AEC WD 350 through WD3000 Dehumidifying Dryers - Manual (Page 8)

1 General Information
1-1 Models Covered
This manual provides instructions for installing and operating AEC/Whitlock WD10MR,
WD25MR, and WD50MR dehumidifying dryers. Models designated with
M are machine-mount
configurations and models designated with F are floor-mount models. The number designation
represents air flow capacity. WD10 models have a 10 cfm (17 cmh) air flow capacity, WD25
models have a 25 cfm (42 cmh) air flow capacity, and WD50 models have a 50 cfm (85 cmh)
capacity.
1-2 Equipment Function
Whitlock dehumidifying dryers are designed to generate heated, dehumidified air at carefully
controlled temperatures for use in closed-loop plastic drying systems. Drying systems are sized
to meet the specific requirements stated by the purchaser at the time of purchase.
Moisture removal from hygroscopic (moisture attracting) plastic pellets is an essential step in the
manufacture of high-quality plastic products.
AEC/Whitlock dehumidifying dryers are used to generate very low dew point air heated to a
controlled temperature for drying plastic pellets and regrind.
1-3 Necessary Documents
The documents listed below are necessary for the operation, installation, and maintenance of
AEC/Whitlock WD10MR/FR through WD50MR/FR dryers. Additional copies are available
from AEC, Inc. Familiarize the appropriate personnel with these documents:
This manual.
The schematic and assembly drawings included in the customer information packet.
The Customer Parts List included in the information packet.
Operation and installation manuals for any optional controls or auxiliary equipment in the
drying system.
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