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American Dryer Corp AD-170 service manual Troubleshooting, No display on computer

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SECTION VI

Troubleshooting

The information provided will help isolate the most probable component(s) associated with the difficulty described. The experienced technician realizes, however, that a loose connection or broken or shorted wire may be at fault where electrical components are concerned – not necessarily the suspect component itself.

ELECTRICAL PARTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE CHECKED FOR FAILURE BEFORE BEING RETURNED TO THE FACTORY.

The information provided should not be misconstrued as a device for use by an untrained person in making repairs. Only properly licensed technicians should service the equipment.

OBSERVE ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DISPLAYED ON THE EQUIPMENT OR SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL WHILE MAKING REPAIRS.

Refer to section "Electrical Troubleshooting" for a detailed troubleshooting procedure for electrical components.

1.No display on computer.

A.Open circuit breaker switch or blown fuse

B.Tripped overload on the blower MTR.

C.Bad wiring connection

D.Faulty microprocessor (computer controller)

2.Computer will not accept key pad entries.

A.Key pad ribbon is not plugged into computer securely

B.Keypad is defective

C.Faulty microprocessor (computer controller)

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American Dryer Corp AD-170 service manual Troubleshooting, No display on computer, Computer will not accept key pad entries

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 GasTumbler Bearing and Pulley Arrangement Idler AssemblyBasket Tumbler Sail Switch Gas Models only Main Door SwitchHi-Limit 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 BearingTo Replace Rear Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing Belt Tension Adjustment Basket to IdlerBelts See illustrations in section F Pulleys To Replace V-Belts Belt Tension Adjustment Motor to IdlerMotors To Replace Drive Motor Page To Replace Lint Drawer Switch Lint Drawer Assembly To Replace Lint ScreenImpellor No display on computer TroubleshootingComputer will not accept key pad entries 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 dryThermal overload for drive motor is tripping Dryer is cycling on burner hi-limit safety thermostatOverload for impellor fan motor is tripping Dryer does not start. Display reads door Display reads dSFL. Dryer Sensor Circuit FailureThere is excessive vibration coming from the basket 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