American Dryer Corp ML-130DR Dryer Enclosure Requirements, To Remove Top Console Module

To Remove Top Console (Module)

Disconnect the ground wire (A) at the rear upper left hand corner of dryer.

Remove the 8 sets of nuts and washers (B) holding the console (module) to base.

Open the control door/control panel and disconnect the white 15-pin plug connector (C) (illustration below) located in the base of the control box.

Disconnect white plug connector located outside backside of the control box (provides power to heat circuit).

Lift the console (module) off the dryer base.

IMPORTANT: The dryer must be transported and handled in an upright position at all times.

Exhaust Transition Piece

(Gas and Electric Only!)

WARNING

An exhaust duct transition piece is shipped inside of the dryer’s tumbler and MUST be installed on the dryer’s exhaust duct, with the hardware provided, BEFORE location venting is connected to the dryer.

THIS EXHAUST DUCT TRANSITION PIECE

MUST BE INSTALLED FIRST!

Failure to observe this installation requirement may result in damage to the dryer, create a FIRE HAZARD and will VOID the manufacturer’s warranty.

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Inside the tumbler of this dryer is an exhaust transition piece that must be installed on the outlet of the exhaust before any further venting is connected:

Remove the exhaust transition piece from the tumbler and place it on the exhaust outlet.

Using the screws provided, secure the exhaust transition piece to the dryer.

NOTE: It is recommended that this joint be taped as well as all other duct joints to prevent moisture and lint from escaping into the building.

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 24-inches (60.96 cm) away from the nearest obstruction and 36-inches (91.44 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.

Even though a 12-inch (30.48 cm) clearance is acceptable, it is recommended that the rear of the dryer be positioned approximately 2 feet (0.61 meters) from the nearest obstruction (i.e., wall) for ease of installation, maintenance, and service. Bulkheads and partitions should be made from noncombustible materials. The clearance between the bulkhead header and the dryer must be a minimum of 4-inches (10.16 cm) and must not extend more than 4-inches (10.16 cm) to the rear of the front. The bulkhead facing must not be closed in all the way to the top of the dryer. A 2-inch (5.08 cm) clearance is required.

NOTE: Bulkhead facing should not be installed until after the dryer is in place. Ceiling area must be located a minimum of 12-inches (30.48 cm) above the top of the dryer.

IMPORTANT: Even though a minimum of only 12-inches (30.48 cm) is required, 18-inches (45.72 cm) or more is suggested, for steam dryers and especially in cases where sprinkler heads are over the dryers.

NOTE: When fire sprinkler systems are located above the dryers, a minimum of 18-inches (45.72 cm) above the dryer console (module) is suggested. Dryers may be positioned side wall to side wall, however, 1- or 2-inches (2.54 or 5.08 cm) is suggested for ease of installation and maintenance. Allowances must be made for the opening and closing of the control door and the lint door.

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