For personal safety, the dryer, when installed must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code,
CSA C22.1.
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
* 3-Wire is available. Contact the factory for information.
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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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
WIRE
PHASE
VOLTAGE
SERVICE
208
3ø
220 / 240
3ø
230
3ø
380
3ø
400
3ø
416
3ø
440
3ø
460-480
3ø
575
3ø
American Dryer Corp.
APPROX.
AMP DRAW
BREAKER
60 Hz
50 Hz
3
15
—
3
15
—
3
—
17
4*
7
9
4*
—
9
4*
—
7
3
9
—
3
8
—
3
10
—
CIRCUIT
20
20
25
15
15
15
15
15
15
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