Installation
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Chapter 3:
Installation
3-1
Positioning Your Dryer
It is important to leave room to access the dryer from the front, rear, and at least one side, for
repair and regular maintenance. Keep in mind the amount of hoppers in your system so that
ample room is set aside.
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Some dryers are equipped with durable casters, so the dryer may be wheeled
into the appropriate place.
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Place the dryer near any water or convey lines that are applicable to your
system’s needs.
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Allow enough room above the dryer for the exhaust to escape. The exhaust
can be extremely hot so keep the exhaust port away from any objects that
may be damaged by the heat.
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To position the hoppers, a forklift may have to be used. Only properly
trained personnel may operate the forklift.
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Position the hoppers so that they are facing the same direction. This is
important so that the manifolds behind each hopper may be connected.
Use caution and observe safety rules when placing your dryer!
Do not lift a hopper if it contains material!
3-2
Connecting the Process and Return Air Hoses
Due to the size of the Central Drying System and the number of hoppers, the process and return
air hoses from the dryer cannot directly be attached to a hopper inlet and outlet. Instead the two
main hoses are clamped to the two manifolds on the very first drying hopper next to the dryer.
The arrows on the manifolds indicate the direction of the airflow and what air hose should be
attached to it. On the subsequent hoppers and hopper carts in the system, use just enough dryer
hose to connect the manifold to the one directly across from it, until all the manifolds are
connected in a row. The very last manifold gets a Bypass Valve or a plug at the very end of the
line.
Each cart has two manifolds, one for the process air and one for the return air. Each manifold has
a tube stub that corresponds to that cart’s hopper. Run just enough hose from the tube stubs to the
inlet and outlet, and make sure that the correct connections are made. The airflow diagram in the
previous section provides an illustrated look at how the hosing should be connected.
Make sure the hoses are properly clamped to the manifolds, inlets, and outlets to
ensure maxiumum efficiency while drying. Minimize bends in the dryer hose and try
to reduce the hose length to the hoppers.
