American Dryer GX1-M User Manual

Model Reference Chart

ELECTRICAL RATINGS

Volts Amps Watts H e r tz

110-120 12 1500 50/60

208-240 6 1500 50/60

MODEL

ABS Steel Steel
White White Chrome

GX1 GX1-M GX1-C

GX3 GX 3 -M GX 3 -C

Recessed Mounting is available on GX-M model only by
designating (R) after model number or order kit separately.

Specifications:

Air Flow

Air Velocity

Air Temp

Dimensions

Surface (Fig 1,2)

Shipping Weight

Mounting Heights

140 CFM (Cubic Feet per Min.)

5000 LFM

(Linear Feet per Min.)

130˚F at 72˚F Ambient

10-1/8” W X 9-3/8” H X 5-5/8” D
(25.7cm W X 23.8cm H X 14.3cm D)

ABS 8 lbs (4 Kg), Steel 10 lbs (5 Kg)

Men 44” (112 cm)
Women 42” (107 cm)
Children 32”-42” (81-107 cm)
Handicapped

36” (91 cm)

(From floor to bottom

of hand dryer)

Warranty: 5-year limited warranty GX-M/C; 3-year limited
warranty GX. Includes same day factory repair or part
replacement. See owner’s manual for details.

Sound Level 63 dB (Quietest in its Class)

GX

S

T

A

N

D

A

R

D

S

M

E

E

T

S

OSHA

S

T

A

N

D

A

R

D

S

M

E

E

T

S

MILITARY

GX-Series

Specifications:

Air Flow

Air Velocity

Air Temp

Dimensions

Surface (Fig 1,2)

Shipping Weight

Mounting Heights

140 CFM (Cubic Feet per Min.)

5000 LFM

(Linear Feet per Min.)

130˚F at 72˚F Ambient

10-1/8” W X 9-3/8” H X 5-5/8” D
(25.7cm W X 23.8cm H X 14.3cm D)

ABS 8 lbs (4 Kg), Steel 10 lbs (5 Kg)

Men 44” (112 cm)
Women 42” (107 cm)
Children 32”-42” (81-107 cm)
Handicapped

36” (91 cm)

(From floor to bottom

of hand dryer)

Warranty: 5-year limited warranty GX-M/C; 3-year limited
warranty GX. Includes same day factory repair or part
replacement. See owner’s manual for details.

Sound Level 63 dB (Quietest in its Class)

GX

U

L

®

S

T

A

N

D

R

D

S

M

E

E

T

S

OSHA

S

T

A

N

D

R

D

S

M

E

E

T

S

MILITARY

Chrome Finish

GLOBAL

GX

AUTOMATIC

HAND DRYERS

best

VAL UE

Exceptional Value & Reliability

GX-Series

White Finish

GX-MR Recessed Mount

Reduces Depth
to Less Than 4”

4”

Overview:

many years of trouble-free service. The stylish, compact design provides
great performance while consuming less electricity.

Options include a heavy-duty steel cover with a durable white epoxy
finish or a chrome plated satin finish. A recess kit is available for the GX-M.

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Maintenance Free
Vandal Resistant
Many Options at Great Value
Quiet, Dependable Operation
Up to 5-Year Limited Warranty

The GX automatic hand dryers offer the best value in

a maintenance-free hand dryer. The GX is designed to provide

Construction Features:

Cover – One-piece heavy duty, flame retardant ABS

polymer with white finish. Optional one-piece 18
gauge steel cover finished with electrostatically
applied, chip-resistant white epoxy finish (M),
or chrome plated satin finish (C).

Motor – Permanently lubricated, maintenance-free,
brushless induction motor with automatic resetting
thermal protector. 1/12 HP, 3200 RPM.

Automatic Sensor – 100% solid state design eliminates
relay contact failures. Microprocessor controlled
infrared sensor turns dryer on when hands are
under the air outlet. Dryer turns off when hands
are removed. Override turns off in 80 seconds if
hands are not removed.

Heating Element – Constructed of NiChrome
resistance wire with automatic resetting thermostat.
Heating element operates in the black range for
maximum life.

Tamper Resistant – Two tamper resistant screws
secure cover to base.

800.485.7003 (U.S.) Ph: 734.421.2400

Mounting Diagrams

Cost Analysis for a Public School:

Paper Towel Usage

Total Paper Costs

Hand Dryer Operating Costs

Annual Savings

Payback Time

800 cases

$ 24,000

$ 2,453

$ 21,547

14 months

Cost Analysis for a Restaurant:

Paper Towel Usage

Total Paper Costs

Hand Dryer Operating Costs

Annual Savings

Payback Time

90 cases

2,025

96

1,929

12 months

$

$

$

Cost Analysis for a Restaurant:

Paper Towel Usage

Total Paper Costs

Hand Dryer Operating Costs

Annual Savings

Payback Time

90 cases

2,025

96

1,929

12 months

$

$

$

5 5/8

(143mm)

7/16

(11mm)

8 15/16

(227mm)

MOUNTING HOLES FOR
1/4” (M6) DIA. SCREWS

Save 95% Versus Paper Towels

GX Series Hand dryers achieve up to a 95% cost savings over

paper towels. These savings are realized by eliminating
the maintenance and operating expenses associated
with paper or linen towels.

8 3/16

(208mm)

(11mm)

Figure 1 - GX Series Surface Mount

(102mm)

FRAME INSIDE

ROUGH OPENING

TRIM PIECE

12 3/4" W X 11 7/8 H

(324mm X 302mm)

2 (51mm) DEPTH OF BOX

Figure 2 - GX-MR Series Recessed Mount

7/16

8 7/16

(214mm)

9 13/16

(249mm)

4

FINISHED WALL

1 7/8 (48mm)

ROUGH WALL

OPENING

1 (25mm)

CONDUIT

ENT.

9 5/8 (245mm)

12 3/16

(310mm)

9 1/16

(230mm)

7/8 (22mm) DIA. IN-WALL
& SURFACE CONDUIT
ENTRANCES

9 7/8

(251mm)

2 5/16 (58mm)

“Our school saved over $21,000
last year with American Dryer!”

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GENERAL INFORMATION

DRYER PL ACEMENT :

Dryers should be placed at least 2 feet apart and at least 12”
from washbasin. Do not install dryer over washbasin. Automatic
dryers should be at least 18” above any projection which may
interfere with the operation of the automatic sensor.

DRYER INSTALLATION:

Hand dryers require a dedicated circuit (max. 20 amp) and
must be properly grounded. One side of dryer should be
mounted to stud. All surface mount dryers are provided with
conduit entrances for both between wall and surface wiring.

QUANTITY ESTIMATE, HAND DRYER:

Average traffic washroom..............1 dryer per 2 washbasins

Heavy traffic washroom..................1 dryer per washbasin

54” Bradley sink..............................4 dryers per sink

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