B. adjustments – American Dryer Corp. AD-81 II User Manual

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STEAM DRYERS

Clean the steam coil fins. Suggest using compressed air and a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.

NOTE: When cleaning steam coil fins, be careful not to bend the fins. If the fins are bent, straighten by

using a fin comb, which is available from any local air conditioning supply house.

90 DAYS

1. Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas.

2. Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.

3. Clean any lint accumulation in and around both the blower and drive motor casing openings.

NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning and/or touching ignitor/flame-probe assembly.

4. Remove lint accumulation from inside control box and at rear area behind control box.

EVERY 6 MONTHS

Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer’s internal
exhaust ducting.

WARNING: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN

CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION

AIR. CHECK BACK DRAFT DAMPERS IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK.
INSPECT AND REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION, WHICH CAN CAUSE
THE DAMPER TO BIND OR STICK.

NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shut down of

heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.

NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinets, avoid using harsh abrasives. A product intended for the

cleaning of appliances is recommended.

B. ADJUSTMENTS

7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION AND EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER

Inspect bolts, nuts, screws, (bearing setscrews), grounding connections, and nonpermanent gas connections
(unions, shutoff valves, and orifices). Motor and drive belts should be examined. Cracked or seriously frayed
belts should be replaced. Tighten loose V-belts when necessary. Complete operational check of controls and
valves. Complete operational check of ALL safety devices (door switch, lint drawer switch, sail switch, burner,
and hi-limit thermostats).