D1 Dryer — setup and first assembly

This guide covers unboxing, assembly, and first-time setup of the D1 pellet dryer. The D1 arrives partially disassembled and packaged in a wooden crate. Assembly requires no special skills but you will need a cordless drill.

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Physical description

The D1 is a compact vertical pellet dryer built on an aluminum profile frame with a sheet-metal enclosure.

Feature	Description
Frame	Aluminum profile structure, silver/grey
Body panels	Grey sheet metal, ventilation grille on rear panel
Pellet tank	Cylindrical transparent acrylic tank, horizontal orientation, mounted on the side of the frame
Blower module	Red molded plastic, mounts to the frame via 4 screws
Outlet tube	Grey corrugated flexible tube, connects blower output to the hopper inlet
Mobility	4 red caster wheels (2 fixed, 2 swivel with brake)
Control panel	Front-mounted, red top bar, small embedded display, touch or push-button controls

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What’s in the box

The D1 ships in a wooden crate (OSB board, branded with the Ginger logo in orange). Inside the crate you will find:

• The D1 dryer frame with tank — horizontal on the pallet, wrapped in protective plastic film
• A cardboard accessories box containing:
  • Red blower module (wrapped in bubble wrap)
  • Grey corrugated outlet tube (pre-bent, approximately 1 m)
  • Power cable (black, coiled)
  • 4 red caster wheels
  • Ziplock bag with all screws and hardware needed for assembly
  • Quick-start card (printed, pink/white, showing assembly steps)

Note

All screws and fasteners needed for the assembly are included in the ziplock bag. No additional hardware is required.

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Tools required

• Cordless drill / screwdriver — required to mount the blower module screws
• Scissors or side cutters — to cut the white zip-ties that secure the tank during shipping

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Assembly — step by step

1. Open the wooden crate

   Use a cordless drill (or screwdriver) to remove all screws from the crate lid. Also remove the screws from the center beams. Lift and remove the top and side panels.

   The D1 frame (horizontal, with tank still wrapped) is on the wooden pallet inside.

2. Unpack the accessories box

   Locate the cardboard box inside the crate. Open it and lay out all parts: blower module, corrugated tube, power cable, casters, and the ziplock bag with screws.

3. Tip the frame onto its side to attach the casters

   With the frame still horizontal on the pallet, tip it so one side of the base frame is accessible. This makes it easier to attach the wheels without needing to lift the full unit.

4. Attach the 4 red caster wheels

   Take the casters from the accessories box and the screws from the ziplock bag. Screw each caster into the threaded inserts at the 4 corners of the base aluminum profile. Hand-tighten first, then firm up with the drill.

   

   Tip

   Tipping the frame on its side first (rather than trying to reach under the unit when it is upright) makes attaching the casters significantly easier.

5. Stand the D1 upright

   Once all 4 casters are attached, stand the D1 upright on the casters. It should roll freely on a flat floor.

6. Cut the white zip-ties from the tank

   The cylindrical transparent tank is secured to the frame with white zip-ties for transport. Use scissors or side cutters to cut all of them. Be careful not to scratch the transparent tank.

7. Mount the red blower module

   Retrieve the red blower module. It mounts to the side of the frame next to the tank, using 4 screws from the ziplock bag.

   • Position the blower on its bracket against the frame
   • Use the cordless drill to drive in all 4 screws
   • Be careful not to overtighten — the blower housing is plastic and the tank is nearby

   

8. Connect the corrugated outlet tube

   Attach the grey corrugated tube to the outlet port of the blower module. Route it toward the G1 hopper inlet. The tube uses a push-fit or friction connection — ensure it seats fully.

9. Connect the power cable

   Plug the black power cable into the D1 power socket (rear or side panel). The other end connects to a standard power outlet.

   

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First power-on

1. Ensure the casters are locked (press the brake lever on the swivel casters)
2. Plug the power cable into a wall outlet
3. The control panel display on the front will light up
4. Set the desired temperature using the control panel buttons
5. Set the drying timer if available on your firmware version
6. Load pellets into the tank through the top opening

The D1 will begin heating. Allow it to reach the target temperature before trusting the reading — warm-up takes approximately 5–10 minutes.

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Connecting to the G1 hopper

The D1 can feed dried pellets directly into the G1 hopper via the corrugated tube:

1. Position the D1 beside or behind the G1 printer
2. Route the grey corrugated outlet tube from the D1 blower module to the inlet of the G1 hopper system
3. Ensure all tube connections are airtight — any gap reduces vacuum efficiency in the G1 feeding system
4. If using the D1 as an inline dryer and feeder, the D1 outlet should be at the same height or higher than the hopper inlet

Caution

The G1 vacuum pump pulls pellets through the corrugated tube. Any leak in the connection between the D1 and the hopper will reduce suction efficiency. Check all joints before starting a print.

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Recommended temperature settings

Use the same settings as for any other pellet dryer. The D1 control panel accepts temperature in degrees Celsius.

Material	Target temp	Duration
PETG / PCTG	60–65°C	3–5 h minimum; up to 24 h for visibly wet pellets
rPLA recycled	55–65°C	4–6 h
PLA virgin	60–65°C	2–3 h
PP / Nylon	80°C	4–6 h

Caution

Do not exceed 65°C for PETG. Above this temperature, pellets begin to soften and aggregate (stick together). Aggregated pellets block the feeding system and must be discarded.

Full temperature guidance and rationale: Dryer — temperature settings.

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Basic maintenance

• Ventilation grille: keep the rear panel grille clear — do not press the D1 flush against a wall
• Blower motor: if the blower feels hot to the touch (painful to hold briefly), check that the outlet tube is not kinked or blocked
• Tank cleaning: empty the tank fully between materials to avoid cross-contamination
• Screws: check blower mounting screws after the first week of use — vibration can loosen them slightly

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Related notes

• D1 Dryer overview
• Dryer — temperature table, general dryer guidance, third-party dryer models
• Dryer best practices
• Hopper
• Hopper suction problems
• PETG foaming and moisture
• Loading pellets