ADC AD-115ES Installation Manual page 22

IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and the requirements stipulated in
this manual, can result in personal injury or component failure.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY.
Each dryer should be connected to an independently protected branch circuit. The dryer must be connected
with copper wire only. DO NOT use aluminum wire; it could create a fire hazard. The copper
conductor wire and cable must be of proper ampacity and insulation, in accordance with electric codes for
making ALL service connections.
NOTE: The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.
2. Electrical Service Specifications
Reversing, 3ø Motor (Gas and Steam)
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT: 208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering, specify exact voltage.
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.
B. Circuit breakers are thermal-magnetic (industrial) motor curve type ONLY . For others, calculate/verify
correct breaker size according to appliance amp draw rating and type of breaker used.
C. Circuit breakers for 3-phase (3Ø) dryers must be 3-pole type.
SERVICE
PHASE
VOLTAGE
208
230
240
380
400
416
460-480
575
* AWG Stranded Wire Type; size wire as per National Electrical Code or local codes. (Motor lead wire is recommended.)
** 3-Wire is available.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label. In the
case of 208 VAC or 230/240 VAC, the supply voltage must match the electric service
specifications of the data label exactly.
WARNING: 208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryer
components due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE
WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: 380, 400, and 416 volt dryers are built 4-wire only. Customer must contact the
factory to special order 3-wire systems.
NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
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APPROX.
WIRE
AMP DRAW
SERVICE
60 Hz
3ø 3 14.5
3ø 3 —
3ø 3 14.6
3ø 4** —
3ø 4** —
3ø 4** —
3ø 3 7.8
3ø 3 5.8
American Dryer Corp.
FUSING
MINIMUM
Dual Element
WIRE SIZE
Time Delay
50 Hz
— *
16.0 *
— *
8.7 *
8.5 *
9.0 *
— *
— *
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
20 20
25 25
20 20
15 15
15 15
15 15
15 15
15 15
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