American Dryer Corp. Gas- DSI/Steam ML-82 II - Manual (Page 42)

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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 the fins are bent, straighten by
using a fin comb, which is available from any local air conditioning supply house.
90 DAYS
1. Remove lint from around basket (tumbler), drive motors, and surrounding areas.
2. Remove lint from gas valve burner area with a dusting brush or vacuum cleaner attachment.
3. Clean any lint accumulation in and around both the blower and drive motor casing openings.
EVERY 6 MONTHS
Inspect and remove lint accumulation in customer furnished exhaust ductwork system and from dryer’s 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 shut down of
heat circuit safety switches or thermostats.
NOTE: When cleaning the dryer cabinets, 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 setscrews), nonpermanent gas connections (unions, shutoff valves, orifices,
and grounding 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 switches, lint drawer switch, sail switch,
burner and hi-limit thermostats).