Mobile Home Installation - Maytag MDE2400AZW Installation Instructions Manual

MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
The installation of the dryer in mobile homes must conform to the Manufactured Home
Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 {formerly the Federal standard
for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD (Part 280), 1975} for the United
States,) or CSA Standards Z240 (for Canada). When installing a dryer in a mobile home,
provisions for anchoring the dryer to the floor must be made. An anchor bracket kit is
available with instructions (see Accessories). Locate in an area that has adequate make up
air. A minimum of 60 in 2 (152.5 cm 2) of unobstructed opening is required. All mobile home
installations must be exhausted to the outside with the exhaust duct termination securely
fastened to the mobile home structure, using materials that will not support combustion. The
exhaust duct may not terminate beneath the mobile home. See the section on exhausting for
more information.
EXHAUSTING
Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amounts of lint and moisture from being blown
into the room.
In the United States:
• Electric dryers located in a confined area such as a bedroom, bathroom, or closet must be
exhausted to the outside.
° Electric dryers not located in a confined area may be exhausted to the inside (see nonexhausted
installations.
In Canada:
• All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
Outside the U.S. and Canada:
• Refer to local codes.
I-&WARNING WARNING - plastic or nonmetal flexible duct presents a potential fire hazard.
NEVER USE PLASTIC OR NONMETAL FLEXIBLE DUCT.
tf your existing ductwork is plastic, nonmetal or combustible, replace it with metal. Use only metal
exhaust duct that will not support combustion to insure the containment of exhaust air, heat and lint.
DUCTING
• Use A
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Of 4-inch (10.2 Cm) Diameter Rigid Aluminum Or Rigid Galvanized Steel
Duct.
Do not use smaller duct.
Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can result in increased lint accumulation. Lint
accumulation should be cleaned regularly.
If flexible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. Do not use
flexible duct with a thin foil wall. Serious blockage can result if flexible metal duct is bent too
sharp.
Never install any type of flexible duct in walls, ceilings or other concealed spaces.
Keep exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
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