Whirlpool 8535840 Plan the exhaust vent, Installation, Mobile home installation requirements

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Mobile home installation requirements

If codes permit, this dryer is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation of the dryer must conform to the

Plan the exhaust vent

exhaust air

 

 

 

installation

flow

 

 

acceptable

Typical installations exhaust from the rear

better

 

 

 

of the dryer.

 

 

 

U.S. Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Homes Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) latest edition.

The dryer must be fastened to the floor.

Order Mobile Home Installation Kit, Part No. 346764, from your dealer. Kit includes the necessary fastening hardware and detailed installation instructions. Metal exhaust system is also available through your dealer.

Special provisions must be made for the introduction of outside air into the dryer when installed in a mobile home. The area of any opening for the introduction of outside air (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening.

 

outside

 

wall

floor

 

enclosed

skirting

area

 

The dryer must be exhausted outside.

The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a non-combustible portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate beneath the mobile home.

straight back

offset

Route the vent

The exhaust outlet is located at the center of the rear of the dryer.

The exhaust vent can be routed up, down, left, right or straight out the back of the dryer. See “Recessed area/closet installation” section, Page 4, for space requirements.

This dryer may be converted to exhaust

out the right or left side or through the bottom.

Typical installations for left or right side exhausting.

Typical installations for bottom exhausting.

To convert the dryer, the following kits are available from your dealer.

Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)

Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)

Exhaust Kit No. 279925 (biscuit)

Exhaust Kit No. 279969 (silver)

Select the route that will provide the straightest and most direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns. Avoid making 90° turns.

When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

Determine vent length

Preferred —

 

 

4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you have a 4' hood

 

 

 

 

 

Maximum length of 4" diameter

 

 

 

metal vent

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

Rigid

 

 

Flexible

90° elbows

 

 

 

 

(fully extended

0

64 feet

 

 

36 feet

1

54 feet

 

 

31 feet

2

44 feet

 

 

27 feet

3

35 feet

 

 

25 feet

4

27 feet

 

 

23 feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Acceptable —

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When you have a 2-1/2' hood

 

 

 

 

Maximum length of 4" diameter

 

 

 

metal vent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number of

Rigid

 

 

 

 

 

Flexible

90° elbows

 

 

 

 

 

 

(fully extended)

0

58 feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

28 feet

1

48 feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

23 feet

2

38 feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 feet

3

29 feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

17 feet

4

21 feet

 

 

 

 

 

 

15 feet

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Installation Instructions Have questions about your dryer?Your safety and the safety of others are very important Tools needed for installationParts supplied for installation For proper drying performanceParts needed for installation Venting systemElectrical Closet/confined area installation 43-1/8 38-1/4 Terminal block coverRecommended ground method Quincy, MassachusettsPlan the exhaust vent InstallationMobile home installation requirements Determine vent lengthPrepare the dryer Install vent systemIf installing washer and dryer, install dryer first Maximum length of the exhaust system depends uponElectrical connection Power supply cordDirect wire Hold-down screw Terminal Block coverGround conductor screw. Tighten screw Four-wire connectionRemove center terminal block screw Tighten strain relief screws10-30R Three-wire receptacle Three-wire connectionWhere local codes permit Loosen or remove center terminal block screwCheck operation Where local codes Do Not permitLevel and exhaust dryer ClampMoving dryer to a new location? Whirlpool Corporation Benton Harbor, Michigan 49022, U.S.ASnap-Lock fittings Instrucciones de instalación Lea y conserve estas instruccionesEs su responsabilidad Herramientas que se necesitan para la instalaciónPara el debido funcionamiento de la secadora SignificanEléctrico Sistema de salida de airePiezas para adquirir Campana exterior de salida de aireInstalación en área empotrada Vista de frente 38,1 cm PulgMétodo recomendado de puesta a tierra Exterior de salida deLa secadora debe fijarse al piso Determine la longitud del conductoRequisitos de instalación en una casa móvil o rodante PreferidoLa longitud máxima del sistema de salida de aire depende de Instale el sistema de ventilación nueva instalaciónPrepare de la secadora Marca de romboAlambre directo Conexión eléctricaTornillo de retención Cubierta del Bloque Terminal Conexión de cuatro alambres Preparación del alambreConexión de tres alambres Cuando los códigos locales lo permitenContacto 10-30R de tres alambres Cuando los códigos locales No lo permiten Abrazadera de 10.2 cm 4 pulg¿Va a trasladar de lugar la secadora?