American Dryer Corp ML-78 installation manual GAS Information

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G. GAS INFORMATION

It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to assure that the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION.

IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and/or the requirements stipulated in this manual, can result in personal injury and improper operation of the dryer.

The dryer and its individual shut-off valves must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure test of the gas supply system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

IMPORTANT: Failure to isolate or disconnect dryer from supply as noted can cause irreparable

damage to the gas valve which will VOID THE WARRANTY.

WARNING: FIRE or EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.

1.Gas Supply

The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard...National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, as well as local codes and ordinances and must be done by a qualified professional.

NOTE: Undersized gas piping will result in ignition problems, slow drying, increased use of energy, and can create a safety hazard.

The dryer must be connected to the type of heat/gas indicated on the dryer label affixed behind the right control box door. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, DO NOT operate the dryer. Contact the distributor who sold the dryer or the ADC factory.

IMPORTANT: Any burner changes or conversions must be made by a qualified professional.

The input ratings shown on the dryer data label are for elevations up to 2,000 feet, unless elevation requirements of over 2,000 feet were specified at the time the dryer order was placed with the factory. The adjustment or conversion of dryers in the field for elevations over 2,000 feet are made by changing each burner orifice. If this conversion is necessary, contact the distributor who sold the dryer or contact the ADC factory.

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Contents ML-78 Retain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future Reference For Your Safety Page Table of Contents Section Procedure for Functional Check of Replacement Section Important InformationSafety Precautions What to do if YOU Smell GASStandards SPECIFICATIONS/COMPONENT Identification SpecificationsSpecifications Component Identification Dryer Rear View Installation Procedures Location RequirementsUNPACKING/SETTING UP Dryer Enclosure Requirements Fresh AIR Supply Page Exhaust Requirements Not be Reduced Anywhere Down Stream of the Dryer Reduced Anywhere Down Stream of the Dryer Page Electrical Information MLG-78 Gas MLS-78 Steam Page Black Positive White Neutral Green Ground Page Electrically Heated Models only Page GAS Information Type of Gas Page Page Steam Information Operating Steam PressureSteam Damper System Compressed Air Supply Air Pressure Page Page Preparation for OPERATION/START-UP Preoperational Tests Page Preoperational Instructions Shut Down Instructions SERVICE/PARTS Information ServiceParts Warranty Information Returning Warranty CardsReturning Warranty Parts Page Routine Maintenance CleaningSteam Dryers Reversing Timer SPIN/DWELL Adjustments Timing LegendData Label LOCATION/INFORMATION Data LabelSerial Number Procedure for Functional Check Replacement Components SectionADC113029
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