American-dryer Non-Tilting Phase 5 ML-200 User Manual

ML-200 Non-TiltingPhase 5Installation/Operator's ManualFor replacement parts, contact the distributor from which the dryerwas purchased orAmerica

6SECTION IISPECIFICATIONS/DIMENSIONS andCOMPONENT IDENTIFICATIONA. SPECIFICATIONS (GAS and STEAM Models)IMPORTANT: Gas dryers and steam dryers must

7B. ML-200 DIMENSIONS and COMPONENT LOCATION

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9SECTION IIIINSTALLATION PROCEDURESInstallation in a proper location should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local andstate c

101. Reconnect the four (4) pin/socket connectors at the bottom of the right control box.2. Reconnect the three (3) pin/socket connectors at the botto

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12B. LOCATION REQUIREMENTSThe model ML-200 dryer requires 18-inches (45.72 cm) of space on each side of the dryer and 24-inches (60.96cm) of space be

13C. FRESH AIR SUPPLYWhen the dryer is operating, it draws in room air, heats it, passes this air through the tumbler (basket), andexhausts it out of

14D. EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS1. General Exhaust Duct Work InformationExhaust duct work should be designed and installed by a qualified professional. Imp

15a. Outside Duct Work Protection1) To protect the outside end of horizontal duct work from the weather, a 90º elbow bent downwardshould be installed

Retain This Manual In A Safe Place For Future ReferenceReplacement parts can be obtained from your distributor or the ADC factory. When

16E. COMPRESSED AIR SUPPLY SYSTEMA clean, dry, regulated air supply of 80 PSI (5.51 bars) compressed air must be supplied to the dryer. Theconnectio

17F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION1. Electrical RequirementsIt is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and co

182.Electrical Service SpecificationsWARNING: 208 VAC and 230 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryercomponents due to improper voltage connec

19MLS-200 (Steam)15 Hp Blower/3 Hp Drive MotorELECTRIC SERIVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)IMPORTANT: 208 VAC and 230 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ord

203. Electrical ConnectionsNOTE: A wiring diagram is included with each dryer and is affixed to the panel inside the right sidecontrol cabinet.The onl

21G. GAS INFORMATIONIt is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the gasplumbing instal

222.Technical Gas Dataa. Gas Specificationsb. Gas Connections:Inlet connection ---- 1-1/4 inch N.P.T.Inlet Supply Size ---- 1-1/2 inch N.P.T.Btu/hr in

233.Piping/ConnectionsALL components/materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code Specifications. It is important thatgas pressure regulators mee

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25H. STEAM INFORMATIONIt is your responsibility to have ALL steam plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure thatthe installatio

IMPORTANTYOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY and THE GASSUPPLY or THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANY COVERS or GUARDS AREREMOVED FROM THE MAC

26b. The steam supply piping to the dryer must include a 12-inch (30.48 cm) rise along with a drip trap andcheck valve. This will prevent any condens

274.Steam Damper Air System ConnectionsThe ML-200 is manufactured with a pneumatic (piston) damper system which requires an external supply ofcompress

286.Steam Damper Air Piston (Flow Control) Operation AdjustmentSteam damper operation was tested and adjusted prior to shipping at 80 PSI (5.51 bars).

29I. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION/START-UPThe following items should be checked before attempting to operate the dryer:1. Read ALL "CAUTION,&quo

30J. PREOPERATIONAL TESTSALL dryers are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory. However, a preoperational testshould be performe

315.Heat Circuit Operational Testa. Gas Models1) When the dryer is first started (during initial start-up), the burners have a tendency not to ignite

328. Each dryer should be operated through one (1) complete cycle to assure that no further adjustments arenecessary and that ALL components are funct

33SECTION IVSERVICE/PARTS INFORMATIONA. SERVICE1. Service must be performed by a qualified trained technician, service agency, or gas supplier. If

34SECTION VWARRANTY INFORMATIONA. RETURNING WARRANTY CARD(S)1. Before any dryer leaves the ADC factory test area, a warranty card is placed on the b

352. Each part must be tagged with the following information:a.Model number and serial number of the dryer from which part was removed.b. Nature of fa

WARNINGThe dryer must never be operated with any of the back guards, outer tops, or servicepanels removed. PERSONAL INJURY or FIRE COULD RESULT.IMPOR

36SECTION VIROUTINE MAINTENANCEA. CLEANINGA program and/or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint fro

37STEAM DRYERS ONLYClean the steam coil lint screen located on top of the steam coil. (This may have to be done more frequently.)MONTHLYRetighten set

38B. ADJUSTMENTS7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION and EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTERInspect bolts, nuts, screws (bearing set screws), non-permanent gas conne

39SECTION VIICOMPONENT SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONSA. TUMBLER (BASKET) DRIVE SYSTEMThe tumbler (basket) is supported and driven by four (4) 11-inch (27.94 cm

40D. SAFETY DEVICES1. Load Door SwitchesThere are two (2) of these switches located under the main loading doors. These switches ensure thatthe door

41E. STEAM DAMPER ACTUATOR SYSTEMThe system consists of a hinged damper plate, pneumatic piston, and 24 volt solenoid valve with a needle valve tocon

42SECTION VIIITROUBLESHOOTINGIMPORTANT: YOU MUST DISCONNECT and LOCKOUT THE ELECTRIC SUPPLYand THE GAS SUPPLY or THE STEAM SUPPLY BEFORE ANYCOVERS or

432. Failed drive motor contactor.3. Failed drive motor.4. Failed microprocessor controller (computer).C. Drive motor operates in one direction only

44* Microprocessor controller (computer) "MTR" relay output indicator is off.1. Failed microprocessor controller (computer).F. Blower (fan/

45a. Lint drawer switch is out of proper adjustment.b. Loose connection in the lint drawer switch circuit.J. Microprocessor controller (computer) L.E

Table of ContentsSECTION IIMPORTANT INFORMATION ... 3A. RECEIVING and HA

464. Blown 24 VAC control circuit fuse (fuse 3).L. Microprocessor controller (computer) L.E.D. (light emitting diode) display reads "door" a

472. Rotational sensor circuit failure...fault somewhere in the tumbler (basket) rotation or circuit...a. Tumbler (basket) is not rotating...1) Broken

48U. Heating unit for GAS MODELS or STEAM MODELS is not operating (no heat) and themicroprocessor controller (computer) L.E.D. (light emitting

496. Lint drawer/screen is not being cleaned on a regular basis or often enough.7. Extractors (washers) are not performing properly.8. Sail switch is

50AA. Tumbler (basket) jumps or makes excessive noise when dryer is first started or betweenforward and reverse cycles...1. Tumbler (basket) out of

51SECTION IXPROCEDURE FOR FUNCTIONAL CHECK OFREPLACEMENT COMPONENTS1. Microprocessor (computer) Boarda. Upon completing installation of the replaceme

52e. Open main door. The dryer must stop and ALL output indicator lights on the back side of themicroprocessor (computer) board must go out.f. Try t

533.For Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) System Models Manufactured With ADC Module Part No. 880815a. Upon completing installation of thereplacement Di

54SECTION XMANUAL RESET HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONSI M P O R T A N TMANUAL RESET HI-LIMIT INSTRUCTIONSFOR GAS MODELS WITH PHASE 5This dryer was manufactured

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3SECTION IIMPORTANT INFORMATIONA. RECEIVING and HANDLINGThe dryer is shipped in a protective stretch wrap cover with protective cardboard corner

4B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimizethe risk of fire or explosion or to preven

5WARNING: DO NOT use heat for drying articles that contain plastic, foam, sponge rubber, orsimilarly textured rubber materials. Drying in a heated tu