American Dryer Corp. ADG-215 User manual

ADG-215/ADG-220/ADG-230/ADG-235
Installation Manual
For replacement parts, contact the reseller 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]
www.amdry.com
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
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.
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.
—QUEFAIRESIVOUSSENTEZUNEODEUR
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.
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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.
OBSERVEALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONS 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.
“IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER”
Information must beobtained 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.
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.
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________________________________ MODELNO. __________________________________________
RESELLER’S NAME ________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or theADCfactory. When orderingreplacementparts fromthefactory,
you can FAX your order to ADC at [phone] or telephone your order directly to the ADC Parts Department at (508)
678-9000. Please specify the dryer model number andserialnumberin addition to the description andpart number,sothat
your order is processed accurately and promptly.

IMPORTANT
YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUT THEELECTRIC SUPPLYANDTHEGAS
SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS OR GUARDS ARE REMOVED FROM THE
MACHINETOALLOWACCESSFORCLEANING,ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,OR
TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) STANDARDS.
WARNING
CHILDREN SHOULD NOTBEALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE DRYER(S).
CHILDREN SHOULD BESUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYERS IN OPERATION.
CAUTION
DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOTDRY MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER.
DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES.
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch or heat circuit safety
devices ever be disabled.
“Caution: Label all wires prior to
disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring
errors can cause improper operation.”
«Attention: Au moment de l’entretien des
commandes,étiqueteztouslesfilsavantde
les débrancher. Des erreurs de câblage
peuvent entraîner un fonctionnement
inadéquat et dangereux.»

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 OBSERVEALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONSdisplayedon 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 beinstalled or stored in an area where itwillbe exposedtowater or weather.
The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area.

Table of Contents
SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION..........................................................................2
A. Receiving and Handling ............................................................................................................... 2
B. Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 2
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS ..............................................................................................4
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ......................................................................5
A. Unpacking/Set Up ...................................................................................................................... 5
B. Location of the Dryer.................................................................................................................. 5
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements .................................................................................................... 6
D. Fresh Air Supply Requirements ................................................................................................... 7
E. Exhaust Requirements ................................................................................................................. 8
F. Electrical Information ................................................................................................................ 10
G. Gas Information........................................................................................................................ 13
H. Preparation for Operation ......................................................................................................... 16
I. Preoperational Tests ................................................................................................................. 17
SECTION IV
MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................18
A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 18
B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 19
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 19

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SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A. RECEIVING AND HANDLING
The dryer is shipped with a protective polyethylene cover and protective corners and is enclosed in a cardboard
carton as a means of protection in transit. Upon delivery, the shipping carton and wooden skid should be visually
inspected for shipping damage. If the carton or wooden skid is damaged, inspect further.
Dryers damaged in shipment:
1. ALL dryersshould be inspected upon receipt and before they are signed for.
2. If there is suspected damage or actual damage, the trucker’s receiptshould 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 number refused must be noted on the
receipt.
4. If you determine that the dryer has been damaged after the trucker has left your location, you should call
your local freight terminal immediately and request an inspection and freight claim form. 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.
5. If you need assistance in handling the situation, please call American Dryer Corporation.
IMPORTANT: The dryer should be transported and handled in an upright position at ALL
times.
B. SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
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. Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
4. Although theAmerican Dryer is 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” cleaners.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.

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WARNING: DO NOT dry rags or articles coated with gasoline, kerosene, paint, wax, or grease.
FIRE OR EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or flammable solvents 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 may be a fire hazard.
5. A programshould be established for the inspection and cleaning of the lint in the burner area and exhaust
ductwork. 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.
6. 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 do so will VOID THE WARRANTY.
7. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch or heat circuit safety devices ever be
disabled.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURYOR FIRE COULD RESULT.
8. READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO THE
DRYER.

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

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SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
Installation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In the
absence of these codes, the installation must conform toapplicableAmericanNationalStandards:ANSIZ223.1-
LATEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION (National Electrical
Code) or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91
(Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General
Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION
(for Electrical Connections).
A. UNPACKING/SET UP
Remove shipping carton, polyethylene cover, and protective shipping corners from dryer.
NOTE: The access keys to the coin box, control (upper service) door, and lint (lower service)
door are shipped in the upper basket (tumbler) and should be removed and put in a safe
place.
The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached to the skid or with the skid removed. To un-skid
the dryer, locate and remove the four (4) bolts securing the base of the dryer to the wooden skid. Two (2) are
located at the rear of the base, and two (2) are located in front. Once the bolts are removed, slide the dryer off the
skid.
With the skid removed, to make it easier to slide the dryer into its final position, slightly lower ALL four (4)
leveling legs, so that the dryer will slide on the legs instead of the base frame. The dryer is equipped with four (4)
leveling legs, one (1) at each corner of the dryer base.
B. LOCATION OFTHE DRYER
Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such
codes or ordinances the location must conform withtheNationalFuelGasCodeANSI.Z223.1LATESTEDITION,
or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural
Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing).
1. The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of supporting its weight. Carpeting must be
removed from the floor area that the dryer is to rest on.
IMPORTANT: “The dryer must be installed on noncombustible floors only.”
It is recommendedthat the rear of the dryer be positioned about 2 feet (0.61 meters) away from the nearest
obstruction (i.e., wall) for ease of installation, maintenance, and service.
2. The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct connection to the outside.

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3. The dryer must be installed with provisions for adequate combustion and make-up air supply.
CAUTION: This dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the outdoors. Every
6 months, inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any lint build up.
C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible materials and must be located a minimum of
6-inches (15.24 cm) above the dryer outer top, except along the front of the dryer which may be closed in if
desired.
LEAVE 18”-24”ATREAR OF DRYER
FOR MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall. However, allowancesshould be made for the opening and closing
of the control and lint doors. It is suggested that the dryer be positioned about 2 feet (0.61 meters) away from the
nearest rear obstruction for ease of installation, maintenance, and service.
NOTE: Air considerations are important for proper and efficient operation.
0” MIN DISTANCE TO
COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
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