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IMPORTANT TO INSTALLER
Child Safety Warning
Remove doors from discarded appliances to prevent child suffocation hazards.
LOCATION CONSIDERATIONS
Adequate Space and Airflow
Ensure sufficient room for loading, exhaust, and adequate make-up air for combustion.
Environmental Restrictions
Do not install or store in areas exposed to water, weather, or near flammable materials.
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
Closet Installation Requirements
No other fuel-burning appliances in closet. Door openings must provide 36 sq. in. of unobstructed airflow.
Closet Exhaust Requirement
Dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce fire risk in alcoves or closets.
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION
Mobile Home Standards Compliance
Installation must conform to Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards.
Mobile Home Anchoring and Air
Anchor dryer to floor and ensure at least 25 sq. in. of unobstructed make-up air.
Mobile Home Exhaust
Exhaust must terminate securely outside, using non-combustible materials, not beneath the home.
EXHAUSTING
Exhaust Duct Material Warning
Never use plastic or non-metal flexible duct; use only metal exhaust duct to prevent fire hazards.
Recommended Duct Size
Use minimum 4-inch diameter rigid aluminum or galvanized steel duct; avoid larger sizes.
Exhausting Prohibitions
Never exhaust dryer into walls, ceilings, crawl spaces, gas vents, or chimneys to prevent fire hazards.
Exhaust Hood Specifications
Use a swing-out damper hood with 12" clearance, opening downwards, and no screen.
Existing Exhaust System Checks
Verify system meets codes, uses metal duct, is clean, unobstructed, and damper works.
Non-Exhausted Lint Hazard
If not exhausted outside, fine lint is expelled; accumulations create a fire hazard and require frequent cleaning.
GAS REQUIREMENTS
Gas Type and Code Compliance
Use Natural or LP gas only. Installation must meet local codes and National Fuel Gas Code.
Gas Conversion and Supply
Convert for LP gas by a technician. Use 1/2" supply line reduced to 3/8" for the dryer.
Gas Shut-off Valve and Test Port
Install a manual gas shut-off valve within 6 feet and a 1/8" N.P.T. test gauge tapping.
Flexible Gas Line Restrictions
Do not re-use old flexible gas lines; use AGA/CGA certified lines with appropriate pipe joint compound.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
General Electrical Safety
Wiring and grounding must comply with National Electrical Code and local codes for safety.
Grounding Requirements
Dryer must be grounded to prevent electrical shock. Use proper grounding plug or wire.
Gas Dryer Electrical
Requires a grounded 120V, 60Hz AC service with a 15A fuse or circuit breaker.
Electric Dryer Electrical (US)
Requires 120/240V or 120/208V, 60Hz service with a 30A fuse/breaker. Use approved power cord.
Electric Dryer Electrical (Canada)
Requires 120/240V, 60Hz service with a 30A fuse/breaker. Power cord is attached.
INSTALLATION STEPS
Dryer Placement and Preparation
Move dryer to location, protect front during tipping, and remove shipping crate wires.
Leveling and Feet Installation
Loosen leveling nuts, install vinyl feet, and set dryer upright.
Gas Dryer Connection
Apply pipe compound/tape, connect gas supply with secure fittings, check for leaks with soap solution.
Electric Dryer Connection (US)
Connect to a 3-wire or 4-wire system per instructions, ensuring proper grounding and strain relief.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
3-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Connect neutral wire to center post, secure terminals, and tighten strain relief.
4-WIRE SYSTEM CONNECTIONS
Fold ground strap, connect neutral wire to center post, grounding wire to support, and power wires to outer posts.
DRYER LEVELING AND DOOR REVERSAL
Final Leveling Adjustment
Use a level to check dryer, adjust leveling legs, and tighten locking nuts.
Door Reversal Procedure
Unplug dryer, remove hinge covers/screws, detach door, transfer parts to opposite side, and reattach.
FINAL CHECK AND OPERATION
Pre-Operation Checks
Ensure gas, exhaust, and electrical connections are complete, dryer is plugged in and grounded.
Gas Burner Ignition Check
Check for burner ignition after 5 minutes; if not, turn off, wait, and check gas supply and exhaust for heat.
Final Installation Checklist
Verify grounding, ducting, level, vinyl feet, gas leaks (if applicable), and proper operation (heating, shutting off).
HOUSEHOLD INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES
Ventilation Accessories
List of vent hoods, pipes, elbows, plates, flexible ducts, clamps, and vent kits.
Conversion and Safety Kits
Includes gas conversion kits, anchor brackets, heating element kits, and grounding kits.
Power Cords
Available power cords of various lengths for 3-wire and 4-wire systems.
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