Adjustments, Lubrication | American Dryer Corp ML-170, ML-145

NOTE: To prevent damage, avoid cleaning and/or touching ignitor/flame-probe assembly.

Remove lint accumulation from inside control box and at rear area behind control box.

6 MONTHS

Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust duct work system and from dryer’s internal exhaust ducting.

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

WARNING: DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION and VENTILATION AIR.

CHECK CUSTOMER FURNISHED BACK DRAFT DAMPER IN EXHAUST DUCT WORK. INSPECT and REMOVE ANY LINT ACCUMULATION WHICH CAN CAUSE DAMPER TO BIND or STICK.

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

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

B. ADJUSTMENTS

7 DAYS AFTER INSTALLATION and EVERY 6 MONTHS THEREAFTER

Inspect bolts, nuts, screws, (bearing set screws), nonpermanent gas connections (unions, shut-off valves, orifices, and ground connections). Motor and drive belts should be examined. Cracked or seriously frayed belts should be replaced. Tighten loose V-belts when necessary. Complete operational check of controls and valves. Complete operational check of ALL safety devices (door switch, lint drawer switch, sail switch, burner, and hi-limit thermostats).

C. LUBRICATION

The motor bearings, idler bearings...and under normal/most conditions the tumbler bearings are permanently lubricated. It is physically possible to re-lubricate the tumbler bearings if you choose to do so even though this practice is not necessary. Use Shell Alvania #3 or its equivalent. The tumbler bearings used in the dryer do not have a great fitting. Provisions are made in the bearing housing for the addition of a grease fitting which can be obtained elsewhere.

The impellor (fan) shaft bearings should be lubricated every three (3) months.

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American Dryer Corp ML-170, ML-145 service manual Adjustments, Lubrication

Contents

ML-145 / ML-170 American Dryer Corporation Retain This Manual In a Safe Place For Future Reference For Your Safety Page Table of Content Section Technical Information Safety Precautions Important Information Standards Routine Maintenance Cleaning Adjustments Lubrication ENCLOSURE, AIR SUPPLY, and Exhaust Requirements Installation RequirementsElectrical and GAS Requirements Operational Service Check Procedure Gas 10.5 inches water column 26.1 mb Control Panel NON-MICROPROCESSOR Description of PartsControl Panel Microprocessor Control BOX Gas Models only GAS Burner AssemblyHSI HOT Surface Ignition Module Drive Motor Blower Motor and Impellor GAS and Steam Idler AssemblyTumbler Basket Bearing and Pulley Arrangement Sail Switch Gas Models only Main Door SwitchTumbler Basket HI-LIMIT Gas Models only Automatic Reset ThermostatLint Drawer Steam Damper System Lint Drawer SwitchTemperature Sensor Bracket NON-COMPUTER Compressed AIR Requirements Computer Controls ServicingIntroduction To Replace Computer To Replace Keyboard Touchpad Label Assembly To Replace Microprocessor Temperature Sensor Probe Ignition Controls To Remove Flame Probe AssemblyTo Replace Gas Valve Refer to above burner illustration To Test and Adjust Gas Water Column Pressure To Replace Main Burner Orifices To Convert from Natural Gas to L.P. Gas To Replace Burner Tubes Thermostats To Replace HSI Hot Surface Ignition ModuleTo Replace Burner Hi-Limit Thermostat Gas Models Only Sail Switch Assembly Gas Models only To Replace Sail Switch To Adjust Sail Switch To Replace Main Door Assembly To Install New Main Door Glass To Replace Front Panel Pulleys To Replace Main Door Hinge BlocksTo Replace Tumbler Basket Pulley To Replace Small Idler Pulley To Replace Large Idler Pulley Tumbler Basket Alignment Vertical Up and Down Adjustment Tumbler Basket AssemblyTo Replace Motor Pulley Tumbler Basket Alignment Lateral Side to Side Adjustment To Replace Tumbler Basket or Tumbler Basket Support Important Never strike the shaft directly with a hammer To Replace Front Tumbler Basket Support Pillow Block Bearing To Replace Front Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing To Replace Rear Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing Belt Tension Adjustment Tumbler Basket to IdlerBelts Refer to illustrations in section F Pulleys Motors Belt Tension Adjustment Motor to IdlerTo Replace V-Belts To Replace Drive Motor Impellor Lint Drawer Assembly To Replace Lint Screen To Replace Lint Drawer Switch Troubleshooting Computer will not accept keyboard touchpad entries Display is reading Rotation Sensor Fail Display is reading no Airflow Display is reading Burner Safety Fail Display is reading Sail Switch FailDisplay is reading Drum Safety Fail Display is reading No Heat Display is reading Main Door Display is reading Burner Control FailureDisplay is reading Burner Flame Failure Display is reading Lint Door Dryer operates but is taking too long to dry Display is reading HotThermal overload for drive motor is tripping Overload for impellor fan motor is tripping There is excessive vibration coming from the tumbler basket Electrical Troubleshooting Phase 6 OPL System Diagnostics Diagnostic L.E.D. light emitting diode Display Failure CodesPage E.D. light emitting diode Display Indicators E.D. Display Indicator Number E.D. Display Indicator Number AIR AIR JET Output L.E.D. Indicator Optional FAN Blower Output L.E.D. light emitting diode IndicatorHT1 Heat Output L.E.D. Indicator Main Main Door Input L.E.D. Indicator Fuse Main Fuse Input L.E.D. IndicatorLint Lint Door Input L.E.D. Indicator Drum Tumbler Basket HI-LIMIT Input L.E.D. Indicator Flame bURNER Control Fail Input L.E.D. Indicator Power Supply Input L.E.D. Indicator D. DISPLAY/CODES E.D. Display Operating Status Phase 6 OPL Microprocessor L.E.D. Displays E.D. Codes 1. Display Codes ALL REV GAS/ELECTRIC only BURNER/OVEN Open HI-LIMIT Circuit GAS Models only Power 24 VAC is not Evident AT GAS ValveGAS only Ignition Attempt Failure Computer Logic and Wiring Diagram No Display Condition Blower motor does not operate, drive motor runs No Heat Drive and Blower Motors Run Gas Models No Heat Drive and Blower Motors Run Steam Models Door Condition Technical Information Motor Plate High and LOW Voltage Data Label Information on the Data Label Using a Manometer How to Use a Manometer ML-170 Tool List ADC 450429 1- 02/18/00-25