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Part 3 INITIAL STEPS FOR INSTALLING YOUR DRYER
The following instructions are applicable to
installations of the dryer in a manufactured or
mobile home. Any installation in a manufactured or
mobile home must comply with the Manufactured
Home Construction and Safety Standards Title 24
CFR, Part 32-80 or Standard CAN/CSA0Z240 MH
and local codes and ordinances. If you are
uncertain whether your proposed installation will
comply with these standards, please contact a
service and installation professional for assistance.
The following instructions apply to any installation
of the dryer in a manufactured or mobile home:
1) The electrical connection for an electric dryer
must be a 4-wire connection. More detailed
information concerning the electrical connection
is provided at the manual section entitled
Electrical Requirements for Electric Dryer
2) To reduce the risk of combustion and fire, the
dryer must be vented to the outside.
3) Electric dryers may be vented to the outside
using the back, left, right, or bottom panel.
4) Gas dryers may be vented to the outside using the
back, left, or bottom panel. Gas dryers may not
be vented to the outside using the right side panel
because of the burner housing.
5) The dryer exhaust duct must be affixed securely
to the manufactured or mobile home structure,
the exhaust duct must be made of a material that
will resist fire and combustion, and it is
recommended that you use a rigid or flexible
metal pipe.
6) DO NOT connect the exhaust duct with any other
duct, vent, chimney, or other exhaust duct.
7) Make sure the dryer has adequate access to
outside fresh air to ensure proper operation. The
opening for outside fresh air must be at least 25
in
2
(163 cm
2
).
8) It is important that the clearance of the duct from
any combustible construction be at least 2 inches
(5 cm), and, when venting the dryer to the
outdoors, the dryer can be installed with a
clearance of 1 inch at the sides and back of the
dryer.
9) Please be aware that venting materials are not
supplied with the dryer. You should obtain the
venting materials necessary for proper
installation.
WARNING!
• DO NOT connect exhaust ducts with
metal screws or fasteners that extend
into the duct.
• Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
!
WARNING!
• DO NOT vent the exhaust duct under the
manufactured or mobile home.
• Failure to do so can result in death,
explosion, or fire.
!
STEP 9
Additional Instructions
for Installation of Your
Dryer in a Manufactured
or Mobile Home.