American Dryer Corp. AD-81 III User manual

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FallRiverMA02720-4781
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AD-81 III Installation Manual
Gas/Steam Models/Phase 7
WARNING: Foryoursafetytheinformationin
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
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
otherappliance.
—WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Do not try to light any appliance.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do not
useany phone in yourbuilding.
•Cleartheroom, building or area of all
occupants.
•Immediatelycall your gas supplierfrom a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
•Ifyoucannot reach your gas supplier, call
thefire department.
—Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien
suivrelesinstructions données danscettenotice
pour réduire au minimum le risque d’incendie
ou d’explosion ou pour éviter tout dommage
matériel,toute blessure ou lamort.
—Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni
d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à
proximité de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
—QUEFAIRESIVOUSSENTEZUNEODEUR
DEGAZ:
•Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.
•Netouchezà aucun interrupteur. Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant dans
lebâtiment.
•Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la zone.
•Appelezimmédiatementvotrefournisseur
degazdepuisunvoisin. Suivezles
instructionsdufournisseur.
•Sivous ne pouvez rejoindrele fournisseur
de gaz, appelez le service des incendies.
—L’installationetl’entretiendoiventêtreassuréspar
un installateur ou un service d’entretien qualifié
ouparlefournisseurde gaz.

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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.
OBSERVEALLSAFETY PRECAUTIONSdisplayedontheequipmentorspecifiedintheinstallationmanualincludedwith
the dryer.
Thefollowing “FORYOURSAFETY” cautionmust be posted near the dryer in a prominent location.
“IMPORTANTNOTE TOPURCHASER”
Informationmust beobtained from your local gas supplier ontheinstructions
to be followed if the user smells gas. These instructionsmust be postedin a
prominentlocationnearthedryer.
FORYOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or
otherflammable vapors and
liquidsinthevicinity 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
appareiloudetoutautre 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. The illustrations included in this manual may not depict your particular dryer exactly.
Important
For your convenience, log the following information:
DATEOFPURCHASE _______________________________ MODEL NO. __________________________________________
RESELLER’SNAME _______________________________________________________________________________________
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 theADC Parts Department at (508)
678-9000. Please specify the dryer model number andserialnumberin addition to thedescription andpart number, so that
your order is processed accurately and promptly.
AD-81 III

WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint drawer switch, or
the heat circuit safety devices 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 OF ANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA
(Occupational Safetyand HealthAdministration) STANDARDS.
WARNING
CHILDRENSHOULD NOTBEALLOWEDTOPLAYONORNEARTHEDRYER(S).
CHILDRENSHOULDBESUPERVISEDIFNEARDRYERSINOPERATION.
CAUTION
DRYERSSHOULDNEVER BELEFT UNATTENDEDWHILEINOPERATION.
FORYOURSAFETY
DONOTDRY MOPHEADS INTHEDRYER.
DONOTUSEDRYER INTHE PRESENCEOF DRYCLEANING 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
inadéquatet dangereux.»

WARNING
The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service
panelsremoved. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE OBSERVEALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONSdisplayedonthe equipmentand/or
specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
WARNING
DRYERMUSTNEVERBEOPERATEDWITHOUTTHELINT FILTER/SCREEN IN
PLACE,EVENIFANEXTERNALLINTCOLLECTIONSYSTEMISUSED.
Dryer must not beinstalled 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
SECTIONI
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS ....................................................................................................2
SECTIONII
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENTIDENTIFICATION .....................................................4
A. Specifications.................................................................................................................................... 4
B. Component Identification .................................................................................................................. 6
SECTIONIII
INSTALLATIONPROCEDURES ........................................................................................8
A. Location Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 8
B. Unpacking/Setting Up ....................................................................................................................... 9
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements ....................................................................................................... 10
D. Fresh Air Supply Requirements ....................................................................................................... 10
E. Exhaust Requirements .....................................................................................................................11
F. Electrical Information...................................................................................................................... 16
G. Gas Information .............................................................................................................................. 18
H. Steam Information .......................................................................................................................... 22
I. Water Information .......................................................................................................................... 25
I. Preparation For Operation/Start-Up ................................................................................................ 27
J. Preoperational Tests ....................................................................................................................... 28
K. Preoperational Instructions.............................................................................................................. 30
L. Shutdown Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 30
SECTIONIV
SERVICE/PARTSINFORMATION ...................................................................................31
A. Service ........................................................................................................................................... 31
B. Parts............................................................................................................................................... 31
SECTIONV
WARRANTYINFORMATION...........................................................................................32
A. Returning Warranty Cards .............................................................................................................. 32
B. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................ 32
C. Returning Warranty Parts ............................................................................................................... 32
SECTIONVI
ROUTINEMAINTENANCE..............................................................................................34
A. Cleaning ......................................................................................................................................... 34
B. Adjustments.................................................................................................................................... 35
C. Lubrication ..................................................................................................................................... 35
D. Lint Drawer Removal ..................................................................................................................... 36
SECTIONVII
DATALABELINFORMATION .........................................................................................37
SECTIONVIII
PROCEDUREFORFUNCTIONALCHECKOF
REPLACEMENTCOMPONENTS ...................................................................................38
SECTIONIX
MANUALRESETBURNERHI-LIMITINSTRUCTIONS ................................................40
A. Phase 7 ...............................................................................................................................40
B. DualTimer ...........................................................................................................................40

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SECTIONI
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Foryour safety, the information in this manual mustbefollowedtominimizetherisk of
fireor explosion or toprevent property damage, personalinjury,orloss of life.
WARNING: The dryer must never beoperated 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 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
cleaningsolvents, a combustible detergent,or “all purpose” cleaner.
EXPLOSIONCOULD RESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT dry rags or articles coated or contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, oil, paint,
or wax. EXPLOSIONCOULDRESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or flammable solvents will create a
firehazard.
WARNING: DONOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or
similarly textured rubberlike materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may damage
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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: Thecollection of lintin the burner area and exhaust ductwork can create apotential 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 willVOIDTHEWARRANTY.
9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint drawer switch, or the heat circuit
safety devices ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONALINJURYOR FIRE COULD RESULTSHOULD THE DRYER
DOOR SWITCH, LINT DRAWER SWITCH, OR THE HEATCIRCUIT
SAFETY DEVICES 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: Articlesleft in thedryer after the drying and cooling cycles have been completed can
createa fire hazard.
12. DO NOT operate steam dryers with more than 125 psi (8.62 bar) steam pressure. Excessive steam
pressure can damage steam coil and/or harm personnel.
13. Replace leaking flexible steam hoses or other steam fixtures immediately. DO NOT operate dryer with
leaking flexible hoses. PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
14. READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO DRYER.
15. For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the dryer must not be operated with a load less
then sixty-six percent (66%), 50 lbs (22.68 kg) of its rated capacity.
IMPORTANT: YOU MUST DISCONNECT ANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLY
AND THEGASSUPPLY OR THESTEAM SUPPLYBEFOREANY
COVERS ORGUARDS ARE REMOVED FROM THEMACHINE TO
ALLOWACCESSFORCLEANING,ADJUSTING, INSTALLATION, OR
TESTINGOFANYEQUIPMENTPEROSHA(OccupationalSafetyand Health
Administration)STANDARDS.
IMPORTANT: Dryer must be installedin a location/environment,which theambient
temperatureremains between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).

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SECTIONII
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENTIDENTIFICATION
A. SPECIFICATIONS
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 4/27/04
*Air-operated steam damper system must be provided with clean, dry and regulated 80 psi +/- 10 psi (5.51 bar +/- 0.69 bar) air supply.
** Water supply must be 40 psi +/- 20 psi (2.75 bar +/- 1.37 bar) for the fire suppression system to operate properly.
IMPORTANT: Steam dryersmust be provided with a clean, dry, and regulated 80 psi +/- 10 psi
(5.51 bar +/- 0.68 bar)air supply. Air volume requirement is 0.75 cfh (cubic feet per
hour) (0.02 cmh [cubic meters per hour]).
NOTE: ADCreserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
TUMBLER DIAMETER 37” 94 cm
TUMBLER DEPTH 36” 91.5 cm
TUMBLER VOLUME 22.4 cu ft 0.634 cu m
TUMBLER MOTOR 1/2 hp 0.373 kW
BLOWER MOTOR 3 hp 2.2 kW
DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 21-1/2” 54.6 cm
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 14” 35.56 cm
AIRFLOW 1,700 cfm 48.14 cmm
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 10 / 20
DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 24 / 26
WATER CONNECTION** 3/4”-11.5 NH
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-480v 3ø 3, 4w 50/60 Hz
APPROX. NET WEIGHT 833 lbs 377.8 kg
APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT 883 lbs 400.5 kg
HEAT INPUT 270,000 Btu/hr 68,040 kcal/hr
INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1” F.N.P.T.
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-480v 3ø 3, 4w 50/60 Hz
APPROX. NET WEIGHT 928 lbs 420.9 kg
APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT 978 lbs 443.6 kg
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME 0.75 cfh 0.02 cmh
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION 1/8” F.N.P.T.
STEAM CONSUMPTION 375 lbs/hr 170.5 kg/hr
OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE 125 psi max 8.6 bar
BOILER HP NORMAL LOAD 11
SUPPLY CONNECTION 1” F.N.P.T.
RETURN CONNECTION 1” F.N.P.T.
GasSteam*

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Specifications
NOTE: ADCreserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
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B. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
1. Dryer Front View
Illus. No. Description
1Microprocessor Control/Keyboard (touch pad) Panel Assembly (controls)
2Control (top access) Door Assembly
3Main Door Assembly
4Lint Compartment Area (located behind front panel)
5Lint Drawer
6Data Label and Installation Label