American Dryer Corp ML-82 III installation manual Adjustments, Lubrication

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NOTE: When cleaning steam coil fins, be careful not to bend the fins. If the fins are bent, straighten by using a fin comb, which is available from any local air conditioning supply house.

90DAYS

1.Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas.

2.Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.

3.Clean any lint accumulation in and around both the blower and drive motor casing openings.

EVERY 6 MONTHS

Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer’s internal exhaust ducting.

NOTE: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN CREATEAPOTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

NOTE: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR. CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BACK DRAFT DAMPERS IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK. INSPECT AND REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE DAMPER TO BIND OR STICK.

NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shutdown of heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.

NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinets, avoid using harsh abrasives. Aproduct intended for the cleaning of appliances is recommended.

B. ADJUSTMENTS

7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION AND EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER

Inspect bolts, nuts, screws, setscrews, grounding connections, and nonpermanent gas connections (unions, shutoff valves, and orifices). Motor and drive belts should be examined. Cracked or seriously frayed belts should be replaced. Tighten loose V-belts when necessary. Complete operational check of controls and valves. Complete operational check of ALL safety devices (door switches, lint drawer switch, sail switch, burner and hi-limit thermostats).

C. LUBRICATION

The motor bearings and under normal/most conditions the basket (tumbler) and idler bearings are permanently lubricated. It is physically possible to relubricate the basket (tumbler) and idler bearings if you choose to do so even though this practice is not necessary. Use Shell Alvania #2 grease or its equivalent. The basket (tumbler) and idler bearings used in the dryer DO NOT have a grease fitting. Provisions are made in the bearing housing for the addition of a grease fitting which can be obtained elsewhere, or from ADC by ordering kit P/N 882159 (basket [tumbler] only), which includes two (2) fittings.

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Contents ML-82 III Installation Manual ML-82 For Your Safety Page Table of Contents Safety Precautions SectionStandards SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT Identification SpecificationsSpecifications Component Identification 113344 Installation Procedures Location RequirementsUNPACKING/SETTING UP This Exhaust Duct Transition Piece Must be Installed FirstDryer Enclosure Requirements Fresh AIR Supply Requirements Exhaust Requirements General Exhaust Ductwork Information113344 American Dryer Corp 113344 113344 Electrical Information Electrical RequirementsGas and Steam GAS Information Type of GAS Type of GAS 113344 Operating Steam Pressure Steam Information113344 Compressed Air Pressure Air Supply Fire Suppression System Before YOU Start Check Local Codes and PermitsAmerican Dryer Corp 113344 Typical water supply Preparation for OPERATION/START-UP Preoperational Test Basket Tumbler Coating Preoperational Instructions Shutdown InstructionsService SERVICE/PARTS InformationParts Warranty Information Returning Warranty CardsWarranty Returning Warranty PartsAmerican Dryer Corp 113344 Cleaning Routine MaintenanceSuggested Cleaning Schedule Adjustments LubricationLint Drawer Removal Procedure for Functional Check Replacement Components 113344 Sectionviii Data Label InformationPhase Manual Reset Burner HI-LIMIT InstructionsDual Timer ADC Part No 09/04/08
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