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AD-78 III

(Gas HSI - Phase 7/FSS)

Installation Manual

For replacement parts, contact the reseller from which the dryer

was purchased or

American Dryer Corporation

88 Currant Road

Fall River MA 02720-4781

Telephone: (508) 678-9000  /  Fax: (508) 678-9447

e-mail: [email protected]

www.amdry.com

WARNING:  For your safety the information in
this manual must be followed to minimize the
risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable

vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

Do not try to light any appliance.

Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
use any phone in your building.

Clear the room, building or area of all
occupants.

Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone.  Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.

If you cannot 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’essence ni

d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à
proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.

— QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR

DE GAZ:

Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.

Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur.  Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant dans
le bâtiment.

Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la zone.

Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur
de gaz depuis un voisin.  Suivez les
instructions du fournisseur.

Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de gaz, appelez le service des incendies.

— L’installation et l’entretien doivent être assurés par

un installateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié
ou par le fournisseur de gaz.

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 Part No. 113340

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Summary of Contents for AD-78III

Page 1: ...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 donn es dans cette...

Page 2: ...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 discontinu...

Page 3: ...HOULD 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...

Page 4: ...d 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 loca...

Page 5: ...esh 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 Instruction...

Page 6: ...N 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 Dua...

Page 7: ...ceived 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 termi...

Page 8: ...er 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...

Page 9: ...h 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...

Page 10: ...ceor 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 MO...

Page 11: ...7 Specifications ADG 78 III Gas NOTE ADCreservestherighttomakechangesinspecificationsatanytimewithoutnoticeor obligation All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 12: ...ontrols 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 th...

Page 13: ...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 serv...

Page 14: ...st 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 Thedryermustbeinstalledonnoncombustiblefloo...

Page 15: ...emove 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 s...

Page 16: ...e 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 Rev...

Page 17: ...ance 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...

Page 18: ...n 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 shoul...

Page 19: ...side 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 duct...

Page 20: ...ce 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 Wher...

Page 21: ...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 Whentheexhaustductworkp...

Page 22: ...SA C22 1 1990 or LATEST EDITION IMPORTANT Failuretocomplywiththesecodesorordinances and ortherequirementsstipulated inthismanualcanresultinpersonalinjuryorcomponentfailure NOTE Componentfailureduetoim...

Page 23: ...AC 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 applyi...

Page 24: ...mped 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 connecti...

Page 25: ...per 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 mu...

Page 26: ...is required on a 3 phase 3 dryer For gas dryers manufactured for operation at 3 phase 3 the electrical connections are made at the power distribution block located in the service box at the rear upper...

Page 27: ...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 3 power leads L1 L2 L3...

Page 28: ...chwillVOIDTHEWARRANTY 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 Can...

Page 29: ...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 dry...

Page 30: ...d 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...

Page 31: ...hingonasoapywatersolution liquid detergentworkswell WARNING NEVER TEST FOR LEAKS WITHAFLAME ALL components materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code SpecificationsANSI Z223 1 LATEST EDITION or...

Page 32: ...ryer 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 importa...

Page 33: ...shutoffvalvesareopen NOTE GasdryersareequippedwithaHotSurfaceIgnition HSI system whichhasinternal diagnostics Ifignitionisnotestablishedwithinthefirstattempt theheatcircuitintheHSI modulewill LOCKOUT...

Page 34: ...ges are required refer to the computer programming manual which was shipped with the dryer 6 Check the electric service phase sequence 3 phase 3 models only While the dryer is operating check to see i...

Page 35: ...ing 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 i...

Page 36: ...ndledinanexpeditiousmanner 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...

Page 37: ...e 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 6...

Page 38: ...claims are the responsibility of the shipper IMPORTANT No replacements credits or refunds will beissued for merchandise damaged in transit 5 ALL returns should be shipped to the ADC factory in such a...

Page 39: ...AND LIQUIDS NOTE Suggestedtimeintervalsshownareforaverageusagewhichisconsideredsix 6 toeight 8 operational running hoursperday IMPORTANT Dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the o...

Page 40: ...cesisrecommended 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...

Page 41: ...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 T...

Page 42: ...uired 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 pleas...

Page 43: ...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 Therma...

Page 44: ...lacement 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 lig...

Page 45: ...blished 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 sti...

Page 46: ...ng 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 s...

Page 47: ...hrough 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 ove...

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