Sullair SD-1050 Series, User Manual

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USER MANUAL
Models SD-820 to SD-1710 with DDS
Rev 04 – October 2005
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL
This dryer includes the latest technology and safety features. Its use, however, can
endanger life and limb and can lead to considerable damage to the equipment and
other material assets if:
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it is operated by personnel not instructed in its use,
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it is improperly used,
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it is improperly maintained or serviced.
Furthermore, ignorance of its use and maintenance can result in the loss of any claim
for damage.
This adsorption dryer is designed for neutral media (such as air or nitrogen) which is
free of aggressive water, oil and solid elements. Sullair accepts no liability for corrosion
damage or malfunctions caused by aggressive media.
Applications other than those mentioned in this manual must be agreed to by Sullair and
confirmed in writing.
This dryer additionally requires the installation of Sullair pre- and afterfilters (refer to
paragraph 1.8) which are shipped separately.
Sullair reserves the right to make changes at any time as may be necessary for
increasing safety or efficiency, or in the interests of further product development.
1.2 PRODUCT INFORMATION
The adsorption dryer is used for the purpose of drying compressed air and other gases
according to its contracted design. Depending on certain conditions at the inlet, and
with pre- and afterfilters properly installed, it provides pure, dry and oil-free compressed
air or gases. The standard model of adsorption dryer is equipped with two desiccant
vessels.
This specific model of dryer includes a Dewpoint Dependent Switching (DDS) system
that provides automatic monitoring and control of the work/regeneration cycle to
optimize equipment efficiency.
This manual also includes references to optionally
available Enhanced Dew Point (EDP) and 3-Valve Bypass (3V) systems/assemblies
which may or may not be provided.
Selected options included with this dryer are
indicated on the cover page by an “X” mark in the box.