Dexter Laundry DRC55 Series Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

for

DRC55 Series Dryers (25Kg Capacity)

The dryer must not be stored or installed where it will be exposed to water and/or weather and is
suitable for use in room temperatures between 5C and 45C.

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.

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.

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

FOR YOUR SAFETY

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

It is important that you read this Manual and retain it for future reference.

For service or replacement parts, contact the Dexter Distributor in your area or the manufacturer.

The Dexter Company

2211 W. Grimes

Fairfield, Iowa 52556, USA

8514-027-005

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.................................................................................................................10

Operating Instructions.........................................................................................................10

Preventative Maintenance...................................................................................................14

Schematic/Wiring Diagrams.................................................................................................17, 18

WARNINGS ABOUT USE AND 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 in 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 A MANUALLY RESETTABLE OVER­TEMPERATURE THERMOSTAT located on the back side of the return air boot beside the
burner housing. Should the dryer cease to heat, reset the thermostat by inserting a wooden
(nonconductive) pencil or dowel through the guide bushing in the cover. Should the thermostat
continue to trip, the dryer must be inspected by a qualified service person.

CHECK THE THERMOSTAT WHEN INSTALLING DRYER to assure it is not
tripped. Impacts, such as rough handling in shipment, may trip the thermostat. It may be reset by
inserting a wooden (nonconductive) pencil or dowel through the guide bushing in the cover.

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FIGURE 1 - DRYER DIMENSIONS

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INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Before installation, check that the local distribution conditions, nature of gas and
pressure, and the adjustment of the appliance are compatible.

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 in. (200 mm) 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 in. (3.6 mm) diameter mounting holes; 2 holes through the boot
into the tee outlet, and 2 holes through the tee inlet into the 8 in. (200 mm) 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 in. (50 mm) duct tape.

DRYER INSTALLATION

1. CODE CONFORMITY: All commercial dryer installations must conform to the local and
national codes for the location of installation.

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

I. Left Side 0 in.
II. Right Side 1 in. (25 mm)*

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