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Installation
Instructions
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION
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WARNING-
TO REDUCE
THE RISK
OF
FIRE,
ELECrRICAL
SHOCK,
AND
PERSONAL
INJURY:
• DO
NOT
USE
AN EXTENSION
CORD
OR AN
ADAPTER
PLUG
WITH
THIS
APPLIANCE.
Dryer
must be electrically
grounded
in accordance
with
local codes
and ordinances,
or in the absence
of local
codes,
in accordance
with the NATIONAI,
ELECTRI-
CAL CODE,
ANSIiNFPA
NO.
70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance
nmst be supplied
with 120V, 60Hz, and connected
to a properly
grounded
branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-
amp circuit breaker or time-delay
tuse. If eleclricat supply provid
ed does not meet the above specifications,
it is recommended
that
a licensed electrician
install an approved
outlet.
WARNING
- THIS
DRYER
IS EQUIPPED
A THREE-PRONG
(GROUNDING)
PLUG
FOR
YOUR
PROTECTION
AGAINST
SHOCK
HAZARD
AND
SHOULD
BE PLUGGED
DIRECTLY
INTO
A PROPERLY
GROUNDED
THREE-PRONG
RECEPTACLE.
DO NOT
CUT
OR REMOVE
THE
GROUNDING
PRONG
FROM
THIS
PLUG.
ENSURE
PROPER GROUND
EXISTS
BEFORE USE.
IFLOCAL CODES P ERMIT,
ANEXTERNAL GROUND W IRE
(NOT PROVIDED),
WHICH MEETS
LOCAL C ODES, MAYBE ADDED
BYATTACHING TOTHEGREEN
GROUND S CREW ONTHE REAR
OFTHE DRYER, ANDTOAGROUNDED
METAL C OLD WATER PIPE OR OTHER
ESTABLISHED
GROUND.
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EXHAUST
INFORMATION
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WARNING-
USE ONLY METAL
4-IN. DUCT.
DO NOT
USE DUCT
LONGER
THAN
SPECIFIED
IN THE
EXHAUST
LENGTH
TABLE.
Exhaust longer than specified wilt:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate
lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust
installation
is your responsibility.
Problems
due to incorrect
installation
are not covered
by the warranty.
The MAXIMUM
ALLOWABLE
length of the exhaust system
depends
upon the type of duct, number
of turns, the type of
exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions
noted below. Boih
rigid and flexible metal duct are shown in the table below.
EXHAUST
LENGTH
RECOMMENDED
MAXIMUM
LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
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-4;
"_] 4" i"4--
No. of 90 °
Rigid
Flexible
Elbows
Metal
Metal
0
90 Feet
55 Feet
t
60 Feet
40 Feet
2
45 Feet
30 Feet
3
35 Feet
20 Feet
If
using flexible
metal
duct,
please
refer
to
page
6,
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
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"4--2-1/2"
Rigid
Flexible
Metal
Metal
60 Feet
45 Feet
45 Feet
30 Feet
35 Feet
20 Feet
25 Feet
....t 5 Feet
EXHAUST
SYSTEM
CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALl 2AP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or
other wildlife.
• %rmination should present minimal resistance to 1he exhaust air flow
and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or any other
obstruction with the opening pointed down,
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must be equivalent to a
4in. dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air flow, prevention of
back drafts, and maintenance required to prevent clogging.
SEPARATION
OF TURNS
For besl perlbrmance,
separate all turns by al: least 4 ft. of' straight duct,
including
distance between
last turn and dampened
wall cap.
TURNS C £HER THAN 90 °
• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.
• Two 45 `=turns should be treated as one 90 ° turn.
• Each turn over 15" should be treated as one 90 ° turn.
SEALING OF JOINTS
• All ioh3tsshould be fight to avoid leaks. The nmle end of each section of
duct must point away froln the
dryer,
• Do not assembb the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct.
They will serw_ as a collection point f.r lint.
• Duct joints should be made air and moistureqighi by wrapping the
overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Itorizenta] runs should slope down towards outdoors 1/2 inch per toot,
INSULATION
• Du<t work that runs threugh
an mJ3ea_ed area or is uear air conditioning
should be insulated
to >,&ace condensation
and lint build up.
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