American Dryer Corp. AD-24 Phase 7 User manual

AD-24 Installation Manual
Phase 7
ADC Part No. 113222-5
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.
— WHATTODOIFYOU SMELLGAS:
●Donottry to light any appliance.
●Donot touch anyelectricalswitch;
donot useanyphonein your
building.
●Clearthe room, building or areaof
alloccupants.
●Immediatelycall yourgassupplier
fromaneighbor’sphone. Follow
thegassupplier’sinstructions.
●Ifyoucannotreach yourgas
supplier, call the firedepartment.
— 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.
—QUEFAIRESI VOUS SENTEZ UNE
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.

“IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER”
Information must be obtained from your local gas supplier on the
instructionstobefollowediftheusersmellsgas. Theseinstructions
mustbeposted in a prominent location near thedryer.
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.
Wehavetriedtomakethis manual as complete as possibleand hopeyouwillfindituseful. Themanufacturer
reserves the right to make changes from time to time, without notice or obligation, in prices, specifications,
colors,and material, andto change ordiscontinue models. The illustrationsincluded in this manual maynot
depict your particular dryer exactly.
IMPORTANT
For your convenience, log the following information:
DATEOFPURCHASE __________________________________________________ MODELNO. _____________________
RESELLER’SNAME ___________________________________________________________________________________
SERIALNUMBER(S) ___________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or theADC factory. When ordering replacement parts
from the factory, you can FAX your order toADC at [phone] or telephone your order directly to the
ADC Parts Department at [phone]. Please specify the dryer model number and serial number in
addition to the description and part number, so that your order is processed accurately and promptly.
Retain This Manual in a Safe Place for Future Reference
This product embodies advanced concepts in engineering, design, and safety. If this product is properly
maintained, it will provide many years of safe, efficient, and trouble free 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.
AD-24 Phase 7

WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint door 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.
DONOTUSEDRYERINTHEPRESENCE OFDRYCLEANINGFUMES.
“Caution:Label allwires prior to
disconnection when servicing
controls.Wiring errors can 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 Californiato causecancer,
birthdefectsandotherreproductiveharm.
▲ 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, which the ambient temperature
remains between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).

Table of Contents
SECTION I
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS .......................................................................................... 3
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS...................................................................................................... 5
SECTION III
INSTALLATIONPROCEDURES.............................................................................. 7
A. Unpacking/SettingUp ................................................................................................................. 7
B. LocationoftheDryer.................................................................................................................. 7
C. DryerEnclosureRequirements .................................................................................................... 8
D. FreshAirSupply Requirements ................................................................................................... 9
E. ExhaustRequirements ............................................................................................................... 10
F. ElectricalInformation ................................................................................................................ 16
G. GasInformation ........................................................................................................................ 21
H. PreparationforOperation/Start-Up........................................................................................... 24
I. PreoperationalTests ................................................................................................................. 24
J. PreoperationalInstructions ........................................................................................................ 26
K. ShutdownInstructions............................................................................................................... 28
SECTION IV
SERVICE/PARTSINFORMATION ........................................................................ 29
A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 29
B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 29
SECTION V
WARRANTYINFORMATION ................................................................................30
A. ReturningWarrantyCards......................................................................................................... 30
B. Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 30
C. ReturningWarrantyParts .......................................................................................................... 30

SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................32
A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 32
B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 33
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 33
SECTIONVII
DATA LABEL INFORMATION .............................................................................34
SECTIONVIII
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK
OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS................................................................36
SECTION IX
SENSOR ACTIVATED FIRE EXTINGUISHING (S.A.F.E.) SYSTEM ...........39

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SECTIONI
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Foryoursafety,theinformation inthismanualmustbefollowedto minimizetheriskof
fireor explosionortopreventpropertydamage,personalinjury,orloss oflife.
WARNING: The dryer must neverbeoperated with any of thebackguards, outer tops, or
servicepanelsremoved.PERSONALINJURYORFIRE COULDRESULT.
A. Keep dryer area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors andliquids.
B. 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.
C. WHAT TO DO IFYOU SMELLGAS:
1. DONOT try to light any appliance.
2. DONOTtouch any electrical switch.
3. DONOT use any phone in your building.
4. Clear the room, building, or area of ALLoccupants.
5. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
6. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
D. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
E. Dryer(s) must be exhausted to the outdoors.
F. 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 washedfabrics. DO NOTdry articlesspotted or washed in dry
cleaningsolvents,acombustible detergent,or“allpurpose”cleaner.
EXPLOSIONCOULDRESULT.
WARNING: DONOTdry rags orarticlescoated or contaminatedwith gasoline, kerosene,oil, paint,
orwax.
EXPLOSIONCOULDRESULT.
WARNING: DONOTdry mop heads. Contaminationby waxor flammable solventswill createa
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WARNING: DO NOTuse heatfor dryingarticlesthat containplastic, foam, spongerubber,or
similarly textured materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may damage
plastics or rubber and may be a fire hazard.
G. 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: The collectionof lintin theburner areaandexhaust ductworkcan createa potentialfire
hazard.
H. 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 dryerproperlywillVOIDTHEWARRANTY.
I. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint door switch, or heat safety circuit
ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONALINJURYORFIRECOULDRESULTshould thedryer door switch,
lintdoor switch,or heatsafety circuitever bedisabled.
J. This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning solvents or fumes.
K. Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the drying cycle has been completed.
WARNING: Articles leftinthe dryerafter thedryingand coolingcycleshave beencompletedcan
createa firehazard.
CAUTION: LabelALLwires priortodisconnectionwhen servicingcontrols. Wiringerrors cause
improperanddangerous operation. Verifyproper operationafter servicing.
L. READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO THE
DRYER.
M. For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the dryer must not be operated with a load less
than sixty-six percent (66%), 13 lb (5.89 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOU MUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLY
ANDTHEGASSUPPLYBEFOREANYCOVERS OR GUARDSARE
REMOVEDFROMTHEMACHINETOALLOWACCESS FOR CLEANING,
ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,ORTESTINGOFANYEQUIPMENTPER
OSHA(OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration)STANDARDS.
IMPORTANT: Dryer must beinstalledinalocation/environment, which theambient
temperatureremainsbetween40ºF(4.44ºC)and130º F (54.44º C).

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SECTIONII
SPECIFICATIONS
Electric Gas
MAXIMUM CAPACITY(DRYWEIGHT) 20 lb 9.07 kg
TUMBLER DIAMETER 27-1/4” 69.22 cm
TUMBLER DEPTH 24” 60.96 cm
TUMBLER VOLUME 8.10 cu ft 229.37 L
TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR 1/2 hp 0.37 kW
BLOWER/FAN MOTOR N / A
DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 21-1/2” 54.61 cm
DOORSILLHEIGHT 28-1/3” 71.91 cm
WATER CONNECTION*3/4” F.N.P.T.
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 14 / 30
DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 42 / 47
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-480V 1,3ø 2,3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 426 lb 193.23 kg
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 461 lb 209.11 kg
AIRFLOW 60 Hz 400 cfm 11.33 cmm
50 Hz 333 cfm 9.44 cmm
HEATINPUT 60,000 Btu/hr 15,120 kcal/hr
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 6” 15.24 cm
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A
INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1/2” M.N.P.T.
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-480V 1,3ø 2,3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 426 lb 193.23 kg
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 461 lb 209.11 kg
AIRFLOW 60 Hz 400 cfm 11.33 cmm
50 Hz 333 cfm 9.44 cmm
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 6” 15.24 cm
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A
OVEN SIZE
kW Btu/hr kcal/hr
18 61,400 15,500
20 68,200 17,200
24 81,900 20,600
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE
N / A
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT
AIRFLOW 60 Hz
50 Hz
STEAM CONSUMPTION
OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER)
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME
BOILER HORSEPOWER (NORMAL LOAD)
SUPPLYCONNECTION
RETURN CONNECTION
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 10/04/06
* Water supply must be 40 psi +/- 20 psi (2.75 bar +/- 1.37 bar) for fire suppression system to operate properly.
NOTE: ADCreservesthe righttomake changesinspecifications atany timewithoutnotice or
obligation.
Steam

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Specifications
NOTE: ADCreservesthe righttomake changesinspecifications atany timewithoutnotice or
obligation.