Clearance requirements
- EXPLOSION HAZARD - Do not install the
dryer where gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored.
If the dryer is installed in a garage, it must be a minimum
of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above the floor. Failure to do so can
result in death, explosion, fire or burns.
DO NOT INSTALL YOUR DRYER:
1. In an area exposed to dripping water or outside weather
conditions.
2. In an area where it will come in contact with curtains,
drapes, or anything that will obstruct the flow of com-
bustion and ventilation air.
3. On carpet. Floor MUST be solid with a maximum slope of
1 inch (2.54 cm).
INSTALLATION IN A RECESS OR CLOSET
1. A dryer installed in a bedroom, bathroom, recessor closet,
MUST be exhausted outdoors.
2. No other fuel burning appliance shall be installed in the
same closet asthe gas dryer.
3. Your dryer needs the space around it for proper
ventilation.
DO NOT install your dryer in a closet with a solid door.
4. Closet door ventilation required: A minimum of 120
square inches (774.2 cm2)of opening, equally divided at
the top and bottom of the door, is required. Openings
should be located 3 inches (7.6 cm) from bottom and top
of door. Openings are required to be unobstructed when
a door is installed. A Iouvered door with equivalent air
openings for the full length of the door is acceptable.
MINIMUM INSTALLATIONCLEARANCES -Inches (cm)
SIDES REAR TOP FRONT
Alcove 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) n/a
Under-
0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) 1" (2.5 cm)
Counter
Closet 0" (0 cm) 0" (0 cm)* 0" (0 cm) 1" (2.5 cm)
* For other than straight back venting, a quick-turn 90°
dryer vent elbow (vented right or down in free-standing
dryer or right on pedestal-mounted dryer) must be
installed to achieve 0" (0 cm)installation.
ii
ii
0" -----I1_ _----
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0 0 0 0 (Ocm}
ii u
(2.54cm) _t (0cm) t_
To achieve an installation with 0" (0 cm) clearance
for the back of the dryer (for other than straight back vent-
ing), a quick-turn 90° dryer vent elbow must be installed as
described previously in this manual.
closet door
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