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C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Bulkheads and partitions
should be
made of noncombustible materials and
must be
located a minimum of
twelve (12) inches (18 inches or more is recommended for ease of installation, maintenance, and service) above
the dryer outer top, 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 four (4) inches and
must not
extent more
than four (4) inches to the rear of the front. The bulkhead facing
must not
be closed in all the way to the top of
the dryer. A one (1) inch clearance is required.
NOTE:
Allowances
must be
made for opening the control door.
Dryers may be positioned side wall to side wall. However, a 1/16” minimum allowance
must be
made for
opening and closing of the control door and the lint door. It is suggested that the dryer be positioned about two
(2) feet 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.
NOTE:
The top on the dryer extend 6” above the control door. If measuring from the control
door the minimum header clearance.
