Installation guide

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A& WARNING- POTENTIAL FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD

• Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting

to the outside. Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork can cause a fire. Foil or other easily

punctured ductwork can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes restricted in use or during installation.

• This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions.

Important

Exhausting the dryer to the outside is strongly

recommended to prevent large amounts of moisture

. and lint from being blown into the room.

• Service information and wiring diagram located in dryer

access panel.

ToolsRequired

Slip joint pliers

Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers

Ratchet with 3/8" socket

Carpenter's level

Contents:

INSTALLATION

PROCEDURE - Page 2

PLUMBING

INFORMATION - Page 4

ELECTRICAL

INFORMATION - Page 5

EXHAUST

INFORMATION - Page 6

MOBILE HOME

INSTALLATION - Page 7

ALCOVE & CLOSET

INSTALLATION - Page 8

MISCELLANEOUS

REQUIREMENTS - Page 8

INSIDE

EXHAUSTING - Page 8

Product Dimensions

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VENT

75 1,'2" _-_-

WATER INLETS

(REAR)

54 5/16"

DRAIN OUTLET

['_ - 3 314"

27"---- *

25 1/4" -_

*_'- 2 1/2"

11 7116"

Summary of content (8 pages)

PAGE 1
A A& WARNING- POTENTIAL FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD • Use only rigid metal or flexible metal 4" diameter ductwork inside the dryer cabinet or for exhausting to the outside. Use of plastic or other combustible ductwork can cause a fire. Foil or other easily punctured ductwork can cause a fire if it collapses or becomes restricted in use or during installation. • This appliance must be properly grounded and installed as described in these instructions.
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Installation INSTALLATION UnpackingSpacemaker_ NOTE: SHIPPING CLIPS pad, shipping bolt and STEP 8 - Form a "U" shape on the end of the drain hose with hose pointed toward the drain. For an installation requiting a longer drain hose, use WH41X0387 (Approximately 112"). This drain hose attaches directly to the pump and should be installed by a qualified technician. STEP 2 - Using the four shipping corner posts, lay the appliance on its left side so the shipping base does not rest on the floor.
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INSTALLATION (cont.) INSTALLATION (cont.) MovingSpacemakerTM to OperatingLocation: STEP 13 - Determine STEP 10 - Remove the two screws securing the access panel to the dryer cabinet. Lift front access panel until the tabs can be disengaged _k'om dryer cabinet and remove panel. water faucet and carefully connect the bottom inlet hose to the HOT water faucet, tighten by hand, then tighten another 2/3 turn with pliers.
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INSTALLATION Appliance Drain Requirements (cont.) Operational DRAIN RATE - The drain or standpipe must be capable of accepting a discharge at the rate of !6 gallons per minute, Checkout: STEP 17 - All packing and shipping materials removed including the washer shipping bolt and plastic spacer block. STEP 17A - Drain hose properly kinked. DRAIN HEIGHT - The drain height must be 33" minimum and 96" maximum.
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ConnectingApplianceUsing3-Wire Connection STEP 1 - Remove the terminal block cover located ELECTRICAL at 3-Wire the rear of the dryer. (cont,) Connection (Ungrounded This appliance is manufactured Neutral) with the neutral connected to the frame. If local codes do not permit neutral grounding, proceed as follows: STEP 2 - Install a UL recognized strain relief in the one inch hole on the dryer back below the terminal block opening.
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ELECTRICAL(cont.) ELECTRICAL (cont.) GREEN GROUND SCREW ConnectingApplianceUsing4-Wire Connection 4*WIRE SILVERTERMINAL GREEN CONDUCTOR _1_30R) RECEPTACLE GROUND GREEN WIRE STEP 14 - Remove the terminal block access cover. STEP 14E - Check all connection securely tightened. STEP 14F - Re-install screws for being the terminal block cover. CAUTION: Be : electricity is turned OFF at power source (circuit breaker/fuse box).
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EXHAUST (cont.) EXHAUST ExhaustDuctLengthInformation The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE (cont.) Sealing of Joints length of the All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and all conditions noted below. The maximum allowable length for both rigid and flexible metal is shown in the table below. More than three 90 ° turns are not recommended.
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Alcoveor ClosetInstallation ,,. Door VentilationOpening A minimum of 120 square inches of opening, equally divided at top and bottom is required. Air opeffmgs 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. i.,- o. 6O SQ IN T 6O SQ. IN. If your dryer is approved Ibr installation in an alcove or closet, it wilt be stated on a label on dryer back.