ADC AD-120ES User manual

AD-120ES Installation Manual

Extended Side Panels – Phase 7

ADC Part No. 113386-14

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

www.amdry.com

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:

●Ne pas tenter d’allumer d’appareils.

●Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne

pas vous servir des téléphones se

trouvant dans le bâtiment.

●Évacuez la pièce, le bâtiment ou la

zone.

●Appelez immédiatement votre

fournisseur 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.

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:

●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.

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.

IMPORTANT

For your convenience, log the following information:

DATE OF PURCHASE ______________________________________________ MODEL NO. ________________________

RESELLER’S NAME __________________________________________________________________________________

Serial Number(s) ____________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Replacement parts can be obtained from your reseller or the ADC factory. When ordering replacement

parts from the factory, you can FAX 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.

AD-120ES

“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.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

Do not store or use gasoline

or other flammable vapors

and liquids in the vicinity of

this or any other appliance.

POUR VOTRE 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.

Retain This Manual in a Safe Place for Future Reference

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 service 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.

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.

WARNING

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY ON OR NEAR THE DRYER(S).

CHILDREN SHOULD BE SUPERVISED IF NEAR DRYERS IN OPERATION.

CAUTION

DRYERS SHOULD NEVER BE LEFT UNATTENDED WHILE IN OPERATION.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

DO NOT DRY MOP HEADS IN THE DRYER.

DO NOT USE DRYER IN THE PRESENCE OF DRY CLEANING FUMES.

“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.»

Proposition 65

Use of this product could expose you to substances from fuel combustion

that contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects and other reproductive harm.

▲ WARNING

WARNING

The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or

service panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.

WARNING

DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN IN

PLACE, EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED.

Dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water or

weather.

The wiring diagram for the dryer is located in the front electrical control box area.

IMPORTANT

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).

When discarding or storing your old

clothes dryer, remove the door.

Lorsque vous entreposez ou mettez votre

sécheuse au rebut, enlevez-en la porte.

WARNING

DO NOT operate this appliance before reading the instruction booklet.

WARNING

DO NOT place articles on or against this appliance.

WARNING

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch(es), lint door/drawer

switch(es), or heat safety circuit(s) ever be disabled.

LIST OF ACRONYMS

D.M.S. Drill Measurement Size

DSI Direct Spark Ignition

HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air-Conditioning

in WC Inches of Water Column

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

SECTION I: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................. 2

SECTION II: SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION .................................................... 5

A. Specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 5

B. Component Identification .................................................................................................................... 7

SECTION III: INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... 9

A. Location Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 9

B. Unpacking/Setting Up ....................................................................................................................... 10

C. Dryer Enclosure Requirements ....................................................................................................... 12

D. Fresh Air Supply Requirements ....................................................................................................... 13

E. Exhaust Requirements .................................................................................................................... 14

F. Electrical Information........................................................................................................................ 19

G. Gas Information ................................................................................................................................ 22

H. Steam Information ............................................................................................................................ 25

I. Water Information ............................................................................................................................. 28

J. Preparation for Operation ................................................................................................................. 30

K. Preoperational Tests ........................................................................................................................ 31

L. Preoperational Instructions .............................................................................................................. 33

M. Compressed Air Requirements........................................................................................................ 34

N. Shutdown Instructions...................................................................................................................... 35

SECTION IV: SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION ................................................................................ 36

A. Service ............................................................................................................................................. 36

B. Parts................................................................................................................................................. 36

SECTION V: WARRANTY INFORMATION .......................................................................................... 37

A. Returning Warranty Cards ............................................................................................................... 37

B. Warranty ........................................................................................................................................... 37

C. Returning Warranty Parts ................................................................................................................ 37

SECTION VI: ROUTINE MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... 39

A. Cleaning ........................................................................................................................................... 39

B. Adjustments ..................................................................................................................................... 40

C. Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................ 41

SECTION VII: DATA LABEL INFORMATION ...................................................................................... 42

SECTION VIII: PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 43

SECTION IX: MANUAL RESET BURNER HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 45

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SECTIONI

SAFETYPRECAUTIONS

WARNING:Foryoursafety,theinformationinthismanualmustbefollowedtominimizetherisk

offireorexplosion or to preventpropertydamage,personalinjury, or loss oflife.

WARNING:The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service

panelsremoved. PERSONALINJURYORFIRE COULD RESULT.

WARNING:Failure to properlyinstall,maintain,and/oroperatedryeraccordingtothismanualand

operator’s manuals includedwithdryermayresultinconditions, which cancauseseriousinjury,

deathand/or property damage.

1. DO NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other

appliance.

2. Purchaser/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.

3. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

a. DO NOT try to light any appliance.

b. DO NOT touch any electrical switch.

c. DO NOT use any phone in your building.

d. Clear the room, building, or area of ALLoccupants.

e. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

f. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

4. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.

5. Dryer(s) must be exhausted to the outdoors.

6. Although ADC 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 onlywater washedfabrics. DO NOTdry articlesspotted orwashed in dry

cleaningsolvents,acombustibledetergent,or “all purpose”cleaner. EXPLOSIONCOULD

RESULT.

WARNING:DONOTdry ragsor articlescoated or contaminatedwith gasoline, kerosene, oil,

paint,or wax. EXPLOSIONCOULDRESULT.

WARNING:Itemsthat have beenspottedor soaked withvegetable or cookingoilconstitute a fire

hazardandshould not beplacedin a tumbledryer.

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WARNING:DONOTdrymop heads. Contamination bywax or flammablesolventswill create a

firehazard.

WARNING:DONOT use heatfor drying articlesthat contain plastic,foam, sponge rubber,or

similarlytexturedrubbermaterials. Drying in a heated basket (tumbler)maydamageplasticsor

rubberand may bea fire hazard.

7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the heating unit area, exhaust

ductwork, and inside the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined from

experience at each location.

WARNING:Thecollectionoflint in theburnerareaand exhaust ductworkcancreatea potential

firehazard.

8. For personal safety, the dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and/or 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.

NOTE:FailuretoelectricallygroundthedryerproperlywillVOIDTHEWARRANTY.

9. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should the dryer door switch, lint drawer switch, heat safety circuits

ever be disabled.

WARNING: PERSONALINJURYORFIRECOULDRESULTSHOULDTHEDRYER

DOORSWITCH, LINTDOOR/DRAWER, ORHEATSAFETYCIRCUITEVER BE

DISABLED.

10. This dryer is not to be used in the presence of dry cleaning solvents or fumes.

11. Remove articles from the dryer as soon as the drying cycle has been completed.

WARNING:Articlesleftinthedryer after the drying and coolingcycleshavebeencompletedcan

createafire hazard.

12. DO NOT operate steam dryers with more than 125 psi (8.62 bar, 862 kPa) steam pressure. Excessive

steam pressure can damage steam coil and/or harm personnel.

13. Replace leaking flexible hoses or other steam fixtures immediately. DO NOT operate the dryer with

leaking flexible hoses. PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

14. READ AND FOLLOW ALL CAUTION AND DIRECTION LABELS ATTACHED TO THE

DRYER.

15. For safety, proper operation, and optimum performance, the dryer must not be operated with a load less

than sixty-six percent (66%), 79 lb (35.4 kg) of its rated capacity.

WARNING:YOUMUSTDISCONNECTANDLOCKOUTTHE ELECTRICSUPPLY

ANDTHEGASSUPPLYORTHESTEAM SUPPLYBEFOREANYCOVERSOR

GUARDSAREREMOVED FROMTHEMACHINETOALLOWACCESSFOR

CLEANING,ADJUSTING,INSTALLATION,ORTESTINGOFANYEQUIPMENTPER OSHA

STANDARDS.

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IMPORTANT: Dryermustbeinstalledinalocation/environment,whichtheambient

temperatureremains between40ºF (4.44ºC) and 130ºF (54.44º 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.

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:Toreduce the riskofpersonal injury, installlockabledoors to preventpublicaccess to

therear of the dryers.

WARNING: DO NOTUSEORSTORE FLAMMABLE MATERIALSINTHE

APPLIANCESTORAGEDRAWEROR NEARTHISAPPLIANCE.

WARNING: DONOTSPRAYAEROSOLSINTHEVICINITYOFTHISAPPLIANCE

WHILEIT ISIN OPERATION.

WARNING: DONOTMODIFYTHISAPPLIANCE.

Exhaust duct outlet should be checked periodically for blockages, and if any found, removed.

IMPORTANT:Ameansof restraintmustbeused to prevent strainingofthegas supply when the

applianceismoved.

IMPORTANT:An externalmeansofpowerremoval (disconnect device) mustbeprovidedbythe

installer.

CE ONLY

IMPORTANT:Thisappliancemustonlybeinstalledandoperatedinthecountryofdestination

indicatedon the dryer’s data plate. Iftheappliance is tobe installed andoperated in acountry

otherthanthe one indicatedon the data plate,a data plateamendmentmust be obtainedfrom

AmericanDryerCorporation.

WARNING:Thisappliancemust only operate withthegas type indicatedonthe dryer’s data plate.

Iftheapplianceis converted (gastypeischanged), a dataplateamendmentmust be obtained from

AmericanDryerCorporation.

WARNING:This appliance may cause spillage of products of combustion from an open-flue

appliancefittedinthe same room, andthatsuch an appliance shallbetestedfor clearance of

productswiththeappliance in operation andallwindows and doors closed.

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MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 120 lb 54.43 kg

TUMBLER DIAMETER 44-5/8” 113.35 cm

TUMBLER DEPTH 42-1/8” 107.00 cm

TUMBLER VOLUME 38.10 cu ft 1,078.87 L

TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR 3/4 hp 0.56 kW

BLOWER/FAN MOTOR 3 hp 2.24 kW

DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) 31-3/8” 79.69 cm

DOOR SILL HEIGHT 25-7/8” 65.72 cm

WATER CONNECTION 3/4”-11.5 NH

(North America)

3/4” B.S.P.T.

(Outside North America)

DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER 3 / 7

DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK 9 / 10

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-575V 3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz

APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 1,440 lb 653.17 kg

APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,580 lb 716.67 kg

AIRFLOW 60 Hz 2,150 cfm 60.88 cmm

50 Hz 1,791 cfm 50.71 cmm

HEATINPUT 375,000 Btu/hr 94,498 kcal/hr

EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 14” 35.56 cm

COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A

COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A

INLET PIPE CONNECTION 1” F.N.P.T.

1” F.B.S.P.T.

(CE and Australia Only)

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-575V 3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz

APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 1,440 lb 653.17 kg

APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,580 lb 716.67 kg

AIRFLOW 60 Hz 2,150 cfm 60.88 cmm

50 Hz 1,791 cfm 50.71 cmm

EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 14” 35.56 cm

COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION N / A

COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME N / A

OVEN SIZE

kW Btu/hr kcal/hr

72 245,700 61,900

75.6 258,000 65,000

VOLTAGE AVAILABLE 208-575V 3ø 3,4w 50/60 Hz

APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT 1,735 lb 786.98 kg

APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT 1,875 lb 850.48 kg

AIRFLOW 60 Hz 2,150 cfm 60.88 cmm

50 Hz 1,791 cfm 50.71 cmm

STEAM CONSUMPTION 450 lb/hr 204.12 kg/hr

OPERATING STEAM PRESSURE 125 psi max 8.62 bar, 862 kPa

EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) 14” 35.56 cm

COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION 1/4” Quick Connection

COMPRESSED AIR VOLUME 4.25 cfh 0.12 cmh

BOILER HP (NORMAL LOAD) 13 Bhp

SUPPLYCONNECTION 1-1/4” F.N.P.T.

RETURN CONNECTION 1-1/4” F.N.P.T.

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents 5/26/06

* Air-operated steam damper system must be provided with clean, dry, regulated 80 psi +/- 10 psi

(5.51 bar, 551 kPa +/- 0.69 bar, 68.94 kPa) air supply.

NOTE:ADC reservestherighttomakechangesinspecificationsatanytimewithoutnoticeorobligation.

SECTIONII

SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENTIDENTIFICATION

A. SPECIFICATIONS

Gas

ElectricSteam*

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NOTE:ADC reservestherighttomakechangesinspecificationsatanytimewithoutnoticeorobligation.

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