American Dryer Corp. MDG-120PVV - Manual (Page 47)

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SECTION XI
SENSOR ACTIVATED FIRE EXTINGUISHING (S.A.F.E.) SYSTEM
(MICROPROCESSOR MODELS ONLY)
The exclusive fire suppression system will extinguish fires that may start in the drying basket (tumbler). A series
of sensors positioned throughout the basket (tumbler) and interfaced with the microprocessor controller (computer)
will trigger the fire suppression system water jet(s) to extinguish the flames quickly. The water jet(s) remain on
for 2 minutes and will automatically activate again if a fire condition remains or reignites. While the water jet(s)
are activated, the basket (tumbler) will jog to move the water throughout the load. Until the dryer is attended to,
the microprocessor controller (computer) will display that the system was activated.
BEFORE YOU START!
CHECK LOCAL CODES AND PERMITS
Call your local water company or the proper municipal authority for information regarding local codes.
IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified
professional to assure that the plumbing installation is adequate and conforms to local,
state, and federal regulations or codes.
IMPORTANT: It is the installer’s or owner’s responsibility to see that the necessary or required
water, water pressure, pipe size, or connections are provided. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility if the fire suppression system is not connected, installed, or
maintained properly.
INSTALLATION
1. Requirements
The fire suppression system must be supplied with a minimum water pipe size of 1/2” and be provided with
40 psi +/- 20 psi (2.75 bar +/- 1.37 bar) of pressure. For use of optional manual bypass, a second source
with the same piping and pressure requirements is required.
Flexible 1/2 feeds must be provided to avoid damage to electric water solenoid valve by vibration.
IMPORTANT: Flexible supply line/coupling must be used. Solenoid valve failure due to hard
plumbing connections WILL VOID WARRANTY.
If the rear area of the dryer or the water supply is located in an area where it will be exposed to
cold/freezing temperatures, provisions must be made to protect these water lines from freezing.
WARNING: If the water in the supply line or water solenoid valve freezes, the fire suppression system
will be INOPERATIVE!!
IMPORTANT: Appliance is to be connected to the water mains using a new hose set and the old
hose set should not be reused.