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American GXT Series Hand & Hair Dryers

Model 155-GXT8C - Surface Mounted, Automatic Hand Dryer

Why buy American Dryer?

This American Dryer 155-GXT8C surface mounted automatic hand dryer is the perfect choice when you are looking for affordability and functionality. This sleek commercial hand dryer is 2 - 3 times faster than conventional hand dryers and can save up to 95% versus paper towel usage. These dynamic dryers consume around 80% less electricity than competitive brands and are designed to provide years of trouble-free and maintenance-free operation.

The exterior of this GXT series hand dryer is constructed of a one-piece heavy duty, flame retardant chrome plated satin finish. The attractive exterior is easy to clean and vandal resistant. The powerful 5/8 HP motor features an automatic resetting thermal protector to ensure proper functioning of the unit. This hand dryer has an automatic sensor with a 100% solid state design that eliminates relay contact failures. The GXT8C turns off automatically after 80 seconds if hands or objects are not removed. This environmentally-friendly hand dryer operates in the black range for maximum life expectancy of the hand dryer. The cover is secured to the base with two tamper resistant screws and the blower air intake is shielded for increased vandal resistance.

American Dryer backs this American made product with a 5 year limited warranty that includes same day factory repair or part replacement.

Construction Features

• Cover – One-piece heavy duty, flame retardant ABS polymer with white finish. Optional one-piece 18 gauge steel cover finished with electrostatically applied, chip-resistant white epoxy finish (M), or chrome plated satin finish (C).
• Motor – Powerful series commutated through-flow discharge vacuum motor/blower with automatic resetting thermal protector. 5/8 HP, 20,000 RPM.
• Automatic Sensor – 100% solid state design eliminates relay contact failures. Microprocessor controlled infrared sensor turns dryer on when hands are under the air outlet. Dryer turns off when hands are removed. Override turns off in 80 seconds if hands are not removed.
• Heating Element – Constructed of NiChrome resistance wire with automatic resetting thermostat. Heating element operates in the black range for maximum life. Heating element is enclosed within blower housing and therefore inaccessible to vandals.
• Tamper Resistant – Two tamper resistant screws secure cover to steel base. Blower air intake is shielded for additional safety.

General Information on the 155-GXT8C Hand Dryer

• Dryer Placement - Dryers should be placed at least 2 feet apart and at least 12” from washbasin. Do not install dryer over washbasin. Automatic dryers should be at least 18” above any projection which may interfere with the operation of the automatic sensor.
• Dryer Installation - Hand dryers require a dedicated circuit (max. 20 amp) and must be properly grounded. One side of dryer should be mounted to stud. All surface mount dryers are provided with conduit entrances for both between wall and surface wiring.
• Recommended Quantity Estimation -

  Average traffic washroom..............1 dryer per 2 washbasins
  Heavy traffic washroom..................1 dryer per washbasin
  54” Bradley sink..............................4 dryers per sink

Warranty:  This top-of the-line model comes standard with a 10-year limited warranty