American Dryer Corp. ML-82 III, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...atement 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 WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk ...

Page 2: ...ons 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 OFPURCHASE ________________________________________________________ MODEL NO __________________ RESELLER SNAME ____________________________________________________________________________...

Page 3: ...PER OSHA Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration STANDARDS Proposition 65 Use of this product could expose you to substances from fuel combustion that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm WARNING WARNING UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch lint drawer switch or heat safety circuit ever be disabled Caution ...

Page 4: ...ncluded with the dryer WARNING DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATEDWITHOUTTHE LINTFILTER 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 tem...

Page 5: ...ression System 25 J Preparation for Operation Start Up 28 K Preoperational Test 29 L Preoperational Instructions 31 M Shutdown 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 Returning Warranty Parts 33 SECTION VI ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 35 A Cleaning 35 B Adjustments 36 C Lubrication 36 D L...

Page 6: ...nts 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 fab...

Page 7: ...IRE COULD RESULT SHOULD THE DRYER DOOR SWITCH LINT DRAWER SWITCH OR HEAT SAFETYCIRCUIT EVER BE DISABLED 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 Articlesleftinthedryerafterthedryingandcoolingcycleshavebeencompletedcan create a fire hazard 12 READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION ...

Page 8: ...CTION 1 F N P T 1 B S P T CE and Australia Only VOLTAGE AVAILABLE N A APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT AIRFLOW EXHAUST CONNECTION DIAMETER COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME OVEN SIZE kW Btu hr kcal hr VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208 460V 3ø 3 4w 50 60 Hz APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 928 lb 420 9 kg APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 978 lb 443 6 kg AIRFLOW 60 Hz 1 700 cfm 48 14 cmm 50 Hz ...

Page 9: ...113344 9 www amdry com 5 Specifications NOTE ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation ...

Page 10: ...OMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1 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 Lint Drawer 6 Data Label and Installation Label ...

Page 11: ...ce relay box for steam units only 3 Electric Service Relay Box 4 Basket tumbler Bearing Mount Assembly 5 Idler Bearing MountAssembly 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 models and steam models are made in this box ...

Page 12: ...ble of supporting its weight Carpeting must be removed from the floor area that the dryer is to rest on IMPORTANT Thedryermustbeinstalledonnoncombustiblefloorsonly 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 ref...

Page 13: ...s instead of the base frame 1 Inside the basket tumbler of this dryer is an exhaust transition piece that must be installed on the outlet of the exhaust before any further venting is connected To do this follow the procedures listed below a Remove the exhaust transition piece from the basket tumbler and place it on the exhaust outlet b Using the screws provided secure the exhaust transition piece ...

Page 14: ...ches 30 48 cm is required providing no sprinkler is located above the dryer For steam dryers or if a sprinkler is located above the dryer 18 inches 45 72 cm is required D Dryer should be positioned 12 inches 30 48 cm away from the nearest obstruction and 24 inches 60 96 cm is recommended for ease of installation maintenance and service E 2 inch 5 08 cm minimum is required for opening the control d...

Page 15: ...rovisions for adequate combustion and make up air supply To compensate for the use of registers or louvers used over the openings the area 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 open...

Page 16: ...les instead The radius of the elbows should preferably be 1 1 2 times the diameter of the duct Including basket tumbler and dryer elbow connections 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 w...

Page 17: ... two 2 elbows excluding dryer connections and outside exhaust outlets 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 each additional 15 feet 4 57...

Page 18: ...uct all the way around The duct must be centered within this opening Outside Ductwork Protection To protect the outside end of the horizontal ductwork from the weather a 90 elbow bent downward should be installed where the exhaust exits the building If the ductwork travels vertically up through the roof it should be protected from the weather by using a 180º turn to point the opening downward In e...

Page 19: ...ws Whentheductworkapproachesthemaximumlimitsasnotedinthismanual aprofessionalheating ventilating andair conditioning HVAC firmshouldbe consultedforproperventinginformation IMPORTANT Exhaust back pressure measured by a manometer at each dryer exhaust duct area must be no less than 0 and must not exceed 0 3 inches 0 74 mb of water column W C The ductwork should be smooth inside with projections from...

Page 20: ...adian Electrical Codes Parts 1 2 CSAC22 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 wir...

Page 21: ...data NOTE ACIRCUIT SERVICINGEACH DRYER MUST BE PROVIDED Gas and Steam ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS PER DRYER IMPORTANT NOTES 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 ...

Page 22: ...gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes In the absence of such codes ALL plumbing connections materials and workmanship must conform to 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 LATE...

Page 23: ...ype of heat or gas indicated on the dryer data label If this information does not agree with the type of gas available DO NOT operate dryer Contact 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 rating shown on the dryer data label is for elevations of up to 2 000 feet 609 6 meters unless ele...

Page 24: ...ure requirements and that gas meters be rated for the total amount of ALL the appliance Btu 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 sup...

Page 25: ...e L P gases must be used WARNING NEVER TEST FOR GAS LEAKS WITHAFLAME IMPORTANT Thedryeranditsindividualshutoffvalvemustbedisconnectedfromthegassupply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa NOTE Thedryermustbeisolatedfromthegassupplypipingsystembyclosingitsindividualmanual shutoffvalveduringanypressuretestingofthegassupplypipingsyste...

Page 26: ...n 1 return line connection qty one 1 at bottom manifold Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents The minimum operating pressure for optimum results is 100 psig 689 47 kPa 2 Installation Instructions To ensure 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 s...

Page 27: ...causing a vacuum inside the coil and possibly damaging the coil g The supply and return lines should be insulated This will save energy and provide for the safety of the operator and maintenance personnel 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 ...

Page 28: ... that correct and clean air pressure is achieved 4 Steam Damper System Operation The steam damper as shown in the illustration below allows the coil to stay constantly charged eliminating repeated expansion and contraction When the damper is opened the air immediately passes through the already hot coil providing instant heat to start the drying process When the damper is closed ambient air is dra...

Page 29: ...I FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM BEFORE YOU START CHECK LOCAL CODES AND PERMITS Call your local water company or the proper municipal authority for information regarding local codes IMPORTANT ItisyourresponsibilitytohaveALLplumbingconnectionsmadebyaqualified professionaltoassurethattheplumbinginstallationisadequateandconformstolocal state and federal regulations or codes IMPORTANT It is the installer s o...

Page 30: ...stem will be INOPERATIVE IMPORTANT Appliance is to be connected to the water mains using a new hose set and the old hose set should not be reused b Water Connections The water connection is made to the 3 4 11 5 NH hose adaptor of the electric water solenoid valve located at the rear upper midsection of the dryer refer to the photo The water solenoid valve has a 3 8 M P T connection supplied with a...

Page 31: ...the owner The water connection for the manual bypass is made to the T or three 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 freezing temperatures provisions must be made to protect these water lines from freezing WARNING If the water ...

Page 32: ...DELS Check to assure that the dryer is connected to the type of heat 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 Refer to page 30 for Sail Switch Adjustment 5 GAS MODELS Be sure that ALL ga...

Page 33: ...ircuitintheDSI module will lock out 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 assure 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 In...

Page 34: ...st commonly used parameter program selections If computer program changes are required refer to the computer programming manual which was shipped with the dryer 8 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 s...

Page 35: ...ng instructions M 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 SHUT OFF external gas supply shutoff valve b STEAM MODELS discontinue the steam ...

Page 36: ...model numberandserialnumbersothatyourinquiryishandledinanexpeditiousmanner 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 1 508 678 9000 ...

Page 37: ...r 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 1 508 678 9000 NOTE Whenever contacting theADC factory for warranty information be sure to have the dryer s model number and serial numberavailable so that your inquiry can be h...

Page 38: ...e not damaged 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 ensured 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 39: ...tervals 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 clogged lint screen will cause poor dryer perf...

Page 40: ...E When cleaning the dryer cabinets avoid using harsh abrasives Aproduct intended for the cleaningofappliancesisrecommended B ADJUSTMENTS 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...

Page 41: ... the dryer pull drawer out approximately halfway Rotate and move lint drawer stop hinge downward and pull drawer out Refer to the illustration below IMPORTANT After reinstalling the lint drawer back into the dryer be sure to rotate move the hinge back to the upward stop position ...

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: ...BER Allows the manufacturer to gather information on your particular dryer 3 MANUFACTURINGCODE NUMBER The number issued by the manufacturer which describes ALL possible options on your particular model 4 TYPE OFHEAT 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 i...

Page 45: ...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 keypad must be pressed to clear the error condition 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 the cycle the dryer will not recognize the open st...

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