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Installation Instructions
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION
,_ WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECrRICAL SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with
local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of local
codes, in accordance with the NATIONAI, ELECTRI-
CAL CODE, ANSIiNFPA NO. 70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance nmst be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and connected
to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-
amp circuit breaker or time-delay tuse. If eleclricat supply provid
ed does not meet the above specifications, it is recommended that
a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
WARNING - THIS DRYER IS EQUIPPED
A THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG FOR
YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK
HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED
DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED
THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT
OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG
FROM THIS PLUG.
ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE.
IFLOCALCODESPERMIT,
ANEXTERNALGROUNDWIRE
(NOTPROVIDED),WHICHMEETS
LOCALCODES,MAYBEADDED
BYATTACHINGTOTHEGREEN
GROUNDSCREWONTHEREAR
OFTHEDRYER,ANDTOAGROUNDED
METALCOLDWATERPIPEOROTHER
ESTABLISHEDGROUND.
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EXHAUST INFORMATION
,_ WARNING- USE ONLY METAL 4-IN. DUCT.
DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED
IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Exhaust longer than specified wilt:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is your responsibility.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered
by the warranty.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust system
depends upon the type of duct, number of turns, the type of
exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below. Boih
rigid and flexible metal duct are shown in the table below.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
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No. of 90 ° Rigid Flexible
Elbows Metal Metal
0 90 Feet 55 Feet
t 60 Feet 40 Feet
2 45 Feet 30 Feet
3 35 Feet 20 Feet
If using flexible metal duct, please refer to page 6,
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
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...._ "4--2-1/2"
Rigid Flexible
Metal Metal
60 Feet 45 Feet
45 Feet 30 Feet
35 Feet 20 Feet
25 Feet ....t5 Feet
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALl 2AP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or
other wildlife.
• %rmination should present minimal resistance to 1heexhaust air flow
and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12in. above ground level or any other
obstruction with the opening pointed down,
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must be equivalent to a
4in. dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air flow, prevention of
back drafts, and maintenance required to prevent clogging.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For besl perlbrmance, separate all turns by al:least 4 ft. of' straight duct,
including distance between last turn and dampened wall cap.
TURNS C £HER THAN 90°
• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.
• Two 45`=turns should be treated as one 90° turn.
• Each turn over 15" should be treated as one 90° turn.
SEALING OF JOINTS
• All ioh3tsshould be fight to avoid leaks. The nmle end of each section of
duct must point away froln the dryer,
•Do not assembb the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct.
They will serw_as a collection point f.r lint.
• Duct joints should be made air and moistureqighi by wrapping the
overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Itorizenta] runs should slope down towards outdoors 1/2 inch per toot,
INSULATION
•Du<t work that runs threugh an mJ3ea_ed area or is uear air conditioning
should be insulated to >,&ace condensation and lint build up.
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