American Dryer AD-435 Parts Diagram

AD-435 Installation Manual

Phase 5 / DMC

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.adclaundry.com

ADC Part No. 113541-1

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 __________________________________________________________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER(S) __________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

AD-435

____________________________________________________________________________________________________

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.

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.

CAUTION

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

“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,
lint door switch, or heat safety circuit 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.

Table of Contents _________________

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

Specifications ...................................................5

Installation Procedures ....................................6

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

Location of the Dryer .............................................. 6

Dryer Enclosure Requirements ............................. 6

Fresh Air Supply Requirements............................. 7

Exhaust Requirements .......................................... 7

Electrical Information.............................................. 9

Gas Information .................................................... 10

Preparation for Operation / Start-Up .................... 11

Preoperational Test .............................................. 12

Preoperational Instructions.................................. 12

Shutdown Instructions ......................................... 12

Service / Parts Information ........................... 12

Service .................................................................. 12

Parts ...................................................................... 13

Warranty Information ..................................... 13

Warranty Registration........................................... 13

Warranty ................................................................13

Returning Warranty Parts ..................................... 13

Routine Maintenance ..................................... 13

Cleaning ............................................................... 13

Adjustments.......................................................... 14

Lubrication ............................................................14

Data Label Information .................................. 14

Procedure for Functional Check

of Replacement Components........................ 15

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

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 in the front
electrical control box area.

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List of Acronyms ________________________

DMC Dual Microprocessor Controller
D.M.S. Drill Measurement Size
HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning
in WC Inches of Water Column
L.C.D. Liquid Crystal Display
L.E.D. Light Emitting Diode
L.P. Liquid Propane
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
R.M.A. Return Material Authorization
UL Underwriters Laboratory

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.

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

Keep dryer area clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

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

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.

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

Dry only water washed fabrics. Do not dry articles
spotted or washed in dry cleaning solvents,
combustible detergents, 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.

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

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.

!

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 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 electrically ground the dryer properly will
void the warranty.

Under no circumstances should the dryer door switch, lint
door switch, or heat safety circuit ever be disabled.

!

WARNING

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

This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning
solvents or fumes.

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.

CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnection when
servicing controls. Wiring errors cause improper and
dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after
servicing.

Read and follow all caution and direction labels attached to
the dryer.

For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the
dryer must not be operated with a load less than sixty-six
percent, 20 lb (9.1 kg) of its rated capacity.

!

WARNING

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.

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).

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.

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Specifications _____________________________________________________________________

MAXIMUM CAPACITY

(DRY WEIGHT) PE R POC KET

30 lb
TUMBLER DIAMETER 27-1/4”
TUMBLER DEP TH 30”
TUMBLER VOLUME

PER POCKET

TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR
BLOWER/FAN MOTOR
DOOR OPENING
DOOR SILL HEIGHT

PER POCKET

(DIAMETER)

TOP POCKET / BOTTOM POCKET

PER POCKET

10.1 cu ft
1/2 hp

21-1/2”

52-7/8” / 14-1/4”

N / A

13.60 kg

69.21 cm

76.20 cm
286 L

0.37 kW

54.61 cm

134.3 cm / 36.2 cm

WATER CONNECTION N / A
DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 11 / 22
DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 30 / 33

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120 1ø 60 Hz
APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 850 lb
APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 880 lb
AIRFLOW
HEAT INPUT

GAS

EXHAUST CONNECTION

PER POCKET

PER POCKET

(DIAMETER)

60 Hz

400 cfm

72,000 Btu/hr

8”

386 kg
399 kg

11.3 cmm

18,143 kcal/hr

20.3 cm

COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A
COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A
INLET PIPE CONNECTION

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 8/19/13

PER POCKET

3/4” M.N.P.T.

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

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