American Dryer Corp. AD-200 PHASE 7 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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B. ELECTRICAL and GAS 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 with local and state regulations or codes. In the
absence of such codes,
ALL electrical connections, material, and workmanship must conform to the applicable
requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian
Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances and/or the requirements stipulated
in this manual can result in personal injury or component failure.
The dryer installation must meet the American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-
LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST
EDITION (for Electrical Connections) as well as, local codes and ordinances, and must be done by a qualified
technician.
NOTE: Undersized gas piping will result in ignition problems and slow drying and can create a safety
hazard.
The dryer must be connected to the type of gas (natural or L.P. [liquid propane]) indicated on the dryer data
label. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, contact the distributor who sold the dryer
or contact the factory.
The gas input ratings shown on the dryer data label are for elevations up to 2,000 feet (609.6 meters), unless
elevation requirements of over 2,000 feet (609.6 meters) were specified at the time the dryer order was placed
with the factory. The adjustment for dryers in the field for elevations over 2,000 feet (609.9 meters) are made by
changing the burner orifices. If this adjustment is necessary, contact the distributor who sold the dryer or contact
the factory.
NOTE: Any burner changes must be made by a qualified technician.
C. OPERATIONAL SERVICE CHECK PROCEDURE
After performing any service or maintenance function, an operational check should be performed to insure that
ALL components are performing properly.
1. Make a complete operational check of ALL the operating controls to insure that the timing is correct,
temperature selection switches are functioning properly.
2. Make a complete operational check of ALL safety related circuits, door switches, hi-limit thermostat, sail
switch, cycling thermostats, etc.