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5.0 CHANGING THE DESICCANT
1. Disconnect the short length of tubing.
2. Lift the column straight up and off of the box.
3. Turn the column over, lid up, and slowly unscrew the lid.
4. Remove the filter pad and spring on top of the desiccant.
5. When refilling, tap the column gently on a table to help settle the
desiccant.
6. Replace the filter pad, spring and lid.
7. Replace the column and tubing onto the box.
6.0 RENEWING THE DESICCANT
The desiccant can be renewed approximately ten (10) times before
having to be replaced. The granules should be removed from the
drying column and spread evenly, one granule deep on the tray. The
desiccant should then be heated for approximately one (1) hour at
about 400
°
F (200
°
C), or until all the granules are blue. It should be
allowed to cool in an airtight container before refilling the plastic
column.
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