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Whirlpool CGM2745FQ Installation Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
COmmeRCIAL DRyeR GAS OR eLeCTRIC
INSTRUCTIONS D’INSTALLATION
SéCheUSe à USAGe COmmeRCIAL à GAz OU éLeCTRIqUe
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DRYER SAFETY ....................................................................... 2
TOOLS & PARTS ..................................................................... 5
DIMENSIONS/CLEARANCES ................................................ 6
GAS DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .................... 7
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS ....... 10
DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS .................................... 13
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION ................................................ 15
INSTALLING LEVELING LEGS, COIN SLIDE, AND
COIN BOX ............................................................................... 17
ELECTRIC DRYER ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS ............. 18
LEVELING .............................................................................. 23
COMPLETE INSTALLATION ................................................. 24
REVERSING DRYER DOOR SWING .................................... 25
CHANGING TO A 30- OR 60-MINUTE TIMING CAM .......... 26
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ......................................... 27
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE ................................................. 27
WARRANTY ............................................................................ 28
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION POUR LA
EXIGENCES D’INSTALLATION POUR
EXIGENCES CONCERNANT L’ÉVACUATION
INSTALLATION DES PIEDS DE NIVELLEMENT, DE LA GLISSIÈRE À MONNAIE ET DE LA
INSTALLATION D’UNE CAME DE MINUTAGE
W10867001A W10867002A – SP
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DRYER SAFETY
■ It is recommended that the owner post, in a prominent location, instructions for the customer’s use in the event the customer
smells gas. This information should be obtained from your gas supplier.
■ Post the following warning in a prominent location.
2
DRYER SAFETY
IMPORTANT: When discarding or storing your old clothes dryer, remove the door.
3
DRYER SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons when using the dryer, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
■ Read all instructions before using the dryer.
■ This dryer is intended only for drying clothes and textiles
that have been washed in water. Do not use for any other purpose.
■ WARNING: If you smell gas, do not use the dryer or any
electrical equipment nearby. Warn other people to clear the area. Contact the dryer owner immediately.
■ Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer.
Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch re.
■ Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned
in, washed in, soaked in, or spotted with gasoline, dry-cleaning solvents, other ammable, or explosive substances as they give off vapors that could ignite or explode.
■ Do not dry unwashed items in the dryer.
■ Do not allow children to play on or in the dryer. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is used near children.
■ Before the dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the door to the dryer compartment.
■ Do not reach into the dryer if the drum is moving.
■ Do not open door while dryer is in operation. It will stop.
■ Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed
to water and/or the weather.
■ Do not tamper with controls.
■ Clean dryer lint screen before or after each load.
■ Do not use this dryer without the lint screen in place.
■ Do not repair or replace any part of the dryer or attempt
any servicing unless specically recommended in this Installation Instructions or in published user-repair instructions that you understand and have the skills to carry out.
■ Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static
unless recommended by the manufacturer of the fabric softener or product.
■ Do not use heat to dry articles containing foam rubber or
similarly textured rubber-like materials.
■ The nal part of a tumble dryer cycle occurs without
heat (cool-down cycle) to ensure that the articles are left at a temperature that ensures that the items will not be damaged.
■ WARNING: Never stop a tumble dryer before the end of
the drying cycle unless all items are quickly removed and spread out so that the heat is dissipated. (Avoids risk of spontaneous combustion).
■ Keep area around the exhaust opening and adjacent
surrounding areas free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and dirt.
■ The interior of the dryer and dryer exhaust vent should be
cleaned periodically by qualied service personnel.
■ See “Electrical Requirements” section for grounding
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
4
TOOLS & PARTS
Tools Needed:
8" (203 mm) 8" (203 mm) or 10" (254 mm) Flat-Blade Screwdriver Phillips Screwdriver or 10" (254 mm) Adjustable Wrench Pipe Wrench that opens to 1" (25 mm)
Torx®† T-20 Security 1" (25 mm) Hex-Head 5⁄16" (8 mm) Socket Wrench Pliers (that open to Screwdriver or Bit Socket Wrench 19/16" [39 mm])
Level Utility Knife 1/4" (6 mm) Nut Driver 27" (686 mm) Wood Block
Caulk Gun and Caulk Vent Clamps Pipe-Joint Compound Putty Knife (for installing new exhaust vent) Suitable for Gas Type
Flashlight (optional) 1" (25 mm) Ruler or Measuring Tape Open-End Wrenches
Parts Supplied:
Foot Boots (4) Leveling Legs (4) Security Cone
(on some models)
5
/16" Hex Head –
18 x 2½" Security Bolt
(on some models)
3-Pin 60-Minute Timing Cam
(on some models)
6-Pin 30-Minute Timing Cam
(on some models)
Service Door Lock Assembly
(on some models)
$0.75
252525
$1.00
25252525
$1.25
2525252525
$1.50
25 2525252525
$1.75
25 25 2525252525
$2.00
25 25 252525252525
Coin Slide Decal Kit
(on some models)
†® TORX and T25 are registered trademarks of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.
5
DIMENSIONS/CLEARANCES
Dimensions
Side View Back View
291/4"
35"
(889 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
(743 mm)
(660 mm)
1
/2"
7
(191 mm)
26"
1
8
/4"
(210 mm)
31/4"
(83 mm)
11/2"
(38 mm)
5
(140 mm)
1
/2"
(686 mm)
Electric
131/2"
(343 mm)
Gas
1
13
/2"
(343 mm)
27"
(273 mm)
4" dia
(102 mm)
103/4
"
(83 mm)
36"
(914 mm)
(electric models)
(953 mm)
(gas models)
31/4"
371/2"
41"
(1042 mm)
Clearances
Front View, Recessed Opening Side View, Recessed In Closet
14" max
(356 mm)
(0 mm)
0"
0"
(0 mm)
15"
(381 mm)
(0 mm)
0"
14" max
(356 mm)
(0 mm)
0"
0"
(0 mm)
15"
(381 mm)
1"
(25 mm)
Closet Door to
Front of Dryer
3"/3"
(76 mm)
3"/3"
(76 mm)
2
48"
/48"
(310 cm2)
2/
24"
24" (155 cm2)
2
2
6
GAS DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
(155 cm
Location Requirements
Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, or recessed area.
This dryer is not intended for installation in a mobile home. Companion appliance location requirements should also be
considered. IMPORTANT: Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to water and/or the weather. Proper installation is your responsibility.
You will need:
■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of
where the power cord is attached to the back of the dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”
■ A level oor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under
entire dryer. Installing the dryer on soft oor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with foam backing, is not recommended.
Gas dryer installation clearances
■ The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to
be fully opened.
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing. The door opens more than 180°.
■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and
oor moldings.
■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
When installing a gas dryer: IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
■ Check code requirements: Some codes limit or do not
permit installation of clothes dryers in garages, closets, or sleeping quarters. Contact your local building inspector.
■ Make sure that lower edges of the cabinet, plus the back
and bottom sides of the dryer, are free of obstructions to permit adequate clearance of air openings for combustion air. See “Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions” below for minimum spacing requirements.
Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet. For recessed area and closet installations, minimum clearances can be found on the warning label on the rear of the dryer or in “Dimensions/Clearances.”
The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation, servicing, and compliance with local codes and ordinances.
If closet door is installed, the minimum unobstructed air opening in the top and bottom is required. The unobstructed opening needs to be 1 square inch per 1,000 Btu (252 kcal) of gas burner output. Output on North American gas dryers is typically 22,000 Btu; however, Canadian dryers may have lower output. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors. No other fuel-burning appliance may be installed in the same
closet as the dryer.
2
48 in.
(310 cm2)
Front
Front
View
View
2
24 in.
2
Closet
Closet
Door
door
)
3"
(76 mm)
3"
(76 mm)
7
GAS DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Requirements
Gas Dryer Grounding
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment­grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualied electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is
IMPORTANT: The dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition, or Canadian Electrical Code, CSA C22.1. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualied electrical installer determine that the ground path is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
■ Do not ground to a gas pipe.
■ Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
■ A 120 volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical
circuit is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is also recommended. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this dryer be provided.
■ This dryer is equipped with a power supply cord having a
3-prong grounding plug.
■ To minimize the possibility of shock, the cord must be
plugged into a mating, 3 prong, grounding-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualied electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
■ Check with a qualied electrician if you are not sure the
dryer is properly grounded.
properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
8
Gas Supply
GAS DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
This installation must conform with all local codes and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, installation must conform with American National Standard, National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 or CAN/CSA B149.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
The design of this dryer has been certied by CSA International for use at altitudes up to 10,000 feet (3048 m) above sea level at the B.T.U. rating indicated on the model/serial plate. Burner input adjustments are not required when the dryer is operated up to this elevation.
When installed above 10,000 feet (3048 m), a four percent (4%) reduction of the burner B.T.U. rating shown on the model/ serial plate is required for each 1,000 foot (305 m) increase in elevation. For assistance when converting to other gas types and/or installing above 10,000 feet (3048 m) elevation, contact your local service company.
9
(155 cm
)
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Location Requirements
The dryer must be exhausted outdoors.
2
48 in.
(310 cm2)
3"
(76 mm)
Your dryer can be installed in a basement, laundry room, or recessed area.
This dryer is not intended for installation in a mobile home. Companion appliance location requirements should also be
considered. IMPORTANT: Do not install or store the dryer where it will be
exposed to water and/or the weather. Proper installation is your responsibility.
You will need:
■ A grounded electrical outlet located within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of
where the power cord is attached to the back of the dryer. See “Electrical Requirements.”
■ A level oor with a maximum slope of 1" (25 mm) under
entire dryer. Installing the dryer on soft oor surfaces, such as carpets or surfaces with foam backing, is not recommended.
Electric dryer installation clearances
■ The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door
to be fully opened.
■ Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing. The door opens more than 180°.
■ Additional clearances might be required for wall, door, and
oor moldings.
■ Additional spacing of 1" (25 mm) on all sides of the dryer is
recommended to reduce noise transfer.
Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions
This dryer may be installed in a recessed area or closet. For recessed area and closet installations, minimum clearances can be found on the warning label on the rear of the dryer or in “Dimensions/Clearances.”
The installation spacing is in inches and is the minimum allowable. Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation, servicing, and compliance with local codes and ordinances.
If closet door is installed, the minimum unobstructed air opening in the top and bottom is required. Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable.
Front
Front
View
View
24 in.
2
2
)
Closet
Closet
Door
door
3"
(76 mm
Electrical Requirements – U.S.A. only
It is your responsibility:
■ To contact a qualied electrical installer.
■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate and in
conformance with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70-latest edition and all local codes and ordinances.
■ The National Electrical Code requires a 4-wire power supply
connection for homes built after 1996, dryer circuits involved in remodeling after 1996, and all mobile home installations.
■ A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:
National Fire Protection Association, One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269.
■ To supply the required 3 or 4 wire, single phase, 120/240
volt, 60 Hz., AC only electrical supply (or 3 or 4 wire, 120/208 volt electrical supply, if specied on the serial/ rating plate) on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit. Do not have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit.
■ Do not use an extension cord.
■ If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualied electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.
10
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Requirements – U.S.A. only (cont.)
Electrical Connection
To properly install your dryer, you must determine the type of electrical connection you will be using and follow the instructions provided for it here.
■ This dryer is manufactured ready to install with a 3-wire
electrical supply connection. The neutral ground conductor is permanently connected to the neutral conductor (white wire) within the dryer. If the dryer is installed with a 4-wire electrical supply connection, the neutral ground conductor must be removed from the external ground connector (green screw), and secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block. When the neutral ground conductor is secured under the neutral terminal (center or white wire) of the terminal block, the dryer cabinet is isolated from the neutral conductor.
■ If local codes do not permit the connection of a neutral
ground wire to the neutral wire, see “Optional 3-wire connection” section.
■ A 4-wire power supply connection must be used when the
appliance is installed in a location where grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited. Grounding through the neutral is prohibited for (1) new branch-circuit installations and (2) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor.
Electric Dryer Grounding
Electric Dryer Power Supply Cord
If using a power supply cord:
Use a UL listed power supply cord kit marked for use with clothes dryers. The kit should contain:
■ A UL listed 30-amp power supply cord, rated 120/240 volt
minimum. The cord should be type SRD or SRDT and be at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long. The wires that connect to the dryer must end in ring terminals or “U” shaped spade terminals with upturned ends.
■ A UL listed strain relief.
If your outlet looks like this:
Then choose a 4-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 4-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have four 10-gauge copper wires and match a 4-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 14-30R.
4-Wire
Receptacle
(14-30R)
If your outlet looks like this:
3-Wire
Receptacle
(10-30R)
The ground wire (ground conductor) may be either green or bare. The neutral conductor must be identied by a white cover.
Then choose a 3-wire power supply cord with ring or spade terminals and UL listed strain relief. The 3-wire power supply cord, at least 4 ft. (1.22 m) long, must have three 10-gauge copper wires and match a 3-wire receptacle of NEMA Type 10-30R.
11
ELECTRIC DRYER INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Direct Wire
If connecting by direct wire:
Power supply cable must match power supply (4-wire or 3-wire) and be:
■ Flexible armored cable or nonmetallic sheathed copper
cable (with ground wire), covered with exible metallic conduit. All current-carrying wires must be insulated.
■ 10-gauge solid copper wire (do not use aluminum).
■ At least 5 ft. (1.52 m) long.
Electrical Requirements – Canada only
It is your responsibility:
■ To contact a qualied electrical installer.
■ To be sure that the electrical connection is adequate
and in conformance with the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1 – latest edition and all local codes. A copy of the above codes standard may be obtained from: Canadian Standards Association, 178 Rexdale Blvd., Toronto, ON M9W 1R3 CANADA.
■ To supply the required 4 wire, single phase, 120/240 volt,
60 Hz., AC only electrical supply on a separate 30-amp circuit, fused on both sides of the line. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. Connect to an individual branch circuit.
■ This dryer is equipped with a CSA International
Certied Power Cord intended to be plugged into a standard 14-30R wall receptacle. The cord is 5 ft (1.52 m) in length. Be sure wall receptacle is within reach of dryer’s nal location.
12
4-Wire
Receptacle
(14-30R)
■ Do not use an extension cord.
If you are using a replacement power supply cord, it is recommended that you use Power Supply Cord Replacement Part Number 9831317. For further information, please reference the service numbers located in the “Assistance or Service” section.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
■
For a grounded, cord-connected dryer:
This dryer must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment­grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualied electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the dryer: if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Elbows:
■ 45° elbows provide better airow than 90° elbows.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent, chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space of a building. Only rigid or exible metal vent shall be used for exhausting.
4"
(102 mm)
Good
Better
Clamps:
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
4" (102 mm) Heavy, Metal Exhaust Vent
■ Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy, metal exhaust vent and clamps
may be used.
■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent:
■ Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
■ Must be fully extended and supported in nal dryer location.
■ Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result
in reduced airow and poor performance.
■ Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or oors.
■ The total length should not exceed 7
3
⁄4 ft. (2.4 m).
NOTE: If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or exible metal vents. Review “Vent System Chart” and, if necessary, modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance.
13
DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Vent Hoods
4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes, or snow).
Box Hood Louvered Hood Angled Hood
Vent System Length
Maximum Vent Length/Vent Connection
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood.
Vent System Chart (Rigid Metal Vent) No. of Box and Angled
90˚ Turns Louvered Hood Hood 0 64 ft. (19.5 m) 58 ft. (17.7 m) 1 54 ft. (16.5 m) 48 ft. (14.6 m) 2 44 ft. (13.4 m) 38 ft. (11.6 m) 3 35 ft. (10.7 m) 29 ft. (8.8 m) 4 27 ft. (8.2 m) 21 ft. (6.4 m)
For vent systems not covered by the vent specication chart, see your parts distributor.
Provision must be made for enough air for combustion and ventilation. (Check governing codes and ordinances.) See “Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions” in the “Location Requirements” sections.
A 4" (102 mm) outlet hood is preferred. However, a 2 (64 mm) outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 2 outlet creates greater back pressure than other hood types. For permanent installation, a stationary vent system is required.
Connect Vent
1. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean.
2. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer.
1
⁄2"
1
⁄2" (64 mm)
Vent Collar
12" min.
(305 mm)
3. Tighten hose clamp with Phillips screwdriver.
4. Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with
a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
5. Move dryer into nal position. Do not crush or kink vent.
Make sure dryer is level.
NOTE: Testing for proper ventilation should be done with a Manometer. Minimum: 0.01" (0.2 mm). Maximum: 0.6" (16 mm).
NOTE: Do not remove vent collar.
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DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS
30˚ max.
If an Exhaust Hood Cannot be Used Multiple Dryer Venting
The outside end of main vent should have a sweep elbow directed downward.
24" min.
12" min.
(305 mm)*
* Minimum clearance above any
accumulation of snow, ice, or debris such as leaves
(610 mm)
If main vent travels vertically through the roof, rather than through wall, install a 180° sweep elbow on end of vent at least 2 ft. (610 mm) above surface of roof.
The opening in wall or roof shall have a diameter 1⁄2" (13 mm) larger than vent diameter. Vent should be centered in opening.
Do not install screening over end of vent for best performance.
A main vent can be used for venting a group of dryers. The main vent should be sized to remove 5663 l/min. (200 CFM) of air per dryer. Large-capacity lint screens of proper design may be used in main vent if checked and cleaned frequently. The room where the dryers are located should have make-up air (air supply) equal to or greater than CFM of all the dryers in the room.
Back-draft dampers are available from your distributor and should be installed in the vent of each dryer to keep exhausted air from returning into dryers and to keep exhaust in balance within main vent. Unobstructed return air openings are required.
Although usually each single-load dryer should have an unobstructed outdoor air opening of 24 in.
2
on 1 in.
[6.5 cm2] per 1,000 Btu [252 kcal]), common make-up air openings are also acceptable. Set up common openings so the make-up air is distributed equally to all of the dryers. Keep in mind that the coverage area must be increased by 33% to account for the use of registers or louvers over the openings. Also, make-up air openings should not be installed near the location where exhaust vents exit the building.
Each vent should enter the main vent at an angle pointing in the direction of the airow. Vents entering from the opposite side should be staggered to reduce the exhausted air from interfering with the other vents.
2
(154 cm2) (based
Make Gas Connection
1. Connect gas supply to dryer. Use a pipe thread compound
approved for the type of gas supplied. If exible metal tubing is used, be certain there are no kinks.
If necessary for service, depending on model: Open the toe panel by removing the 2
from the bottom of the panel. Then lift up on the panel while pulling the bottom of the panel away from the dryer.
1
⁄4" hex-head screws
Air Flow
Air ow
The maximum angle of each vent entering the main vent should be no more than 30°.
Keep air openings free of dry cleaning uid fumes. Fumes create acids which, when drawn through the dryer heating units, can damage dryers and items being dried.
A clean-out cover should be located on the main vent for periodic cleaning of the vent system.
NOTE: For more dryer venting information, please refer to Whirlpool document W10100920.
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
OR
Open the toe panel. Use a putty knife to press on the toe panel lock located at the center top of the toe panel. Pull downward on the toe panel to open. Toe panel is hinged at the bottom.
2. Open the shut-off valve in the gas supply line and make sure
the dryer has its own gas supply opened.
3. Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leaks found.
15
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
Type of Gas
This dryer is equipped for use with natural gas. It is design­certied by CSA International for LP (propane and butane) gases with appropriate conversion. No attempt shall be made to convert dryer from gas specied on serial/rating plate for use with a different gas without consulting the serving gas supplier. Conversion must be done by a qualied service technician.
Gas conversion kit part numbers are listed near gas valve burner base.
Gas Supply Line
Recommended Method
Provide a gas supply line of 1⁄2" (13 mm) rigid (IPS) pipe to dryer location. Pipe joint compounds that resist action of LP gas must be used. Do not use TEFLON piping or tubing size can be 1⁄2" (13 mm) minimum. Usually, LP gas suppliers determine size and materials used in the system.
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Flexible Metal Appliance Connector
It is recommended that a new exible stainless steel gas line, design-certied by CSA International, be used for connecting the dryer to the gas supply line. (The gas pipe which extends through the lower rear of the dryer is provided with 3⁄8" male pipe thread.)
Gas Supply Pressure Testing
A 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for gauge testing, must be installed immediately downstream of the installed shut-off valve to the dryer (as shown above). The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of 1/2" psig (352 kg/m gas supply are listed in inches of water in the table below:
Minimum
Maximum
Alternate Method
The gas supply may also be connected using 3⁄8" (10 mm) approved copper or aluminum tubing. If the total length of the supply line is more than 20 ft. (6.1 m), larger tubing will be required.
If using natural gas, do not use copper tubing. Pipe joint compounds that resist action of type of gas supplied must be used.
Shut-off valve required
The supply line must be equipped with a manual shut-off valve installed within 6 ft. (1.8 m) of dryer in accordance with National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. This valve should be located in same room as dryer. It should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block access to shut-off valve. In Canada, an individual manual shut-off valve must be installed in accordance with the B149 installation codes CAN/CGA B149.1 and CAN/CGA B149.2.
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). The expected pressures for the
Natural Gas LP Gas
5.2" (132.1 mm) 8.0" (203.2 mm)
10.5" (266.7 mm) 13.0" (330.2 mm)
NOTE: Do not kink or damage the exible stainless steel gas line when moving the dryer.
Rigid Pipe Connection
The rigid pipe connection requires a combination of pipe ttings to obtain an in-line connection to the dryer.
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