Clothes Dryer User Manual

SECTION III

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Installation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state 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. 70-LATEST EDITION (National Electrical

Code) or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91

(Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General

Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION

(for Electrical Connections).

A. ENCLOSURE, AIR SUPPLY, AND EXHAUST REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: The following information is very brief and general. For detailed description, refer to the

Installation Manual supplied with the dryer (ADC PN 113328).

Bulkheads and partitions around the dryer should be made of noncombustible materials. (Refer to appropriate

installation manual for recommended distances and minimum allowances required.)

When the dryer is operating, it draws in room air, heats it, passes this air through the basket (tumbler), and

exhausts it out of the building. Therefore, the room air must be continually replenished from the outdoors. If the

make-up air is inadequate, drying time and drying efficiency will be adversely affected. Ignition problems and

sail switch “fluttering” problems on gas dryers may result, and you could have premature motor failure from

overheating. The air supply must be given careful consideration to ensure proper performance of each dryer.

IMPORTANT: Make-up air must be provided from a source free of dry cleaning solvent fumes.

Make-up air that is contaminated by dry cleaning solvent fumes will result in irreparable

damage to the motors and other dryer components.

Exhaust ductwork should be designed and installed by a competent technician. Improperly sized ductwork will

create excessive back pressure, which will result in slow drying, increased use of energy, and shutdown of the

burner by the airflow (sail) switch, burner hi-limit or lint chamber hi-heat protector thermostat. (Refer to

appropriate installation manual for more details.)

CAUTION: IMPROPERLY SIZED OR INSTALLED EXHAUST DUCTWORK CAN

CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.