Excel Dryer ThinAir TA-ABS - Mounting Details, Cleaning, and Troubleshooting; Cleaning and Maintenance; Troubleshooting

EXCEL DRYER, INC 1.800.255.9235 EXCELDRYER.COM ADMIN@EXCELDRYER.COM
357 CHESTNUT STREET, EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 01028
3/2018
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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the
service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
CLEANING / MAINTENANCE
OUTSIDE: GentlywashCover(includingairinlet
holes) using a soft cloth or sponge and
a mild soap or detergent with lukewarm
water to loosen dirt and grime.
INSIDE: Excelrecommendsinspectingtheinside
of the dryer and cleaning as required at
leastonceperyear,orifperformance
diminishes.Heavierusage,oran
environmentthatcontainsexcessivelint,
dustorotherparticles,requiresmore
frequentcleaning.Lintontheairinlet,the
Pre-Filter,orotherinternalpartsofdryer
willreduceefciencyandshortenthelife
of the working parts.
TO CLEAN: Shutoffpowertodryeratservice
connection.UsestheTamper-Proof
Wrenchsuppliedandremovethe
Tamper-ProofBoltonbottomofcover
liftingupwardstoremovecoverfrom
base plate. Gently clean all parts using
asmall,softbrush.UnclipthePre-Filter,
rinsewithwateranddry.Re-install.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Dryer does not turn on
1.Checkpowertotheunitandconnections.Verifydryeris
receivingvoltageatTerminalBlock.
2. CheckREDserviceLEDlightforthefollowing:
Light is ON–PlacehandsunderSensor.Iflightstayson,
thenreplaceSensor.Iflightgoesoff,checktomakesure
wiringiscorrect.IfOK,checkwireconnectingtoMotor.
IfbothareOK,replaceMotor.
Light is OFF–Checkforloose,disconnectedorimproper
wiring(SeewiringschematicinsidedryerCover),orreplace
ControlAssembly.
Light is FLASHING–SeeerrorcodesinCODEchart.
SENSOR RANGE ADJUSTMENT: If dryer will not turn on,
stays on, or stops working, it may be mounted too close to
a counter or object and has gone into lockout. If relocating
appliance is not possible, adjust the range of the Sensor.
Turn off power to dryer then turn the range adjustment on
the Control Assembly counterclockwise towards L (-) low to
decrease Sensor range.
Dryer does not shut off
1. May be mounted too close to a counter or object (adjust
Sensor range).
2. Checkforloose,disconnectedorimproperwiring(Referto
wiringschematicafxedtoblowerhousing).
3. ReplaceControlAssembly.
MOUNTING DETAILS
Dryer does not always turn on, or turns on by itself
1. May be mounted too close to counter or object (adjust
Sensor range).
2. CheckforforeignmaterialonOpticalSensornexttoAirOutlet.
3. CheckforloosewiresonControlAssembly.
4. ReplaceControlAssembly.
Dryer heats up but no air comes out
1. CheckwireconnectiontoMotor.
2. ReplaceMotor.
Dryer blows only cold air
1. Checkheatsettingoncontrol.
2. CheckforlooseconnectionstoHeatingElement.
3. ReplaceHeatingElement.
Dryer has a loss of air volume
1. Checkmotorspeedsettingoncontrol.
2. CheckforslowrunningMotororburningsmell.
Ifso,replaceMotor.
3. CheckPre-Filterforlintbuildup.Cleanbyremoving
Pre-FilterandrinseinwarmwaterthendryPre-Filter
before reinstalling.