American Dryer Corp. ML-82 Iron User Manual


 
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G. GAS INFORMATION
It is your responsibility to have all plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure the gas
plumbing installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such
codes, all plumbing connections, material, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, or the requirements stipulated in this
manual, can resulted in personal injury and improper operation of the dryer.
The dryer and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The dryer must be isolated form
the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
IMPORTANT: Failure to isolate or disconnect dryer from supply as noted can cause irreparable damage to
the gas valves VOIDING THE WARRANTY.
WARNING: FIRE or EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
1. GAS SUPPLY
The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard: National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1-
LATEST EDITION, as well as local codes and ordinances and must be done by a qualified professional.
NOTE: Undersized gas piping will result in ignition problems, slow drying increased use of energy, and can
create a safety hazard.
The dryer must be connected to the type of heat or gas indicated on the dryer label affixed to the back side
of the control (service) door. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, do not operate
dryer. Contact the distributor who sold the dryer or the ADC factory.
IMPORTANT: Any burner changes or conversions must be made by a qualified professional.
The input rating shown on the dryer data label is for elevations of up to 2,000 feet, unless elevation requirements
of over 2,000 feet were specified at the time the dryer order was placed with the factory. The adjustment or
conversion of dryers in the field for elevations over 2,000 feet are made by changing each burner orifice. If this
conversion is necessary, contact the distributor who sold the dryer or contact the ADC factory.
2. TECHNICAL GAS DATA
a. Gas Specifications
Type of Gas
Natural Liquid Propane
Manifold Pressure 3.5 inches W.C. 10.5 inches W.C.
Inline Pressure 6.0 - 12.0 inches W.C. 10.5 inches W.C.