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Installation Instructions

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Installation Instructions for local 

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COMMERCIAL

STACKED DRYER

GAS

Part No. 8527813

COMMERCIAL
LAUNDRY 
PRODUCTS

®

www.whirlpool.com

120-volt, 60 Hz

ELECTRIC

120/240-volt, 60 Hz

Actual unit may or may not contain windows in doors depending on model.

Summary of Contents for 8527813

Page 1: ...ner Owner Keep Installation Instructions for future reference Save Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector s use COMMERCIAL STACKED DRYER GAS Part No 8527813 COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY PRODUCTS www whirlpool com 120 volt 60 Hz ELECTRIC 120 240 volt 60 Hz Actual unit may or may not contain windows in doors depending on model ...

Page 2: ...t to outdoors Dryer must be exhausted outdoors Note The dryer must not be installed in an area where it will be exposed to water and or weather It is your responsibility to If installing a GAS dryer FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliances IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce the risk of fire elect...

Page 3: ...drive lug is in place 6 Turn cam until V shaped notch lines up with ratchet tooth 7 Press cam down in place on motor shaft Make sure that V shaped notch clears the ratchet tooth 8 Reattach the timer bracket assembly then tighten the screws 9 Repeat steps for other timer 10 Close and lock the control panel Exhaust requirements Do not use non metal flexible vent metal vent that is smaller than four ...

Page 4: ...f 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 exhaust vent to prevent exhausted air from returning into the dryers and to keep the exhaust in balance within the main ex...

Page 5: ...ss to the shutoff valve G If the dryer is installed in a confined area such as a bathroom or closet provision must be made for enough air for combustion and ventilation Check governing codes and ordinances or refer to the section of this instruction covering recessed and closet installations H If local codes and ordinances permit it is recommended that a new flexible gas connector design certified...

Page 6: ...If the burner does not ignite and you can feel no heat inside the dryer shut off dryer for five minutes Check that all supply valve controls are in ON position and that the electrical cord is plugged in Repeat five minute test 18 If drying time is too long make sure lint screen is clean With dryer in laundry area 11 Open the shutoff valve in the gas supply line Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or m...

Page 7: ...sm from inside the control panel using the 3 16 bolt and washer included with the slide mechanism Install coin box 8 Repeat Steps 6 and 7 for the other coin slide mechanism Close control panel 6 Open control panel and rest it on the bottom edge of the opening Attach slide extension with flange pointing down to one of the coin slide mechanisms Insert the coin slide mechanism through the opening to ...

Page 8: ...elief Disconnect power before making electrical connections Connect neutral wire white or center wire to center terminal silver Ground wire green or bare wire must be connected to green ground connector Connect remaining 2 supply wires to remaining 2 terminals gold Securely tighten all electrical connections Failure to do so can result in death fire or electrical shock Fire Hazard Use 10 gauge sol...

Page 9: ...n screw 8 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 6 Connect the ground wire bare of the power supply cable to the external ground conductor screw Tighten screw 9 Tighten strain relief screws 10 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 9 Tighten strain relief screws 10 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slo...

Page 10: ...al wire 4 Loosen or remove center terminal block screw 7 Tighten strain relief screws 8 Insert tab of terminal block cover into slot of dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw 6 Place the hooked ends of the other power supply cable wires under the outer terminal block screws hook facing right Squeeze hooked ends together Tighten screws 5 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or...

Page 11: ...is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate 10 To exhaust dryer see Exhaust requirements Pages 3 4 Connect exhaust vent to dryer exhaust outlet and exhaust hood using 4 10 2 cm clamps Use caulking to seal exterior wall opening around exhaust hood 11 Carefully move dryer into final position Place level on top of the dryers or collar first side to side then...

Page 12: ... gas pipe All models Make sure leveling legs are secure in dryer base Tape dryer door lint screen and end of gas pipe Electric dryer models Shut off electrical supply to dryer Disconnect the power supply cord or cable from the dryer terminal block Maintenance instructions Clean lint screen after each cycle Keep dryer area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapor...

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