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2. Electrical Service Specifications
IMPORTANT: Figures shown are for non-reversing models only. For reversing models contact
the factory.
a. Gas Models Only
* 3-Wire is available. 6/3/08
* 3-Wire is available. 6/3/08
b. Electric Models Only
ALL electrically heated dryers must be connected to the electric service shown on the dryer’s data label.
The connecting wires must be properly sized to handle the rated current.
Gas
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT:
NOTES: A.
B.
C.
208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering,
specify exact voltage.
When fuses are used they must be dual element, time delay, current
limiting, class RK1 or RK5 ONLY. Calculate/determine correct fuse
value, by applying either local and/or National Electrical Codes to
listed appliance amp draw data.
Circuit breakers are thermal-magnetic (industrial) motor curve type
ONLY. For others, calculate/verify correct breaker size according to
appliance amp draw rating and type of breaker used.
Circuit breakers for 3-phase (3ø) dryers must be 3-pole type.
SERVICE
VOLTAGE
PHASE
WIRE
SERVICE
APPROX.
AMP DRAW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
60 Hz 50 Hz
120 1ш 2 8.7 — 15
208 1ш 2 5.2 — 15
240 1ш 2 4.8 5.8 15
208 3ш 3 3.0 — 15
240 3ш 3 3.2 3.6 15
380-400 3ш 4* — 2.2 15
416 3ш 4* — 2.3 15
460/480 3ш 3 2.1 — 15
Electric
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT:
NOTES: A.
B.
C.
208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering,
specify exact voltage.
When fuses are used they must be dual element, time delay, current
limiting, class RK1 or RK5 ONLY. Calculate/determine correct fuse
value, by applying either local and/or National Electrical Codes to
listed appliance amp draw data.
Circuit breakers are thermal-magnetic (industrial) type ONLY. For others,
calculate/verify correct breaker size according to appliance amp draw
rating and type of breaker used.
Circuit breakers for 3-phase (3ø) dryers must be 3-pole type.
SERVICE
VOLTAGE
PHASE
WIRE
SERVICE
APPROX.
AMP DRAW
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
60 Hz 50 Hz
18 kW
208 1ш 2 92 — 125
240 1ш 2 — 81 110
240 1ш 2 80 — 100
208 3ш 3 55 — 70
240 3ш 3 48 — 60
20 kW
208 1ш 2 101 — 150
240 1ш 2 88 — 110
24 kW
208 3ш 3 72 — 90
240 3ш 3 63 — 80
416 3ш 4* — 39 50
460 3ш 3 32 — 40
480 3ш 3 31 — 40