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10 American Dryer Corp. 113335-12
Installation Procedures ______________
Installation should be performed by competent technicians
in accordance with local and state codes. In the absence of
these codes, the installation must conform to applicable
American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1-LATEST
EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-
LATEST EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in Canada,
the installation must conform to applicable Canadian
Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/
CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for
General Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian
Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST
EDITION (for Electrical Connections).
Location Requirements _______________
Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to
local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such codes
or ordinances the location must conform with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LATEST EDITION, or in Canada,
the installation must conform to applicable Canadian
Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/
CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for
General Installation and Gas Plumbing).
The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of
supporting its weight. Carpeting must be removed from the
floor area that the dryer is to rest on.
IMPORTANT: “The dryer must be installed on
noncombustible floors only.”
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
The dryer is for use in noncombustible locations.
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted
in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements).
Clearance provisions must be made from combustible
construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure
Requirements).
Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for
servicing and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to
Dryer Enclosure Requirements).
The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct
connection to the outside as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements).
The dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust
venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements).
IMPORTANT: The dryer should be located where a
minimum amount of exhaust duct will be necessary.
The dryer must be installed with adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber.
CAUTION: This dryer produces combustible lint and must
be exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6 months, inspect the
exhaust ducting and remove any lint buildup.
IMPORTANT: Dryer must be installed in a location/
environment, which the ambient temperature remains
between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).
Unpacking/Setting Up ________________
Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap, and/
or optional shipping box) from dryer.
IMPORTANT: Dryer must be transported and handled in an
upright position at all times.
The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached
to the skid or with the skid removed. To unskid the dryer,
locate and remove the 4 lag bolts securing the base of the
dryer to the wooden skid. Two are located at the rear base
(remove the back panel for access) and 2 are located in the
bottom of the lint chamber. To remove the 2 lag bolts located
in the lint chamber area, remove the lint drawer and the 3
Phillips head screws securing lint door in place.
Leveling Dryer
To level dryer, place 4-inch (10.16 cm) square metal shims
(refer to illustration above) or other suitable material under
the base pads. It is suggested that the dryer be tilted slightly
to the rear.
If more headroom is needed when moving dryer into position,
the top console (module) may be removed.