28 American Dryer Corp. 113217-5
2. Electrical Service Specifications
6/26/08
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT:
NOTES
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208 VAC AND 230/240 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
GAS – REAR EXHAUST
208 3ø 3/4 61.2 — 90
230 3ø 3 — 67.4 90
240 3ø 3 56.5 — 90
380 3ø 3/4 36.6 35.0 60
400 3ø 3/4 — 33.9 60
416 3ø 3/4 — 33.2 50
460 3ø 3 29.1 — 50
480 3ø 3 29.6 — 50
575 3ø 3 23.2 — 40
STEAM / GAS – SIDE EXHAUST
208 3ø 3/4 94.0 — 125
230 3ø 3 — 108.8 150
240 3ø 3 85.3 — 110
380 3ø 3/4 — 50.4 80
400 3ø 3/4 — 51.0 80
416 3ø 3/4 — 48.6 70
460 3ø 3 44.8 — 70
480 3ø 3 43.4 — 70
575 3ø 3 38.0 — 60