Speed Queen Drying Tumblers TMB1268C - Manual (Page 19)

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Installation/Operation Supplement
17 M414881 (EN)
Exhaust Requirements
Make-Up Air
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
A tumbler is forced air exhausted and requires
provisions for make-up air to replace the air exhausted
by the tumbler.
Make-up air openings with louvers will restrict air
flow. The opening must be increased to compensate
for area taken up by louvers.
If it is necessary to duct make-up air to tumbler(s),
increase area of ductwork by 25% to compensate for
any restriction in air movement.
Venting
Proper sized exhaust ducts are essential for proper
operation. All elbows should be sweep type. Exhaust
ducts must be assembled so the interior surfaces are
smooth to prevent the accumulation of lint.
DO NOT use plastic or thin foil flexible ducts. Use
exhaust ducts made of sheet metal or other
noncombustible material. Use duct tape or pop rivets
on all seams and joints.
Verify that old ducts are thoroughly cleaned out before
installing new tumbler(s).
NOTE: The ducts must be equivalent in strength
and corrosion resistance to ducts made of
galvanized sheet steel not less than 0.495 mm
(0.0195 inches) thick.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, provide an
individual exhaust duct for each tumbler. Do not
install a hot water heater in a room containing
tumblers. It is better to have the water heater in a
separate room with a separate air inlet.
NOTE: This manual is only a supplement. Refer to
installation/operation manual for full instructions.
Required Make-Up Air Opening
(to the outside) for Each Tumbler
Models Opening
120 Pound
2323 cm
2
(360 in
2
)
free air
170 Pound
3710 cm
2
(525 in
2
)
free air
Table 2
A drying tumbler produces combustible
lint. To reduce the risk of fire, the tumbler
must be exhausted to the outdoors.
W057
To reduce the risk of fire and accumulation
of combustible gases, DO NOT exhaust
tumbler air into a window well, gas vent,
chimney or enclosed, unventilated area
such as an attic, ceiling, crawl space under
a building, or concealed space of a
building.
W506
WARNING