American Dryer Corp. AD-4545 User manual

AD-4545
Service Manual
American Dryer Corporation
88 Currant Road
Fall River, MA 02720-4781
Telephone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.amdry.com
ADC Part No. 450331-1

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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.
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 NOTE TO PURCHASER”
Information must be obtained from your local gas supplier on the
instructions to be followed if the user smells gas. These
instructionsmust bepostedinaprominentlocationnearthedryer.
Wehavetriedtomakethismanualascompleteaspossible and hope you will find ituseful. Themanufacturer
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) __________________________________________________________________________________
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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.
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Table of Contents ________
List of Acronyms _____________________
DSI Direct Spark Ignition
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
IMPORTANT
You must disconnect and lockout the electric
supply and the gas supply or the steam supply
beforeanycovers orguardsare removedfrom
the machine to allow access for cleaning,
adjusting, installation, or testing of any
equipment per OSHA standards.
Please observe all safety precautions
displayed on the equipment and/or specified
in the installation manual included with the
dryer.
CAUTION
Dryer(s) should never be left unattended while
in operation.
“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
Children should not be allowed to play on or
near the dryer(s). Children should be
supervised if near dryer(s) in operation.
Under no circumstances should the dryer door
switch(es), lint door/drawer switch(es), or heat
safety circuit(s) ever be disabled.
The dryer must never be operated with any of
the back guards, outer tops, or service panels
removed. Personal injury or fire could result.
The dryer must never be operated without the
lint filter/screen in place, even if an external
lint collection system is used.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not dry mop heads in the dryer. Do not
use dryer in the presence of dry cleaning
fumes.
The dryers 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.
Parts Locations and Removal................................ 4
Computer Panel Assembly Removal ................... 4
Computer Board Removal ................................... 4
Lint Drawer Removal ........................................... 4
Door Switch Removal .......................................... 5
Top or Bottom Front Panel Removal.................... 5
Lint Door Switch Removal.................................... 5
Burner Hi-Limit Removal...................................... 6
Idler Arm Removal ............................................... 6
Main 18” Pulley Removal ..................................... 6
Temperature Sensor/
Basket Hi-Limit Removal ..................................... 6
Sail Switch Removal ............................................ 7
Ignitor ProbeAssembly Removal......................... 7
Flame-Probe Removal ......................................... 7
Rotation Sensor Removal .................................... 8
Basket/Tumbler Support Removal ....................... 8
Check Tumbler
Lateral and Vertical Adjustments.......................... 8
Tumbler Alignment (Lateral)................................. 9
Motor/Impellor Removal....................................... 9

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Parts Locations and Removal ________
NOTE: Disconnect power to the machine at all times
before removing or installing any components!
Computer Panel Assembly Removal:
Remove the four screws holding the computer panel to the
dryer. Lift up on the panel and pull out the computer panel
assembly.
Slide the bottom of the panel that is notched through the two
metal buttons to hold the panel on the dryer.
At this point you can disconnect the connectors that are on
the boards and totally remove the complete panel from the
dryer by sliding in the panel to where it’s over the two metal
buttons and lifting it up.
Computer Board Removal:
Follow instructions for computer panel removal. Disconnect
all connectors connected to the board.
Remove the two Phillips head screws in two of the corners of
the computer board and pull the board off of the standoffs on
the other two corners.
Lint Drawer Removal:
Unlock the lint drawer (if equipped with a lock) pull out the
lint drawer 3/4 out, under the lint drawer is a rocker type
locking mechanism push up on one end of this rocker type
lock and remove it completely.

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Door Switch Removal:
Open the main door. Remove the two Phillips head screws
attaching the door switch housing to the front panel.
Disconnect the two wires on the door switch. Remove the
two Phillips head screws (and associated nuts and star
washers) holding the door switch to the door switch housing.
Top or Bottom Front Panel Removal:
Top Panel: Remove the lint drawer. Remove the computer
panel assembly. Remove the ten screws holding the panel
to the dryer. Lift up and pull out the panel about 8-inches or
so.
Disconnect the door switch wires (blue wires) from the
connector, connected to the connector on the side of the
wrapper. Totally remove the panel from the dryer.
Bottom Panel: Remove the lint drawer. Remove the ten
screws (this is the bottom only) on the front panel. Lift up
and pull out the panel about 8-inches or so. Disconnect the
door switch wires (blue wires) from the connector, connected
to the connector on the side of the wrapper. Totally remove
the panel from the dryer.
Lint Door Switch Removal:
Remove the lint drawer. Remove the two screws that are
holding the lint door switch, pull out the lint switch, disconnect
the two wires on it. Replace the switch.
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Idler Arm Removal:
Loosen the two 9/16” bolts holding the idler arm to the
machine. Remove the two belts. Remove those two 9/16”
bolts the idler arm will now come away from the machine.
Take off the idler pulley by loosening the two setscrews on
the idler pulley and pull it off the idler shaft.
Main 18” Pulley Removal:
Remove top or bottom back guard panel. Loosen the two
9/16” bolts on the idler arm. Note position of the arm for
reinstallation.
Remove the upper 18” pulley belt. Loosen the two setscrews
on the 18” main pulley.
Remove the pulley. Install new pulley in reverse make sure
the setscrews on the new 18” pulley are tight.
Temperature Sensor/
Basket Hi-Limit Removal:
Burner Hi-Limit Removal:
Remove top or bottom back guard panel. Remove the two
red wires on the burner hi-limit switch. Remove the two
screwsholdingtheburner hi-limit switch to the dryer. Remove
the hi-limit switch.
Remove the lint screen (see instructions on lint screen
removal).
Remove the three hex head screws holding the temperature
sensor bracket to the lint screen rail.
Disconnect the 4 Pin connector from the bracket.
Remove the bracket assembly from the machine.
At this point you can remove the basket hi-limit by removing
the two screws and nuts and washers holding it in place.
Also, disconnect the two wires going to the hi-limit.

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Sail Switch Removal:
Remove the back guard. As shown in picture remove the
two hex head screws.
The sail switch box assembly will now come apart in two
pieces.
Remove the screws/nuts associated with the sail switch and
remove it from the bracket.
Ignitor Probe Assembly Removal:
Remove the back guard, disconnect the orange boot from
the DSI module by simply pulling off.
Remove the one Phillips head screw that is holding the ignitor
probe to the ignitor bracket.
Remove black plastic ring protector from the ignitor bracket
and remove ignitor and wire from the machine.
Flame-Probe Removal:
Remove the back guard, disconnect the white single
connector on the flame-probe.
Remove the one Phillips head screw on top of the ignitor
bracket holding the flame-probe. Pull the probe up and out
of the machine.

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Rotation Sensor Removal:
Removethebottom nut on the rotationsensor. Lift the rotation
sensor up and through the hole in the bearing box.
Disconnect the rotation sensor two pin connector. Remove
from the machine.
Basket/Tumbler Support Removal:
1. Remove lint screen assembly (refer to instructions).
2. Remove front panel assembly (follow “To Replace Front
Panel Assembly”).
3. Loosen setscrews on front tumbler bearing.
4. Using a wheel puller gently push the tumbler shaft
towards the front through the front tumbler bearing.
NOTE: an alternate method would be to place a block
of wood on the end of the tumbler shaft and strike it
with a heavy hammer. To prevent damage to the shaft,
the wheel puller method is preferred.
5. Remove the tumbler and support through the front of
the dryer.
a. Remove the bolt in the center of the tumbler back
wall.
b. Loosen and remove the nuts and washers from the
tumbler tie rods. Remove the rods.
c. Replace either tumbler or tumbler support by
reversing the procedure.
6. Reassemble components into dryer by reversing steps
1 through 4.
7. Check tumbler lateral and vertical alignment. Also, check
belt tension and alignment.
NOTE: Check tension of belts and alignment of
tumbler before operating dryer.
Check Tumbler
Lateral and Vertical Adjustments:
3. Loosen the four hex head bolts on the sides of the
bearing box (two on each side).
4. Back off jam nuts on the two Allen head adjustment
screws.
5. Turn the screws clockwise evenly to raise the tumbler or
counterclockwise evenly to lower the tumbler.
6. Rotate the tumbler from the front and check alignment
with the main door opening.
7. Leave a large gap from the inside ring on the top of the
front panel opening to the tumbler, and a smaller gap on
the bottom to compensate for the weight of the clothes
drying.
8. Tightenthefourhex head boltson the sides ofthebearing
box, and the two Allen head adjustment screws.

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1. Remove back guard.
2. Remove drive belt.
3. Disconnect wiring harness from motor.
IMPORTANT: If top pocket is being replaced, ductwork
on the side of the motor mount must be removed.
4. Remove nuts and washers holding the motor mount to
the rear of the dryer and pull motor mount away.
5. Remove the two left-hand nuts on the motor shaft
retaining the impellor. Work the impellor free from the
motor shaft by means of a puller to prevent damage to
the motor shaft.
6. Remove the bolts holding the motor and install on new
motor.
7. Remove pulley from old motor and install on new motor.
Motor/Impellor Removal:
9. Replace back guard.
10. Reconnect power to dryer.
Tumbler Alignment (Lateral)
1. Discontinue power to the dryer.
2. Remove back guard.
3. Loosen the two hex head bolts, (one turn is enough),
that holds the pillow block bearing to the bearing box.
4. Back off the two jam nuts on the side adjustment bolts.
Now rotate the tumbler from the front of the dryer,
checking the space between the tumbler and the front
panel. This should be equal on the left-hand and right-
hand side.
5. Lateral adjustment (viewing from the rear)
a. Loosening (by turningcounterclockwise)theleft-hand
adjustment bolt and tightening (by turning clockwise)
the right-hand adjustment bolt will shift the basket to
the right.
b. Loosening (by turning counterclockwise) the right-
hand adjustment bolt and tightening (by turning
clockwise) the left-hand adjustment bolt will shift the
basket to the left.
6. Tighten and secure both adjustment bolts and jam nuts.
7. Tighten the bearing box bolts.

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