American Dryer Corp. ML-170 - Manual (Page 11)

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C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible material.
NOTE: Allowances must be made for opening the control door.
A 40-inches (101.6 cm) for optimum opening of load door.
B The maximum thickness of the bulkhead is 4-inches (10.16 cm).
C For 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.
D The dryer 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.
E 2-inch (5.08 cm) minimum is required for opening the control door.
F Flooring should be level or below dryer cabinet for ease of removing panels during maintenance.
G The dryers 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.