Dexter Laundry DCT30KC Series, DLC30 Series Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Dexter Laundry, Inc.

2211 W. Grimes

Fairfield, Iowa 52556 USA

for

DCT30KC/DLC30 Series Dryers

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

8514-003-010B

10/09

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.

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.

Post the following “For Your Safety” caution in a
prominent location:

AVERTISSEMENT. Assurez-vouz 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 matérial, toute blessure
ou la mort.

Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d'essence ni d'autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage
de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

– QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR DE
GAZ:

• Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.

• Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas

vous servir des téléphones se trouvant
dans le bâtiment où vous vous trouvez.

• Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la zone.

• Appelez immédiatement votre

fournisseour 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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

It is important that you read this Manual and retain it for
future reference. For service or replacement parts,
contact the distributor in your area or the manufacturer.

POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ

Ne pas enteposer ni utiliser d'essence ni d'autres
vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage
de cet appareil ou de tout autre appareil.

You, the purchaser, must post in a prominent loca­tion instructions to be followed in the event the user
smells gas. Consult your local gas supplier for
procedure to be followed if the odor of gas is
present.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PAGE NO.

DRYER DIMENSIONS (Figure 1) .........................................................................3

UNCRATING .........................................................................................................4

FIELD ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................... 4

DRYER INSTALLATION .......................................................................................5

DRYER EXHAUST SYSTEM (Figure 2) ...........................................................6, 7

DRYER SHUTDOWN ...........................................................................................8

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................8

SERVICING DRYER........................................................................................... 15

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE .....................................................................15

WARNINGS ABOUT USE AND OPERATION

It is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL that the dryer be grounded to a known earth (zero) ground. This is not only for
personal safety, but is necessary for proper operation.

KEEP SHIELDS, GUARDS AND COVERS IN PLACE. These safety devices are provided to protect everyone

from injury.

A DRYER SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO POWER FOR THREE (3) MINUTES before it is operated or before a
program change is made. Operation or program changes, which occur during this "power up" period, are subject to
loss in case of power interruption. After the initial three minutes, all programmed data is protected from power
interruptions of any length and the customer's individual cycle is protected up to 3 seconds. This is done without
batteries.

LEAVE THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE DRYER ON AT ALL TIMES except when necessary for service
or other similar activities. The hour meter function adds only full hours to its reading. If the power is shut off every
night, any fraction of an hour of time that is on the machine at that time will be lost. Turning the power off every night
could also have some effect on the long-term life of the memory after a number of years. Turning power off
occasionally won't affect the unit.

From a safety aspect shutting off the gas supply at night would be better than shutting off the electrical power.

THIS DRYER IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OVER-TEMPERATURE THERMOSTAT located on the lower side of the
return air boot beside the burner housing. Should the dryer cease to operate, refer to your “Service Procedure and
Parts Data” book for instructions.

CHECK THIS THERMOSTAT WHEN INSTALLING DRYER to assure it is not tripped. Impacts such as rough
handling in shipment, may trip the thermostat.

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

COMMERCIAL DRYER

UNCRATING

1. Remove cardboard container and innerpack.

2. Complete the uncrating as described in the procedure listed on the instruction sheet taped to the loading door

glass.

FIELD ASSEMBLY

For secure packaging, the dryer is shipped with the tee, one part of the heat reclaimer, inside the lower service

door.

To install:

STEP 1.

Remove 4 metal screws from the bag in coin box. Go to the rear of the dryer and remove the tape holding the top

of the vertical 8" pipe.

STEP 2.

Install the tee into both the vertical pipe and the horizontal boot. Using the four pilot holes provided, drill 4 matching
9/64 inch (3.6) diameter mounting holes; 2 holes through the boot into the tee outlet, and 2 holes through the tee inlet
into the 8 inch vertical pipe. Install the 4 screws provided to secure the tee to the pipe and boot.

STEP 3.

Install your exhaust system to the tee. Tape all joints with 2" duct tape.

ALTERNATE INSTALLATION

If it is desired to have the dryer exhaust at a low level, the installation can be altered as shown in the following
illustration.

STANDARD INSTALLATION

TO BUILDING

EXHAUST

ALTERNATE INSTALLATION

6" ELBOW

6" PIPE

TO BUILDING

EXHAUST

The installer should acquire a 6" dia. 90° elbow and 6" dia. straight pipe for the two areas shown in the alternate
installation.

The exhaust tee may be cut off on the long end to give an over all length of 14" (356). This allows you to come
vertically to the 6" elbow above. (The necessary pipe for the standard installation is included as shown.)

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DRYER INSTALLATION

1. CODE CONFORMITY. All commercial dryer installations must conform with local codes or, in the absence of
local codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223. 1. Canadian installations must comply
with current Standard CAN/CGA-B149 (.1 or .2) Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances or Equipment, and local
codes if applicable. The appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with the latest edition
of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA70, or, when installed in Canada, with Standard CSA C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code Part 1.

2. INSTALLATION CLEARANCES: This unit may be installed at the following alcove clearance. (millimeters)

I. Left Side 0"
II. Right Side 1"* (25)
III. Back 18" (457) (Certified for 1" (25) clearance; however, 18" (457) clearance is necessary behind the

belt guard to allow servicing and maintenance.)
IV. Front 48" (1220) (to allow use of dryer)
V. Top Refer to figure labeled “Vertical Clearance Dimensions”.

AB. Certification allows 0" clearance at the top 1" (25) back from the front. However, a 1/4" (6)

clearance is required to allow opening the upper service door.

CD. A 4" (102) clearance is required at the top between 1" (25) and 4" (102) from front.

E. A 10" (254) clearance is required from top at all other points.

VI. Floor This unit may be installed upon a combustible floor.

*Units may be installed in direct contact with an adjacent dryer, providing allowance is made for opening upper and

lower service doors.

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

Maintain minimum of 1" (25) clearance between duct and combustible material.

Refer to installation label attached to the inside surface of the upper door of the dryer for other installation

information.

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