ADC ES50/50, Service Manual, Page: 10 / 32

10 American Dryer Corp. 450353- 1
SECTION IV
DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
A. CONTROL PANEL
(MICROPROCESSOR)
Lifting the control door will reveal the control
panel assembly. Opening the control panel
will allow access to the major components
which include the computer board and
keypad. The keypad inputs to the computer
what temperature and program has been
selected. The computer controls the entire
operation of the dryer. It accepts inputs and
gives outputs to various parts throughout
the dryer.
B. GLOBAR
The globar is a 120 VAC device. When the Globar meets its peak radiant heat the I-R sensor “infrared sensor”
senses the heat and powers the gas valve.
C. GAS BURNER ASSEMBLY
Gas heated dryers are equipped with a gas burner assembly consisting of two each of a burner tube, gas valve,
Glo-Bar and infrared sensor. The inlet piping enters through the rear of the dryer on the right-hand side (viewing from
the front) and runs to the front of the dryer where the gas valves are located.