EN | Operating manual For your own safety10 WVM 40 -1450Intended use of the dryerThe dryer is exclusively intended for drying compressed air. Depending on defined inputconditions, it dries compressed air for industrial use.The dryer is designed for compressed air, which is free from aggressive water, oil, and solidmatter constituents.Note:Never operate the dryer without upstream filter. For this reason, the operatormust install an appropriate upstream filter (degree of filtration < 0.01 μm, resi-dual oil contents < 0.001 mg/m³).We recommend that you install an additional downstream filter to protect thedownstream compressed air network against desiccant residues.Suitable filter solutions can be obtained from the manufacturer.As standard, the dryer is intended to be sited within a building and protected against the we-ather. When it is sited in the open air (option), the instructions on page 18 must be compliedwith.The dryer may be operated only in accordance with the data on the type plate and in accor-dance with the contractual conditions.Suspected misuseThe dryer must not be misused as a climbing aid! Pipes, valves, and similar fittings have notbeen designed for such loads. They could fracture, tear off, or become damaged in anotherway.General safety notesFor your own safety, when carrying out any work on the dryer comply with allapplicable national safety regulations!Personnel qualificationOnly authorized and qualified specialist personnel may be tasked with the work on the dryerdescribed in these operating instructions. The electropneumatic switch cabinet in particularmust be opened and serviced by an instructed trained electrician only..Conversions and modificationsWithout prior approval by the manufacturer, no conversions and modifications must be madeto the dryer! Any non-approved modifications may restrict the operational safety of the dryerand cause damage to property or personal injury.Notes on desiccant handlingThe used desiccant is perfectly safe when new. Increased dust formation can neverthelessoccur when desiccant is filled into or removed from a vessel . Therefore, heed the followinghints:◊ Wear a dust mask and eye protection when filling desiccant into the vessels!◊ Collect spilt desiccant immediately! There is a risk of injury from slipping on spilt desiccant!Note:For information on how to dispose of used desiccant refer to page 12.