American Dryer Corp. AD-25V Administrator Guide

120299EL/abe ADC Part No. 113042
AD-25V
Installation/Operator's Manual
For replacement parts, contact the distributor from which the dryer
was purchased or
American Dryer Corporation
88 Currant Road
Fall River MA 02720-4781
Telephone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
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.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT DO YOU 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.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien
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 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’appareil.
*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.

Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future Reference
Replacement parts can be obtained from your distributor or the ADC factory. When ordering replacement parts from the
factory, you can FAX your order toADC at [phone] or telephone your orders directly to the ADCPartsDepartmentat
[phone]. Please specify the dryermodelnumber andserialnumberin addition to thedescription andpartnumber,so
that your order is processed accurately and promptly.
DATE OF PURCHASE MODEL NO.
DISTRIBUTORS NAME
Serial Number(s)
AD-25V
“IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER”
Information must be obtained from your local gas supplier on the instructions
to be followed if the user smells gas. These instructions must be posted in a
prominent location near the dryer.
American Dryer Corporation products embody 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.
OBSERVEALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment or specified in the installation/operator's manual
included with the dryer.
The following “FOR YOUR SAFETY” caution must be posted near the dryer in a prominent location.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors or liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence
ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables dans le voisinage de cet
appareil ou de yout autre appareil.
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.
Important
For your convenience, log the following information:

IMPORTANT
YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY and THE
GAS SUPPLY or THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS or GUARDS ARE
REMOVED FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW ACCESS FOR CLEANING, AD-
JUSTING, INSTALLATION, or TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT per OSHA (Oc-
cupational Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE
DRYER(S). CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYER(S) IN
OPERATION.
WARNING
DRYER(S) SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.
CAUTION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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 door switch or the heat circuit devices
ever be disabled.
“Caution: Label all wires prior to
disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring
errors can cause improper operation.”
«Attention: Lor des opérations
d’entretien des commandes étiqueter tous
filsnt de les déconnecter. Toute erreur de
câblage peut étre une source de danger et
de panne.»

WARNING
The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service
panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/
or specified in the installation/operator's manual included with the dryer.
Dryer(s) must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or
weather.
The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area.
DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN
IN PLACE...EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.
WARNING

Table of Contents
SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION..........................................................................3
A. Receiving and Handling ............................................................................................................... 3
B. Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................6
A. Specifications .............................................................................................................................. 6
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ......................................................................8
A. Unpacking/Setting Up ................................................................................................................. 8
B. Location Requirements ................................................................................................................ 9
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements................................................................................................... 10
D. Fresh Air Supply ........................................................................................................................11
E. Exhaust Requirements ............................................................................................................... 12
F. Electrical Information................................................................................................................. 18
G. Gas Information ........................................................................................................................ 24
H. Steam Information..................................................................................................................... 28
I. Preparation For Operation/Start-Up .......................................................................................... 33
J. Preoperational Tests .................................................................................................................. 34
K. Preoperational Instructions ........................................................................................................ 35
L. Shut Down Instructions ............................................................................................................. 38
SECTION IV
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION .................................................................39
A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 39
B. Parts ......................................................................................................................................... 39
SECTION V
WARRANTY INFORMATION .........................................................................40
A. Returning Warranty Card(s)....................................................................................................... 40
B. Warranty................................................................................................................................... 40
C. Returning Warranty Part(s) ........................................................................................................ 40

SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ............................................................................42
A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 42
B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 43
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 43
D. Lint Drawer Removal................................................................................................................ 44
SECTION VII
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................45
Microprocessor (Computer) Models ............................................................................................... 45
Dual Timer Models ......................................................................................................................... 51
SECTION VIII
DATA LABEL INFORMATION........................................................................55
A. Data Label ............................................................................................................................... 55
SECTION IX
REVERSING TIMER SPIN/DWELL ADJUSTMENTS..................................57
SECTION X
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT
COMPONENTS ................................................................................................58
SECTION XI
BURNER AND LINT (TUMBLER) CHAMBER MANUAL RESET
HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................61

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SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A. RECEIVING and HANDLING
The dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners and top cover (or
optional box) as a means of preventing damage in transit. Upon delivery, the dryer and packaging, and wooden
skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage. If any damage whatsoever is noticed, inspect further
before delivering carrier leaves.
Dryers damaged in shipment:
1. ALL dryers should be inspected upon receipt and before they are signed for.
2. If there is suspected damage or actual damage, the trucker's receipt should be so noted.
3. If the dryer is damaged beyond repair, it should be refused. Those dryers which were not damaged in a
damaged shipment should be accepted, but the number received and the number refused must be noted on
the receipt.
4. If you determine that the dryer was damaged after the trucker has left your location, you should call the
delivering carrier's freight terminal immediately and file a claim. The freight company considers this concealed
damage. This type of freight claim is very difficult to get paid and becomes extremely difficult when more
than a day or two passes after the freight was delivered. It is your responsibility to file freight claims. Dryer/
parts damaged in transit cannot be claimed under warranty.
5. Freight claims are the responsibility of the consignee, and ALL claims must be filed at the receiving end.
ADC assumes no responsibility for freight claims or damages.
6. If you need assistance in handling the situation, please contact theADC Traffic Manager at [phone].
IMPORTANT:The dryer must be transported and handled in an upright position at all times.

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B. 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 dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or
service panels removed.
PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.
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 the
user smells gas. The 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. Dryer(s) must be exhausted to the outdoors.
6. Although ADC produces a very versatile machine, there are some articles that, due to fabric composition or
cleaning method, should not be dried in it.
WARNING:Dry only water-washed fabrics. DO NOT dry articles spotted or washed in dry cleaning
solvents, a combustible detergent, or "all purpose" cleaner.
EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
WARNING:DO NOT dry rags or articles coated or contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, oil, paint,
or wax.
EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.

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WARNING:DO NOT dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or flammable solvent will create a
fire hazard.
WARNING: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 also may be a fire hazard.
7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the burner area, exhaust duct
work, and area around the back of the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be
determined from experience at each location.
WARNING:The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust duct work can create a potential fire
hazard.
8. For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and/or the
NATIONAL ELECTRIC 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:Failure to do so will VOID THE WARRANTY.
9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch, or heat safety
circuit, ever be disabled.
WARNING:PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.
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:Articles left in the dryer after the drying and cooling cycles have been complete can create
a fire hazard.
12. READ and FOLLOWALLCAUTIONandDIRECTIONLABELSATTACHEDTO THEDRYER.
WARNING:YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY and
THE GAS SUPPLY or THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS or
GUARDS 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.

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SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS
A. SPECIFICATIONS
*AD-25V reversing dryer available with 3-phase (3ø) 1/2 HP [.373 kw] motors standard.
** Size of piping to dryer varies with installation conditions. Contact factory for assistance.
*** Contact factory for information not listed, 3-phase (3ø) figures shown are for 3-wire service.
**** Specify air-operated or electromechanical steam damper system. Air-operated steam damper system
must be provided with clean, dry and regulated 80 psi ±10 psi (552 kPa ± 69 kPa) air supply.
NOTE:ADCreserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
GasElectric
Steam****
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRYWEIGHT)25 lbs. 11.3 kg
BASKET (TUMBLER)DIAMETER 32-3/4" 83.2 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER)DEPTH 19" 48.3 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER)MOTOR 1/2 HP* .373 kw
DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER)21-1/2" 54.61 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER)VOLUME 9.26 cu. ft. .262 cu.m.
DRYERS PER 20'/40' CONTAINER 14/30
DRYERS PER 45'/48' TRUCK 45/45
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-460v / 1ø - 3ø / 3, 4w / 50/60 Hz
APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED)407 lbs. 184.6 kg
APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED)446 lbs. 202.1 kg
HEAT INPUT 78,000 btuh 19,656 kcal/hr
AIRFLOW 675 cfm 19 cmm
INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1/2" M.P.T.** --
OVEN SIZE
KW BTUH
(60 HZ)KCAL/HR (50 Hz)
15 N/A 12,900
18 61,450 15,485
20 68,250 17,200
24 81,900 20,638 APPLIED VOLTAGE/PHASE/APPROX. AMP DRAW***
KW 208/1ø 240/1ø 208/3ø 240/3ø 380/3ø 416/3ø 460/3ø
60 Hz 50 Hz 50/60 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz 60 Hz 50 Hz
15 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 25 -- -- -- --
18 92 -- 80 53 -- 46 47 -- -- -- 27 25 --
20 101 -- 89 -- -- -- -- -- 33 -- -- -- --
24 -- -- -- 70 -- 61 62 -- -- -- 36 32 --
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-460v / 1ø - 3ø / 3, 4w / 50/60 Hz
APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED)435 lbs. 197.3 kg
APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED)474 lbs. 214.8 kg
AIRFLOW 675 cfm 19 cmm
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME .5 cfh .01 cmh
AIR CONNECTION 1/8" F.P.T. --
STEAM CONSUMPTION BOILER HP NORMAL LOAD
98.8 lbs/hr 44.8 kg/hr 2.9
OPERATING PRESSURE SUPPLY CONNECTION** RETURN CONNECTION
125 psi max 8.6 bar 1" -- 1/2" --
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents