Installation Procedures _______________
Installation should be performed by competent professional in accordance with local, state, and country codes. In the absence of these codes, the installation must conform to applicable American National Standards: ANSI
Location Requirements _______________
Before installing the dryer, be sure the location conforms to local, state, and country codes. 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:
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.
The dryer must not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Dryers installed in residential garages must be elevated
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements section).
Clearance provisions must be made from combustible construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure Requirements section).
Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for servicing and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure Requirements section).
The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct connection to the outside as noted in this manual (refer to Exhaust Requirements section).
The dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust venting can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to Exhaust Requirements section).
Important
!The dryer should be located where a minimum amount of exhaust ducting will be necessary.
The dryer must be installed with adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber.
Caution
!This dryer produces combustible lint and must be exhausted to the outdoors. Every 6 months,
inspect the exhaust ducting and remove any lint buildup.
Important
!The dryer must be installed in a location/ environment, which the ambient temperature
remains between 40° F (4.44° C) and 130° F (54.44° C).
Unpacking/Setting Up _________________
Remove protective shipping material (i.e., plastic wrap and optional shipping box) from the dryer.
Important
!Dryer must be transported and handled in an upright position at all times.
The dryer can be moved to its final location while still attached to the skid or with the skid removed. To remove the skid from the MDG31, MDG51, or MDG77, locate and remove the 2 bolts securing the base of the dryer to the wooden skid. One is located at the center rear and the other is at the center front.
With the skid removed, use caution and assure all four leveling legs are fully retracted if the dryer is to be slid into its final position.
Leveling Dryer
The dryer is equipped with 4 leveling legs, 1 at each corner of the base. For optimum performance the dryer should be level
Dryer Enclosure Requirements _______
Commercial Type II (MDG31, MDG51, MDG77)
Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible material.
Note
!Allowances must be made for opening the control door.
AThe requirement to allow the door to open completely for the MDG31 is
BA minimum overhead clearance of
CDryer should be positioned a minimum of
D1/16” (1.5875 mm) minimum is required.
EFlooring should be level or below dryer cabinet for ease of removing panels during maintenance.
FDryers 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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