American Dryer Corp. Gas-HSI ADG-78 II Page 45 Installation Manual Download

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ADC

113101

- 09/01/99-30

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Page 1: ...he 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 essence ni d autres vapeurs ou liquide...

Page 2: ...esign and safety If this product is properly maintained it will provide many years of safe efficient and trouble free operation ONLY qualified technicians should service this equipment OBSERVEALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment or specified in the installation operator s manual included with the dryer The following FOR YOUR SAFETY caution must be posted near the dryer in a prominent ...

Page 3: ...UPERVISED IF NEAR DRYERS 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 door switch or the heat circuit devices ever be disabled Caution Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls Wiring errors can cau...

Page 4: ...the equipment and or specified in the installation and operator s manual included with the dryer Dryers 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 DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER SCREEN IN PLACE EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED WAR...

Page 5: ... REQUIREMENTS 10 A Location Requirements 10 B Unpacking Setting Up 11 C Dryer Enclosure requirements 12 D Fresh Air Supply 13 E Exhaust Requirements 15 F Electrical Information 19 G Gas Information 24 H Steam Information 30 I Preparation For Operation Start up 28 J Preoperational Tests 29 K Preoperational Instructions 31 L Shut Down Instructions 31 SECTION IV SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION 32 A Service...

Page 6: ... Warranty Card s 31 B Parts 31 C Returning Warranty Card s 31 SECTION VI ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 35 A Cleaning 35 B Adjustments 36 SECTION VII DATA LABEL LOCCATION INFORMATION 37 SECTION VIII PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 39 ...

Page 7: ...cepted 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 wh...

Page 8: ...ll 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 machine there are some articles that due to fabric composition or...

Page 9: ...UMSTANCES should the dryer door switches lint drawer switch or heat safety circuit ever be disabled WARNING PERSONAL INJURY or 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 complete ca...

Page 10: ...OPENING DIAMETER 31 3 8 79 7 cm BASKET TUMBLER VOLUME 22 4 cu ft 634 cu m DRYERS PER 20 40 CONTAINER 10 20 DRYERS PER 45 48 TRUCK 24 24 VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120 460v 1ø 3ø 3 4w 50 50 Hz APPROX WEIGHT UNCRATED 895 lbs 406 kg APPROX WEIGHT CRATED 950 lbs 431 kg HEAT INPUT 204 000 btu hr 51 408 kcal hr AIRFLOW 1 200 cfm 33 98 cmm INLET PIPE SIZE 3 4 1 91 cm Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents ...

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

Page 12: ...Dryer Front View Illus No Description 1 Controls 2 Control top access Door Assembly 3 Main Door Assembly 4 Lint Compartment Area lint screen located behind door 5 Data Label and Installation Label located behind control service door ...

Page 13: ...on 1 Heating Unit 2 1 8 Compressed Air Supply Inlet 3 Electric Service Relay Box 4 Tumbler Bearing Mount Assembly 5 Idler Bearing Mount Assembly 6 Basket Drive Motor Assembly for Reversing Models ONLY 7 Blower Motor Assembly 8 Dryer Exhaust ...

Page 14: ...floor area that the dryer is to rest on 2 The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather 3 The dryer is for use in noncombustible locations 4 Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted in this manual refer to Fresh Air Supply in Section D 5 Clearance provisions must be made from combustible construction as noted in this manua...

Page 15: ...ted slightly to the rear The lint coops of ALL ADG 78 II dryers are supported during shipping by a bracket REMOVE THIS BRACKET BEFORE STARTING THE DRYER If more headroom is needed when moving dryer into position the top console module may be removed a To remove top console module 1 Disconnect the ground wire A at the Rear Upper Left Hand Corner of Dryer 2 Remove the four 4 set of nuts and washers ...

Page 16: ...ns are important for proper and efficient operation C DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible materials and must be located a minimum of twelve 12 inches 18 inches or more is recommended for ease of installation maintenance and service above the dryer outer top except along the front of the dryer which may be partially closed in if desired The clearan...

Page 17: ... it passes this air through the basket tumbler and exhausts it out of the building Therefore the room airmust be continually replenished from the outdoors If the make up air is inadequate drying time and drying efficiency will be adversely affected Ignition problems and sail switch fluttering problems may result as well as premature motor failure from overheating Air supply make up air must be giv...

Page 18: ...r is distributed equally to ALL the dryers EXAMPLE For a bank of four 4 dryers two 2 unrestricted openings measuring 2 feet by 1 1 2 feet 6 square feet is acceptable Allowances must be made for remote or constricting passageways or where dryers are located at excessive altitudes or predominantly low pressure areas IMPORTANT M ake upai rmust be provided from a source free of dry cleaning solvents f...

Page 19: ...re used the cross sectional area of the duct work must be increased ALL duct work 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 duct work joints must be taped to prevent moisture and lint from escaping into the building Inspection doo...

Page 20: ...etween the duct opening and the nearest obstruction IMPORTANT DO NOT use screens or caps on the outside of opening of exhaust duct work 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 duct work travels as directly as possible to the outdoors with as few turns as possible It is suggest...

Page 21: ...prevent moisture and lint from escaping into the building Inspection doors should be installed at strategic points in the exhaust duct work for periodic inspection and clean out of lint from the duct work NOTE Where the exhaust duct passes through a wall ceiling or roof made of combustible materials the opening must be 2 inches larger all the way around than the duct The duct must be centered with...

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Page 23: ...ANT Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances and or the requirements stipulated in this manual can result in personal injury or component failure NOTE Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY Each dryer should be connected to an independently protected branch circuit THE DRYER MUST BE CONNECTED WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY DO NOT use aluminum wire which could cause a ...

Page 24: ...ice or obligation ADG 78 II Gas ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS PER DRYER IMPORTANT 208 VAC AND 230 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME WHEN ORDERING SPECIFY EXACT VOLTAGE NOTE A Fuse ratings are dual element time delay current limiting class RK1 or RK5 ONLY B Circuit breakers are thermal magnetic industrial type ONLY For others calculate verify correct breaker size according to appliance amp draw rating a...

Page 25: ...ound If there are any non metallic interruptions such as a meter pump plastic rubber or other insulating connectors they must be jumped out with no 4 copper wire 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 C...

Page 26: ... Models ONLY The electrical connections on ALL 3 phase 3ø gas model and steam model dryers are made into the rear service box located at the upper left area of the dryer Electrical connections for electrically heated dryers are made in the electric oven area located at the upper rear area of the dryer NOTE A CIRCUIT SERVINGEACH DRYER MUST BE PROVIDED If local codes permit power to a gas dryer can ...

Page 27: ...ryer No single phase 1ø input connection is required on a 3 phase 3ø dryer 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 c...

Page 28: ... noted can cause irreparable damage to the gas valve which will VOID THE WARRANTY 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 LATEST EDITION as well as local codes and ordinances and must be done by a qualified professional NOTE Undersized gas piping will result in ignition problems slow ...

Page 29: ... each gas valve pressure tap must be a consistent 10 5 inches water column W C 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 TYPE OF GAS Natural Liquid Propane Manifold Pressure 3 5 inches W C 10 5 inches W C Inline Pressure 6 0 12 0 inches W C 10 5 inches W C Meas...

Page 30: ...um pipe size supply line to the dryer is 3 4 N P T For ease servicing the gas supply line of each dryer must have its own shut off valve The size of the main gas supply line header will vary depending on the distance this line travels from the gas meter or in the case of L P liquid propane gas the supply tank other gas operated appliances on the same line etc Specific information regarding supply ...

Page 31: ...nds that resist the action of natural gas and L P gas 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 ALL components materials must conform to National Gas Code specifications It is important that gas pressure regulators meet applicable pressure requirements and that gas meters be rate...

Page 32: ...at gas indicated on the dryer data label 4 The sail switch damper assembly was installed and pre 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 Be sure that ALL gas shut off valves are in the open position 6 Be sure ALL back panels guards and electric box covers have been replaced 7 Check A...

Page 33: ...k to be sure that ALL gas shut off valves are open NOTE Gas dryers are equipped with a Hot Surface Ignition HSI system which has internal diagnostics If ignition is not established within three times the heat circuit in the HSI module will LOCK OUT 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 ...

Page 34: ...sed parameter program selections 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 impeller fan is rotating in the proper direction Looking from the front the blower wheel impeller fan should spin in the cl...

Page 35: ...mer dryers 1 Turn drying timer knob for a time of 20 minutes 2 Select High Temp 3 Push Push To Start switch 4 To stop dryer open the main door L 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 circuit breaker 2 Discontinue the heat supply...

Page 36: ...rial numberso that your inquiry is handled in an expeditious manner B PARTS 1 Replacement parts should be purchased from the distributor from whom the ADC equipment was purchased If the distributor cannot be contacted or is unknown contact the ADC Parts Department for a distributor in your area Parts may also be purchased directly from the factory by calling the ADC Parts Department at 508 678 900...

Page 37: ...the distributor 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 numberand serial numberavailable so that your inquiry can be handled in an expeditious manner C RETURNING WARRANTY PARTS ALL dryer or part...

Page 38: ...ransit 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 factory Any ...

Page 39: ... AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS GASOLINE 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 SUGGESTED CLEANING SCHEDULE EVERY THIRD or FOURTH LOAD Clean the lint screen every third or fourth load A clogged lint screen will cause poor dryer performance The lint screen...

Page 40: ...HE EXHAUST DUCT WORK INSPECT and REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION WHICH CAN CAUSE THE DAMPER TO BIND or STICK NOTE A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shut down of the heat circuit safety switches or thermostats NOTE When cleaning the dryer cabinet s avoid using harsh abrasives A product intended for the cleaning of appliances is recommended B ADJUSTMENT...

Page 41: ...certain information is required to insure proper service parts information from ADC This information is on the data label that is located in the left inside front side panel as shown in the illustration above When contacting ADC please have the model numberas well as the serial numberreadily available ...

Page 42: ...r particular model 4 TYPE OF HEAT The type of heat describes the type heat for your particular dryer gas either natural gas or liquid propane L P 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 MANIFOL...

Page 43: ...computer board reestablish power to the dryer b Start the drying cycle c Verify that the motor s and the heat indicator dots in the microprocessor computer L E D light emitting diode display are on Refer to the illustration below d Verify that motor s heat and door indicator lights on the back side of the microprocessor computer board are lit Refer to illustration below ...

Page 44: ...rying cycle with the flame sensor wire still removed restart the drying cycle g The hot surface ignitor will turn on and after a few seconds later the gas valve will be energized and the hot surface ignitor will shut off Ignition flame should be evident for approximately 7 seconds and then shut off h The HSI module will attempt two 2 additional ignition trials after which the HSI module will lock ...

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