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16 American Dryer Corp. 113226-6
2. Electrical Service Specifications
a. Gas and Steam Models
b. Electric Models Only
ALL electrically heated dryers must be connected to the electric service shown on the dryer’s data
label. The connecting wires must be properly sized to handle the rated current.
7/16/08
* AWG Stranded Wire Type, size wire as per National Electrical Code or
local codes.
** 3-Wire is available.
7/16/08
* AWG Stranded Wire Type, size wire as per National Electrical Code or
local codes.
** 3-Wire is available.
7/16/08
* AWG Stranded Wire Type, size wire as per National Electrical Code or
local codes.
** 3-Wire is available.
GAS AND STEAM (NON-REVERSING)
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT:
NOTES
: A.
B.
C.
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
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE
FUSING
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Dual Element
Time Delay
60 Hz 50 Hz
120 1ø 2 13.0 — * 20 20
208 1ø 2 7.6 — * 15 15
220 1ø 2 7.3 8.6 * 15 15
230 1ø 2 — 8.0 * 15 15
240 1ø 2 7.0 — * 15 15
208 3ø 3 4.7 — * 15 15
230 3ø 3 — 4.7 * 15 15
240 3ø 3 4.9 — * 15 15
380 3ø 3 2.9 — * 15 15
380 3ø 4** — 3.1 * 15 15
400 3ø 4** — 3.2 * 15 15
416 3ø 4** — 3.1 * 15 15
460-480 3ø 3 2.8 — * 15 15
GAS AND STEAM (REVERSING)
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT:
NOTES
: A.
B.
C.
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
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE
FUSING
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Dual Element
Time Delay
60 Hz 50 Hz
208 3ø 3 6.7 — * 15 15
230 3ø 3 — 7.5 * 15 15
240 3ø 3 7.1 — * 15 15
380 3ø 3 4.2 — * 15 15
380 3ø 4** — 4.3 * 15 15
400 3ø 4** — 4.4 * 15 15
416 3ø 4** — 4.4 * 15 15
460 3ø 3 3.9 — * 15 15
480 3ø 3 3.9 — * 15 15
575 3ø 3 3.3 — * 15 15
ELECTRIC – 30 kW
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT:
NOTES
: A.
B.
C.
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) 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
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
Dual Element
Time Delay
60 Hz 50 Hz
208 3ø 3 91 — * 125 125
230 3ø 3 — 83 * 125 125
240 3ø 3 79 — * 100 100
380 3ø 3 48 — * 60 60
380 3ø 4** — 54 * 70 70
400 3ø 4** — 51 * 70 70
416 3ø 4** — 50 * 70 70
460 3ø 3 40 — * 50 50
480 3ø 3 39 — * 50 50
575 3ø 3 33 — * 50 50