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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 action of natural and liquid propane (L.P.) gases

must be

used.

IMPORTANT:

Test

ALL

connections for leaks by brushing on a soapy water solution (liquid

detergent works well).

WARNING: NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITH A FLAME!!!

IMPORTANT:

The dryer and its individual shutoff valve

must be

disconnected from the gas supply

piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of
1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

IMPORTANT:

This gas dryer

is not

provided with an internal gas supply shut off and an external gas

supply shut off

must be

provided.

NOTE:

The dryer

must be

isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual

shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal
to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

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Summary of Contents for AD-81 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 suivrelesinstructionsdonnéesdanscettenotice 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 essence ni ...

Page 2: ...te 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: ... and Health Administration STANDARDS WARNING CHILDREN SHOULD NOTBEALLOWEDTOPLAYONORNEARTHEDRYER S CHILDREN SHOULDBE SUPERVISEDIFNEARDRYERSINOPERATION CAUTION DRYERSSHOULDNEVERBELEFTUNATTENDEDWHILEINOPERATION FORYOURSAFETY DONOT DRYMOPHEADSINTHEDRYER DO NOTUSEDRYERINTHEPRESENCEOFDRYCLEANINGFUMES Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cause improper ...

Page 4: ...ncluded with the dryer WARNING DRYER MUST NEVERBE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER SCREEN IN PLACE EVENIFANEXTERNALLINTCOLLECTIONSYSTEMISUSED Dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be 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 t...

Page 5: ... Water Information 25 I Preparation For Operation Start Up 27 J Preoperational Tests 28 K Preoperational Instructions 30 L Shutdown Instructions 30 SECTIONIV SERVICE PARTSINFORMATION 31 A Service 31 B Parts 31 SECTIONV WARRANTYINFORMATION 32 A Returning Warranty Cards 32 B Warranty 32 C Returning Warranty Parts 32 SECTIONVI ROUTINEMAINTENANCE 34 A Cleaning 34 B Adjustments 35 C Lubrication 35 D Li...

Page 6: ...s e Immediately 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 fabri...

Page 7: ...resence 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 DO NOT operate steam dryers with more than 125 psi 8 62 bar steam pressure Excessive steam pressure can damage steam coil and or harm personnel 13 Replace lea...

Page 8: ...METER 37 94 cm TUMBLER DEPTH 36 91 5 cm TUMBLER VOLUME 22 4 cu ft 0 634 cu m TUMBLER MOTOR 1 2 hp 0 373 kW BLOWER MOTOR 3 hp 2 2 kW DOOR OPENING DIAMETER 21 1 2 54 6 cm EXHAUST CONNECTION DIAMETER 14 35 56 cm AIRFLOW 1 700 cfm 48 14 cmm DRYERS PER 20 40 CONTAINER 10 20 DRYERS PER 48 53 TRUCK 24 26 WATER CONNECTION 3 4 11 5 NH VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208 480v 3ø 3 4w 50 60 Hz APPROX NET WEIGHT 833 lbs 37...

Page 9: ...113159 2 www amdry com 5 Specifications NOTE ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation ...

Page 10: ...Dryer Front View Illus No Description 1 Microprocessor Control Keyboard touch pad Panel Assembly controls 2 Control top access Door Assembly 3 Main Door Assembly 4 Lint Compartment Area located behind front panel 5 Lint Drawer 6 Data Label and Installation Label ...

Page 11: ... Bearing Mount Assembly 5 Idler Bearing Mount Assembly 6 Blower Motor Assembly 7 Leveling Leg rear 8 Basket tumbler Drive Motor Assembly reversing models only 9 Dryer Exhaust Electric service connections for gas and steam models are made in this box NOTE 1 8 inch compressed air supply inlet for steam models only is located behind the electric service relay box not illustrated 2 Dryer Rear View ...

Page 12: ...emoved from the floor area that the dryer is to rest on IMPORTANT The dryermust beinstalled on noncombustible floors only 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 this manual refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements in Section D 4 Clearance provisions must be made from com...

Page 13: ...apingintothebuilding 2 Leveling Dryer The dryer is equipped with four 4 leveling legs one 1 at each corner of the dryer base Two 2 are located in the rear of the dryer base and two 2 are located in the lint chamber To increase bearing life and improve efficiency the dryershould be tilted slightly to the rear WARNING An exhaust duct transition piece is shipped inside of the dryer s tumbler and MUST...

Page 14: ...ng maintenance G Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall however a 1 16 1 5875 mm minimum allowance must be made for the opening and closing of the control door along with the removal of panels during maintenance D FRESH AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS When the dryer is operating it draws in room air heats it passes this air through the basket tumbler and exhausts it out of the building Therefore th...

Page 15: ...at excessive altitudes or predominantly low pressure areas IMPORTANT Make up air must be provided from a source free of dry cleaning solvent fumes Make up air that is contaminated by dry cleaning solvent fumes will result in irreparable damage to the motors and other dryer components NOTE Component failure due to dry cleaning solvent fumes willVOIDTHEWARRANTY E EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS 1 General Exhau...

Page 16: ...twork system 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 the duct to which it is to be connected ALL ductwork joints must be taped to prevent moisture and lint from escaping into the building Inspection doors should be installed at strategic points in the exhaust...

Page 17: ...that the ductwork from each dryer not exceed 15 feet 4 57 meters with no more than three 3 elbows If the ductwork exceeds 15 feet 4 57 meters or has numerous elbows the cross section area of the ductwork must be increased in proportion to the length and number of elbows in it In calculating duct size the cross section area of a square or rectangular duct must be increased by twenty percent 20 for ...

Page 18: ...5 cm apart The main duct should be tapered with the diameter increasing before each individual duct is added IMPORTANT No more than four 4 dryers should be connected to one 1 main common duct The main duct may be any shape as long as the minimum cross sectional area is provided The illustration on page 15 shows the minimum cross section area for multiple dryer round or square venting These figures...

Page 19: ...ible materials the openingmust be2 inches 5 08 cm larger than the duct all the way around The duct must becentered within this opening Outside Ductwork Protection To protect the outside end of the horizontal ductwork from the weather a 90º elbow bent downward should be installed where the exhaust exits the building If the exhaust ductwork travels vertically up through the roof it should be protect...

Page 20: ...r must be connected with copper wire only DO NOT use aluminum wire it can create a fire hazard The copper conductor wire cable must be of proper ampacity and insulation in accordance with electric codes for making ALL service connections NOTE The use of aluminum wire willVOIDTHEWARRANTY IMPORTANT A separate protected circuitmust be provided to each dryer NOTE An individual ground circuit must be p...

Page 21: ...y 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 A wiring diagram is located inside the control box for connection data If local codes permit power to the dryer can be made by the use of a flexible U L listed po...

Page 22: ...s adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes In the absence of such codes ALL plumbing connections materials and workmanshipmust conformto the applicable requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 LATEST EDITION or in Canada the Canadian Installation Codes CAN CGA B149 1 M91 Natural Gas or CAN CGA B149 2 M91 Liquid Propane L P Gas or LATEST EDITION IMPORTANT Failure ...

Page 23: ...tact the reseller who sold the dryer or contact the ADC factory IMPORTANT Any burner changes or conversions must be made by a qualified professional The input ratings shown on the dryer data label are for elevations of up to 2 000 feet 609 6 meters unless elevation requirements of over 2 000 feet 609 6 meters were specified at the time the dryer order was placed with the factory The adjustment or ...

Page 24: ...nts and that gas meters be rated for the total amount of ALL the appliance Btus being supplied The dryer is provided with a 1 N P T inlet pipe connection extending out the back area of the burner box The minimum pipe size connection supply line to the dryer is 1 diameter For ease of servicing the gas supply line of each dryer must have its own shutoff valve The size of the main gas supply line hea...

Page 25: ...NING NEVER TESTFOR LEAKSWITHAFLAME IMPORTANT The dryer and its individual shutoff valvemust bedisconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa IMPORTANT This gas dryerisnot provided with an internal gas supply shut off and an external gas supply shut off must be provided NOTE The dryermust be isolated from the...

Page 26: ...return line connection qty one 1 at bottom manifold Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents The minimum operating pressure is 100 psig 689 47 kPa for optimum results 2 Installation Instructions To insure that an adequate supply of steam is provided be sure that the steam supply lines and steam return lines are sized and laid out as stipulated in this manual Inadequate steam supply lines and ...

Page 27: ...nel h Water pockets in the supply line caused by low points will provide wet steam to the coil possibly causing coil damage ALL horizontal runs of steam supply piping should be pitched 1 4 inch 6 35 mm for every 1 foot 0 30 meters back towards the steam supply header causing any condensate in the line to drain to the header Install a bypass trap in any low point to eliminate wet steam IMPORTANT Fl...

Page 28: ...heat to start the drying process When the damper is closed ambient air is drawn directly into the basket tumbler allowing a rapid cool down Diagram 1 shows the damper in the heating open mode allowing heat into the basket tumbler Diagram 2 shows the damper in the cool down closed mode pulling ambient air directly into the basket tumbler without passing through the coils NOTE With the dryer off or ...

Page 29: ...ration IMPORTANT Flexible supply line coupling must be used Solenoid valve failure due to hard plumbing connectionsWILLVOIDWARRANTY If the rear 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 water in the supply line or water solenoid valve freezes th...

Page 30: ...the water solenoid valve The use and connections of this manual bypass are at the option or discretion of the owner The water connection for the manual bypass is made to the T or four way fitting which has a 3 8 F P T and a coupling must be used to provide the minimum 1 2 supply feed line If the rear area of the dryer or the water supply is located in an area where it will be exposed to cold freez...

Page 31: ...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 ensure that this important safety control is functioning Refer to page 29 for sail switch adjustment 5 GAS MODELS be sure that ALL gas shutoff valves are in the open position 6 Be sure ALL back panels...

Page 32: ... the DSI module will lockout 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 the gas valve pressure tap of each dryer to ensure that the water column W C pressure is correct and consistent NOTE Water column pressure requirements measured at the pressure tap of the gas valve body Natural Gas 3 5 Inches 8 ...

Page 33: ...pped with the dryer 8 Check the electric service phase sequence 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 the phasing is correct If the phasing is incorrect reverse two 2 of the three 3 leads at connections L1 L2 or L3 of the p...

Page 34: ...or detailed operating instructions L SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS If the dryer is to be shutdown 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 circuit breaker 2 Discontinue the gas or steam supply a GAS MODELS discontinue the gas supply 1 SHUT OFF external gas supply shutoff valve 2 SHUT OFF inter...

Page 35: ...mber andserial numberso 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 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...

Page 36: ...DC 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 the ADC Warranty Department at 508 678 9000 NOTE Whenever contacting theADC factory for warranty information be sure to have the dryer s model number andserial numberavailable so that your inquiry c...

Page 37: ...re not damaged in transit Damage claims are the responsibility of the shipper IMPORTANT No replacements credits or refundswill 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 t...

Page 38: ...ational running hours per day IMPORTANT Dryer produces combustible lint andmust be exhausted to the outdoors Every 6 months inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any lint buildup Clean lint from lint drawer screen every third or every fourth load Inspect lint screen and replace if torn NOTE The frequency can be determined at eachlocation WEEKLY Clean lint accumulation from the lint chamber thermo...

Page 39: ...DJUSTMENTS 7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION AND EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER Inspect bolts nuts 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 replaced Tighten loose V belts when necessary Complete operational check of controls and valves Complete operational check...

Page 40: ...rom the dryer pull drawer out approximately halfway Rotate and move lint drawer stop hinge refer to the illustration below downward and pull drawer out IMPORTANT After reinstalling the lint drawer back into the dryer be sure to rotate move the hinge back to the upward stop position ...

Page 41: ...the manufacturer to gather information on your particular dryer 3 MANUFACTURING CODE NUMBER The number issued by the manufacturer which describesALL possibleoptions on your 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 electric or steam 5 HEAT INPUT for GAS DRYERS This describes the heat input in British T...

Page 42: ...Upon completing 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 43: ...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 ignites within the chosen trial for ignition time 8 seconds the flame sensor detects gas burner flame and signals the DSI module to keep the gas valve open as long as there is a call for heat The DSI module...

Page 44: ...um 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 burner hi limit must be reset manually prior to the start of the next cycle B DUAL TIMER This dryer was manufactured with a manual reset burner hi limit thermostat If the burner hi limit is open prior to the start of the drying cycle or during th...

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