INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATIONS
It is recommended that the compressed air is treated prior to entry into the distribution system and also at critical usage
points / applications.
Installation of compressed air dryers to a previously wet system could result in additional dirt loading for point of use filters for a period
whilst the distribution system dries out.
Filter elements may need to be changed more frequently during this period.
For installations where oil-free compressors are used, water aerosol and particulate are still present, general purpose and high efficiency
grades should still be used.
A general purpose filter must always be installed to protect the high efficiency filter from bulk liquid aerosols and solid particulate.
Install purification equipment at the lowest temperature above freezing point, preferably downstream of after coolers and
air receivers.
Point of use purification equipment should be installed as close to the application as possible.
Purification equipment should not be installed downstream of quick opening valves and should be protected from possible reverse flow
or other shock conditions.
Purge all piping leading to the purification equipment before installation and all piping after the purification equipment is installed and
before connection to the final application.
If by-pass lines are fitted around purification equipment, ensure adequate filtration is fitted to the by-pass line to prevent contamination
of the system downstream.
Fit drain lines from the coalescing filters directly to a condensate separator. If it is not possible to connect the drain lines directly to a
separator, the lines should be vented in to a condensate manifold (vented at one end) and then in to a single inlet of a condensate
separator.
Provide a facility to drain away collected liquids from the purification equipment.
Collected liquids should be treated and disposed of in a responsible manner.
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