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7442624 Rev. C 08/20 INSTRUCTION MANUAL RGD Series Models: RGD75A1, RGD100A1, RGD125A1, RGD150A1, RGD200A4, RGD250A4, RGD300A4, RGD400A4, RGD500A4 REFRIGERATED TYPE COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS For Sales and Service: (800) 883-2477 Or visit Sales and Service at www.gardnerdenverproducts.com...
Contents GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ........1 RECEIVING, MOVING, AND UNPACKING ......1 INSTALLATION ..............2 INSTRUMENTATION ............3 START-UP/OPERATION ............5 SHUTDOWN ................ 5 MAINTENANCE ..............5 FIELD SERVICE GUIDE ............7 ENGINEERING DATA ............8 GENERAL ARRANGEMENT DRAWINGS Models RGD75A1 through RGD150A1 ......9 Models RGD200A4 through RGD250A4 ......
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION RECEIVING, MOVING, AND UNPACKING 1. PRESSURIZED DEVICES: A. RECEIVING This equipment is a pressure containing This shipment has been thoroughly checked, packed and device. inspected before leaving our plant. It was received in good condition by the carrier and was so acknowledged. •...
INSTALLATION Receiver Separator Ambient Air Temperature Locate the dryer indoors where the ambient air temperature will be between 37°F and 110°F. Intermittent operation at ambient temperatures up to 113°F will not damage the dryer but may result in a higher dew point or dryer shutdown due to high Automatic Drain Aftercooler Oil Removal...
INSTRUMENTATION ON/OFF Switch The dryer is equipped with an ON/OFF switch on the front panel. A light signals when the dryer is on. Dew Point Indicator (75 through 150 scfm models) All dryers are equipped with a dew point indicator which indi- cates dryer conditions as follows: It is normal for the dew point indicator to be in the red zone when the dryer is first turned on and then move to the green...
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Discretionary adjustments to the dryer should only be made on a hot, humid day when the * Recommended and pre-programmed factory settings for each RGD Series model dryer. maximum expected air load is flowing through the dryer.
START-UP/OPERATION If mechanical repairs are to be made or service is performed, vent the internal pressure of the dryer to atmospheric pressure. Restart the dryer according to the start-up instructions. Follow the procedure below to start your dryer. Failure to follow Disconnect power supply and depressurize dryer the prescribed start-up procedure will invalidate the warranty.
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If power supply is not connected and unit is not depressurized before disassembly, serious personal injury and valve damage may result. Remove hoses that connect the drain valve to the drain discharge fitting and remove the valve from the drain valve strainer.
FIELD SERVICE GUIDE Do not smoke when a refrigeration leak is suspected. Burning materials may decompose refrigerants, forming a toxic gas or acids that may cause serious injury and property damage. Problems most frequently encountered with refrigerated dry- Before dismantling any part of the dryer or compressed air sys- ers are water downstream of the dryer and excessive pressure tem, completely vent the internal pressure to the atmosphere.