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SECTION 4
INSTALLING THE DRYER
4.1 LOCATION
DO NOT INSTALL DRYER IN AN ENVIRONMENT OF CORROSIVE CHEMICALS, EXPLOSIVE GASSES,
POISONOUS GASSES, STEAM HEAT, AREAS OF HIGH AMBIENT CONDITIONS, OR EXTREME DUST AND
DIRT.
Install the dryer in a protected, well-ventilated area where the ambient temperatures are between 40 degrees and 100
degrees F. The dryer will generate the amount of heat listed in the heat rejection column of the specification table. It
must be installed in an area that has ventilation and air flow sufficient to handle the required heat removal.
FAILURE TO INSTALL DRYER IN THE PROPER AMBIENT CONDITIONS WILL AFFECT THE DRYERS ABILITY
TO CONDENSE REFRIGERANT GAS. THIS CAN CAUSE HIGHER LOADS ON THE COMPRESSORS, LOSS OF
DRYER EFFICIENCY AND PERFORMANCE, OVERHEATED CONDENSER FAN MOTORS, ELECTRICAL
COMPONENT FAILURE, AND DRYER FAILURE DUE TO THE FOLLOWING: COMPRESSOR LOSS, FAN MOTOR
FAILURE, AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE. FAILURES OF THIS TYPE WILL AFFECT WARRANTY
CONSIDERATIONS.
Install the dryer in a clean, dry, non-corrosive environment. Clearance
around the dryer should be no less than 12" on all sides to ensure room
for maintenance and proper air circulation to air cooled components.
Some jurisdictions have codes requiring specific clearances around
equipment. Check with all local authorities to ensure compliance with all
applicable state, local, and national codes.
Refrigerated air dryers have water present in them at all times. Fumes
from things such as formaldehyde, carbon dioxide, sulfur compounds, and
ammonia will combine with water in the dryer to form acids such as
carbonic, sulfuric, and nitric which are extremely corrosive to the dryer.
Install the air inlet to the air compressor in a manner that ensures that
corrosive fumes are not introduced into the air system.
DRYER FAILURE DUE TO ACID OR CORROSIVE SUBSTANCE ATTACK IS CONSIDERED OWNER ABUSE AND
WILL NOT BE COVERED AS A WARRANTY ITEM. IT IS THE USERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT AIR
SUPPLIES ARE CLEAN AND CONTAMINANT FREE.
Install the dryer indoors. Dryers are not meant to be installed outdoors exposed to the weather. If the dryer must be
installed outdoors, it must be in a weatherproof enclosure that provides for adequate airflow to the dryer.
Position the dryer in an upright position on a solid, level, vibration free surface capable of supporting the dryers weight.
Rubber isolation pads should be installed between the dryer and the surface it is placed on.
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