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Multiple Dryer Venting

A main vent can be used for venting a group of dryers. Main
vent should be sized to remove 200 CFM of air per dryer.
Large-capacity lint screens of proper design may be used in
the main vent if 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
vent to prevent exhausted air from returning into the dryers
and to keep the exhaust in balance within the main vent.
Unobstructed air openings are required.

Each vent should enter the main vent at an angle pointing in the
direction of the airflow. Vents entering from the opposite side
should be staggered to reduce the exhausted air from interfering
with the other vents.

The maximum angle of each vent entering the main vent should
be no more than 30°.

Keep air openings free of dry cleaning fluid fumes. Fumes create
acids which, when drawn through the dryer heating units, can
damage dryers and loads being dried.

A clean-out cover should be located on the main vent for periodic
cleaning of the vent system.

If an exhaust hood cannot be used:

The outside end of the main vent should have a sweep elbow
directed downward. If the main vent travels vertically through the
roof, rather than through the wall, install a 180° sweep elbow on
the end of the vent at least 2 feet (61 cm) above the highest part
of the building. The opening wall or roof shall have a diameter 

¹⁄₂

"

(1.3 cm) larger than the vent diameter. The vent should be
centered in the opening.

Do not install screening or cap over the end of the vent.

If using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length
of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with
lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or
flexible metal vent.

Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.

Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making
turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.

Vent outlet is located at the center of the bottom dryer back. 

The vent can be routed up, down, left, right, behind the dryer or
straight out the back of the dryer. 

Vent System Length

Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent
used, number of elbows and type of exhaust hood. The maximum
length for both rigid and flexible vent is shown in the chart.

For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart, see
Whirlpool Service Manual, “Exhausting Whirlpool Dryers,” Part
No. LIT603197, available from your Whirlpool parts distributor.

If dryer is installed in a confined area, such as a bedroom,
bathroom or closet, provision must be made for enough air for
combustion and ventilation. (Check governing codes and
ordinances.) See “Recessed Area and Closet Installation
Instructions” in the “Location Requiements” section.

A four-inch outlet hood is preferred. However, a 2

¹⁄₂

" (6.4 cm)

outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 2

¹⁄₂

" (6.4 cm) outlet creates

greater back pressure than other hood types. For permanent
installation, a stationary vent system is required.

9

A

B

Exhaust Air Flow
A. Better
B. Good

Rigid Metal Vent

No. of 90° turns

No. of 90° turns

Flexible Metal Vent

4" (10.2 cm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods

Maximum Vent Length

64 ft. (19.5 m)
54 ft. (16.5 m)
44 ft. (13.4 m)
35 ft. (10.7 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)

36 ft. (11.0 m)
31 ft. (9.4 m)
27 ft. (8.2 m)
25 ft. (7.6 m)
23 ft. (7.0 m)

0
1
2
3
4

0
1
2
3
4

58 ft. (17.7 m)
48 ft. (14.6 m)
38 ft. (11.6 m)
29 ft. (8.8 m)
21 ft. (6.4 m)

28 ft. (8.5 m)
23 ft. (7.0 m)
19 ft. (5.8 m)
17 ft. (5.2 m)
15 ft. (4.6 m)

Box Hood and Louvered Style

Angled Hood Style

Box Hood and Louvered Style

Angled Hood Style

A. Individual dryer vent
B. Main vent

air flow

30° max.

A

B

A

A. Exhaust hood or elbow
B. Wall
C. Main collector vent
D. Horizontal vent
E. 180° sweep elbow
F. Vertical vent
G. Roof

E

B

G

C

D

2 ft. (61 cm) min. above
highest point of building

F

C

Summary of Contents for 8TCEM2760KQ0

Page 1: ...INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS COMMERCIAL DRYER Gas or Electric Table of Contents 2 W10103110 ...

Page 2: ...instructions DANGER WARNING TABLE OF CONTENTS DRYER SAFETY 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS 4 Tools and Parts 4 Location Requirements 4 Electrical Requirements 6 Gas Supply Requirements 7 Venting Requirements 8 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS GAS DRYER 10 Install Coin Slide and Coin Box 10 Make Gas Connection 10 Connect Vent 10 Complete Installation 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC DRYER 11 Install Coin...

Page 3: ...re electric shock or injury to persons when using the dryer follow basic precautions including the following WARNING Read all instructions before using the dryer Do not place items exposed to cooking oils in your dryer Items contaminated with cooking oils may contribute to a chemical reaction that could cause a load to catch fire Do not dry articles that have been previously cleaned in washed in s...

Page 4: ...ered for ease of installation servicing and compliance with local codes and ordinances If closet door is installed the minimum unobstructed air opening in the top and bottom is required Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable The dryer must be exhausted outdoors No other fuel burning appliance may be installed in the same closet as the dryer WARNING Explosion Hazard Keep flammab...

Page 5: ...nal exhaust elbow is used closet door Front View 3 7 6 cm 3 7 6 cm 24 in2 155 cm2 48 in2 310 cm2 Opening is the minimum for a closet door Louvered doors with equivalent air openings are acceptable 0 0 cm Closet door 14 35 6 cm max 1 2 5 cm 0 0 cm 15 38 1 cm 0 0 cm Product Dimensions 27 68 6 cm dryer 27 68 6 cm 37 94 cm 14 35 6 cm ELECTRIC GAS EXHAUST LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE EXHAUST 4 12 1 cm 13 33 cm 1...

Page 6: ... a qualified electrical installer determine that the ground path is adequate A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from National Fire Protection Association One Batterymarch Park Quincy MA 02269 A four wire or three wire single phase 120 240 volt 60 Hz AC only electrical supply or four wire or three wire 120 208 volt if specified on the model serial rating plate is required on a separ...

Page 7: ...tall a shut off valve Securely tighten all gas connections If connected to LP have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14 36 cm water column Examples of a qualified person include licensed heating personnel authorized gas company personnel and authorized service personnel Failure to do so can result in death explosion or fire GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For...

Page 8: ...ound or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust such as flowers rocks or bushes WARNING Fire Hazard Use a heavy metal vent Do not use a plastic vent Do not use a metal foil vent Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire Flexible metal appliance connector It is recommended that a new flexible stainless steel gas line design certified by CSA International be used for...

Page 9: ...ny plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or flexible metal vent Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making turns Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking Vent outlet is located at the center of the bottom dryer back The vent can be routed up down left right behind the dryer or straight out the back of the dryer Vent S...

Page 10: ...ove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury Make Gas Connection 1 Remove red cap from gas pipe 2 Connect gas supply to dryer Use pipe joint compound resistant to the action of L P gas for gas connections If flexible metal tubing is used be certain there are no kinks ...

Page 11: ...nstallation For dryers using coin slides use the adapter kit supplied with the dryer WARNING Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install dryer Failure to do so can result in back or other injury 7 Replace the meter case service door Put the coin vault with lock and key in the meter case opening 8 Remove cardboard or hardboard from under dryer Make Electrical Connection Power...

Page 12: ...tral wire white or center of the power supply cord under the center screw of the terminal block Tighten screw 9 Connect the other wires to outer terminal block screws Tighten screws 10 Tighten strain relief screws 11 Insert tab of the terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw Four wire power supply cord must have four No 10 copper wires and match a fo...

Page 13: ...r terminal block screws Tighten screws 8 Tighten strain relief screws 9 Insert tab of the terminal block cover into slot of the dryer rear panel Secure cover with hold down screw D A C B 5 Remove the center terminal block screw 6 Remove the appliance neutral ground wire from the external ground conductor screw Connect the appliance neutral ground wire and the neutral wire white or center of the po...

Page 14: ...l block cover D Hold down screw A to disconnect box B D 5 12 7 cm 1 2 5 cm of wires stripped of insulation C Strip 5 12 7 cm of outer covering from end of cable Leave green or bare ground wire at 5 12 7 cm Cut 1 3 8 cm from 3 remaining wires Strip insulation back 1 2 5 cm Shape ends of wires into a hook C B A E D F 5 Remove the center terminal block screw 6 Remove the appliance neutral ground wire...

Page 15: ...re cut green or bare wire even with outer covering Three wire with ground wire green or bare wire cut short Wire is not used Dryer is grounded through neutral conductor to disconnect box 1 2 5 cm of wires stripped of insulation 3 1 2 8 9 cm 5 Loosen or remove the center terminal block screw 6 Place the hooked end of the neutral wire white or center of the direct wire cable under the center screw o...

Page 16: ... the ratchet tooth 5 Place new cam hub side down over clock shaft Line up flat side of shaft with flat side of cam hole Check that 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 Close and lock the meter case CHANGING TO A 30 OR 60 MINUTE TIMING CAM B C D A A Ratchet ...

Page 17: ... fuse is not blown Door is closed Controls are set in a running or ON position START button has been pushed firmly For gas dryers check that gas supply shutoff valves are set in open position If you need assistance The Commercial Laundry Support Center will answer any questions about operating or maintaining your dryer not covered in the Installation Instructions The Commercial Laundry Support Cen...

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