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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

COMMERCIAL DRYER – Gas or Electric

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8577213C

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Summary of Contents for 8577213C

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMMERCIAL DRYER Gas or Electric Table of Contents 2 8577213C www whirlpool com ...

Page 2: ...rds mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Gas Supply Requirements 7 Venting Requirements 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS DRYER 10 Move Dryer Into Position 10 Make Gas Connection 10 Connect Vent 10 Complete Installation 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC...

Page 3: ... to the weather Do not tamper with controls See installation instructions for grounding requirements 3 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 vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF ...

Page 4: ...S WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammable materials and vapors such as gasoline away from dryer Do not install in a garage Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here Tools needed 8 or 10 pipe wrench 8 or 10 adjustable wrench Flat blade sc...

Page 5: ...be found on the serial tag on the dryer 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 The dryer mus...

Page 6: ... supply cord if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician 6 Electrical Requirements Gas Dryer 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 If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used it is recommended tha...

Page 7: ...ndicated 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 304...

Page 8: ...or a concealed space of a building Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls ceilings or floors 4 102 mm heavy metal vent and clamps must be used Use clamps to seal all joints Do not use duct tape screws or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent Items sticking through the vent can catch lint IMPORTANT Observe al...

Page 9: ... in the main vent if checked and cleaned frequently The room where the dryers are located should have make up air equal to or greater than the CFM of all the dryers in the room Back draft Damper Kits Part No 3391910 are available from your Whirlpool dealer and should be installed in each dryer s vent to prevent exhausted air from returning into the dryers and to keep the exhaust in balance within ...

Page 10: ...any leak found WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Connect Vent 1 Using a 4 102 mm clamp connect vent to exhaust outlet in dryer If connecting to existing vent make sure the vent is clean The dryer vent must fit over the dryer exhaust outlet and inside the exhaust hood Make sure the vent is secured to ...

Page 11: ... 6 Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Make Electrical Connection Power Supply Cord Method This dryer is manufactured with the neutral ground wire connected to the neutral center of the wiring harness at the terminal block If local codes do not permit this...

Page 12: ...l wire white or center of the power supply cord under the center screw of the terminal block Tighten screw 9 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 10 Tighten strain relief screws 11 Insert tab of the terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Four wire power supply cord must have four No 10 copper wires and match a four ...

Page 13: ...ter terminal block screws Tighten screws 8 Tighten strain relief screws 9 Insert tab of the terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw D A C B 5 Remove the center terminal block screw 6 Remove the appliance neutral ground wire from the external ground conductor screw Connect the appliance neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white or center of the ...

Page 14: ... down screw B C A A Conduit connector B Dryer cabinet C Connector screw A To disconnect box B D 5 127 mm 31 2 89 mm 1 25 mm of wires stripped of insulation C Strip 5 127 mm of outer covering from end of cable Leave green or bare ground wire at 5 127 mm Cut 11 2 38 mm from 3 remaining wires Strip insulation back 1 25 mm Shape ends of wires into a hook C B A E D F 5 Remove the center terminal block ...

Page 15: ...re even with outer covering Three wire with ground wire green or bare wire cut short Wire is not used Dryer is grounded through neutral conductor To disconnect box 1 25 mm of wires stripped of insulation 31 2 89 mm 5 Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw 6 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or center of the direct wire cable under the center screw of the terminal block hook ...

Page 16: ...y shutoff valves are set in open position If you need assistance The Commercial Laundry Support Center will answer any questions about operating or maintaining your dryer not covered in the Installation Instructions Just dial 1 800 NO BELTS 1 800 662 3587 the call is toll free When you call you will need the dryer model number and serial number Both numbers can be found on the serial rating plate ...

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