APPENDIX B : COMPRESSOR DRIVEN AIRDRYER
B--10 20950 Issue 1 April 98
Airdryer -- Installation
CAUTION The airdryer must be mounted in the vertical
position.
Note: If the air output from the airdryer is not connected to the printer,
a pressure fault will occur.
Theairdryerhaskeyhole attachmentpointsalongitstopedge. Ensure
that the airdryer is secure when using these points.
The airdryer has two fuses, both the same rating. Remove the
fuseholder cover and check that the fuses are correct for the nominal
input power:
240V -- 1.6A
120V -- 3.15A.
Replace the cover after checking.
The airdryer connections are as follows:
(a) Power input -- connect to the power source.
(b) Power output -- connect to printer
(c) Clean air output -- connect to the printer at the
connection near the conduit panel at the side of the cabinet.
Mounting the Airdryer onto the A--Series Stands
WARNING: Power to the printer must be removed.
(1) At the rear of the stand, screw the two M6x10 skt cap screws into
the centre holes of the rear support panel. Allow sufficient room
for the airdryer slots.
(2) Fit the airdryer onto the screws using the two outer keyhole
fittings.
(3) Tighten the screws to secure the airdryer in place.
(4) Remove the mains cable from the printer.
(5) Plugtheairdryermainsoutputsocketintotheprintermainsinput.
(6) Connectthe2metresof1/4” tubesuppliedinthekittotheexternal
festo on the side of the printer (below the external connections).
(7) Cut this 2 metre tube to the correct length, and connect the other
end to the airdryer air output festo.
Notes (1) Ensure the tube is not kinked.
(2) Testthe air flowand humidity at the printhead using the airdryer
test kit -- part number 30455.