American Dryer Corp HBG76 User Manual

HBG76

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: +1 (508) 678-9000 / Fax: +1 (508) 678-9447

e-mail: techsupport@amdry.com

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ADC Part No. 113615-1

Retain This Manual in a Safe Place for Future Refer ence

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 ser vice 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 VO TRE 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:

DA TE OF PURCHASE ________________________________________________ MODEL NO. _____________________

RESELLER’S NAME __________________________________________________________________________________

HBG76

SERIAL NUMBER(S) __________________________________________________________________________________

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Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or the ADC factory. When ordering replacement parts from the factory , you can F AX your order to ADC at +1 (508) 678-9447 or telephone your order directly to the ADC Parts Department at +1 (508) 678-9000. 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.

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▲ WARNING

Table of Contents ______

Proposition 65

Use of this pr oduct could expose you to substances

from fuel combustion that contain chemicals

known to the State of Calif ornia 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 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.»

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fresh Air Supply Requirement s .....................9

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

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

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

Gas Pressure Testing...................................15

Steam Information ........................................ 15

Water Information ........................................16

Preparation for Operation/S tart-Up .............. 17

Preoperational Test ...................................... 17

Preoperational Instructions .......................... 17

Shutdown Instructions.................................. 18

Ser vice/Parts Information ............ 18

Service ......................................................... 18

Parts............................................................. 18

Warranty Infor mation.................... 18

Returning Warranty Cards ...........................18

Warranty ...................................................... 18

Returning Warranty Parts ............................ 18

WARNING

Routine Maintenance .................... 1 9

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

Data Label Information ................. 2 0

in operation. Under no circumstances should the dryer door

switch(es), lint door/drawer switch(es), or heat safety circuit(s) ever be disabled.

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.

FOR Y OUR 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.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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

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.

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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.

NOTES _____________________________________________________

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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.

Warning

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 amendment must be obtained from American Dryer Corporation.

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

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Specifications _____________________________________________________________________

MAX IMUM CAPAC ITY (D RY WEIGHT) 75 lb

TUMBLER DIAMETER 37” TUMBLER DEPTH 35-1/2” TUMBLER VOLUME 22.09 cu ft

TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR 3/4 hp BLOWER/FAN MOTOR 3/ 4 hp DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 27-3/8” DOOR S ILL HEIGHT 27 -5/16”

WATER CO NNECTION 3/4”- 11.5 NH DRYERS PER 20 ’/40’ CONTAINER 9 / 20 DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 25 / 27

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-240V 1ø 2,3w 50/60 Hz

APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 745 lb APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 775 lb

kcal/hr 15,816 17,381 17,493 17,519

60 Hz 50 Hz

640 cfm 533 cfm

600 cfm 500 cfm

AIRFLOW

HEAT INPUT 130,000 Btu/hr

GasElectric

EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 8” COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1/ 2” M.N.P.T. VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 200-416V 1,3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz

APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 745 lb APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 775 lb AIRFLOW

EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 8” COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A

OVEN SIZE

kW Btu/hr

18.4 62,763

20.2 68,975

20.3 69,418

20.4 69,521

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 120-240V 1ø 2,3w 50/60 Hz

APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 745 lb APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 775 lb AIRFLOW

STEAM CONSUMPTION 136 lb/ hr OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE 150 psi max EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 8” COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A

Steam

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

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 6/17/08

34.02 kg

93.98 cm

90.17 cm

625.52 L

0.56 kW

69.53 cm

69.37 cm

337.93 kg

351.53 kg

18.12 cmm

15.10 cmm

32.75 kcal/hr

20.32 cm

337.93 kg

351.53 kg

16.99 cmm

14.16 cmm

20.32 cm

337.93 kg

351.53 kg

16.99 cmm

14.16 cmm

61.69 kg/hr

10.34 bar

20.32 cm

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

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Specifications _____________________________________________________________________

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