LintGard Dryer Safety Monitor User Manual
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1. It requires no electricity or battery power to operate so you can enjoy years of trouble free operation while safely monitoring your dryers operation Important Notes Normal drying with a load of clothes in the drum and the dryer on a heat setting will lower the back pressure and produce inaccurate readings For best results be sure to check the True Back Pressure once a week by 1 cleaning the lint screen 2 select the fluff cycle or air only cycle no heat 3 run dryer with no clothes in drum Works on Dual Motor Dryers The vast majority of dryers utilize single motor technology However a very small percentage of high end dryers use dual motor technology The LintGard works on all types of dryers by testing True Back Pressure as stated above ae m Cap Plug Tube Vent Cap Connection r l _ _ _ _ i 7 Fill Valve Main E Reservoir Storage Reservoir Clear Sight Tube Zero Adjust Knob oll ET o ev V ted INSTALLATION Before you start Be sure your dryer vent system has been thoroughly cleaned from the back of the dryer to the outside termination hood We recommend using the LintEater Rotary Dryer Vent Cleaning System for professional results The LintEater has proven to be the leading dryer vent cleaning system We also recommend the use of All Metal venting either rigid or aluminum flex If you have white vinyl2. will need to clean your dryer s exhaust duct more often Cleaning should be performed when your initial clean reading increases by 1 to 2 inches of water column Example If your initial clean reading is 7 inches of water column consider cleaning the exhaust duct when the true back pressure reading reaches 8 to 9 inches of water column Again be sure to check the true back pressure readings once a week Gardus INC QUESTION What if monitor reading is Zero or oil does not move up Sight Tube when dryer is running What if oil does not reach zero on scale and the knob is fully adjusted in What precautions should take if I relocate the When moving the LintGard to another location be sure to follow the steps below monitor before removing unit from wall 1 Remove Vent Cap on top of monitor by prying up with small screwdriver 2 Remove clear tube from port on side of unit 3 Connect a short piece of tubing from port on side of unit to port on top of unit This will contain the gage oil and prevent spillage J 889 gt gt Ny 8 7 Z Limited Warranty The LintGard is to be used only as a gage to determine back pressure in dryer vent systems caused by lint build up or other restrictions Its only purpose is to provide a visual guide to help determine when the dryer exhaust duct should be cleaned The LintGard and all components are warranted for a period of one year
3. Gardus LintGard Dryer Safety Monitor Helps Keep Your Dryer Working Safely amp Efficiently Thank you for purchasing the LintGard Dryer Safety Monitor The LintGard utilizes proven technology to accurately detect the back pressure in your dryer duct caused by lint build up Unlike other monitors that can produce false readings the LintGard produces exact pressure readings for optimum dryer safety amp efficiency Please read all installation and operating instructions before use LintGard Dryer Safety se ite oa Dryer Fires The USFA U S Fire Administration found that clothes dryer fires account for about 15 600 structure fires 15 deaths and 400 injuries annually Failure to clean is the leading factor contributing to clothes dryer fires in residential buildings LintGard helps to ensure home safety and reduce energy costs by taking the guess work out of knowing when to clean your dryer vent Here s How the LintGard Works Over time lint builds up in your dryer vent system causing reduced airflow and increased back pressure This reduced air flow results in longer drying times higher utility costs and an increased risk of a dryer fire The LintGard measures the back pressure caused by lint build up in your dryer duct As the pressure increases the gage oil moves up the scale measured in inches of water column Once the oil moves into the yellow or red zone it s time to clean your dryer vent
4. from date of purchase Should any part fail due to a manufacturing defect return the defective part to Gardus Inc and we will repair or replace it free of charge once the unit is confirmed to be defective Please call 203 985 0208 for a return authorization number prior to returning any item The terms of this warranty shall not exceed the replacement cost of the LintGard Gardus Inc does not warranty failure of any part due to operator error Be sure to read all installation and operating instructions before use Gardus Inc and any of its subsidiaries accept no liability for property damage or personal injury due to the operation or failure of the LintGard and accessories This is the full extent of the warranty made by Gardus Inc All implied warranties are hereby excluded I Mniw wiwini AAAA AWW WWNWNNHNNNNWHNHyw ny w CAUTION RED GAGE OIL 0 826 SPECIFIC GRAVITY gt Avoid contact with red gage oil contained within the LintGard monitor If contact with skin occurs wash with soap and water Mild eye irritant If contact occurs flush eyes with water Get medical attention If swallowed do not induce vomiting Get medical attention Keep Out of Reach of Children MADE IN CHINA
5. in duct close to dryer as shown within 12 inches from back of dryer Install Ventlap on top of vent for horizontal installations Needle nose pliers work best for making hole in aluminum flex by twisting pliers back amp forth while applying slight pressure Note Be sure hole does not interfere with reconnection of exhaust duct to back of dryer 3 Install VentTap fitting through vent place felt washer on outside of vent then plastic washer Tighten nut securely 4 Press tubing onto Ventlap fitting Step 3 Connect Clear Tube to LintGard Monitor 1 Extend the clear tubing up to the port on the side of the LintGard monitor Trim length of tubing to eliminate any sag in tubing see Figure 1 This prevents condensation from building up in the tubing which may cause the tube to become blocked or restricted Before trimming tube be sure to leave enough length to connect to port 2 Hold monitor firmly while pressing tube onto port Use a circular motion while pressing tube onto port Important Note The LintGard must be mounted at least 2 feet away from VentTap fitting Vent Tap 2 ft Minimum Fitting OPERATING THE LINTGARD 1 Be sure dryer exhaust duct has been thoroughly cleaned and any repairs made to eliminate restrictions in venting system FIGURE 1 2 Clean lint screen Incorrect 3 Select Fluff cycle or Air Only cycle on dryer no heat 4 Run dryer with No Clothes in drum 5 Reco
6. or foil flex attached to your dryer we strongly recommend you take this opportunity to replace it with All Metal venting Step 1 Mounting the LintGard Monitor to the wall 1 Choose a visible location on the back wall above dryer or on the side wall near dryer if space is limited on back wall Note The LintGard monitor must be mounted at least 2 feet away from Ventlap fitting 2 Install screw in top hole of monitor until snug Do Not Tighten 3 Level monitor by centering bubble between lines on level vial 4 Install second screw in center of bottom hole Tighten mounting screws while holding monitor level Re level if necessary 5 Fill Main Reservoir by Loosen Cap Plug 1 turns by turning counterclockwise O Open Fill Valve by turning counterclockwise U 2 full turns Oil will flow from Storage Reservoir to Main Reservoir Note If oil does not appear in Clear Sight Tube loosen plug more Close Fill Valve when gage oil stops rising in Clear Sight Tube Tighten securely by hand Close Cap Plug Tighten securely by hand 6 Use Zero Adjust Knob to fine adjust oil level to zero Turn knob Counter Clockwise U to Decrease oil level in Clear Sight Tube Turn knob Clockwise to Increase oil level Step 2 Attach Ventlap Fitting 1 Disconnect dryer duct from back of dryer 2 Use pointed object or 5 16 drill bit to make hole
7. rd the reading in the back pressure log at back of manual Be sure to record the date as well This will help determine the average time intervals between cleanings 6 Mark reading on clear gage tube using a ball point pen or fine tip marker T Check true back pressure readings once a week by repeating steps 2 through 4 Important Notes 1 Readings during normal dryer use are Not true back pressure readings and should not be used to determine when the vent system needs to be cleaned since the back pressure in the exhaust duct is affected lowered by heat from dryer and clothes in drum 2 Only true back pressure readings should be used for monitoring lint build up 3 It is normal for the red gage oil to pulsate up and down slightly in clear gage tube during normal use This is due to the weight of the clothes in the drum slowing the drum and motor as it rotates This same motor also spins the blower therefore the blower slows and speeds up at the same rate as the drum resulting in changing back pressure th When to clean your dryer exhaust duct Normal initial clean readings are in the range of 1 6 inches of water column If your clean reading is within this range consider cleaning as the true back pressure readings rise into the yellow zone Cleaning should be completed before reaching the red zone If your initial clean reading is above 6 inches of water column you
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