IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and the requirements stipulated in this manual, can result in personal injury or component failure.

NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY.

Each dryer should be connected to an independently protected branch circuit. The dryer must be connected with copper wire only. DO NOT use aluminum wire; it could create a fire hazard. The copper conductor wire and cable must be of proper ampacity and insulation, in accordance with electric codes for making ALL service connections.

NOTE: The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.

2.Electrical Service Specifications

Reversing, 3ø Motor (Gas and Steam)

ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)

IMPORTANT: 208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering, specify exact voltage.

NOTES: A. When fuses are used they must be dual element, time delay, current limiting, class RK1 or RK5 ONLY. Calculate/determine correct fuse value, by applying either local and/or National Electrical Codes to listed appliance amp draw data.

B.Circuit breakers are thermal-magnetic (industrial) motor curve type ONLY. For others, calculate/verify correct breaker size according to appliance amp draw rating and type of breaker used.

C.Circuit breakers for 3-phase (3Ø) dryers must be 3-pole type.

SERVICE

PHASE

WIRE

APPROX.

MINIMUM

FUSING

CIRCUIT

AMP DRAW

 

Dual Element

VOLTAGE

SERVICE

WIRE SIZE

BREAKER

 

 

 

60 Hz

50 Hz

 

Time Delay

 

208

3

14.5

*

20

20

230

3

16.0

*

25

25

240

3

14.6

*

20

20

380

4**

8.7

*

15

15

400

4**

8.5

*

15

15

416

4**

9.0

*

15

15

460-480

3

7.8

*

15

15

575

3

5.8

*

15

15

*

AWG Stranded Wire Type; size wire as per National Electrical Code or local codes. (Motor lead wire is recommended.) 12/10/08

**

3-Wire is available.

IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label. In the case of 208 VAC or 230/240 VAC, the supply voltage must match the electric service specifications of the data label exactly.

WARNING: 208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryer components due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE WARRANTY.

IMPORTANT: 380, 400, and 416 volt dryers are built 4-wire only. Customer must contact the factory to special order 3-wire systems.

NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or obligation.

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