MIDEA Dryer MLE45N1BWW - Manual (Page 14)

EXHAUSTING REQUIREMENTS
WARNING
Exhausting the dryer to the outside will prevent large amounts of lint and
moisture from being blown into the room.
WARNING
NEVER USE A PLASTIC OR NON-METAL FLEXIBLE DUCT
If your existing ductwork is plastic, non-metal, or combustible, replace it
with metal before installation this appliance
Use only a metal exhaust duct that is non-flammable to ensure
containment of the exhaust air heat, and lint.
THE INSTALLATION MUST CONFORM WITH LOCAL CODES, OR IN THE
ABSENCE OF LOCAL CODES, WITH THE NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54, LATEST REVISION (FOR THE UNITED STATES), OR THE
NATURAL GAS AND PROPANE INSTALLATION CODE, CSA B149.1, LATEST
REVISION (FOR CANADA).
Gas dryers are equipped with a burner vent for use with natural gas. If you
plan to use your dryer with LP (liquid propane) gas,
you need the
conversion kit (# 12938200000475 ) , it must be converted for safe and
proper performance by a qualified service technician.
Gas dryers installed in residential garages must be raised 18" (46cm)
above the floor.
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The dryer shall not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an
attic, a crawl space, or a concealed space of a building.
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The dryer must be exhausted to the outside to reduce the risk of fire
when installed in alcove or closet.
Refer to the “Ducting requirements” section on page 12 for the
maximum duct length and number of bends.
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All dryers must be exhausted to the outside.
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Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fastening means that
extend into the duct and catch lint.
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The exhaust duct should be 4 inches (102mm) in diameter.
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The total length of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 7.8 feet
(2.4 meters).
GAS REQUIREMENTS
Use only natural or LP (liquid propane) gases.
A 1/2 " (1.27 cm) gas supply line is recommended and must be reduced to
connect to the 3/8 " (1 cm) gas line on your dryer. The National Fuel Gas
Code requires that an accessible, approved manual gas shut-off valve be
installed within 6" (15,24 cm) of your dryer.
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