American Dryer Corp. MDG-50 - Manual (Page 12)

8
SECTION III
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 (Na-
tional 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 EDI-
TION (for Electrical Connections).
A. UNPACKING and 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.
NOTE: For OPL dryer models equipped with locks, the lock used is a dummy lock and no key is
supplied or needed. The lock can be turned with any key, a screwdriver, a small coin, or any
small sharp object. For coin-operated dryers, a key is provided, and (master key for both the
Control Door and Lint Door) should be made accessible because it will be needed throughout
various phases in the installation of the dryer.
The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached to the skid or with the skid removed. To un-skid
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.
To increase bearing life and improve efficiency, the dryer should be tilted slightly to the rear.
The lint coops of ALL MDG-50 model dryers are supported during shipping by a bracket. REMOVE THIS
BRACKET BEFORE STARTING THE DRYER.
1. Leveling Dryer
The dryer is equipped with four (4) leveling legs, one 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). To increase bearing life and
improve efficiency, the dryer should be tilted slightly to the rear.