SECTION III

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES

Installation should be performed by competent technicians in accordance with local and state codes. In the absence of these codes, the installation must conform to applicable American National Standards: ANSI Z223.1- LATEST EDITION (National Fuel Gas Code) or ANSI/NFPA NO. 70-LATEST EDITION (National Electrical Code) or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1-M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (Liquid Propane [L.P.] Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing) or Canadian Electrical Codes Parts 1 & 2 CSA C22.1-1990 or LATEST EDITION (for Electrical Connections).

A. LOCATION REQUIREMENTS

Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to local codes and ordinances. In the absence of such codes or ordinances the location must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI.Z223.1 LATEST EDITION, or in Canada, the installation must conform to applicable Canadian Standards: CAN/CGA-B149.1- M91 (Natural Gas) or CAN/CGA-B149.2-M91 (L.P. Gas) or LATEST EDITION (for General Installation and Gas Plumbing).

1.The dryer must be installed on a sound level floor capable of supporting its weight. Carpeting must be removed from the floor area that the dryer is to rest on.

IMPORTANT: “The dryer must be installed on noncombustible floors only.”

2.The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.

3.The dryer is for use in noncombustible locations.

4.Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements in Section D).

5.Clearance provisions must be made from noncombustible construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure Requirements in Section C).

6.Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for servicing and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure Requirements in Section C).

7.Dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors as noted in this manual (refer to Exhaust Requirements in Section E).

8.Dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to Exhaust Requirements in Section E).

IMPORTANT: Dryer should be located where a minimum amount of exhaust duct will be necessary.

9. The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct connection to the outside.

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