Location Requirements
The area in which the dryer is located must be
kept clear and free from combustible materials,
gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.
A dryer produces combustible lint so the area
around the dryer must be cleaned regularly to
keep it free of lint.
Alcove or Closet Installation
WARNING
The total ventilation area must be a minimum of 387cm
distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of
774cm
2
(120 sq. in.) of open area equally distributed. The openings must never be obstructed (a
louvered door with the minimum air opening is acceptable). Minimum installation clearances are
required but more clearance is recommended.
25mm (1")
25mm (1")
When installing a dryer in a closet/alcove it must be
exhausted to the outdoors. No other fuel burning appliance
can be installed in the same closet or alcove.
25mm (1")
min 50mm (2")
2
(60 sq. in.) of open area equally
minimum clearance
1430mm (56 /")
min 76mm (3")
total ventilation area
2
774cm
(120 in. sq.)
required
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