SECTION III
Installation Requirements
Installation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In the absence of these codes, installation must conform to applicable AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARDS: National Fuel Gas Code ANSI
A. Enclosure, Air Supply, and Exhaust Requirements
NOTE: The following information is very brief and general. For detailed description, refer to the
Bulkheads and partitions around the dryer should be made of noncombustible materials. Allowances should be made for the opening and closing of the control door and lint door. (Refer to appropriate installation manual for recommended distances and minimum allowances required.)
When the dryer is operating, it draws in room air, heats it, passes this air through the basket (tumbler), and exhausts it out of the building. Therefore, the room air must be continually replenished from the outdoors. If the makeup air is inadequate, drying time and drying efficiency will be adversely affected. Ignition problems and sail switch "fluttering" problems on gas dryers may result, and you also could have premature motor failure from overheating. The air supply must be given careful consideration to insure proper performance of each dryer.
IMPORTANT: Makeup air must be provided from a source free of dry cleaning fumes. Makeup air that is contaminated by dry cleaning fumes will result in irreparable damage to motors and other dryer components.
Exhaust duct work should be designed and installed by a competent technician. Improperly sized duct work will create excessive back pressure which will result in slow drying, increased use of energy, and shutdown of the burner by the airflow (sail) switch, burner
CAUTION: IMPROPERLY SIZED OR INSTALLED EXHAUST DUCT WORK CAN CREATE A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD.
B. Electrical and Gas Requirements
It is your responsibility to have ALL electrical connections made by a properly licensed and competent electrician to assure the electrical installation is adequate and conforms with local and state regulations or codes. In the absence of such codes, ALL electrical connections, material, and workmanship must conform to the applicable requirements of the National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No.
IMPORTANT: Failure to comply with these codes or ordinances and the requirements stipulated in this manual can result in personal injury or component failure.
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