Clearance Requirements Installation In A Recess Or Closet - Frigidaire Dryer Servicing

Clearance Requirements
Installation in a Recess or Closet
1. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or
closet, MUST be exhausted out doors.
2. No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in
the same closet as the gas dryer.
3. The dryer needs the space around it for proper
ventilation. DO NOT install dryer in a closet with a
solid door.
4. Closet door ventilation required: A minimum of
120 square inches (774.2 cm²) of opening, equally
divided at the top and bottom of door, is required.
Openings should be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from
bottom and top of door. Openings are required to
be unobstructed when a door is installed. A
louvered door with equivalent air openings for the
full length of door is acceptable.
(See Figure 2-6 & 2-7)
IMPORTANT
DO NOT INSTALL THE DRYER:
1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside
weather conditions.
2. In an area where it will come in contact with
curtains, drapes, or anything that will obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air.
3. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a
maximum slope of 1 inch (2.54 cm).
Closet Door
Figure 2-6.
3"
(7.6cm)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
60 sq. in.
(387.1cm²)
3"
(7.6cm)
Section 2 Installation Information
MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR
Alcove 0" (0 cm) 0"(0 cm)* 0" (0 cm)
Under-
0" (0 cm) 0"(0 cm)* 0" (0 cm)
Counter
Closet 0" (0 cm) 0"(0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) 1" (2.54 cm)
* For other than straight back venting, a quick-turn 90°
dryer vent elbow (vented right or down in free-standing
dryer or right on pedestal-mounted dryer) must be
installed to achieve 0" (0 cm) installation.
0"
(0cm)
1"
2.54cm)
NOTE
To achieve an installation with 0" (0cm) clearance for
the back of the dryer (for other than straight back
venting), a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow must be
installed as described previously in this manual.
Figure 2-7.
TOP FRONT
n/a
n/a
0"
(0cm)
0"
(0cm)
2-7