Kenmore 9787 Installation Instructions - Page 5

Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements This laundry center is suitable for mobile home installations. The installation must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD Part 280). Mobile home installations require: • Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your local Sears store or Sears Service Center. • Mobile Home Installation Kit Part Number 346764. See "Tools and Parts" section for information on ordering. • Special provisions must be made in mobile homes to introduce outside air into the dryer. The opening (such as a nearby window) should be at least twice as large as the dryer exhaust opening. The laundry center can be installed using the standpipe drain system (floor or wall), the laundry tub drain system, or the floor drain system. Select the drain hose installation method you need. See "Alternate Parts." Standpipe drain system - wall or floor (views A & B) The standpipe drain requires a minimum diameter standpipe of 2" (5 cm). The minimum carry-away capacity can be no less than 17 gal. (64 L) per minute. A 2" (5 cm) diameter to 1" (2.5 cm) diameter standpipe adapter kit is available. See "Alternate Parts." The top of the standpipe must be at least 39" (99 cm) high and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer. (99 cm) A Laundry tub drain system (view C) The laundry tub needs a minimum 20 gal. (76 L) capacity. The top of the laundry tub must be at least 34" (86.4 cm) above the floor and no higher than 96" (2.4 m) from the bottom of the washer. Floor drain system (view D) The floor drain system requires a siphon break that may be purchased separately. See "Alternate Parts." The siphon break must be a minimum of 28" (71 cm) from the bottom of the washer. Additional hoses might be needed. C Electrical Shock Hazard Pmuginto a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove ground prong. Do not use an adapter. Do not use an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions can resumt in death, fire, or electdcam shock. • A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15- or 20-amp, fused electrical supply is required. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended. It is also recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. • To minimize possible shock hazard, the cord must be plugged into a mating, 3 prong, ground-type outlet, grounded in accordance with local codes and ordinances. If a mating outlet is not available, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have the properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician. IMPORTANT: The laundry center must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. • If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate. • Do not ground to a gas pipe. • Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the laundry center is properly grounded. • Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS [] For a grounded, cord-connected washer/dryer: This washer/dryer must be grounded, in the event of malfunction or breakdown, grounding will reduce the risk of electric shock by providing a path of least resistance for electric current. This washer/dryer is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING: improper connection of the equipment- grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service representative or personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the washer/dryer is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the washer/dryer: if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS