Gardner Denver RHC Series, Instruction Manual

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7610.719.11 Rev.B 3/06
18-2-630 2nd Edition
RHC SERIES COMPRESSED AIR DRYERS
MODELS: RHC02000, RHC02250, RHC02500, RHC03000, RHC03500, RHC04000,
RHC04500, RHC05000, RHC06000, RHC07000, RHC08000, RHC08500,
RHC10000, RHC12000, RHC15000, RHC20000
SERVICE DEPARTMENT: (724) 746-1100
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Contents
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION ................................... 2
RECEIVING, STORING, MOVING, UNPACKING ................. 2
1.0 DESCRIPTION .............................................................. 3
2.0 INSTALLATION ............................................................. 4
2.1 Location .................................................................. 4
2.2 Position in the compressed air system ................... 4
2.3 Mounting ................................................................. 4
2.4 Piping ...................................................................... 4
2.5 Electrical ................................................................. 4
2.6 Air-Cooled Models .................................................. 5
2.7 Compressor tiedown nuts -
7 1/2 and 10 horsepower units only ....................... 5
3.0 OPERATION .................................................................. 6
3.1 Start-up and Shut down Procedures ...................... 6
3.2 Operational Sequence ............................................ 8
3.3 Fault Conditions ...................................................... 10
3.4 Lights and Gauges ................................................. 10
3.5 Operational Check Points ....................................... 10
4.0 MAINTENANCE ............................................................ 11
4.1 Separator/Filter Sleeve Replacement ..................... 11
4.2 Air-Cooled Condenser - Special Instructions ......... 12
4.3 Water-Cooled Condenser - Special Instructions ... 12
Cooling Water Requirements ................................. 15
4.4 Condensate Drains - Pneumatically Operated ....... 16
4.5 Condensate Drains - Electrically Operated ............ 17
TROUBLE SHOOTING ......................................................... 18
WARRANTY ......................................................................... 20