Maytag MD-170PTVW, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...ler service agency or the gas supplier AVERTISSEMENT Assurez vous de bien suivrelesinstructionsdonn esdanscettenotice pour r duire au minimum le risque d incendie ou d explosion ou pour viter tout dom...

Page 2: ...tions 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 in...

Page 3: ...PERATION CAUTION DRYERSSHOULDNEVERBELEFTUNATTENDEDWHILEINOPERATION FORYOUR SAFETY DONOTDRYMOPHEADSINTHEDRYER DONOTUSEDRYERINTHEPRESENCEOFDRYCLEANINGFUMES WARNING UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the drye...

Page 4: ...cluded 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 wil...

Page 5: ...ing Instructions 29 L Compressed Air Requirements MD 170 Only 30 M Steam Information MD 170 Only 31 SECTION IV SERVICE PARTS INFORMATION 35 A Service 35 B Parts 35 SECTION V WARRANTYINFORMATION 36 A R...

Page 6: ...mediately 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 perf...

Page 7: ...drying cycle has been completed WARNING Articlesleftinthedryerafterthedryingandcoolingcycleshavebeencompletedcan create a fire hazard 12 DO NOT operate steam dryers with more than 125 psi 8 62 bar st...

Page 8: ...20 40 CONTAINER 3 7 DRYERS PER 48 53 TRUCK 9 10 WATER CONNECTION 3 4 11 5 NH VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208 575v 3 3 4w 50 60 Hz APPROX NET WEIGHT 1 349 lb 611 9 kg APPROX SHIPPING WEIGHT 1 489 lb 675 4 kg HE...

Page 9: ...113395 6 Maytag Co 7 NOTE Themanufacturerreservestherighttomakechangesinspecificationsatanytimewithout noticeorobligation MDG 120 Specifications...

Page 10: ...LTAGE AVAILABLE 416 460V 3 3 4w 50 60 Hz APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 2 103 lb 953 90 kg APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 2 269 lb 1 029 20 kg AIRFLOW 60 Hz 3 700 cfm 104 77 cmm 50 Hz 3 083 cfm 87 30 cmm EXHAUST...

Page 11: ...113395 6 Maytag Co 9 MD 170 Specifications NOTE Themanufacturerreservestherighttomakechangesinspecificationsatanytimewithout noticeorobligation...

Page 12: ...s Plumbing 1 The dryer must 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 Thedryermustbeinst...

Page 13: ...es The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached to the skid or with the skid removed To remove skid from the dryer locate and remove the four 4 lag bolts securing the base of the...

Page 14: ...eight 8 sets of nuts and washers B holding the console module to base c Open the control door control panel and disconnect the white 15 pin plug connector C located in the base of the control box d Di...

Page 15: ...ryer NOTE It is recommended that this joint be taped as well as ALL other duct joints to preventmoistureandlintfromescaping intothebuilding WARNING An exhaust duct transition piece is shipped inside o...

Page 16: ...steam dryers or if a sprinkler is located above the dryer 18 inches 45 72 cm is required D Dryer should be positioned 24 inches 60 96 cm away from the nearest obstruction and 36 inches 91 44 cm is re...

Page 17: ...2 per 1 000 Btu 252 kcal It is not necessary to have a separate make up air opening for each dryer Common make up air openings are acceptable However they must be set up in such a manner that the make...

Page 18: ...draft dampers must be installed in ALL commonly ducted systems Inspection doors should be installed at strategic points in the exhaust ductwork for periodic inspection and cleaning of lint from the d...

Page 19: ...ctional area of the ductwork must be increased 3 Vertical Venting When vertical dryer venting is used the length of the ductwork from the dryer to the outside exhaust outlet must not exceed 15 feet 38...

Page 20: ...hausts to the outdoors is longer than 12 feet 3 656 meters or has more than 1 elbow in it A MDG 120 14 inch 35 56 cm MDG 170 18 inch 45 72 cm MDS 170 20 inch 50 8 cm B 20 feet 6 10 meters Multiple Dry...

Page 21: ...e dryer 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 electr...

Page 22: ...230 3 3 17 4 25 380 3 3 8 5 15 380 400 3 4 8 7 15 416 3 4 9 0 15 440 3 3 8 7 15 460 480 3 3 7 8 15 575 3 3 5 8 15 MD 170 Gas and Steam ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS PER DRYER IMPORTANT NOTES A B...

Page 23: ...l 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 power cord pigtail wire si...

Page 24: ...cause irreparable damage to the gas valve VOIDINGTHEWARRANTY WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT DUE TO FAILURE OF ISOLATINGOR DISCONNECTINGTHE GAS SUPPLYAS NOTED 1 Gas Supply The gas dryer instal...

Page 25: ...5 inches 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...

Page 26: ...ther gas operated appliances on the same supply line etc Specific information regarding supply line size should be determined by the gas supplier NOTE Undersizedgassupplypipingcancreatealoworinconsist...

Page 27: ...iping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa NOTE Thedryermustbeisolatedfromthegassupplypipingsystembyclosingitsindividualmanual shutoffvalve...

Page 28: ...be checked to ensure that this important safety control is functioning 5 GAS MODELS be sure that ALL gas shutoff valves are in the open position 6 Be sure ALL back panels guards and electric box cover...

Page 29: ...est a Gas Models 1 When the dryer is first started during initial start up the burner has a tendency not to ignite on the first attempt This is because the gas supply piping is filled with air so it m...

Page 30: ...ryer Models 1 Spin and dwell stop times are not adjustable in theAutomatic Mode and have been preprogrammed into the microprocessor controller computer for a 120 second spin time and a 5 second dwell...

Page 31: ...discontinue the steam supply 1 SHUT OFF external location furnished shutoff valve K OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Before attempting to start the dryer make sure that the main door is closed and the lin...

Page 32: ...ments Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 2 Air Regulation a No air regulation or filtration is provided with the dryer External regulation filtration of 80 psi 552 kPa must be provided It i...

Page 33: ...ion qty one 1 at top manifold Return 1 1 2 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 p...

Page 34: ...ll an inverted bucket steam trap and check valve at least 12 inches 30 48 cm below the steam coil as close to the coil as possible An inverted bucket steam trap with a capacity of 2 000 lb 907 18 kg o...

Page 35: ...essary to ensure that correct and clean air pressure is achieved 5 Steam Damper System Operation The steam damper as shown in the top illustration on page 34 allows the coil to stay constantly charged...

Page 36: ...tested and adjusted prior to shipping at 80 psi 5 51 bar steam damper operation must be checked before the dryer is put into operation Refer to the illustration above for correct steam damper operatio...

Page 37: ...n contacting the Maytag Co be sure to give them the correct modelnumber and serialnumbersothatyourinquiryishandledinanexpeditiousmanner B PARTS Replacement parts should be purchased from the dealer fr...

Page 38: ...st be completed and returned for each individual dryer NOTE Besuretoincludetheinstallationdatewhenreturningthewarrantycard s B WARRANTY For a copy of the manufacturer s commercial warranty covering yo...

Page 39: ...NTCAN CREATEAPOTENTIALFIRE HAZARD WARNING KEEPDRYERAREACLEARAND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS GASOLINE AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORSAND LIQUIDS NOTE Suggested time intervals shown are for average usage...

Page 40: ...6 MONTHS Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer s internal exhaust ducting Blower motor impellor fan belts and drive belts should be examine...

Page 41: ...NOTE Squirrel cage type fan impellor on the blower motor must be inspected and cleaned every 6 months C LUBRICATION The motor bearings and under normal most conditions the basket tumbler and idler bea...

Page 42: ...e 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 The open burner hi limit must be reset manually prior to the st...

Page 43: ...facturer 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 Thi...

Page 44: ...bler spin time are adjustable by mode selection switches located on the electronic timer refer to the illustration below D N E G E L G N I M I T E M I T N I P S r e b m u N n o i t i s o P t n e m t s...

Page 45: ...Coin Models 1 Upon completing installation of the replacement microprocessor controller computer board reestablish power to the dryer 2 Start the drying cycle by pressing any of the preset cycles in...

Page 46: ...s 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...

Page 47: ...olocal state and federal regulations or codes IMPORTANT It is the installer s or owner s responsibility to see that the necessary or required water water pressure pipe size or connections are provided...

Page 48: ...protect these water lines from freezing 2 Water Connections The water connection is made to the 3 4 11 5 NH hose adapter of the electric water solenoid valve located at the rear upper midsection of th...

Page 49: ...an idle state or 20 seconds after the heat turns off the microprocessor controller computer monitors the thermistor probe located in the top of the basket tumbler chamber and records the minimum tempe...

Page 50: ...d to ensure that the water supply system and valve are functional Before attempting a system check be sure that ALL water supply shutoff valves to the dryer are in the OPEN position the dryer must be...

Page 51: ...he microprocessor controller computer will continue to monitor the condition for a period of 5 minutes before entering S A F E SYSTEM DISABLED Mode Once the condition is corrected the microprocessor c...

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