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SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

A. SPECIFICATIONS

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents

* For non-reversing models only.

** A minimum of 3/4 pipe

must be

supplied to the gas inlet for each dryer. Size of piping to dryer varies with installation conditions.

Contact factory for assistance.

NOTE: ADC

reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or

obligation.

Gas

MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT)

75 lbs

34 kg

BASKET (TUMBLER) DIAMETER

44-1/2”

113.03 cm

BASKET (TUMBLER) DEPTH

24-7/8”

63.18 cm

BASKET (TUMBLER) VOLUME

22.4 cu. ft.

0.634 cu. m.

BASKET

(TUMBLER) MOTOR

1 HP*

0.746 kw

DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER)

31-3/8”

79.7 cm

DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER

8/18

DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK

24/26

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE

120-460v 1ø, 3ø 50/60 Hz

APPROX. WEIGHT

(UNCRATED)

888 lbs

402.8 kg

APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED)

938 lbs

425.5 kg

HEAT INPUT

204,000 btu/hr

51,408 kcal/hr

AIRFLOW

1,200 cfm

33.98 cmm

INLET PIPE CONNECTION

3/4” N.P.T.**

Summary of Contents for AD-78 III

Page 1: ...ot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de bien suivre les instructions données dans cette notice pour réduire au minimum le risque d incendie ou d explosion ou pour éviter tout dommage matériel toute blessure ou la mort Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d essen...

Page 2: ...is manual as complete as possible and hope you will find it useful ADC 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: ...S IN OPERATION DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION CAUTION FOR YOUR SAFETY DO NOT DRY MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES WARNING UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches lint door switch or heat safety circuit ever be disabled Caution Label ALL wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause ...

Page 4: ...ayed on the equipment and or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer Dryers must not be installed or stored in an area where itwill be exposed to water or weather The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER SCREEN IN PLACE EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED WARNING ...

Page 5: ...ure Requirements 13 D Fresh Air Supply Requirements 14 E Exhaust Requirements 15 F Electrical Information 18 G Gas Information 24 H Preparation For Operation Start Up 28 I Preoperational Tests 29 J Preoperational Instructions 31 K Shut Down Instructions 31 SECTION IV SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION 32 A Service 32 B Parts 32 SECTION V WARRANTY INFORMATION 33 A Returning Warranty Cards 33 B Warranty 33 C...

Page 6: ...37 SECTION VIII DATA LABELINFORMATION 38 A Data Label 38 SECTION IX PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 40 SECTION X BURNER AND BASKET TUMBLER LINT CHAMBER MANUAL RESET HI LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS 42 Phase 7 Models 42 Dual Timer Models 43 ...

Page 7: ...epted but the number received and the number refused must be noted on the receipt 4 If you determine that the dryer was damaged after the trucker has left your location you should call the delivering carrier s freight terminal immediately and file a claim The freight company considers this concealed damage This type of freight claim is very difficult to get paid and becomes extremely difficult whe...

Page 8: ...call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions f If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department 4 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or gas supplier 5 Dryer s must be exhausted to the outdoors 6 Although ADC produces a very versatile dryer there are some articles that due to fabric composition or...

Page 9: ...witches lint door switch or heat safety circuit ever be disabled WARNING PERSONALINJURYOR FIRE COULD RESULT 10 This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning solvents or fumes 11 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 12 READ AND F...

Page 10: ...ons at any time without notice or obligation Gas MAXIMUM CAPACITY DRY WEIGHT 75 lbs 34 kg BASKET TUMBLER DIAMETER 44 1 2 113 03 cm BASKET TUMBLER DEPTH 24 7 8 63 18 cm BASKET TUMBLER VOLUME 22 4 cu ft 0 634 cu m BASKET TUMBLER MOTOR 1 HP 0 746 kw DOOR OPENING DIAMETER 31 3 8 79 7 cm DRYERS PER 20 40 CONTAINER 8 18 DRYERS PER 48 53 TRUCK 24 26 VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120 460v 1ø 3ø 50 60 Hz APPROX WEIGHT...

Page 11: ...7 Specifications ADG 78 III Gas NOTE ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation ...

Page 12: ...Illus No Description 1 Controls 2 Control top access Door Assembly 3 Main DoorAssembly 4 Lint Compartment Area lint screen located behind door 5 Data Label and Installation Label affixed to the left side panel area behind the top control access door ...

Page 13: ...ectric Service Relay Box 4 Basket tumbler Bearing Mount Assembly 5 Idler Bearing MountAssembly 6 Basket drive Motor Assembly for reversing models only 7 Leveling Leg rear 8 Blower Motor Assembly 9 Dryer Exhaust Electric service connections for gas models are made in this box ...

Page 14: ...lumbing 1 The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of supporting its weight Carpeting must be removed from the floor area that the dryer is to rest on IMPORTANT The dryer mustbeinstalledonnoncombustiblefloorsonly 2 The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather 3 Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted in...

Page 15: ...tom of the lint chamber To remove the two 2 bolts located in the lint chamber area remove the lint door With the skid removed to make it easier to slide the dryer into its final position slightly lower ALL four 4 leveling legs so that the dryer will slide on the legs instead of the base frame To increase bearing life and improve efficiency the dryer should be tilted slightly to the rear The lint c...

Page 16: ... to the top of the dryer refer to the illustration below d Remove the two 2 self tapping screws on the back electrical box and pull through ALL associated wires from the motor to this electrical box refer to the illustration below e Reverse procedure for installing top section ...

Page 17: ...m allowance must be made for the opening and closing of the control door and the lint door It is suggested that the dryer be positioned about 2 feet 0 61 meters away from the nearest obstruction for ease of installation maintenance and service to be measured from the back guard Refer to the illustration above for details NOTE Air considerations are important for proper and efficient operation IMPO...

Page 18: ... for adequate combustion and make up air supply To compensate for the use of registers or louvers used over the openings this make up air must be increased by approximately thirty three percent 33 Make up air openings should not be located in an area directly near where exhaust vents exit the building It is not necessary to have separate make up air openings for each dryer Common make up air openi...

Page 19: ...ns or elbows used for outside protection from the weather no more than two 2 elbows should be used in the exhaust duct run If more than two 2 elbows are used the cross sectional area of the ductwork must be increased ALL ductwork should be smooth inside with no projections from sheet metal screws or other obstructions which will collect lint When adding ducts the duct to be added should overlap th...

Page 20: ...er case allow at least twice the diameter of the duct between the duct opening and the nearest obstruction IMPORTANT DO NOT use screens louvers or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust ductwork 2 Single Dryer Venting Where possible it is suggested to provide a separate exhaust duct for each dryer The exhaust duct should be laid out in such a way that the ductwork travels as directly as possib...

Page 21: ...taped to prevent moisture and lint from escaping into the building Inspection doors should be installed at strategic points in the exhaust ductwork for periodic inspection and cleaning of lint from the ductwork NOTE When the exhaust ductwork passes through a wall ceiling or roof made of combustible materials the opening must be 2 inches 5 08 cm larger than the duct all the way around The duct must...

Page 22: ... Codes Parts 1 2 CSA C22 1 1990 or LATEST EDITION IMPORTANT Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances and or the requirements stipulated inthismanualcanresultinpersonalinjuryorcomponentfailure NOTE ComponentfailureduetoimproperinstallationwillVOIDTHEWARRANTY Each dryer should be connected to an independently protected branch circuit The dryer must be connected with copper wire only DO NOT u...

Page 23: ...ES A B C 208 VAC AND 230 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME When ordering specify exact voltage When fuses are used they must be dual element time delay current limiting class RK1 or RK5 ONLY Calculate determine correct fuse value by applying either local and or National Electrical Codes to listed appliance amp draw data Circuit breakers are thermal magnetic industrial motor curve type ONLY For others calcu...

Page 24: ... and securely clamped to bare metal at both ends IMPORTANT For personal safety and proper operation the dryer must be grounded Provisions are made for ground connection in each dryer at the electrical service connection area 4 Electrical Connections NOTE A wire diagram is located in the front electrical control box for connection data a Gas Models NOTE ACIRCUIT SERVICINGEACH DRYER MUST BE PROVIDED...

Page 25: ...n area located at the upper rear area of the dryer NOTE ACIRCUIT SERVICINGEACH DRYER MUST BE PROVIDED If local codes permit power to a gas dryer can be made by the use of a flexible U L listed power cord pigtail wire size must conform to rating of dryer or the dryer can be hard wired directly to the service breaker panel In ALL cases a strain relief must be installed where the wiring enters the dr...

Page 26: ...No single phase 1ø input connection is required on a 3 phase 3ø dryer For gas dryers manufactured for operation at 3 phase 3ø the electrical connections are made at the power distribution block located in the service box at the rear upper left corner of the dryer The ground connection is made to the copper lug also provided in this box To gain access to the service box contactor the service box co...

Page 27: ...e hard wired directly to the service breaker panel In ALL cases a strain relief must be installed where the wiring enters the dryer The only electrical input connections to the dryer are the 3 phase 3ø power leads L1 L2 L3 and sometimes neutral and ground Single phase 1ø power for the control circuit is done internally to the dryer No single phase 1ø input connection is required on a 3 phase 3ø dr...

Page 28: ...le damage to the gas valve which willVOIDTHEWARRANTY WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT 1 Gas Supply The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 LATESTEDITION or in Canada the Canadian Installation Codes CAN CGA B149 1 M91 Natural Gas or CAN CGA B149 2 M91 L P Gas or LATEST EDITION as well as local codes and ordinances and must be done...

Page 29: ...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 external regulator must be added to each dryer Drill Material Size D M S equivalents are as follows Natural Gas 23 0 1540 3 9116 mm Liquid Propane Gas 42 0 0935 2 3749 mm TYPE OF GAS NATURAL LIQUID PROPANE Manifold Press...

Page 30: ...iance BTUs being supplied The dryer is provided with a 3 4 N P T inlet pipe connection located at the right side of the base of the dryer The minimum pipe size supply line to the dryer is 3 4 N P T For ease in servicing the gas supply line of each dryer must have its own shutoff valve The size of the main gas supply line header will vary depending on the distance this line travels from the gas met...

Page 31: ...ectionsforleaksbybrushingonasoapywatersolution liquid detergent works well WARNING NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITHAFLAME ALL components materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code SpecificationsANSI Z223 1 LATEST EDITION or in Canada CAN CGA B149 1 M91 Natural Gas or CAN CGA B149 2 M91 L P Gas or LATEST EDITION for General Installation and Gas Plumbing as well as local codes and ordinances and must...

Page 32: ...t gas indicated on the dryer data label 4 GAS MODELS the sail switch damper assembly was installed and adjusted at the factory prior to shipping However each sail switch adjustment must be checked to assure that this important safety control is functioning 5 GAS MODELS be sure that ALL gas shutoff valves are in the open position 6 Be sure ALL back panels guards and electric box covers have been re...

Page 33: ... ALL gas shutoff valves are open NOTE Gas dryers are equipped with a Hot Surface Ignition HSI system which has internal diagnostics Ifignitionis notestablishedwithinthefirstattempt theheatcircuitintheHSI module will LOCKOUT until it is manually reset To reset the HSI system open and close the main door and restart the dryer 2 A gas pressure test should be taken at the gas valve pressure tap of eac...

Page 34: ...ns If computer program changes are required refer to the computer programming manual which was shipped with the dryer 6 Check the electric service phase sequence 3 phase 3ø models only While the dryer is operating check to see if the blower wheel impellor fan is rotating in the proper direction Looking from the front the blower wheel impellor fan should spin in the clockwise CW direction If it is ...

Page 35: ...nual for detailed operating instructions b Dual Timer Dryers 1 Turn drying timer knob for a time of 20 minutes 2 Select High Temp 3 Push Start button 4 To stop dryer open the main door K SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS If the dryer is to be shut down taken out of service for a period of time the following must be performed 1 Discontinue power to the dryer either at the external disconnect switch or the cir...

Page 36: ...ndserialnumbersothatyourinquiryishandledinanexpeditiousmanner B PARTS 1 Replacement parts should be purchased from the reseller from whom the ADC equipment was purchased If the reseller cannot be contacted or is unknown contact the ADC Parts Department for a reseller in your area Parts may also be purchased directly from the factory by calling the ADC Parts Department at 508 678 9000 or you may FA...

Page 37: ... 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 the ADC Warranty Department at 508 678 9000 NOTE Whenever contacting the ADC factory for warranty information be sure to have the dryer s model number and serial number available so that your inquiry can be handled in a...

Page 38: ...d 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 the ADC factory in such a manner that they are insured and a proof of delivery can be obtained by the sender 6 Shipping charges are not the responsibility of ADC ALL returns should be prepaid to the factor...

Page 39: ...BLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS NOTE Suggested time intervals shown are for average usage which is considered six 6 to eight 8 operational running hoursperday IMPORTANT Dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the outdoors Every 6 months inspecttheexhaustductingandremoveanylintbuildup SUGGESTED CLEANING SCHEDULE EVERY THIRD OR FOURTH LOAD Clean the lint screen every third or fourth load A c...

Page 40: ...ntended for the cleaningofappliancesisrecommended B ADJUSTMENTS 7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION AND EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER Inspect bolts nuts screws bearing 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 replaced Tighten loose V belts when necessary Complete operat...

Page 41: ...e dryer Both the Dwell stop Time and the basket tumbler Spin Time are adjustable 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 STOP TIME Adjustment Position Number 1 2 3 4 5 Time in Seconds 5 6 3 7 6 8 9 10 2 Values shown are 1 second ...

Page 42: ...ertain information is required to insure proper service parts information from ADC This information is on the data label that is affixed to the left side panel area behind the top control access door When contacting ADC please have the model number as well as the serial number readily available ...

Page 43: ... particular model 4 TYPE OF HEAT This describes the type of heat for your particular dryer gas either natural gas or liquid propane L P gas or steam 5 HEAT INPUT for GAS DRYERS This describes the heat input in British Thermal Units per Hour BTUH 6 ORIFICE SIZE for GAS DRYERS Gives the number drill size used 7 ELECTRIC SERVICE This describes the electric service for your particular model 8 GAS MANI...

Page 44: ... installation of the replacement microprocessor controller computer board reestablish power to the dryer b Start the drying cycle by pressing any of the preset cycles in letters A F c Verify that the applicable indicator lights on the back side of the microprocessor controller computer board are lit Refer to the illustration below ...

Page 45: ...on flame should now be established e With the burner flame on remove the flame sensor wire from the S2 terminal of the HSI module The burner flame must shut off immediately f Stop the drying cycle with the flame sensor wire still removed restart the drying cycle g The HSI will turn on and after a few seconds later the gas valve will be energized and the HSI will shut off Ignition flame should be e...

Page 46: ...cable error code described above along with an audio indication If the drum temperature is above 100 F 38 C the dryer will continue to run with no heat for 3 minutes or until the drum temperature has dropped below 100 F 38 C The clear stop button on the Phase 7 keyboard touch pad must be pressed to clear the error condition The open manual reset hi limit thermostat must be reset manually prior to ...

Page 47: ...will start or continue through the drying cycle with no heat Manual reset hi limit thermostat must be reset manually This hi temperature condition may be caused due to a restricted exhaust poor airflow or improper burner oven operation The location of the manual reset hi limit switch is on the right side of the burner box WARNING Discontinuepowertodryerbeforeattemptingtoresethi limit IMPORTANT Thi...

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