American Dryer Corp. T20 - Manual (Page 10)

10 JLA Limited 113428-9
Unpacking/Setting Up _________________
Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and
optional shipping box) from the dryer.
Important
Dryer must be transported and handled in an
upright position at all times.
The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached
to the skid or with the skid removed. To remove the skid from
the dryer, locate and remove the 2 bolts securing the base of
the dryer to the wooden skid. One is located at the center rear
and the other is at the center front.
With the skid removed, use caution and assure all four leveling
legs are fully retracted, if the dryer is to be slid into its final
position.
Leveling Dryer
The dryer is equipped with 4 leveling legs, 1 at each corner of
the base. For optimum performance the dryer should be level
front-to-back and side-to-side.
Dryer Enclosure Requirements _______
Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible
material.
Note
Allowances must be made for opening the control
door.
A The requirement to allow the door to open completely for
the T20 stack is 30-inches (76.2 cm), and for the T30 stack
is 33-inches (83.8 cm).
B A minimum overhead clearance of 6-inches (15.24 cm) is
required.
C Dryer should be positioned a minimum of 12-inches (30.48
cm) away from the nearest obstruction. 24-inches (60.96
cm) is recommended for ease of installation, maintenance,
and service.
D 1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum is required.
E Flooring should be level or below dryer cabinet for ease
of removing panels during maintenance.
F Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall, however a
1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum allowance must be made for
the opening and closing of the control door, along with
the removal of panels during maintenance.
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Installation Procedures _______________
Installation should be performed by competent professional
in accordance with local, state, and country codes. In the
absence of these codes, the installation must conform to
applicable American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1-LATEST
EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-
LATEST EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in Canada,
the installation must conform to applicable Canadian
Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-
B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General
Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian Electrical Codes
Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION (for Electrical
Connections).
Location Requirements _______________
Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to
local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such codes or
ordinances the location must conform with the National Fuel
Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the
installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards:
CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-
M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation
and Gas Plumbing).
The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of
supporting its weight. Carpeting must be removed from the
floor area that the dryer is to rest on.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted
in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements section).
Clearance provisions must be made from combustible
construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure
Requirements section).
Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for servicing
and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer
Enclosure Requirements section).
The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct
connection to the outside as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements section).
The dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust
venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements section).
Important
The dryer should be located where a minimum
amount of exhaust ducting will be necessary.
The dryer must be installed with adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber.
Caution
This dryer produces combustible lint and must be
exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6 months,
inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any lint buildup.
Important
The dryer must be installed in a location/
environment, which the ambient temperature
remains between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).
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