Regular maintenance intervals40 K-MT1-8_EN_08—2014Regular maintenance intervalsNote:If a chamber has been depressurised, e.g. after completion of theexpansion phase, and the pressure remains above 0 bar, the chamberis pressurised by what is known as ram pressure. This might be dueto blockage at the muffler(s) contamination of the perforated plates spent drying agentTo prevent such malfunctions, regularly service the dryer asdescribed below.The table provides an overview of the maintenance work to be carried out. Theindividual tasks are described in the following pages.Component Maintenance task to be carriedMaintenance intervaldaily12 months24 months48 monthssee pageComplete dryer Carry out visual and function checks. 41Muffler K-MT 1-2:Clean muffler, replace if necessary. 42K-MT 3-8:Mufflers must be replaced annually and after eachdesiccant change. 42Fine filter muffler (option) Replace silencer element annually and after eachdesiccant change. 42Sensor of optional dewpoint-sensing control systemReplace 43Solenoid valves Replace membrane. 44Solenoid and check valves Solenoid valves: Replace membranes and coils.Check valves: Replace balls and springs. 45Demisters, perforated plates,drying agentReplace 45Upstream and downstreamfilterPlease see the enclosed operating instructions for the attached filters. Maintenancework has to be carried out as specified in this document.When carrying out any maintenance work, comply with the following safetyinstructions: