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Installation Instructions State of California Proposition 65 Warnings: The California Safe Drinking Water ard Toxic Enforcement Act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warm of anticipate exposure to such substances. This chiropractic contains ene or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or Je] other reproductive harm.
Installation Instructions REQUIREMENTS FOR ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION WARNING Bly Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors, such os gasoline, away from dryer Place dryer at least 18” 146 cr) above the floor for a garage installation. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire. MINIMUM CLEARANCE OTHER THAN ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for gir opening are: 0” both sides, 1” front and 3 rear.
Installation Instructions CONNECTING INLET HOSES CONNECTING INLET HOSES {on some models) To produce steam, the dryer must connect fo the cold water supply. Since the washer must also connect to the cold water, a “Y” connector is inserted to allow both inlet hoses to make that connection at the same time. NOTE: Use the new inlet hoses provided; never use old hoses. 1. Turn the cold water faucet off. Remove the washer inlet hose from the washer fill valve connector {cold). 2.
Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER TOOLS YOU WILL NEED 1107 Adjustable wrenches (2) screwdriver Cem Knievel O Slip-joint pliers MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED 4” dia metal elbow 04" dia, UL-listed flexible metal duct 1) {if needed) 3 Pipe compound or FEET tape O Gloves I Ci Flexible gas line Soap solution for connector leak detection Exhaust hood [Duct clamps {2} or Spring clamps 2) OQ Sobriety glasses 4” dia.
Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER {cont.) GAS REQUIREMENTS A WARNING We Explosion Howard « Use anew CSA International approved flexible gus supply line. Never reuse old flexible connectors. « install a shut-off valve. + Securely tighten all gas connections. « if connected to LP gas, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 13” water column.
Installation Instructions CONNECTING THE DRYER TO THE GAS SUPPLY Install a female 3/8” NPT elbow at the end of the dryer gas inlet, Install a 3/8" flare union adapter to the female elbow. IMPORTANT: Use a pipe wrench to securely hold on to the end of the dryer gas inlet to prevent twisting the inlet. NOTE: Apply pipe compound or FEET tape to the threads of the adapter and dryer gas inlet.
Installation Instructions CONNECTING A GAS DRYER {cont.) TEST FOR LEAKS Never use an open flame to test for gas leaks. Check oll connections for leaks with copy solution or equivalent Apply a soap solution. The leak test solution must not contain ammonia, which could cause damage to the brass fittings. if leaks are found, close the valve, re tighten the joint and respect the soap test.
Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER Te B Fire Hazard This dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust vent. Use only 4” rigid metal or UL-LISTED transition duct fo connect the dryer to the home exhaust duct. BO NOT use a plastic vent. BO NOT exhaust into o chimney, kitchen exhaust, gus vent, wall, ceiling, attic, crawl scope, or concealed space of a building. BO NOT install a screen in or aver the exhaust duct.
Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER {cont.} *DO cut duct as short as possible and install straight into wall. *D0O use elbows when TINS Ore necessary. yy" *DO NOT bend » DO NOT use «DO NOT DO NOT my or collapse + excessive crush duct ¢ set dryer = : ducting. Use exhaust ageist the on duct, elbows if turns length. Cut wall. ba are Necessary. duct as short as possible.
Installation Instructions EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST HOOD OR WALL CAP + Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife. » Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust airflow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging. + Wall cops must be installed at list 12” above ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
Installation Instructions SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING Fire Hazard Close the back opening with cover plate (Kit WELMA454), Disconnect dryer from electrical supply. Wear gloves and arm guards, Failure to do so may result in fire, electrical shock or lacerations. Sa On attar Sty let Turnover desired knockout [one only} Detach and remove the left or bot torn knockout as desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer Fixing hole A oe ZA.
installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER {cont.) FINAL SETUP SIDE OR BOTTOM VENTING {cont} ADDING ELBOW AND DUCT FOR EXHAUST TO LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE OF CABINET {cont} » Apply duct tape as ict shown on the joint Tak between the dryer internal duct and the elbow, and also the joint between the elbow and the side duct. Use 4” rigid metal ducting only inside the dryer. Internal duct joints must be secured with tape, otherwise they may separate and cause a safety hazard.
installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR ABOUT REVERSING THE DOOR IMPORTANT NOTES: + Read the instructions all the way through before starting + Handle parts carefully to avoid scratching paint + Set screws down by their related parts to avoid using them in the wrong places + Provide a non-scratch work surface for the door. + Normal completion time to reverse the door swing is 30-60 minutes IMPORTANT: Once you begin, do not move the cabinet until door swing reversal is completed.
installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR SOLID DOOR MODELS (cont ) Mount the door on the 2 upper left side hinge screws installed in step 2, Move the hinge screws loosened in step 3 into the lower left side screw holes and firmly tighten oll 4 screws.
installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR {cont.) REVERSING THE DOOR GLASS PANEL DOOR MODELS [Ll open the door approximately 130 degrees. With o putty knife, remove the 4 plastic caps located along the left side of the front panel and set them aside [2]remove the bottom screw from each hinge {right side) and partially insert therm into each top hinge hole on the left side NOTE: All 4 front panel hinge screws will now be in the top hinge holes 2 on the left and 2 on the right.
installation Instructions REVERSING THE DOOR GLASS PANEL DOOR MODELS cont.) [6] Remove and sop the 2 plastic caps and the 2 hinges. Rotate the outer door 180 degrees, mount the inner door back into the outer door from and secure with the screws removed in step 5. Make sear you mount the hinges on the side opposite the pocket. 17 REVERSING THE DOOR GLASS PANEL DOOR MODELS {cont} [mount the assembled door on the 2 upper left side hinge screws installed in step 2.