Alliance Laundry Systems Stacked Drying Tumbler Operating manual

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Installation/Operation/Maintenance
Stacked Drying
Tumbler
Models with Electronic Control
Part No. M412060R2
May 2006
Keep These Instructions For Future Reference.
(If this tumbler changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies the tumbler).

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IMPORTANT: Information must be obtained from your local gas supplier on instructions to be followed if
the user smells gas. These instructions must be posted in a prominent location. Step-by-step instructions of
the above information must be posted in a prominent location near the tumbler for customer use.
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.
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• 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.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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WARNING
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ, les informations
de ce guide doivent être respectées afin de
réduire les risques d’incendie, d’explosion
ou d’éviter les dommages matériels,
personnels ou blessures mortelles.
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• Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni
d’autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables dans le voisinage de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
• QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE
ODEUR DE GAZ :
– Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’apareil.
– Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne
pas vous servir des téléphones se
trouvant dans le bâtiment où vous vous
trouvez.
– 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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POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ
Ne pas entreposer ou utiliser d’essence ou
toutes autres vapeurs et liquides
inflammables à proximité de cette unité ou
de tout autre appareil.
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MISE EN GARDE

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IMPORTANT: Warranty is void unless drying tumbler is installed according to instructions in this manual.
Compliance with minimum specifications and requirements detailed herein, and with applicable local gas
fitting regulations, municipal building codes, water supply regulations, electrical wiring regulations, and any
other relevant statutory regulations. Because of varied requirements, applicable local codes should be
thoroughly understood and all pre-installation work arranged for accordingly.
In the U.S.A. installation must conform to the latest edition of the American National Standard Z223.1 “National
Fuel Gas Code” and Standard ANSI/NFPA 70 “National Electric Code”.
In Canada installation must comply with Standards CAN1-B149.1 or CAN1-B149.2 codes for gas burning
appliances and equipment and CSA C22.1, latest edition, Canadian Electric Code, Part I. Steam models are not
certified by the Canadian Gas Association. The 150 lb. models are not certified by the Canadian Gas Association.
In Australia installation must comply with the Australian Gas Association Installation Code for Gas Burning
Appliances and Equipment. The 150 lb. models are not certified in Australia.
NOTE: The WARNING and IMPORTANT instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood that common sense, caution and
carefulness are factors which CANNOT be built into this tumbler. These factors MUST BE supplied by the
person(s) installing, maintaining, or operating the tumbler.
Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or the manufacturer on any problems or conditions you do
not understand.
Information For Handy Reference
Date Purchased Model No. Serial No.
Dealer’s Name
NOTICE: For your own convenience and protection, record the above information and retain your sales slip
for this appliance. The model and serial numbers will be found on the serial plate located at the rear of the
tumbler. Refer to page 7.
Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this machine according to manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can produce serious injury, death and/or property
damage.
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death to persons, do not operate
tumbler if it does not perform according to these instructions. Immediately disconnect
electrical service, shut off gas supply, and contact an authorized service representative.
Service and repairs are to be performed by authorized service representatives only.
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WARNING

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All rights reserved. No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any
means without the expressed written consent of the publisher.
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Table of
Contents
Information For Handy Reference.................................................... 2
Important Safety Instructions ........................................................... 5
Introduction......................................................................................... 7
Nameplate Information......................................................................... 7
Replacement Parts Information ............................................................ 7
Clearances........................................................................................ 9
Dimensions and Specifications........................................................... 9
Cabinet Dimensions.............................................................................. 9
Specifications........................................................................................ 10
Conversion Table ................................................................................. 10
Installation Instructions ..................................................................... 11
Receiving Inspection ............................................................................ 11
Materials Required................................................................................ 11
Facilities Required................................................................................ 11
Layout .............................................................................................. 11
Floor................................................................................................. 11
Shipping Braces ............................................................................... 11
Venting ................................................................................................. 11
Individual Venting ........................................................................... 12
Combined Exhaust Manifold Venting ............................................. 12
Collector Venting............................................................................. 12
Individual Exhaust................................................................................ 13
Collector Duct.................................................................................. 13
Manifold Construction.......................................................................... 14
Combined Exhaust Manifold................................................................ 15
Make-Up Air......................................................................................... 16
Positioning the Drying Tumbler........................................................... 16
Drying Tumbler Enclosure Construction.............................................. 16
Leveling the Drying Tumbler ............................................................... 17
Gas Requirements (Gas Drying Tumblers) .......................................... 18
Example Of Gas Supply Piping............................................................ 21
Electrical Requirements........................................................................ 22
Grounding Instructions ......................................................................... 23
Instructions for Lighting and Shutting Down Instant
Electronic Ignition System................................................................. 25
Adjustments......................................................................................... 27
Air Flow Switch.................................................................................... 27
Cylinder Door Switch and Strike.......................................................... 27
Drive V-Belt ......................................................................................... 27
Operating Checks ............................................................................... 29
Electronic Control................................................................................. 29
Preliminary Operating Check ............................................................... 29
Operating Instructions ....................................................................... 31
(continued)

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Preventive Maintenance Instructions ............................................... 33
Daily ..................................................................................................... 33
Lint Removal ................................................................................... 33
Monthly................................................................................................. 33
Lubrication....................................................................................... 33
Lint Removal ................................................................................... 33
Every Six Months ................................................................................. 35
Lint Removal and Cylinder Belt Inspection .................................... 35
Drive System.................................................................................... 35
Front Panel....................................................................................... 35
Overall Check .................................................................................. 35

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M412060
Important Safety Instructions
(Save These Instructions)
1. Read all instructions before using the tumbler.
2. Refer to the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
in the INSTALLATION manual for the proper
grounding of the tumbler.
3. Do not dry articles that have been previously
cleaned in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with
gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other flammable
or explosive substances as they give off vapors
that could ignite or explode.
4. Do not allow children to play on or in the
tumbler. Close supervision of children is
necessary when the tumbler is used near children.
This is a safety rule for all appliances.
5. Before the tumbler is removed from service or
discarded, remove the door to the drying
compartment.
6. Do not reach into the tumbler if the cylinder is
revolving.
7. Do not install or store the tumbler in an area
where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
8. Do not tamper with the controls.
9. Do not repair or replace any part of the tumbler,
or attempt any servicing unless specifically
recommended in the user-maintenance
instructions or in published user-repair
instructions that you understand and have the
skills to carry out.
10. Do not use fabric softeners or products to
eliminate static unless recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
11. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT DRY plastics
or articles containing foam rubber or similarly
textured rubberlike materials.
12. Keep area around the exhaust opening and
adjacent surrounding area free from the
accumulation of lint, dust and dirt.
13. The interior of the tumbler and the exhaust duct
should be cleaned periodically by qualified
service personnel.
14. If not installed, operated and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
or if there is damage to or mishandling of this
product’s components, use of this product could
expose you to substances in the fuel or from fuel
combustion which can cause death or serious
illness and which are known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
15. Tumbler will not operate with the loading door
open. DO NOT by-pass the door safety switch by
permitting the tumbler to operate with the door
open. The tumbler will stop tumbling when the
door is opened. Do not use the tumbler if it does
not stop tumbling when the door is opened or
starts tumbling without pressing or turning the
START mechanism. Remove the tumbler from
use and call the serviceman.
16. Do not put articles soiled with vegetable or
cooking oil in the tumbler, as these oils may not
be removed during washing. Due to the
remaining oil, the fabric may catch on fire by
itself.
17. To reduce the risk of fire, DO NOT put cloths
which have traces of any flammable substances
such as machine oil, flammable chemicals,
thinner, etc. or anything containing wax or
chemicals such as in mops and cleaning cloths, or
anything dry-cleaned at home with dry-cleaning
solvent in the tumbler.
18. Use the tumbler only for its intended purpose,
drying clothes.
19. ALWAYS disconnect the electrical power to the
tumbler before attempting service. Disconnect
power by shutting off appropriate breaker or fuse.
20. Install this tumbler according to the
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. All
connections for electrical power, grounding, and
gas supply must comply with local codes and be
made by licensed personnel when required. Do
not do it yourself unless you know how!
21. Remove laundry immediately after the tumbler
stops.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
serious injury or death to persons when
using your tumbler, follow these basic
precautions:
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Important Safety Instructions
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22. Always read and follow manufacturer’s
instructions on packages of laundry and cleaning
aids. Heed all warnings or precautions. To reduce
the risk of poisoning or chemical burns, keep
them out of reach of children at all times
(preferably in a locked cabinet.)
23. Do not tumble fiberglass curtains and draperies
unless the label says it can be done. If they are
dried, wipe out the cylinder with a damp cloth to
remove particles of fiberglass.
24. Always follow the fabric care instructions
supplied by the garment manufacturer.
25. Never operate the tumbler with any guards and/or
panels removed.
26. DO NOT operate the tumbler with missing or
broken parts.
27. DO NOT by-pass any safety devices.
28. Failure to install, maintain, and/or operate this
machine according to the manufacturer’s
instructions may result in conditions which can
produce serious injury and/or property damage.
29. Run tumbler with a load before putting tumbler
into service.
To reduce the risk of serious injury, install
lockable door(s) to prevent public access
to rear of tumblers.
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WARNING

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Introduction
Nameplate Information
When writing for information on any tumbler, be sure
to mention model and serial numbers. The model and
serial numbers will be found on the nameplate as
shown.
Replacement Parts Information
If replacement parts are required, contact the source
from whom you purchased your tumbler or, contact
the Ripon Service Parts Center, P.O. Box 990, Ripon,
Wisconsin 54971-0990, for the name and address of
the nearest authorized parts distributor.
TMB2151N
Serial Plate
(Name Plate)
Also located inside
loading door hinge
Wiring
Diagram
TMB22151N

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Notes