Installation & Service Instructions

83-050-000
Manual Desiccant Dryer Models
Richland, MI 49083 Tel: (269) 629-5000 X06, X03, X04, and X25 with
Variations and Accessories
ISSUED: April, 2007
!   WARNING Supersedes: October, 2004
To avoid unpredictable system behavior that can cause personal injury Doc. #83050000, EN #070216, Rev. 3
and property damage:
• Disconnect electrical supply (when necessary) before installation,
servicing, or conversion. Installation
• Disconnect air supply and depressurize all air lines connected to this 1. Refer to WARNING (on page 6).
product before installation, servicing, or conversion.
2. ­Install as close as possible to the point where the air is being used.
• Operate within the manufacturer’s specified pressure, temperature,
and other conditions listed in these instructions. 3. ­Install unit with the airflow going in the direction of the arrow. For the
• Medium must be moisture-free if ambient temperature is below X04, install with airflow entering at the bottom center port of the 4-way
freezing. valve and exiting at the center port of the shuttle valve.
• Service according to procedures listed in these instructions.
• Installation, service, and conversion of these products must be
4. ­Install unit on air line before opening desiccant container. After
performed by knowledgeable personnel who understand how installation, add desiccant. Shake and tap bowl while filling to settle
pneumatic products are to be applied. desiccant. Fill Model X25 and X03/X04 to 1/8" below inner shoulder
• After installation, servicing, or conversion, air and electrical supplies of bowl. Fill Model X06 bowl to within 1/2" of top.
(when necessary) should be connected and the product tested for
proper function and leakage. If audible leakage is present, or the 5. ­Replace bowl and bowl guard, or metal bowl, and clamp ring onto
product does not operate properly, do not put into use. the unit. Be sure clamp ring is securely locked in place before
• Warnings and specifications on the product should not be covered by pressurizing unit.
paint, etc. If masking is not possible, contact your local representative
for replacement labels. 6. Most manual desiccant dryer users will achieve optimal results when
installing the dryer as close to the equipment or process being protected
as possible in the compressed air system. Most users, especially those
Safety Guide with high quality air requirements, should protect their system and the
For more complete information on recommended application guidelines, see the manual dryer with one or more of the following types of components:
Safety Guide section of Pneumatic Division catalogs or you can download the Please see page 4 for exact model recommendations.
Pneumatic Division Safety Guide at: www.wilkersoncorp.com
• ­ Liquid Separator: Should be used prior to the manual desiccant
dryer in any system where large slugs of liquid water are anticipated.
Description The manual desiccant dryer silica gel or mole sieve can be destroyed
Wilkerson Manual Dryers are intended to remove water vapor from the by large amounts of liquid moisture. Most systems which have an
compressed air system. Atmospheric dew points as low as -100°F (- aftercooler and separator, and/or a refrigerated air dryer, will not
73°C) are achievable when operated within rated unit specifications. require a liquid separator. An alternative is to use a particulate filter/
separator, described below.
General Safety Information
• ­Particulate Filter/Separator: Should be used prior to the manual
• Release all air pressure from intended airline before installation.
desiccant dryer in any system where significant amounts of dirt,
• Install unit in air line before opening desiccant container. After unit pipe scale, etc, and/or liquid water, is present, in order to prevent
installation, add desiccant following steps in desiccant replacement
clogging the manual dryer or harming the desiccant. A particulate
instructions on page 2.
filter/separator should be used prior to a coalescing filter to extend
• Always make sure bowl, bowl guard, and clamp ring are in place the life of the coalescing element.
and the clamp ring is securely locked before pressurization.
• DO NOT exceed the pressure and temperature ratings as shown in
the specifications.
• Follow all local, state and
federal EPA, OSHA, and
similar codes regarding
disposal of old desiccant.

Specifications X06 X03 Plastic Bowl X03 Metal Bowl X04 X25 Metal Bowl
Maximum Pressure 150 psig (10.3 bar) 150 psig (10.3 bar) 150 psig (10.3 bar) 150 psig (10.3 bar) 150 psig (10.3 bar)
Maximum Temperature 125°F (52°C) 125°F (52°C) 150°F (66°C) 125°F (52°C) 150°F (66°C)
Atmospheric Dewpoint* 000 Model: 000 Model: M00 Model: 000 Model: 000 Model:
000 Model: Silica Gel -45°F (-43°C) -45°F (-43°C) -45°F (-43°C) -45°F (-43°C) -45°F (-43°C)
U00 Model: 4A Molecular U00 Model: U00 Model: MU0 Model: U00 Model: U00 Model:
Sieve -100°F (-73°C) -100°F (-73°C) -100°F (-73°C) -100°F (-73°C) -100°F (-73°C)
Maximum Continuous Airflow* 5 scfm (2.3 dm3/s) 10 scfm (4,7 dm3/s) 10 scfm (4.7 dm3/s) 10 scfm (4.7 dm3/s) 25 scfm (11.8 dm3/s)
Total Airflow* 600 scf (283 dm3) 4400 scf (2076 dm3) 4400 scf (2076 dm3) 4400x2 scf (2076x2 dm3) 11,000 scf (5191 dm3)
Total Min. of Operation @
120 min. 440 min. 440 min. 880 min. 440 min.
Max Continuous Airflow
Unit Weight With Desiccant 1.13 lbs. (0.51 kg) 7.4 lbs. (3.4 kg) 6.8 lbs. (3.1 kg) 15.0 lbs. (6.8 kg) 11.2 lbs. (5.1 kg)
# of Desiccant Bags/Charge 1 Bag ** 2 Bags *** 2 Bags*** 4 Bags*** 5 Bags***
Pipe Connections 1/4" NPT (BSPP) 1/4", 1/2" NPT (BSPP) 1/4", 1/2" NPT (BSPP) 1/4", 1/2" NPT (BSPP) 1/2" NPT (BSPP)
*With Dry Desiccant at 100 psig (7 bar) and 70°F (21°C)
** Each bag weighs .25 lbs. (.11kg)
*** Each bag weighs .88 lbs. (.40kg)
 Models X06, X03, X04, and X25 d. See replacement parts list for specifics on kit numbers for
replacement desiccant.
3. Desiccant regeneration:
• Coalescing Filter: Should be used prior to the manual desiccant a. — For silica gel (“000”) units: Pour out used Pink desiccant
dryer in any lubricated compressor system which does not utilize onto flat pan. Place Pink desiccant in 350°F (176°C) oven for
a system coalescing filter. The coalescing filter removes oil from approximately three hours or until the desiccant color has
the compressed air, which prevents the oil from coating the changed back to Blue.
silica gel or mole sieve and destroying its ability to dry the air.
— For 13x molecular sieve (“X00”) units cannot be
Oil contaminated desiccant must be replaced and disposed of
regenerated. See page 5 for replacement kits.
properly, as it cannot be regenerated.
— For 4A molecular sieve (“U00”) units: Pour out used
• Afterfilter: Should be used after the manual desiccant dryer
desiccant onto flat pan. Place desiccant in 600°F (316°C)
in any system where any amount of desiccant dust, however
oven for up to a maximum of 3 hours.
insignificant, is undesirable. The afterfilter prevents the very
slight desiccant dusting, which occurs over time, from proceeding b. Remove desiccant from oven and allow to cool down to ambient
downstream into the compressed air system. temperature.
• ­ Pre-Dryers: Both the silica gel and mole sieve manual desiccant c. Pour desiccant back into unit bowl, periodically shaking and
dryers can have their drying lives extended through the use of a tapping to settle the desiccant.
pre-dryer. The silica gel (“000”/“M00”) models will typically last 4. ­Replace bowl and bowl guard, or metal bowl, and clamp ring onto
over three times as long if a refrigerated air dryer is placed in the the unit. Be sure clamp ring is securely locked in place before
compressed air system prior to it. (A plant air system refrigerated repressurizing the unit.
dryer will provide the same extended life.) The mole sieve (“U00”/
“MU0”) models will typically last three times as long if a silica gel
(“000”/“M00”) model dryer installed prior to the mole sieve dryer. !    CAUTION
(A plant air system desiccant dryer will provide the same extended
life.) Users of either type of manual desiccant dryer who expect Polycarbonate bowls, being transparent and tough, are ideal for use with Filters
a high air flow demand may wish to consider using a pre-dryer. and Lubricators. They are suitable for use in normal industrial environments, but
should not be located in areas where they could be subjected to direct sunlight,
Please see page 4 for exact model recommendations. an impact blow, nor temperatures outside of the rated range. As with most
plastics, some chemicals can cause damage. Polycarbonate bowls should not
be exposed to chlorinated hydrocarbons, ketones, esters and certain alcohols.
They should not be used in air systems where compressors are lubricated with
Operation fire-resistant fluids such as phosphate ester and di-ester types.
1. The silica gel desiccant, when visible through the clear Metal bowls are recommended where ambient and/or media conditions are
polycarbonate plastic bowl, contains a color indicator. It changes not compatible with polycarbonate bowls. Metal bowls resist the action of most
from Blue (meaning dry) to Pink (meaning wet) to indicate the need such solvents, but should not be used where strong acids or bases are present
to replace or regenerate the desiccant. (An X05-02-000 moisture or in salt laden atmospheres. Consult the factory for specific recommendations
indicator can be used with 4A molecular sieve units to perform the where these conditions exist.
same function.) On units with metal bowls, a moisture indicator TO CLEAN POLYCARBONATE BOWLS USE MILD SOAP AND WATER
ONLY! DO NOT use cleansing agents such as acetone, benzene, carbon
mounted on the cover performs the same color changing function. tetrachloride, gasoline, toluene, etc., which are damaging to this plastic.
2. The 4A molecular sieve does not change color. For moisture
indication an X05-02-000 is recommended. See page 4. Bowl guards are recommended for added protection of polycarbonate bowls where
chemical attack may occur.
3. Environment friendly disiccant changes color from yellow (meaning
dry) to green (meaning wet).
3. By installing two or more units in parallel, higher dry airflows can be !   WARNING
achieved.
FAILURE OR IMPROPER SELECTION OR IMPROPER USE OF THE
PRODUCTS AND/OR SYSTEMS DESCRIBED HEREIN OR RELATED ITEMS
CAN CAUSE DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Maintenance This document and other information from The Company, its subsidiaries
1. ­The only servicing required for silica gel units is when the desiccant and authorized distributors provide product and/or system options for further
color or moisture indicator has changed from Blue (meaning dry) to investigation by users having technical expertise. It is important that you analyze
Pink (meaning wet). Should this color change occur: all aspects of your application, including consequences of any failure and review
the information concerning the product or systems in the current product catalog.
a. Turn off and depressurize the line containing the dryer unit. Due to the variety of operating conditions and applications for these products
b. Loosen the clamp ring and remove the bowl from the top housing. or systems, the user, through its own analysis and testing, is solely responsible
(Figure 1) Proceed to step 2 or 3, as required. for making the final selection of the products and systems and assuring that all
performance, safety and warning requirements of the application are met.
2. Desiccant replacement:
The products described herein, including without limitation, product features,
a. Pour out used desiccant. specifications, designs, availability and pricing, are subject to change by The
b. Open new container and refill bowl. (Figure 2) Company and its subsidiaries at any time without notice.
c. ­ Shake or tap bowl to settle desiccant. Add or remove sufficient EXTRA COPIES OF THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR INCLUSION
quantity to fill Model X03 and X25 unit bowl to 1/8" below inner IN EQUIPMENT / MAINTENANCE MANUALS THAT UTILIZE THESE PRODUCTS.
step, and for Model X06 fill bowl to within 1/2" of the top. (Figure 3) CONTACT YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Keep Inner
Covered Step
1/8"
Bowl

Clamp
Ring

X03 / X04 / X25

X03 / X04 / X25


 Flow Flow

4.63
(117.60)
3.00
(76) 1.20
(30)

1.00
(25.4)
CL

6.41
(163) 12.25
11.05 (311.1)
(281)

1.50 Bowl
(38.1) Removal
Clearance
Bowl
2.0
Removal
(50.8)
Clearance

Model X06 Model X03 with Plastic Bowl

Flow Flow
4.79
(122.6)
0.71 4.79
(18.26) (122.6)
CL
0.71
(18.26)

21.28
(540.5) 19.58 10.00
(497) (254)
8.30
(211)

Bowl
Bowl 2.0
Removal
2.0 Removal (50.8)
(50.8) Clearance Clearance

Model X25 with Metal Bowl Model X03 with Metal Bowl


 Recommended Liquid Separators, Filters and Pre-Dryers
(use as necessary for specific system requirements)

Pre-Drying Total
Manual Desiccant Desiccant
Manual Desiccant Particulate Coalescing or Refrigerated Life if
Dryer Liquid Filter/Separator Filter Afterfilter Air Dryer, For Pre-Drying
Model Used Separator (5 micron) (0.5 micron) (0.5 micron) Extended Life Dryer Used

Silica Gel
For -45°F (-42°C)
Atmospheric
Dewpoint:

X06-02-000 WSA-02-FM0 F16-02-F00 M16-02-FS0 AF1-02-S00 WRA-0010 2200 SCF

X03-XX-000/M00 WSA-XX-FM0 F16-XX-F00/M00 M16-XX-FS0/MS0 AF1-XX-S00 WRA-0010 16,000 SCF
X04-02-000 WSA-02-FM0 F16-02-F00 M16-02-FS0 AF1-02-S00 WRA-0010 32,000 SCF
(16,000x2)
X25-04-000 WSA-04-FM0 F26-04-FM0 M26-04-FMS AF2-04-S00 WRA-0025 40,000 SCF

Type 4A Molecular Model

Sieve For -100°F (-73°C)
Atmospheric Dewpoint:

X06-02-U00 WSA-02-FM0 F16-02-F00 M16-02-FS0 AF1-02-S00 X06-02-000 1800 SCF

X03-XX-U00/MU0 WSA-XX-FM0 F16-XX-F00/M00 M16-XX-FS0/MS0 AF1-XX-S00 X03-XX-000/M00 13,200 SCF
X04-02-U00 WSA-02-FM0 F16-02-F00 M16-02-FS0 AF1-02-S00 X04-02-000 26,400 SCF
(13,200x2)
X25-04-U00 WSA-04-FM0 F26-04-FM0 M26-04-FMS AF2-04-S00 X25-04-000 33,000 SCF

Typical Installation Arrangement For Manual Dryers

“U00”/“MU0” Models: “000”/“M00” Models:
Prefilter(s) “U00” Model “U00” Model Afterfilter Prefilter(s) Refrigerated “000” Model
(If desired) Pre-Dryer/ Dryer (If desired) Air Dryer Dryer
(If desired) (If desired)

Slight restriction
(if necessary)
to assure at least
1 SCFM through X05
Liquid Moisture Indicator Liquid
Separator Coalescing X05-02-000 Separator Coalescing Afterfilter
(If desired) Filter Moisture Indicator (If desired) Filter

X04-02-000 Dryer
0.94"
1/4" NPT (23.8 mm)
Outlet Port (On Bottom Shuttle Valve
Of Shuttle Valve)

1/4"
NPT 12.65"
Inlet (322 mm)
X03-02-000 Port
Upper Port In 4-Way
Desiccant Dryer
Valve To Be Open To
(2 Required)
Atmosphere
4-Way Valve 14.42"
(366 mm)


Replacement Parts List — TRANSPARENT BOWL Units with Bowl Guards
Description Part No. Qty. Part No. X03 X04
X06 Qty. Qty.
1 Cover NNR — NNR — —
2 Screen Assembly NNR — NNR 1 2
3 Bowl O-Ring GRP 95-259 1 GRP-95-256 1 2
4 Tube Assembly w/screen N/A 1 DRP-96-435 1 2
5 Transparent Bowl N/A 1 GRP-95-871 1 2
6 Silica Gel (000) DRP-95-303 3 Bags / .75 lbs. DRP-85-059 8 Bags / 7 lbs. 8 Bags / 7 lbs.
4A Molecular Sieve (U00) DRP-95-304 3 Bags / .75 lbs. DRP-85-060 8 Bags / 7 lbs. 8 Bags / 7 lbs.
13x Molecular Sieve (X00) DRP-95-305 3 Bags / .75 lbs. DRP-85-061 8 Bags / 7 lbs. 8 Bags / 7 lbs.
Environment Friendly (E00) DRP-85-448 3 Bags / .75 lbs. DRP-85-447 8 Bags / 7 lbs. 8 Bags / 7 lbs.
7 Bowl Guard GRP-95-846 1 DRP-95-810 1 2
8 Clamp Ring NNR — GRP-96-404 1 2

FLOW (all units)

Model X06 Model X03 with Model X03/X04 with Model X25 with
metal bowl transparent Bowl Metal bowl
1 1
7 2 7 1
8 2 2
1
3 8
3
8 3
3 8
5
4 4 4
2 5
5
6
4 5

6 6
6
7

Replacement Parts List – METAL BOWL Units with Moisture Indicators

escription
D Part No. Qty. Part No. Qty.
X03 X25
1 Cover NNR — NNR —
2 Screen Assembly GRP-96-434 1 GRP-96-434 1
3 Bowl O-Ring GRP-95-256 1 GRP-95-256 1
4 Tube Assembly w/Screen DRP-96-451 1 DRP-95-622 1
5 Metal Bowl DRP-96-450 1 NNR —
6 Silica Gel (000) DRP-85-059 8 Bags / 7 lbs. DRP-85-280 8 Bags / 7 lbs.
4A Molecular Sieve (U00) DRP-85-060 8 Bags / 7 lbs. DRP-95-624 8 Bags / 7 lbs.
13x Molecular Sieve (X00) DRP-85-061 8 Bags / 7 lbs. N/A —
Environment Friendly (E00) DRP-85-447 8 Bags / 7 lbs. DRP-85-447 8 Bags / 7 lbs.
7 Moisture Indicator ** DRP-95-623 1 DRP-95-623 1
8 Clamp Ring GRP-96-404 1 GRP-96-404 1
NNR: Not normally replaced
** The moisture indicator contains a weep orifice to provide an air sample to the moisture indicating paper.
Air leakage from this indicator is necessary and normal.


 WILKERSON WARRANTY Some of the materials that will attack
polycarbonate plastic bowls.
Wilkerson products are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship, under proper use, installation, application and Acetaldehyde Chlorobenzene Methylene chloride
maintenance in accordance with Wilkerson's written recommendations Acetic acid (conc.) Chloroform Methylene salicylate
and specification for a period of one year from the date of shipment from Acetone Cresol Milk of lime (CaOH)
the factory (refrigerated dryers are warranted for 2 years). Wilkerson's Acrylonitrile Cyclohexanol Nitric acid (conc.)
Ammonia Cyclohexanone Nitrobenzene
obligation under this warranty is limited to, and the sole remedy for any
Ammonium fluoride Cyclohexene Nitrocellulose lacquer
such defect shall be, the repair or replacement (at Wilkerson's option)
Ammonium hydroxide Dimethyl formamide Phenol
of unaltered products returned to Wilkerson and proven to have such Ammonium sulfide Diozane Phosphorous hydroxy
defect, provided such defect is promptly reported to Wilkerson within Anaerobic adhesives Ethgane tetrachloride chloride
said one-year period. and sealants Ethyl acetate Phosphorous trichloride
Antifreeze Ethyl ether Propionic acid
This is the only authorized Wilkerson Warranty and is in lieu of all Benzene Ethylamine Pyridine
other express or implied warranties or representations, including Benzoic acid Ethylene chlorohydrin Sodium hydroxide
any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness, or of any Benzyl alcohol Ethylene dichloride Sodium sulfide
other obligations on the part of Wilkerson. Brake fluids Ethylene glycol Styrene
Bromobenzene Formic acid (conc.) Sulfuric acid (conc.)
Warranty claims must be submitted and shall be processed in Butyric acid Freon (refrig. & Propell.) Sulphural chloride
accordance with Wilkerson's established warranty claim procedure. Carbolic acid Gasoline (high aromatic) Tetrahydronaphthalene
In no event will Wilkerson be liable for business interruptions, loss of Carbon disulfide Hydrazine Tiophene
profits, personal injury, costs of delay or for any other special, indirect, Carbon tetrachloride Hydrochloric acid (conc.) Toluene
incidental or consequential losses, cost or damages. Caustic potash solution Lacquer thinner Turpentine
Caustic soda solution Methyl alcohol Xylene
Perchlorethylene
& Others
WARNING: USE LIMITATIONS
Wilkerson's warranties are void, and Wilkerson assumes no
responsibility for any resulting cost, loss, injury or any other damages Trade names of some compressor oils, rubber
whatsoever, with respect to any plastic bowl unit for which a bowl compounds and other materials that will attack
guard is standard equipment if the unit is placed in service without the
polycarbonate plastic bowls.
bowl guard and, except as otherwise specified in writing by Wilkerson,
with respect to any Wilkerson products which are used in other than Atlas “Perma-Guard” National Compound #N11
compressed air service. Specific warnings with respect to these and Buna N “Nylock” VC-3
other use limitations appear elsewhere in this catalog. Cellulube #150 and #220 Parco #1306 Neoprene
Crylex #5 cement *Permabond 910
Wilkerson maintains a policy of ongoing product development *Eastman 910 Petron PD287
and improvement. We therefore reserve the right to change Garlock #98403 (polyurethane) Prestone
dimensions specification and design without notice. Haskel #568-023 Pydraul AC
Hilgard Co.'s hil phene Sears Regular Motor Oil
Houghton & Co. oil #1120, Sinclair oil “Lily White”
Do not place plastic bowl unit in service #1130 & #1055 Stauffer Chemical FYRQUEL #150
without bowl guard installed Houtosafe 1000 Stillman #SR 269-75 (polyurethane)
Kano Kroil Stillman #SR 513-70 (neoprene)
Plastic bowl units are sold only with bowl guards with the exception Keystone penetrating oil #2 Tannergas
to miniature units (C04, F00, L00, and M00). To minimize the danger *Loctite 271 Telar
of flying fragments in the event of plastic bowl failure, the bowl guards *Loctite 290 Tenneco anderol #495 & #500 oils
should not be removed. If the unit is in service without the bowl guard *Loctite 601 Titon
installed, manufacturer's warranties are void, and the manufacturer *Loctite Teflon-Sealant *Vibra-tite
Marvel Mystery Oil Zerex
assumes no responsibility for any resulting loss.
Minn. Rubber 366Y
If the unit has been in service and does not have a bowl guard, *When in raw liquid form.
order one and install before placing back in service.
We cannot possibly list all harmful substances, so check with
Mobay or the General Electric office for further information on
polycarbonate plastic.
CAUTION
Certain compressor oils, chemicals, household cleaners, solvents,
paints and fumes will attack plastic bowls and can cause bowl failure. The trade names “EconOmist” and “Flow-Guide”
Do not use near these materials. When bowl becomes dirty replace are registered at the United States Patent Office.
bowl or wipe only with a clean, dry cloth. Reinstall bowl guard or buy “Auto-Fill”, “Dial-Air”, “Flex-Drain”, “Mainliner” and
and install a bowl guard. Immediately replace any crazed, cracked, “Whirl-Flo” are trade names of the Wilkerson Corporation.
damaged or deteriorated plastic bowl with a bowl or a new plastic bowl
and bowl guard.
WILKERSON products are protected by the
CAUTION
Except as otherwise specified by the manufacturer, this product is
following U.S. patent and patents in other
specifically designed for compressed air service, and use with any countries, additional patents are pending.
other fluid (liquid or gas) is a misapplication. For example, use with or 3,631,878 3,667,493 3,762,224 4,215,790
injection of certain hazardous liquids or gases in the system (such as 4,215,790 3,793,803 4,718,245 3,793,803
alcohol or liquid petroleum gas) could be harmful to the unit or result 3,858,403 D-292-310 D-229-629 4,215,790
in a combustible condition or hazardous external leakage. Before using 4,289,335 4,352,511 4,559,065 4,631,073
with fluids other than air, or for non-industrial applications, or for life 4,689,969 4,696,320 3,889,484 3,945,465
support systems, consult Wilkerson Corporation for written approval. 4,631.073 D-234-848

Customer/Technical Service Tel: (269) 629-2550

Pneumatic Division Fax: (269) 629-2475
Richland, MI 49083