American Dryer Corp. AD-385 User Manual
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G. GAS INFORMATION
It is your responsibility to have ALL plumbing connections made by a qualified professional to
assure that the gas plumbing installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or
codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL plumbing connections, materials, and workmanship must
conform to the applicable requirements of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1-LATEST
EDITION.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and/or
the requirements stipulated in this manual, can result in
personal injury and improper operation of the dryer.
The dryer and its individual shut-off valves must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa). The dryer
must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve
during any pressure test of the gas supply system at test pressures .equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5
kPa).
IMPORTANT: Failure to isolate or disconnect dryer from supply as noted
can cause irreparable damage to the gas valve VOIDING
THE WARRANTY.
WARNING: FIRE or EXPLOSION COULD RESULT.
1. Gas Supply
The gas dryer installation must meet the American National Standard...National Fuel GasCode
ANSI Z223.1-LATEST EDITION, as well as local codes and ordinances and must be done by a
qualified professional.
NOTE: Undersized gas piping will result in ignition problems, slow drying, increased
use of energy, and can create a safety hazard.
The dryer must be connected to the type of heat/gas indicated on the dryer label affixed behind the
right control box door. If this information does not agree with the type of gas available, DO NOT
operate the dryer Contact the distributor who sold the dryer or the ADC factory.
IMPORTANT: Any burner changes or conversions must be made by a
_______________ qualified professional.__________________________________
The input ratings shown on the dryer data label are for elevations up to 2,000 feet, unless elevation
requirements of over 2,000 feet were specified at the time the dryer order was placed with the fac
tory. The adjustment or conversion of dryers in the field for elevations over 2,000 feet are made by
changing each burner orifice. If this conversion is necessary, contact the distributor who sold the
dryer or contact the ADC factory.
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