American Dryer Corp. ML-96D User manual

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For replacement parts, contact the reseller from which the dryer
was purchased or
AmericanDryerCorporation
88Currant Road
FallRiverMA02720-4781
Telephone:[phone] / Fax:[phone]
E-mail:[e-mail]
www.amdry.com
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WARNING: Foryoursafetythe
informationinthismanualmustbe
followedtominimizetheriskoffireor
explosionortopreventpropertydamage,
personalinjuryor death.
Donotstoreoruse gasoline orotherflammable
vaporandliquidsinthevicinityofthis orany
otherappliance.
WHAT DOYOU DO IFYOU SMELLGAS
* Donottry to lightanyappliance.
* Donottouchanyelectrical switch; do notuse
anyphoneinyourbuilding.
* Cleartheroom,building orareaofall
occupants.
* Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfroma
neighbor'sphone. Followthegas supplier's
instructions.
* Ifyoucannotreach yourgassupplier, callthe
firedepartment.
Installationandservicemust beperformedbya
qualifiedinstaller,serviceagencyorthe gas
supplier.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vousde bien
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ML-96D
Installation Manual

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.
ML-96D
FORYOUR SAFETY
Donotstore or use gasoline or
otherflammablevaporsor
liquidsinthevicinityofthisor
anyotherappliance.
POURVOTRESÉCURITÉ
Nepasentreposerniutiliserd’essence
nid’autresvapeursouliquides
inflammablesdans levoisinagedecet
appareiloudeyoutautreappareil.
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:
DATEOFPURCHASE ____________________________ MODELNO. __________________________________________
RESELLER’SNAME _______________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or the ADCfactory. When ordering replacementparts from thefactory,
you can FAX your order to ADC at [phone] or telephone your order directly to the ADC Parts Department at
[phone]. Pleasespecifythe dryer modelnumber andserialnumberin addition to thedescriptionandpartnumber,so
that your order is processed accurately and promptly.
“IMPORTANTNOTETOPURCHASER”
Informationmustbeobtainedfromyourlocalgassupplierontheinstructions
tobefollowedifthe user smellsgas. Theseinstructionsmustbepostedina
prominentlocationnearthedryer.

IMPORTANT
YOUMUSTDISCONNECTandLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLYandTHEGAS
SUPPLYBEFOREANYCOVERSorGUARDSAREREMOVEDFROMTHEMACHINE
TOALLOWACCESS FORCLEANING,ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,orTESTING
OF ANY EQUIPMENT per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
STANDARDS.
CHILDRENSHOULDNOTBEALLOWEDTOPLAYONORNEARTHEDRYERS.
WARNING
CHILDRENSHOULDBESUPERVISEDIFNEARDRYERSINOPERATION.
DRYER(S)SHOULDNEVERBELEFTUNATTENDEDWHILEINOPERATION.
CAUTION
FORYOURSAFETY
DONOTDRYMOPHEADSINTHEDRYER.
DONOTUSEDRYERINTHEPRESENCEOFDRYCLEANINGFUMES.
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should thedryerdoorswitches, lintdoorswitch,heat
safety circuit ever be disabled.
“Caution: Label all wires prior to
disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring
errors can cause improper operation.”
«Attention: Lordes opérationsd’entretien
des commandes étiqueter tous fils avant
de les déconnecter. Toute erreur de
câblage peut étre une source de danger et
depanne.»

WARNING
The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service
panelsremoved. PERSONALINJURYorFIRE COULDRESULT.
IMPORTANT
PLEASEOBSERVEALLSAFETYPRECAUTIONSdisplayedontheequipmentand/or
specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
Dryersmust not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water or weather.
The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area.
DRYERMUSTNEVER BEOPERATEDWITHOUTTHELINTFILTER/SCREENIN
PLACE,EVENIFANEXTERNALLINTCOLLECTIONSYSTEMISUSED.
WARNING

Table of Contents
SECTION I
IMPORTANT INFORMATION............................................................................... 3
A. ReceivingandHandling ............................................................................................................... 3
B. SafetyPrecautions ...................................................................................................................... 4
SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION........................................... 6
A. Specifications ............................................................................................................................. 6
B. ComponentIdentification ............................................................................................................ 8
SECTION III
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ..........................................................................10
A. LocationRequirements ............................................................................................................. 10
B. Unpacking/SettingUp ............................................................................................................... 11
C. DryerEnclosureRequirements .................................................................................................. 13
D. FreshAirSupply....................................................................................................................... 14
E. Exhaust Requirements .............................................................................................................. 15
F. ElectricalInformation ................................................................................................................ 19
G. GasInformation ........................................................................................................................ 22
H. PreparationForOperation/Start-Up ......................................................................................... 25
I. PreoperationalTests ................................................................................................................. 26
J. OperatingInstructions ............................................................................................................... 27
K. ShutDownInstructions ............................................................................................................. 28
SECTION IV
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION.......................................................................29
A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 29
B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 29
SECTION V
WARRANTY INFORMATION ...............................................................................30
A. ReturningWarrantyCard(s) ...................................................................................................... 30
B. Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 30
C. ReturningWarrantyPart(s)........................................................................................................ 30
SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE...................................................................................32
A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 32
B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 33
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 33

SECTION VII
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT
COMPONENTS .......................................................................................................34
SECTION VIII
DATA LABEL/LOCATION INFORMATION......................................................36
SECTION IX
BURNER and BASKET (TUMBLER)/LINT CHAMBER MANUAL RESET
HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS...................................................................................38

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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 packaging, and wooden
skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage. If 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. If there is suspected damage or actual damage, the trucker's receipt should 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 the number refused must be noted
on the receipt.
4. If 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. It is your responsibility to file freight claims. Dryer
or 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. If you need assistance in handling the situation, please contact theADC Traffic Manager at [phone].
IMPORTANT:The basket (tumbler) section of the dryer must be transported and handled in an
upright position at ALLtimes.

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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 injury, or loss of life.
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.
1. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
2. Purchaser or 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. Dryers 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 ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION 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).
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. READ and FOLLOWALLCAUTIONandDIRECTIONLABELSATTACHEDTOTHEDRYER.
13. For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the dryer must not be operated with a load less
than sixty-six percent (66%), 62 pounds (28 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING:YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY and
THE GAS 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: Dryer must be supplied with clean, dry, and regulated air pressure at 80 PSI ± 10
PSI (5.51 bars ± 0.68 bars).
NOTE:ADCreserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
GAS
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 95 lbs. 43.1 kg
BASKET (TUMBLER) DIAMETER 42" 106.7 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) DEPTH 29-1/4" 74.3 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) MOTOR 1/2 HP 0.373 kw
BLOWER MOTOR 3 HP 2.238 kw
DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 30-3/4" 78.1 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) VOLUME 23.5 cu. ft. 0.67cu. m.
DRYERS PER 20'/40' CONTAINER 10/20
DRYERS PER 45'/48' TRUCK 24/24
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-460v 3ø 3, 4w 50/60 Hz
APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) 878 lbs. 453.6 kg
APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) 1,000 lbs. 544.3 kg
HEAT INPUT 350,000 btu/hr 88,200 kcal/hr
AIRFLOW 2,700 cfm 76.5 cmm
INLET PIPE CONNECTION* 1" N.P.T.
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME 4 cfh 0.12 cmh
COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION 1/8" F.P.T.
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents
*Size of piping varies with installation conditions.