American Dryer Corp. ML-122 User manual

ML-122 Installation Manual
Phase 7 / Non-Coin
AmericanDryerCorporation
88Currant Road
FallRiverMA02720-4781
Telephone:[phone] / Fax:[phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.amdry.com
WARNING: Foryoursafetytheinformationin
thismanual mustbe followedto minimizethe
riskof fireor explosionor toprevent property
damage,personalinjury or death.
— Donot storeoruse gasolineor other flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
otherappliance.
— WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELLGAS:
• Donottryto lightany appliance.
• Donottouch anyelectricalswitch;do not
useanyphoneinyourbuilding.
• Cleartheroom, building orareaofall
occupants.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfroma
neighbor’sphone. Followthe gas supplier’s
instructions.
• Ifyoucannotreach yourgas supplier,call
thefiredepartment.
— Installationand servicemustbe performedby a
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien
suivrelesinstructionsdonnéesdanscettenotice
pourréduire auminimumle risqued’incendie
ou d’explosion ou pour éviter tout dommage
matériel,touteblessureou 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:
• Nepastenter d’allumerd’appareils.
• Netouchez àaucun interrupteur. Ne pas
vousservirdes téléphonessetrouvant dans
lebâtiment.
• Évacuezlapièce,le bâtimentoulazone.
• Appelezimmédiatementvotrefournisseur
degazdepuisunvoisin. Suivezles
instructionsdufournisseur.
• Sivousnepouvezrejoindrelefournisseur
degaz,appelez leservicedes incendies.
— L’installationetl’entretiendoiventêtreassuréspar
uninstallateurou unserviced’entretienqualifié
ouparle fournisseurdegaz.
ADCPartNo.113363

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 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.
“IMPORTANTNOTETOPURCHASER”
Informationmustbeobtainedfromyourlocalgassupplierontheinstructions
tobefollowed iftheusersmells gas. Theseinstructionsmustbeposted ina
prominentlocationnearthedryer.
FORYOUR SAFETY
Donot storeor usegasoline or
otherflammablevaporsand
liquidsinthevicinityofthisor
anyotherappliance.
POURVOTRESÉCURITÉ
Nepas entreposer niutiliserd’essence
nid’autresvapeursouliquides
inflammablesàproximitédecet
appareilou detoutautre 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 OFPURCHASE________________________________ MODELNO. __________________________________________
RESELLER’SNAME ________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or the ADCfactory. 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 (508)
678-9000. Pleasespecify the dryermodel numberand serial numberin additionto the descriptionandpart number,sothat
your order is processed accurately and promptly.
ML-122

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 OFANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA
(OccupationalSafetyand HealthAdministration)STANDARDS.
WARNING
CHILDRENSHOULD NOTBEALLOWEDTOPLAYONORNEARTHEDRYER(S).
CHILDRENSHOULDBESUPERVISEDIFNEARDRYERSINOPERATION.
CAUTION
DRYERSSHOULDNEVERBELEFTUNATTENDEDWHILEINOPERATION.
FORYOURSAFETY
DONOTDRYMOPHEADSINTHEDRYER.
DONOTUSEDRYERINTHEPRESENCEOFDRYCLEANINGFUMES.
WARNING
UNDERNOCIRCUMSTANCESshould the dryerdoorswitch,thelintdrawerswitch,
or the heat safety circuit 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,étiqueteztous les filsavantde
les débrancher. Des erreurs de câblage
peuvent entraîner un fonctionnement
inadéquatetdangereux.»

WARNING
The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service
panelsremoved. PERSONALINJURYORFIRECOULDRESULT.
IMPORTANT
PLEASEOBSERVEALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONSdisplayedontheequipmentand/or
specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
WARNING
DRYERMUSTNEVERBEOPERATEDWITHOUTTHELINTFILTER/SCREENIN
PLACE,EVENIFANEXTERNALLINTCOLLECTIONSYSTEMISUSED.
Dryers mustnotbeinstalledorstoredin an area where it willbeexposed to waterorweather.
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).

SECTIONI
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................2
SECTIONII
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENTIDENTIFICATION .......................................................4
A. Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 4
B. ComponentIdentification........................................................................................................................ 6
SECTIONIII
INSTALLATIONPROCEDURES ...........................................................................................8
A. Location Requirements........................................................................................................................... 8
B. Unpacking/Setting Up............................................................................................................................. 9
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements ............................................................................................................ 11
D. FreshAir Supply Requirements ............................................................................................................ 11
E. Exhaust Requirements.......................................................................................................................... 12
F. Electrical Information ........................................................................................................................... 17
G. Gas Information .................................................................................................................................... 19
H. Steam Information ................................................................................................................................ 23
I. Water Information ................................................................................................................................ 26
J. Preparation for Operation/Start-Up...................................................................................................... 29
K. Preoperational Tests ............................................................................................................................. 30
L. Preoperational Instructions ................................................................................................................... 31
M. Compressed Air Requirements ............................................................................................................. 33
N. Shutdown Instructions .......................................................................................................................... 34
SECTIONIV
SERVICE/PARTSINFORMATION ......................................................................................35
A. Service .................................................................................................................................................. 35
B. Parts...................................................................................................................................................... 35
SECTIONV
WARRANTYINFORMATION ..............................................................................................36
A. Returning Warranty Cards ................................................................................................................... 36
B. Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 36
C. Returning Warranty Parts..................................................................................................................... 36
SECTIONVI
ROUTINEMAINTENANCE .................................................................................................38
A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................ 38
B. Adjustments .......................................................................................................................................... 39
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................................ 39
SECTIONVII
MANUALRESETHI-LIMITINSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................40
A. Phase 7 ................................................................................................................................................. 40
B. DualTimer ............................................................................................................................................ 40
SECTIONVIII
DATALABELINFORMATION ............................................................................................41
SECTIONIX
PROCEDUREFORFUNCTIONALCHECKOFREPLACEMENTCOMPONENTS .....42
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SECTIONI
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Foryour safety, the information in this manual mustbefollowedto minimizetherisk of
fireor explosionor toprevent propertydamage, 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, acombustible detergent,or “allpurpose” cleaner.
EXPLOSIONCOULDRESULT.
WARNING: DO NOT dry rags or articles coated or contaminated with gasoline, kerosene, oil,paint,
or wax. EXPLOSION COULDRESULT.
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
plastics or rubber and may be a fire hazard.

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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 theburner areaand exhaustductwork cancreate a potentialfire
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, the lint drawer switch, or the heat
safety circuit ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONALINJURYOR FIRE COULD RESULTSHOULDTHE DRYER
DOOR SWITCH,THELINT DRAWER SWITCH, ORTHEHEATSAFETY
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: Articlesleft in thedryer afterthe dryingand coolingcycles have been completed can
createa firehazard.
12. READ AND FOLLOW ALL 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%), 79 pounds (35.83 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLYAND
THEGAS SUPPLYOR THESTEAM SUPPLYBEFOREANYCOVERSOR
GUARDSAREREMOVEDFROMTHEMACHINETOALLOWACCESS
FOR CLEANING,ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,ORTESTINGOFANY
EQUIPMENT PER OSHA (OccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration)
STANDARDS.
IMPORTANT: Dryer must be installedinalocation/environment, which theambient
temperatureremainsbetween40° F (4.44° C)and130°F (54.44° C).

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SECTIONII
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENTIDENTIFICATION
A. SPECIFICATIONS
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 9/27/04
*Heat reclaimer available on gas models and steam models. Contact factory for changes to specifications and
drawings.
NOTE: ADCreserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 120 lbs 54.43 kg
TUMBLER DIAMETER 44-1/8” 112.08 cm
TUMBLER DEPTH 40-9/16” 103.03 cm
TUMBLER VOLUME 35.90 cu ft 1.017 cu m
TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR 1 hp 0.75 kW
BLOWER/FAN MOTOR 3 hp 2.24 kW
DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 31-3/8” 79.71 cm
DOOR SILL HEIGHT 26-5/8” 67.63 cm
WATER CONNECTION 3/4”-11.5 NH
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 3 / 7
DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 9 / 10
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-480v 3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROX. NET WEIGHT 1,370 lbs 621.42 kg
APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,430 lbs 648.64 kg
AIRFLOW 2,800 cfm 79.29 cmm
HEAT INPUT 415,000 Btu/hr 104,578 kcal/hr
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 16” 40.64 cm
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION 1/4” Quick Connection
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME 2.50 cfh 0.07 cmh
INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1-1/4” F.N.P.T.
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-380v 3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROX. NET WEIGHT 1,370 lbs 621.42 kg
APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,430 lbs 648.64 kg
AIRFLOW 2,800 cfm 79.29 cmm
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 16” 40.64 cm
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION 1/4” Quick Connection
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME 2.50 cfh 0.07 cmh
OVEN SIZE
kW Btu/hr kcal/hr
72 245,729 61,923
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-480v 3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROX. NET WEIGHT 1,450 lbs 657.71 kg
APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,500 lbs 680.39 kg
AIRFLOW 2,800 cfm 79.29 cmm
STEAM CONSUMPTION 450 lbs/hr 204.12 kg/hr
OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE 125 psi max 8.62 bar
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 16” 40.64 cm
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION 1/4” Quick Connection
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME 3.25 cfh 0.09 cmh
BOILER HP (NORMAL LOAD) 13 Bhp
SUPPLY CONNECTION 1-1/4” M.N.P.T.
RETURN CONNECTION 1-1/4” M.N.P.T.
Steam* Electric Gas*

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

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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 Panel Assembly
5Lint Door
6Wire Diagram (located behind control door)
7Top Console (module) Assembly