American Dryer Corp. AD-285 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label that is
affixed to either the backside of the upper control door or left side panel/wall area
behind the control door. 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: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
2. Electrical Service Specifications
ADG-285 (Gas)
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT:
NOTES: A.
B.
C.
208 VAC AND 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When
ordering, specify exact voltage.
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.
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.
Circuit breakers for 3-phase (3Ø) dryers must be 3-pole type.
SERVICE
VOLTAGE
PHASE
WIRE
SERVICE*
APPROX.
AMP DRAW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
60 Hz 50 Hz
120 2 8.7 -- 15
208 2 5.2 -- 15
240 2 4.8 5.6 15
208 3 3.0 -- 15
240 3 3.2 3.6 15
380-400 4** -- 2.2 15
416 4** -- 2.3 15
460-480 3 2.1 -- 15
* AWG Stranded Type Wire...size wire as per National Electrical Code or local codes.
** 380, 400, 416 Volt dryers are built (4-wire) only. Customer must contact factory to special order
(3-wire) systems.