American Dryer Corp Clothes Dryer AD 15 Phase 7 User Manual

AD-15 Phase 7  
Installation Manual  
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien  
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.  
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.  
— Do not store or use gasoline or other  
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity  
of this or any other appliance.  
— WHATTO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:  
— QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE  
ODEUR DE GAZ:  
• 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.  
• 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.  
• 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.  
— L’installation et l’entretien doivent être  
assurés par un installateur ou un service  
d’entretien qualifié ou par le fournisseur  
de gaz.  
American Dryer Corporation  
88 Currant Road  
Fall River MA 02720-4781 USA  
Telephone: (508) 678-9000 / Fax: (508) 678-9447  
012903MGOLDSTEIN/gbennett  
ADC Part No. 113243  
 
Table of Contents  
IMPORTANT  
YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT THE  
ELECTRIC SUPPLYAND THE GAS SUPPLY OR STEAM  
SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS OR PANELS ARE  
REMOVED FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW ACCESS  
FOR CLEANING, ADJUSTING, INSTALLATION, OR  
TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA(Occupational  
Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................ 2  
SPECIFICATIONS ................................... 3  
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES............. 4  
Unpacking/Setting Up...................................... 4  
Location Requirements................................... 4  
Dryer Enclosure Requirements ...................... 5  
Fresh Air Supply Requirements ...................... 5  
Exhaust Requirements ................................... 5  
Electrical Information ....................................... 8  
Gas Information ............................................... 12  
Steam Information ........................................... 13  
Preparation For Operation/Start-Up ................ 16  
Preoperational Tests ....................................... 16  
Preoperational Instructions ............................. 17  
Shutdown Instructions..................................... 19  
“Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when  
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper  
operation.”  
«Attention: Au moment de l’entretien des commandes,  
étiquetez tous les fils avant de les débrancher. Des  
erreurs de câblage peuvent entraîner un fonctionnement  
inadéquat et dangereux.»  
CAUTION  
DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED  
WHILE IN OPERATION.  
When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer,  
REMOVE THE DOOR.  
Lorsque vous entreposez ou mettez votre sécheuse au  
rebut, ENLEVEZ-EN LA PORTE.  
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION .......... 19  
Service.............................................................. 19  
Parts ................................................................. 19  
Do not allow children to play on or in the appliance.  
Close supervision of children is necessary when the  
appliance is used near children.  
WARRANTY INFORMATION................... 19  
Returning Warranty Cards............................... 19  
Warranty ........................................................... 19  
Returning Warranty Parts ................................ 19  
Ne laissez pas les enfants jouer dans ou sur l’appareil.  
Il est important de surveiller étroitement les enfants  
lorsque l’appareil est utilisé non loin d’enfants.  
FORYOURSAFETY  
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ..................... 20  
Cleaning........................................................... 20  
Adjustments ..................................................... 21  
Lubrication ....................................................... 21  
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 dryer main  
door switch, lint drawer switch, or the heat circuit devices  
ever be disabled.  
DATA LABEL INFORMATION ................. 21  
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL  
CHECK OF REPLACEMENT  
COMPONENTS ....................................... 22  
WARNING  
The dryer must never be operated with any of the  
back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed.  
PERSONALINJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.  
WARNING  
MANUAL RESET BURNER  
DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE  
LINTFILTER/SCREENINPLACE, EVENIFANEXTERNAL  
LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.  
HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS ...................... 24  
Phase 7 ............................................................ 24  
Dual Timer ....................................................... 24  
IMPORTANT  
PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
displayed on the equipment and/or specified in the  
installation manual included with the dryer.  
SENSOR ACTIVATED FIRE  
EXTINGUISHING (S.A.F.E.) SYSTEM.... 25  
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 behind the  
front control panel.  
IMPORTANT  
Dryer must be installed in a location/environment,  
which the ambient temperature remains between 40°  
F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).  
 
A program should be established for the inspection and  
cleaning of lint in the burner area, exhaust ductwork, and  
area around the back of the dryer. The frequency of inspection  
and cleaning can best be determined from experience at  
each location.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
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 loss of life.  
!
WARNING:  
The collection of lint in the burner area and  
exhaust ductwork can create a potential fire  
hazard.  
!
The dryer must never be operated with any  
of the back guards, outer tops, or service  
panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY OR  
FIRE COULD RESULT.  
For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded  
in accordance with local codes and/or the National Electrical  
CodeANSI/NFPANO. 70-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the  
Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or  
LATEST EDITION.  
DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors  
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.  
NOTE:  
Failure to electrically ground the dryer properly  
will VOID THE WARRANTY.  
Purchaser/user should consult the local gas supplier for  
proper instructions to be followed in the event the user smells  
gas. The instructions should be posted in a prominent  
location.  
!
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch or  
the heat circuit devices ever be disabled.  
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:  
WARNING:  
DO NOT try to light any appliance.  
PERSONALINJURYOR FIRE COULD RESULT  
should the dryer door switch, lint door switch,  
or heat safety circuit ever be disabled.  
!
DO NOT touch any electrical switch.  
DO NOT use any phone in your building.  
Clear the room, building, or area of ALL occupants.  
This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning  
solvents or fumes.  
Immediately call your gas supplier from a  
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s  
instructions.  
Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the drying cycle  
has been completed.  
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire  
WARNING:  
department.  
Articles left in the dryer after the drying and  
!
cooling cycles have been completed can create  
a fire hazard.  
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified  
installer, service agency, or gas supplier.  
READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS  
ATTACHED TO THE DRYER.  
Dryer(s) must be exhausted to the outdoors.  
Although ADC produces a very versatile dryer, there are some  
articles that, due to fabric composition or cleaning method,  
should not be dried in it.  
For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the  
dryer must not be operated with a load less than sixty-six  
percent (66%), 10 lbs (4.5 kg) of its rated capacity.  
WARNING:  
WARNING:  
Dry only water washed fabrics. DO NOT dry  
YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT  
THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY AND THE GAS  
!
!
articles spotted or washed in dry cleaning  
solvents, a combustible detergent, or “all  
purpose” cleaner. EXPLOSION COULD  
RESULT.  
SUPPLY OR THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE  
ANY COVERS OR GUARDS ARE REMOVED  
FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW ACCESS  
FOR  
CLEANING,  
ADJUSTING,  
DO NOT dry rags or articles coated or  
contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, oil,  
paint, or wax. EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.  
INSTALLATION, OR TESTING OF ANY  
EQUIPMENT PER OSHA (Occupational Safety  
and HealthAdministration) STANDARDS.  
DO NOT dry mop heads. Contamination by  
wax or flammable solvents will create a fire  
hazard.  
IMPORTANT:  
Dryer must be installed in a location/  
environment, which the ambient  
temperature remains between 40º F  
(4.44º C) and 130º F (54.44º C).  
DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain  
plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or similarly  
textured rubberlike materials. Drying in a heated  
basket (tumbler) may damage plastics or rubber  
and may be a fire hazard.  
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American Dryer Corp.  
 
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents  
1/30/04  
*
Size of piping to dryer varies with installation conditions. Contact factory  
for assistance.  
**  
Specify air-operated or electromechanical steam damper system.  
Air-operated steam damper system must be provided with clean, dry,  
regulated 80 psi +/- 10 psi (5.51 bar +/- 0.68 bar) air supply. Air volume  
requirement is 0.5 cfh (0.014 cmh).  
NOTE:  
ADC reserves the right to make changes in  
specifications at any time without notice or  
obligation.  
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The dryer is for use in noncombustible locations.  
INSTALLATION  
PROCEDURES  
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted  
in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements).  
Clearance provisions must be made from noncombustible  
construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure  
Requirements).  
Installation should be performed by competent technicians  
in accordance with local and state codes. In the absence of  
these codes, the installation must conform to applicable  
American National Standards:ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION  
(National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST  
EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in Canada, the  
installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards:  
CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-  
M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for  
General Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian  
Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST  
EDITION (for Electrical Connections).  
Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for  
servicing and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to  
Dryer Enclosure Requirements).  
Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors as noted in this  
manual (refer to Exhaust Requirements).  
Dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust  
venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to  
Exhaust Requirements).  
UNPACKING/SETTING UP  
IMPORTANT:  
Dryer should be located where a minimum  
amount of exhaust duct will be necessary.  
Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and  
optional shipping box) from dryer.  
!
The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct  
connection to the outside.  
IMPORTANT:  
Dryer must be transported and handled in an  
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upright position at ALL times.  
The dryer must be installed with provisions for adequate  
combustion and make-up air supply.  
The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached  
to the skid or with the skid removed. To unskid the dryer,  
locate and remove the four (4) bolts securing the base of the  
dryer to the wooden 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.  
CAUTION:  
This dryer produces combustible lint and must  
!
be exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6 months,  
inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any  
lint buildup.  
IMPORTANT: