Page 2 - Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future Reference; “IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER”; Information; obtained from your local gas supplier on the instructions; must be; posted in a; Important; FOR YOUR SAFETY
Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future Reference American Dryer Corporation products embody advanced concepts in engineering, design, and safety. If this product is properly maintained, it will provide many years of efficient, trouble free and, most importantly, safe operation. ONLY qualified...
Page 3 - (Occupational Safety and Health Administration); CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE DRYER(S).; CAUTION; DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.; DO NOT; DO NOT; USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES.; Proposition 65; WARNING
WARNING UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch,or heat safety circuit ever be disabled. IMPORTANT YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND THE GASSUPPLY OR THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS OR GUARDS AREREMOVED FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW ACCESS FOR C...
Page 4 - Dryer; will; exposed to water or weather.; IMPORTANT
WARNING The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or servicepanels removed. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT. IMPORTANT PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/orspecified in the installation manual included with the dryer. WARNING DRY...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents SECTION ISAFETY PRECAUTIONS .............................................................................................................................. 2 SECTION IISPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................... 4...
Page 6 - SECTION I; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; For your safety, the information in this manual; service panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.; Dry only water washed fabrics.; EXPLOSION
2 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 SECTION I SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WARNING: The dryer must never be operated with any of t...
Page 7 - UNDER; WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT SHOULD THE DRYER; must not be; WARNING: YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 3 7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the heating unit area, exhaust ductwork, and inside the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined fromexperience at each location. WARNING: The collection of lint in...
Page 8 - SECTION II; SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION; Electric; Steam dryers
4 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 11 5 lb 5 2 . 1 6 k g TUMBLER DIAMETER 4 2 ” 1 0 6 .6 8 c m TUMBLER DEPTH 4 1 - 1 /4 ” 1 0 4 .7 8 c m TUMBLER VOLUME 3 3 . 1 0 c u ft 9 3 7 . 2 9 L TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR 3 /4 hp 0 .5 6 k W BLOWER/FAN MOTOR 3 hp 2 .2 4 k W DOOR OPENING (D...
Page 9 - Specifications – Gas, Electric, and Steam
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 5 Specifications – Gas, Electric, and Steam NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.
Page 10 - B. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
6 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 B. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1. Dryer Front View Illus. No. Description 1 Microprocessor Control and Keypad Panel Assembly (controls) 2 Control (top access) Door Assembly 3 Main Door Assembly 4 Lint Door Assembly 5 Lint Drawer 6 Wire Diagram (located behind control ...
Page 12 - SECTION III; INSTALLATION PROCEDURES; A. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
8 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 SECTION III INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Installation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In the absence of these codes, the installation must conform to applicable American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1- LATEST EDITI...
Page 13 - B. UNPACKING AND SETTING UP; ALL; illustration above
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 9 IMPORTANT: Dryer must be installed in a location/environment in which the ambient temperature remains between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C). B. UNPACKING AND SETTING UP Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and optional shipping box) from dryer. ...
Page 14 - The dryer
10 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 2. The V-belts are disconnected from the basket drive motor for shipping. Reconnect V-belts, using the following instructions, before starting the dryer. a . Remove hardware holding back (belt) guard and remove guard from dryer. b. Lay one (1) belt into motor shea...
Page 15 - M U S T; b e i n s t a l l e d o n t h e d r y e r ’ s; BEFORE; location venting is connected to the dryer.; THIS EXHAUST DUCT TRANSITION PIECE; FIRE HAZARD; and will; VOID; the manufacturer’s warranty.; is; that this joint be taped; other duct joints to prevent
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 11 WARNING An exhaust duct transition piece is shipped inside of the dryer’st u m b l e r a n d M U S T b e i n s t a l l e d o n t h e d r y e r ’ s exhaust duct, with the hardware provided, BEFORE location venting is connected to the dryer. THIS EXHAUST DUCT TRANSITION PI...
Page 16 - C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS; should be; Bulkhead facing; D. FRESH AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
12 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Even though a 12-inch (30.48 cm) clearance is acceptable, it is recommended that the rear of the dryer bepositioned approximately 3 feet (0.91 meters) from the nearest obstruction (i.e., wall) for ease of installation,maintenance, a...
Page 17 - E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS; This dryer produces combustible lint and
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 13 Air supply (make-up air) must be given careful consideration to ensure proper performance of each dryer. An unrestricted source of air is necessary for each dryer. An airflow of 2,100 cfm (cubic feet per minute) (59.5 cmm[cubic meters per minute]) must be supplied to eac...
Page 19 - use screens, louvers, or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust; DUCT SIZE
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 15 Outside Ductwork Protection To protect the outside end of the horizontal ductwork from the weather, a 90° elbow bent downward should be installed where the exhaust exits the building. If the exhaust ductwork travels vertically up through the roof, it should be protected ...
Page 20 - cannot; is not; provided with a back draft damper. When exhausted into a multiple
16 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 IMPORTANT: For extended ductwork runs, the cross section area of the duct can only be increasedto an extent. Maximum proportional ductwork runs cannot exceed 20 feet (6.09 meters) more than the original limitations of 20 feet (6.09 meters) with two (2) elbows.When...
Page 21 - F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION; must conform
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 17 If it is not feasible to provide separate exhaust ducts for each dryer, ducts from individual dryers may bechanneled into a “common main duct.” The individual ducts should enter the bottom or side of the main ductat an angle not more than 45° in the direction of airflow ...
Page 22 - The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.; exactly; Any damage done to dryer; ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
18 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and the requirements stipulated inthis manual, can result in personal injury or component failure. NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY. Each dryer should be connec...
Page 25 - For personal safety and proper operation, the dryer
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 21 b. Electric Models ONLY For electric models made to operate at 208 VAC, 230/240 VAC, the electrical input connection is madeinto the terminal block located at the upper rear area of the dryer. For electric models made to operateat 380 VAC, 416 VAC, 440 VAC, or 480 VAC, t...
Page 26 - TYPE OF GAS; NATURAL; must meet; ADC; IS NOT; MUST BE
22 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 TYPE OF GAS NATURAL LIQUID PROPANE Manifold Pressure* 3.5 inches W.C. 8.7 mb 10.5 inches W.C. 26.1 mb In-Line Pressure 6.0 - 12.0 inches W.C. 14.92 - 29.9 mb 11.0 inches W.C. 27.4 mb IMPORTANT : Failure to isolate or disconnect the dryer from supply as noted can c...
Page 28 - The dryer and its individual shutoff valve
24 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 A 1/8” N.P.T. plugged tap, accessible for a test gauge connection, must be installed in the main gas supply line immediately upstream of each dryer. IMPORTANT: Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of natural and liquid propane (L.P.) gases must be used. IMP...
Page 29 - H. STEAM INFORMATION; Steam Damper Air System Connections; Coil failure due to improper pH level will VOID THE WARRANTY.; OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 25 H. STEAM INFORMATION It is your responsibility to have ALL steam plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to ensure that the installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes. IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with the requirements sti...
Page 31 - illustration below
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 27 b. Air Connections Air connections to system – 1/4” Quick Connection c . No air regulation or filtration is provided with the dryer. External regulation and filtration of 80 psi (5.51 bar) must be provided. It is suggested that a regulator and filter gauge arrangement be...
Page 32 - I. WATER INFORMATION; CHECK LOCAL CODES AND PERMITS; It is your responsibility to have; plumbing connections made by a qualified
28 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 6. Steam Damper Air Piston (Air Control) Operation Adjustment Although the damper operation was tested and adjusted prior to shipping at 80 psi (5.51 bar), steam damperoperation must be checked before the dryer is put into operation. Refer to page 33 for instructi...
Page 33 - should not be; must
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 29 Flexible 1/2 feeds must be provided to avoid damage to electric water solenoid valve by vibration. IMPORTANT: Flexible supply line/coupling must be used. Solenoid valve failure due to hard plumbing connections WILL VOID WARRANTY. If the rear area of the dryer, or the wat...
Page 34 - Typical Water Supply; OPTIONAL MANUAL BYPASS; will be
30 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 Typical Water Supply OPTIONAL MANUAL BYPASS Provisions are made in the dryer’s fire suppression system for the installation of an optional manual bypass.Depending on the model dryer, the connections for the manual bypass are made at the “T” or “three way” fittingl...
Page 35 - times. If the main electrical; J. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION AND START-UP; NOTE: LINT DRAWER MUST BE ALL THE WAY IN PLACE TO ACTIVATE SAFETY; SWITCH OTHERWISE THE DRYER WILL NOT START.
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 31 The manual ball cock shutoff valve must be located outside of the dryer at a distance from the dryer where it is easily accessible. 3. Electrical Requirements No independent external power source or supply connection is necessary. The 24 volt power to operate thefire sup...
Page 36 - K. PREOPERATIONAL TEST; drastically reduced and premature; During the purging period, check to be sure that; gas shutoff valves are open.
32 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 K. PREOPERATIONAL TEST ALL dryers are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory. However, a preoperational test should be performed before the dryer is publicly used. It is possible that adjustments have changed in transit or due to marginal locat...
Page 38 - L. PREOPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS; cancelled and returned to the “READY” state.; DUAL TIMER DRYERS
34 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 L. PREOPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. The light emitting diode (L.E.D.) display reads “READY” (no cycle in progress). 2. Press the letter on the keypad corresponding to the cycle desired (i.e., key “D”). NOTE: “0-40” WILL REQUIRE THE “START/ENTER” KEY TO BE PRESSED AF...
Page 39 - REVERSING TIMER SPIN/DWELL ADJUSTMENTS; M. SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS; SHUT OFF external gas supply shutoff valve; SHUT OFF external (location furnished) shutoff valve; TIMING LEGEND
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 35 REVERSING TIMER SPIN/DWELL ADJUSTMENTS Timer models have an electronic reversing timer in the electrical service box, which is located in the upper leftrear area of the dryer. Both the Dwell (Stop) Time and the basket (tumbler) Spin Time are adjustable by mode selection ...
Page 40 - SECTION IV; SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION
36 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 SECTION IV SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION A. SERVICE Service must be performed by a qualified trained technician, service agency, or gas supplier. If service is required, contact the reseller from whom the ADC equipment was purchased. If the reseller cannot be contacte...
Page 41 - SECTION V; WARRANTY INFORMATION; A. RETURNING WARRANTY CARDS; C. RETURNING WARRANTY PARTS
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 37 SECTION V WARRANTY INFORMATION A. RETURNING WARRANTY CARDS Before any dryer leaves the ADC factory test area, a warranty card is placed on the back side of the main door glass. These warranty cards are intended to serve the customer; we record the individual installation...
Page 43 - SECTION VI; ROUTINE MAINTENANCE; Dryer produces combustible lint and; SUGGESTED CLEANING SCHEDULE
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 39 SECTION VI ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A. CLEANING A program and/or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from various areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the ductwork system. The frequency of cleaning can best bedetermined f...
Page 44 - WARNING: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK COULD; OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION
40 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 90 DAYS Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas. Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment. Clean any lint that may have collected in and around the blower motor casing openings. ...
Page 45 - SECTION VII; DATA LABEL INFORMATION; American Dryer Corporation; serial number
113202 - 10 www.amdry.com 41 SECTION VII DATA LABEL INFORMATION When contacting American Dryer Corporation , certain information is required to ensure proper service/parts information from ADC . This information is on the data label located on the left side panel behind top/access control door. When...
Page 46 - SECTION VIII; PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK; illustration
42 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 SECTION VIII PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 1. Phase 7 Microprocessor Controller (Computer) Models a . Upon completing installation of the replacement microprocessor controller (computer) board, reestablish power to the dryer. b. Start th...
Page 48 - SECTION IX; MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS; Discontinue power to dryer before attempting to reset hi-limit.
44 American Dryer Corp. 113202 - 10 SECTION IX MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS A. PHASE 7 This dryer was manufactured with a manual reset burner hi-limit thermostat, which is monitored by the Phase 7computer. If the burner hi-limit is open prior to the start of the drying cycle, the dryer ...