American Dryer Corp ID-170 installation manual Steam Dryers

STEAM DRYERS

Clean the steam coil fins. Suggest using compressed air and a vacuum cleaner with brush attachment.

NOTE: When cleaning steam coil fins, be careful not to bend the fins. If fins are bent,

straighten by using a fin comb, which is available from any local air conditioning supply house.

90 DAYS

Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas. Remove lint from the gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum clearer attachment.

Re-grease the two (2) bearings that support the impellor/fan shaft. Use Shell Alvania #2 grease or its equivalent. Impellor (fan/blower) shaft bearings should be lubricated using a #2 grease or its equivalent.

Check to make sure that the setscrews on the impellor/fan shaft bearings are tight.

Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas. Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.

NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning and/or touching the Hot Surface Ignitor (HSI).

Remove lint accumulation from inside

6 MONTHS

Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryers internal exhaust ducting.

NOTE: THE ACCUMULATION OF LINT IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.

NOTE: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR. CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BACK DRAFT DAMPERS IN THE EXHAUST DUCTWORK. INSPECT AND REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION, WHICH CAN CAUSE THE DAMPER TO BIND OR STICK.

NOTE: A back draft damper that is sticking partially closed can result in slow drying and shutdown of the heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.

NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinet(s), avoid using harsh abrasives. A product intended for the cleaning of appliances is recommended.

Check ALL V-belts for tightness and wear. Retighten, realign, or replace if required.

NOTE: V-belts should be replaced in matched sets (pairs).

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