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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
vapor and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
WHAT DO YOU 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.
020200RF/pb
ML-96D
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 dans
le voisinage de cet appareil ou de tout autre
appareil.
QUE FAIRE SI VOUS SENTEZ UNE ODEUR
DE GAZ:
* Ne pas tenter d'allumer d'appareil.
* Ne touchez à aucun interrupteur. Ne pas
vous servir des téléphones se trouvant dans
le bâtiment où vous vous trouvez.
* 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 reseller from which the dryer
American Dryer Corporation
Fall River MA 02720-4781
Telephone: (508) 678-9000 / Fax: (508) 678-9447
E-mail: techsupport@amdry.com
was purchased or
88 Currant Road
www.amdry.com
ADC Part No. 113125

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  • Page 1 Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. 020200RF/pb ML-96D 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.
  • Page 2 For your convenience, log the following information: MODEL NO. __________________________________________ “IMPORTANT NOTE TO PURCHASER” POUR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ Ne pas entreposer ni utiliser d’essence ni d’autres vapeurs ou liquides inflammables dans le voisinage de cet appareil ou de yout autre appareil. ML-96D...

  • Page 3: For Your Safety

    YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY and THE GAS 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 The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed. PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT. DRYER MUST NEVER BE OPERATED WITHOUT THE LINT FILTER/SCREEN IN PLACE, EVEN IF AN EXTERNAL LINT COLLECTION SYSTEM IS USED. 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 ... A. Receiving and Handling ... 3 B. Safety Precautions ... 4 SECTION II SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION A. Specifications ... 6 B. Component Identification ... 8 SECTION III INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ... A. Location Requirements ... 10 B.
  • Page 6 SECTION VII PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS ... 34 SECTION VIII DATA LABEL/LOCATION INFORMATION ... 36 SECTION IX BURNER and BASKET (TUMBLER)/LINT CHAMBER MANUAL RESET HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS ... 38...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION A. RECEIVING and HANDLING The dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners and top cover (or optional box) as a means of preventing damage in transit. Upon delivery, the dryer and packaging, and wooden skid should be visually inspected for shipping damage.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    B. 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. WARNING: The dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or service panels removed.
  • Page 9 7. A program should be established for the inspection and cleaning of lint in the heating unit area, exhaust ductwork, and inside the dryer. The frequency of inspection and cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location. WARNING: The collection of lint in the burner area and exhaust ductwork can create a potential fire hazard.

  • Page 10: Specifications/Component Identification

    SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION A. SPECIFICATIONS MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) BASKET (TUMBLER) DIAMETER BASKET (TUMBLER) DEPTH BASKET (TUMBLER) MOTOR BLOWER MOTOR DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) BASKET (TUMBLER) VOLUME DRYERS PER 20'/40' CONTAINER DRYERS PER 45'/48' TRUCK VOLTAGE AVAILABLE APPROX. WEIGHT (UNCRATED) APPROX. WEIGHT (CRATED) HEAT INPUT AIRFLOW INLET PIPE CONNECTION*...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications ML-96D NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.

  • Page 12: Component Identification

    B. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1. Dryer Front View Illus. No. Description Microprocessor Control/Keyboard (touch pad) Panel Assembly (controls) Control (top access) Door Assembly Main Door Assembly Lint Panel Assembly Lint Door Wire Diagram (located behind control door) Top Console (module) Assembly...
  • Page 13 2. Dryer Rear View Illus. No. Description Electrical Service Connections Top Console Heating Unit Relay/Wiring Box Data Label and Installation Label Air Connection Exhaust Transition Piece Optional Exhaust Damper Assembly - if damper option was purchased at time dryer order was placed;...

  • Page 14: Installation Procedures

    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 15: Unpacking/Setting Up

    B. UNPACKING/SETTING UP Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and optional shipping box) from dryer. IMPORTANT: Dryer must be transported and handled in an upright position at ALL times. The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached to the skid or with the skid removed. To unskid the dryer, locate and remove the four (4) bolts securing the base of the dryer to the wooden skid.
  • Page 16 1. Leveling Dryer To level dryer, place 4-inch (10.16 cm) square metal shims (refer to the illustration on page 11) or other suitable material under the base pads. It is suggested that the dryer be tilted slightly to the rear. If more headroom is needed when moving dryer into position, the top console (module) may be removed.

  • Page 17: Dryer Enclosure Requirements

    C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS Even though a 30-inch (76.2 cm) clearance is acceptable, it is recommended that the rear of the dryer be positioned approximately 36-inches (91.44 cm) from nearest obstruction (i.e. wall) for ease of installation, maintenance and service. Bulkheads and partitions should be made from noncombustible materials. The clearance between the bulkhead header and the dryer must be a minimum of 4-inches (10.16 cm) and must not extend more than 4-inches (10.16 cm) to the rear of the dryer front.

  • Page 18: Fresh Air Supply

    D. FRESH AIR SUPPLY When the dryer is operating, it draws in room air, heats it, passes this air through the basket (tumbler), and exhausts it out of the building. Therefore, the room air must be continually replenished from the outdoors. If the make-up air is inadequate, drying time and drying efficiency will be adversely affected.

  • Page 19: Exhaust Requirements

    E. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS 1. General Exhaust Ductwork Information 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, overheating of the dryer, and shutdown of the burner by the airflow (sail) switches, burner hi-limits, or basket (tumbler) hi-heat thermostats.
  • Page 20 IMPORTANT: DO NOT use screens, louvers, or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust ductwork. 2. Single Dryer Venting Where possible, it is suggested to provide a separate exhaust duct for each dryer. The exhaust duct should be laid out in such a way that the ductwork travels as directly as possible to the outdoors with as few turns as possible.
  • Page 21 IMPORTANT: For extended ductwork runs, the cross section area of the ductwork can only be increased to an extent. Maximum proportional ductwork runs cannot exceed 20 feet (6.1 meters) more than the original limitations of 20 feet (6.1 meters) with one (1) elbow for horizontal runs and three (3) elbows for vertical runs.
  • Page 22 3. Multiple Dryer (common) Venting If it is not feasible to provide separate exhaust ducts for each dryer, ducts from individual dryers may be channeled into a "common main duct." The individual ducts should enter the bottom or side of the main duct at an angle not more than 45º...

  • Page 23: Electrical Information

    a. Outside Ductwork Protection 1) To protect the outside end of horizontal ductwork from the weather, a 90º elbow bent downward should be installed where the exhaust exits the building. If the ductwork travels vertically up through the roof, it should be protected from the weather by using a 180º turn to point the opening downward.
  • Page 24 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, which could cause a fire hazard. The copper conductor wire or cable must be of proper ampacity and insulation in accordance with electric codes for making ALL service connections.
  • Page 25 3. Grounding A ground (earth) connection must be provided and installed in accordance with state and local codes. In the absence of these codes, grounding must conform to applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canada Standards: Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 &...

  • Page 26: Gas Information

    G. GAS INFORMATION It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms to local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Installation Codes CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST...
  • Page 27 MODEL kcal/hr Per Hour NUMBER Rating Rating ML-96D 350,000 88,200 Shaded area is stated in metric equivalent * Drill Material Size (D.M.S.) equivalents are as follows: Natural Gas ... # 10 = 0.1935" (4.9149 mm). Liquid Propane Gas ... # 33 = 0.1130" (2.8702 mm).
  • Page 28 3. Piping and 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 29: Preparation For Operation/Start-Up

    Consistent gas pressure is essential at ALL gas connections. It is recommended that a 1-inch (2.54 cm) 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 30: Preoperational Tests

    6. Be sure ALL side and base panels are on the dryer. 7. Check ALL service doors to insure that they are closed and secure. 8. Be sure the lint drawer is securely in place. IMPORTANT: LINT DRAWER MUST BE CLOSED TO ACTIVATE SAFETY SWITCH OTHERWISE THE DRYER WILL NOT START.

  • Page 31: Operating Instructions

    3) Once ignition is established, a gas pressure test should be taken at the gas valve pressure tap of each dryer to assure that the water column (W.C.) pressure is correct and consistent. NOTE: Water column pressure requirements (measured at the gas valve pressure tap): Natural Gas ...3.5 inches (8.7 mb) water column.

  • Page 32: Shut Down Instructions

    NOTE: The dryer can be stopped at any time by opening main door or by pressing the "STOP" key. To restart the dryer, press the "START" key or preprogrammed cycle key (i.e., key "E"). NOTE: Selection (setting) changes can be made at any time during the drying cycle by pressing the "STOP/CLEAR"...

  • Page 33: Service/Parts Information

    SERVICE/PARTS INFORMATION A. SERVICE 1. Service must be performed by a qualified trained technician, service agency, or gas supplier. If service is required, contact the reseller from whom the ADC equipment was purchased. If the reseller cannot be contacted or is unknown, contact the ADC Service Department for a reseller in your area. NOTE: When contacting the ADC Service Department, be sure to give them the correct model number and serial number so that your inquiry is handled in an expeditious manner.

  • Page 34: Warranty Information

    WARRANTY INFORMATION A. RETURNING WARRANTY CARD(S) 1. Before any dryer leaves the ADC factory test area, a warranty card is placed on the back side of the main door glass. These warranty cards are intended to serve the customer where we record the individual installation date and warranty information to better serve you, if you file a warranty claim.
  • Page 35 2. 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 failure (be specific). c. Date of dryer installation. d. Date of part failure. e.

  • Page 36: Routine Maintenance

    ROUTINE MAINTENANCE A. CLEANING A program 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. Maximum operating efficiency is dependent upon proper air circulation.

  • Page 37: Adjustments

    2. Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment. 3. Clean any lint accumulation in and around both the blower and drive motor casing openings. EVERY 6 MONTHS Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer's internal exhaust ducting.

  • Page 38: Section Vii

    SECTION VII PROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS 1. For Models With Johnson Controls Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) Module (G760) Theory Of Operation: Start the drying cycle. When the gas burner ignites within the chosen trial for ignition time (6-seconds), the flame sensor detects gas burner flame and signals the DSI module to keep the gas valve open...as long as there is a call for heat.
  • Page 39 2. For Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) System Models Manufactured With ADC Module Part No. 880815 a. Upon completing installation of the replacement DSI module, reestablish power to the dryer. b. Starting the drying cycle. c. The ignition DSI module’s light emitting diode (L.E.D.) indicator will light “red”...

  • Page 40: Section Viii

    DATA LABEL/LOCATION INFORMATION A. DATA LABEL Contact American Dryer Corporation When contacting American Dryer Corporation certain information is required to insure proper service/parts information from American Dryer Corporation. This information is on the data label located to the left side panel/wall area behind the control door.
  • Page 41 THE DATA LABEL 1. MODEL NUMBER The model number is an ADC number, which describes the size of the dryer and the type of heat (gas, electric, or steam). 2. SERIAL NUMBER The serial number allows ADC to gather information on your particular dryer. 3.

  • Page 42: Section Ix

    BURNER and BASKET (TUMBLER)/LINT CHAMBER MANUAL RESET HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONS This dryer was manufactured with a burner manual reset hi-limit and basket (tumbler)/lint chamber hi-limit thermostat, which is monitored by the Phase 6 computer. If either manual reset thermostat is open prior to start of the drying cycle, the dryer will start momentarily and then shut down, the Phase 6 computer will display an error code with an audio indication.
  • Page 43 ADC 113125 1- 02/16/00-10 2- 12/08/00-10 3*03/09/01-25...

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