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Installation
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Important Safety Instructions ........................... 2-3
Installation Requirements .............................. 4-10
Installation Instructions ................................11-14
Reversing Door ............................................15-16
Dryer
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Accessories ...................................................... 17
Notes .............................................................. 18
Français ........................................................... 19
Español ............................................................xx
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
All about the Installation of your Dryer TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Important Safety Instructions ......2-3 Accessories ............17 Installation Requirements ......4-10 Notes .............. 18 Installation Instructions ........11-14 Français ............19 Reversing Door ..........15-16 Español ............xx... -
Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fi re or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or loss of life. Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. - Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Installation Checklist Please read all instructions before using this dryer. Exhaust Venting Free-fl owing, clear of lint buildup 4 inch (102 mm) rigid or semi-rigid ducting of minimal length and turns Recognize safety symbols, words and labels ...
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Page 4: Installation Requirements
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Electrical system requirements 4-WIRE POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT (not supplied) NOTE 4-wire receptacle Because of potentially inconsistent voltage capabilities, (NEMA type 14-30R) the use of this dryer with power created by gas powered generators, solar powered generators, wind powered generators or any other generator other than the local The dryer MUST employ a 4-conductor power supply cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated at 240... - Page 5 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Gas supply requirements 5 A 1/8 inch (0.32 cm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible WARNING for test gauge connection, MUST be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to EXPLOSION HAZARD the dryer. Uncoated copper tubing will corrode when subjected to natural gas, causing gas leaks.
- Page 6 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Exhaust system requirements, continued WARNING MAXIMUM LENGTH of 4” (10.2 cm) Rigid Metal Duct FIRE HAZARD VENT HOOD TYPE A clothes dryer must be exhausted outdoors. Do not exhaust dryer into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an attic, (Preferred) a crawl space or any concealed space of a building.
- Page 7 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Exhaust system requirements, continued Install male fi ttings in correct direction: WARNING FIRE HAZARD Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other fl ammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the fl...
- Page 8 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Clearance requirements IMPORTANT MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm) SIDES REAR FRONT DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER: 6” 24” 1” 1 In an area exposed to dripping water or outside Alcove (2.5 cm) (15.2 cm) (61 cm) weather conditions. 6”...
- Page 9 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Dryer Dimensions 27” (68.6 cm) 48.6” (123.5 cm) to clear open door electrical 38.5” supply on (97.5 cm) rear of unit 44.2” (112 cm) gas supply 2.6” pipe on rear (6.5 cm) centerline of gas unit height for rear vent 3.7”...
- Page 10 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Grounding requirements - Electric dryer (USA) the plug MUST be plugged into an appropriate, copper WARNING wired receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. If in Improper grounding of the dryer may cause serious injury doubt, call a licensed electrician.
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Page 11: Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 3 wire cord 3-wire receptacle (NEMA type 10-30R) WARNING 30 AMP 30 AMP NEMA 10-30 NEMA 10-30 Neutral Neutral ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD (center wire) (center wire) Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death. - Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Electrical connection (non-Canada) - 4 wire cord 4-wire receptacle (NEMA type 14-30R) Neutral Neutral (WHITE wire) (WHITE wire) Ground Ground WARNING 30 AMP 30 AMP (GREEN wire) (GREEN wire) NEMA 14-30 NEMA 14-30 ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Failure to disconnect power source before servicing could result in personal injury or even death.
- Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Gas connection 1 Remove the shipping cap from gas pipe at the rear of 3 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line to allow the dryer. gas to fl ow through the pipe. Wait a few minutes for gas to move through the gas line.
- Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS General installation 1 Connect the exhaust duct to the outside exhaust system. Use of a 4” (102 mm) clamp (item A) is recommended to connect the dryer to the exhaust vent system. Use metal foil tape to seal all other joints. 2 Use a carpenter’s level to level your dryer front-to-back and side-to-side.
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Page 15: Reversing Door
REVERSING DOOR Your dryer is designed so the door swing may be reversed at any time without additional parts. Conversion is accomplished by transferring hinges and door strike to the opposite sides of the cabinet. Tools needed: 1 Be sure you have adequate swing area before WARNING reversing door. - Page 16 REVERSING DOOR 5 Remove the striker plate and the latch plate from the front 7 Grasping fi rmly the top of the door, position the door panel. near the door opening and align the top hinge hole to the top hole in the front panel door opening. Attach the upper hinge to the front panel with one screw.
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Page 17: Accessories
ACCESSORIES LP CONVERSION KIT CAUTION P/N HA004 Gas dryers intended for use in a location supplied with LP Failure to use accessories manufactured by (or approved must use a conversion kit prior to installation. by) the manufacturer could result in personal injury, property damage or damage to the dryer. -
Page 18: Notes
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