American Dryer Corp. Gas-HSI ADG-78 II Installation Manual

ADC Part No. 113101For replacement parts, contact the distributor from which the dryerwas purchased orAmerican Dryer Corporation88 Currant RoadFall Ri

6GasSECTION IISPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATIONA. SPECIFICATIONSNOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time, wi

7SpecificationsADG-78 II (Gas)NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time, without notice orobligation.

8B. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION1. Dryer Front ViewIllus. No. Description1 Controls2 Control (top access) Door Assembly3 Main Door Assembly4 Lint Compar

92. Dryer Rear ViewIllus. No. Description1 Heating Unit2 1/8" Compressed Air Supply Inlet3 Electric Service Relay Box4 Tumbler Bearing Mount Ass

10SECTION IIIINSTALLATION PROCEDURESInstallation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In theabsenc

11B. UNPACKING/SETTING UPRemove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap, and/or optional shipping box) from dryer. IMPORTANT: Dryer must

12NOTE: Allowances must be made for opening the control door.Dryers may positioned side wall to side wall. However, a 1/16" minimum allowance

13IMPORTANT: Even though a minimum of only 12-inches is required, 18-inches or more is suggested.The additional clearance is advantageous for ease of

14To compensate for the use of registers or louvers used over the openings, this make-up air must be increased byapproximately thirty-three percent (3

15E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS1. General Exhaust Duct Work InformationExhaust duct work should be designed and installed by a qualified professional. Im

Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future ReferenceReplacement parts can be obtained from your distributor or the ADC factory. When ordering repl

16IMPORTANT: Minimum duct work diameter for horizontal venting is 10-inches and for verticalventing the minimum is 12-inches.NOTE: Where the exhaust d

17IMPORTANT: Minimum duct size for a dryer that is vented vertically is 12-inches for a round duct oran equivalent of 120 square inches. THE DUCT SIZ

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19F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION1. Electrical RequirementsIt is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and co

202. Electrical Service SpecificationsIMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label that isaffixed to the back

213. GroundingA ground (earth) connection must be provided and installed in accordance with state and local codes. Inthe absence of these codes, gro

22SINGLE-P HASE (1ø) ELECTRICAL CONNECTION LEADSBLACK+POSITIVEWHITE+NEUTRALGREEN+GROUNDORL2If local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by th

231) Gas Models ONLYThe only electrical input connections to the dryer are the 3-phase (3ø) power leads (L1, L2, L3, andsometimes neutral) and ground.

24G. GAS INFORMATIONIt is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the gasplumbing instal

252. Technical Gas Dataa. Gas Specificationsb. Gas Connections: Inlet connection ---------- 3/4-inch N.P.T. Inlet supply size ---------- 3/4-inc

IMPORTANTYOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY and THE GASSUPPLY or THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS or GUARDS AREREMOVED FROM THE MAC

263. Piping/ConnectionsALL components/materials must conform to National Gas Code specifications. It is important that gaspressure regulators meet ap

27Consistent gas pressure is essential at ALL gas connections. It is recommended that a 2-inch pipe gas loopbe installed in the supply line serving a

28I. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION/START-UPThe following items should be checked before attempting to operate the dryer:1. Read ALL "CAUTION,"

29J. PREOPERATIONAL TESTSALL dryers are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory. However, a preoperational testshould be performe

30NOTE: To check for proper sail switch operation open the main door and while holding main doorswitch plunger in, start the dryer. Dryer should start

31K. PREOPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS1. To start the dryer...a. Microprocessor (computer) dryers...1) The L.E.D. (light emitting diode) display will read

32SECTION IVSERVICE/PARTS INFORMATIONA. SERVICE1. Service must be performed by a qualified trained technician, service agency, or gas supplier. If

33SECTION VWARRANTY INFORMATIONA. RETURNING WARRANTY CARD(S)1. Before any dryer leaves the ADC factory test area, a warranty card (ADC Part No. 1122

342. Each part must be tagged with the following information:a. Model number and serial number of the dryer from which part was removed.b. Nature of

35SECTION VIROUTINE MAINTENANCEA. CLEANINGA program and/or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint fro

WARNINGThe dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or servicepanels removed. PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.IMPOR

3690 DAYS1. Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas.2. Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting bru

37SECTION VIIDATA LABEL LOCATION/INFORMATIONDATA LABELWhen contacting American Dryer Corporation, certain information is required to insure proper ser

38THE DATA LABEL1. MODEL DRYERThe model number is an ADC number which describes the size of the dryer and the type of heat(gas, electric, or steam).2.

39SECTION VIIIPROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OFREPLACEMENT COMPONENTS1. Microprocessor (computer) Boarda. Upon completing installation of the replacem

401. Hot Surface Ignition (HSI) Systema. Upon completing installation of the replacementHot Surface Ignition (HSI) module, reestablishpower to the dry

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Table of ContentsSECTION IIMPORTANT INFORMATION...3A. Receiving and Handling

SECTION VWARRANTY INFORMATION ...31A. Returning Warranty Card(s) ...

3SECTION IIMPORTANT INFORMATIONA. RECEIVING and HANDLINGThe dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners an

4B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk offire or explosion or to preven

57. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the burner area, exhaustduct work, and area around the back of the dr