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Table of Contents ________

List of Acronyms _____________________

DSI

Direct Spark Ignition

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

IMPORTANT

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.

Please observe all safety precautions
displayed on the equipment and/or specified
in the installation manual included with the
dryer.

CAUTION

Dryer(s) should never be left unattended while
in operation.

“Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection
when servicing controls.  Wiring errors can
cause improper operation.”

«Attention: Au moment de l’entretien des
commandes, étiquetez tous les fils avant de
les débrancher.  Des erreurs de câblage
peuvent entraîner un fonctionnement
inadéquat et dangereux.»

WARNING

Children should not be allowed to play on or
near the dryer(s).  Children should be
supervised if near dryer(s) in operation.

Under no circumstances should the dryer door
switch(es), lint door/drawer switch(es), or heat
safety circuit(s) ever be disabled.

The dryer must never be operated with any of
the back guards, outer tops, or service panels
removed.  Personal injury or fire could result.

The dryer must never be operated without the
lint filter/screen in place, even if an external
lint collection system is used.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not dry mop heads in the dryer.  Do not
use dryer in the presence of dry cleaning
fumes.

The dryers must not be installed or stored
in an area where it will be exposed to water
and/or weather.

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

Parts Locations and Removal ................................ 4

Computer Panel Assembly Removal ................... 4

Computer Board Removal ................................... 4

Lint Drawer Removal ........................................... 4

Door Switch Removal .......................................... 5

Top or Bottom Front Panel Removal .................... 5

Lint Door Switch Removal .................................... 5

Burner Hi-Limit Removal ...................................... 6

Idler Arm Removal ............................................... 6

Main 18” Pulley Removal ..................................... 6

Temperature Sensor/
Basket Hi-Limit Removal ..................................... 6

Sail Switch Removal ............................................ 7

Ignitor Probe Assembly Removal ......................... 7

Flame-Probe Removal ......................................... 7

Rotation Sensor Removal .................................... 8

Basket/Tumbler Support Removal ....................... 8

Check Tumbler
Lateral and Vertical Adjustments .......................... 8

Tumbler Alignment (Lateral) ................................. 9

Motor/Impellor Removal ....................................... 9

Summary of Contents for AD-4545

Page 1: ...AD 4545 Service Manual American Dryer Corporation 88 Currant Road Fall River MA 02720 4781 Telephone 1 508 678 9000 Fax 1 508 678 9447 E mail techsupport amdry com www amdry com ADC Part No 450331 1 ...

Page 2: ...complete as possible and hope you will find it useful The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes from time to time without notice or obligation in prices specifications colors and material and to change or discontinue models The illustrations included in this manual may not depict your particular dryer exactly IMPORTANT For your convenience log the following information DATE OF PURCHASE _...

Page 3: ...n operation Under no circumstances should the dryer door switch es lint door drawer switch es or heat safety circuit s ever be disabled The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards outer tops or service panels removed Personal injury or fire could result The dryer must never be operated without the lint filter screen in place even if an external lint collection system is used FOR Y...

Page 4: ...ct the connectors that are on the boards and totally remove the complete panel from the dryer by sliding in the panel to where it s over the two metal buttons and lifting it up Computer Board Removal Follow instructions for computer panel removal Disconnect all connectors connected to the board Remove the two Phillips head screws in two of the corners of the computer board and pull the board off o...

Page 5: ...pull out the panel about 8 inches or so Disconnect the door switch wires blue wires from the connector connected to the connector on the side of the wrapper Totally remove the panel from the dryer Bottom Panel Remove the lint drawer Remove the ten screws this is the bottom only on the front panel Lift up and pull out the panel about 8 inches or so Disconnect the door switch wires blue wires from t...

Page 6: ...ulley Install new pulley in reverse make sure the setscrews on the new 18 pulley are tight Temperature Sensor Basket Hi Limit Removal Burner Hi Limit Removal Remove top or bottom back guard panel Remove the two red wires on the burner hi limit switch Remove the two screws holding the burner hi limit switch to the dryer Remove the hi limit switch Remove the lint screen see instructions on lint scre...

Page 7: ...e back guard disconnect the orange boot from the DSI module by simply pulling off Remove the one Phillips head screw that is holding the ignitor probe to the ignitor bracket Remove black plastic ring protector from the ignitor bracket and remove ignitor and wire from the machine Flame Probe Removal Remove the back guard disconnect the white single connector on the flame probe Remove the one Philli...

Page 8: ...r back wall b Loosen and remove the nuts and washers from the tumbler tie rods Remove the rods c Replace either tumbler or tumbler support by reversing the procedure 6 Reassemble components into dryer by reversing steps 1 through 4 7 Check tumbler lateral and vertical alignment Also check belt tension and alignment NOTE Check tension of belts and alignment of tumbler before operating dryer Check T...

Page 9: ...r Alignment Lateral 1 Discontinue power to the dryer 2 Remove back guard 3 Loosen the two hex head bolts one turn is enough that holds the pillow block bearing to the bearing box 4 Back off the two jam nuts on the side adjustment bolts Now rotate the tumbler from the front of the dryer checking the space between the tumbler and the front panel This should be equal on the left hand and right hand s...

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