Whirlpool WED5800S Installation Instructions - Page 3

Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements, Installation Clearances

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Installation Clearances The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open fully. Dryer Dimensions 43 ³⁄₈" (110 cm) 15¼" (38.74 cm) 43 ³⁄₈" (110 cm) 22 ¾" (57.8 cm) *26" (66 cm) 29" (73.66 cm) A *27 ¾" (70.5 cm) 29" (73.66 cm) B 43 ³⁄₈" (110 cm) 22 ¾" (57.8 cm) 43³⁄₈" (110 cm) 13 ¾" (34.9 cm) *27 ¾" (70.5 cm) 29" (73.66 cm) C *27 ¾" (70.5 cm) 29" (73.66 cm) D A. Small opening side-swing door B. Large opening side-swing door C. Wide opening side-swing door D. Wide opening hamper door *Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See "Venting Requirements." Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet installation The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing allowed. s Additional spacing should be considered for ease of installation and servicing. s Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and floor moldings. s For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation openings in the top and bottom of the door are required. Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are acceptable. s Companion appliance spacing should also be considered. 18" (45.7 cm) 14" max. (35.6 cm) 48 in. 2 (310 cm2) 3" (7.6 cm) 24 in.2 (155 cm2) 0"* 29" 0"* 0"* 27¾" 5½" (0 cm) (73.66 cm) (0 cm) (0 cm) (70.5 cm) (14 cm) A B C A. Recessed area B. Side view - closet or confined area C. Closet door with vents 3" (7.6 cm) *Additional spacing recommended Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements This dryer 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: s Metal exhaust system hardware, which is available for purchase from your dealer. s 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. 3

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Installation Clearances
The location must be large enough to allow the dryer door to open
fully.
Dryer Dimensions
*Most installations require a minimum 5½" (14 cm) clearance
behind the dryer for the exhaust vent with elbow. See “Venting
Requirements.”
Minimum installation spacing for recessed area or closet
installation
The dimensions shown following are for the minimum spacing
allowed.
Additional spacing should be considered for ease of
installation and servicing.
Additional clearances might be required for wall, door and
floor moldings.
For closet installation, with a door, minimum ventilation
openings in the top and bottom of the door are required.
Louvered doors with equivalent ventilation openings are
acceptable.
Companion appliance spacing should also be considered.
*Additional spacing recommended
Mobile Home - Additional Installation Requirements
This dryer 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 dealer.
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.
A. Small opening side-swing door
B. Large opening side-swing door
C. Wide opening side-swing door
D. Wide opening hamper door
43
³⁄₈
"
(110cm)
*26"
(66cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
A
15¼"
(38.74cm)
43
³⁄₈
"
(110cm)
*27¾"
(70.5cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
B
22¾"
(57.8cm)
43
³⁄₈
"
(110cm)
13¾"
(34.9cm)
*27¾"
(70.5cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
D
43
³⁄₈
"
(110cm)
*27¾"
(70.5cm)
29"
(73.66cm)
C
22¾"
(57.8cm)
A. Recessed area
B. Side view - closet or confined area
C. Closet door with vents
A
B
C
18"
(45.7 cm)
0"*
(0 cm)
29"
(73.66 cm)
0"*
(0 cm)
0"*
(0 cm)
14" max.
(35.6
cm)
27
¾
"
(70.5 cm)
5
½
"
(14 cm)
48 in.
(310 cm
)
2
2
24 in.
(155 cm
)
2
2
3"
(7.6 cm)
3"
(7.6 cm)