American Dryer Corp ML-170, ML-145 Tumbler Basket Alignment Lateral Side to Side Adjustment

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5.Turn these bolts clockwise (CW) evenly to raise tumbler (basket) or counterclockwise (CCW) evenly to lower tumbler (basket).

6.Rotate tumbler (basket) from front and check alignment with front door opening.

7.Leave a larger gap from the inside ring on the top of the front panel opening to the tumbler (basket) and a smaller gap on the bottom to compensate for the weight of the clothes when wet.

8.Retighten the two (2) vertical holding bolts on the sides, at the top of the bearing box, and the jam nuts on the two (2) vertical adjustment bolts.

9.Check tumbler (basket) drive belt for proper tension. Adjust if necessary. (Refer to Section I).

10.Replace back guard.

11.Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.

Tumbler (Basket) Alignment (Lateral) (Side to Side Adjustment)

1. Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.

2. Remove back guard.

3. Loosen rear pillow block bearing bolts (C).

4. Back off jam nuts on the two (2) lateral adjustment bolts (A) and (B).

5. Simultaneously loosen one bolt and tighten the other. This will move the rear pillow block bearing. Center the tumbler (basket) in the wrapper cavity.

6.Tighten and secure both lateral adjustments bolts (A) and (B) and jam nuts.

7.Tighten pillow block bearings bolts (C) loosened in Step #3.

8.Replace back guard.

9.Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.

To Replace Tumbler (Basket) or Tumbler (Basket) Support

1.Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.

2.Follow procedure for removal of main door assembly.

3.Follow procedure for removal of front panel assembly.

4.Remove back guard.

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Contents ML-145 / ML-170 American Dryer CorporationRetain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future Reference For Your Safety Page Table of Content Section Technical Information Safety Precautions Important InformationStandards Routine Maintenance CleaningAdjustments LubricationElectrical and GAS Requirements Installation RequirementsENCLOSURE, AIR SUPPLY, and Exhaust Requirements Operational Service Check Procedure Gas 10.5 inches water column 26.1 mb Description of Parts Control Panel MicroprocessorControl Panel NON-MICROPROCESSOR Control BOXGAS Burner Assembly HSI HOT Surface Ignition ModuleGas Models only Drive MotorTumbler Basket Bearing and Pulley Arrangement Idler AssemblyBlower Motor and Impellor GAS and Steam Tumbler Basket Main Door SwitchSail Switch Gas Models only Lint Drawer Automatic Reset ThermostatHI-LIMIT Gas Models only Lint Drawer Switch Temperature Sensor Bracket NON-COMPUTERSteam Damper System Compressed AIR RequirementsServicing IntroductionComputer Controls To Replace ComputerTo Replace Keyboard Touchpad Label Assembly To Replace Microprocessor Temperature Sensor ProbeTo Replace Gas Valve Refer to above burner illustration To Remove Flame Probe AssemblyIgnition Controls To Test and Adjust Gas Water Column Pressure To Replace Main Burner OrificesTo Convert from Natural Gas to L.P. Gas To Replace Burner TubesTo Replace Burner Hi-Limit Thermostat Gas Models Only To Replace HSI Hot Surface Ignition ModuleThermostats Sail Switch Assembly Gas Models only To Replace Sail SwitchTo Adjust Sail Switch To Replace Main Door AssemblyTo Install New Main Door Glass To Replace Front PanelTo Replace Tumbler Basket Pulley To Replace Main Door Hinge BlocksPulleys To Replace Small Idler Pulley To Replace Large Idler PulleyTo Replace Motor Pulley Tumbler Basket AssemblyTumbler Basket Alignment Vertical Up and Down Adjustment Tumbler Basket Alignment Lateral Side to Side Adjustment To Replace Tumbler Basket or Tumbler Basket SupportImportant Never strike the shaft directly with a hammer To Replace Front Tumbler Basket Support Pillow Block Bearing To Replace Front Idler Shaft Pillow Block BearingBelts Refer to illustrations in section F Pulleys Belt Tension Adjustment Tumbler Basket to IdlerTo Replace Rear Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing Belt Tension Adjustment Motor to Idler To Replace V-BeltsMotors To Replace Drive MotorImpellor Lint Drawer Assembly To Replace Lint Screen To Replace Lint Drawer SwitchTroubleshooting Computer will not accept keyboard touchpad entriesDisplay is reading Rotation Sensor Fail Display is reading no AirflowDisplay is reading Sail Switch Fail Display is reading Drum Safety FailDisplay is reading Burner Safety Fail Display is reading No HeatDisplay is reading Burner Control Failure Display is reading Burner Flame FailureDisplay is reading Main Door Display is reading Lint DoorThermal overload for drive motor is tripping Display is reading HotDryer operates but is taking too long to dry Overload for impellor fan motor is tripping There is excessive vibration coming from the tumbler basketElectrical Troubleshooting Phase 6 OPL System Diagnostics Diagnostic L.E.D. light emitting diode Display Failure CodesPage E.D. light emitting diode Display Indicators E.D. Display Indicator NumberE.D. Display Indicator Number HT1 Heat Output L.E.D. Indicator FAN Blower Output L.E.D. light emitting diode IndicatorAIR AIR JET Output L.E.D. Indicator Optional Fuse Main Fuse Input L.E.D. Indicator Lint Lint Door Input L.E.D. IndicatorMain Main Door Input L.E.D. Indicator Drum Tumbler Basket HI-LIMIT Input L.E.D. IndicatorFlame bURNER Control Fail Input L.E.D. Indicator Power Supply Input L.E.D. IndicatorD. DISPLAY/CODES E.D. Display Operating StatusPhase 6 OPL Microprocessor L.E.D. Displays E.D. Codes 1. Display Codes ALL REVGAS only Ignition Attempt Failure GAS Models only Power 24 VAC is not Evident AT GAS ValveGAS/ELECTRIC only BURNER/OVEN Open HI-LIMIT Circuit Computer Logic and Wiring Diagram No Display Condition Blower motor does not operate, drive motor runs No Heat Drive and Blower Motors Run Gas Models No Heat Drive and Blower Motors Run Steam ModelsDoor Condition Technical Information Motor Plate High and LOW VoltageData Label Information on the Data LabelUsing a Manometer How to Use a ManometerML-170 Tool List ADC 450429 1- 02/18/00-25