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Installation Instructions
T 9822 Gas Dryer
The T 9822 gas dryer is only
approved for use in the USA
and Canada. It is not approved
for use in Mexico.
en - US, CA
To prevent accidents
and machine damage
read these instructions
before
installation or use. M.-Nr. 07 431 110
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WARNING For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal injury or death. – Do not store or use 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. Immediatel
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Stand ............................................................7 Installation site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Installation and connection GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. In the event of malfunction or breakdown, WARNING - Risk of Fire grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of When using your gas appliance least resistance for electric current. This follow basic safety precautions appliance is equipped with a cord including the following: having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. Only It is essenti
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not install a clothes dryer with flexible plastic venting materials. If flexible metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a specific type identified by the manufacturer as suitable for use with clothes dryers. Flexible venting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire. The appliance shall not be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, an
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Installation Front view Exhaust connection Stand Power cord with plug A dryer stand, with drawer, can be purchased as an optional accessory. Control panel Door Four height adjustable screw feet 7
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Installation Rear Handle for transportation (arrows) WARNING : Do not remove the restriction insert in the vent Power cord with plug opening. It may result in poor drying Slot for module results, damage to the laundry and higher Carbon monoxide emissions. Air intake Exception: The restriction insert Gas connection must be removed if the exhaust connection if moved to the left or Exhaust connection with restriction right side of the dryer. insert 8
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Installation site WARNING: The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of gas Do not install the dryer: appliances in garages. They must be 18 inches off the ground and - outdoors protected by a barrier from vehicles. - in an environment with dripping water or weather - near flammable materials - in rooms which may contain gas or other fuels - in closets with solid doors - with other fuel-burning appliances in the same closet - in a location where its door could conflict with room door
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Installation site Confined space installation Minimum installation clearance When installed in any space with less than 122 square feet, minimum clearances around the dryer must be adhered to for proper ventilation and vents for make up air must be installed. Do not install any other fuel-burning appliance in the same space as the dryer. Confined door openings Any doors limiting circulation must be louvered or otherwise ventilated. A minimum of 200 square inches 2 (1,290 cm ) of opening is r
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Installation Transporting the dryer to the Level the dryer installation site The rear of the lid has a handle for transportation. Use the front dryer feet and the rear of the lid to move the dryer to the installation site. The dryer must be level to ensure safe and proper operation. Unscrew the four feet as necessary by turning the foot, 1, and the locking nut, 2, to the left. Once level, hold the foot, 1, still with adjustable pliers. At the same time, turn the locking nut, 2, to the righ
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Installation WARNING WARNING With left or right exhaust Before installation, disconnect the connections, the restriction insert tumble dryer from the electrical must be integrated into the side supply by shutting off the power exhaust ducting guide. main or tripping the circuit breaker. Otherwise poor drying results, Be sure the dryer power cord is damage to the laundry and higher unplugged from the wall. Carbon monoxide emissions may Do not restore power until the occur. installation is compl
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Electrical connection The dryer is supplied with a 5’ 7" GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (1.7 m) 3x14 AWG cord and a This appliance must be grounded. NEMA 5-15 P plug, ready for In the event of malfunction or connection to a 120 V, 60 Hz, 15 A AC breakdown, grounding will reduce power supply. the risk of electric shock by Plug the machine into a proper outlet. providing a path of least resistance. This appliance is equipped with a If the plug does not fit, have a proper cord having an equipment outlet
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Gas connection Gas type WARNING The gas dryer is equipped for connection to a NATURAL GAS Installation and service must be supply. performed by a qualified installer, service agency or gas supplier. The maximum heat output is 19,500 BTU/H (5,7 kW). In Massachusetts a licensed Minimum gas supply pressure plumber / gas fitter is required. to obtain the required gas input is: 0.15 psi (4" WC) for natural gas This appliance must be installed 0.29 psi (8" WC) for LP gas. with its own shut off valve
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Gas connection Gas supply Installation material (hoses and adapters) must be provided by the installer. Gas connection distances Flare union adapter 1/8" NPT pressure tapping plug Gas shut-off valve For convenience (if allowed by code), an AGA or CGA approved flexible stainless steel gas hose (accordion type) may be used between the gas This appliance must be installed with its shut-off valve and the dryer. This will own shut off valve on the gas supply allow the appliance to be moved from
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Gas connection To secure all connections use appropriate Teflon tape or a thread compound, suitable for gas connections. 3 Install a / " flare union adapter, ,to 8 the female elbow, . Hold the elbow with a wrench. At the end of the dryer's gas connection hand screw on the 3 / " NPT elbow. 8 Using a wrench tighten the elbow with a half turn. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Secure the flexible metal gas line connector to the adapter. 16
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Gas connection Using two wrenches tighten all Using two wrenches tighten the connections. flexible gas line connection. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. Connect the flare union adapter, , to the pressure tapping plug, , originally installed on the gas shut off valve, . Open the gas shut-off valve. After connecting the appliance check all fittings for gas leaks e.g. with soapy water or an equivalent. WARNING NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS. 17
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Ducting Exhaust ducting and WARNING connections 3 Danger of toxic fumes. A gap of / " (10 mm) must be 8 provided between the machine and The exhaust gases from the dryer the floor. This gap is necessary for must only be vented outside the proper air flow and must not be building. blocked by a toe-kick or thick piled carpets. DO NOT terminate the exhaust ducts in a chimney, fireplace Sufficient venting of the installation ducting, a combustion appliance site is essential for proper dryer vent fl
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Ducting How to calculate the effective Note: duct length Maximum effective duct lengths: 4" (100 mm) diameter 66 ft (20 m) The overall duct length will determine 5" (125 mm) diameter 131 ft (40 m) the duct diameter (see the "Additional 6" (150 mm) diameter 328 ft (100 m) duct lengths" table). In Canada the exhaust duct must be 4" (102 mm) in If using flexible metal duct the total diameter. length must not exceed 7' 10" (2.4 m). Measure the actual duct length See the "Additional duct lengths" n
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Ducting Tips about the ductwork – Do not assemble the duct with screws or other fastening devices – Check with your local building code that extend into the duct and catch to determine the maximum allowable lint. duct length. – The shorter the exhaust ductwork, – Only use rigid or flexible metal duct the more efficient the dryer will be. for exhausting. Non-metallic flexible Expelled air is slowed down in the hose should not be used, it is a ducts due to friction against the inner potential fire
