2
5. Desiccant Column is safe for working pressures up to 100 psig.
6. Contents: 2 ½ lbs. of #8 mesh Indicating Desiccant.
7. Connections are for ¼” OD tubing. Hose barb adapters are
provided for using ¼” ID tubing as an alternative.
8. Plastic cap is fitted with “O-Ring” gasket.
9. Desiccant coil spring is made of cadmium plated steel.
3.0 SET-UP
When used with most ETS 5500C Series Controlled Environment
Chamber, all input / output fittings and circulating fans are already
installed. For other installations it is recommended that a 32-110 cfm
fan(s) be installed to evenly distribute the air within the chamber.
Follow the Set-Up procedure, shown in
Figures
3.0-1
and
3.0-2
:
1. Place the desiccator column, black lid down, onto the mounting
studs on top of the Model 5471 enclosure. The side of the lid
marked “IN” (90
°
fitting) should face forward.
2. Connect the short piece of ¼” OD tubing to the fitting on the lid, to
the left of the column. Connect the other end of the tube to the
90
°
“IN” fitting on the desiccant column.
3. Make sure that all tubing is pushed all the way into the bottom of
the fitting to avoid leaks.
To remove tubing - Push down on the fitting collar and pull up on
tube.
4. The Output hose barb should face the rear.
5. Connect a piece of tubing between the chamber output fitting and
the Model 5471 Air Intake Fitting.
6. Connect a second piece of tubing from the Dry Air Output Fitting
to the return fitting on the chamber.
7. Plug the unit power cord into the DECREASE outlet on the rear of
the Model 5112, 5100, or 5200 Humidity Controller.
