Sterling SDA 1000-5100 User Manual

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Large Dehumidifying Dryers 
Maintenance 
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6.  Inspect the gaskets on each of the covers.  Replace if necessary.   
7.  Re-install the covers. 
 
 Figure 17: Desiccant Tower Assembly 
                          
Regeneration 
Heater Cover.
High 
Temperature 
Gaskets.
Heater Element 
Mounting Plate.
Access cover can be 
removed in order to 
replace desiccant.
Viewing Glass, for 
checking the status of 
the desiccant inside.
Regeneration 
Heaters
High 
Temperature 
Gaskets.
Stainless Steel 
Hollow Core 
Desiccant Tank
Desiccant Tank 
Mounting 
Platform
 
 
   Figure 18: Desiccant Replacement Amounts 
 
 
 
 
 
Replacing the Process Heater (Electric Dryers) 
Large Dryers have a number of single phase Calrod-type heater elements wired in a delta 
formation. They are mounted on top of the dryer or to the drying hopper.  The number and 
wattage of the heaters varies with model, voltage, temperature range, etc., but the 
replacement procedure is the same. 
DANGER! 
Disconnect and lock out power before heater replacement. 
 
Dryer  
Desiccant Required per Tower 
CFM 
“13 X”, 8 x 12 Bead 
Total 
600 175 350 
850 175 350 
1000 300 600 
1250 300 600 
1500 300 600 
2000 300 1200 
2500 300 1200 
3000 300 1200