Alliance Laundry Systems D715I User Manual

Automatic Clothes

Dryers

Electric and Gas Models

Installation

D715I

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Part No. 510963R5

June 2007

WARNING

FOR YOUR SAFETY, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapor s and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: – Do not try to light any appliance. – Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. – Clear the room, building or area of all occupants. – Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s

instructions.

– If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

• Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

The following information applies to the state of Massachusetts, USA.

● This appliance can only be installed by a Massachusetts licensed plumber or gas fitter.

● This appliance must be installed with a 36 inch (91 cm) long flexible gas connector.

● A “T-Handle” type gas shut-off valve must be installed in the gas supply line to this appliance.

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● This appliance must not be installed in a bedroom or bathroom.

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Table of

Contents

Replacement Parts .............................................................................. 5

Installation........................................................................................... 7

Dimensions and Specifications............................................................. 7

Before You Start ................................................................................... 8

Tools ................................................................................................ 8

Exhaust............................................................................................. 8

Electrical .......................................................................................... 8

Gas ................................................................................................... 8

Location ........................................................................................... 8

Installing the Dryer ............................................................................... 9

Step 1: Position and Level the Dryer ............................................... 9

Step 2: Connect Dryer Exhaust System ........................................... 9

Step 3: (Gas Dryer Only) Connect Gas Supply Pipe ....................... 10

Step 4: (Electric Dryer Only) Connect Electrical Plug.................... 11

Step 5: Wipe Out Inside of Dryer .................................................... 12

Step 6: Plug In the Dryer ................................................................. 13

Step 7: Check Installation ................................................................ 13

Heat Source Check ............................................................................... 14

Electric Dryers ................................................................................. 14

Gas Dryers ....................................................................................... 14

Reversing Door Procedure.................................................................... 15

Manufactured (Mobile) Home Installation........................................... 16

Electrical Requirements........................................................................ 17

Electric Dryers ................................................................................. 17

Gas Dryers ....................................................................................... 21

Gas Requirements................................................................................. 23

Location Requirements......................................................................... 25

Dryer Exhaust Requirements................................................................ 26

Exhaust System Materials................................................................ 26

Make-Up Air Requirements............................................................. 26

Exhaust System................................................................................ 27

Exhaust Direction............................................................................. 27

Exhaust System Maintenance .......................................................... 28

Dryer Airflow................................................................................... 28

Maintenance ........................................................................................ 29

User-Maintenance Instructions............................................................. 29

Lubrication....................................................................................... 29

Care of Your Dryer .......................................................................... 29

Exhaust System................................................................................ 29

Information for Handy Reference......................................................... 30

Installer Checklist................................................................. Back Cover

means without the expressed written consent of the publisher.

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Replacement Parts

If replacement parts are required, contact the source where you purchased your dryer, or contact:

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC Shepard Street P.O . Bo x 99 0 Ripon, WI 54971-0990

Phone: (920) 748-3950

for the name and address of the nearest authorized parts distributor.

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Installation

Dimensions and Specifications

22.38 in.

(56.85 cm)

8.0 in.

(20.3 cm)

*4.5 in.

(11.4 cm)

23.5 in.

(59.7 cm)

28 in.

(71.1 cm)

* With leveling legs turned into base.

22.38 in.

(56.85 cm)

8.0 in.

(20.3 cm)

*43 in. (109.2 cm)

*36 in. (91.4 cm)

0.4 in.

(1.1 cm)

*40.25 in. (102.24 cm)

*4.0 in. (10.2 cm)

ELECTRIC DRYERS

26.9 in.

(68.3 cm)

15.4 in. (39.1 cm)

*15.44 in.

(39.2 cm)

DRY2208N

*15.44 in. (39.2 cm)

*4.5 in.

(11.4 cm)

23.5 in.

(59.7 cm)

28 in.

(71.1 cm)

*With leveling legs turned into base.

1 3/8 in. NPT Gas Connection

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*36in. (91.4cm)

*40.25 in. (102.24 cm)

0.4 in.

(1.1 cm)

*43 in. (109.2 cm)

*4.0 in. (10.2 cm)

GAS DRYERS

26.9 in.

(68.3 cm)

2.3 in. (6 cm)

*2.8 in.

(7 cm)

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Installation

Before You Start

Tools

For most installations, the basic tools you will need are:

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1 Wrench 2 Screwdrivers 3 Level 4 Tef l o n Tap e 5 Duct Tape

NOTE: For more detailed information, refer to Section on Dryer Exhaust Requirements.

Electrical

● ELECTRIC DRYER

Dryer needs a 3 or 4 wire 120/240 or 120/208 Volt, 30 Amp, 60 Hertz, 1 phase electrical supply.

● GAS DRYER

Dryer needs a 120 Volt, 15 Amp, 60 Hertz, polarized 3-slot effectively grounded receptacle.

NOTE: For more detailed information, refer to Section on Electrical Requirements.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent and is to be replaced by a qualified service person.

Gas

Dryer is equipped for Natural Gas with a 3/8 inch NPT gas supply connection. For more detailed information, refer to Section on Gas Requirements.

Location

Place the dryer on a solid floor with an adequate air supply. For more detailed information, refer to Section on Location Requirements.

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Exhaust

Use rigid metal duct and exhaust the dryer to the outside by the shortest route possible.

Figure 2

WARNING

Any disassembly requiring the use of tools must be performed by a suitably qualified service person.

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Installing the Dryer

Step 1: Position and Level the Dryer

For further assistance refer to Section on Location Requirements.

Install dryer before washer. This allows room for attaching exhaust duct.

Place the dryer in position, and adjust the legs until the dryer is level from side to side and front to back.

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● DO NOT use plastic or thin foil ducting.

● Locate dryer so exhaust duct is as short as

possible.

● Be certain old ducts are cleaned before installing

your new dryer.

● Use 4 inch (102 mm) diameter rigid or flexible

metal duct.

● The male end of each section of duct must point

away from the dryer.

● Use as few elbows as possible.

● Use duct tape or pop-rivets on all duct joints.

● Ductwork that runs through unheated areas must

be insulated to help reduce condensation and lint build-up on pipe walls.

● Failure to exhaust dryer properly will void

warranty.

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Figure 3

Step 2: Connect Dryer Exhaust System

For further assistance refer to Sections on Location Requirements and Dryer Exhaust Requirements.

WARNING

A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. To reduce the risk of fire and combustion gas accumulation the dryer MUST be exhausted to the outdoors.

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Figure 4

NOTE: Venting materials are not supplied with the dryer (obtain locally).

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