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Installation Requirements
WARNING
EXPLOSIONHAZARD
Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other
flammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is
installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18
inches(45.7cm)abovetheoor.Failuretodoso
canresultindeath,explosion,reorburns.
SeealsoCLEARANCEREQUIREMENTSonthe
nextpage.
Exhaustdirection
Directionalexhaustingcanbeaccomplishedby
installing a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow directly
toexhaustoutletofdryer.Dryerventelbowsare
available through your local parts distributor or
hardware store.
Exhaust system requirements, continued
1. Connect an inclined or digital manometer
betweenthedryerandthepointtheexhaust
connects to the dryer.
2. Set the dryer timer and temperature to air fluff
(cooldown)andstartthedryer.
3. Read the measurement on the manometer.
4. ThesystembackpressureMUSTNOTbe
higher than 1.0 inch of water column. If the
system back pressure is less than 1.0 inch of
water column, the system is acceptable. If the
manometer reading is higher than 1.0 inch of
water column, the system is too restrictive and
the installation is unacceptable.
Althoughverticalorientationoftheexhaustsystem
isacceptable,certainextenuatingcircumstances
could affect the performance of the dryer:
Only the rigid metal duct work should be used.•
Ventingverticallythrougharoofmayexpose•
theexhaustsystemtodowndraftscausingan
increase in vent restriction.
Runningtheexhaustsystemthroughan•
uninsulated area may cause condensation and
faster accumulation of lint.
Compressionorcrimpingoftheexhaustsystem•
will cause an increase in vent restriction.
Theexhaustsystemshouldbeinspectedand•
cleaned a minimum of every 18 months with
normal usage. The more the dryer is used,
themoreoftenyoushouldchecktheexhaust
system and vent hood for proper operation.
NOTE
Use of 90° quick-turn elbow required to meet
minimum installation depth.
Manufactured or mobile home installation
InstallationMUSTconformtocurrent1.
ManufacturedHomeConstruction&Safety
Standard,Title24CFR,Part32-80(formerlythe
FederalStandardforMobileHomeConstruction
andSafety,Title24,HUDPart280)orStandard
CAN/CSAZ240MH.
DryerMUSTbeexhaustedoutside(outdoors,not2.
beneaththemobilehome)usingmetalducting
thatwillnotsupportcombustion.Metalducting
mustbe4inches(10.16cm)indiameterwithno
obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred.
Ifdryerisexhaustedthroughtheoorand3.
area beneath the mobile home is enclosed,
theexhaustsystemMUSTterminateoutside
the enclosure with the termination securely
fastened to the mobile home structure.
Refer to previous sections in this guide for other 4.
importantexhaustventingsystemrequirements.
When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home, 5.
a provision must be made for outside make up
air. This provision is to be not less than twice
theareaofthedryerexhaustoutlet.
InstallerMUSTanchorthis(1)dryeror(2)dryer6.
mounted on pedestal to the floor with approved
MobileHomeInstallationKit-P/N137067200.