American Dryer Corp. AD-385 - Manual (Page 22)

10. The outside of the duct work must be protected from the weather. A 90“ elbow must be used for a
horizontal run and when vertically through a roof by using a 180“ turn to point the opening
downward. Distance between the exhaust duct and the nearest obstruction (i.e., roof or ground)
must be twice the diameter of the duct.
11. DO NOT use screens or caps on the outside opening of the exhaust duct work.
12. Exhaust back pressure measured by a manometer at the dryer exhaust duct area must not exceed
0. 3 inches of water column.
13. When common ducting is used, the duct work connection between each dryer and the common
duct must be 10 inches.
F. ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
1. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
It is your responsibility to have ail electrical connections made by a properly licensed and
competent electrician to assure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms with
local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL electrical connections,
material, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National
Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO.70-LATEST EDITION..
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances, and / or the
requirements stipulated in this manual can result in personal
injury or component failure.
NOTE: Component failure due to improper installation will VOID THE
wa EMNTY._______________________________________________________________
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 which could cause a fire hazard. The copper conductor wire/cable must be
of proper ampicity and insulation in accordance with electric codes for making
all service connections.
NOTE: The use of aluminum wire will VOID THE WARRANTY.
IMPORTANT: Grounding, must conform to applicable requirements of the national electric
code.
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