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American Dryer Corp. AD-15 Phase 7 manual

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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 .com www .amdry .com 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, [...]

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    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. ONL Y qualified technicians should service this equipment. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY P[...]

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    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. Caution: Label all wires prior[...]

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    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. PERSONAL INJU[...]

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    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. Air-operated steam damper system must be provided with clean, dry , regulated 80 psi +/- 10 p[...]

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    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-LA TEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFP A NO. 70-LA TEST EDIT[...]

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    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 dryers outer top; 18-inches (45.72 cm) for steam dryers, except along the front of the dryer which may be closed if desired. X = 12-inch (30.48 cm) minimum, 24-[...]

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    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 . The exhaust ductwork should be laid out in s[...]

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    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 (18.28 meters), refer [...]

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    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. IMPORT A NT : For extended ductwork runs, the cross section area[...]

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    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 . Gas and S team Models O nly * 3-Wire available. 1/30/04 Electric Models Only [...]

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    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 . The grounded cold water pipe must have metal-to-metal connection ALL the way to [...]

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    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. Single-phase (1ø) power for the control circuit and for any single-pha[...]

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    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. In the absence of such codes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must confor[...]

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    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. After leveling the dryer , c[...]

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    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 (689.47 kPa) for optimum fresults. Installation Instructions T o ensure an adequate supply[...]

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    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 . The air connection is made to the steam damper solenoid valve, which is located at the rear inner top area of the dryer just in front of the electric service relay b[...]

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    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 . PREOPERA TIONAL TESTS ALL dryers are thoroughly test[...]

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    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.XX (amount) to S tart. Insert coin(s). Once the correct Amount to St art has been inserte[...]

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    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 . Non-Coin Models The light emitting diode (L.E.D.) display reads ?[...]

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    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). W ARRANTY For a copy of the ADC commercial warranty covering your particular dryer(s), contact the ADC reseller from whom you purchased the e[...]

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    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. ALL returns should be shipped to the ADC factory in such a manner that they[...]

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    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 .  MANUF ACTURING CODE NUMBER The manufacturing code number is a numbe[...]

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    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 .  S tart the drying cycle by pressing any temperature selection k[...]

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    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 ignition time (6-seconds), the flame sensor detects gas burner flame and signals the DSI module to keep the gas valve open as long as there is a call[...]

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    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 . If the burner hi-limit is open prior to the start of the drying cycle, the dryer will start momentarily and then shut down, the Phase 7 computer[...]

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    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.A.F .E. system water jet(s) to quickly extinguish the flames. Th[...]

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    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. T ypical water supply: OPTIONAL MANUAL BYP ASS Provisions are made in the dryer S.A.F .E. system f[...]

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    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. Electrical Requirements No independent external power source or supply [...]

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    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.A.F .E. SYSTEM DISABLED mode. SHORTED THERMISTOR PROBE  Th[...]

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