ADC ES-50 Installation Instructions

HB50 / ES50 / M50ES

Installation/Operator Manual

WARNING: For your safety the information
in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion and
to prevent property damage, personal
injury or death.

— Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

— WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

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Do not try to light any appliance.

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Do not touch any electrical switch;
do not use any phone in your
building.

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Clear the room, building or area of
all occupants.

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Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.

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If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.

— Installation and service must be

performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas 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 dommage matériel, toute blessure ou
la mort.

—Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence

ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides
inflammables à proximité de cet
appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

—QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE

ODEUR DE GAZ:

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Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.

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Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne
pas vous servir des téléphones se
trouvant dans le bâtiment.

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Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la
zone.

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Appelez immédiatement votre
fournisseur de gaz depuis un voisin.
Suivez les instructions du fournisseur.

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Si vous ne pouvez rejoindre le
fournisseur de gaz, 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 gaz.

American Dryer Corporation

88 Currant Road

Fall River MA 02720-4781 USA

Telephone: [phone] / Fax: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

www.adclaundry.com

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Retain This Manual in a Safe Place for Future Reference

This product embodies 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

We have tried to make this manual as complete as possible and hope you will find it useful. The manufacturer 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.

Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni d’autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables à proximité de
cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ

IMPORTANT

For your convenience, log the following information:

DATE OF PURCHASE _________________________________________________________ MODEL NO. ______________

RESELLER’S NAME ___________________________________________________________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER(S) ___________________________________________________________________________________

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Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or the ADC factory . When ordering replacement part s from the
factory , you can FAX your order to ADC at [phone] 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 .

These instructions are only valid if the following country code is on the appliance… If this code is not present on the
appliance, it is necessary to refer to the technical instructions which will provide the necessary information concerning
the modification of the appliance to the condition of use for the country .

In accordance with EN ISO 3166-1, the names of countries shall be represented by the following codes:

GB United Kingdom
IE Ireland

“IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER”

Information must be obtained from your local gas supplier on the
instructions to be followed if the user smells gas. These instructions
must be posted in a prominent location near the dryer.

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WARNING

Proposition 65

Use of this product could expose you to substances

from fuel combustion that contain chemicals

known to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects and other reproductive harm.

In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation
instructions apply:

■ Installations and repairs must be performed by a
qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter
qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts.

■ If using a ball valve, it shall be a T-handle type.

■ A flexible gas connector, when used, must not

exceed 3 feet.

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 standards.

Please observe all safety precautions displayed on
the equipment and/or specified in the installation
manual included with the dryer.

Before installation, check that the local distribution
conditions, nature of gas and pressure, and
adjustment of the appliances are compatible.

CAUTION

Dryer(s) should never be left unattended while in
operation.

When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer,
remove the door.

Lorsque vous entreposez ou mettez votre
sécheuse au rebut, enlevez-en la porte.

“Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper
operation.”

«Attention: Au moment de l’entretien des commandes,
étiquetez tous les fils avant de les débrancher. Des
erreurs de câblage peuvent entraîner un
fonctionnement inadéquat et dangereux.»

WARNING

Children should not be allowed to play on or near
the dryer(s). Children should be supervised if
near dryer(s) in operation.

Under no circumstances should the dryer door
switch(es), lint door/drawer switch(es), or heat
safety circuit(s) ever be disabled.

DO NOT MODIFY THIS APPLIANCE.
The dryer must never be operated with any of

the back guards, outer tops, or service panels
removed. Personal injury or fire could result.

The dryer must never be operated without the
lint filter/screen in place, even if an external lint
collection system is used.

If the hi-limit switch trips, a service call is required
to investigate the reason and resolve the issue.

Table of Contents ___________________

Safety Precautions ....................................................... 4

Specifications ............................................................... 6

Installation Procedures ................................................ 8

Location Requirements ............................................. 8

Unpacking / Setting Up............................................... 8

Dryer Enclosure Requirements ................................. 8

Fresh Air Supply Requirements................................. 9

Exhaust Requirements .............................................. 9

Electrical Information................................................ 11

Gas Information ........................................................ 13

Gas Pressure Testing .............................................. 17

Steam Information .................................................... 18

Water Information ..................................................... 19

Preparation for Operation / Start-Up ........................ 19

Preoperational Test .................................................. 20

Preoperational Instructions ...................................... 20

Shutdown Instructions ............................................. 21

Service / Parts Information ........................................ 21

Service ...................................................................... 21

Parts .......................................................................... 21

Warranty Information ................................................. 21

Returning Warranty Cards ....................................... 21

Warranty .................................................................... 21

Returning Warranty Parts ......................................... 21

Routine Maintenance .................................................. 22

Data Label Information ............................................... 23

Programming .............................................................. 24

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not dry mop heads in the dryer. Do not use
dryer in the presence of dry cleaning fumes.

The dryers must not 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 behind the
control panel.

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List of Acronyms ________________________________

HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
in WC Inches of Water Column
L.C.D. Liquid Crystal Display
L.P. Liquid Propane
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
R.M.A. Return Material Authorization
UL Underwriters Laboratory

Safety Precautions ___________________

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WARNING

For your safety, the information in this manual must
be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion
and to prevent property damage, personal injury, or
loss of life.

The dryer must never be operated with any of the
back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed.
Personal injury or fire could result.

Failure to properly install, maintain, and/or operate
dryer according to this manual and operator’s
manuals included with dryer may result in conditions,
which can cause serious injury, death and/or property
damage.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while
it is in operation.

Purchaser and 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.

What To Do If You Smell Gas:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Clear the room, building, or area of all occupants.

• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire
department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or gas supplier.

Dryers must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Although the manufacturer produces a very versatile dryer,

there are some articles that, due to fabric composition or
cleaning method, should not be dried in it.

WARNING

Do not use heat for drying articles that contain plastic,
foam, sponge rubber, or similarly textured rubber
materials. Drying in a heated tumbler may damage
plastics or rubber and also may be a fire hazard.

The possible presence of residual quantities of aggressive
or decomposed chemicals in the load may produce damage
to the machine and harmful fumes.

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.

Do not operate steam dryers with more than 150 psi (10.34
bar) steam pressure. Excessive steam pressure can damage
the steam coil and/or harm personnel.

Replace leaking flexible hoses or other steam fixtures
immediately. Do not operate the dryer with leaking flexible
hoses. Personal injury may result.

WARNING

The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust
ductwork can create a potential fire hazard.

For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded
in accordance with local and/or country codes. In the absence
of these codes use 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 will
void the warranty.

WARNING

Personal injury or fire could result should the dryer
door switch, lint door/drawer, or heat safety circuit
ever be disabled.

Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the drying cycle
has been completed.

WARNING

Dry only water washed fabrics. Do not dry articles
spotted or washed in dry cleaning solvents,
combustible detergents, industrial chemicals, or “all
purpose” cleaner. Explosion could result.

Do not dry rags or articles coated or contaminated
with gasoline, kerosene, oil, paint, or wax. Explosion
could result.

Items that have been spotted or soaked with vegetable
or cooking oil constitute a fire hazard and should not
be placed in a tumble dryer.

Do not dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or
flammable solvents will create a fire hazard.

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Articles left in the dryer after the drying and cooling
cycles have been completed can create a fire hazard.

For safety , proper operation, and optimum performance, the
dryer must not be operated with a load less than 66% of its
rated capacity .

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 standards.

WARNING

WARNING

IMPORTANT: The dryer must be installed in a location/

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environment, which the ambient temperature remains
between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).

NOTES _____________________________________________________

The operation of this appliance may affect the operation of
other types of gas appliances, which take their air for safe
combustion from the same room. If in doubt, consult the
appliance manufacturer(s).

Use this dryer only for its intended purpose, drying fabrics.
The “Cool Down” Cycle of tumble dryers should be used to

reduce the temperature of the items. They should not be
removed from the tumble dryer or piled or stacked while
hot.

Fabric softeners or similar products should not be used in
a tumble dryer to eliminate the effects of the static electricity,
unless this practice is specifically recommended by the
manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of personal injury, install lockable
doors to prevent public access to the rear of the
dryers.

Exhaust duct outlet should be checked periodically for
blockages, and if any found, removed.

IMPORTANT: A means of restraint must be used to
prevent straining of the gas supply when the appliance is
moved.

An external means of power removal (disconnect device)
must be provided by the installer.

CE Only

IMPORTANT: This appliance must only be installed and
operated in the country of destination indicated on the
dryer’s data plate. If the appliance is to be installed and
operated in a country other than the one indicated on the
data plate, a data plate amendment must be obtained
from American Dryer Corporation.

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IEC335 applies.

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WARNING

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This appliance must only operate with the gas type
indicated on the dryer’s data plate. If the appliance is
converted (gas type is changed), a data plate

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amendment must be obtained from American Dryer
Corporation.

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This appliance may cause spillage of products of
combustion from an open-flue appliance fitted in the
same room, and that such an appliance shall be tested

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for clearance of products with the appliance in
operation and all windows and doors closed.

WARNING

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Disconnect power before resetting the hi-limit. The
hi-limit is located on the top front of the lint box. Press

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and release and the hi-limit will reset.

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MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 50 lb

22.68 kg

TUMBLER DIAMETER 37”

93.98 cm

TUMBLER DEPTH 25-3/4”

65.41 cm

TUMBLER VOLUME 16.02 cu ft

453.64 L

TUMBLER / DRIVE MOTOR 3/4 hp

0.56 kW

BLOWER / FAN MOTOR 1/2 hp

0.37 kW

DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 27-3/8”

69.53 cm

DOOR SILL HEIGHT 31-1/4”

79.375 cm

WATER CONNECTION

3/4”-11.5 NH

(North America)

3/4” B.S.P.T.

(Outside North America)

DRYERS PER 20’ / 40’ CONTAINER 10 / 22
DRYERS PER 53’ TRUCK 28

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-240V 1ø 2,3w 50/60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 610 lb

276.69 kg

APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 640 lb

290.30 kg

AIRFLOW

60 Hz

600 cfm

17.00 cmm

50 Hz

500 cfm

14.16 cmm

HEAT INPUT 110,000 Btu/hr

27,720 kcal/hr

EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 8”

20.32 cm

COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A

INLET PIPE CONNECTION

1/2” M.N.P.T.

1/2” F.B.S.P.T.

(CE and Australia Only)

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 200-416V 1,3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 610 lb

276.69 kg

APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 640 lb

290.30 kg

AIRFLOW

60 Hz

600 cfm

17.00 cmm

50 Hz

500 cfm

14.16 cmm

EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 8”

20.32 cm

COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A

OVEN SIZE

kW Btu/hr

kcal/hr

13.4 45,869

11,559

14.7 50,136

12,634

14.8 50,545

12,737

16.0 54,606

13,761

22.0 75,084

18,920

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-240V 1ø 2,3w 50/60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 610 lb

276.69 kg

APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 640 lb

290.30 kg

AIRFLOW

60 Hz

600 cfm

17.00 cmm

50 Hz

500 cfm

14.16 cmm

STEAM CONSUMPTION 107 lb/hr

48.53 kg/hr

OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE 150 psi max

10.34 bar

EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 8”

20.32 cm

COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A
BOILER HORSEPOWER (NORMAL LOAD) 4 Bhp
SUPPLY CONNECTION 3/4” F.N.P.T.
RETURN CONNECTION 3/4” M.N.P.T.

Specifications _____________________________________________________________________

GASELECTRICSTEAM

NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.

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Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 8/27/15

Specifications _____________________________________________________________________

NOTE: The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.

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Installation Procedures ______________

Installation should be performed by competent professional
in accordance with local, state, and country codes. In the
absence of these codes, the installation must conform to
applicable American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1­LATEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70-LATEST EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in
Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian
Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/
CGA-B149.2-M91 (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).

Location Requirements ______________

Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to
local, state, and country codes. In the absence of such codes
or ordinances the location must conform with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LA TEST EDITION, or in Canada,
the installation must conform to applicable Canadian
Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/
CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for
General Installation and Gas Plumbing).

The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of
supporting its weight. Carpeting must be removed from the
floor area that the dryer is to rest on.

The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.

Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated
18-inches (45.72 cm) above the floor.

Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted
in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements
section).

Clearance provisions must be made from combustible
construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure
Requirements section).

Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for
servicing and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to
Dryer Enclosure Requirements section).

The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct
connection to the outside as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements section).

The dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust
venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements section).

IMPORTANT: The dryer should be located where a
minimum amount of exhaust ducting will be necessary.

The dryer must be installed with adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber.

CAUTION: This dryer produces combustible lint and must
be exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6 months, inspect
the exhaust ducting and remove any lint buildup.

IMPORT ANT : The 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).

Unpacking / Setting Up _______________

Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and
optional shipping box) from the dryer.

IMPORTANT: Dryer must be transported and handled in
an upright position at all times.

The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached
to the skid or with the skid removed. To remove the skid
locate and remove the 2 bolts securing the base of the dryer
to the wooden skid. One is located at the center rear and the
other is at the center front.

With the skid removed, use caution and assure all four
leveling legs are fully retracted, if the dryer is to be slid into
its final position.

Leveling Dryer

The dryer is equipped with 4 leveling legs, 1 at each corner
of the base. For optimum performance the dryer should be
level front-to-back and side-to-side.

Dryer Enclosure Requirements _______

Commercial Type II

Bulkheads and partitions should be made of
noncombustible material.

NOTE: Allowances must be made for opening the control
door.

A The requirement to allow the door to open completely

is 40-inches (101.6 cm).

B A minimum overhead clearance of 6-inches (15.24 cm)

is required.

C Dryer should be positioned a minimum of 12-inches

(30.48 cm) away from the nearest obstruction. 24-inches
(60.96 cm) is recommended for ease of installation,

maintenance, and service.
D 1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum is required.
E Flooring should be level or below dryer cabinet for ease

of removing panels during maintenance.
F Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall, however

a 1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum allowance must be

made for the opening and closing of the control door,

along with the removal of panels during maintenance.

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