American Dryer Corp. SL20 - Manual (Page 6)

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Important
Dryer should be located where a minimum amount
of exhaust duct 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
Dryer must be installed in a location/environment,
which the ambient temperature remains between
40º F (4.44º C) and 130º F (54.44º C).
Dryer Enclosure Requirements ________
Note
Allowances must be made for opening the control
door.
Air considerations are important for proper and
efficient operation.
Commercial Type II
X = 6-inch (15.24 cm) minimum, 24-inches (60.96 cm) is
suggested for ease of maintenance.
Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall. It is suggested
that the dryer be positioned about 2 feet (0.61 meters) away
from the nearest obstruction for ease of installation,
maintenance, and service (to be measured from the back
guard). Refer to the illustration above for details.
Domestic Type I
I
NSTALLATION
P
ROCEDURES
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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).
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 unskid the dryer,
locate and remove the two (2) bolts securing the base of the
dryer to the wooden skid.
With the skid removed, to make it easier to slide the dryer into
its final position, slightly lower all four (4) leveling legs, so
that the dryer will slide on the legs instead of the base frame.
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).
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.” Noncombustible floors are not required for
domestic use.
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
18-inches (45.72 cm) above the floor.
Provisions for adequate air supply must be provided as noted
in this manual (refer to Fresh Air Supply Requirements).
Clearance provisions must be made from combustible
construction as noted in this manual (refer to Dryer Enclosure
Requirements).
Provisions must be made for adequate clearances for
servicing and for operation as noted in this manual (refer to
Dryer Enclosure Requirements).
The dryer must be installed with a proper exhaust duct
connection to the outside as noted in this manual (refer to
Exhaust Requirements).
Dryer must be located in an area where correct exhaust venting
can be achieved as noted in this manual (refer to Exhaust
Requirements).
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