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American Dryer Corp. AD-50V User Manual

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5. 3-Phase (3ø) Wiring Connections/Hookup

The only electrical input connections to the dryer are the 3-phase (3ø) power leads (L1, L2, L3, and
sometimes Neutral) and ground. Single-phase (1ø) power for the control circuit is done internally to the
dryer. No single-phase (1ø) input connection is required on a 3-phase (3ø) dryer.

IMPORTANT: A CIRCUIT SERVICING EACH DRYER MUST BE PROVIDED.

a. Gas Models and Steam Models ONLY

1) 3-Phase (3ø) Wiring Connections/Hookup

For gas model dryers and steam model dryers
manufactured for operation at 3-phase (3ø), the
electrical connections are made at the power distribution
block located in the service box at the rear, upper left
corner of the dryer. The ground connection is made to
the copper lug also provided in this box. To gain access
to the service box and contactor, the service box cover
must be removed.

Providing local codes permit, power to a gas
or steam dryer can be made by the use of a
flexible U.L. listed power cord or pigtail (wire
size must conform to rating of dryer), or the
dryer can be hard wired directly to the service
breaker panel. In ALL cases, a strain relief
must be installed where the wiring enters the
dryer and service box area.

b. Electric Models ONLY - 3-Phase (3ø) Hookup

The electrical input connection is made into the electric oven contactor located at the upper rear of the
dryer. Input connection wiring must be sized properly to handle the dryer’s current draw. This
information is printed on the dryer’s data label.