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J. PREOPERATIONAL TESTS
ALL dryers are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory. However, a preoperational test should be performed before the dryer is publicly used. It is possible that adjustments have changed in transit or due to marginal location (installation) conditions.
1.Turn on electric service to the dryer.
2.Refer to the Operating Instructions for starting your particular model dryer.
3.Gas Dryers
a.When a gas dryer is first started (during initial
NOTE: During the purging period, check to be sure that ALL gas
NOTE: Gas dryers are equipped with a Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) system which has internal diagnostics. If ignition is not established, the heat circuit in the DSI module will lock out until it is manually reset. To reset the DSI system, open and close the main door and restart the dryer.
b.A gas pressure test should be taken at the gas valve pressure tap of each dryer to assure that the water column (W.C.) pressure is correct and consistent.
NOTE: Water column (W.C.) pressure requirements (measured at the pressure tap of the gas valve body):
Natural Gas | 3.5 Inches Water Column |
L.P. Gas | 10.5 Inches Water Column |
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