American Dryer Corp. 50 lb. Single Pocket MDG50V User Manual
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* 380, 400, and 416 volt dryers are built 4-wire only. Customer must contact factory to special order 3-wire systems.
IMPORTANT: Figures shown are for non-reversing models only. For reversing models contact the
factory.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electric supply shown on the data label that is
affixed to the left side panel area behind the top control (access) door. In the case of
208 VAC or 230/240 VAC, the supply voltage must match the electric service
specifications of the data label exactly.
IMPORTANT: The wire size must be properly sized to handle the related current.
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.
NOTE: Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes in specifications at any time without notice or
obligation.
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
CIRCUIT
BREAKER
60 Hz
50 Hz
120
1ш
2
12.0
---
20
208
1ш
2
7.4
---
15
230/240
1ш
2
6.5
4.9
15
208
3ш
3
3.0
---
15
230/240
3ш
3
3.1
3.6
15
380-400
3ш
4*
---
2.2
15
416
3ш
4*
---
2.3
15
460/480
3ш
3
2.1
---
15
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