American Dryer Corp Understanding ADC Dryer Sail Switch: Replacement, Adjustment, and Common Error Codes

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To Replace Sail Switch

1.Disconnect power to dryer.

2.Remove the two (2) screws which hold sail switch box cover to sail switch box.

3.Disconnect the two (2) wires from the switch.

4.Disassemble sail switch from mounting bracket by removing the two (2) screws securing switch in place.

5.Reverse this procedure for installing new sail switch. Adjust sail switch as described in the next section.

To Adjust Sail Switch

With the dryer operating at a high temperature setting, pull the sail switch away from the burner. The sail switch should open and extinguish the burner. Let the sail switch damper return to the burner wall. The sail switch should close to restart the burner ignition cycle. If the sail switch circuit does not operate as described, bend the actuator arm of the sail switch accordingly until proper operation is achieved. To check proper "open" position of sail switch, open main door, manually depress main door switch, and start dryer. With the main door open and the dryer operating, the sail switch should be open, and the burner should not come on.

CAUTION: DO NOT abort this switch by taping or screwing sail switch damper to burner.

PERSONAL INJURY OR FIRE COULD RESULT.

E. Front Panel and Main Door Assemblies

To Replace Main Door Switch

1. Discontinue power to dryer.

2. Open main door.

3. Remove the two (2) Phillips head screws holding the main door switch bracket assembly in place.

4. Remove door switch bracket from hinge block and disconnect wiring from switch.

5. Disassemble door switch bracket by removing locking adjustment nut. Remove second locking nut and assemble onto new door switch.

6. Reverse this procedure for installing new door switch.

7. Reestablish power to dryer.

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Contents AD-170 AD-170 Retain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future ReferencePage For Your Safety Table of Contents Sail Switch Assembly Important Information Safety PrecautionsCleaning Routine MaintenanceLubrication AdjustmentsEnclosure, Air Supply, and Exhaust Requirements Installation RequirementsElectrical and Gas Requirements Operational Service Check ProcedureDSI Module Gas Models Only Computer Panel AssemblyDescription of Parts Control BoxBlower Motor and Impellor 50Hz, 60Hz Steam & 50Hz Gas Gas Burner AssemblyDrive Motor Blower Motor and Impellor Hz Gas Models OnlyIdler Assembly Tumbler Bearing and Pulley ArrangementBasket Tumbler Main Door Switch Sail Switch Gas Models onlyHi-Limit Gas Models Only Steam Damper System Automatic Reset ThermostatLint Drawer Switch Lint DrawerIntroduction ServicingComputer Controls To Replace Computer To Replace Keyboard Label AssemblyTo Replace Microprocessor Temperature Sensor Probe Page To Replace Main Burner Orifices To Replace Gas Valve see burner illustration onTo Test and Adjust Gas Water Column Pressure To Convert from Natural Gas to L.P. Gas To Replace Burner Tubes To Replace DSI Module Sail Switch Assembly Gas Models Only To Adjust Sail Switch To Replace Sail SwitchTo Install New Main Door Glass To Replace Main Door AssemblyTo Replace Main Door Hinge Pad To Replace Front PanelTo Replace Small Idler Pulley Pulleys To Replace Tumbler PulleyTo Replace Motor Pulley To Replace Large Idler PulleyPage To Replace Tumbler Basket or Tumbler Basket Support Basket Alignment Lateral Side to Side AdjustmentImportant Never strike the shaft directly with a hammer To Replace Front Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing To Replace Front Basket Support Pillow Block BearingBelt Tension Adjustment Basket to Idler To Replace Rear Idler Shaft Pillow Block BearingBelts See illustrations in section F Pulleys Belt Tension Adjustment Motor to Idler To Replace V-BeltsMotors To Replace Drive Motor Page Lint Drawer Assembly To Replace Lint Screen To Replace Lint Drawer SwitchImpellor Troubleshooting No display on computerComputer will not accept key pad entries Drive motor runs, burner is on, but basket will not turn Dryer will not start, but computer display indicators are onDryer operates but is taking too long to dry Dryer operates, probe sparks, but gas does not flowDryer is cycling on burner hi-limit safety thermostat Thermal overload for drive motor is trippingOverload for impellor fan motor is tripping Display reads dSFL. Dryer Sensor Circuit Failure Dryer does not start. Display reads doorThere is excessive vibration coming from the basket Electrical Trouble Shooting Diagnostic LED Display Failure Codes Phase 5 OPL System DiagnosticsLED Display Indicators Page Page Cycle Status LED Display/CodesCY F LED Display CodesFill Computer Logic and Wiring Diagram Fault CodesPage No Display Condition Page Blower motor does not operate, drive motor runs Door condition Microprocessor reads Dsfl Motor Plate High and Low Voltage Technical InformationInformation on the Data Label Data Label Contacting American Dryer Corporation ADCHOW to USE a Manometer Using a ManometerAD-170SE Tool List ADC450400 1- 02/27/98-50