ADC ML-82 II Installation Manual

031401JEV/rar ADC Part No. 113321For replacement parts, contact the resellerfrom which the dryer was purchased orAmerican Dryer Corporation88 Currant

6SECTION IISPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT IDENTIFICATIONA. SPECIFICATIONS* Size piping to dryers varies with installation conditions.** Steam dryers must b

7SpecificationsML-82 II(Gas and Steam ONLY)NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice orobligation.

8B. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION1. Dryer Front ViewIllus. No. Description1 Controls2 Control (top access) Door Assembly3 Main Door Assembly4 Lint Compart

92. Dryer Rear ViewIllus. No. Description1 Heating Unit2 1/8" Compressed Air Supply Inlet(behind electric service relay box for steam units Only

10SECTION IIIINSTALLATION PROCEDURESInstallation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In theabsence

11B. UNPACKING/SETTING UPRemove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and optional shipping box) from dryer.IMPORTANT: Dryer must be trans

12C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTSBulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible materials and must be located a minimum of12-inches (30.4

13IMPORTANT: When fire sprinkler systems are located above the dryers, a minimum of 18-inches(45.72 cm) above the dryer console (module) is required.

14It is not necessary to have separate make-up air openings for each dryer. Common make-up air openings areacceptable. However, they must be set up

15IMPORTANT: Exhaust back pressure measured by a manometer in the exhaust duct must notexceed 0.3 inches (0.74 mb) of water column (W.C.).NOTE: When t

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16IMPORTANT: Exhaust back pressure measured by a manometer at each basket (tumbler) exhaustduct area must not exceed 0.3 inches (0.74 mb) of water col

17a. Outside Ductwork Protection1) To protect the outside end of the horizontal ductwork from the weather, a 90° elbow bent downwardshould be installe

18NOTE: When the exhaust ductwork passes through a wall, ceiling, or roof made of combustiblematerials, the opening must be 2-inches (5.08 cm) larger

19F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION1. Electrical RequirementsIt is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and com

202. Electrical Service Specifications* AWG Stranded Wire Type...size wire as per National Electrical Code or local codes.** IMPORTANT: In cases wher

213. Electrical ConnectionsNOTE: A wire diagram is located in the front electrical control box for connection data.a. Gas Models and Steam Models Only

22G. GAS INFORMATIONIt is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the gasplumbing instal

232. Technical Gas Dataa. Gas Specificationsb. Gas ConnectionsInlet connection --- 1-inch N.P.T.Inlet supply size --- 1-inch N.P.T. (minimum)BTU/hr in

243. Piping and ConnectionsALL components/materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code Specifications ANSI Z223.1-LATESTEDITION, or in Canada, CAN

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IMPORTANTYOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY and THE GASSUPPLY or THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS or GUARDS AREREMOVED FROM THE MA

26H. STEAM INFORMATIONIt is your responsibility to have ALL steam plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure thatthe installatio

27b. The steam supply piping to the dryer must include a 12-inch (30.48 cm) riser along with a drip trap andcheck valve. This will prevent any conden

283. Steam Damper Air System ConnectionsThe MLS-82 II is manufactured with a pneumatic (piston) damper system which requires an external supplyof comp

295. Steam Damper Air Piston (Flow Control) Operation AdjustmentAlthough the damper operation was tested and adjusted prior to shipping at 80 PSI (5.5

30I. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION/START-UPThe following items should be checked before attempting to operate the dryer:1. Read ALL “CAUTION,” “WARNING,”

31J. PREOPERATIONAL TESTSALL dryers are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory. However, a preoperational testshould be performe

325. Make a complete operational check of ALL safety related circuits:a. Door switch(es)b. Hi-Limit thermostatsc. Sail switch (for gas models only)NOT

339. REVERSING MODELS ONLY - Basket (tumbler) dryer should never be operated with less than a30 lb. (13.7 kg) load (dry weight). The size of the load

34SECTION IVSERVICE/PARTS INFORMATIONA. SERVICE1. Service must be performed by a qualified trained technician, service agency, or gas supplier. If s

35SECTION VWARRANTY INFORMATIONA. RETURNING WARRANTY CARD(S)1. Before any dryer leaves the ADC factory test area, a warranty card is placed on the ba

WARNINGThe dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or servicepanels removed. PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.IMPOR

362. Each part must be tagged with the following information:a. Model number and serial number of the dryer from which part was removed.b. Nature of f

37SECTION VIROUTINE MAINTENANCEA. CLEANINGA program or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from var

38STEAM DRYERSClean the steam coil fins. Suggest using compressed air and a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.NOTE: When cleaning steam coil fins,

39C. LUBRICATIONThe motor bearings and under normal/most conditions the basket (tumbler) and idler bearings are permanentlylubricated. It is physica

40SECTION VIIPROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECKOF REPLACEMENT COMPONENTS1. Microprocessor Controller (Computer) Boarda. Upon completing installation of th

41d. Verify that the motor(s) heat, and door indicator lights on the back side of the microprocessor controller(computer) board are lit. (Refer to the

42e. Open main door. The dryer must stop and ALL output indicator lights on the back side of themicroprocessor controller (computer) board must go

43When contacting ADC, certain information is required to insure proper service/parts information from ADC.This information is on the data label locat

44THE DATA LABEL1. MODEL NUMBERThe model number is an ADC number which describes the size of the dryer and thetype of heat (gas, electric, or steam).2

45SECTION IXBURNER and BASKET (TUMBLER)/LINT CHAMBERMANUAL RESET HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANTMANUAL RESET HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONSFOR PHASE 6 MODELS(GA

Table of ContentsSECTION IIMPORTANT INFORMATION ... 3A. Receiving and Ha

46IMPORTANTMANUAL RESET HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONSFOR PHASE 6 MODELS(STEAM MODELS ONLY)This dryer was manufactured with a manual reset basket (tumbler)/lin

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SECTION VIROUTINE MAINTENANCE ... 37A. Cleaning ...

3SECTION IIMPORTANT INFORMATIONA. RECEIVING and HANDLINGThe dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corners and

4B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk offire or explosion or to preven

5WARNING: DO NOT dry mop heads. Contamination by wax or flammable solvents will create afire hazard.WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that