The more the dryer is used, the more often you should check the exhaust system and vent hood for proper operation. ..NOTE Use of 90° quick-turn elbow required to meet minimum installation depth of free-standing dryer: • Straight back venting allows for 0” (0 cm) installation. • Venting right with 90° elbow allows for 0.75” (2 cm) installation. • Venting downward with 90° elbow allows for 0.75” (2 cm) installation. • Venting left with short, straight adapter and 90° elbow allows for 3.75” (9.5 cm) installation. • Venting upward with short, straight adapter and 90° elbow allows for 4” (10.5 cm) installation. Install male fi ttings in correct direction: CORRECT INCORRECT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Manufactured or mobile home installation 1 Installation MUST conform to current Manufactured Home Construction & Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 32-80 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280) or Standard CAN/CSAZ240 MH. 2 Dryer MUST be exhausted outside (outdoors, not beneath the mobile home) using metal ducting that will not support combustion. Metal ducting must be 4 inches (10.16 cm) in diameter with no obstructions. Rigid metal duct is preferred. 3 If dryer is exhausted through the floor and area beneath the mobile home is enclosed, the exhaust system MUST terminate outside the enclosure with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure. 4 Refer to previous sections in this guide for other important exhaust venting system requirements. 5 When installing a gas dryer into a mobile home, a provision must be made for outside make up air. This provision is to be not less than twice the area of the dryer exhaust outlet. 6 Installer MUST anchor this (1) dryer or (2) dryer mounted on pedestal to the floor with approved Mobile Home Installation Kit - P/N 137067200. Clearance requirements IMPORTANT DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER: 1 In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather conditions. 2 In an area where it will come in contact with curtains, drapes, or anything that will obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. 3 On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of 1 inch (2.54 cm). WARNING EXPLOSION HAZARD Do not install the dryer where gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the floor. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire or burns. INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Clearance requirements, continued Installation in a Recess or Closet 1 A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recess or closet, MUST be exhausted outdoors. 2 No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet as the gas dryer. 3 Your dryer needs the space around it for proper ventilation. DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door. 4 Closet door ventilation required: A minimum of 120 square inches (774.2 cm.) of opening, equally divided at the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings should be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top of door. Openings are required to be unobstructed when a door is installed. A louvered door with equivalent air openings for the full length of the door is acceptable. 60 sq. in. (387.1cm.) 3” (7.6cm) 60 sq. in. (387.1cm.) 3” (7.6cm) closet door MINIMUM INSTALLATION CLEARANCES - Inches (cm) SIDES REAR TOP FRONT Alcove 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a UnderCounter 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) n/a Closet 0” (0 cm) 0” (0 cm)* 0” (0 cm) 1” (2.54 cm) * Dryer must be vented straight back to achieve 0” (0 cm) rear installation. 0” (0cm) 0” (0cm) 1” (2.54cm) 0” (0cm) 11 36.0” (91.5cm) 16.9” (43cm) 19.0” (48cm) 51.25” (130cm) 1.6” (4cm) 3.75” (9.5cm) 13.50” (34.5cm) to center of rear vent 3.7” (9.5cm) gas supply pipe on rear of gas unit 50.8” (129cm)* to clear open door 29.75” (75.5cm)* to front of closed door 27.0” (68.5cm) centerline height for rear vent electrical supply on rear of unit freestand dryer on floor * To obtain these minimal depth dimensions, dryer must be vented straight back. Using a quick-turn 90° elbow (right or down on freestanding dryer) adds approximately 0.75 in. (2.0 cm) to installation depth. Upward venting of exhaust on pedestal-mounted or freestanding dryer adds approximately 4 in. (10.2 cm) to installation depth. Leftward venting on pedestal-mounted or freestanding dryer adds approximately 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) to installation depth. Downward venting of exhaust on pedestal-mounted dryer adds approximately 2.25 in. (5.7 cm) to installation depth. floor line floor line dryer mounted on optional pedestal 71.5” (182cm) 39” (99cm) 37” (94cm) gas supply pipe on rear of gas unit 50.8” (129cm)* to clear open door 29.75” (75.5cm)* to front of closed door centerline height for rear vent electrical supply on rear of unit * To obtain these minimal depth dimensions, dryer must be vented straight back. Using a quick-turn 90° elbow (right) adds approximately 0.75 in. (2 cm) to...