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WARNING

The dryer

must never be

operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service

panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.

IMPORTANT

PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/
or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.

WARNING

DRYER

MUST

NEVER

OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN

IN PLACE, EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.

Dryer

must not be

installed or stored in an area where it

will

exposed to water or

weather.

The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area.

IMPORTANT

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)

Summary of Contents for AD-285

Page 1: ...sseur de gaz depuis un voisin Suivez les instructions du fournisseur Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur de gaz appelez le service des incendies L installation et l entretien doivent tre assur...

Page 2: ..._______________________________________________________ Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or the ADC factory When ordering replacement parts from the factory you can FAX your order...

Page 3: ...DO NOT DRY MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper operat...

Page 4: ...uded with the dryer WARNING DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER SCREEN IN PLACE EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED Dryer must not be installed or stored in an area whe...

Page 5: ...irements 11 F Electrical Information 16 G Gas Information 20 H Preparation for Operation and Start Up 24 I Preoperational Test 25 J Preoperational Instructions 26 K Shutdown Instructions 28 SECTION IV...

Page 6: ...SECTION VII DATA LABEL INFORMATION 34 SECTION VIII PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 35 SECTION IX SENSOR ACTIVATED FIRE EXTINGUISHING S A F E SYSTEM 38...

Page 7: ...ny electrical switch c DO NOT use any phone in your building d Clear the room building or area of ALL occupants e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s i...

Page 8: ...hould the dryer door switch lint drawer 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...

Page 9: ...80V 1 3 2 3 4w 50 60 Hz APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 455 lb 206 4 kg APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 500 lb 226 8 kg AIRFLOW 60 Hz 375 cfm 11 cmm 50 Hz 313 cfm 8 85 cmm HEAT INPUT 72 000 Btu hr 18 144 kcal hr E...

Page 10: ...6 American Dryer Corp 113235 5 NOTE ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation Specifications...

Page 11: ...d or needed The lock can be turned with any key a screwdriver a small coin or any small sharp object For coin operated dryers the MK 100 master key for both the control door and lint door should be ma...

Page 12: ...l refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements in Section D 5 Clearance provisions must be made from combustible construction as noted in this manual refer to Dryer Enclosure Requirements in Section C 6 Pro...

Page 13: ...48 cm minimum 24 inches 60 96 cm is suggested for ease of maintenance NOTE Air considerations are important for proper and efficient operation Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall However a 1...

Page 14: ...However they must be set up in such a manner that the make up air is distributed equally to the dryers The dryer must be installed with provisions for adequate combustion and make up air supply EXAMP...

Page 15: ...ws or other obstructions which will collect lint When adding ducts the ducts to be added should overlap the duct to which it is connected ALL ductwork joints must be taped to prevent moisture and lint...

Page 16: ...galvanized sheet steel not less than 26 gauge 0 0195 inches 0 50 mm thick SINGLE DRYER VENTING IMPORTANT For exhaust duct runs over 40 feet 12 meters a minimum size of 10 inches 25 4 cm must be used...

Page 17: ...outside outlet Illus B If the length of the duct run or quantity of elbows used exceeds the above noted specifications the cross section area of the ductwork must be increased in proportion to the nu...

Page 18: ...increasing before each individual 8 inch 20 32 cm duct is added refer to Illus C below and Illus D on page 15 Illus C Horizontal venting must not exceed 35 feet 10 7 meters this calculation compensate...

Page 19: ...onnected to one 1 main common duct with a vertical run NOTE Distance between dryer single ducts being connected to the main common duct must be a minimum of 28 1 2 72 39 cm dryer width Ductwork should...

Page 20: ...dryer must be connected with copper wire only DO NOT use aluminum wire it could create a fire hazard The copper conductor wire cable must be of proper ampacity and insulation in accordance with electr...

Page 21: ...tion the dryer must be grounded Provisions are made for ground connection in each dryer at the electrical service connection area s a G R E Y R D R E P S N O I T A C I F I C E P S E C I V R E S L A C...

Page 22: ...ed to each dryer a Single Phase 1 Wiring Connections Hookup The electrical input connections on ALL single phase 1 gas dryers are made into the rear service box located at the upper left area of the d...

Page 23: ...A ground lug is provided in the rear electrical box to connect your service ground FOR 110V APPLICATIONS FOR 208 240V APPLICATIONS Single Phase Electrical Lead Connections Black Positive White or Red...

Page 24: ...IRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT DUE TO FAILURE OF ISOLATING OR DISCONNECTING THE GAS SUPPLY AS NOTED 1 Gas Supply The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard National Fuel Gas Co...

Page 25: ...essure tap must be a consistent 10 5 inches 26 1 mb water column There is no regulator or regulation provided in an L P dryer The water column pressure must be regulated at the source L P tank or an e...

Page 26: ...with a 1 2 N P T inlet pipe connection located in the upper rear of the dryer The minimum pipe size supply line to the dryer is 1 2 pipe For ease in servicing the gas supply line of each dryer must h...

Page 27: ...peration 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...

Page 28: ...tment must be checked to ensure that this important safety control is functioning 5 Check bolts nuts screws terminals and fittings for tightness 6 Be sure that ALL gas shutoff valves are in the open p...

Page 29: ...tempt the heat circuit in the DSI module will lock out until it is manually reset To reset the DSI system open and close the main door and restart the dryer b A gas pressure test should be taken at th...

Page 30: ...in the wrong direction this will not only drastically reduce drying efficiency but it can also cause premature component failure J PREOPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS COIN MODELS 1 Microprocessor Controller C...

Page 31: ...tumbler temperature at any time NOTE The dryer can be stopped at any time by pressing the STOP CLEAR O key at this time the dryer will go into a cycle pause If the STOP CLEAR O key is pressed again at...

Page 32: ...able by mode selection switches located on the electronic timer as noted in the illustration below TIMING LEGEND SPIN TIME Adjustment Position Number 1 2 3 4 5 Time in Seconds 30 60 90 120 150 DWELL S...

Page 33: ...ial number so that your inquiry is handled in an expeditious manner B PARTS Replacement parts should be purchased from the reseller from whom the ADC equipment was purchased If the reseller cannot be...

Page 34: ...reseller from whom you purchased the equipment and request a dryer warranty form If the reseller cannot be contacted or is unknown warranty information can be obtained from the factory by contacting t...

Page 35: ...amaged in transit Damage claims are the responsibility of the shipper IMPORTANT No replacements credits or refunds will be issued for merchandise damaged in transit 5 ALL returns should be shipped to...

Page 36: ...E AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS NOTE Suggested time intervals shown are for average usage which is considered six 6 to eight 8 operational running hours per day IMPORTANT Dryer produces combu...

Page 37: ...s screws setscrews grounding connections and nonpermanent gas connections unions shutoff valves and orifices Motor and drive belts should be examined Cracked or seriously frayed belts should be replac...

Page 38: ...lectric or steam 2 SERIAL NUMBER The serial number allows ADC to gather information on your particular dryer 3 MANUFACTURING CODE NUMBER The manufacturing code number is a number issued by ADC which d...

Page 39: ...Coin Models 1 Upon completing installation of the replacement microprocessor controller computer board reestablish power to the dryer 2 Start the drying cycle by pressing any temperature selection key...

Page 40: ...replacement microprocessor controller computer board reestablish power to the dryer 2 Start the drying cycle by pressing any of the preset cycles in letters A F 3 Verify that the applicable indicator...

Page 41: ...tes normal operation No L E D indicator indicates a power or an internal failure has occurred 3 For Models with DSI Module Type II Theory of Operation Start the drying cycle When the gas burner ignite...

Page 42: ...ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to ensure that the plumbing installation is adequate and conforms to local state and federal regulations or codes IMPORTANT It is the installe...

Page 43: ...connection supplied with a 3 4 11 5 NH hose adapter to provide the minimum 1 2 inch supply feed line Flexible supply line coupling must be used in an effort to avoid damaging the electric water soleno...

Page 44: ...area of the dryer or the water supply is located in an area where it will be exposed to cold freezing temperatures provisions must be made to protect these water lines from freezing WARNING If the wat...

Page 45: ...ber Any time water is being injected into the basket tumbler the basket tumbler drive will turn the load for 1 second every 15 seconds This process will continue for a minimum of 2 minutes After the 2...

Page 46: ...prompt the user with the following message IF WATER DID NOT TURN ON CALL FOR SERVICE THANK YOU NOTE The control will not let the user continue until the valve test has been completed COIN While the c...

Page 47: ...nitor the condition for a period of 5 minutes before entering S A F E SYSTEM DISABLED mode Once the condition is corrected the control will continue to monitor the condition for 1 minute before exitin...

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