American Dryer Corp. SL31AD-15 - Manual (Page 64)

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SECTION XIII
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
A. CLEANING
A program and/or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from
various areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the ductwork system. The frequency of cleaning can best be
determined from experience at each location. Maximum operating efficiency is dependent upon proper air
circulation. The accumulation of lint can restrict this airflow. If the guidelines in this section are met, an ADC
dryer will provide many years of efficient, trouble free, and most importantly, safe operation.
WARNING: LINT FROM MOST FABRICS IS HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE. THE
ACCUMULATION OF LINT CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
WARNING: KEEP DRYER AREA CLEAR AND FREE FROM COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE, AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND
LIQUIDS.
WARNING: TO AVOID THE HAZARD OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DISCONTINUE
ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE DRYER.
NOTE: Suggested time intervals shown are for average usage, which is considered six (6) to eight (8)
operational (running) hours per day.
IMPORTANT: Dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6
months, inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any lint build up.
SUGGESTED CLEANING SCHEDULE
DAILY (BEGINNING OF EACH WORK SHIFT)
Clean lint from lint trap, screen, bottom, and walls of the lint chamber. Inspect lint screen and replace if torn.
90 DAYS
Remove lint accumulation from lint chamber, thermostats, sensor, and also from the motor air vents and surrounding
area.
120 DAYS
Remove lint from gas burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning or touching ignitor (Globar ® ).