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L. COMPRESSED AIR REQUIREMENTS
The model AD-170 dryer requires an external supply of compressed air of 2.5 cfm @ 80PSI. For Steam Models,
compressed air is necessary for the air operated steam damper. On both the Steam Model as well as the Gas
Model, compressed air is necessary/required for blower air jet operation...to clean lint from the impellor/fan
(squirrel cage).
1. Air Requirements
2. Air Regulation
a. No air regulation or filtration is provided with the dryer. External regulation/filtration of 80 PSI
MUST BE provided. It is suggested that a regulator/filter guage arrangement be added to the
compressed air line just before the dryer connection. This is necessary to insure that correct and clean air
pressure is achieved.
3. Air Connection
a. Air connection to this system is a 1/8 inch F.P.T. (Female Pipe Thread) as per the illustration below.
Compressed Air Supply Air Pressure
Normal 80 PSI
Minimum Supply 70 PSI
Maximum Supply 90 PSI