Adjustments, Lubrication | American Dryer Corp AD-170 guide

6 MONTHS	Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer-furnished exhaust
	duct work system. Inspect exhaust back draft dampers to insure they
	are not binding. Inspect and remove ALL lint accumulation from in
	and around control box area, including coin acceptors. Clean lint
	accumulation from around tumbler wrapper area.

WARNING: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCT WORK CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

AS REQUIRED	In cleaning and care of the cabinet, avoid using harsh abrasives. A
	product intended for the cleaning of appliances is recommended.

B. Adjustments

SUGGESTED INTERVAL	FUNCTION
6 MONTHS	Motor and drive beltsshould be examined. Cracked or seriously frayed
	belts should be replaced. Tighten loose belts when necessary, and
	check belt alignment.
6 MONTHS	Complete operational check of controls and valves.
6 MONTHS	Complete operational check of ALL safety devices (door switches,
	sail switch, burner and lint chamber thermostats.)
12 MONTHS	Inspect bolts, nuts, screws, non-permanent gas connections, (unions,
	orifices, etc.) electrical terminals, and grounding connections.

C. Lubrication

Lubrication is necessary on the fan bearings (2) 50 & 60Hz steam models, and 50Hz gas models ONLY. This should be performed every 90 days.

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American Dryer Corp AD-170 service manual Adjustments, Lubrication

Contents

AD-170 AD-170 Retain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future ReferencePage For Your Safety Table of Contents Sail Switch Assembly Important Information Safety Precautions Cleaning Routine Maintenance Lubrication Adjustments Enclosure, Air Supply, and Exhaust Requirements Installation Requirements Electrical and Gas Requirements Operational Service Check Procedure Description of Parts Computer Panel AssemblyControl Box DSI Module Gas Models Only Drive Motor Gas Burner AssemblyBlower Motor and Impellor Hz Gas Models Only Blower Motor and Impellor 50Hz, 60Hz Steam & 50Hz Gas Idler Assembly Tumbler Bearing and Pulley ArrangementBasket Tumbler Main Door Switch Sail Switch Gas Models onlyHi-Limit Gas Models Only Lint Drawer Switch Automatic Reset ThermostatLint Drawer Steam Damper System Introduction Servicing Computer Controls To Replace Computer To Replace Keyboard Label Assembly To Replace Microprocessor Temperature Sensor Probe Page To Replace Main Burner Orifices To Replace Gas Valve see burner illustration on To 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 Adjust Sail Switch To Replace Sail Switch To Install New Main Door Glass To Replace Main Door Assembly To Replace Main Door Hinge Pad To Replace Front Panel To Replace Small Idler Pulley Pulleys To Replace Tumbler Pulley To Replace Motor Pulley To Replace Large Idler PulleyPage To Replace Tumbler Basket or Tumbler Basket Support Basket Alignment Lateral Side to Side Adjustment Important Never strike the shaft directly with a hammer To Replace Front Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing To Replace Front Basket Support Pillow Block Bearing Belt Tension Adjustment Basket to Idler To Replace Rear Idler Shaft Pillow Block BearingBelts See illustrations in section F Pulleys Belt Tension Adjustment Motor to Idler To Replace V-BeltsMotors To Replace Drive Motor Page Lint Drawer Assembly To Replace Lint Screen To Replace Lint Drawer SwitchImpellor Troubleshooting No display on computerComputer will not accept key pad entries Drive motor runs, burner is on, but basket will not turn Dryer will not start, but computer display indicators are on Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry Dryer operates, probe sparks, but gas does not flow Dryer is cycling on burner hi-limit safety thermostat Thermal overload for drive motor is trippingOverload for impellor fan motor is tripping Display reads dSFL. Dryer Sensor Circuit Failure Dryer does not start. Display reads doorThere is excessive vibration coming from the basket Electrical Trouble Shooting Diagnostic LED Display Failure Codes Phase 5 OPL System Diagnostics LED Display Indicators Page Page Cycle Status LED Display/Codes CY F LED Display Codes Fill Computer Logic and Wiring Diagram Fault CodesPage No Display Condition Page Blower motor does not operate, drive motor runs Door condition Microprocessor reads Dsfl Motor Plate High and Low Voltage Technical Information Information on the Data Label Data Label Contacting American Dryer Corporation ADC HOW to USE a Manometer Using a Manometer AD-170SE Tool List ADC450400 1- 02/27/98-50