American Dryer Corp. AD-540 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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Wherever the exhaust duct work passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustible materials, the
opening must be 2-inches (5.08 cm) larger (ALL the way around) than the duct. The duct must be centered
within this opening.
F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1. Electrical 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, materials, and workmanship must
conform to the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO.70-LATEST
EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: Canadian Electrical
Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION (for Electrical Connections).
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.
A separate circuit serving each tumbler (basket) must be provided. The dryer must be connected to
copper wire ONLY. DO NOT use aluminum wire which could cause a fire hazard.
NOTE: The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.
2. Electrical Connections
A wire diagram is included with each dryer showing the wiring connection sequence. The electrical
connections are made in the wiring box located at the rear top area of the dryer.
Each pocket must be provided with a separate circuit. The external power connection for the top pocket
is made to a terminal block and the lower external power connection is made to a wire harness, both are
located in the above mentioned wire box.