
DK50-10
08/2017 - 11 - NP-DK50-1_08-2017-MD
7. PRODUCT FUNCTIONALITY
Compressor (Fig. 1)
The compressor aggregate (1) draws in air through an inlet filter (8) and compresses it through a check
valve (3) into an air tank (2) from which the appliance draws compressed air. If the pressure in the air tank
drops to the switching pressure, the pressure switch (4) turns on the compressor and the compressor
supplies compressed air to the air tank until it reaches the switch off pressure, at which time the compressor
switches off. The pressure hose is vented through the relief solenoid valve (13) once the compressor unit is
shut off. The safety valve (5) prevents the pressure in the air tank from rising above the maximum allowed
value. The drain valve (7) drains condensate from the air tank. Compressed, oil-free filtered air is stored in
the air tank ready for use.
Condensate must be drained from the air tank at regular intervals (see Chapter 18).
Compressor with membrane dryer. (Fig. 3)
The compressor aggregate (1) draws in air through an inlet filter (8) and compresses it, feeding it to the
cooler (14) through the filter (15) to the dryer (9) and the dry, clean air is then fed through the check valve
(3) into the air tank (2). A portion of the air bypasses the dryer with the captured moisture, which is
manifested as a gentle stream of air along the body of the dryer (9). Condensate from the filter is
automatically drained at regular intervals into the vessel via the condensate drain solenoid valve (16). The
dryer ensures continuous drying of the compressed air. The drain valve (7) drains condensate from the air
tank when drying performance is checked. Compressed, oil-free filtered air is stored in the air tank ready for
use.
The compressor with dryer requires no operator. The pressure vessel does not need to be drained.
Compressor with condensate and filtration unit (Fig. 2)
The compressor aggregate (1) draws in air through an inlet filter (8) and compresses it through a check
valve (3) into an air tank (2). Compressed air from the air tank flows through a cooler (10) that cools the
compressed air. The condensed moisture is trapped in the filter (11) and automatically separates as
condensate (12) into the vessel. Compressed, oil-free filtered air is ready for use.
Condensate must be drained from the air tank at regular intervals (see Chapter 18).
Compressor enclosure
The soundproof enclosure is compact and allows sufficient cooling air exchange. The design makes it
suitable for in-office installations in a way that blends in with other furniture. The fan under the compressor
aggregate ensures sufficient cooling for the compressor and runs with the compressor motor or when the
temperature switch is activated at temperatures above 40 °C.
Make sure that nothing impedes the free flow of air under and around the compressor.
Never cover the hot air outlet on the top back side of the case.
If placing the compressor on a soft floor such as carpet, create space for ventilation
between the base and floor or the box and floor, e.g. underpin the footings with hard
pads.
The 10 bar compressor model is equipped with an hour meter (Fig. 4).