American Dryer Corp ML-82 III installation manual Dryer Enclosure Requirements

C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS

Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible material.

NOTE: Allowances must be made for opening the control door.

A40-inches (101.6 cm) for optimum opening of load door.

BThe maximum thickness of the bulkhead is 4-inches (10.16 cm). For electric dryers the maximum thickness of the bulkhead is 1-inch (2.54 cm) within 3-inches (7.62 cm) from the top of the control door.

CFor gas and electric dryers a minimum overhead clearance of 12-inches (30.48 cm) is required, providing no sprinkler is located above the dryer. For steam dryers or if a sprinkler is located above the dryer, 18-inches (45.72 cm) is required

DDryer should be positioned 12-inches (30.48 cm) away from the nearest obstruction and 24-inches (60.96 cm) is recommended for ease of installation, maintenance, and service.

E2-inch (5.08 cm) minimum is required for opening the control door.

FFlooring should be level or below dryer cabinet for ease of removing panels during maintenance.

GDryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall, however a 1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum allowance must be made for the opening and closing of the control door, along with the removal of panels during maintenance.

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