American Dryer Corp. MDG-120PVV - Manual (Page 16)

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C. DRYER ENCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
Bulkheads and partitions should be made of noncombustible material.
NOTE: Allowances must be made for opening the control door.
A. 40-inches (101.6 cm) for optimum opening of load door.
B. The maximum thickness of the bulkhead is 4-inches (10.16 cm).
C. For gas dryers a minimum overhead clearance of 12-inches (30.48 cm) is required, providing no sprinkler is
located above the dryer. For steam dryers or if a sprinkler is located above the dryer, 18-inches (45.72 cm)
is required.
D. Dryer should be positioned 24-inches (60.96 cm) away from the nearest obstruction and 36-inches (91.44
cm) is recommended for ease of installation, maintenance, and service.
E. 2-inch (5.08 cm) minimum is required for opening the control door.
F. Flooring should be level or below dryer cabinet for ease of removing panels during maintenance.
G. 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, along with the removal of panels during maintenance.