ADC AD-115ES User manual

AD-115ES Installation Manual
Phase 7 / Dual Timer / S.A.F.E. System
ADC Part No. 113202-10
American Dryer Corporation
88CurrantRoad
FallRiverMA02720-4781USA
Telephone:[phone]/Fax: [phone]
e-mail:[e-mail]
www.amdry.com
WARNING:Foryoursafetytheinformation
in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion and
to prevent property damage, personal
injuryordeath.
— Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinityof this or any otherappliance.
— WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELLGAS:
●Donottry to light any appliance.
●Donot touch anyelectricalswitch;
donot useanyphonein your
building.
●Clearthe room, building or areaof
alloccupants.
●Immediatelycall yourgassupplier
fromaneighbor’s phone. Follow
thegassupplier’sinstructions.
●Ifyoucannotreach yourgas
supplier,callthefiredepartment.
— Installation and service must be
performedbyaqualifiedinstaller,service
agencyorthe gas supplier.
AVERTISSEMENT:Assurez-vousdebien
suivrelesinstructionsdonnéesdanscette
noticepour réduire au minimum lerisque
d’incendie ou d’explosion ou pour éviter
toutdommagematériel,touteblessureou
lamort.
—Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence
nid’autresvapeursou liquides
inflammablesàproximitédecet
appareiloudetoutautreappareil.
—QUEFAIRESIVOUSSENTEZUNE
ODEURDE GAZ:
●Nepastenterd’allumerd’appareils.
●Netouchezàaucun interrupteur. Ne
pasvousservirdestéléphonesse
trouvantdanslebâtiment.
●Évacuezlapièce,lebâtimentoula
zone.
●Appelezimmédiatementvotre
fournisseurde gaz depuisunvoisin.
Suivezlesinstructionsdu fournisseur.
●Sivous ne pouvez rejoindrele
fournisseurde gaz, appelez le service
desincendies.
—L’installation et l’entretien doivent être
assurés par un installateur ou un
service d’entretien qualifié ou par le
fournisseurde gaz.

Retain This Manual In ASafe Place For Future Reference
American Dryer Corporation products embody advanced concepts in engineering, design, and safety. If this product is
properly maintained, it will provide many years of efficient, trouble free and, most importantly, safe operation.
ONLY qualified technicians should service this equipment.
OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment or specified in the installation manual included with
the dryer.
The following “FOR YOUR SAFETY” caution must be posted near the dryer in a prominent location.
“IMPORTANTNOTETOPURCHASER”
Informationmustbeobtainedfromyourlocalgassupplierontheinstructions
tobe followedif theuser smellsgas. These instructionsmustbeposted ina
prominentlocationnearthedryer.
We have tried to make this manual as complete as 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
discontinue models. The illustrations included in this manual may not depict your particular dryer exactly.
Important
For your convenience, log the following information:
DATEOFPURCHASE___________________________________________ MODEL NO. ______________________________
RESELLER’SNAME _______________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or the ADCfactory. Whenordering replacementpartsfrom the factory,
you canFAX your orderto ADCat [phone]or telephoneyour orderdirectly tothe ADCPartsDepartmentat +1(508)
678-9000. Pleasespecify the dryermodelnumberand serialnumberin addition tothe descriptionand partnumber, sothat
your order is processed accurately and promptly.
AD-115ES PH7
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
orother flammable vapors
andliquidsin the vicinity of
thisor any other appliance.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence
nid’autresvapeursou liquides
inflammablesàproximitédecet
appareiloudetoutautreappareil.

WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch,
or heat safety circuit ever be disabled.
IMPORTANT
YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLYANDTHEGAS
SUPPLY OR THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS OR GUARDS ARE
REMOVED FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW ACCESS FOR CLEANING,
ADJUSTING, INSTALLATION, OR TESTING OFANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA
(OccupationalSafetyand HealthAdministration)STANDARDS.
WARNING
CHILDRENSHOULD NOTBEALLOWEDTOPLAYONORNEARTHEDRYER(S).
CHILDRENSHOULDBESUPERVISEDIFNEARDRYERSINOPERATION.
CAUTION
DRYERSSHOULDNEVERBELEFTUNATTENDEDWHILEINOPERATION.
FORYOURSAFETY
DONOTDRYMOPHEADSINTHEDRYER.
DONOTUSEDRYERINTHEPRESENCEOFDRYCLEANINGFUMES.
“Caution:Label allwires prior to
disconnection when servicing
controls.Wiring errorscan cause
improper operation.”
«Attention:Aumomentde l’entretiendes commandes,
étiquetez tous les fils avant de les débrancher. Des
erreursdecâblagepeuvententraînerun fonctionnement
inadéquatetdangereux.»
Proposition65
Useof thisproduct couldexposeyou tosubstances fromfuelcombustion
thatcontainchemicalsknowntotheStateof Californiatocause cancer,
birth defects andotherreproductive harm.
▲ WARNING
!

WARNING
The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service
panelsremoved. PERSONALINJURYORFIRECOULDRESULT.
IMPORTANT
PLEASEOBSERVEALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONSdisplayedontheequipmentand/or
specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
WARNING
DRYERMUST NEVERBE OPERATEDWITHOUTTHELINTFILTER/SCREENIN
PLACE,EVENIFANEXTERNALLINTCOLLECTIONSYSTEMISUSED.
Dryer mustnot be installed or stored in an area where it willbe 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 in which the ambient temperature
remains between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).

Table of Contents
SECTION I
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..............................................................................................................................2
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .........................................................................4
A. Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 4
B. Component Identification........................................................................................................................ 6
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ................................................................................................................8
A. Location Requirements........................................................................................................................... 8
B. Unpacking and Setting Up...................................................................................................................... 9
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements ............................................................................................................ 12
D. FreshAir Supply Requirements ............................................................................................................ 12
E. Exhaust Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 13
F. Electrical Information ........................................................................................................................... 17
G. Gas Information .................................................................................................................................... 21
H. Steam Information ................................................................................................................................ 25
I. Water Information ................................................................................................................................ 28
J. Preparation for Operation and Start-Up .............................................................................................. 31
K. Preoperational Test............................................................................................................................... 32
L. Preoperational Instructions ................................................................................................................... 34
M. Shutdown Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 35
SECTION IV
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................36
A. Service .................................................................................................................................................. 36
B. Parts...................................................................................................................................................... 36
SECTION V
WARRANTY INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................37
A. Returning Warranty Cards ................................................................................................................... 37
B. Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 37
C. Returning Warranty Parts..................................................................................................................... 37
SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................................39
A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 39
B. Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 40
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................ 40
SECTION VII
DATA LABEL INFORMATION .................................................................................................................41
SECTION VIII
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ...................42
SECTION IX
MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................44
A. Phase 7 ................................................................................................................................................. 44
B. DualTimer ............................................................................................................................................ 44

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SECTIONI
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: For yoursafety,theinformation inthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetheriskof
fireor explosionortopreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,or lossof life.
WARNING: The dryermustnever be operated withanyofthe back guards, outer tops,or
servicepanelsremoved. PERSONALINJURYORFIRE COULDRESULT.
1. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
2. Purchaser/user should consult the local gas supplier for proper instructions to be followed in the event that
the user smells gas. These instructions should be posted in a prominent location.
3. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
a. DO NOT try to light any appliance.
b. DO NOT touch any electrical switch.
c. DO NOT use any phone in your building.
d. Clear the room, building, or area of ALL occupants.
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. Dryers must be exhausted to the outdoors.
6. 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.
WARNING: Dry only water washed fabrics. DONOTdry articles spotted or washed indry
cleaningsolvents,a combustibledetergent,or“all purpose”cleaner. EXPLOSION
COULDRESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT dry rags orarticles coated or contaminatedwith gasoline, kerosene,oil, paint,
or wax. EXPLOSIONCOULD RESULT.
WARNING: DO NOTdrymop heads. Contamination bywax orflammable solvents willcreate a
firehazard.
WARNING: DO NOTuse heatfor dryingarticlesthat containplastic, foam, spongerubber,or
similarlytexturedrubbermaterials. Dryingin aheatedbasket(tumbler) maydamage
plasticsor rubber andmay create afire hazard.

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7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the heating unit area, exhaust
ductwork, and inside the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined from
experience at each location.
WARNING: Thecollection oflint inthe burnerarea andexhaust ductworkcould createa firehazard.
8. For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and/or the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION or in Canada, the Canadian Electrical
Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION.
NOTE: Failuretoelectricallyground thedryerproperly willVOIDTHEWARRANTY.
9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint door switch, or the heat safety
circuit ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONALINJURYORFIRE COULD RESULTSHOULDTHEDRYER
DOORSWITCH, LINTDOORSWITCH,ORTHEHEATSAFETYCIRCUIT
EVERBEDISABLED.
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: Articlesleft inthedryer afterthedrying andcoolingcycles havebeencompleted could
createa firehazard.
12. READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO THE DRYER.
13. For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the dryer must not be operated with a load less
than sixty-six percent (66%), 76 lb (34.5 kg), of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLYAND
THEGAS SUPPLYORTHE STEAM SUPPLYBEFOREANYCOVERS OR
GUARDSARE REMOVED FROMTHE MACHINETOALLOWACCESS
FORCLEANING,ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,ORTESTINGOFANY
EQUIPMENTPEROSHA(OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration)
STANDARD.
IMPORTANT: Dryer mustbeinstalledina location/environment inwhichtheambient
temperatureremainsbetween40°F(4.44°C)and130°F(54.44°C).

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MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 115 lb 52.16 kg
TUMBLER DIAMETER 42” 106.68 cm
TUMBLERDEPTH 41-1/4” 104.78 cm
TUMBLER VOLUME 33.10 cu ft 937.29 L
TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR 3/4 hp 0.56 kW
BLOWER/FAN MOTOR 3 hp 2.24 kW
DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 31-3/8” 79.69 cm
DOOR SILL HEIGHT 27-1/2” 69.85 cm
WATER CONNECTION 3/4”-11.5 NH
(North America)
3/4” B.S.P.T. (Outside North America)
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 4 / 8
DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 9 / 10
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-575V 3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 1,260 lb 571.53 kg
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,400 lb 635.03 kg
AIRFLOW 60 Hz 2,100 cfm 59.47 cmm
50 Hz 1,750 cfm 49.55 cmm
HEAT INPUT 343,000 Btu/hr 86,435 kcal/hr
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 14” 35.56 cm
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A
INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1” F.N.P.T.
1” F.B.S.P.T.
(CE and Australia Only)
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-575V 3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 1,260 lb 571.53 kg
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,400 lb 635.03 kg
AIRFLOW 60 Hz 2,100 cfm 59.47 cmm
50 Hz 1,750 cfm 49.55 cmm
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 14” 35.56 cm
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A
OVEN SIZE
kW Btu/hr kcal/hr
60 204,700 51,600
72 245,700 61,900
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-575V 3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 1,555 lb 705.34 kg
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,695 lb 768.84 kg
AIRFLOW 60 Hz 2,100 cfm 59.47 cmm
50 Hz 1,750 cfm 49.55 cmm
STEAM CONSUMPTION 375 lb/hr 170.10 kg/hr
OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE 125 psi max 8.62 bar
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 14” 35.56 cm
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION 1/4” Quick Connection
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME 0.75 cfh 0.02 cmh
BOILER HORSEPOWER (NORMAL LOAD) 11 Bhp
SUPPLYCONNECTION 1-1/4” F.N.P.T.
RETURN CONNECTION 1-1/4” F.N.P.T.
SECTIONII
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENTIDENTIFICATION
A. SPECIFICATIONS
Electric
Steam Gas
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 5/26/06
IMPORTANT: Steam dryers mustbeprovided with a clean, dry, regulated 80 psi +/- 10 psi (5.51
bar +/- 0.69 bar) air supply.
NOTE: ADCreservestheright tomakechanges inspecifications atanytime withoutnoticeor
obligation.

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Specifications – Gas, Electric, and Steam
NOTE: ADCreservestheright tomakechanges inspecifications atanytime withoutnoticeor
obligation.

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B. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
1. Dryer Front View
Illus. No. Description
1 Microprocessor Control and Keypad PanelAssembly (controls)
2 Control (top access) Door Assembly
3 Main DoorAssembly
4 Lint DoorAssembly
5 Lint Drawer
6 Wire Diagram (located behind control door)
7 Top Console (module)Assembly