American Dryer Corp. AD-78 II Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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Electrical Service Specifications
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label that is
affixed to the left side panel area behind the top control (access) 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: For electrically heated and steam models, contact the factory for electrical service
specifications.
NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
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** 380, 400, and 416 volt dryers are built 4-wire only. Customer must contact factory to special order 3-wire systems.
ADG-78 (Gas)
ADS-78 (Steam)
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT: 208 VAC
AND 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering,
specify exact voltage.
NOTES
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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
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE
FUSING
Dual Element
Time Delay
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
60 Hz 50 Hz
120 2 13 --- * 20 20
208 2 7.6 --- * 15 15
240 2 7.0 7.8 * 15 15
208 3 4.7 --- * 15 15
240 3 4.9 5.7 * 15 15
380 4** --- 2.9 * 15 15
400 4** --- 3.0 * 15 15
416 4** --- 3.1 * 15 15
460 3 2.8 --- * 15 15
* AWG Stranded Wire...size wire as per National Electrical Code or local codes.