Excel Dryer ThinAir TA-ABS Installation instructions

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ThinAir®HAND DRYER
INSTALLATION AND OWNER’S MANUAL
Dryer Model
Serial Number
Date Of Purchase
MODELS: TA - ABS
5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. Only)
1. Thisproductiswarrantedtobefreeofmanufacturingdefectsforve(5)years(one[1]yearonPre-Filter)fromthedateofshipment
fromtheManufacturer’sfactoryat357ChestnutSt.,EastLongmeadow,Massachusetts01028.Thiswarrantyexplicitlyexcludes
normalwearandtearontheFilterorPre-Filter,aswellasfaultyinstallation,accident,misuseorvandalism.
 Intheeventofabreachofthewarrantydescribedabove,theOwnershallhaveeitheroneofthefollowingremedies:
 a.TheOwnershallreturnthedefectiveproducttotheManufacturer,postageprepaid,andtheManufacturershallrepairsaidproduct
withinareasonabletimeandfreeofcharge,providedthatsaidproductisreturnedwithinthestatedperiodabovefromthedateof
originalshipmentfromtheManufacturer’sfactoryinEastLongmeadow,Massachusetts;and,providedfurtherthatsaiddefectis
notduetofaultyinstallation,accident,misuse,orvandalism;or
 b.TheOwnermaynotifytheManufacturerbytelephoneorinwritingofthedefectand,withinareasonabletime,theManufacturer
shallsendasuitablereplacementparttoremedysaiddefect,andOwnershallbechargedforsaidpartatthecurrentpricelevel.
TheOwnermayreturnthedefectiveparttotheManufacturer,postageprepaid,alongwiththeserialnumberofthedefective
productandtheManufacturerwillthenissuetotheOwnerafullcreditfortherepairpart,includingoutgoingpostage(withinthe
ContinentalU.S.only).Saidremedyisavailableonlywithinthestatedperiodstatedabovefromthedateoforiginalshipmentof
theproductfromtheManufacturer’sfactoryinEastLongmeadow,Massachusetts;andprovidedfurtherthatsaiddefectisnotdue
tofaultyinstallation,accident,misuse,orvandalism.
2.Anyimpliedwarrantiesofmerchantabilityortnessforaparticularpurposeareherebylimitedtothedurationoftheexpress
writtenwarrantycontainedinparagraphone(1);namely,ve(5)years(one[1]yearPre-Filter)fromthedateofshipmentfromthe
Manufacturer’sfactoryinEastLongmeadow,Massachusetts.
3. IfyouresideoutsideoftheU.S.,pleasecontactthedistributoryoupurchasedtheThinAirfromforwarrantysupport.
4.Therearenootherwarrantiesandremediesexceptascontainedherein.ThiswarrantyshallinuretothebenetoftheOwners,
SuccessorsandAssigns.
Hand Dryer Tamper-ProofWrench
Knockout Gasket
Installation and Owner’s Manual
CONTENTS OF BOX
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120V 8Amp
MODEL INFO
208–240V 4Amp
230V 3.9Amp
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WARNING: For proper electrical connections, check your local building codes.
Your unit must be installed by a qualied, licensed electrician.
PRE-INSTALLATION WIRING
• Checkthattheelectricalsupplycorrespondstothatshown
on the rating sticker of unit. If the dryer is connected to any
electrical supply other than that stated on the rating sticker of
theunit,permanentdamageorimproper,unsafeoperationof
the unit may result.
• Make sure electricity is switched off at the main panel before
installing,maintainingorcleaningthishanddryer.Dryer
must be installed in accordance with current local wiring and
building regulations.
• Do not wire this hand dryer into the lighting circuit. It must be
protected by an independent circuit.
• Dryer is intended to be permanently connected to power
supply,andmustbeproperlygrounded.
SAFETY
• Troubleshooting and internal maintenance must be performed
byqualiedservicepersonnel.
• Do not use any power wash equipment for cleaning on or
near this unit.
• Do not use for drying hair.
• Do not obstruct air inlets or outlets.
1. Disconnectthepowersourcepreviouslybroughttothehand
dryerlocation(seepre-installationwiringabove).
2. UsetheTamper-ProofWrenchsuppliedandremovethe
Tamper-ProofBoltonbottomofcoverliftingupwardsto
removecoverfrombaseplate.
3. Ifelectricalwiringentryistobemadefromtherear,remove
theappropriatepre-formedknockoutonthebaseplate.
Ifentryistobemadefromtheside,knockoutthepreformed
areaontherightsideofcoverforyoursupplyconnection
usingknockoutgasketprovided.Arigidconduitmustbeused.
4. Select the appropriate mounting height for dryer (Table 1)
andfastener,asrecommended(Table2).Thereshould
benoobstructionbetweenthehanddryerandtheoor.
Ifmountingoveracountertop,distancefromcountertodryer
mustbe15”(381mm)minimum.
CAUTION: Do not use Base Plate as a guide when drilling.
Make sure no pipe work (gas, water, air) or any electrical cables
or wires are located directly behind the area to be drilled.
5. AttachBasePlateatthefourcornerstosmoothwall.
Identifythevoltageofyourdryerfromtheratingstickerof
the unit. Then connect to a dedicated branch circuit not
exceeding20Amp.
6. Useoneof2knockoutsprovidedforserviceentryonbackof
BasePlate.Ifusingsurfacewiringuseknockoutinrightside
ofcover.UseKnockoutGasketsuppliedaroundconduitfor
water seal. See Mounting Details.
7. Secureelectricalwiringtoterminalsasindicatedbythe
schematicafxedtoblowerhousing.Anidentiedground
connectionpointissuppliedontheBasePlateforyour
equipment ground wire. Dryers should be installed per local
code requirements.
8. CarefullyreplaceCoverbyinsertingtopofcoverover
bracketandtiltingdownward.UseTamper-ProofBolt
previouslyremovedinstep2.
9. Restorepowerandtestforproperoperation.Inmultiple
installations,makesuretheserialnumbermarkedonthe
insidematchesthecovernumber.
10.ReturnTamper-ProofWrenchtoowner.
SUGGETSTED MOUNTING HEIGHT
from oor to bottom of dryer:
Men 45"(114cm)
Women 43"(109cm)
Teenagers 41"(104cm)
SmallChildren 35"(89cm)
Accessible 37"(94cm)
MOUNTING HARDWARE
Recommended Fastener (not supplied):
MasonryWall ½”ExpansionSleevewith¼”LagBolt
HollowWall ¼”WingTypeToggleBolt
WoodenWall ¼”LagScrewWithWasher
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE1 TABLE2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the
service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
CLEANING / MAINTENANCE
OUTSIDE: GentlywashCover(includingairinlet
holes) using a soft cloth or sponge and
a mild soap or detergent with lukewarm
water to loosen dirt and grime.
INSIDE: Excelrecommendsinspectingtheinside
of the dryer and cleaning as required at
leastonceperyear,orifperformance
diminishes.Heavierusage,oran
environmentthatcontainsexcessivelint,
dustorotherparticles,requiresmore
frequentcleaning.Lintontheairinlet,the
Pre-Filter,orotherinternalpartsofdryer
willreduceefciencyandshortenthelife
of the working parts.
TO CLEAN: Shutoffpowertodryeratservice
connection.UsestheTamper-Proof
Wrenchsuppliedandremovethe
Tamper-ProofBoltonbottomofcover
liftingupwardstoremovecoverfrom
base plate. Gently clean all parts using
asmall,softbrush.UnclipthePre-Filter,
rinsewithwateranddry.Re-install.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Dryer does not turn on
1.Checkpowertotheunitandconnections.Verifydryeris
receivingvoltageatTerminalBlock.
2. CheckREDserviceLEDlightforthefollowing:
Light is ON–PlacehandsunderSensor.Iflightstayson,
thenreplaceSensor.Iflightgoesoff,checktomakesure
wiringiscorrect.IfOK,checkwireconnectingtoMotor.
IfbothareOK,replaceMotor.
Light is OFF–Checkforloose,disconnectedorimproper
wiring(SeewiringschematicinsidedryerCover),orreplace
ControlAssembly.
Light is FLASHING–SeeerrorcodesinCODEchart.
SENSOR RANGE ADJUSTMENT: If dryer will not turn on,
stays on, or stops working, it may be mounted too close to
a counter or object and has gone into lockout. If relocating
appliance is not possible, adjust the range of the Sensor.
Turn off power to dryer then turn the range adjustment on
the Control Assembly counterclockwise towards L (-) low to
decrease Sensor range.
Dryer does not shut off
1. May be mounted too close to a counter or object (adjust
Sensor range).
2. Checkforloose,disconnectedorimproperwiring(Referto
wiringschematicafxedtoblowerhousing).
3. ReplaceControlAssembly.
MOUNTING DETAILS
Dryer does not always turn on, or turns on by itself
1. May be mounted too close to counter or object (adjust
Sensor range).
2. CheckforforeignmaterialonOpticalSensornexttoAirOutlet.
3. CheckforloosewiresonControlAssembly.
4. ReplaceControlAssembly.
Dryer heats up but no air comes out
1. CheckwireconnectiontoMotor.
2. ReplaceMotor.
Dryer blows only cold air
1. Checkheatsettingoncontrol.
2. CheckforlooseconnectionstoHeatingElement.
3. ReplaceHeatingElement.
Dryer has a loss of air volume
1. Checkmotorspeedsettingoncontrol.
2. CheckforslowrunningMotororburningsmell.
Ifso,replaceMotor.
3. CheckPre-Filterforlintbuildup.Cleanbyremoving
Pre-FilterandrinseinwarmwaterthendryPre-Filter
before reinstalling.

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TA-1 Cover(includesnameplate)
TA-2 Tamper-ProofBolt
TA-3 Tamper-ProofWrench
TA-4 KnockoutGasket
TA-5 BracketCoverHook
TA-6 Nozzle
TA-7 OpticBracket
TA-8 OpticAssembly
TA-9 FingerGuard
TA-10 HeatingElementAssembly
TA-11 MuferHousing(output)
TA-12 MuferFoam(output)
TA-13 MotorGasketRing
TA-14 ClamshellUpper
TA-15 BracketCover
TA-16 ControlAssembly
TA-17 Motor
TA-18 MotorGasket
TA-19 Pre-lter(includesscreen)
TA-20 MuferFoam(input)
TA-21 MuferHousing(input)
TA-22 Clamshell(lower)
TA-23 BasePlate
TA-24 Nameplate
TA-25 Tube(pressure)
TA-26 TerminalBlock
PARTS LIST
Ref.No. Description
TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued)
If problem cannot be resolved with the above, please call the manufacturer at 1-800-255-9235
and one of our trained technicians will be happy to assist you.
CODE CHART
Codes are displayed by ashing the red LED in the sensor behind air outlet. Normal operation will be indicated by the red LED
being on when not drying and off when hands are under the sensor.
Dryer Maintenance Codes
1Short/1Longash CloggedPre-Filter CleanPre-Filter Dryer will still run
2Short/1Longash In lockout mode Clearobstruction Dryer stops until obstruction cleared
Motor Problem Codes
1Long/3shortashes Motorovercurrent Replacemotor Dryer will stop
1Long/4shortashes Motor under current Replacemotor Dryer will stop
Heater Problem Codes
2Long/3shortashes Shorted or incorrect heater Replaceheater Dryer will stop
2Long/4shortashes Open/broken heater Replaceheater Dryer will still run
Voltage Problem Codes
3Long/3shortashes Mainpanelovervoltage Checkincomingvoltage Dryer will stop
3Long/4shortashes Mainpanelundervoltage Checkincomingvoltage Dryer will stop
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TA-20
TA-18
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