American Dryer Corp AD-170 service manual Routine Maintenance, Cleaning

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SECTION II

Routine Maintenance

A. Cleaning

A program and/or schedule should be established for periodic inspection, cleaning, and removal of lint from various areas of the dryer, as well as throughout the duct work system. The frequency of cleaning can best be determined from experience at each location. Maximum operating efficiency is dependent upon proper air circulation. The accumulation of lint can restrict this airflow. If the guidelines in this section are met, an ADC dryer will provide many years of efficient, trouble free, and – most importantly – safe operation.

WARNING: LINT FROM MOST FABRICS IS HIGHLY COMBUSTIBLE. THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

SUGGESTED INTERVAL	FUNCTION
DAILY	Clean Lint screen. Inspect lint screen and replace if torn.
90 DAYS	Remove lint accumulation from lint chamber thermostats and sensors.

WARNING: To avoid the hazard of electrical shock, discontinue electrical supply to dryer.

90 DAYS	Remove lint from the motor air vents and surrounding area.
90 DAYS	Inspect and tighten ALL set screws (i.e.; pulleys, idler bearings,
	tumbler bearings).

IMPORTANT: Lint accumulation will restrict internal motor air flow, causing overheating and irreparable damage. Motor failure due to lint accumulation will VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY.

120 DAYS	On gas and electric models remove lint from gas burner area with a
	dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
	On steam dryers, clean the coil. Proper cleaning of steam coils is
	necessary to prevent lint build-up between the fins. When cleaning the
	coil, be extremely careful not to bend the aluminum fins, which will
	also reduce airflow. If the fins are bent, straighten them by using a
	comb. Fin combs are available from local air conditioning supply
	houses. Regular cleaning will prevent lint build-up and blockage of
	the coil.

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Contents AD-170 Retain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future Reference AD-170Page For Your Safety Table of Contents Sail Switch Assembly Safety Precautions Important InformationRoutine Maintenance CleaningAdjustments LubricationInstallation Requirements Enclosure, Air Supply, and Exhaust RequirementsOperational Service Check Procedure Electrical and Gas RequirementsComputer Panel Assembly Description of PartsControl Box DSI Module Gas Models OnlyGas Burner Assembly Drive MotorBlower Motor and Impellor Hz Gas Models Only Blower Motor and Impellor 50Hz, 60Hz Steam & 50Hz GasBasket Tumbler Idler AssemblyTumbler Bearing and Pulley Arrangement Hi-Limit Gas Models Only Main Door SwitchSail Switch Gas Models only Automatic Reset Thermostat Lint Drawer SwitchLint Drawer Steam Damper SystemServicing IntroductionTo Replace Keyboard Label Assembly Computer Controls To Replace ComputerTo Replace Microprocessor Temperature Sensor Probe Page To Replace Gas Valve see burner illustration on To Replace Main Burner OrificesTo 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 Replace Sail Switch To Adjust Sail SwitchTo Replace Main Door Assembly To Install New Main Door GlassTo Replace Front Panel To Replace Main Door Hinge PadPulleys To Replace Tumbler Pulley To Replace Small Idler PulleyTo Replace Large Idler Pulley To Replace Motor PulleyPage 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 Basket Support Pillow Block Bearing To Replace Front Idler Shaft Pillow Block BearingBelts See illustrations in section F Pulleys Belt Tension Adjustment Basket to IdlerTo Replace Rear Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing Motors To Replace Drive Motor Belt Tension Adjustment Motor to IdlerTo Replace V-Belts Page Impellor Lint Drawer Assembly To Replace Lint ScreenTo Replace Lint Drawer Switch Computer will not accept key pad entries TroubleshootingNo display on computer Dryer will not start, but computer display indicators are on Drive motor runs, burner is on, but basket will not turnDryer operates, probe sparks, but gas does not flow Dryer operates but is taking too long to dryOverload for impellor fan motor is tripping Dryer is cycling on burner hi-limit safety thermostatThermal overload for drive motor is tripping There is excessive vibration coming from the basket Display reads dSFL. Dryer Sensor Circuit FailureDryer does not start. Display reads door Electrical Trouble Shooting Phase 5 OPL System Diagnostics Diagnostic LED Display Failure CodesLED Display Indicators Page Page LED Display/Codes Cycle StatusLED Display Codes CY FFill Fault Codes Computer Logic and Wiring DiagramPage No Display Condition Page Blower motor does not operate, drive motor runs Door condition Microprocessor reads Dsfl Technical Information Motor Plate High and Low VoltageData Label Contacting American Dryer Corporation ADC Information on the Data LabelUsing a Manometer HOW to USE a ManometerAD-170SE Tool List ADC450400 1- 02/27/98-50