ANKOM RD User Manual

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The ANKOM

Dryer is designed to remove moisture from ANKOM XT4 or F57 filter bags. Simply

place filter bags in the bag holder with clip-on handle in place and set the holder in the drying chamber.
Attach a filter to the top of the drying chamber and press the power switch which turns on the heat and
fans to dry the samples.

Two types of filters are used with the Dryer

-HCl Dryer Filter #RD2- This filter is used when drying samples after hydrolysis. The filter
neutralizes HCl fumes given off during drying. The filter should be changed when the maroon
bottom filter media of the filter degrades or sags below the filter frame. The effectiveness of the
filter can be checked by placing a small beaker of Ammonium Hydroxide (NH

OH) on top of the

filter while samples are drying. If white vapor is present when drying, the filter is no longer
working. PH paper can also be placed on top of the filter when drying. If the paper turns red (not
orange), replace the filter.

-Dryer Filter #RD1- This filter is used when drying fat or fiber samples. It does not need to be
replaced. It is used to optimize the drying rate of the instrument.

Instrument Description

Filter

Latch

Power

Switch

Temperature

Controller

Fuse Holder

(2)

Power

Receptacle

Air

Inlet