American Dryer Corp. AD-385 - Manual (Page 23)

2. ELECTRICAL SERVICE SPECIHCATIONS
a. Electric service
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be connected to the electrical supply shown on the data label
affixed to the dryer. In the case of 208 VAC or 240 VAC, the supply voltage must
match the electric service specifications of the data label exactly.
WARNING: 208 VAC and 240 VAC ARE NOT THE SAME. Any damage done to dryer compo­
nents due to improper voltage connections will automatically VOID THE WAR­
RANTY.
NOTE: On gas dryers, to convert from 208 VAC to 240 VAC (or vice versa), the Direct Spark
Ignition (DSI) transformer wiring must be changed. _____________________
b. Grounding
A ground (earth) connection must be provided and installed in accordance with state and local
codes. In the absence of these codes, grounding must conform to applicable requirements of the
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION). The ground connection
may be to a proven earth ground at the location service panel.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be grounded. A ground lug has been provided in the service box
for this purpose.
For added personal safety, when possible, it is suggested that a separate ground wire (no. 18
minimum) be connected from the ground connection of the dryer to a grounded cold water pipe. DO
NOT ground to a gas pipe or hot water pipe. The grounded cold water pipe must have metal to metal
connection all the way to electrical ground. If there are any nonmetallic interruptions, such as, a
meter, pump, plastic, rubber, or other insulating connectors, they must be jumped with no. 4 copper
wire and securely clamped to bare metal at both ends.
IMPORTANT: For personal safety and proper operation, the dryer must be grounded.
c. Electrical Connections
Electrical connections are made at motor contactor
( 1 phase models) or the power distribution block
in the service box at the rear, upper left corner
of the dryer. To gain access into the service box
the service box cover must be removed.
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