplify the isolation of problems, present possible causes, provide test procedures for verification, and suggest corrective actions to restore the Dehydrator back to normal operation.
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC WARNING! Extreme care should be exercised to avoid contact with live electrical circuits. Many procedures performed during installation, operation, and testing of this Dehydrator require the equipment to be running, creating a situation for potential electrical shock.
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 11.3 Dehydrator Won’t Power ON Possible Cause Check Corrective Action POWER Button in Verify POWER Button Move POWER Button OFF position is in ON position to ON position (Section 8.3 ) (Section 8.3 )
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 11.6 Can’t Create a High Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action High Pressure Alarm set Verify High Pressure Adjust High Pressure point higher than default Alarm set point Setting so that the setting of 3.0 PSI...
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 11.8 Can’t Create a Low Pressure Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Low Pressure Alarm set Verify Low Pressure Adjust Low Pressure point lower than default Alarm set point Setting so that the setting of 0.15 PSI...
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 11.12 Duty Cycle Alarm Possible Cause Check Corrective Action Air leaks in pressurized Verify that air supply Repair or seal all air system line and waveguide have leaks. no leaks. 11.13 Can’t Create a Duty Cycle Alarm...
(Section 11.16 ) 11.16 Contacting PUREGAS Technical Support Please read the Before You Call PUREGAS Section 11.1 Once you have exhausted all of the potential problems and solutions covered in the Troubleshooting Your Dehydrator Section, and you still require further assistance to...
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 12. Appendix 12.1 Set Point Limits and Defaults 12.1.1 System Operations Minimum Maximum Default Unit of Description Value Value Value Measurement High Pressure Limit – 0.20 8.00 1.50 Turn Compressor OFF Low Pressure Limit –...
P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC 12.2 SNMP Parameters Device Configuration Information Device ID Alphanumeric (Defined by Customer) Device Model Alphanumeric (Factory Preset) Device Firmware Version Numeric (Factory Preset) Current Date/Time Numeric (mm/dd/yy hh:mm) IP Address Numeric (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) Subnet Mask Numeric (xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx)
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P200W Series Dehydrator User’s Guide PUREGAS, LLC Status Readings (Read-Only) cont. HEATER FAILURE Yes / No OVERHEATING Yes / No FAIL TO COOL Yes / No Alarm Readings (Read-Only) High Pressure Alarm OK / Alarm Low Pressure Alarm OK / Alarm...
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