Page 2 - How Desiccant Air Drying System Works
How Desiccant Air Drying System Works 2 309921N How Desiccant Air Drying System Works When air is compressed, the temperature of the air increases, as does its capacity to hold moisture. As the hot, moist air travels down through the lines, it cools, allowing the moisture to condense. Filters, drain...
Page 3 - Installation; Shop Air Piping Layout
Installation 309921N 3 Installation 1. Before installing air line components, blow out the pipe line to remove debris. Be sure air to the regula-tor is clean. Erratic operation or loss of regulation is usually caused by dir t in the regulator. 2. Install the Air Drying System as close as possible to...
Page 4 - Minimum Pipe Size Recommendations; Compressor; Air Pressure Drop Through Hose, by hose length and ID
Installation 4 309921N Minimum Pipe Size Recommendations Compressor Main Air Line Size Capacity Length Size 1-1/2 - 2 HP 6 - 9 CFM any 3/4 in. (19 mm) 3 - 5 HP 12 - 20 CFM Up to 200 ft (61 m) 3/4 in. (19 mm) Over 200 ft (61 m) 1 in. (25.4 mm)) 5 - 10 HP 20 - 40 CFM Up to 100 ft (30.5) 3/4 in. (19 mm...
Page 6 - Operation; Automatic Drain
Operation 6 309921N Operation Model 234401, Series D 1. Attach air hose(s) to air regulator outlet valve 289165. 2. Attach air hose to main shut-off valve 288798. 3. Open main shut-off valve 288798. 4. Turn the T-hand adjusting screw in or out to adjust regulator to desired setting. 5. Open outlet v...
Page 8 - Pressure Relief Procedure; Maintenance and Repair
Maintenance and Repair 8 309921N Pressure Relief Procedure The following is a basic pressure relief procedure. Be sure to follow the specific pressure relief procedure in your spray gun and/or fluid supply equipment manuals. 1. Close the main air shut-off valve. 2. Trigger the gun or dispense valve ...
Page 9 - Desiccant Changeout
Maintenance and Repair 309921N 9 Desiccant Housing 234404, Series B Desiccant Changeout The desiccant gradually changes color from blue to pink, indicating it has absorbed moisture to the saturation point and needs to be regenerated or replaced. • To regenerate Silica Gel desiccant, heat desiccant f...
Page 10 - Cleaning
Maintenance and Repair 10 309921N Self-Relieving Air Regulator 288787 Be sure air to the regulator is clean. Erratic operation or loss of regulation is usually caused by dir t in the regula-tor. Cleaning 1. Follow the Pressure Relief Procedure, page 8. 2. Remove bottom plug, spring, and valve. 3. Re...
Page 12 - Graco Standard Warranty
All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the latest product information available at the time of publication. Graco reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Original instructions. This manual contains English. MM 309921 Graco Headquarters: Minneapolis Int...