American Dryer Corp ML-130DR, ML-130 III installation manual

Technical Gas Data

Gas Specifications

Type of Gas	Manifold Pressure*	In-Line Pressure
Natural	3.5 in wc	6.0 - 12.0 in wc
	8.7 mb	14.92 - 29.9 mb
Liquid	10.5 in wc	11.0 in wc
Propane	26.1 mb	27.4 mb

Shaded areas are stated in metric equivalents

* Measured at outlet side of gas valve pressure tap when gas valve is on.

Gas Connections:

Inlet connection	1” N.P.T.
Inlet supply size	1” diameter pipe (minimum)
Btu/hr input (per dryer) ....	375,000 (94,500 kcal/hr)

Natural Gas

Regulation is controlled by the dryer’s gas valve’s internal regulator. Incoming supply pressure must be consistent between a minimum of 6.0 in wc (14.92 mb) and a maximum of 12.0 in wc (29.9 mb) pressure.

L.P. Gas

Dryers made for use with L.P. gas have the gas valve’s internal pressure regulator blocked open so that the gas pressure must be regulated upstream of the dryer. The pressure measured at each gas valve pressure tap must be a consistent 10.5 in wc (26.1 mb). There is no regulator or regulation provided in an L.P. dryer. The water column pressure must be regulated at the source (L.P. tank) or an external regulator must be added to each dryer.

ML-130			TYPE OF GAS
Btu/hr	kcal/hr		Natural			Liquid Propane
Rating	Rating	Qty.	D.M.S.*	Part No.	Qty.	D.M.S.*	Part No.
375,000	94,500	3	#4	140832	3	#30	140819
	Liquid Propane Conversion Kit Part Number 881868
Shaded area is stated in metric equivalent
* D.M.S. equivalents are as follows:
Natural Gas	...........................		#4 = 0.2090” (5.3086 mm).
L.P. Gas			#30 = 0.1285” (3.2639 mm).

ML-130DR			TYPE OF GAS
Btu/hr	kcal/hr		Natural			Liquid Propane
Rating	Rating	Qty.	D.M.S.*	Part No.	Qty.	D.M.S.*	Part No.
300,000	75,600	3	#12	140863	3	#33	140855
	Liquid Propane Conversion Kit Part Number 882626
Shaded area is stated in metric equivalent
* D.M.S. equivalents are as follows:
Natural Gas	...........................		#12 = 0.1890” (4.8006 mm).
L.P. Gas			#33 = 0.1130” (2.8702 mm).

Piping/Connections

All components/materials must conform to National Fuel Gas Code Specifications ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA- B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing), as well as local codes and ordinances and must be done by a qualified professional. It is important that gas pressure regulators meet applicable pressure requirements, and that gas meters be rated for the total amount of all the appliance Btu being supplied.

The dryer is provided with a 1” N.P.T. inlet pipe connection extending out the back area of the burner box. The minimum pipe size connection (supply line) to the dryer is 1” diameter. For ease of servicing, the gas supply line of each dryer must have its own shutoff valve.

The size of the main gas supply line (header) will vary depending on the distance this line travels from the gas meter or, in the case of L.P. gas, the supply tank, other gas-operated appliances on the same supply line, etc. Specific information regarding supply line size should be determined by the gas supplier.

NOTE: Undersized gas supply piping can create a low or inconsistent pressure, which will result in erratic operation of the burner ignition system.

Consistent gas pressure is essential at all gas connections. It is recommended that a 1-inch (2.54 cm) pipe gas loop be installed in the supply line servicing a bank of dryers. An in-line pressure regulator must be installed in the gas supply line (header) if the (natural) gas pressure exceeds 12.0 in wc (29.9 mb) pressure.

IMPORTANT: A water column pressure of 3.5 in wc (8.7 mb) for natural gas and 10.5 in wc (26.1 mb) for L.P. dryers is required at the gas valve pressure tap of each dryer for proper and safe operation.

A 1/8” N.P.T. plugged tap, accessible for a test gauge connection, must be installed in the main gas supply line immediately upstream of each dryer.

IMPORTANT: Pipe joint compounds that resist the action of natural and L.P. gases must be used.

Test all connections for leaks by brushing on a soapy water solution (liquid detergent works well).

▲! WARNING

Never test for leaks with a flame!!!

IMPORTANT: The dryer and its individual shutoff valve 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).

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