Sail Switch Assembly Gas Models only | American Dryer Corp ML-170

To Replace Lint Compartment Hi-Heat Protector (225º F [107º C]) Thermostat

This thermostat is part of the “sensor bracket assembly” and is secured to the underside of the tumbler (basket) wrapper in the lint compartment. As a safety device, this thermostat will open (shut off) the heating unit circuit if an excessive temperature occurs. The dryer motors will remain on, even if the thermostat is open.

IMPORTANT: UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should heat safety devices be disabled.

1. Disconnect electrical power to the dryer.

2. Remove lint drawer. Remove two (2) screws securing lint door and remove lint door.

3. Locate sensor bracket assembly and loosen the two (2) Phillips head screws securing bracket assembly to the tumbler (basket) wrapper.

NOTE: DO NOT remove the screws.

4. Remove bracket assembly by slightly sliding bracket towards the rear of the dryer and to the left.

5.Disconnect sensor bracket harness connector and remove bracket assembly from dryer.

6.Disconnect the two (2) “orange” wires from the thermostat.

7.Disassemble thermostat from bracket assembly by removing the two (2) mounting screws, washers, and nuts.

8.Reverse this procedure for installing a hi-heat protector thermostat.

9.Reestablish electrical power to the dryer.

D. SAIL SWITCH ASSEMBLY (Gas Models ONLY)

The sail switch is a heat circuit safety device which controls the burner circuit only. When the dryer is operating and there is proper airflow, the sail switch damper pulls in and closes the sail switch. Providing ALL the other heat-related circuits are functioning properly, ignition should now be established. If an improper airflow occurs, the sail switch damper will release, and the circuit will open.

To Replace Sail Switch

1.Discontinue electrical power to the dryer.

2.Remove the two (2) screws which hold the sail switch box cover to sail switch box.

3.Disconnect the two (2) or three (3) 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.

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American Dryer Corp ML-170, ML-145 service manual Sail Switch Assembly Gas Models only, To Replace Sail Switch

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 Electrical and GAS Requirements Installation RequirementsENCLOSURE, AIR SUPPLY, and Exhaust 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 Tumbler Basket Bearing and Pulley Arrangement Idler AssemblyBlower Motor and Impellor GAS and Steam Tumbler Basket Main Door SwitchSail Switch Gas Models only Lint Drawer Automatic Reset ThermostatHI-LIMIT Gas Models only 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 To Replace Gas Valve Refer to above burner illustration To Remove Flame Probe AssemblyIgnition Controls 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 To Replace Burner Hi-Limit Thermostat Gas Models Only To Replace HSI Hot Surface Ignition ModuleThermostats 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 To Replace Tumbler Basket Pulley To Replace Main Door Hinge BlocksPulleys To Replace Small Idler Pulley To Replace Large Idler Pulley To Replace Motor Pulley Tumbler Basket AssemblyTumbler Basket Alignment Vertical Up and Down Adjustment 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 Belts Refer to illustrations in section F Pulleys Belt Tension Adjustment Tumbler Basket to IdlerTo Replace Rear Idler Shaft Pillow Block Bearing 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 Thermal overload for drive motor is tripping Display is reading HotDryer operates but is taking too long to dry 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 HT1 Heat Output L.E.D. Indicator FAN Blower Output L.E.D. light emitting diode IndicatorAIR AIR JET Output L.E.D. Indicator Optional 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 only Ignition Attempt Failure GAS Models only Power 24 VAC is not Evident AT GAS ValveGAS/ELECTRIC only BURNER/OVEN Open HI-LIMIT Circuit 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