Van Air Systems SG-23 User Manual
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DISPOSABLE CARTRIDGE SG-23
FOR IN-LINE DESICCANT DRYER MODEL ID15/SW
AND MINI DRYER MODEL MD4/SW
VAN AIR PART NUMBER: 26-0888
August 2008
432-00160-B
WHEN TO REPLACE CARTRIDGE:
Crystals in cartr idge as seen through sight window of
housing will change from blue to pink when silica gel in cartridge
is saturated with moisture. Install fresh cartridge when cr ystals
turn to pink.
WARNING
BEFORE INSTALLING NEW CARTRIDGE, READ THE
FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY.
REPLACING OLD CARTRIDGE:
Close inlet and outlet shutoff valves (and open bypass if
1.
provided); or lock out all compressed air supply to dryer
housing.
Slowly open ball valve on bottom of housing and allow unit to
2.
depressurize completely.
WARNING
DO NOT REMOVE BOWL FROM DRYER HEAD UNTIL
VESSEL IS COMPLETELY DEPRESSURIZED.
3.
Grasp bottom portion of housing (Bowl) with one hand and
turn clamp knob with the other to loosen. Slide clamp down
and off vessel.
4.
Remove used cartridge from head and discard the cartridge.
5.
Remove new cartridge from packaging.
6.
Push new cartridge onto boss of dryer head.
7.
Reinstall bowl and clamp. Make sure that the bowl is tight
against the head and the o-ring is correctly seated in the
groove.
8.
Close the ball valve and slowly pressurize the vessel. If any
leaks occur, depressurize vessel completely and correct the
problem before repressurizing.
DRYER WITH CARTRIDGE
HEAD
INLET
1/2" NPT
CLAMP
BOWL
VIEW FROM BOTTOM OF DRYER HEAD
O-RING
GROOVE
A
1/4" BALL VALVE
B
OUTLET
1/2" NPT
SIGHT
WINDOW
SG-23 SILICA GEL
CARTRIDGE
BOSS (INSTALL CARTRIDGE
HERE)
2950 Mechanic Street
Lake City, PA 16423-2095
Phone: 814-774-2631
Fax: 814-774-3482
www.vanairsystems.com
2950 Mechanic Street, Lake City, PA
consulted for specific requirements.
16423-2095
Phone: 814/774-2631
Or 800/840-9906
Order Fax: 814/774-3482
Corporate Fax: 814/774-0778
E-mail: vanair@vanairsystems.com
www.vanairsystems.com
U.S. Department of Labor Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (non-
mandatory form)
May be used to comply with OSHA’s
Hazard Communication Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1200. Standard must be
Material Safety Data Sheet
Section 1 – Chemical Product Information Date Prepared: May 1, 2000
Product: Silica Gel (Indicator & Non-Indicator)
Indicator (Sorbead Blue); Non-Indicator (Sorbead R, H, WS & 22)
O
11
Part No.: 33-0105, 33-0243 thru 33-0247, 33-0248, 33-0249, 33-0315, 33-0316,
E
33-0317 & 38-0106
Section 2 – Hazardous Ingredients/Identity Information
Hazardous Components Other Limits
(Specific Chemical Identity/Common Name(s)) OSHA PEL ACGIH TLV Recommended % Optional
Silica, Amorphous, SiO
(CAS No. 7631-86-9) 6 Mg/mm
Alumina, AL
2O3
2
3
(No Hazard) 96.5
(CAS No. 1327-36-2) (No Hazard) 3.0
Cobalt Chloride, CoCL
(Indicator Only)
2
(CAS No. 7646-79-9) Harmful 0.5
The synthetic aluminosilicate in this product is amorphous and does not contain any crystalline forms. It
should not be confused with crystalline silica or any other naturally occurring forms that normally contain
crystalline silica.
Section 3 – Physical Chemical Characteristics
Boiling Point: Not applicable.
Specific Gravity (Water=1): Not applicable.
Vapor Pressure (mm Hg): Not applicable.
Melting Point: >1,000
o
C
Vapor Density (Air=1): Not applicable.
Solubility in Water: Insoluble.
Evaporation Rate (Butyl Acetate=1): Not applicable.
Appearance and Odor: Indicator = blue (dry) or pink (wet) odorless beads – 3.5 mm diameter.
Non-Indicator = brown or white odorless beads – 3.5 mm diameter.
Section 4 – Fire and Explosion Hazard Information
Flammable Properties
Flash Point: Not applicable.
Method Used: Not applicable.
Flammability Limits
LEL: Not applicable.
UEL: Not applicable.
Fire Fighting Instructions: Non-flammable.
Extinguishing Media: As necessary for surrounding fire.
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: When handling near flammable gases or vapor take precautionary
measures against static discharges.
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