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Installation Manual
WARNING: 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 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.
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CG20
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.
For replacement parts, contact the distributor
from which the dryer was purchased or
Continental Girbau, Inc.
2500 State Road 44
Oshkosh WI 54904
Telephone: (920) 231-8222 / Fax: (920) 231-4666
www.cont-girbau.com
®
CGI Part No. A113392

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  • Page 1 For replacement parts, contact the distributor from which the dryer was purchased or Continental Girbau, Inc. ® 2500 State Road 44 Oshkosh WI 54904 Telephone: (920) 231-8222 / Fax: (920) 231-4666 www.cont-girbau.com...
  • Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Replacement parts can be obtained from your distributor or Continental Girbau, Inc. ® 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.

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    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 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) STANDARDS.
  • Page 4 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. IMPORTANT PLEASE OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment and/or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION I IMPORTANT INFORMATION ......................2 A. Receiving and Handling ......................... 2 B. Safety Precautions ........................3 SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS ..........................6 A. Specifications ..........................5 SECTION III INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ..................... 7 A. Unpacking/Setting Up ......................... 7 B.

  • Page 6: Section I

    Continental Girbau, Inc. assumes no responsibility for freight claims or damages. ® 6. If you need assistance in handling the situation, please contact the Continental Girbau, Inc. Traffic Manager at (920) 231-8222 Ext. 16. IMPORTANT: The dryer must be transported and handled in an upright position at ALL times.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    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 Continental Girbau, Inc. produces a very versatile dryer, there are some articles that, due to fabric composition or cleaning method, should not be dried in it.
  • Page 8 7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the exhaust ductwork and area around the back of the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location. WARNING: The collection of lint in the exhaust ductwork can create a potential fire hazard.

  • Page 9: Specifications

    SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS A. SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) 20 lbs 9 kg BASKET (TUMBLER) DIAMETER 25.75” 65.4 cm BASKET (TUMBLER) DEPTH 24” 60.95 cm BASKET (TUMBLER) MOTOR 1/4 HP 0.19 kw BLOWER MOTOR 1/8 HP 0.1 kw BASKET (TUMBLER) VOLUME 7.5 cu.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications CG20 NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.

  • Page 11: Installation Procedures

    SECTION III 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 Standards: ANSI Z223.1- LATEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 &...

  • Page 12: Location Requirements

    B. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such codes or ordinances the location must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1- M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing).

  • Page 13: Dryer Enclosure Requirements

    C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Allowances must be made for opening the control door. X = 12-inch (30.48 cm) minimum, 24-inches (60.96 cm) is suggested for ease of maintenance. NOTE: Air considerations are important for proper and efficient operation. Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall. However, a 1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum allowance must be made for the opening and closing of the control door and the lint door.

  • Page 14: Fresh Air Supply Requirements

    D. FRESH AIR SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS The CG20 air supply (make-up air) must be given careful consideration to assure proper performance of each dryer. An unrestricted source of air is necessary for each dryer. As a general rule, an unrestricted air entrance from the outdoors (atmosphere) of a minimum of 1/4 square feet (0.23 square meters) is required for each dryer.

  • Page 15: Exhaust Requirements

    E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS DO NOT use a nonmetal flexible vent, use a metal vent that is smaller than 4” (10.2 cm) in diameter or exhaust hoods with magnetic latches. DO NOT exhaust dryer into a chimney, furnace, cold air vent, attic, crawl space, or any other vent used for venting.
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT VENTING REMINDERS 1. Ductwork size and installation should be done by a qualified professional. 2. The dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors. 3. Ductwork should be routed as short as possible to the outdoors with as few elbows as possible. 4.

  • Page 17: Electrical Information

    F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION 1. Electrical Requirements It is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and competent electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL electrical connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO.
  • Page 18 2) Electric Models ONLY ALL electrically heated dryers must be connected to the electric service shown on the dryer’s data label, which is affixed to the upper left area of the inner back panel. The connecting wires must be properly sized to handle the rated current. NOTE: Electrically heated service (amperage) specifications/requirements are not available at the time of printing.
  • Page 19 a. Gas Models Only 1) Single-Phase (1ø) Wiring Connections/Hookup If local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by the use of a flexible U.L. listed power cord or pigtail (wire size must conform to rating of dryer), or the dryer can be hard wired directly to the service breaker panel.
  • Page 20 b. Electric Models Only 1) Single-Phase (1ø) Wiring Connections/Hookup If local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by the use of a flexible U.L. listed power cord or pigtail (wire size must conform to rating of dryer), or the dryer can be hard wired directly to the service breaker panel.
  • Page 21 c. Electric Models Only 1) 3-Phase (3ø) Wiring Connections/Hookup If local codes permit, power to the dryer can be made by the use of a flexible U.L. listed power cord or pigtail (wire size must conform to rating of dryer), or the dryer can be hard wired directly to the service breaker panel.
  • Page 22 CG20 ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER) NOTES: A. When fuses are used they must be dual element, time delay, current limiting, class RK1 or RK5 ONLY. Calculate/determine correct fuse value, by applying either local and/or National Electrical Codes to listed appliance amp draw data.

  • Page 23: Gas Information

    It can be viewed either by looking through the perforated holes in the back panel, or by removing the back panel. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, DO NOT operate the dryer. Contact the distributor who sold the dryer or contact the Continental Girbau, ®...
  • Page 24 Part Number NUMBER Qty. D.M.S.* Qty. D.M.S.* Rating Number Number CG20 40,000 10,080 140868 140869 883610 Shaded area is stated in metric equivalent * Drill Measurement Size (D.M.S.) equivalents are as follows: Natural Gas ......#31 = 0.1110” (2.8194 mm).
  • Page 25 3. Piping Connections ALL components/materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code Specifications ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing), as well as local codes and ordinances and must be done by a qualified professional.
  • Page 26 Consistent gas pressure is essential at ALL gas connections. It is recommended that a 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) pipe gas loop be installed in the supply line servicing a bank of dryers. An in-line pressure regulator must be installed in the gas supply line (header) if the (natural) gas pressure exceeds 12.0 inches (29.9 mb) of water column (W.C.) pressure.

  • Page 27: Preparation For Operation/Start-Up

    H. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION/START-UP The following items should be checked before attempting to operate the dryer: 1. Read ALL “CAUTION,” “WARNING,” and “DIRECTION” labels attached to the dryer. 2. Check incoming supply voltage to be sure that it is the same as indicated on the dryer data label located at the rear upper left area of the dryer.

  • Page 28: Preoperational Tests

    I. PREOPERATIONAL TESTS ALL dryers are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory. However, a preoperational test should be performed before the dryer is publicly used. It is possible that adjustments have changed in transit or due to marginal location (installation) conditions. 1.

  • Page 29: Shutdown Instructions

    J. SHUTDOWN INSTRUCTIONS If the dryer is to be shutdown (taken out of service) for a period of time, the following must be performed: 1. Discontinue power to the dryer either at the external disconnect switch or the circuit breaker. 2.

  • Page 30: Service/Parts Information

    Continental Girbau, Inc. equipment was purchased. If ® the distributor cannot be contacted or is unknown, contact the Continental Girbau, Inc. for a distributor in your area. NOTE: When contacting the Continental Girbau, Inc.

  • Page 31: Warranty Information

    9. ALL returns must be properly packaged to insure that they are not damaged in transit. Damage claims are the responsibility of the shipper. ® 10. ALL returns should be shipped to Continental Girbau, Inc. in such a manner that they are insured and a proof of delivery can be obtained by the sender.

  • Page 32: Routine Maintenance

    SECTION VI ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A. CLEANING A program and/or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from various areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the ductwork system. The frequency of cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location.
  • Page 33 90 DAYS Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system from dryer’s internal exhaust ducting. WARNING: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR.

  • Page 34: Data Label Information

    SECTION VII DATA LABEL INFORMATION A. DATA LABEL When contacting Continental Girbau, Inc. ® certain information is required to insure proper service/parts information. This information is on the data label is affixed to the rear upper left back area of the dryer which can be viewed either through the openings in the dryers back panel/guard, or by removing this back panel/guard.
  • Page 35 THE DATA LABEL 1. MODEL NUMBER The model number describes the size of the dryer and the type of heat (gas, electric, or steam). 2. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number allows the manufacturer to gather information on your particular dryer. 3.

  • Page 36: Sensor Activated Fire Extinguishing (S.a.f.e.) System

    SECTION VIII S.A.F.E. System In Action 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. The water jet(s) remain on for 2 minutes and will automatically activate again if a fire condition remains or reignites.

  • Page 37: Installation

    BEFORE YOU START! CHECK LOCAL CODES AND PERMITS Call your local water company or the proper municipal authority for information regarding local codes. IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the plumbing installation is adequate and conforms to local, state, and federal regulations or codes.
  • Page 38 2. Water Connections: The water connection is made to the 1/2” M.P.T. bushing of the electric water solenoid valve located at the rear upper midsection of the dryer (see photo). The water solenoid valve has a 3/8” M.P.T. connection and a 1/2” bushing is supplied to provide the minimum 1/2-inch supply (feed) line.
  • Page 39 OPTIONAL MANUAL BYPASS Provisions are made in the dryer sensor activated fire extinguishing (S.A.F.E.) system for the installation of an optional manual bypass. Depending on the model dryer, the connections for the manual bypass are made at the “T” or “cross” fitting located in the outlet side of the water solenoid valve. The use and connections of this manual bypass are at the option or discretion of the owner.

  • Page 40: Sensor Activated Fire Extinguishing (S.a.f.e.) System Theory Of Operation

    Sensor Activated Fire Extinguishing (S.A.F.E.) System Theory of Operation While the dryer is in an idle state or 20-seconds after the heat turns off, the Phase 7 control monitors the S.A.F.E. system probe located in the top of the basket (tumbler) chamber and records the minimum temperature. If the minimum recorded S.A.F.E.

  • Page 41: Parts Break Down

    S.A.F.E. Parts Break Down Single Pocket Dryers Replacement parts should be purchased from the distributor or from whom the equipment was purchased. If ® the distributor cannot be contacted or is unknown, contact Continental Gribau, Inc. for a distributor near you, please call (920) 231-8222.
  • Page 42 S.A.F.E. Sensor Probe Assembly - All Models Illus. No. Part No. Qty. Description 883821 Sensor Activated Fire Extinguishing (S.A.F.E.) System Temperature Probe Assembly (includes illus. nos. 1 through 3, and 5) 154007 Push On Fastener 318525 Sensor Bracket ONLY 150301 #8-18 x 7/16”...
  • Page 43 CGI A113392 1 - 10/17/02-50 2 * 04/08/03-38 3 * 05/20/03 25...

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