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C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Bulkheads and partitions
should be
made of noncombustible materials and
must be
located a minimum of
12-inches (30.48 cm) above the dryer outer top, (18-inches [45.72 cm] or more is recommended for ease of
installation, maintenance, and service) except along the front of the dryer which may be partially closed in if
desired. The clearance between the bulkhead header and the dryer
must be
a minimum of 4-inches (10.16 cm)
and must not extend more than 4-inches (10.16 cm) to the rear of the front. The bulkhead facing
must not be
closed in
ALL
the way to the top of the dryer. A 1-inch (2.54 cm) clearance is required.
NOTE:
Allowances
must be
made for opening the control door.
Dryers may be positioned sidewall to sidewall. However, a 1/16 (1.5875 mm) minimum allowance
must be
made for the opening and closing of the control door and the lint door. It is suggested that the dryer be positioned
about 2 feet (0.61 meters) away from the nearest obstruction for ease of installation, maintenance, and service
(to be measured from the back guard). Refer to the
illustration above
for details.
NOTE:
Air considerations are important for proper and efficient operation.
IMPORTANT:
Even though a minimum of only 12-inches (30.48 cm) is required, 18-inches (45.72
cm) or more is suggested. The additional clearance is advantageous for ease of
installation and service.
IMPORTANT:
When fire sprinkler systems are located above the dryers, a minimum of 18-inches
(45.72 cm) above the dryer console (module) is required. Dryers may be positioned
sidewall to sidewall, however, a 1/16 (1.5875 mm) minimum allowance is required
between dryers (or wall) for ease of installation and maintenance. Allowances
must
be
made for the opening and closing of the control door and the lint door.
