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Instruction Manual for PUREGAS Compressed Air Dryers and Adsorbers Models: PCDA PHCA PCME PUREGAS 226A Commerce Street Broomfield, CO 80020 Tel: 800-521-5351 Fax: 303-657-2205 Info@puregas.com www.puregas.com Made in USA P010535 Rev. E 09/11...
This warranty shall not apply to any product which has been repaired or altered in any way by anyone other than PUREGAS, so as to affect its proper function. Neither will this warranty apply to a product subjected to misuse, negligence, or accidental damage.
PCR M ........................3 IGURE PERATION OF ODEL 3: O TOC M ....................4 IGURE PERATION OF ODELS 4: D OF PHF, PCDA, PHCA, AND PCME M ..............5 IGURE IMENSIONS ODELS 5: D PCR M ........................6 IGURE IMENSIONS OF ODEL 6: D TOC M ....................7...
Scope of Manual This instruction manual is intended to assist our customers with the installation, operation, and maintenance of their PUREGAS compressed air dryer or adsorber. The information contained in this manual is designed to ensure a productive, trouble-free ownership experience and should be retained for future reference.
Use with certain liquids or gases could be harmful to the unit, result in a combustible condition, or cause hazardous leakage. In the event of a misapplication, the product warranty is voided and PUREGAS will assume no responsibility or liability for any resulting loss.
(or other unwanted components) from a compressed air stream. It is, however, configured differently than other PUREGAS models based on a common air manifold. Instead of a manifold and 3-way valves to direct the airflow through the unit, the PCR model uses shuttle valves and 2-way solenoid valves.
CO from ordinary compressed air. These models are configured differently than the PHF or PCR models, in that they employ a shuttle valve and 4-way valve to direct the airflow through the unit. The 4-way valve directs the incoming air into one of the two desiccant chambers, where the water vapor and/or CO are removed.
Be careful to not overtighten purge mufflers. NOTE: Dimension “A” can be 6, 9, 12, or 20, depending on model. Dimensions in inches. FIGURE 4: DIMENSIONS OF PHF, PCDA, PHCA, AND PCME MODELS Page 5 of 24...
MODEL PCR 15 18.625 25.5 3.25 8.25 22.935 4.25 9.25 PCR 25 PCR 50 28.125 35.25 4.25 9.25 Note: All dimensions are in inches. FIGURE 5: DIMENSIONS OF PCR MODEL Page 6 of 24...
MODEL PMD-S PMD-M with cabinet & filters Height (A) Width (B) Depth (C) Note: All dimensions are in inches FIGURE 6: DIMENSIONS OF PMD AND TOC MODELS Page 7 of 24...
Without power, the unit will not cycle and the online tower will soon become saturated. There are four ways of connecting the PHF, PCDA, PHCA and PCME models. These models are set-up at the factory such that the airflow through the unit is from left-to-right (as you face the front of the unit).
The outlet is on the right side of the filter-regulator body. All ports on the PHF, PCDA, PHCA and PCME models are ¼” female NPT, while the PCR model ports are ½” female NPT. The ports on the PMD and TOC models are typically 1/8”...
A simple, inexpensive means of measuring the moisture content of the outlet air stream can be accomplished with a vial of color-changing crystals. PUREGAS offers such an accessory, which can be mounted directly to the dryer or adsorber. The crystals will change from a dark blue (dry) to pink (wet) depending on the moisture content in the air stream.
FIGURE 8: WIRING DIAGRAMS Operating Pressure and Sizing Most PUREGAS models are designed to operate at pressures up to a maximum of 150 psig. The only exceptions are the PMD and TOC models, which have a maximum operating pressure of 125 psig. It is important to note that all models based on PSA technology will achieve better performance at higher operating pressures.
The purge orifice size of a particular unit is indicated by the last 2-3 digits of the model number (found on the product label). The orifice number for the PHF, PCDA, PHCA and PCME models is also stamped on the top of the purge orifice itself. For the PCR, PMD, and TOC models, the orifice size is stamped on the outlet shuttle valve body.
3-5 years, if the system includes properly functioning and maintained inlet particulate and coalescing filters with automatic drains. Solenoid Valves: For the PHF, PCDA, PHCA and PCME models only, inspect the sealing surface on the solenoid valve plunger. This requires unscrewing the solenoid valves from the bottom of the manifold.
Solenoid Valves on PHF, PCDA, PHCA and PCME Models: Replace the plunger and base of the solenoid valves every two (2) years. PUREGAS offers a Solenoid Repair Kit (P200498S) for this procedure. Two (2) kits are required for each dryer or adsorber being serviced.
Simply identify the required parts for your model from the exploded view drawings and contact PUREGAS (or an authorized distributor) to order. PUREGAS Parts can be contacted toll-free at 800-521-5351 or via email at parts@puregas.com. FIGURE 9: EXPLODED VIEW OF PHF, PCDA, PHCA AND PCME MODELS...
REPLACEMENT PARTS MODEL SIZE PART NUMBER Desiccant Tower PCR-15B 15", Black P010764-F1B PCR-15W 15", White P010764-F1W PCR-SBX 15", Black, CO2 P010764-F2B PCR-SWX 15", White, CO2 P010764-F2W PCR-25B 19", Black P010764-F3B PCR-25W 19", White P010764-F3W PCR-MBX 19", Black, CO2 P010764-F4B PCR-MWX 19", White, CO2 P010764-F4W PCR-50B...
General Information The following troubleshooting guide is intended to assist in the analysis of problems related to PUREGAS compressed air dryers and adsorbers. Based on a given symptom, the troubleshooting guide suggests possible causes, items to check, and corrective actions. Please note that the most likely potential causes are listed first. Thus, each potential cause should be checked in the sequence given.
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Sealing surface of Remove and inspect solenoid valve Purchase solenoid repair kit from PCDA solenoid valve core core by unscrewing valve assembly PUREGAS and replace solenoid PCME deteriorated, resulting in from bottom of manifold. core and base. PHCA air leakage.
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Problem B: Excessive purge flow or blowdown. Model Potential Cause Verification Corrective Action The purge orifice size is Verify that the orifice size Resize the dryer by larger than what is corresponds to the actual operating replacing the orifice(s) required for the current pressure and flow rate.
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Check inlet and outlet air passages and Clear restrictions. piping for blockages. Solenoid coil burned out. Listen for proper purge cycle. Once removed Contact PUREGAS from the unit, the magnetic field from coil can for a replacement also be checked with a screw driver or nail.
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