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Owners Manual
Jan. 2009
DATE OF PURCHASE
MODEL
SERIAL NO.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Information 4
Receiving Inspection 4
Safety Instructions 4
Disclaimer of Warranty 5
Maintenance 14
CPAD Series Heatless Air Dryer Maintenance
General 14
Daily 14
Weekly 14
Monthly 14
Three Months 14
Twelve Months 14
Dewpoint Sensor (Optional) 14
Mufflers 14
CPADM Mini Series Heatless Air Dryer Maintenance
General 15
Daily 15
Weekly 15
Three Months 15
Twelve Months 15
Mufflers 15
Desiccant Replacement Procedure 15
Desiccant Disposal 15
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Dewpoint Display Key Functions 17
Setting Point and Programming 17
Measurement Range 17
Troubleshooting 20
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The Chicago Pneumatic Drying System is designed to
remove moisture from compressed air.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When properly installed, the unit requires little When using air compressors and compressed air
maintenance or adjustment. accessories, basic safety rules and precautions must
always be followed, including the following:
A list of service parts is provided on the attached parts
list. 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS FULLY.
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5. SECURE DRAIN LINES
Fasten drain lines from prefilter/separator to floor or
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY
drain. Pressurized air will periodically pass through
drain lines, which will cause an unsecured line to If this unit is used to produce breathing air, the special
whip and may cause bodily injury. equipment and precautions expressed in OSHA 29 CFR
1910.134 for specifications of the necessary equipment
and special precautions to make Breathing Air MUST BE
WARNING used or any warranties are VOID and manufacturer
disclaims any liability whatsoever for loss, personal
Air from compressor and from air drying system, as injury or damage.
equipped, is not safe for human respiration
(breathing).
CAUTION
To provide safe, breathable air, compressor must be
Connect oil coalescing prefilter with automatic drain
capable of producing at least Grade D breathing air as
before the dryer to prevent any oil or slugs of water
described in Compressed Gas Association Commodity
carryover into the desiccant. Connect particulate
Specification G7.1-1966. Special filtering, purifying and
afterfilter downstream of the dryer to retain any
associated alarm equipment must be used to convert
desiccant dust flowing into the process air lines.
compressed air to Breathing Air. Other special
precautions must also be taken.
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DESICCANT REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES
Chicago Pneumatic uses Activated Alumina Grade A
desiccant for all standard heatless air dryers. Dryers up
MOLECULAR SIEVE OPTION
to 1500 SCFM are factory filled with desiccant. Dryers (LOW DEWPOINT)
1800 SCFM and larger are supplied with loose desiccant
in 50 lb. bags. The dryer must be filled with desiccant Dryers with optional Molecular Sieve are filled with the
before start-up. Dryers ranging from 5 SCFM to 500 Activated Alumina first and the Molecular Sieve last.
SCFM use 1/8" diameter desiccant. Dryers 650 SCFM The Molecular Sieve is used as a polishing agent to
and larger use a mix of 1/8 and 1/4" size desiccant. See lower the dewpoint temperature.
the dryer specification sheet or dryer data tag for
amounts per tower. NOTE: The proper amount of desiccant may or may not
fill the vessel to the top.
FILLING PROCEDURE
DRAINING PROCEDURE
For CPADM models refer to Page 15.
The desiccant can be removed by the two methods
1. Make sure the dryer is depressurized. listed below. MAKE SURE THE DRYER IS
DEPRESSURIZED PRIOR TO REMOVING THE FILL
2. Remove the plugs or flanges from the fill ports OR DRAIN PORT.
located on the top of the pressure vessels.
Method #1 Remove the drain port and drain the
3. Using a flashlight, inspect the inside of each vessel desiccant into buckets which are then poured into the
to be sure they are empty. proper dumpster or receptacle.
4. Verify that the desiccant drain port located in the Method #2 Usually used for large dryers (1000 SCFM
bottom of the pressure vessel is closed tightly. and larger). An industrial dry vacuum cleaner is required
for this method.
5. Desiccant is available in 50# bags, or 300# barrels. 1. Remove the desiccant fill port.
Divide the desiccant into equal amounts for each
tower, and verify the correct amount by the 2. Using an industrial vacuum cleaner, remove the
specification tag located on the electrical panel. desiccant from the vessel.
Towers can be filled manually with desiccant bags.
A fork lift or overhead crane should be used when 3. Open the desiccant drain port and remove the
filling with 300# barrels. remaining desiccant.
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INSTALLATION & OPERATION
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CPAD SERIES HEATLESS AIR DRYER 11. LEAK TEST: All the dryers are tested at the factory
for any leaks before shipment. An air leak could
INSTALLATION & OPERATION develop during transportation or installation.
Pressurize the system and check for any leaks.
General
1. Install dryer on a level base, indoors or under a Start-Up Procedure
shed.
1. Keeping the dryer isolation outlet valve closed,
2. During shipment, flange and connecting bolts can slowly pressurize both the adsorbent chambers to
come loose. All bolts should be checked and the line pressure.
tightened as needed.
2. Check for any leaks in the system.
3. Make sure when the piping is in place that no undue
stress is placed on dryer connections. Union joints 3. When both adsorbent chambers are at line pressure,
or flexible connections are recommended to relieve push ON button.
stress. Also, properly support the pipes as needed
with hangers or brackets. Air piping must be 4. One inlet valve will close, and one purge valve will
installed by an experienced pipe fitter. open and depressurize one adsorbent chamber.
This may take as long as 3 minutes.
4. Equip dryer with inlet and outlet isolation valves and
a bypass valve for ease of servicing and start-up. 5. Adjust the purge pressure to the recommended
setting, and lock the valve locking mechanism in
5. Connect electric power to the dryer through a place.
properly sized fused disconnect switch.
6. Slowly open the dryer isolation outlet valve to
6. Reactivation exhaust may be piped away from the pressurize the downstream system.
dryer, making sure proper pipe size is used. The
pipe size should be increased by one size at the 7. Observe the dryer operation through one or two
valve, and one additional pipe diameter size for complete cycles.
every ten-foot run to reduce back pressure.
Adjustments & Settings
7. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: Follow the
recognized local and municipal electrical codes. All 1. Adjust the purge pressure to the recommended level
components must be load rated as approved by ____________PSIG.
NEC, NEMA, CSA and UL.
2. Dewpoint Demand Setpoint: ______________
DANGER High Humidity Alarm Setpoint: _____________
(See dewpoint display settings on Page 17)
High voltage could cause death or serious injury.
Disconnect all power supplies before installing or DMP Microprocessor Control with Cycle
working on electrical components.
Knight
8. During shipment, wire connections may become INTRODUCTION
loose. Per U.L. specification, torque screws inside
enclosure to 20 in-lbs. 1. GENERAL: The DMP controller is a microprocessor
controlled, seven (7) channel sequence timer with
9. GROUNDING: It is mandatory that the dryer be LED display features. The DMP controller consists of
grounded. Use an adequate ground with the the main control unit and a remote LED and timer.
conductor sized to NEC.
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2. SEQUENCE OF OPERATION: The sequence of MODE OF OPERATION
operation is based on a five (5) minute or ten (10)
minute NEMA Cycle. For either cycle length, one- 1. START UP: The Digital Microprocessor Sequence
half of the total time is for adsorption of moisture Controller will start to operate as soon as the unit is
from the process gas and one-half is for desiccant turned on. The load outputs will recycle on and off
regeneration. Specifics of the timing sequence are based on a five (5) minute or ten (10) minute NEMA
detailed in Figure 2, the Sequence of Operation Cycle. The sequence will proceed according to the
Diagram (SDG-2). If power is interrupted and then Sequence of Operation Diagram SDG-2. See Figure
reapplied, the DMP controller will start the timing at 2. The timing starts at zero.
zero. At all times during operation, the current status
of the timing cycle is indicated graphically by the 2. NEMA CYCLE: The DMP Controller can be set to
LEDs. operate in a 5 minute NEMA Cycle or a 10 minute
NEMA Cycle. The cycle can be selected via a slide
3. FEATURES switch at the back of the timer.
LED sequence annunciator indicating R/L tower
drying/regenerating, demand cycle indicator 3. RELAY OUTPUTS (DRY CONTACTS): There are
(opt.), high humidity alarm (opt.), fail to shift two relay outputs for remote annunciation. The
alarm (opt.). output is normally open rated for 10 AMPS resistive
5 or 10 minute NEMA cycle selector at 125VAC, 5 AMPS resistive at 30VDC. The
Alarm reset button outputs are for the inhibit Failure to Switch and High
Humidity. If one or both inhibits are made, the relays
will be energized and the LED on the timer will light
up.
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At time equal to 0.0 minutes, the right tower air inlet
CAUTION valve is open to allow the air to pass through the right
tower. The left tower inlet valve is closed. The saturated
This unit may be damaged by electrostatic compressed air/gas passes through the desiccant in the
discharge. Follow procedures for static sensitive right tower, where the desiccant adsorbs the moisture.
parts when handling, shipping or installing this unit. The dry air, at a pressure dewpoint of -40F/C or less,
exits through the right outlet check valve and goes out
into the plant air system through the afterfilter.
OPTIONAL CONTROLS AND ALARMS
At time equal to 0.1 minutes, the left tower purge valve
1. DEWPOINT DEMAND SEQUENCE CONTROL: opens to fully depressurize the desiccant bed, and
The dewpoint demand mode function will be commence the regeneration cycle.
operational if there are 5 minutes before the end of
the drying cycle, and the dewpoint is below the NOTE: As soon as the purge valve has opened, adjust
preset level. When in the dewpoint demand mode, the purge adjustment valve to the recommended purge
all of the timing functions stop. The yellow LED on control setting. This adjustment should only be required
the timer will light up. When the dewpoint reaches once, and then the locking mechanism should be locked
the preset dewpoint level, the towers will switch and in place.
the normal mode cycle will commence. The
dewpoint demand mode function will be disabled if A portion of dry outlet air is diverted and passed through
the dewpoint is above the preset level or normal a series of regulating and flow control valves to meter
cycle is selected. the measured quantity of air for regeneration. The
pressure of this purge air is regulated by the purge
2. HIGH HUMIDITY: The high humidity alarm function adjustment valve at the specified purge pressure on the
is indicated by a red LED on the timer. The high meter gauge. This dry purge air at low pressure passes
humidity relay will energize for remote annunciation. through the right purge check valve and is introduced
All the normal functions will be maintained. into the right tower. The purge air picks up the moisture
from the desiccant and exhausts into the atmosphere
3. FAIL TO SHIFT: The fail to shift inhibit will be through the purge valve and purge muffler
energized if the inhibit switch remains closed for 5
seconds beyond the normal cycle. Fail to shift will be
indicated by the red LED on the timer and the fail to CAUTION
shift relay will be energized for remote annunciation.
The fail to shift inhibit is an indication of a Frost or ice development on the regenerating tower
malfunction of the tower switching valves or purge is a sign of low inlet air temperatures. Due to the
exhaust valves. expansion of the purge air, cooling may develop
icing in the desiccant. Temperature of the purge air
Sequence of Operation is determined by the temperature of the air during
the drying cycle and should be greater than +70F (>
The sequence of operation of the Heatless Regenerative +70F). Adsorption of moisture by the desiccant
Dryer can be readily followed by referring to the following results in the release of heat of adsorption, which is
flow schematic on Page 12. The operation is fully retained in the bed to assist in desiccant
automatic, controlled by the DMP, pneumatic timer or regeneration.
PLC controller.
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At time equal to 4.3 minutes, the purge valve closes. 1. If the compressed air system has been piped
The purge air entering the tower starts to repressurize with a bypass around the dryer, then the
the chamber. following should be completed:
At time equal to 4.4 minutes, the repressurizing valve a. Open the bypass valve to allow process flow to
is energized to open and repressurize the tower to line continue downstream. Then close the dryer
pressure (standard with models 400 scfm and larger). outlet isolation valve on the dryer bypass piping.
At time equal to 5 minutes, the left tower inlet valve b. Push the OFF button.
opens, and the right tower inlet valve closes, so the flow
of wet air/gas is switched from right chamber to the left c. Close the dryer inlet isolation valve on the dryer
chamber. bypass piping. At this time the dryer is isolated
and can be depressurized for servicing.
At time equal to 5.1 minutes, the right tower purge
valve opens to commence the regeneration cycle and 2. If the compressed air system has not been piped
the above process is then repeated on the opposite with a bypass, then the following should be
towers completed:
Heatless type dryers operate on a standard time cycle of b. The tower switching valves are normally open
10 minutes, 5 minutes drying and 5 minutes valves; therefore, with the power off the inlet
regenerating. This cycle should not be interrupted. If the valves to the towers will be open, and the purge
dryer needs to be shut down for a certain shift or valves will close. This will give you extended
weekend; the dryer should be turned off at the end of the drying time until desiccant chambers are
5 minute regenerating cycle, and with both towers at line saturated.
pressure. If servicing is required advance the time
sequence so the purge valves close, and pressurize
both towers. At this time, the dryer can be turned off.
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FIGURE 3 CPAD SERIES HEATLESS AIR DRYER FLOW DIAGRAM
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CPADM MINI SERIES HEATLESS AIR Drying: 5 minutes
Regeneration: 4 minutes, 20 seconds (continuous
DRYER INSTALLATION & OPERATION flow)
Repressurizing: 40 seconds
General
1. If base mounted, secure base plate to hard surface, While one adsorbent filled tower is drying the inlet flow at
or hang securely on a wall. the line pressure, in the upward direction for 5 minutes,
the other tower goes through a mode of desiccant
2. Dryer should be installed indoors or under a shed. regeneration in counter flow for 4 minutes, 20 seconds.
3. Equip dryer with inlet and outlet isolation valves and Start-Up Procedure
a bypass valve for ease of servicing and start-up. 1. Leave the dryer power supply disconnected.
4. Connect electric power to the dryer through a 2. Keeping the dryer isolation outlet valve closed,
properly sized fused disconnect switch. slowly pressurize both the desiccant chambers to
the line pressure.
5. Reactivation exhaust may be piped away from the
dryer, making sure proper pipe size is used. For 3. Check for any leaks in the system.
every ten-foot run, increase the pipe diameter by
one size to reduce back pressure. 4. Purge valve should be closed at this time (N.C.
vavle)
6. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: Follow the
recognized local and municipal electrical codes. All 5. Connect the dryer power supply
components must be load rated as approved by
NEC, NEMA, CSA and UL. 6. The purge valve should open and depressurize one
desiccant chamber.
7. During shipment, wire connections may become
loose. Per UL specification, torque screws inside 7. Run the dryer through one or two cycles before
enclosure to 20 in-lbs. slowly opening the dryer isolation outlet valve.
Theory of Operation
The CPADM Mini Series Heatless Regenerative Air
Dryer features State of the Art design. The 4-way inlet
valve and outlet shuttle valve make these dryers trouble-
free in operation and require very little maintenance.
Standard Heatless Regenerative Air Dryers operate on a
10 minute NEMA cycle.
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MAINTENANCE
CPAD SERIES HEATLESS AIR DRYER 2. Check the prefilter and afterfilter elements for
excessive clogging or possible damage. Replace as
MAINTENANCE necessary.
2. Check the purge control setting. 5. Check repressurizing valve. Repair or replace as
necessary.
3. Check the operating conditions; inlet pressure, inlet
temperature and the flow rate. 6. Check pilot air solenoid valves for possible defects.
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CPADM MINI SERIES HEATLESS AIR Twelve Months
DRYER MAINTENANCE 1. Close the inlet and outlet valves on the dryer or
bypass the dryer and completely depressurize the
dryer system. Open the desiccant fill port and check
WARNING visually. If desiccant is contaminated with oil or
broken, replace the desiccant.
Disconnect power and depressurize the dryer
completely before starting maintenance procedures. 2. Inspect and clean the 4-way switching valve, purge
solenoid valve and shuttle valve. Repair or replace
as necessary.
General
Clean the exhaust mufflers. Replace mufflers if there is Mufflers
any back pressure on the tower in the regeneration Purge mufflers are installed to reduce the noise level.
cycle. The mufflers tend to plug up and increase back pressure
over time due to oil carryover and contaminants from
No lubrication is required, or should be used on any of compressor, or due to desiccant dust at the initial start-
the components. up. To eliminate back pressure, replace muffler after one
month of operation, and/or when the back pressure
Daily increases to 5 PSIG in the regenerating tower.
1. Check auto drain on prefilter every shift.
Desiccant Replacement Procedure
2. Follow the start-up procedure. Activated Alumina Grade A 1/8 diameter is used for all
standard CPADM Mini Series Heatless Regenerative Air
Weekly Dryers.
1. Check the shifting, purge and repressurization
operation. Filling Procedures:
1. Make sure the dryer is depressurized.
2. Check the operating conditions; inlet pressure, inlet
temperature and the flow rate. 2. Remove the upper and lower interconnecting pipe
and valves.
3. Check the moisture indicator. ORANGE color
indicates DRY conditions. If the color is 3. Remove the desiccant retaining screens on both
TRANSLUCENT, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide ends of the desiccant chambers. Remove all
on Page 20 for probable cause. (Optional desiccant.
equipment.)
4. Using a flash light, inspect the inside of each vessel
4. Check the purge mufflers for blockage. Possible to be sure they are empty.
indication is back pressure on tower under
regeneration. Replace if necessary. 5. Install the bottom desiccant screens and make sure
they are secured tightly.
5. Check the pressure drop across prefilter and
afterfilter. Replace the elements if the pressure drop 6. Begin filling the towers.
exceeds 7 PSID.
7. Install the top desiccant screens, and all of the
interconnecting pipe and valves.
Three Months
1. Check the prefilter and afterfilter elements for 8. Refer to the star-up procedure listed in the manual.
excessive clogging or possible damage. Replace as
necessary. Desiccant Disposal
Desiccant is not considered a hazardous waste, unless
2. Check outlet dewpoint conditions. contaminated with oil or other toxic substances. Disposal
of the desiccant should be handled by a local waste
management company.
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FIGURE 4 CPADM MINI SERIES HEATLESS AIR DRYER FLOW DIAGRAM
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DEWPOINT DISPLAY KEY FUNCTIONS
MEASUREMENT RANGE
1. Max. value: +68 oF
2. min. value: -148 oF
Error Messages.
ErrL = Open circuit, Sensor disconnected.
ErrH = Over Range.
SETPOINT PROGRAMMING
Dryer with dew point demand option:
Standard setting:
1. ALr1: -20oF (high humidity alarm)
2. ALr2: -40 oF (dew point demand)
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SENSOR
BLUE GREEN
RED
AL2
AL N L
- +
Power
mA Output
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OPTIONS LISTING WITH EXPLANATION (CPAD only)
AUDIBLE ALARM PANEL LIGHTS
The Audible Alarm consists of a buzzer with reset push The Panel Light option consists of four lights: Left Tower
button and ON/OFF selector switch. Drying, Right Tower Drying, Left Tower Regenerating,
and Right Tower Regenerating. These lights are for
The audible alarm provides an audible warning to alert dryer sequence indication.
an operator that the dryer is not functioning properly.
This option is used with options such as Failure to Shift
Alarm or High Humidity Alarm.
PLC CONTROLLER
PLC Controller can also be added to control the
operation of standard regenerative dryers. Typically
FAILURE TO SHIFT ALARM Square D or Allen Bradley PLCs are used.
The Failure to Shift Alarm consists of an alarm light that
illuminates if the desiccant towers fail to shift at a
prescribed time. Dry contacts are provided for remote
DEWPOINT DEMAND CONTROL
annunciation. DPD
The Dewpoint Demand control is an energy saver that
HIGH HUMIDITY ALARM can extend the drying cycle without purging, during
The High Humidity Alarm consists of an alarm light periods of lower moisture loads. The Dewpoint Demand
controlled by a hygrometer that senses the dewpoint at system offers, in one compact package, the utmost in
the outlet of the air dryer. This alarm illuminates when flexibility and accuracy sensing the actual dewpoint of
the dewpoint reaches -20F (-29C) and above. A small the outlet air. The hygrometer senses the dewpoint at
amount of sample air is required for operation. Dry the outlet of the dryer at the end of the drying cycle, and
contacts are provided for remote annunciation. extends the drying cycle until the preset adjustable
dewpoint setpoint is reached. During this extended
Calibration: To maintain accuracy, replace the probe drying cycle, the purge valves are closed and the
every two years. opposite tower is pressurized and prepared for the
drying cycle. The dewpoint demand option reduces
Probe Replacement: Turn the normal/demand selector purge loss and extends valve life. This option consists of
switch to the normal position. This will disable the the following:
contacts for Dewpoint Demand. Isolate and depressurize
the probe chamber. Replace the probe. Pressurize the Digital Dewpoint Display
probe chamber and turn the power back on. Adjustable Setpoints
Demand Cycle Light
High Humidity Alarm Light with Dry Contact
MOISTURE INDICATOR 4-20mA Output
The moisture indicator consists of a small, clear,
polycarbonate filter filled with a color change silica gel. It Calibration: To maintain accuracy, the probe should be
is located at the outlet of the dryer. When the dewpoint is recalibrated annually. Recalibrated probes are available
below -10F (-23C), the desiccant is deep orange. through your local distributor.
When the dewpoint is above -10F (-23C), the
desiccant is translucent. A small amount of sample air is Probe Replacement: Isolate and depressurize the
required for operation. probe chamber. Disconnect the sensor cable from the
sensor. Remove, and replace the probe. Pressurize the
probe chamber and connect the sensor cable. A small
amount of sample air (approximately 2-10 SCFH) should
FILTER HOUSING SILICA GEL expel out the chamber needle valve.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Table 1 Troubleshooting Guide for CPAD Series Heatless Regenerative Dryers
Symptoms Cause Remedy
A. Elevated Dewpoint. 1. Low purge flow. 1. Reset purge pressure at the
recommended pressure.
2. Low inlet pressure. 2. Recalculate purge pressure
setting from the chart.
3. Excess moisture carryover. 3. Check prefilter element. Check
drains at prefilter and afterfilter.
4. High inlet temperature. 4. Check aftercooler operation.
5. Excess air/gas inlet flow. 5. Check total output of
compressors.
6. Desiccant coated with oil. 6. Depressurize dryer and inspect
desiccant.
7. Regeneration temperature low. 7. *See B.
8. Dewpoint monitor out of calibration. 8. Recalibrate probe.
B. High back pressure on 1. Muffler plugged. 1. Replace mufflers.
regenerating tower. 2. Check valves leaking. 2. Repair or replace faulty check
valves.
NOTE: The tower should be at 0 NOTE: To test for leaking check
PSIG during regeneration cycle. Any valves during regeneration cycle, shut
back pressure will result in improper the purge adjusting valve. If gas is still
regeneration. passing through, it is an indication of
leaking check valves.
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Table 1 Troubleshooting Guide for CPAD Series Heatless Regenerative Dryers, continued
Symptoms Cause Remedy
D. No gas flow through the dryer. 1. Both inlet valves closed due to low 1. Manually open the inlet valve by
inlet pressure. turning the shaft or the ON
actuator.
E. Failure to switch alarm light. 1. Inlet valves did not switch. 1. Check pilot air solenoid valve.
Repair if necessary.
2. Faulty timer. 2. Replace timer.
3. Insufficient pilot air pressure. 3. Clean or replace pilot filter
element.
4. Cylinder leaking or seized up. 4. Repair or replace pilot air cylinder.
F. High pressure drop in dryer. 1. Desiccant retainer screens 1. Replace desiccant retainer
plugged. screens.
2. Excess flow. 2. Check inlet flow conditions.
3. High purge flow. 3. Check and reset purge pressure.
4. Purge valve stays open. 4. Check repressurizing solenoid
valve, repair or replace if
necessary. Check timer.
5. Repressurizing valve stays open. 5. See C4.
G. Dryer fails to purge. 1. Orifice plate plugged. 1. Clean the orifice plate.
2. Purge valve fails to open. 2. See F3.
3. Purge valve closed. 3. Reset proper purge pressure.
4. Purge check valve blocked. 4. Inspect purge check valve.
Replace if necessary.
K. Tower does not pressurize fully. 1. Inlet pressure low. 1. Calibrate and plot purge pressure
2. Purge pressure too low. and reset.
3. Repressurizing period too short. 2. Reset proper purge pressure.
3. Check timer sequence of
operation.
L. Excess desiccant dust. 1. See J & K.
2. Excess flow due to greater demand 2. Check outlet flow.
NOTE: If the regenerating tower does in process or addition of extra
not pressurize fully, desiccant attrition compressors.
takes place at the time of tower
switchover.
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Table 2 Troubleshooting Guide for CPADM Mini Series Heatless Regenerative Dryers
Symptoms Cause Remedy
A. Elevated Dewpoint 1. Low inlet pressure. 1. Increase pressure (minimum 75
PSIG), or reduce flow.
2. Excess moisture carryover. 2. Check drains at aftercooler and
prefilter.
3. Excess gas inlet flow. 3. Check the total output of
compressors.
4. Desiccant coated with oil. 4. Depressurize the dryer and
replace the desiccant.
5. Low inlet air temperature. 5. Raise inlet temperature above
75F (24C).
B. High back pressure on 1. Muffler plugged. 1. Replace mufflers.
regenerating tower. 2. Shuttle valve leaking. 2. Clean, repair or replace faulty
valve.
NOTE: The tower should be at 0
PSIG during regeneration cycle.
Any back pressure will result in
improper regeneration.
C. Excessive flow through mufflers. 1. Check valves sticking. 1. Clean, repair or replace valve.
2. Purge valve sticking. 2. Clean, repair or replace valve.
3. Timer short-circuited. 3. Replace faulty timer.
D. Failure to switch. 1. Inlet valves did not switch. 1. Clean, repair or replace valve.
2. Timer short-circuited. 2. Replace faulty timer.
E. High pressure drop in dryer. 1. Desiccant retainer screens 1. Replace desiccant retainer
plugged. screens.
2. High purge flow. 2. See. C1 to C3.
3. Purge valve stays open. 3. Clean, repair or replace valve.
F. Dryer fails to purge. 1. Orifice plate plugged. 1. Clean the orifice plate.
2. Purge valve stuck closed. 2. Clean, repair or replace valve.
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