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

Models: AD-170

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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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American Dryer Corp AD-170 service manual To Replace Sail Switch, To Adjust Sail Switch