American Dryer AD-236 User Manual

AD-236 Installation Manual

Phase 7

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:

●

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 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:

●

Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.

●

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

●

Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la
zone.

●

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

●

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.amdry.com

ADC Part No. 113215-5

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.

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ

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

IMPORTANT

For your convenience, log the following information:

DATE OF PURCHASE __________________________________________________ MODEL NO. ________________________

RESELLER’S NAME ______________________________________________________________________________________

AD-236 Phase 7

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 [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.

“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.

!

▲ 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.

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.

“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.»

CAUTION

DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.

WARNING

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE DRYER(S).

CHILDREN

SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYERS IN OPERATION.

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 should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch,
or heat safety circuit ever be disabled.

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.

WARNING

DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN IN
PLACE, EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.

IMPORTANT

PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/or
specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.

Dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it

The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area.

will be exposed to water or weather.

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).

Table of Contents

SECTION I

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................. 2

SECTION II

SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 4

SECTION III

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................................... 6

A. Unpacking/Setting Up ................................................................................................................. 6

B. Location Requirements ............................................................................................................... 7

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

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

E. Exhaust Requirements ............................................................................................................... 10

F. Electrical Information ................................................................................................................ 13

G. Gas Information ........................................................................................................................ 17

H. Preparation for Operation/Start-Up ........................................................................................... 22

I. Preoperational Instructions ........................................................................................................ 22

J. Shutdown Instructions ............................................................................................................... 24

SECTION IV

SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 25

A. Service ..................................................................................................................................... 25

B. Parts ........................................................................................................................................ 25

SECTION V

WARRANTY INFORMATION ....................................................................................................... 26

A. Returning Warranty Cards ......................................................................................................... 26

B. Warranty .................................................................................................................................. 26

C. Returning Warranty Parts .......................................................................................................... 26

SECTION VI

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 28

A. Cleaning ................................................................................................................................... 28

B. Adjustments ............................................................................................................................. 29

C. Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 29

SECTION VII

DATA LABEL INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 30

SECTION VIII

PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS .............. 31

SECTION I

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 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. 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.

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WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, or

similarly textured rubberlike materials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler) may
damage plastics or rubber and may be a fire hazard.

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 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 electrically ground the dryer will VOID THE WARRANTY.

9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switches, lint drawer switch, or 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 FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO THE
DRYER.

13. For safety, proper operation, and optimum performances, the dryer must not be operated with a load less
than sixty-six percent (66%), 20 lb (18.14 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.

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

MAXIMUM CAPACITY (TOTAL DRY WEIGHT)* 60 lbs

TUMBLER DIAMETER 27-1/4”
TUMBLER DEPTH 30”
TUMBLER VOLUME (PER TUMBLER) 10.1 cu ft

TUMBLER MOTOR (PER TUMBLER) 1/2 hp
DOOR OPENING DIAMETER (PER TUMBLER) 21-1/2”
EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 8”
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 11 / 23
DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 28 / 30

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-240v 1ø,3ø 2, 3w 50/60 Hz
APPROX. NET WEIGHT 850 lbs
APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT 900 lbs
HEAT INPUT (TOTAL FOR BOTH TUMBLERS) 160,000 Btu/hr

Gas

AIRFLOW (PER TUMBLER) 400 cfm
INLET PIPE CONNECTION 3/4” M.N.P.T.

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 5/21/04

* 30 lb each per pocket/tumbler.

27.2 kg

69.22 cm

76.2 cm

0.286 cu m

0.373 kW

54.61 cm

20.32 cm

385.5 kg

408.2 kg

40,320 kcal/hr

11.3 cmm

NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or

obligation.

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Specifications

NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or

obligation.

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SECTION III

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

Installation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In the
absence of these codes, the installation must conform to applicable American National Standards: ANSI
Z223.1-LATEST 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 (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).

A. UNPACKING/SETTING UP

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

NOTE: The access keys for the service doors are included in the information packet shipped in the

basket (tumbler). These keys should be removed and put in a safe place, yet made
accessible because they will be needed throughout various phases in the installation of the
dryer.

Dryers are shipped with a coin box and coin box faceplate ONLY. The coin box lock is not included and
must be purchased elsewhere or the lock can be ordered as a parts order from the ADC Parts Department at

[phone].

The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached to the skid or with the skid removed. To unskid
the dryer, locate and remove the four (4) bolts securing the base of the dryer to the wooden skid. Two (2) are
at the rear of the base and two (2) are located in the front. Once the bolts are removed, slide the dryer off of the
skid.

With the skid removed, to make it easier to slide the dryer into its final position, slightly lower ALL the leveling
legs so that the dryer will slide on the legs instead of the base frame. The dryer is equipped with four (4) leveling
legs, one (1) at each corner of the dryer base.

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B. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such
codes or ordinances the location must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LATEST
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 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST
EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing).

1. 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.

IMPORTANT: “The dryer must be installed on noncombustible floors only.”

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

3. The dryer is for use in noncombustible locations.

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

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

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

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

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

IMPORTANT: The dryer should be located where a minimum amount of exhaust duct will be

necessary.

9. 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 build up.

IMPORTANT: 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).

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C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

Bulkheads and partitions must be made of noncombustible materials and must be located a minimum of
12-inches (30.48 cm) above the dryer outer top, except along the front of the dryer which may be partially closed
in if desired. It is suggested that the dryer be positioned about 2 feet (0.61 meters) away from the nearest
obstruction, for ease of installation, maintenance, and service (to be measured from the back guard).

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

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. Refer to the illustration below for details.

NOTE: Air considerations are important for proper and efficient operation.

IMPORTANT: When fire sprinkler systems are located above the dryers, a minimum of 18-inches

(45.72 cm) above the dryer console (module) is required.

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