DESICCANT

DEHUMIDIFICATION
T E C H N I C A L I N F O R MA T I O N
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Desiccant Dehumidification
Rotor and Cassette
Installation, Operation and
Maintenance Manual

Rotor Source, Inc. | 17444 Opportunity Ave. | Baton Rouge, LA. 70817
Toll Free: 877-ROTORS-1 | Tel: 225-753-1700 | Fax: 225-753-1711
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Introduction
Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications
Desiccant Rotor and Cassette Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation
Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Attachment to Air Handler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ducting to Rotor and Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation
Start Up Procedure Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Start Up & Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Drive System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Measurement of Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Motor Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance, Service and Repair
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rotor Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Seal Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Drive Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rotor Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rotor Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Chain Drive Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Rotor Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacing Seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Rotor Removal and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parts and Drawings
Parts Illustration 100mm and 200-R1 Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parts Information 100mm and 200-R1 Cassettes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Parts Illustration and Information 200mm and 400mm Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
100mm and 200-R1 Rotor General Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
200mm and 400mm Rotor General Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
100mm and 200-R1 Cassette General Arrangement (Unitized) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
200mm and 400mm Cassette General Arrangement (Frame Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Motor Data, Weights Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Material Safety Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

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INTRODUCTION

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Purpose
Rotor Source desiccant rotors and cassettes are used in heat reactivated, as well as passive
desiccant dehumidification systems. Moisture is adsorbed by the desiccant material within the
structure of the media of the rotor, and is then de-sorbed by the heat of reactivation. Two (2)
air streams (see principle of operation) are used in conjunction with the rotor and cassette.
The cassette is designed for 10 years of continuous use (87,600 hours) with minimal required
maintenance. Careful installation and performance of required maintenance items in accordance
with this manual will ensure long life and top performance. This manual is provided to acquaint
you with the cassette so that installation, operation and maintenance can proceed successfully.
Ultimate satisfaction depends on the quality of installation and a thorough understanding of
this equipment. Rotor Source desiccant rotors and cassettes are built around tested engineering
principles and have passed a thorough inspection for quality of workmanship and function.

Components
Desiccant Rotor
The desiccant rotor is a high capacity desiccant media captivated in a perimeter band with
radial spokes. The spokes attach to a central hub with integral sealed ball bearings. The sealed
bearings ride on a solid center shaft with spacer plates attached to the cassette structure with
shoulder screws.

Desiccants
Rotor Source‘s high capacity substrates include HSG silica gel and H4M molecular sieve dessicants.

Rotor Drive System

Drive systems vary by size, see the parts illustrations located in the back of the manual for
the specific type.

100MM and 200-R1 Belt Drive

Smaller cassettes use a timing pulley and belt and are driven by a fractional HP gearmotor.
A pivot arm type spring loaded take-up ensures that the belt is sufficiently tensioned to
engage the drive cleats around the perimeter of the desiccant rotor.

200MM Chain Drive

On larger cassettes, a #40 roller chain and drive sprocket is driven by a fractional HP
gearmotor. The gearmotor is mounted to a pivoting, spring loaded plate. The motor/plate
assembly maintains tension on the roller chain to ensure proper engagement to the perimeter
sprocket on the desiccant rotor.

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100 MM Belt Drive 200 MM Chain Drive

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Rotor
Drive Chain
Spring Loaded
Take-up U Bolt

Belt Tensioner
Spring
Rotor

Base Plate

Air Seals
Rotor seals are made of high temperature Viton rubber designed to provide a long service life.
The seals are intended to seal the perimeter of the rotor on both flanges and dividing seals
contact the face of the desiccant media to seal between the process and reactivation areas.
Inspect the condition of the seals to ensure a positive seal between the rotor faces and metallic
frame structure.

Perimeter and Dividing Seals

Dividing Seals

Perimeter Seal

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SPECIFICATIONS

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Desiccant Rotor and Cassette Specifications
Desiccant Rotor shall be provided by Rotor Source, Inc. and shall conform to the following
specifications:

Media shall be uniform in nature, comprised of corrugated fiberglass with an “in situation”
formed silica gel desiccant. Corrugations shall be 0.059” tall by 0.118” wide, with a wall
thickness of 0.007” + 0.001”. Media shall be nominally 12 lb per cubic foot with “dry”
(reactivated) desiccant concentration of not less than 80% of the total media mass. Not more
than 4% of the media, including face coat, shall be of an organic material. Rotor media is rated
for continuous service between –100 FDB and + 320 FDB. Media must withstand temperatures to
2000 FDB without mechanical failure. Rotor media shall be independently tested in accordance
with ASHRAE guidelines for performance and independently tested in accordance with ASTM
E-84 for flame resistance and smoke production. ASTM E-84 result must be 0/0 for both flame
and smoke rounded indexes. Independent test results must be furnished by the manufacturer
upon request.

Rotor Frame shall be comprised of thick wall “DOM” carbon steel tubing (stainless steel
alternate), with welded 10 gage spokes and welded internal 10 gage media retention strips
(stainless steel alternate). Spoke ends shall terminate with welded heavy duty coupling nuts
for bolt attachment of outer rim. Outer rim shall be manufactured from not less than 14 gage
304 stainless steel. When applicable, 14 gage minimum type 304stainless steel flanges shall be
stitch welded to the outer rim on 4” centers. Flanges shall be additionally sealed to the outer
rim using 400 FDB rated silicone sealant. Rotor Frame shall include non-maintenance sealed
bearings rated for 200,000 hours continuous duty.

Rotor Perimeter shall be equipped with a carbon steel continuous perimeter sprocket
(stainless steel alternate), rated for 87,600 hours of continuous use, and compatible with the
specified drive system.

Desiccant Rotor Cassette shall be provided by Rotor Source, Inc. and shall conform to the
following specifications:

Cassette Frame shall be manufactured from welded 304 stainless steel tubing. All welds shall
be reasonably ground and dressed for appearance. Structural welds shall be continuous and
non-structural welds shall be on 4” centers. Cassette face panels shall be 304 stainless steel
and welded in place. Cassette motor drive base plate shall be of 304 stainless steel and shall
attached to the cassette via a bolted ½” shaft. Rotor shaft shall be manufactured from 4140
Cold Rolled steel (stainless steel alternate) and shall be bolted to the cassette via oversized
Allen head socket type shoulder screws. Rotor movement on the drive shaft shall be prevented
by the use of two (2) machined anti rotation plates, which shall additionally prevent the rotor
shaft from turning.

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Specifications Continued

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Rotor Seals shall be of “twin contact” design and manufactured from Viton material. Seals shall
be rated for 87,600 hours of continuous use. Seals shall not require adjustment during their
operable lifetime, or rotor removal for replacement.

Rotor Drive shall include a parallel shaft gear reducer with hardened steel gears and drive
motor suitable for both 50 and 60 hz operation. Motor to be TEFC type rated IP 54 minimum.
Cast aluminum motor gear case shall be permanently lubricated. Gear Reducer drive shall be
equipped with a #40 chain hardened carbon steel ANSI drive sprocket (stainless steel alternate),
nickel plated corrosion resistant drive chain and spring type automatic chain tensioning device.
Automatic tensioner shall have manual backup. Drive Base Plate shall be stainless steel.

100 mm drive shall incorporate a timing belt which engages teeth formed within the perimeter
seal retainer and driven by a self contained gear motor with appropriate timing pulley for
proper rotational speed. Belt tension shall be accomplished by a self adjusting spring loaded
tensioner.

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INSTALLATION

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Location
Dehumidification rotors should be located in cassettes similar to those provided by Rotor
Source, Inc. Customer manufactured cassettes should securely support the rotor, minimize
rotor movement (other than rotational) along the shaft, drive the rotor with minimum force
exerted on the outer band of the rotor, and should provide for sealing in between process and
reactivation air streams. Contact the factory at the cover address with questions or comments
on rotor cassette construction. Note-rotors should be equipped with thrust type bearings if
designed for horizontal mounting. Contact the factory at the cover address if the rotor is to be
mounted in the horizontal position.

Rotor Source Dehumidification rotor cassettes may be located within a customer supplied air
handler, within a ducted system or machinery room, or as a “stand alone” component with the
proper exterior covers, insulation and weatherproofing. Cassette location should ensure that
the dehumidification rotor and drive are protected from the elements or a direct impingement
stream from cooling coil or humidifier, and should include sufficient structure to adequately
support the cassette from distorting during transit or operation. Note-cassettes should be
equipped with thrust type bearings for horizontal mounting. Contact the factory at the cover
address if the cassette is to be mounted in the horizontal position.

Attachment to or within the Air Handler

Dehumidification Cassettes should be securely mounted in the customer supplied air handler
as specified in location, above. Mounting may be by bolting, riveting, screwing or welding.
Internal partition attachments to the cassette face may also be by bolting, riveting, screwing or
welding. Note that the cassette must be installed with care: when drilling, exercise caution not
to damage rotor seals, rotor face or rotating parts. When welding, ensure that seals and rotating
parts are protected from the heat of welding. Weld in locations away from seals and moving
parts. Cassette structure should be insulated to prevent condensation on the metal surfaces of
the cassette. Access doors should be provided to allow for cassette and drive maintenance, as
well as rotor removal. Note - partitions must not block rotor shaft bolts. All attachment within
the customer supplied air handler should be additionally sealed to prevent loss of dry air from
the process air stream or leakage of moist air from the reactivation air stream. Attachment
should result in the cassette mounted without distortion of the frame of the cassette. Cassette
faces on all six (6) “planes” should be square within 1/16 inch, such that the gap between the
rotor and the cassette faces are equal to within 1/8” at all points around both faces of the rotor
and cassette. Distortion of the cassette from improper mounting may result in substantially
unequal clearance between the rotor face and the cassette. This can cause excessive drive torque
requirement (reducing the life of the drive), uneven seal wear and reduced seal or media life.

Ducting to Rotor and Cassette

All ducting used within customer supplied air handlers or to the cassette as a stand alone
component should be vapor tight, insulated, and should be sealed using silicone or alternate
silicone free sealant. Ducting may be attached by bolting, riveting, screwing or welding. Note
that the ducting must be installed with care: when drilling, exercise caution not to damage

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rotor seals, rotor face or rotating parts. When welding, ensure that seals and rotating parts

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are protected from the heat of welding. Weld in locations away from seals and moving parts.
Cassette structure should be insulated to prevent condensation on the metal surfaces of the
cassette. Access doors should be provided to allow for cassette and drive maintenance, as well
as rotor removal. Note-installed ducting must not block rotor shaft bolts. All attachment
to the cassette should be additionally sealed to prevent loss of dry air from the process air
stream or leakage of moist air from the reactivation air stream. Attachment should result in
the cassette mounted without distortion of the frame of the cassette. Cassette faces on all six
(6) “planes” should be square within 1/16 inch, such that the gap between the rotor and the
cassette face is equal to within 1/8”.

Cassette Wiring Diagrams

Rotor Source dehumidification cassettes use gear motors as per the parts information. Wiring
diagrams are affixed to the cassette panel adjacent to the gear motor.

Installation Guidelines
Rotor Source cassettes are designed to be located within a customer supplied air handler.

Cassette installation should ensure that the rotor and drive are protected from the elements
and includes sufficient structure to adequately support the cassette frame from distorting
during transport and operation.

Access doors should be provided to allow for cassette and drive maintenance, as well as rotor
removal. At a minimum, the full height of the drive end of the cassette must be accessible for
maintenance and service.

Provide clearance to adjacent walls or equipment to provide a minimum of one rotor diameter
from the opening of cassette frame.

Reactivation duct attachment points to the cassette should be positioned not to block access
to the center shaft support area (shaft bolts) of the frame. Verify heat source (gas and electric)
is a minimum of 1 rotor diameter (or 24”) from face of rotor. Steam or hot water coils can be
located in closer proximity to the rotor as long as adequate air distribution is available.

Cassette attachment within an air handler may be by bolting, riveting, screwing or welding.
Internal partition attachments to the cassette face may also be by bolting, riveting, screwing
or welding. Note that the cassette must be installed with care: when drilling, exercise caution
not to damage rotor seals, rotor face or rotating parts. When welding, ensure that seals and
rotating parts are protected from the heat of welding. Weld in locations away from seals and
moving parts. All attachments within the air handler should be additionally sealed to prevent
leakage between the air streams. Attachment should result in the cassette mounted without
distortion of the frame of the cassette. Cassette faces on all six (6) “planes” should be square
within 1/16 inch, such that the gap between the rotor and the cassette faces are equal to
within 1/8” at all points around both faces of the rotor and cassette. Distortion of the cassette

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from improper mounting may result in substantially unequal clearance between the rotor face

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and the cassette. This can cause excessive drive torque requirements, causing wear to drive
components, seals, and rotor.

Note: Adjustment of the rotor position may be required at installation and checked at start-up to
ensure that the rotor face is parallel to the cassette frame and face panels.mSee Dehumidification
Operation, Maintenance, and Repair.

OPERATION
Start-up Procedure Check List
This start-up procedure is provided to assist in proper commissioning
of Rotor Source dehumidification cassettes.

Inspection
Cassette mounted securely and sealed between adjacent air streams ________

Access to drive system and center support shaft/bolts ________

Rotor centered within cassette frame ________

Seals contact perimeter and face of rotor ________

Drive motor and pulley/sprocket secure ________

Drive belt/chain properly tensioned ________

Verify proper supply voltage to motor ________

Start-up
Proper rotor direction of rotation ________

Proper set up of drive motor controller (VFD if applicable) ________

Establish design airflow through process and react air streams ________

Proper operation of system controls (react controls/limits) ________

Re-check drive belt/chain tension and adjust as necessary ________

*Refer to Dehumidification Cassette Installation Guidelines and

Operation-Maintenance-Repair Manual for additional information

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OPERATION

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Start Up and Limits
Start up consists of having both the proper balanced flow and temperature through both
process and reactivation air streams, as well as rotation of the wheel. At start up, all standard
inspections (see inspections) should be performed to ensure the cassette is operating properly.
Of particular importance is the alignment of the rotor in the cassette, and drive system
operation. Maximum Limits are 350 FDB Operating Temperature/Recommended Safety Set Point
and 1500 FPM velocity.

Flow
Air volume flow (Standard 75% dry air flow and 25% reactivation air flow is shown) are for two
(2) air streams in counter-flow directions. Contact the factory at the cover address for co-current
flow operation.

Flow Diagram
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In the above diagram, “Process” flow passes through the unit, where the desiccant media
structure removes moisture to dry the air stream. Simultaneously, heated reactivation airflow
drives moisture from the desiccant media structure, where it is subsequently exhausted to
an ambient location. The unit’s drive system rotates the wheel at the pre-determined speed
to provide for a continuous process. Seals located around the perimeter of the rotor face and
between the process and reactivation air streams seal the unit to ensure that the dried process
air and moisture laden reactivation air remain separated.

Drive System Operation

The drive system operates as follows: With power applied, the gearmotor rotates the drive
sprocket (pulley) which rotates the drive chain (belt). The drive chain (belt) engages the rotor
perimeter sprocket (belt teeth) providing rotation.

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Measurement of Performance

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Refer to the Principle Of Operation schematic below for location of readings. At each of the
following locations, perform measurement of Dry Bulb Temperature, Dew Point and Air Volume flow:

1. Entering Process Inlet, Leaving Process Outlet

2. Entering Reactivation Inlet, Leaving Reactivation Outlet

Additionally, measure dry bulb temperature at the reactivation heater outlet, and time rotor
speed of rotation. Lastly, measure process and reactivation air pressure drop and drive motor
amperage.

Compare all measurements against the DSELECT software program results. Results should agree
within a few percent (likely measurement error) of graph and software performance readings.
In the event of substantial (>5%) difference between measured and predicted results, re perform
measurements. Note that common measurement and calculation errors are:

1. Process Leaving dew point is inaccurately determined by measuring wet bulb (or RH) and
calculating dew point. In many cases, the leaving process air is so dry that even slight measurement
errors in dew point (or RH) will have significant results. If possible use a chilled mirror dew point
sensor for all dew point readings.

2. Turbulence in air streams causes variance in all readings. Take an average reading in a transverse
across the face of the rotor in order to minimize variance due to turbulence.

3. Heat and mass transferred do not balance. The amount of heat gain in BTUH on the process side
must match the heat loss in BTUH on the reactivation side. Also, the amount of moisture removed
on the process side must match the
Principle of Operation amount of moisture gained on the
reactivation side.
Reactivation
Reactivation If mass and heat transfer do bal-
Air Outlet Heater
Air Inlet
ance, it is likely that the read-
ings obtained are correct. Refer to
the troubleshooting section of this
manual for additional actions.
Cassette Divider & Seals

Process Air Process Air

Inlet Outlet

Desiccant Rotor
Drive and Belt

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Troubleshooting

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In the event that a mass and heat balance was achieved following the measurement procedure on
page 5, and performance still does not match (is > 5% difference) graph and software predictions,
follow the chart below to determine and correct the cause.

Observed Trouble Inspection Corrective Action

Rotor Does Not Turn Power Not On Energize
Check Rotor Free to Rotate Determine Cause From Other Inspection
Check Drive Motor Operational Replace Drive Motor/Check Wiring
& Capacitor
Check Seal Clearance Check Rotor Alignment/Seal Position
Check Bearings Free to Rotate Replace Bearings
Check Rotor Perimeter Sprocket Engagement Adjust or Replace
Check Drive Tension Spring Adjustment Adjust Tension Spring
Rotor Turns, But Drying Perform Measurement of Performance Determine Cause From Other Inspection
Performance Is Poor
Check Seal Clearance Adjust or Replace seals
Perform Plug Sample Send Plug to Factory
Bad result plug sample Replace Rotor As Necessary
High Process Outlet Check Seal Clearance Check Rotor Alignment/Seal Position
Temperature
Check Rotor Speed Contact Factory
Low Reactivation Check Seal Clearance Check Rotor Alignment/Seal Position
Outlet Temperature
Check Rotor Speed Contact Factory
Check Heated Temperature Adjust to Setpoint

For trouble not covered by the chart above, contact the factory at the cover address.

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Motor Troubleshooting

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Variable frequency drives
For gear motors operated by variable frequency drives, we suggest that the drive be bypassed
and the motors be operated on line voltage. This will verify that the gear motor, not the
frequency drive is at fault.

Caution: Operation of VFD's on TENV motors below 10 hz can cause permanent damage to windings.
Do not operate below 10hz.

Short or overload trips

Verify trip limit of variable frequency drives are set at the motor nameplate rating at a
minimum (up to 1.25 x nameplate) to prevent nuisance trips upon starting.

Shorts or intermittent trips may occur if water enters the junction box of the motor. This
may be caused by conduit running from the control enclosure (exposed to ambient or high
humidity) through a cold air stream to the motor junction box. The resulting condensation can
build to a point where it causes a temporary short or in some cases corrosion and failure of the
motor. Damage from water exposure cannot be covered as warranty. Should the conduit need
to be located in such an area, it is recommended that the conduit be internally sealed at the
control enclosure and also at the motor junction box.

Please contact Rotor Source with questions or for troubleshooting assistance.

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MAINTENANCE, SERVICE AND REPAIR

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Routine Maintenance and Inspection
The desiccant rotor and cassette require little in the way of routine maintenance. Periodic inspections
are required. Following the schedule below should result in years of trouble free operation.

Routine Maintenance Schedule

Frequency Maintenance Item
At Start Up Inspect Rotor Face, Seals & Drive
After 1 week Inspect Rotor Face, Seals & Drive
Twice Yearly (1st Year) Inspect Rotor Face, Seals & Drive
Once Yearly Inspect Rotor Face, Seals & Drive
Pressure Drop >1.25 x New Clean Rotor
Performance < 95% of New Perform Measurement of Performance and Troubleshoot

Rotor Inspection
Carefully inspect the face of the desiccant rotor for signs of discoloration, damage, or clogging
from contamination. Normally the desiccant media will be a medium gray color. Through use,
some normal contamination build-up occurs, and the coloration will change to brown. If the
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face has a pink coloration, this would indicate that the face has been exposed to excessive
temperatures (425° F or higher). If the rotor face has been damaged, the damaged areas will
show up as light tan spots. Contact Rotor Source if overheating or damage is found.

Occasionally some minor separations will occur within the desiccant media. These separations
are strictly cosmetic and will not adversely affect performance. If separations are found, verify
that the desiccant media is still secure within the rotor framework by pressing lightly on the
media face. No movement should occur. To repair the cosmetic separations, simply fill with
100% RTV and remove excess. See “Rotor Cleaning” and “Rotor Repair Procedures”.

Seal Inspection
Rotor seals are made of high temperature Viton rubber designed to provide a long service life.
The seals are intended to seal the perimeter of the rotor on both flanges and dividing seals
contact the face of the desiccant media to seal between the process and reactivation areas.
Inspect the condition of the seals to ensure a positive seal between the rotor faces and metallic
frame structure. The seals should be pliable, intact and should lightly contact the flanges and
face of the desiccant media. A small amount of black residue from the seals will occur after
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extended use and is normal. If large amounts of residue are evident, closely inspect the seals
for excessive wear, especially the dividing seals between process and reactivation. If excessive
wear is evident, the seals should be scheduled for replacement at the next service interval.
Also inspect to ensure a good seal exists between the metallic structure of the cassette and
interconnecting ductwork. Any significant leakage in these areas affects overall performance
and should be sealed.

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Drive Inspection

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The drive system supplied on the dehumidification cassettes is designed for long life and minimal
maintenance. The rotor drive system is the most critical component in the dehumidification
cassette. Damaged media and seals will still allow for some moisture removal, however if the drive
system is not properly maintained and fails, the desiccant media will no longer remove moisture.

Inspect the condition of the drive sprockets and perimeter sprockets, as well as alignment
between the two sprockets. Check to ensure the sprockets are secure to the motor shaft and
rotor. Rotation should be smooth with no binding of the chain.

Proper chain tension is established by the compressed height of the springs on the motor
mounting plate (See Drive Spring Compressed Height). Too little tension will result in the chain
slipping on the drive sprocket. If this occurs, significant wear will be evident on the teeth of
the motor sprocket. Too much tension will damage the outboard bearing of the gearmotor.

Rotor Cleaning
Periodically, the rotor may need cleaning from accumulated dust and debris. Generally, air
handlers are equipped with air pressure drop monitoring devices, which indicate pressure drop
through the rotor. If the air pressure drop exceeds 125% of the “new” pressure drop (with the
correct airflow measured), the rotor should be cleaned by the following methods:

1. Preferred Method - With the air handler secured, clean & dry 100 psi air should be directed
into the rotor (as per the picture below) while personnel simultaneously vacuum the opposite
side of the rotor to catch dust and debris. A standard shop vacuum, equipped with a rubber
hose adapter is typical. The air nozzle admitting the 100 PSI air should never come closer than
1" to the face of the rotor. Be careful not to damage the rotor face with extreme air pressure
or with the metal body of the air nozzle. Clean thoroughly until residue no longer comes from
rotor. Appropriate confined space entry requirements (as applicable) should be observed when
entering the air handler.

2. Water Wash Method - The rotor may be removed from the

cassette and washed with non alkaline water. Essentially,
the rotor is “dipped” into a suitable tank, and the water
allowed to drain from the rotor. Subsequently, the rotor
should be dried using 600 feet per minute velocity 200
degree (Fahrenheit) air until dry. Since wash water
impurities may contaminate the desiccant surface of
the rotor, and frequently a suitable drying oven is not
available, this method is not recommended. Contact the
factory for additional discussion prior to cleaning the
rotor by this method.

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Rotor Alignment

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Desiccant dehumidification cassettes are shipped fully assembled from Rotor Source, including
dehumidification rotor, seals and drive system. The rotor and drive system are carefully aligned
within the cassette frame. The rotor is supported by a central shaft and shaft bolts which
pass through a clearance hole in the vertical center support member of the cassette frame.
Alignment of the rotor is maintained by the rotor shaft position (vertical and horizontal)
within the cassette. This position may be adjusted by loosening the shaft bolts, aligning the
rotor to its desired position within the cassette frame, and re-tightening the shaft bolts. Small
wooden wedges, inserted between the rotor perimeter and rotor seal are sufficient to align the
rotor to the desired position.

Should rotor or sprocket misalignment be evident in the field as a result of transport, the
following procedures apply to troubleshooting and correcting the alignment. Please note that
this rotor alignment must be correct prior to attempting any adjustment to the factory location
of the perimeter sprocket mounted on the outer band of the dehumidification rotor.

1. Verify that the rotor is improperly aligned within the framework by checking the gap
in-between the rotor flange and cassette panels where the perimeter seals are attached.
Misalignment will be evidenced by a smaller gap at one edge of the rotor from the other. This
may be witnessed in a vertical or horizontal plane.

2. Operate the drive system and verify the gap is consistent during rotation. If the gap is
consistent, misalignment is the cause. If the gap changes during rotation, it may be run out of
the rotor around the central axis or a run out of the perimeter flange of the rotor.

3. Correct the misalignment by loosening the center shaft bolts and adjusting the rotor position.
Small wooden wedges, inserted between the rotor perimeter and rotor seal are sufficient to
align the rotor to the desired position. Position the rotor such that equal gaps exist between
the rotor flange and cassette panels. After adjustment, operate the drive to ensure that the
gap is consistent during rotation.

4. If run out is evident (change of gap spacing during rotation) verify if the rotor band or flange is
causing the variation. The band position would indicate the amount of run out, the flange position
can be adjusted perpendicular to the band manually with a slotted tool, at the thickness and width
of the flange.

If an adjustment is made in the position of the rotor within the frame, the location/alignment of
the perimeter sprocket must be checked in relationship to the cassette panels and drive sprocket.
If adjustment is necessary, the following procedures apply:

1. Operate the drive system and check the position of the perimeter sprocket in
relationship to the drive sprocket and a fixed spot on the cassette frame. The perimeter
sprocket should track with a consistent gap between the frame. To adjust position,
it will be necessary to loosen or possibly remove the attachment screws holding the
sprocket to the rotor band.

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and re-secure with the attachment screws. Repeat this process as required to establish
a consistent gap and alignment with the drive sprocket. A minimum of three or four
attachment screws per bracket are required to properly secure the sprocket. If only two
attachment screws have been used, additional screws must be installed to prevent rotation
of the sprocket around it’s centerline.

Upon completion of the perimeter sprocket alignment, the drive chain and sprocket engagements
should be smooth with consistent vertical chain alignment. Some vibration of the rotor may be
evident from friction generated by the perimeter seals. This should be mild and will not affect
the operation of the drive system.

The dividing seals separating the reactivation area should also be checked to ensure proper
contact with the face of the rotor. Normally the gap between the rotor face and seal mounting
angle should be approximately 3⁄4”.

Chain Drive Adjustment

Compression springs are used to properly tension drive system. The resulting compressed heights
allow for more than sufficient tension on the chain without exceeding the motor overhung load
capacity. Two springs are used in the drive assembly. During assembly of the cassette drive system,
spring height is to be set at the values shown in the table below. If performing service activity on
cassettes, the compressed height values should also be checked. When making adjustments, the
spring nearest the drive sprocket should always be tightened first to prevent twisting of the motor
plate. Should a twist occur in the motor plate from compressing the springs, the spring furthest
from the drive sprocket may be relaxed slightly to eliminate the twist.

Drive Spring Compressed Height*

Height Spring Diameter Motor Cassette Models
1 7/8" 7/8" BGLM12-240SC1C C-550 Through 1070
1 3/4" 7/8" BGLM15-240SD1C C-1220 Through 1525
1 5/8" 7/8" BGLM18-240SE1C C-1730 Through 2190
2" 1 1/4" BGLM18-240SE1C C-2438 Through 3050

Adjusting Nut
3/8-16
*(minimum)
Drive spring compressed height
includes overall height of spring
and retainers
Over compressing spring may result in
Height premature motor failure
2 springs per assembly
A

DE C B
CL

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Rotor Repair

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Small gaps and imperfections can be repaired in the field. For damaged or severely contaminated
media, the rotor can be sent to Rotor Source for repair or complete media replacement as required.

Media shrinkage, separation, gaps at spokes or perimeter band

All gaps can be filled with clear Silicone RTV adhesive. Adhesives such as Dow 734 or GE 118
with minimum 350-400°F temperature rating are recommended. To fill gaps, carefully apply
RTV adhesive into gaps and remove excess with a putty knife or similar object so that the
finished surface is flush with the media face.

Small dents or imperfections in the media face

Small dents or scratches in the media face can be repaired one of two ways. For very small spots,
application of a special urethane face coating available from Rotor Source will cover light areas
and re-harden the face of the media. Allow to dry overnight. For deeper scratches or dents,
RTV adhesive may be applied to the effected area. Remove excess with a putty knife or similar
object so that the finished surface is flush with the media. Allow to dry overnight. Grey RTV
will better hide the repair area than clear RTV.

Small Dent and Scratch Repair

Outer Band

Fill Gaps

Scratches/Dents
Paint or Fill w/RTV

Spokes

Media Face

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Large dents or damaged areas

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For repair of large damaged areas, it will be necessary to remove the affected area and replace
the media with a “plug” or “patch” (Contact Rotor Source for repair media).

Remove the effected area with a router and cutting bit to a depth of at least 1”. Blow excess
dust from the repair area using compressed air. Carefully fit a new section of media to the cut-
out area, tapering the sides slightly so that a force fit is required. Apply RTV adhesive to the
perimeter of the routed area, as well as a bead in the routed face approximately every 3-4”.
Carefully press the patch into place using a small block of wood and a hammer. Tap the patch
until it bottoms out in the repaired area. Using a drywall saw or similar tool, carefully cut
the patch height to protrude slightly above the face of the media. Using a sanding block with
medium grit drywall screen, carefully sand the patch flush with the face of the original media.
Blow excess dust from the repaired area and coat with Acrylic Urethane paint available from
Rotor Source. The paint may be applied by spraying or a brush. If a brush is used to paint the
effected area, blow the flutes clean with compressed air. Allow to dry overnight.

Large Damage Repair

Outer Band

Repair Area

Damaged Area

Spokes

Media Face

Repair Patch
Tapered Edges

Repair Area Repaired Area

1" Deep Min. Cut/Sand flush

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Replacing Seals

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Air seals are attached with RTV silicone adhesive. Dividing seals are attached to metal angles
which can be removed from the cassette without removing the rotor. Simply remove the sheet
metal screws attaching the seal angle and remove from the cassette. The rotor will need to
be removed to replace the perimeter seals. Remove the desiccant rotor (See Rotor Removal)
and pull the perimeter seal from the cassette panels. Clean up any residual adhesive from the
cassette panels. Lay out the new seal, cut one end square and apply a bead of RTV (1/8”-3/16”
diameter) into the small groove in the seal. Press the groove over the sheet metal edge of the
cassette panel and press into place. Continue working around the perimeter of the sheet metal
until the seal joins together. Trim the seal at a 45° angle with approximately 1⁄2” overlap on
the fingers. Note the seal angle removed and shown for clarity on the photo below.

Perimeter and Dividing Seals

Perimeter Seal

Dividing Seal
and Angle
Removed
Dividing Seal
and Angle

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Rotor Removal and Replacement

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1. Secure the air handler and observe applicable
3
safety precautions regarding confined space
entry and electrical tag out.

2. Determine if the rotor will be removed from

the drive side of the cassette (requires drive
system removal) or the opposite side of the
cassette. If the rotor is to be removed from
the drive side of the cassette, disassemble the
drive system, referring to the photographs on
page 5, as follows:

a. Remove electrical connections for the

drive motor.
b. Unbolt and remove both tension spring
adjustment nuts, top and bottom spring
retainers and tension springs.
c. Tilt drive plate up and tilt retention spring
U-Bolt under away from the drive plate.
d. Remove the drive plate pivot shaft by
removing the push nut from one (1) end of
the drive plate pivot shaft.
e. Unwrap chain from gear motor drive
sprocket, and pull drive plate and motor 4
out of the unit.
3. Once the drive system is disassembled and
removed, or if removing the rotor from the side
of the cassette opposite the drive, support the
rotor with a ratchet strap of appropriate capacity
per the picture #3. Do not over tighten the
strap at this time as it is just being used to
gently support the rotor.
4. At the center shaft of the rotor, loosen
and remove both shaft end bolts. Gently cassette frame center shaft spacer plate
slide the rotor a few inches towards the side
it will be removed from (see photo 4). Be
sure that the ratchet strap described in 3.,
previous, is tightened as necessary to support
the rotor when removing the shaft end bolts.

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6. After removing both shaft end bolts and sliding the rotor a few inches towards the removal
side of the cassette, carefully loosen the ratchet strap and allow the rotor to gently slide to the
bottom of the cassette, onto the wooden blocking. Slide the shaft and shaft spacer blocks out
of the rotor. Disconnect the ratchet strap from around the cassette, and re-route the top of the
strap over the rotor, but below the cassette top.
7. Using the strap by holding both ends, gently pull the rotor out of the cassette. Alternatively,
the drive chain can be used in lieu of the strap. Be careful not to damage seals or the
perimeter sprocket while sliding the rotor out
of the cassette. Remove angle mounted seals 8
as necessary.
8. Replace the rotor using the reverse procedure. center
Again, be sure not to damage seals while sliding shaft
the rotor back into the cassette. Reinstall drive
as necessary. See "Drive Adjustment" section
on page 11.

Note construction of the shaft and shaft spacer

blocks as shown in photo 8.

Belt Drive Rotor Removal

Rotor removal from belt drive systems is similar. simply remove tensioner and drive motor, remove
rotor shaft bolts, and slide rotor from casing. A wooden 2x4 can be used underneath the rotor to
support the rotor for shaft bolt removal.

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PARTS AND DRAWINGS

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Dehumidification Cassette Parts Illustration 100mm & 200-R1 Cassettes

100mm & 200-R1 Cassettes

8
1
9
10

5 4 6

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 Dehumidification Cassette Parts Information
100mm and 200-R1 Cassettes
1-Rotor R-220-100 R-320-100 R-440-100 R-550-100 R-660-100 R-770-100 R-550-200-R1 R-770-200-R1
2-Perimeter Seal Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source
VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01
3-Divider Seal, 2ea. Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source
VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01 VSS-01
4-Drive Motor Grainger Grainger Grainger Grainger Grainger Grainger Grainger Grainger
2Z805 2Z805 2Z805 6Z906 6Z906 6Z906 6Z906 6Z907
5-Drive Pulley 14XL037-6FA4 20XL037-6FA5 28XL037-6FA4 18XL037-6FA5 21XL037-6FA5 24XL037-6FA5 21XL037-6FA5 20XL037-6FA5
6-Drive Belt 320XL037NG 460XL037NG 608XL037NG 736XL037NG 888XL037NG 1020XL037NG 736XL037NG 1020XL037NG

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7-Drive Band, 2ea Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source
DB-220 DB-320 DB-440 DB-550 DB-660 DB-770 DB-550 DB-770
8-Tensioner Ass’y Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source Rotor Source
BT-100 BT-100 BT-100 BT-100 BT-100 BT-100 BT-100 BT-100
9-Spring* McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr
96605K28 96605K28 96605K28 96605K28 96605K28 96605K28 96605K28 96605K28
10-Roller** McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr McMaster Carr
8625K35 8625K35 8625K35 8625K35 8625K35 8625K35 8625K35 8625K35

NOTES: * Springs are shipped in packages of 5 each

** Roller Material is 6' in length. Fabrication required.

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200mm & 400mm Cassettes
2

Dehumidification Cassette Parts Information

200mm and 400mm Cassettes
1-Rotor 2-Perimeter Seal 3-Divider Seal 4-Drive Motor 5-Drive Sprocket 6-Drive Chain
R-550-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-770-200 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM12-240SC1C 6L835 6L073
R-550-400 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-770-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM12-240SC1C 6L835 6L073
R-965-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-965-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM12-240SC1C 6L835 6L073
R-1070-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-1070-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM12-240SC1C 6L835 6L073
R-1220-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-1220-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM15-240SD1C 6L838 6L073
R-1525-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-1525-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM15-240SD1C 1L113 6L073
R-1730-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-1730-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM18-240SE1C 1L123 6L073
R-1940-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-1940-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM18-240SE1C 1L131 6L073
R-2190-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-2190-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM18-240SE1C 1L138 6L073
R-2438-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-2438-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM18-240SE1C 6L853 6L073
R-2743-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-2743-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM18-240SE1C 6L863 6L073
R-2896-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-2896-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM18-240SE1C 1L143 6L073
R-3050-200 Rotor Source Rotor Source Brother W.W. Grainger W.W. Grainger
R-3050-400 VWS-01 VWS-01 BGLM18-240SE1C 6L876 6L073

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Dehumidification Rotor General Arrangement

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100mm & 200-R1
Rotor Diameter-mm x Depth 220-100 320-100 440-100 550-100 660-100 770-100 550-200 770-200
A (Outer Band Dia.-inches) 8.76 12.69 17.42 21.75 26.08 30.41 21.75 30.41
B (Rotor Depth) 3.937 3.937 3.937 3.937 3.937 3.937 7.874 7.874
No. of Spokes 2 2 2 4 4 4 4 4

6004-2RS
Bearing

1.75" Hub

20mm Shaft

See following page for information about parts labeled above.

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 Dehumidification Rotor General Arrangement
200mm and 400mm
Rotor Diameter-mm 550 770 965 1070 1220 1525 1730 1940 2190 2438 2743 2896 3050
A (Outer Band Dia. in) 21.65 30.32 37.99 42.13 48.03 60.04 68.11 76.38 86.22 95.98 107.99 114.02 120.08
B (Outer Flange Dia. in.) 23.5 32.16 39.84 43.97 49.88 62.88 70.95 79.22 88.98 98.74 110.75 116.78 122.84
C (Hub Dia.-inches) 1.75 1.75 3 3 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
D (Shaft Dia.-inches) .625 .625 1 1 1 1.375 1.772 1.772 1.772 1.772 1.772 1.772 1.772
E (Bearing) Z99R10 Z99R10 Z99R16 Z99R16 Z99R16 6307-2RS 6309-2RS 6309-2RS 6309-02RS 6309-2RS 6309-2RS 6309-2RS 6309-2RS
F (Bolt Size) 1/4-20 1/4-20 1/4-20 1/4-20 1/4-20 3/8-16 3/8-16 3/8-16 3/8-16 3/8 -16 3/8-16 3/8-16 3/8-16
G (200mm Depth) 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874 7.874

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G (400mm Depth) 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75 15.75
No. of Spokes 4 4 4 4 4 4 8 8 12 12 12 12 12

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100mm & 200-R1
Rotor Diameter-mm 220 320 440 550 660 770 550 770
Rotor Depth-mm 100 100 100 100 100 100 200 200
A (inches) 13.5 17 22 26 30 34 26 34
B (inches) 5.75 7.13 9.38 12.13 14.49 16.75 12.13 16.75
C (inches) 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
D (inches) 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
E (inches) 6.54 6.54 6.54 6.54 6.54 6.54 10.37 10.37
F (inches) 9.13 9.13 9.13 9.13 9.13 9.13 13.62 13.62
G (inches) n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 13.25 17.25
Process Area (ft2) .20 .42 .81 1.27 1.83 2.50 1.27 2.50
React. Face Area (ft2) .20 .42 .81 1.27 1.83 2.50 1.27 2.50

D C B

E CL

F A

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 Dehumidification Cassette General Arrangement Frame Series
200mm & 400mm
Rotor Diameter-mm 550 770 965 1070 1220 1525 1730 1940 2190 2438 2743 2896 3050
A (inches) 27.2 35.8 43.5 48.1 54 67 76.1 84.4 94.2 106 118 124.1 130.1
B (inches) 13.6 17.9 21.7 24.1 27 33.5 38.1 42.2 47.1 53 59 62 65
C (inches) 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.5 1.5 1.5 2 2 2 3 3 3 3
D 200mm Depth 12 12 12 12.5 12.5 12.5 13.5 13.5 13.5 15.5 15.5 15.5 15.5
D 400mm Depth 19.8 19.8 19.8 20.3 20.3 20.3 21.3 21.3 21.3 23.3 23.3 23.3 23.3
Process Area (ft2) 1.92 3.76 5.90 7.26 9.43 14.74 18.97 23.85 30.39 37.67 47.68 53.18 58.95
React. Face Area (ft2) .64 1.25 1.97 2.42 3.14 4.91 6.32 7.95 10.13 12.56 15.89 17.73 19.65

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Motor Data
Size Motor HP Voltage Phase Frequency Full Load Amps
220-100 2Z805 1/400 115 1 60 0.4
320-100 2Z805 1/400 115 1 60 0.4
440-100 2Z805 1/400 115 1 60 0.4
550-100 6Z906 1/90 115 1 60 0.8
660-100 6Z906 1/90 115 1 60 0.8
770-100 6Z906 1/90 115 1 60 0.8
550-200-R1 6Z906 1/90 115 1 60 0.8
770-200-R1 6Z907 1/90 115 1 60 0.8
550-200 BGLM12-240SC1C 1/50 115 1 60 0.33
770-200 BGLM12-240SC1C 1/50 115 1 60 0.33
965-200 BGLM12-240SC1C 1/50 115 1 60 0.33
1070-200 BGLM12-240SC1C 1/50 115 1 60 0.33
1220-200 BGLM15-240SD1C 1/30 115 1 60 0.45
1525-200 BGLM15-240SD1C 1/30 115 1 60 0.45
1730-200 BGLM18-240SE1C 1/20 115 1 60 0.62
1940-200 BGLM18-240SE1C 1/20 115 1 60 0.62
2190-200 BGLM18-240SE1C 1/20 115 1 60 0.62
2438-200 BGLM18-240SE1C 1/20 115 1 60 0.62
2743-200 BGLM18-240SE1C 1/20 115 1 60 0.62
2896-200 BGLM18-240SE1C 1/20 115 1 60 0.62
3050-200 BGLM18-240SE1C 1/20 115 1 60 0.62

Weights/Dimensions
Size Rotor Weight Cassette Wt Basic Dim’s
220-100 4.4 30 13.5x13.5x9.5
320-100 7.3 35 17x17x9.5
440-100 11.7 40 22x22x9.5
550-100 17.9 45 26x26x9.5
660-100 23.8 50 30x30x9.5
770-100 30.6 55 34x34x9.5
550-200-R1 42 66 26x26x10.38
770-200-R1 74 92 34x34x10.38
550-200 45.3 110 27x27x12
770-200 82.4 180 36x36x12
965-200 120.5 245 43x43x12
1070-200 140.1 305 48x48x12.5
1220-200 170.5 400 54x54x12.5
1525-200 256.0 620 67x67x12.5
1730-200 366.9 795 76x76x13.5
1940-200 435.3 1000 84x84x13.5
2190-200 578.7 1275 94x94x13.5
2438-200 681.8 1530 106x106x15.4
2743-200 819.8 2000 118x118x15.5
2896-200 893.7 2200 124x124x15.5
3050-200 971.2 2475 130x130x15.5

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LIMITED WARRANTY

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Seller warrants to the original Purchaser of its Desiccant Dehumidification & Energy Recovery
Rotors and Cassettes ("Products"), subject to the enclosed exclusions and conditions, that the
Products will be free from defects in materials and workmanship as described herein.

Rotor and Cassette metallic structure, including hub, shaft, spokes, perimeter band,
cassette sheet metal and tubing structures (as applicable) are warranted for a period of sixty
(60) months from the date of shipment, and are specifically warranted, in addition to being
free of defects in material and workmanship, for the following:

1. Structures including welds and base materials shall not fail due to corrosion from normal
ambient sources (corrosive industrial environments are excluded).

2. Structures shall not fail due to normal operating pressures and subsequent developed stresses.

Media and Substrate are warranted for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date of
shipment, and are specifically warranted, in addition to being free of defects in material and
workmanship, for the following:

1. Material will not fail due to exposure of saturated (100% relative humidity) air streams.

2. If installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, media shall
perform as per data published by the manufacturer.

Additional Components such as rotor bearings, seals, belts, chains, sprockets, drive
motors and controls (as applicable) are warranted for a period of twelve (12) months from
the date of shipment, and are specifically warranted, in addition to being free of defects in
material and workmanship, for the following:

1. Equipment shall not fail due to insufficient torque and/or duty for selected application.

2. Material shall not wear to the point of failure, within the period, from normal operating
stresses.

Seller’s sole obligation under this Limited Warranty, is to repair or replace, at its option, free
of charge to the original purchaser (except as noted), F.O.B. the Seller’s factory, any Product
determined by the Seller (in its sole discretion) to be defective. Seller’s Limited Warranty
excludes defects, failures and reduced performance caused, either directly or indirectly,
by improper installation, abuse, misuse, misapplication, improper maintenance, lack of
maintenance, negligence, accident or normal deterioration, including wear and tear. This Limited
Warranty additionally shall not apply to failures, defects or reduced performance, resulting
either directly or indirectly, from any use or purpose other than desiccant dehumidification
and or energy recovery (as applicable), or from exposure to corrosive environments (liquid
or gaseous) or liquid water, in the form of impingement from a moving air stream. This
Limited Warranty additionally excludes damages due to natural disasters and Force Majure.
This Limited Warranty does not include costs for transportation (including without limitation,

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parts or equipment, premiums for overtime, or labor for performing repairs or replacement to
equipment in the field. Seller is not responsible for damages during transport of any product
to or from Seller’s location.

THE OBLIGATION AND LIABILITY OF THE SELLER UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES
NOT INCLUDE LOSSES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECULATIVE, INDIRECT, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, RESPECTIVE OF THE FORSEEABILITY OF ANY SUCH DAMAGES. THIS
LIMITED WARRANTY IS PROVIDED EXCLUSIVELY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF PRODUCTS
AND MAY NOT BE TRANSFERRED OR ASSIGNED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE
SELLER. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF, AND SELLER HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS,
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND THERE
ARE NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF. In no
event shall the Seller’s liability to Purchaser hereunder, or in any respect of the transactions
contemplated hereby, whether direct or indirect, exceed the amount paid by the Purchaser in
respect of the products from which any such liability is said to arise.

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Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

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Rotor Source Inc., HSG silica gel dehumidification rotor - media sizes 50 mm to 5000 mm diameter
and 50 mm to 500 mm depth.
General Information
Item Name Desiccant rotor media
Company Name Rotor Source, Inc.
Company Street 17444 Opportunity Ave.
Company City Baton Rouge
Company State Louisiana
Company Zip Code 70817
Company Info # 225-753-1700
Company Emergency # 225-753-1700
Date Prepared 18 Aug 1999
Prepared By S.K. Goland
Unit of Issue Each
Type of Container Monolithic Substrate
Net Unit Weight 16 LBS./ per CUFT
Identity Information
Proprietary Yes
Ingredient Silica Gel 82%, 7 Micron Glass Fiber 16%, Face Coating 2%
OSHA PEL 80 MG/ M3 / SiO2
ACGIH TLV 10 MG/ M3
Physical/Chemical Characteristics
Appearance Dry white/gray corrugated structure
Odor None
Specific Gravity 2.1
Solubility in H2O Insoluble
Ph 2.8
Fire and Explosion Hazard data
Description Non-Flammable
Extinguish using Not Applicable
Reactivity Data
Stability Yes
Condition to Avoid None Specified
Materials to Avoid Reacts w/ HF
Hazardous Decomp None specified
Health Hazard Data
Route of Entry Inhalation Yes when degraded
Route of Entry Skin No
Route of Entry Ingestion No
Health Hazard Low potential for adverse health effects. Product can be considered a nuisance
dust when degraded. In degraded form (dust) can act as drying irritant to
mucous membranes and skin in cases of severe exposure.
Carcinogenicity- NTP No
Carcinogenicity- IARC No, non respirable
Carcinogenicity- OSHA No

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Explanation PER MSDS this product and its components are not listed on IARC/ NTP/
OSHA Carcinogens lists.
Symptom Overexposure In degraded form (dust). Drying & irritation of mucous membranes and
skin in cases of severe exposure.
Emergency First Aid For degraded form (dust) Eyes- immediately wash w/ large amounts water,
occasionally lifting upper and lower eyelids. Seek medical attention. Skin-
wash w/ soap and water. Ingest- material will pass through body normally.
Inhale-Remove to fresh air.
Precautions for Safe
Handling & Use
Steps if Released Sweep or vacuum, flush to sewer
Waste Disposal Contains no toxic chemical in excess of applicable minimus concern as
specific under 313 of title III SARA. Dispose in approved landfill to Fed./
State/Local regulations. Cover promptly to avoid blowing dust.
Handling Avoid prolong exposure to dust in degraded form.
Other No known adverse effect on Aquatic environment- insoluble and non-toxic.
Control Measures
Respiratory Protect Use approved NIOSH/ MSHA dust mask when handling in degraded form.
Ventilation None Specified.
Protective Gloves See other protective equipment
Eye Protection See other protective equipment
Other Protect Equip Wear long sleeves and close knit cotton gloves w/ tight wristlets when
handling in degraded form.
Hygenic Practices Wash hands w/ soap & water after handling.
Transportation Data
Dot/ IATA/ IMO Not Regulated, Non Hazardous Material
Other Per MSDS, Not classified as Hazardous Material
Disposal Data
Classification Not classified as hazardous material
Disposal Dispose in approved landfill to Fed./ State/ Local regulations. Cover
promptly to avoid blowing dust.
Label Data
Label Required None Required

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