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Installation Procedures ______________
Installation should be performed by competent professional
in accordance with local, state, and country codes. In the
absence of these codes, the installation must conform to
applicable American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1-
LATEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA
NO. 70-LATEST EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in
Canada, the installation must conform to applicable
Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas)
or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Propane Gas) or LATEST
EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing) or
Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or
LATEST EDITION (for Electrical Connections).
Location Requirements ______________
Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to
local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such codes
or ordinances the location must conform with the National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LATEST EDITION, or in Canada,
the installation must conform to applicable Canadian
Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or
CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Propane Gas) or LATEST EDITION
(for General Installation and Gas Plumbing).
The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable
of supporting its weight. Carpeting must be removed from
the floor area that the dryer is to rest on.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as
noted in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements
section).
Clearance provisions must be made from combustible
construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer
Enclosure Requirements section).
Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for
servicing and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to
Dryer Enclosure Requirements section).
The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct
connection to the outside as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements section).
The dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust
venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements section).
IMPORTANT: The dryer should be located where a
minimum amount of exhaust ducting will be necessary.
The dryer must be installed with adequate clearance for air
openings into the combustion chamber.
CAUTION: This dryer produces combustible lint and
must be exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6 months,
inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any lint
buildup.
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be installed in a location/
environment, which the ambient temperature remains
between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).
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Unpacking / Setting Up _______________
Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and
optional shipping box) from the dryer.
IMPORTANT: Dryer must be transported and handled in
an upright position at all times.
The dryer can be moved to its final location while still
attached to the skid or with the skid removed. To remove
the skid from the dryer, locate and remove the 2 bolts
securing the base of the dryer to the wooden skid. One is
located at the center rear and the other is at the center front.
With the skid removed, use caution and assure all four
leveling legs are fully retracted, if the dryer is to be slid into
its final position.
Leveling Dryer
The dryer is equipped with 4 leveling legs, 1 at each corner
of the base. For optimum performance the dryer should be
level front-to-back and side-to-side.
Dryer Enclosure Requirements ______
Bulkheads
noncombustible material.
NOTE: Allowances must be made for opening the control
door.
A
The requirement to allow the door to open completely
is 33-inches (83.8 cm).
B
A minimum overhead clearance of 6-inches (15.24 cm)
is required.
C
Dryer should be positioned a minimum of 12-inches
(30.48 cm) away from the nearest obstruction.
24-inches (60.96 cm) is recommended for ease of
installation, maintenance, and service.
D
1/16" (1.5875 mm) minimum is required.
E
Flooring should be level or below dryer cabinet for ease
of removing panels during maintenance.
F
Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall, however
a 1/16" (1.5875 mm) minimum allowance must be
made for the opening and closing of the control door,
along with the removal of panels during maintenance.
American Dryer Corp.
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WFR 112807- 15
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