Summary of Contents for American Dryer Corp. ADH-120
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ADH-75/ADH-120/ADH-170 Installation Manual HEPA NOTE: This dryer has not been scrubbed/decontaminated prior to shipping. American Dryer Corporation 88 Currant Road Fall River MA 02720-4781 USA Telephone: (508) 678-9000 / Fax: (508) 678-9447 e-mail: techsupport@amdry.com www.amdry.com ADC Part No. 113247-3...
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Retain This Manual in a Safe Place for Future Reference This product embodies advanced concepts in engineering, design, and safety. If this product is properly maintained, it will provide many years of safe, efficient, and trouble free operation. Only qualified technicians should service this equipment. OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS displayed on the equipment or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
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 standards. Please observe all safety precautions displayed on the equipment and/or specified in the installation manual included with the dryer.
Safety Precautions ____________________ 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 loss of life. The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed.
ADH-75 Specifications ______________________________________________ MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) TUMBLER DIAMETER TUMBLER DEPTH TUMBLER VOLUME TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR BLOWER/FAN MOTOR DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) DOOR SILL HEIGHT WATER CONNECTION DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK VOLTAGE AVAILABLE APPROX. NET WEIGHT APPROX. SHIPPING WEIGHT AIRFLOW EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER) COMPRESSED AIR CONNECTION...
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ADH-120 Specifications _____________________________________________ MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) TUMBLER DIAMETER TUMBLER DEPTH TUMBLER VOLUME TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR BLOWER/FAN MOTOR DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) DOOR SILL HEIGHT WATER CONNECTION DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK VOLTAGE AVAILABLE APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT...
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ADSH-120 Component Identification Front View ____________________ Illus. No. Description Microprocessor Control/Keypad Panel Assembly (Controls) Control (Top Access) Door Assembly Main Door Assembly Lint Chamber Access Panel Lint Screen Wire Diagram (Located Behind Control Door) Filter Housing Assembly Steam Damper Assembly Lint Door Differential Pressure Gauge and High Temp Alarm Panel Door Interlock...
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ADSH-120 Component Identification Rear View _____________________ Illus. No. Description Basket (Drive) Motor Assembly Blower Motor Mount Assembly Impellor (Fan/Blower) Assembly Idler Bearing Mount Assembly Tumbler Bearing Mount Assembly Electric Service Relay Box Filter Housing Steam Coil Filter Access Panel * Electric service connections are made in this box for steam only. 113247 - 3 www.amdry.com...
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ADH-170 Specifications _____________________________________________ MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) TUMBLER DIAMETER TUMBLER DEPTH TUMBLER VOLUME TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR BLOWER/FAN MOTOR DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) DOOR SILL HEIGHT WATER CONNECTION DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK VOLTAGE AVAILABLE APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT AIRFLOW HEAT INPUT EXHAUST CONNECTION (DIAMETER)
To increase bearing life and improve efficiency, the dryer should be tilted slightly to the rear. Leveling Dryer – ADH-120 and ADH-170 To level dryer, place 4-inch (10.16 cm) square metal shims (refer to the illustration below) or other suitable material under the base pads.
Allowances must be made for opening the control door. The optimum opening of load door is 30-inches (76.2 cm) for ADH-75; and 38-1/4” (76.2 cm) for ADH-120 and ADH-170. The maximum thickness of the bulkhead is 4-inches (10.16 cm). For electric dryers the maximum thickness of the bulkhead is 1-inch (2.54 cm) within 3-inches (7.62...
Exhaust Requirements ________________ Exhaust ductwork should be designed and installed by a qualified professional. Improperly sized ductwork will create excessive back pressure, which results in slow drying, increased use of energy, and shutdown of the burner by the airflow (sail) switch, burner hi-limits, or lint chamber hi-limit protector thermostat.
Dimension B (10-inches [25.4 cm] for ADH-75; 16-inches [40.64 cm] for ADH-120; 20-inches [50.8 cm] for ADH-170). Including tumbler/dryer elbow connections or elbows used for outside protection from the weather, no more than 1 elbow should be used in the exhaust duct run.
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The minimum diameter of the individual ductwork must be at least Dimension A (12-inches [30.48 cm] for the ADH-75; 18-inches [45.72 cm] for the ADH-120; 20-inches [50.8 cm] for the ADH-170). The illustration on the right shows the minimum cross- sectional area for multiple dryer round or square venting.
Electrical Information _________________ Electrical Requirements All electrical connections must be made by a properly licensed and competent electrician. This is to ensure 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.
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ADEH-75 Electric Models Only All electrically heated dryers must be connected to the electric service shown on the dryer’s data label. The connecting wires must be properly sized to handle the rated current. ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER) IMPORTANT: 208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering, specify exact voltage.
For added personal safety, when possible, it is suggested that a separate ground wire (size per local codes) be connected from the ground connection of the dryer to a grounded cold water pipe. Do not ground to a gas pipe or hot water pipe.
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For 208-240V Applications 3-Phase (3ø) Wiring Connections/Hookup The electrical connections on all 3-phase (3ø) steam dryers are made into the rear service box located at the upper left area of the dryer. The ground connection is made to the copper lug, also provided in this box. To gain access, the service box cover must be removed.
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(226.79 kg) of condensate per hour at 125 psi (8.62 bar) is needed for each ADH-75 unit; 1,000 lb (453.59 kg) for each ADH-120 unit; and 1,500 lb (680.38 kg) for each ADH-170 unit. (Based on 2 times the steam consumption per hour.) The supply line and the return line should be insulated.
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Diagram 2 shows the damper in the cool down (closed) mode, pulling ambient air directly into the tumbler without passing through the coils. Note With the dryer off or with no air supply, the damper is in the cool down mode as shown in Diagram 2. ADH-120 www.amdry.com...
On the upper most rails is where the pre-filters are installed and on the rails below that, the HEPA filters are installed. The ADH-120 requires 2 of each pre-filters and HEPA filters. (All filters must be supplied by customer.)
Preparation for Operation/Start-Up ___ The following items should be checked before attempting to operate the dryer: • Read all “CAUTION,” “WARNING,” and “DIRECTION” labels attached to the dryer. • Check incoming supply voltage to be sure that it is the same as indicated on the data label.
Microprocessor Models – Spin and dwell (stop) times are adjustable in the Manual (timed) Mode. Spin and dwell (stop) times are not adjustable in the Automatic Mode and have been preprogrammed into the microprocessor controller (computer) for 150-seconds spin time in forward direction, 120-seconds in the reverse direction and a 5-second dwell (stop) time.
Service/Parts Information ____________ Service Service must be performed by a qualified trained technician, service agency, or gas supplier. If service is required, contact the reseller from whom the equipment was purchased. If the reseller cannot be contacted or is unknown, contact the Service Department for a reseller in your area.
Routine Maintenance _________________ 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.
Procedure for Functional Check of Replacement Components _________ Microprocessor Controller (Computer) Board Phase 7 Non-Coin Models Upon completing installation of the replacement microprocessor controller (computer) board, reestablish power to the dryer. Start the drying cycle by pressing any of the preset cycles in letters A-F.
The location of the burner hi-limit is on the right side of the burner box for ADH-75; left side for ADH-120 and ADH-170; looking at the burner from the back of the dryer.