American Dryer Corp. AD-81 II Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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2. 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 230/240 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 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryer
components due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE
WARRANTY.
NOTE: Contact factory for electrical information not listed.
NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
ADG-81 (Gas)
ADS-81 (Steam)
ELECTRIC SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT: 208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering, specify exact voltage.
NOTES: A. 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.
B. 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.
SERVICE
VOLTAGE
PHASE
WIRE
SERVICE
APPROX.
AMP DRAW
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE
FUSING
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Dual Element
Time Delay
60 Hz 50 Hz
208 3 12.5 -- *
20
20
230/240 3 14.8 12.4
*
20 20
380 3 -- 7.0
*
15 15
416 3 -- 7.3 * 15 15
460/480 3 6.7 -- *
15
15
* AWG Stranded Wire Type...size wire as per National Electrical Code or local codes.