American Dryer Corp. AD-15 Phase 7 - Manual (Page 6)

4 American Dryer Corp. 113243-1
INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES
Installation should be performed by competent technicians
in accordance with local and state 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 (Liquid Propane [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).
UNPACKING/SETTING UP
Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and
optional shipping box) from 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 unskid the dryer,
locate and remove the four (4) bolts securing the base of the
dryer to the wooden skid. Two (2) are at the rear base (remove
the back panel for access), and two (2) are located in the
bottom of the lint chamber. To remove the two (2) bolts located
in the lint chamber area, remove the lint door.
With the skid removed, to make it easier to slide the dryer into
its final position, slightly lower ALL four (4) leveling legs, so
that the dryer will slide on the legs instead of the base frame.
Leveling Dryer
The dryer is equipped with four (4) leveling legs, one (1) at
each corner of the base. Two (2) are located at the rear of the
dryer base, and two (2) are located in the lint chamber (coop).
For better door closure and improve efficiency, the dryer should
be tilted slightly to the rear.
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 (Liquid Propane [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.
IMPORTANT:
“The dryer must be installed on noncombustible
floors only.”
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
The dryer is for use in noncombustible locations.
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted
in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements).
Clearance provisions must be made from noncombustible
construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure
Requirements).
Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for
servicing and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to
Dryer Enclosure Requirements).
Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors as noted in this
manual (refer to Exhaust Requirements).
Dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust
venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements).
IMPORTANT:
Dryer should be located where a minimum
amount of exhaust duct will be necessary.
The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct
connection to the outside.
The dryer must be installed with provisions for adequate
combustion and make-up air supply.
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:
Dryer must be installed in a location/
environment, which the ambient
temperature remains between 40º F
(4.44º C) and 130º F (54.44º C).
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