American Dryer Corp. AD-236 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1. 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. 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.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY.
Each pocket 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/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.
IMPORTANT: A separate protected circuit must be provided to each pocket.
NOTE: An individual ground circuit must be provided to each dryer, do not daisy chain.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label. In
the case of 208 VAC or 240 VAC, the supply voltage must match the electric service
specifications of the data label exactly.
IMPORTANT: The wire size must be properly sized to handle the related current.
WARNING: 208 VAC AND 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryer
components due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE
WARRANTY.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper voltage application will VOID THE WARRANTY.
NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.