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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), 18-inches (45.72 cm) 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 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” (1.58 mm) 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 30-
inches (76.2 cm) 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:
For overhead clearance, 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-inch (1.58 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.
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