American Dryer Corp. ML-75DIII User manual

For replacement parts, contact the reseller
from which the dryer was purchased or
American Dryer Corporation
88 Currant Road
Fall River MA 02720- 781
Telephone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.amdry.com
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WARNING: For your safety the
information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion or to prevent property dama e,
personal injury or death.
Do not store or use asoline or other flammable
vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT DO YOU DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
* Do not try to li ht any appliance.
* Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use
any phone in your buildin .
* Clear the room, buildin or area of all
occupants.
* Immediately call your as supplier from a
nei hbor's phone. Follow the as supplier's
instructions.
* If you cannot reach your as supplier, call the
fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a
qualified installer, service a ency or the as
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
domma e matériel, toute blessure ou la mort.
Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser dessence ni
dautres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans
le voisina e de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR
DE GAZ:
* Ne pas tenter dallumer dappareil.
* Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant dans
le bâtiment où vous vous trouvez.
* Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la zone.
* Appelez immédiatement votre fournisseur de
az depuis un voisin. Suivez les instructions
du fournisseur.
* Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le fournisseur
de az, 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 az.
ML-75DIII
(Gas/Electric/Steam)
Installation Manual

Retain This Manual In A Safe 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 e posted near the dryer in a prominent location.
ML-75DIII
IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER
Information must be obtained from your local as supplier on the instructions
to be followed if the user smells as. These instructions must be posted in a
prominent location near the dryer.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use asoline or
other flammable vapors or
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 dans le voisina e de cet
appareil ou de yout 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.
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 (508) 678-9 7 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.

IMPORTANT
YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT 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.
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE DRYER(S).
WARNING
CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYER(S) IN OPERATION.
DRYER(S) SHOULD NE ER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.
CAUTION
FOR YOUR SAFETY
DO NOT DRY MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER.
DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES.
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES sh uld the dryer d r switches, lint d r switch, heat
safety circuit ever be disabled.
Caution: Label all wires prior to
disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring
errors can cause improper operation.
«Attention: Lor des opérations dentretien
des commandes étiqueter tous fils avant
de les déconnecter. Toute erreur de
câblage peut étre une source de danger et
de panne.»

WARNING
The dryer must never be perated with any f the back guards, uter t ps, r service
panels rem ved. PERSONAL INJURY r FIRE COULD RESULT.
IMPORTANT
PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed n the equipment and/ r
specified in the installati n manual included with the dryer.
Dryer(s) must n t 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.
DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN IN
PLACE...EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.
WARNING

Table of Contents
SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ............................................................................... 3
A. Receivin and Handlin ................................................................................................................. 3
B. Safety Precautions ........................................................................................................................ 4
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................... 6
A. Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 6
B. Component Identification .............................................................................................................. 8
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ......................................................................... 10
A. Location Requirements ...............................................................................................................10
B. Unpackin /Settin Up .................................................................................................................11
C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements ....................................................................................................12
D. Fresh Air Supply .........................................................................................................................13
E. Exhaust Requirements .................................................................................................................14
F. Electrical Information ..................................................................................................................19
G. Gas Information ..........................................................................................................................27
H. Steam Information ......................................................................................................................30
I. Preparation For Operation/Start-Up ...........................................................................................35
J. Preoperational Tests ...................................................................................................................36
K. Preoperational Instructions ..........................................................................................................38
L. Shut Down Instructions ...............................................................................................................39
SECTION IV
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ...................................................................... 40
A. Service .......................................................................................................................................40
B. Parts ..........................................................................................................................................40
SECTION V
WARRANTY INFORMATION .............................................................................. 41
A. Returnin Warranty Cards ...........................................................................................................41
B. Warranty ....................................................................................................................................41
C. Returnin Warranty Parts ............................................................................................................41

SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 43
A. Cleanin .....................................................................................................................................43
B. Adjustments ...............................................................................................................................44
C. Lubrication .................................................................................................................................45
SECTION VII
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT
COMPONENTS ....................................................................................................... 46
SECTION VIII
REVERSING TIMER SPIN/DWELL ADJUSTMENTS .................................... 48
SECTION I
DATA LABEL INFORMATION ............................................................................. 49
A. Data Label .................................................................................................................................49
SECTION
BURNER AND BASKET (TUMBLER)/LINT CHAMBER MANUAL RESET
HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................... 51
Phase 7 Models Only ....................................................................................................................... 51
Dual Timer Models Only ..................................................................................................................52
SECTION I
FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM (F.S.S.) .............................................................. 53
F.S.S. In Action ....................................................................................................................................53
Installation ............................................................................................................................................54
Water Connections ...............................................................................................................................55
Electrical Requirements ......................................................................................................................... 57
System Reset ........................................................................................................................................ 57
Parts List ..............................................................................................................................................59

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SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
A. RECEIVING AND HANDLING
The dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners and top cover (or
optional box) as a means of preventing damage in transit. Upon delivery, the dryer and/or packaging, and
wooden skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage. f any damage whatsoever is noticed, inspect
further before delivering carrier leaves.
Dryers damaged in shipment:
1. ALL dryers should be inspected upon receipt and before they are signed for.
2. f there is suspected damage or actual damage, the truckers receipt should be so noted.
3. f 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 the number refused must be noted
on the receipt.
4. f you determine that the dryer was damaged after the trucker has left your location, you should call the
delivering carriers freight terminal immediately and file a claim. 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. t is your responsibility to file freight
claims. Dryer/parts damaged in transit cannot be claimed under warranty.
5. Freight claims are the responsibility of the consignee, and ALL claims must be filed at the receiving end.
ADC assumes no responsibility for freight claims or damages.
6. f you need assistance in handling the situation, please contact the ADC Traffic Manager at (508)
678-9000.
IMPORTANT: The basket (tumbler) section of the dryer must be transported and handled in an
upright position at ALL times.

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B. 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 in ury, or loss of life.
WARNING: The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guard , outer top , or
ervice panel 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 F 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. mmediately call your gas supplier from a neighbors phone. Follow the gas suppliers instructions.
f. f you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
4. nstallation 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
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.
WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or
similarly textured rubber materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may damage
plastics or rubber and also may be a fire hazard.

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7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the heating unit area, exhaust
ductwork, and inside 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 ANS /NFPA NO. 70-LATEST ED T ON or in Canada, the Canadian Electrical
Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST ED T ON.
NOTE: Failure to do so will VOID THE WARRANTY.
9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint door switch, heat safety circuit
ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.
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. DO NOT operate steam dryers with more than 125 PS (8.62 bars) steam pressure. Excessive steam
pressure can damage steam coil and/or harm personnel.
13. Replace leaking flexible hoses or other steam fixtures immediately. DO NOT operate the dryer with
leaking flexible hoses. PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.
14. The normal PH level for copper type steam coils must be maintained between a value of 8.5 to 9.5. For
steel type steam coils the PH level must be maintained between a value of 9.5 to 10.5. These limits are set
to limit the acid attack of the steam coils.
IMPORTANT: Coil failure due to improper PH level will VOID THE WARRANTY.
15. READ AND OLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO THE
DRYER.
16. For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the dryer must not be operated with a load less
than sixty-six percent (66%), 50 pounds (22.67 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCKOUT 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.

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SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
A. SPECIFICATIONS
IMPORTANT: Steam dryers must be provided with clean, dry, and regulated 80 PSI +/- 10 PSI
(5.51 bars +/- 0.69 bars) air supply.
NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
BASKET (TUMBLER) DIAMETER 37” 94 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) DEPTH 36” 91.5 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) MOTOR 1 HP* 0.746 kw
DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 31-3/8” 79.7 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) VOLUME 22.4 cu. ft. 0.634 cu. m.
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 10/20
DRYERS PER 45’/48’ TRUCK 24/24
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-460v 1ø-3ø 50/60 Hz
APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) 721 lbs. 327 kg
APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) 771 lbs. 349.7 kg
HEAT INPUT 200,000 btu/hr 50,400 kcal/hr
AIRFLOW 1,200 cfm 33.98 cmm
INLET PIPE SIZE 3/4” N.P.T.**
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-460v 1ø-3ø 50/60 Hz
APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) 721 lbs. 327 kg
APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) 771 lbs. 349.7 kg
AIRFLOW 1,200 cfm 33.98 cmm
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-460v 1ø-3ø 50/60 Hz
APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) 757 lbs. 343.4 kg
APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) 807 lbs. 366.1 kg
AIRFLOW 1,350 cfm 38.23 cmm
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME 0.75 cfh 0.02 cmh
AIR CONNECTION 1/8” F.P.T.
STEAM CONSUMPTION BOILER HP NORMAL
LOAD
238.7 lbs./hr 108.3 kg/hr 7
OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE STEAM SUPPLY STEAM RETURN
125 PSI max 8.6 bars 1” F.P.T. 1” F.P.T.
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents
* For non-reversing models.
** A minimum of 3/4-inch pipe must be supplied to the gas inlet for each dryer.
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