CSA/AM ANSI Z21.5.1-2006/CSA 7.1-2006

Abstract

This standard applies to newly produced Type 1 clothes dryers (see Part IV, Definitions), hereinafter referred to as dryers, constructed entirely of new, unused parts and materials: <br>a. For use with natural gas; <br>b. For use with manufactured gas; <br>c. For use with mixed gas; <br>d. For use with propane gas; <br>e. For use with liquefied petroleum gases; <br>f. For use with LP gas-air mixtures; and <br>g. For mobile home installation (see 1.2.12). The construction of clothes dryers for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Part <br>I. The performance of clothes dryers for use with the above-mentioned gases is covered under Part II. <br>Exhibits A and B include coverage for electrical equipment, wiring and accessories built in or supplied for use with the dryer. <br>Exhibit A contains provisions that are unique to the United States.&#160; <br>Exhibit B contains provisions that are unique to Canada.&#160; <br>Special construction provisions applicable to a dryer designed for use with an optional listed conversion kit are outlined under Exhibit C, Optional Provisions for Listed Gas Appliances Conversion Kits. <br>If a value for measurement as given in this standard is followed by an equivalent value in other units, the first stated value is to be regarded as the specification.&#160; <br>All references to "psi" throughout this standard are to be considered gage pressures unless otherwise specified.&#160; <br>Exhibit D, List of Reference Standards, contains a list of Standards specifically referenced in this standard and sources from which they may be obtained. Exhibit D includes the U.S. and Canadian reference standards where applicable. <br>It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to determine which referenced standard applies, based on the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction at the location of the installation.&#160; <br>Special construction provisions applicable to a clothes dryer designed for use with an optional listed conversion kit are outlined under Exhibit C, Optional Provisions for Listed Gas Appliance Conversion Kits. Also see 1.23.13.