
P550W Series Air Dryer
Installation Guide
This guide covers basic air dryer installation and setup only. Once installation is complete, please
refer to the P550W Series User’s Guide for more advanced setup and confi guration options.
Safety & Warning Information
WARNING!
Internal surfaces may be hot. Use care
when coming into contact with internal
components as there is a potential for
some of these components to become
hot when in operation or standby.
WARNING!
Extreme care should be exercised to
avoid contact with live electrical circuits.
Many procedures performed during
installation of this air dryer require the
equipment to be running, creating a
situation for potential electrical shock.
It is highly recommended that you
remove all jewelry before performing
any procedures.
WARNING!
High Noise. Puregas air dryers are
meant to be installed in an unattended
area and are intended for network
telecommunication facilities (noncustomer premises) only.
CAUTION!
This Air Dryer does not contain an
internal Surge Protection Device (SPD).
If an SPD is required it must be supplied
by the user.
Before You Begin
1. Carefully inspect the unit, including
the shipping box as well as the air dryer,
for ANY DAMAGE CAUSED BY SHIPPING.
If any shipping damage is detected,
it is important to fi le a claim with the
shipping company prior to continuing the
installation procedures.
2. Read the entire Installation Guide to familiarize
yourself with the components and procedures
before performing the air dryer installation.
3. Verify the installation location of the air dryer:
• Well ventilated and free from abrasive
dust or chemicals.
• Ambient temperature is between
40° F and 85° F (optimal).
NOTE: Higher temperatures will
decrease component lifespan.
• Meets the following power
requirements:
• 110 - 125 VAC for
P550W, P550WH, and P550WLP.
• 208 - 253 VAC, 1 phase for
P552W, P552WH, and P552WLP.
• All models require 50 / 60 Hz
with minimum 15 amp service
with a 10 amp slow blow fuse.
IMPORTANT!
Performing procedures not described
in this User’s Guide or installing
components not supplied by PUREGAS
is NOT RECOMMENDED AND MAY VOID
THE WARRANTY.
4. Notify the alarm center of the installation
and potential for alarms during the process (if
applicable).
P012115 - Rev. B

Included Contents
(1) Dryer
(1) Installation Guide (not shown)
Package located inside the dryer:
(1) 120 VAC Power Cord (P550W, P550WLP, P550WH)
(1) 220 VAC Power Cord (P552W, P552WLP, P552WH)
(4) Connector, Male 1/4” MPT (P550WH, P552WH)
(1) Tee Tube Union
(1) Precision Bleed Orifi ce
(1) User’s Guide (not shown)
(1) Mini CD (not shown)
Required Tools and Materials
• Medium adjustable wrench
• Box Cutter
• Cup of soapy water
• 1-inch paint brush (recommended)

Installation Steps
1
• Remove the dryer from box and all shipping
materials.
3
• Check for loose parts, hoses, or wiring.
2
• Open panel latches and remove the front
panel.
4
• Remove the ship-loose contents package.
5
For P550WH and P552WH ONLY:
• Remove the four (4) Outlet Port Plugs.
• Install the four (4) Outlet Port Connectors.
7
• Verify that the dryer is powered OFF.
6
Place the dryer at desired operating
location:
• Set the dryer on a level fl oor.
• Install the dryer on an equipment rack
using optional Universal Rack Mounting Kit
(P011674).
• Install the dryer on a wall using optional
Wall Mounting Kit (P011773).