American Dryer Corp. Phase 7 / OPL ensor Activated Fire Extinguishing System D120 - Manual (Page 8)

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Dryer Enclosure Requirements ______
Even though a 12-inch (30.48 cm) clearance is acceptable,
it is recommended that the rear of the dryer be positioned
approximately 24-inches (60.96 cm) 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. A 2-inch (5.08 cm)
clearance is required between the bulkhead facing and the
top of the dryer.
To compensate for the use of registers or louvers used over
the openings, this make-up air must be increased by
approximately thirty-three percent. Make-up air openings
should not be located in an area directly near where exhaust
vents exit the building.
It is not necessary to have a separate make-up air opening
for each dryer. Common make-up air openings are
acceptable. However, they must be set up in such a manner
that the make-up air is distributed equally to all the dryers.
Example: For a bank of four dryers, two unrestricted
openings measuring 27.7-inches by 30-inches (70.358 cm
by 76.2 cm), (11.5 feet
2 [1.068385 meters 2 ]) are acceptable.
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
dryer top console (module) and 18-inches (45.72 cm) for
steam models.
When fire sprinkler systems are located above the dryers,
a minimum of 18-inches (45.72 cm) above the dryer
console (module) is required. Dryers may be positioned
sidewall to sidewall, 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.
Fresh Air Supply Requirements ______
When the dryer is operating, it draws in room air, heats it,
passes this air through the tumbler, and exhausts it out of
the building. Therefore, the room air must be continually
replenished from the outdoors. If the make-up air is
inadequate, drying time and drying efficiency will be
adversely affected. Ignition problems and sail switch
“fluttering” problems may result, as well as premature motor
failure from overheating. The dryer must be installed with
provisions for adequate combustion and make-up air supply.
Air supply (make-up air) must be given careful consideration
to assure proper performance of each dryer. As a general
rule, an unrestricted air entrance from the outdoors
(atmosphere) of a minimum of 1.4 feet
2 (0.13 meters 2 ) is
required for each dryer. (Based on 1 inch 2 per 1,000 Btu.)
Allowances must be made for remote or constricting
passageways or where dryers are located at excessive
altitudes or predominantly low pressure areas.
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Important
Make-up air must be provided from a source free
of dry cleaning solvent fumes. Make-up air that
is contaminated by dry cleaning solvent fumes will result
in irreparable damage to the motors and other dryer
components.
Note
Component failure due to dry cleaning solvent
fumes will void the warranty.
A = 27.7-inches (70.358 cm)
B = 30-inches (76.2 cm)