American Dryer Corp. Phase 7 OPL with S.A.F.E. Gas DSI AD-78 IV User manual

AD-78 IV
(Phase 7 OPL with S.A.F.E. Gas DSI)
Installation Manual
For replacement parts, contact the reseller from which the dryer
was purchased or
AmericanDryerCorporation
88Currant Road
FallRiverMA02720-4781USA
Telephone:[phone] / Fax:[phone]
e-mail:[e-mail]
www.amdry.com
WARNING: Foryoursafetytheinformationin
thismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetherisk
of fire or explosion or to prevent property
damage,personalinjury or death.
— Donot storeor usegasoline orother flammable
vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
otherappliance.
— WHATTODO IFYOU SMELLGAS:
• Donottryto lightanyappliance.
• Donottouch anyelectricalswitch; do not
useanyphoneinyourbuilding.
• Cleartheroom, building orareaof all
occupants.
• Immediatelycallyourgassupplierfroma
neighbor’sphone. Followthe gassupplier’s
instructions.
• Ifyoucannotreach yourgassupplier,call
thefiredepartment.
— Installationand servicemust beperformed bya
qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.
AVERTISSEMENT: Assurez-vous de bien
suivrelesinstructionsdonnéesdanscettenotice
pourréduire auminimum lerisque d’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. Nepas
vousservirdes téléphonesse trouvant dans
lebâtiment.
• Évacuezlapièce,le bâtimentoulazone.
• Appelezimmédiatementvotrefournisseur
degazdepuisunvoisin. Suivezles
instructionsdufournisseur.
• Sivousnepouvezrejoindrelefournisseur
degaz,appelez leservice des incendies.
— L’installationetl’entretiendoiventêtreassuréspar
uninstallateurou unserviced’entretienqualifié
ouparle fournisseurdegaz.
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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.
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 iftheuser smellsgas. Theseinstructions mustbeposted ina
prominentlocationnearthedryer.
FORYOUR SAFETY
Donot store or use gasolineor
otherflammablevaporsand
liquidsinthevicinityofthisor
anyotherappliance.
POURVOTRESÉCURITÉ
Nepas entreposer niutiliser d’essence
nid’autresvapeursouliquides
inflammablesàproximitédecet
appareilou detout 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:
DATEOFPURCHASE________________________________ MODELNO. __________________________________________
RESELLER’SNAME ________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial Number(s) ________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or the ADCfactory. When orderingreplacement partsfrom thefactory,
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 addition to thedescriptionand partnumber,sothat
your order is processed accurately and promptly.
AD-78 IV (DSI) Phase 7

IMPORTANT
YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLYANDTHEGAS
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
CHILDRENSHOULD NOTBEALLOWEDTOPLAYONORNEARTHEDRYER(S).
CHILDRENSHOULDBESUPERVISEDIFNEARDRYERSINOPERATION.
CAUTION
DRYERSSHOULDNEVERBELEFTUNATTENDEDWHILEINOPERATION.
FORYOURSAFETY
DONOTDRYMOPHEADSINTHEDRYER.
DONOTUSEDRYERINTHEPRESENCEOFDRYCLEANINGFUMES.
WARNING
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch,
or the heat circuit 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
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.
Dryersmustnot 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.
DRYER MUSTNEVER BEOPERATEDWITHOUTTHELINTFILTER/SCREENIN
PLACE,EVENIFANEXTERNALLINTCOLLECTIONSYSTEMISUSED.
WARNING
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).

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. FreshAirSupplyRequirements ................................................................................................. 14
E. ExhaustRequirements ............................................................................................................... 15
F. ElectricalInformation ................................................................................................................ 18
G. GasInformation ........................................................................................................................ 25
H. PreparationFor Operation/Start-Up ......................................................................................... 29
I. PreoperationalTests ................................................................................................................. 30
J. PreoperationalInstructions ........................................................................................................ 32
K. ShutdownInstructions............................................................................................................... 33
SECTION IV
SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ......................................................................34
A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 34
B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 34
SECTION V
WARRANTY INFORMATION...............................................................................35
A. ReturningWarrantyCards......................................................................................................... 35
B. Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 35
C. ReturningWarrantyParts .......................................................................................................... 35
SECTION VI
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................37
A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 37
B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 38
C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 38
Table of Contents

SECTION VII
REVERSING TIMER SPIN/DWELL ADJUSTMENTS.....................................39
SECTION VIII
DATA LABEL INFORMATION .............................................................................40
A. Data Label ............................................................................................................................... 40
SECTION IX
PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT
COMPONENTS........................................................................................................42
SECTION X
SENSOR ACTIVATED FIRE EXTINGUISHING (S.A.F.E.) SYSTEM ...........44
Installation ...................................................................................................................................... 45
SensorActivatedFireExtinguishing(S.A.F.E.)TheoryofOperation ................................................ 48
SystemReset.................................................................................................................................. 48
OPLS.A.F.E. System Check Procedure ......................................................................................... 48
SensorActivatedFire Extinguishing (S.A.F.E.)PartsBreakDown ................................................... 49

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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. 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/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 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/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 ALLoccupants.
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 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 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: 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 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.
9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch, or the heat circuit
devices ever be disabled.
WARNING: PERSONAL INJURYOR 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 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%), 50 lbs (22 kg) of its rated capacity.
WARNING: YOU MUST DISCONNECT ANDLOCKOUTTHEELECTRICSUPPLY 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.
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).

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SECTION II
SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
A. SPECIFICATIONS
Gas
Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents
*Motor specifications are for non-reversing models only. Please consult factory for reversing specifications.
** S.A.F.E. system must be supplied with a 40 psi +/- 20 psi (2.75 bar +/- 1.37 bar) water supply.
NOTE: ADCreserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 75 lbs 34 kg
BASKET (TUMBLER) DIAMETER 44-1/2” 113.03 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) DEPTH 24-7/8” 63.18 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) MOTOR 1hp* 0.746 kW
DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 31-3/8” 79.7 cm
BASKET (TUMBLER) VOLUME 22.4 cu.ft. 0.634 cu.m.
CABINET WIDTH 46-3/16” 117.32 cm
CABINET DEPTH 34” 86.36 cm
CABINET HEIGHT 84-1/4” 214 cm
EXHAUST CONNECTION 10” 25.4 cm
S.A.F.E. WATER CONNECTION** 1/2” M.N.P.T.
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 8/18
DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 25/27
VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-240v 1ø, 208-480v 3ø 50/60 Hz
APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) 888 lbs 402.8 kg
APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) 938 lbs 425.5 kg
HEAT INPUT 204,000 Btu/hr 51,408 kcal/hr
AIRFLOW 1,200 cfm 33.98 cmm
INLET PIPE CONNECTION 3/4” F.N.P.T.
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