ADC AD-115ES - Manual (Page 22)

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IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and the requirements stipulated in
this manual, can result in personal injury or component failure.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE WARRANTY.
Each dryer should be connected to an independently protected branch circuit. The dryer must be connected
with copper wire only. DO NOT use aluminum wire; it could create a fire hazard. The copper
conductor wire and cable must be of proper ampacity and insulation, in accordance with electric codes for
making ALL service connections.
NOTE: The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.
2. Electrical Service Specifications
* AWG Stranded Wire Type; size wire as per National Electrical Code or local codes. (Motor lead wire is recommended.) 12/10/08
** 3-Wire is available.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label. In the
case of 208 VAC or 230/240 VAC, the supply voltage must match the electric service
specifications of the data label exactly.
WARNING: 208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryer
components due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE
WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: 380, 400, and 416 volt dryers are built 4-wire only. Customer must contact the
factory to special order 3-wire systems.
NOTE: ADC reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
Reversing, 3ø Motor (Gas and Steam)
ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIFICATIONS (PER DRYER)
IMPORTANT:
NOTES: A.
B.
C.
208 VAC AND 230/240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. When ordering, specify exact voltage.
When fuses are used they must be dual element, time delay, current limiting, class RK1 or RK5 ONLY.
Calculate/determine correct fuse value, by applying either local and/or National Electrical Codes to listed
appliance amp draw data.
Circuit breakers are thermal-magnetic (industrial) motor curve type ONLY. For others, calculate/verify
correct breaker size according to appliance amp draw rating and type of breaker used.
Circuit breakers for 3-phase (3Ø) dryers must be 3-pole type.
SERVICE
VOLTAGE
PHASE
WIRE
SERVICE
APPROX.
AMP DRAW
MINIMUM
WIRE SIZE
FUSING
CIRCUIT
BREAKER Dual Element
Time Delay 60 Hz 50 Hz
208 3ш 3 14.5 — * 20 20
230 3ш 3 — 16.0 * 25 25
240 3ш 3 14.6 — * 20 20
380 3ш 4** — 8.7 * 15 15
400 3ш 4** — 8.5 * 15 15
416 3ш 4** — 9.0 * 15 15
460-480 3ш 3 7.8 — * 15 15
575 3ш 3 5.8 — * 15 15