Location Requirements; Electrical Requirements - Inglis IFR82000 Use & Care Manual

240 volt electric dryer
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A grounded electrical outlet located within 2 ft (61 cm) of
either side of the dryer. See "Electrical Requirements."
A sturdy floor to support the dryer weight (dryer and load) of
115 Ibs (52 kg). The combined weight of a companion
appliance should also be considered.
A level floor with a maximum slope of 1" (2.5 cm) under entire
dryer.
Do not operate your dryer at temperatures
below 45°F (7°C). At
lower temperatures,
the dryer might not shut off at the end of an
automatic cycle. Drying times can be extended.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will
be exposed to water and/or weather.
Check code requirements. Some codes limit, or do not permit,
installation of the dryer in garages, closets, mobile homes, or
sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
Installation
Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
open fully.
Dryer Dimensions
*Most installations require a minimum 51/2 '' (14.0 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbows. See "Venting
Requirements."
Minimum
installation
spacing for recessed area and closet
installation
The following dimensions shown are for the minimum spacing
allowed when the dryer is to be operated with, or without, the
Stack Kit. To purchase a Stack Kit, see "Assistance
or Service."
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
Spacing of 1" (2.5 cm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended
to reduce noise transfer.
For closet installation with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
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Mobile Home -Additional
Location Requirements
This dryer is suitable for mobile home installations.
The installation must conform to the Manufactured
Home
Construction
and Safety Standard CAN/CSA-Z240
MH.
Mobile home installations
require:
Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for
purchase from your dealer.
Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to
introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a
nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer
exhaust opening.

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