Kaeser Blower Purge Desiccant Compressed Air Dryer KBD2600

NOTE: The use of the correct replacement desiccant is necessary for proper dryer operation. Never use hygroscopic salts of the type commonly used in “deliquescent ” type dryers.

Frequency Of Desiccant Replacement

Can the required dew point be maintained while the dryer is being operated within its design conditions and there are no mechanical malfunctions?

Procedure for Desiccant Charge Replacement

Depressurize and de-energize the dryer.

Remove the fill and drain plugs or flanges (where applicable) from the desiccant tower and drain the spent desiccant.

NOTE: Use extreme care when inserting rods or other tools through the desiccant fill or drain ports to loosen packed desiccant.

Replace the drain plug using Teflon tape or another pipe thread sealant suitable for compressed air service.

Refer to Table 1 (on page 5) for desiccant quantity per tower.

WARNING! The Dew Point Analyzer filter housing is a pressure-containing device, depressurize before servicing.

Dew Point Analyzer operating properly?

Is the Dew Point Analyzer filter housing depressurized?

Procedure for element replacement

Is the dryer isolated from air supply?

Is the dryer fully depressurized?

WARNING! The pilot air filter housing is a pressure-containing device, depressurize before servicing.

Is the dryer isolated from air supply?

Is the dryer fully depressurized?

Upload a photo of the manual drain on the pilot air filter after venting remaining pressure

Upload a photo of the cleaned filter bowl

Upload a photo of the cleaned and lubricated o-ring at top of bowl

Is the reassembly done in reverse order?