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EXHAUST 

EXHAUST DUCT LENGTH INFORMATION

• The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust

system depends upon the type of duct, number of
turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and all
conditions noted below. The maximum allowable length
for both rigid and flexible metal is shown in the table
below. More than three 90° turns are not
recommended.

HOOD OR WALL CAP

• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry

of birds or other wildlife.

• Termination should present minimal resistance to 

the exhaust airflow and should require little or no
maintenance to prevent clogging.

• Never install a screen over the exhaust duct.

• Wall caps must be installed at least 12

above 

ground level or any other obstruction with the 
opening pointed down.

• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must

be equivalent to a 4

dampered wall cap in regard to

resistance to airflow, prevention of back drafts and
maintenance required to prevent clogging.

TURNS OTHER THAN 90°

• One turn of 45° or less may be ignored.

• Two 45° turns should be treated as one 90°.

NUMBER

EXHAUST

OF 90°

HOOD TYPE

TURNS

A

B

0

46 ft.

37 ft.

Maximum length of 4

1

38 ft.

30 ft.

diameter rigid metal duct

2

31 ft.

22 ft.

3

24 ft.

15 ft.

0

30 ft.

24 ft.

Maximum length of 4

1

25 ft.

20 ft.

diameter flexible metal 

2

20 ft.

14 ft.

duct

3

16 ft.

10 ft.

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Installation Instructions

GAS CONNECTION INFORMATION

CAUTION: 
Do not attempt to alter gas orifice or adjust burner air
shutter. 

Natural gas input may vary in some areas from

700 to 1200 B.T.U. per cubic foot. If the gas orifice or
burner air shutter is incorrectly adjusted, serious
personal injury and/or fire hazard can occur. Your local
gas company will know the qualities of the gas in your
area. 

Contact your local servicing dealer if burner

adjustment or orifice changes are necessary.

Do not use an open flame for leak testing.

Serious

personal injury and/or a fire hazard can result if an open
flame is used to test for gas leaks. 

Use a soap and water

solution to test all gas line fittings.

Do not install the Laundry Center to an L.P. gas supply
without installing conversion kit. 

All Laundry Centers

are shipped with a pressure regulator and natural gas
orifice. Using a natural gas orifice with an L.P. gas supply
can result in personal injury, clothes damage and/or a
fire hazard. 

Have a qualified gas technician install a

conversion kit in the Laundry Center before use.

• Installation must meet American National Standard,

National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1—1988 and local
codes and ordinances.

• The gas supply line should be a 1/2

pipe. A 1/2

to

3/8

reducer must be used to connect the dryer to 

the supply line.

• The gas supply line must have a shut-off valve

preferably within six feet of the dryer.

• A 1/8

NPT plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge

connection, must be installed immediately upstream 
of the gas supply connection.

A

B

4

2

1

2

Rear vent only

Summary of Contents for Spacemaker WSM2780

Page 1: ... Manual for future reference TOOLS NEEDED Slip joint pliers Phillips head and flat blade screwdrivers Ratchet with 3 8 socket Carpenter s level Adjustable wrenches Pipe thread sealer 49 90331 09 07 JR 134923400 0907 Printed in the United States IMPORTANT Exhausting the dryer to the outside is required to prevent large amounts of moisture lint and other products of combustion from being blown into ...

Page 2: ...e enough space at the rear for installing the water inlet hose Untape and open washer lid Remove a foam tub blocking pad b foam shipping blocks from rear of unit c tape from dryer door d foam dryer support pads e inlet hoses f From the back of the washer remove the wire shipping clips securing the drain hose Plastic clamps secure the drain hose to the right side of the washer backsheet These clamp...

Page 3: ... formed end of drain hose in drain facility and secure with cable tie provided in literature package NOTE Drain hose MUST be secured to drain facility in all cases 13B 13A 13 MOVING SPACEMAKER TO OPERATING LOCATION Remove the 2 screws securing the access panel to the dryer cabinet Lift the front access panel until the tabs can be disengaged from the dryer cabinet and remove the panel Route the inl...

Page 4: ...exist 15 CHECKING APPLIANCE OPERATION Make sure all packing and shipping materials are removed including the washer shipping bolt and plastic spacer block Make sure the drain hose is properly routed not coiled or kinked Make sure water inlet hoses are connected HOT to HOT and tightened securely without kinks Turn on water faucets and check for leaks Tape all joints to make sure exhaust ductwork is...

Page 5: ...ANDPIPE DIAMETER The standpipe diameter must be 1 minimum There MUST be an air gap around the drain hose in the standpipe A snug fit can cause a siphoning action SIPHON BREAK KIT For a drain facility less than 33 high the hose coupling and clamps provided in the machine must be used and in addition a siphon break MUST be installed on the back of the machine Use Siphon Break Kit WH49X228 and FOLLOW...

Page 6: ...CTION INFORMATION CAUTION Do not attempt to alter gas orifice or adjust burner air shutter Natural gas input may vary in some areas from 700 to 1200 B T U per cubic foot If the gas orifice or burner air shutter is incorrectly adjusted serious personal injury and or fire hazard can occur Your local gas company will know the qualities of the gas in your area Contact your local servicing dealer if bu...

Page 7: ...WX8X59 4 Aluminum Hood MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION Installation must conform to Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard Title 24 CFR Part 32 80 The dryer must be exhausted to the outside with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure The exhaust MUST NOT be terminated beneath the mobile home The exhaust duct material MUST NOT support combustion CONSIDERATION MUST BE GI...

Page 8: ...e gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Clear the room building or area of all occupants Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach yo...

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