American Dryer Corp. Gas HSI - Phase 7/FSS AD-78 III User Manual

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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.

EVERY 6 MONTHS

Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryers internal

exhaust ducting.

NOTE: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN

CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

NOTE: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR.

CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED 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 switches, lint door switch, sail switch, burner,

and hi-limit thermostats).

C. LUBRICATION

The motor bearings, idler bearings...and under normal/most conditions the basket (tumbler) bearings are permanently

lubricated. It is physically possible to relubricate the basket (tumbler) bearings if you choose to do so even

though this practice is not necessary. Use Shell Alvania #2 or its equivalent. The basket (tumbler) bearings used

in the dryer DO NOT have a grease fitting. Provisions are made in the bearing housing for the addition of a

grease fitting which can be obtained elsewhere, or from ADC by ordering kit Part No. 882159, which includes

two (2) fittings.