American Dryer Corp. AD-285 User manual

AD-285 Installation Manual
Phase 7 / S.A.F.E. System
ADC Part No. 113235-5
American Dryer Corporation
88 Currant Road
Fall River MA 02720-4781 USA
Telephone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.amdry.com
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 à proximité de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.
—QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE
ODEUR DE GAZ:
●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.
—L’installation et l’entretien doivent être
assurés par un installateur ou un
service d’entretien qualifié ou par le
fournisseur de gaz.
WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion and to prevent property
damage, personal injury or death.
— 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.

AD-285 PH7
“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.
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:
DATE OF PURCHASE _______________________________________________________ MODEL NO. ________________________
RESELLER’S NAME _____________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number(s) ______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or the ADC factory. When ordering replacement parts from the factory, you
can FAX your order to ADC at [phone] or telephone your order directly to the ADC Parts Department at +1 (508)
678-9000. 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 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.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline
or other flammable vapors
and 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 à proximité de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

IMPORTANT
YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT 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.
WARNING
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE
DRYER(S).
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYERS IN OPERATION.
CAUTION
DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT DRY MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER.
DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES.
“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.»
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch,
or heat safety circuit ever be disabled.
Proposition 65
Use of this product could expose you to substances from fuel combustion
that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects and other reproductive harm.
▲ WARNING
!

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 ALLSAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/
or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
WARNING
DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN
IN PLACE, EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.
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 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
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS................................................................................................. 3
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................. 5
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES .................................................................................... 7
A. Unpacking/Setting Up ...................................................................................................................... 7
B. Location Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 8
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements ......................................................................................................... 9
D. Fresh Air Supply Requirements...................................................................................................... 10
E. Exhaust Requirements .....................................................................................................................11
F. Electrical Information ..................................................................................................................... 16
G. Gas Information .............................................................................................................................. 20
H. Preparation for Operation and Start-Up.......................................................................................... 24
I. Preoperational Test ......................................................................................................................... 25
J. Preoperational Instructions ............................................................................................................. 26
K. Shutdown Instructions .................................................................................................................... 28
SECTION IV
SERVICE AND PARTS INFORMATION ..................................................................... 29
A. Service ............................................................................................................................................ 29
B. Parts ................................................................................................................................................ 29
SECTION V
WARRANTY INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 30
A. Returning Warranty Cards .............................................................................................................. 30
B. Warranty.......................................................................................................................................... 30
C. Returning Warranty Parts................................................................................................................ 30
SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 32
A. Cleaning .......................................................................................................................................... 32
B. Adjustments .................................................................................................................................... 33
C. Lubrication...................................................................................................................................... 33

SECTION VII
DATA LABEL INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 34
SECTION VIII
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK
OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ......................................................................... 35
SECTION IX
SENSOR ACTIVATED FIRE EXTINGUISHING (S.A.F.E.) SYSTEM ..................... 38

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SECTION I
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 or 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. 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. 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.
WARNING: DO NOT dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or flammable solvents will create
a fire hazard.

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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 may be a fire hazard.
7. 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.
WARNING: The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust ductwork 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 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: Failure to electrically ground the dryer properly will VOID THE WARRANTY.
9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint drawer switch, or heat safety circuit
ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT should the dryer door
switch, lint door switch, or heat safety circuit ever be disabled.
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 completed
can create a fire hazard.
12. READ AND FOLLOWALL 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%), 20 lb (9.07 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY
AND THE GAS 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.
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).

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SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 4/2/07
NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 30 lb 13.6 kg
TUMBLER DIAMETER 27-1/4” 69.22 cm
TUMBLER DEPTH 30” 76.2 cm
TUMBLER VOLUME 10.18 cu ft 288.27 L
TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR 1/2 ” hp 0.373 kW
BLOWER/FAN MOTOR N / A
DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 21 -1 /2” 54.61 cm
DOOR SILL HEIGHT 26-3/8” 67 cm
WATER CONNECTION 3/4 ”-11.5 NH
(North America)
3/4” B.S.P.T. (Outside North America)
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 14 / 3 0
DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 36 / 38
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-480V 1,3ø 2,3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 455 lb 206.4 kg
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 500 lb 226.8 kg
AIRFLOW 60 Hz 375 cfm 11 cmm
50 Hz 313 cfm 8.85 cmm
HEAT INPUT 72,000 Btu/hr 18,144 kcal/hr
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 6” 15.24 cm
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A
INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1/2” N.P.T.
1/2” B.S.P.T.
(CE and Australia Only)
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE
N / A
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT
AIRFLOW
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER)
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME
OVEN SIZE
kW Btu/hr kcal/hr
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE
N / A
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT
AIRFLOW
STEAM CONSUMPTION
OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER)
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME
BOILER HORSEPOWER (NORMAL LOAD)
SUPPLY CONNECTION
RETURN CONNECTION
Gas
Electric
Steam

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NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
Specifications