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- Page 1 MLG-45PDB Installation Manual Stack Dryer RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No. 113489 - 5 (W10185535)
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Page 2: Dryer Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”... -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell. Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA. For more information, contact your gas supplier. If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions. In the State of Massachusetts, the following installation instructions apply: I Installations and repairs must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the State of Massachusetts. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Important Information ________________ IMPORTANT: A means of restraint must be used to prevent straining of the gas supply when the dryer is moved. An external means of power removal (disconnect device) must be provided by the installer. “Caution: Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. -
Page 5: Specifications
Specifications _______________________________________________________________________ MAXIMUM CAPACITY (DRY WEIGHT) PER POCKET TUMBLER DIAMETER TUMBLER DEPTH TUMBLER VOLUME PER POCKET TUMBLER/DRIVE MOTOR PER POCKET BLOWER/FAN MOTOR PER POCKET DOOR OPENING (DIAMETER) DOOR SILL HEIGHT TOP POCKET / BOTTOM POCKET DRYERS PER 20’/40’ CONTAINER DRYERS PER 48’/53’ TRUCK VOLTAGE AVAILABLE APPROXIMATE NET WEIGHT APPROXIMATE SHIPPING WEIGHT... -
Page 6: Installation Procedures
Installation Procedures _______________ WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people and mechanical equipment to lift, move and install dryer. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 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. -
Page 7: Dryer Enclosure Requirements
Dryer Enclosure Requirements _______ The requirement to allow the dryer door to open completely is 33.5-inches (85.1 cm). A minimum overhead clearance of 12-inches (30.48 cm) is required. 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. - Page 8 As per the National Fuel Gas Code, “Exhaust ducts for type 2 clothes dryers shall be constructed of sheet metal or other noncombustible material. Such ducts shall be equivalent in strength and corrosion resistance to ducts made of galvanized sheet steel not less than 26 gauge (0.0195-inches [0.50 mm]) thick.”...
- Page 9 Single Dryer Venting without Transition Piece A = 20 feet (6.10 meters) B = 8-inches (20.32 cm) The length of the ductwork from the dryer to the outside exhaust outlet must not exceed 20 feet (6.09 meters). The minimum diameter of this ductwork must be at least 8-inches (20.32 cm) when each pocket/tumbler is vented individually and 10-inches (25.4 cm) when both pockets/tumblers are combined.
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Page 10: Electrical Information
Electrical Information _________________ Electrical Requirements All electrical connections must be made by a properly licensed and competent electrician. This is to ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and conforms to local, state, and national regulations or codes of the country of destination. In the absence of such codes, all electrical connections, materials, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA NO. -
Page 11: Gas Information
Insert the wiring from the two 120 volt 15 amp circuits (one for top tumbler and one for bottom tumbler) into the strain reliefs. Determine the top pocket electrical connections by checking wire label, which will be marked “top”. Connect wiring from 120 volt 15 amp circuit to top pocket wiring as described in the following illustration (black to black, white to white and green to chassis ground wire). -
Page 12: Gas Connections
The input ratings shown on the data label are for elevations up to 2,000 feet (610 meters), unless elevation requirements of over 2,000 feet (610 meters) were specified at the time the dryer order was placed with the factory. The adjustment or conversion of dryers in the field for elevations over 2,000 feet (610 meters) is made by changing each burner orifice. -
Page 13: Preoperational Test
Preoperational Test ___________________ All dryers are thoroughly tested and inspected before leaving the factory. However, a preoperational test should be performed before the dryer is publicly used. It is possible that adjustments have changed in transit or due to marginal location (installation) conditions. -
Page 14: Adjustments
Suggested Cleaning Schedule WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. Every Third or Fourth Load Clean the lint screen every third or fourth load. A clogged lint screen will cause poor dryer performance.
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