Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product AD-15 Phase 7 American Dryer Corp.
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AD-15 Phase 7 Installa tion Manual American Dryer Corporation 88 Currant Road Fall River MA 02720-4781 USA T elephone: (508) 678-9000 / Fax: (508) 678-9447 e-mail: techsupport@amdry .
Ret ain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future Reference American Dryer Corporation product s embody 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.
IMPORT ANT YOU MUST DISCONNECT AND LOCK OUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPL Y AND THE GAS SUPPL Y OR STEAM SUPPL Y BEFORE A NY COVERS OR P ANELS ARE REMOVED FROM THE MACHINE TO ALLOW ACCESS FOR CLEANING , ADJUSTING , INST ALLA TION, OR TESTING OF ANY EQUIPMENT PER OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) ST ANDARDS.
2 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS W ARNING: 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.
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 3 SPECIFICA TIONS Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 1/30/04 * Size of piping to dryer varies with installation conditions. Contact factory for assistance. ** Specify air-operated or electromechanical steam damper system.
4 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 INST ALLA TION PROCEDURES Installation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In the absence of these codes, the installation must conform to applicable American National St andards: ANSI Z223.
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 5 DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible materials and must be located a minimum of 12-inches (30.48 cm) above the dryers outer top; 18-inches (45.72 cm) for steam dryers, except along the front of the dryer which may be closed if desired.
6 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 CAUTION: This dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the outdoors. When possible, it is suggested to provide a separate (single) exhaust duct for each dryer . CAUTION: IMPROPERL Y SIZED OR INST ALLED EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN CREA TE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD .
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 7 Illus. C IMPORT A NT : No more than eight (8) dryers maximum should be connected to one (1) main common duct with a vertical run. VERTICAL VENTING When vertical single 10-inch (25.4 cm) venting is used (refer to Illus. B below ), the ductwork from the dryer to the outside outlet cannot exceed 60 feet (18.
8 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 Illus. C (refer to the previous page) shows the minimum cross section area for multiple dryer venting. These figures must be increased in proportion if the main duct run from the last dryer to where it exhausts has numerous elbows or is unusually long.
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 9 NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation. Electrical Service S pecifications IMPORT A NT : Figures shown are for non-reversing models only . For reversing models contact the factory .
10 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 For added personal safety , when possible, it is suggested that a separate ground wire (no. 18 minimum) be connected from the ground connection of the dryer to a grounded cold water pipe. DO NOT ground to a gas pipe or hot water pipe .
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 11 The neutral will only be used on 4-wire service. This is typical for 380-416V , 50 Hz. Electrically Heated Models Only The only electrical input connections to the dryer are the 3-phase (3ø) power leads (L1, L2, L3, and sometimes neutral) and ground.
12 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 GAS INFORMA TION It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to ensure that the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes.
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 13 STEAM INFORMA TION It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to ensure that the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes. Care must be exercised when leveling steam dryers into final position.
14 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 2 SHUDW L QJ 6WHDP 3UHVVXU H IMPORT A NT : Coil failure due to improper pH level will VOID THE W ARRANTY . S team Requirement s Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents * The minimum operating pressure is 100 psig (689.
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 15 S team Damper Air System Connections The dryer is manufactured with a pneumatic (piston) damper system, which requires an external supply of compressed air .
16 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 S team Damper Air Piston (Flow Control) Operation Adjustment Damper operation was tested and adjusted prior to shipping at 80 psi (5.51 bar). If damper air adjustment is necessary , locate the flow control valve and make the necessary adjustments as noted below .
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 17 PREOPERA TIONAL INSTRUCTIONS Coin Models Microprocessor Controller (Computer) When the microprocessor controller (computer) is in the ready state, the liquid crystal display (L.C.D.) screen will display Ready , Insert $XX.
18 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 Mechanical Drop/Rotary Coin Meter or Slide Coin Meter Insert coin and turn knob (rotary type meter), or for slide meter unit, push in coin chute. Select T emperature. Push the S tart button. T o stop dryer, open the main door .
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 19 IMPORT A NT : A separate warranty card must be completed and returned for each individual dryer . NOTE: Be sure to include the installation date when returning the warranty card(s).
20 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 ALL returns must be properly packaged to ensure that they are not damaged in transit. Damage claims are the responsibility of the shipper. IMPORT A NT : No replacements, credits, or refunds will be issued for merchandise damaged in transit.
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 21 THE DA T A LABEL MODEL NUMBER The model number is an ADC number , which describes the size of the dryer and the type of heat (gas, electric, or steam). SERIAL NUMBER The serial number allows ADC to gather information on your particular dryer .
22 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS Microprocessor Controller (Computer) Board Phase 7 Coin Models Upon completing installation of the replacement microprocessor controller (computer) board, reestablish power to the dryer .
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 23 For Models with Johnson Direct S p ark Ignition (DSI) Controller (G760) Theory of Operation: S tart the drying cycle. When the gas burner ignites within the chosen trial for.
24 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS PHASE 7 This dryer was manufactured with a manual reset burner hi- limit thermostat, which is monitored by the Phase 7 computer .
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 25 The exclusive Sensor Activated Fire Extinguishing (S.A.F .E.) System will extinguish fires that may start in the drying basket (tumbler). A series of sensors positioned throughout the basket (tumbler) and interfaced with the microprocessor will trigger the S.
26 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 IMPORT A NT : Flexible supply line/coupling must be used. Solenoid valve failure due to hard plumbing connections WILL VOID W ARRANTY. It is recommended that a filter or strainer be installed in the water supply line.
1 13243-1 www.amdry.com 27 W ARNING: If the water in the supply line or water solenoid valve freezes, the S.A.F .E. system will be INOPERA TIVE !! The manual ball cock shutoff valve must be located outside of the dryer at a distance from the dryer where it is easily accessible.
28 American Dryer Corp. 1 13243-1 S.A.F .E. SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS MESSAGES OPEN THERMISTOR PROBE This message indicates that the S.A.F .E. system thermistor probe either is not connected or is damaged. If this condition is detected, the Phase 7 non- coin control will immediately enter S.
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