ADC AD-444, Installation Manual

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4 American Dryer Corp. 112174-7
Safety Precautions ___________________
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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.
The dryer must never be operated with any of the
back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed.
Personal injury or fire could result.
Keep dryer area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it
is in operation.
Purchaser/user should consult the local gas supplier for
proper instructions to be followed in the event the user smells
gas. The instructions should be posted in a prominent
location.
What To Do If You Smell Gas:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in your building.
• Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
Dryers must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Although the manufacturer produces a very versatile dryer,
there are some articles that, due to fabric composition or
cleaning method, should not be dried in it.
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WARNING
Dry only water washed fabrics. Do not dry articles
spotted or washed in dry cleaning solvents,
combustible detergents, industrial chemicals, or “all
purpose” cleaner. Explosion could result.
Do not dry rags or articles coated or contaminated
with gasoline, kerosene, oil, paint, or wax. Explosion
could result.
Do not dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or
flammable solvents will create a fire hazard.
Do not use heat for drying articles that contain
plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or similarly textured
rubber materials. Drying in a heated tumbler may
damage plastics or rubber and also may be a fire
hazard.
The possible presence of residual quantities of aggressive
or decomposed chemicals in the load may produce damage
to the machine and harmful fumes.
A program should be established for the inspection and
cleaning of lint in the burner area, exhaust ductwork, and
area around the back of the dryer. The frequency of
inspection and cleaning can best be determined from
experience at each location.
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WARNING
The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust
ductwork can create a potential fire hazard.
For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local codes and/or the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada,
the Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990
or LATEST EDITION.
NOTE: Failure to electrically ground the dryer properly will
void the warranty.
Under no circumstances should the dryer door switch, lint
door switch, or heat safety circuit ever be disabled.
!
WARNING
Personal injury or fire could result should the dryer
door switch, lint door switch, or heat safety circuit
ever be disabled.
This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning
solvents or fumes.
Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the drying cycle
has been completed.
!
WARNING
Articles left in the dryer after the drying and cooling
cycles have been completed can create a fire hazard.
CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection
when servicing controls. Wiring errors cause
improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper
operation after servicing.
Read and follow all caution and direction labels attached to
the dryer.
For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the
dryer must not be operated with a load less than sixty-six
percent, 20 lb (9.1 kg) of its rated capacity.
!
WARNING
You must disconnect and lockout the electric supply
and the gas supply or the steam supply before any
covers or guards are removed from the machine to
allow access for cleaning, adjusting, installation, or
testing of any equipment per OSHA standards.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be installed in a location/
environment, which the ambient temperature remains
between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).