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SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION

A. SPECIFICATIONS

IMPORTANT:

Dryer

must be

supplied with clean, dry and regulated air pressure at 80 psi ± 10 psi

(5.5 bar +/- 69 bar).

NOTE

ADC

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

obligation.

GAS

MAXIMUM

CAPACITY

(

DRY WEIGHT

)

95 lbs.

43.1 kg

BASKET (

TUMBLER

) DIAMETER

42"

106.7 cm

BASKET (

TUMBLER

) DEPTH

29-1/4"

74.3 cm

BASKET (

TUMBLER

) MOTOR

1/2 HP

.373 kw

BLOWER MOTOR

3 HP

2.238 kw

DOOR OPENING (

DIAMETER

)

30-3/4"

78.1 cm

BASKET (

TUMBLER

) VOLUME

23.5 cu. ft.

.67cu.m.

DRYERS PER 20'/40'' CONTAINER

10/20

DRYERS PER 45'/48' TRUCK

24/24

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE

208-460v / 3ø / 3, 4w / 50/60 Hz

APPROX. WEIGHT

(

UNCRATED

)

878 lbs.

453.6 kg

APPROX. WEIGHT

(

CRATED

)

1,000 lbs.

544.3 kg

HEAT INPUT

350,000 btu/hr

88,199 kcal/hr

AIRFLOW

2,700 cfm

76.5 cmm

INLET PIPE CONNECTION*

---

COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME

4 cfh

.12 cmh

COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION

1/8" F.P.T.

---

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents

Size of piping varies with installation conditions.

Summary of Contents for ML-96HS

Page 1: ...all 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 essence ni d autres vapeurs ou li...

Page 2: ...prominent location near the dryer American Dryer Corporation products embody advanced concepts in engineering design 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 man...

Page 3: ...PERVISED IF NEAR DRYERS IN OPERATION DRYER S 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: ... AIR SUPPLY 13 E EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS 14 F ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 18 G GAS INFORMATION 21 H PREPARATION FOR OPERATION START UP 24 I PREOPERATIONAL TESTS 25 J OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 26 K SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS 27 SECTION IV SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION 28 A SERVICE 28 B PARTS 28 SECTION V WARRANTY INFORMATION 29 A RETURNING WARRANTY CARDS 29 B PARTS 29 C RETURNING WARRANTY PARTS 29 SECTION VI ROUTINE ...

Page 6: ... 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 when more than a...

Page 7: ...ely 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 Dryers must be exhausted to the outdoors 6 Although ADC produces a very versatile machine there are some articles that due to fabric compositi...

Page 8: ...ON for ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS NOTE Failure to do so will VOID THE WARRANTY 9 UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer drawer switches lint door switch 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 WARNI...

Page 9: ...74 3 cm BASKET TUMBLER MOTOR 1 2 HP 373 kw BLOWER MOTOR 3 HP 2 238 kw DOOR OPENING DIAMETER 30 3 4 78 1 cm BASKET TUMBLER VOLUME 23 5 cu ft 67cu m DRYERS PER 20 40 CONTAINER 10 20 DRYERS PER 45 48 TRUCK 24 24 VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208 460v 3ø 3 4w 50 60 Hz APPROX WEIGHT UNCRATED 878 lbs 453 6 kg APPROX WEIGHT CRATED 1 000 lbs 544 3 kg HEAT INPUT 350 000 btu hr 88 199 kcal hr AIRFLOW 2 700 cfm 76 5 cmm...

Page 10: ...6 NOTE ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation ...

Page 11: ...iew Illus No Description 1 Microprocessor Control Keyboard Panel Assembly controls 2 Control Top Access Door Assembly 3 Main Door Assembly 4 Lint Panel Assembly 5 Lint Door 6 Wire Diagram located behind Control Door 7 Top Console Module Assembly ...

Page 12: ...nstallation Label 6 Air Connection 7 Exhaust Transition Piece 8 Optional Exhaust Damper Assembly if damper option was purchased at time dryer order was placed the damper must be installed at the time of dryer installation If damper option was purchased the damper is shipped inside the dryer tumbler basket 2 Dryer Rear View ...

Page 13: ...led on a sound level floor capable of supporting its weight It is recommended that carpeting be removed from the 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...

Page 14: ... skid Two 2 are at the rear base remove the back panel for access and two 2 are located in the bottom of the lint chamber To remove the two 2 bolts located in the lint chamber area remove the lint door To increase bearing life and improve efficiency the dryer should be tilted slightly to the rear The ML 96 is not provided with a back draft damper The damper is available as a cost option If this da...

Page 15: ...the top console 1 Disconnect the ground wire at the rear of dryer 2 Remove the six 6 sets of nuts and washers B holding the console module to base Located with in control boxes 3 Open control door and control panel then disconnect the following a On the right side box disconnect the 4 pin and 2 pin plug Also remove the air connection at the union b On the left side box disconnect the drive and blo...

Page 16: ...s to the rear of the dryer front The bulkhead facing must not be closed in all the way to the top of the dryer A 2 inch clearance is required NOTE Bulkheadfacing should not be installed until after dryer is in place Ceiling area must be located a minimum of 12 inches above the top of the dryer NOTE When fire sprinkler systems are located above the dryers a minimum of 18 inches above the dryer cons...

Page 17: ...or the use of registers or louvers used over the openings this makeup air must be increased by approximately thirty three percent 33 Makeup air openings should not be located in an area directly near where exhaust vents exit the building It is not necessary to have a separate makeup air opening for each dryer Common makeup air openings are acceptable However they must be set up in such a manner th...

Page 18: ...use 30º or 45º angles instead The radius of the elbows should preferably be 1 1 2 times the diameter of the duct Excluding basket or dryer elbow connection in the exhaust duct run If more than two 2 elbows are used the cross section area of the duct work must be increased in proportion to the number of elbows added ALL duct work should be smooth inside with no projections from the sheet metal scre...

Page 19: ... of water column W C It is suggested that the duct work from each dryer be a minimum of 16 inches for horizontal runs with no more than one 1 elbow and 18 inches for vertical runs with no more than 3 elbows without exceeding twenty 20 feet excluding dryer connections and outside exhaust outlets If the duct exceeds twenty 20 feet or has numerous elbows the cross section area of the duct work must b...

Page 20: ...he nearest obstruction IMPORTANT DO NOT use screens or caps on the outside of opening of exhaust duct work 3 Multiple Dryer common Venting If it is not feasible to provide separate exhaust ducts for each dryer ducts from individual dryers may be channeled into a common main duct The individual ducts should enter the bottom or side of the main duct at an angle not more than 45º in the direction of ...

Page 21: ...rk 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 duct work for periodic inspection and clean out of lint from the duct work NOTE Where the exhaust 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...

Page 22: ...EDITION IMPORTANT Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances 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 coul...

Page 23: ...T THE SAME Any damage done to dryer components due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE WARRANTY NOTE ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation MLG 96HS ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS PER DRYER SERVICE VOLTAGE PHASE WIRE SERVICE MINIMUM WIRE SIZE APPROX AMP DRAW CIRCUIT BREAKER 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 208 3ø 3 4 12 1...

Page 24: ...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 For proper operation of the microprocessor computer an earth zero ground is required NOTE Grounding via metallic electrical conduit pipe IS NOT RECOMMENDED 4 Electrical Connections NOTE A wire diagram is located in the front electrical control box for ...

Page 25: ...rreparable damage to the gas valvewhich 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 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 m...

Page 26: ...r The pressure measured at 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 W C pressure must be regulated at the source L P tank or an external regulator must be added to each dryer D M S Drill Material Size of equivalents are as follows Natural Gas 10 1935 Liquid Propane Gas 33 1130 TYPE OF...

Page 27: ... right side of the base of the dryer The minimum pipe size supply line to the dryer is 1 N P T For ease in 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 ...

Page 28: ... and that gas meters be rated for the total amount of ALL the appliance BTU s being supplied IMPORTANT The dryer and its individual shut off 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 NOTE The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut off...

Page 29: ...lor fan rotates in the clockwise CW position as viewed from the front If it is the phasing is correct If the phasing is incorrect reverse two 2 of the leads at L1 L2 or L3 of the power supply connections made to the dryer IMPORTANT Dryer blower motor impellor fan as viewed from above must turn in the clockwise CW direction otherwise dryer efficiency will drastically be reduced and premature compon...

Page 30: ...ryer a Microprocessor computer Dryers 1 Display will read READY meaning no cycle in progress 2 Press the letter on the keyboard touch pad corresponding to the cycle desired i e Key E Dryer will start to rotate 3 L E D light emitting diode display will now toggle Drying Manual Cycle E 30 Min Remain meaning the dryer is in the drying cycle and count down in minutes NOTE Pressing touch pad key A B C ...

Page 31: ... 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 supply a SHUT OFF external gas supply shut off valve b SHUT OFF internal gas supply shut off valve located in the gas valve train area ...

Page 32: ... serial 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 ...

Page 33: ...ibutor 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 or 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 p...

Page 34: ...sit 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 C O...

Page 35: ...ime intervals shown are for average usage which is considered six 6 to eight 8 operational running hours per day SUGGESTED CLEANING SCHEDULE EVERY LOAD Clean the lint screen after every load A clogged lint screen will cause poor dryer performance The lint screen is located behind the lint door in the base of the dryer Open the lint door brush the lint off the lint screen and remove the lint Inspec...

Page 36: ...O BIND or STICK NOTE A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shutdown of the heat circuit safety switches or thermostats NOTE When cleaning the dryer cabinets avoid using harsh abrasives A product intended for the cleaning of appliances is recommended B ADJUSTMENTS 7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION and EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER Inspect bolts nuts screws bearing ...

Page 37: ...ils after which the HSI module will lock out and the red indicator light will flash continuously 9 Functional check of the Hot Surface Ignition HSI module is complete Replace the flame sensor wire from the S2 terminal to the HSI module 2 The HSI module s red indicator light will light up for approximately 5 seconds self check routine If the HSI module s red indicator light stays on or flashes cont...

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