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14 INSTALLATION
Exhaust
• Choose a location that allows for proper exhaust
installation. A gas dryer must be exhausted to
the outdoors.
Power Outlet
• The power outlet must be within 60 inches (1.5
m) of either side of the appliance.
• Position the appliance so that the outlet and
plug are easily accessible.
• Do not overload the outlet with more than one
appliance.
• The outlet must be grounded in accordance with
current electrical wiring codes and regulations.
• Use a time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
• It is the personal responsibility and obligation of
the appliance owner to have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
NOTE
• Check code requirements that limit, or do not
permit, installation of the appliance in garages,
mobile homes or sleeping quarters. Contact
your local building inspector.
Clearances
The following clearances are recommended for
the appliance.
• Additional clearances should be considered for
ease of installation and servicing.
• Additional clearances should be considered on
all sides of the appliance to reduce noise
transfer.
Installation spacing for Recessed Area
or Closet Installation
Description
Dimension/Clearance
A: Upper Ventilation
48 sq. in. (310 cm
Opening
B: Lower Ventilation
24 sq. in. (155 cm
Opening
C: Distance to
3" (7.6 cm)
Ventilation Opening
D: Front Clearance
4" (10 cm)
Closet Ventilation Requirements
Closets with doors must have both an upper and
lower vent to prevent heat and moisture buildup in
the closet. One upper vent opening with a
minimum opening of 48 sq. in. (310 cm
installed no lower than 6 feet above the floor. One
lower vent opening with a minimum opening of 24
2
sq. in. (155 cm
) must be installed no more than
one foot above the floor. Install vent grills in the
door or cut down the door at the top and bottom
to form openings. Louvered doors with equivalent
ventilation openings are also acceptable.
NOTE
• There should be at least a little space around the
appliance (or any other appliance) to eliminate
the transfer of vibration from one appliance to
another. If there is enough vibration, it could
cause appliances to make noise or come into
contact, causing paint damage and further
increasing noise.
• No other fuel-burning appliance can be installed
in the same closet as an appliance.
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