INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
DISCONNECT POWER BEFORE INSTALLING
DESUNA LA ELECTRICIDAD ANTES DE HACER REPARACIONES
WARNING:
Note: Automatic dryers are not recommended for hair drying use.
1. Removal of cover:
A) Loosen tamper-proof screws using wrench supplied, turn clockwise (do
not remove). Located under bottom intake vent.
B) To remove, place a hand on each side of cover and lift upward, then pull
off.
2. Dryers should be placed at least 2 feet (61cm) apart and at least 12” (30cm)
from washbasin. Do not install dryer over washbasin. Automatic dryers
should be at least 18” (46cm) above any projection which may interfere with
the operation of the automatic sensor.
Hold the backplate to the wall at the suggested mounting height. Measure
from bottom edge of backplate to the floor (Ref. Dimension “A” Fig. 1):
CHILDREN
MEN WOMEN (depends on age) DISABLED
A - Hand Dryer 42” (107cm) 40” (102cm) 30-40” (76-102cm) 34” (86cm)
A-H Hair Dryer 72” (183cm) 68” (173cm) 46-68” (117-173cm) 52”
(132cm)
3. Mark the locations of the four mounting holes and the conduit entrance
location on the wall. (The conduit entrance is the proper hole diameter for
1/2 inch (13mm) conduit.)
4. Fasten the backplate to the wall where previously marked.
RECOMMENDATION:
Wood wall – No. 16 (M8) wood screws, 2 3/4” (70mm) long
Cement or brick – 1/4” (M6) stud expansion bolts, 3” (76mm) long
Hollow wall – 1/4” (M6) toggle bolts, length depends on wall thickness
5. Run service wire to the dryer location and connect to the terminal block.
IMPORTANT: All units must be supplied with 3 wire service. Use No. 12
wire or larger, as required by local electrical code. The ground wire must
be connected to the dryer backplate. Unit must be installed by a qualified
licensed electrician.
CONNECT TO A DEDICATED CIRCUIT NOT TO ExCEED 20 AMpS.
Dryers located in shower rooms or other wet locations should be equipped
with ground fault interrupter(s).
6. Carefully replace the cover using two tamper-proof bolts supplied, turn
counter-clockwise. Be careful not to damage circuit board or sensor. Apply a
bead of caulk around the edge of the cover to the wall.
OWNER’S MANUAL
“A” Series HAND AND HAir DrYErS
Fo r In s ta l l a t I o n o r se r v I c e as s I s t a n c e Ple a s e ca l l(734) 421-2400 o r
Email: sales@americandryer.com
Im P o r t a n t : Hav e Mod e l & Se r i a l No. re a d y mo d e l #______ se r I a l #______
AMERICAN DRYER, INC.
12932 FARMINGTON ROAD, LIVONIA, MI 48150, U.S.A.
Telephone (734) 421-2400 • Fax (734) 421-5580
www.americandryer.com • Email: sales@americandryer.com
Revised Sptember 2006