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American Dryer Corp. ML-130 III manual

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    ML-130 III / ML-130DR Inst allation Manual Phase 7 / HSI and DSI / Dual T imer / F .S.S. W ARNING: 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 [...]

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    2 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 “IMPORT ANT NOTE T O 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 Y OUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids i[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 3 IMPORT ANT Y ou 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 e[...]

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    4 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. 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. W ha t T o Do[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 5 Articles lef t in the dryer after the drying and cooling cycles have been completed can create a fire hazard. ▲ WARNING ! Do not operate steam dryers with more than 125 psi (8.61 bar) steam pressure. Excessive steam pressure can damage steam coil and/or harm personnel. Replace leaking flexible hoses or other steam f[...]

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    6 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 ML-130 Specifications _____________________________________________________________ MA X I MUM CA PA C I TY (D RY W E I GHT ) 1 2 0 l b 54.43 kg T U M BLER DI AM ET ER 4 4 .6 3 ” 1 1 3. 35 cm T U M B L E R D E P T H 42- 1/8” 107 cm T UMB LE R V OLUME 3 8 . 1 0 c u f t 1078.872 L TUM B L E R / D R IV E M O TO[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 7 ML-130 Specifications _____________________________________________________________[...]

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    8 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 ML-130DR Specifications __________________________________________________________ MA X I MUM C A PA C I TY (D RY W E I GHT ) 1 2 0 l b 54.43 kg T U M BLER DI AM ET ER 4 4 -1 /2 ” 1 1 3. 03 cm T U M B L E R D E P T H 42- 1/2” 107.95 cm T U M B L E R V O L U M E 38. 20 cu ft 1081. 704 L T UMB LE R/D RI V E MO[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 9 ML-130DR Specifications __________________________________________________________[...]

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    10 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 Installation 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 S tandards: ANSI Z223.1-LA TEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFP A N[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 11 Exhaust T ransition Piece (Gas and Electric Only!) Inside the tumbler of this dryer is an exhaust transition piece that must be installed on the outlet of the exhaust before any further venting is connected: Remove the exhaust transition piece from the tumbler and place it on the exhaust outlet. Using the screws prov[...]

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    12 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 EXAMPLE: For a bank of 6 gas dryers, 2 openings measuring 3 feet by 3 feet (0.91 meters by 0.91 meters) are acceptable. Allowances must be made for remote or constricting passageways or where dryers are located at excessive altitudes or predominantly low pressure areas. IMPORT ANT : Make-up air must be provided[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 13 NOTE: When the exhaust ductwork passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustible materials, the opening must be 2-inches (5.08 cm) larger than the duct (all the way around). The duct must be centered within this opening. Outside Ductwork Pr otection T o protect the outside end of the horizont al ductwork f[...]

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    14 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 * 3-Wire is available. 7/31/08 IMPORT ANT : The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label. In the case of 208 V AC or 230/240 V AC, the supply voltage must match the electric service specifications of the data label exactly . 208 V AC and 230/240 V AC are not the same. Any damage do[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 15 * 3-Wire is available. 7/31/08 IMPORT ANT : The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label. In the case of 208 V AC or 230/240 V AC, the supply voltage must match the electric service specifications of the data label exactly . NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications [...]

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    16 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 Gas Supply The gas dryer installation must meet the American National S tandard...National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LA TEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1 M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2- M91 (L.P . Gas) or LA TEST EDITION, as well as local codes and ordinances and mu[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 17 Type of G as Mani fol d Pressure * I n-Li ne Pressure Na tu ra l 3.5 in wc 6. 0 - 12. 0 in wc 8.7 mb 14. 92 - 29. 9 mb Li qu i d Propane 10. 5 in wc 1 1.0 in wc 26. 1 mb 27.4 mb T echnical Gas Da ta Gas Specifications Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalent s * Measured at outlet side of gas valve pressure tap w[...]

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    18 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 NOTE: The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). Steam Inf or mation ____________________ It is your responsibility to have all[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 19 Steam Damper Air System Connections The steam dryer is manufactured with a pneumatic (piston) damper system, which requires an external supply of compressed air 0.75 cfh (0.02 cmh). The air connection is made to the steam damper solenoid valve, which is located at the rear inner top area of the dryer just above the e[...]

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    20 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 Steam Damper Air Piston (Flow Control) Operation Adjustment System Although the damper operation was tested and adjusted prior to shipping at 80 psi (5.51 bar), steam damper operation must be checked before the dryer is put into operation. Refer to the previous page for instructions to check steam damper system[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 21 Shutdown Instructions _______________ If the dryer is to be shutdown (t aken out of service) for a period of time, the following must be performed: Discontinue power to the dryer either at the external disconnect switch or the circuit breaker . Discontinue the gas or steam supply: GAS MODELS – discontinue the gas s[...]

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    22 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 Dual Timer Dr y er Models Select drying time and cool down time desired. T urn heat timer clockwise to desired time (i.e., 1 minute to 60 minutes). T urn cool down timer clockwise to desired time (i.e., 0 minutes to 15 minutes). Select drying temperature. Push “S tart” button and the dryer will now start. T[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 23 Shipping charges are not the responsibility of ADC. All returns should be “prepaid” to the factory . Any “C.O.D.” or “COLLECT” returns will not be accepted. IMPORT ANT : No replacements, credit s, or refunds will be issued if the claim cannot be processed due to insufficient information. The party filing [...]

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    24 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking p artially closed can result in slow drying and shutdown of the heat circuit safety switches or thermostat s. When cleaning dryer cabinet(s), avoid using harsh abrasives. A product intended for the cleaning of appliances is recommended. Adjustments 7 Days After Install[...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 25 Procedur e f or Functional Check of Replacement Components ________ Micropr ocessor Controller (Computer) Board Upon completing installation of the replacement microprocessor controller (computer) board, reestablish power to the dryer . S tart the drying cycle by pressing any of the preset cycles in letters A-F . V e[...]

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    26 American Dryer Corp. 1 1333 5 - 12 Manual Reset Bur ner Hi-Limit Instr uctions _________ 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 moment arily and then shut down, the [...]

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    1 13335 - 12 www .amdry .com 27 Electrical power must be provided to the dryer at all times. If the main electrical power supply to the dryer is disconnected, the F .S.S. is inoperative!! ▲ WARNING ! Typical wa ter supply ... Optional Manual Bypass Provisions are made in the dryer F .S.S. for the installation of an optional manual bypass. Dependi[...]

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    ADC Part No. 1 13335 12 - 07/31/08 - 5[...]