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branth [Parts of the Air Filter/Dryer] 		spacedocumentation:lasercutterairfiltercleaning [2017/08/09 20:05]
branth [Normal Operation]
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 ===== Normal Operation ===== ===== Normal Operation =====
-  - When the shut-off valve is open, air passes from the components on the left side of the assembly to the right +  * When the shut-off valve is open, air passes from the components on the left side of the assembly to the right 
-  - The Harbor Freight filter traps oil and debris from the supply air main that serves the building +  * The Harbor Freight filter traps oil and debris from the supply air main that serves the building, this part accumulates mostly oil  
-  - The Harbor Freight dryer removes moisture from the filtered air +  * The Harbor Freight dryer removes moisture from the filtered air, this part accumulates both water and oil 
-  - The PEAK inlet filter traps oil and debris before the purifier and dryer  +  * The PEAK inlet filter traps oil and debris before the purifier and dryer, this part accumulates mostly oil  
-  - The purifier draws air through a series of channels and mesh screens, reversing flow every 2 minutes to purge dirty air  +  * The purifier draws air through a series of channels and mesh screens 
-  - The desiccant dryer removes any remaining moisture from the cleaned air +  * The desiccant dryer removes any remaining moisture from the cleaned air 
-  - The PEAK outlet filter traps any desiccant or remaining debris downstream of the purifier and dryer +  * The purifier and dryer reverse flow every 2 minutes to purge dirty/moist air  
-  - Air valves for each laser cutter are opened or closed by pressing the green buttons on the wired remotes+  * The PEAK outlet filter traps any remaining debris downstream of the purifier and dryer, usually desiccant powder 
 +  * Air valves for each laser cutter are opened or closed by pressing the green buttons on the wired remotes 
 +  * Even if none of the laser cutters are using compressed air, if the shut-off valve is open the air purifier will continue to run 
 +  * Closing the shut-off valve stops the flow of oil, water, and debris into the filters 
 ===== Which Parts To Clean and How ===== ===== Which Parts To Clean and How =====
   - Close the shut-off valve to turn off the air supply   - Close the shut-off valve to turn off the air supply
spacedocumentation/lasercutterairfiltercleaning.txt · Last modified: 2017/08/09 20:05 by branth

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