Miele PDR 516 SL EL Vented Dryer Installation Guide

: June 1, 2024
: Miele

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Miele PDR 516 SL EL Vented Dryer
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Installation notes
PDR 516 (electrically heated)
- Machine connections
- Installation
Technical Data
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Miele PDR 516 SL EL Vented Dryer

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Product Information

Specifications

Model: PDR 516 SL EL Elektrobeheizt
Power Supply: 3N AC 400 V, 50/60 Hz
Abluft: 3 AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz
Maximum nominal volume flow: 350 Pa
Maximum exhaust air temperature: 150 mm

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Unscrew Torx screws (Torx T 20 and T 30) from the wooden pallet and remove the wooden battens.
Lift the tumble dryer with the pallet truck and fit the 4 adjustable feet supplied.
Place the tumble dryer on a perfectly level, secure, and horizontal surface that can withstand the specified floor load.
Ensure a maintenance corridor with a width of at least 500 mm is set up behind the machine for airflow and maintenance access.
Maintain specified minimum distances between the machine and walls.

Technical Data

Weight: 159 kg
Dimensions (mm): 711 x 1800 x 1089
Nominal Volume Flow: 1709 l

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What should I do if I need to install a Residual Current Device (RCD)?
A: If local regulations require the installation of an RCD, it is mandatory to use a Type B Residual Current Device (RCD) that is all-sensitive.
Q: How should I connect the Abluftleitung to the Abluftstutzen?
A: When connecting the exhaust pipe to the exhaust nozzle of the machine, ensure a secure and airtight connection for proper operation.

Installation notes

Installation requirements

Risk of injury or damage to property due to improper installa-tion.
Incorrect installation of the tumble dryer can lead to personal injury or damage to property.

The tumble dryer must only be installed and commissioned by the Miele Customer Service Department or an authorised dealer.

The tumble dryer must be installed by all relevant regulations and standards.
The dryer must only be operated in a room that has sufficient ventilation and which is frost-free.
The tumble dryer must not be installed behind a closed door or a sliding door. The maximum opening angle of the tumble dryer door must not be limited by objects or doors. It must be possible to fully open the tumble dryer door at any time.

General operating conditions

This dryer is intended only for use in a commercial environment and must only be operated indoors.
Do not install the tumble dryer in a room where there is a risk of frost.
Depending on the nature of the installation site, sound emissions and vibrations may occur.
Tip: Have the installation site inspected and seek the advice of a professional in instances where increased noise may cause a nuisance.

Transporting the tumble dryer

Risk of injury caused by the tumble dryer tipping over. When transporting the tumble dryer, there is the risk of the appliance tipping over.
The tumble dryer must only be transported with a transport pallet. Suitable transport aids must always be used during transportation.
Transport the tumble dryer to the installation site using a suitable pallet truck.
Remove the transport packaging.
Unscrew Torx screws (Torx T 20 and T 30) from the wooden pallet and remove the wooden battens.
Remove the wooden battens.
Lift the tumble dryer with the pallet truck.
Fit the 4 adjustable feet supplied.

Installing the tumble dryer

Place the tumble dryer on a perfectly level, secure and horizontal surface that can withstand the specified floor load.

The floor load created by the tumble dryer is concentrated and transferred to the installation surface via the machine feet. A base is not required. However, an uneven floor surface must be compensated for.

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x	1800 mm
y	710 mm
z	1090 mm

To ensure a sufficient flow of air to the appliance and to facilitate any future maintenance work, a maintenance corridor with a width of at least 500 mm must be set up behind the machine and must be accessible at all times. The distance between the machine and any walls must not fall below the specified minimum values.
The tumble dryer must be aligned and set up on a level surface. Adjust the tumble dryer adjustable feet until the machine is level. After the machine has been aligned, screw the nuts tightly to the base plate using a screwdriver.
- Tip: Use a spirit level to ensure correct alignment.
Miele generally recommends securing both of the tumble dryer’s front screw feet to the floor with the tensioning strips supplied. In the following cases, the tumble dryer must be secured to the floor with the tensioning strips supplied: with gas-heated tumble dryers, when setting up a plinth or on an offshore installation.
The danger of gas leakage from gas-heated tumble dryers due to lack of floor fastening.
Accidental displacement of a gas-heated tumble dryer can damage the gas line and cause gas to leak.
After installation, always secure gas-heated tumble dryers to the floor using suitable fastening material.

Electrical connection

The electrical connection must be established by a qualified electrician.

The electrical connection may only be made to an electrical system provided by all appropriate local and national legislation, regulations and guidelines. Please also observe the regulations set out by your insurance provider and energy supplier, accident prevention regulations, as well as recognised codes of practice.
The reliable and safe operation of this tumble dryer is only ensured if it has been connected to the mains electricity supply.
The required supply voltage, power rating and fuse rating can be found on the data plate on the tumble dryer. Ensure that the supply voltage matches the voltage quoted on the data plate before establishing the electrical connection to the tumble dryer.
Connection to a supply voltage other than the one quoted on the data plate can damage the tumble dryer if the voltage is too high.
If more than one voltage is specified on the data plate, the tumble dryer can be converted for connection to the relevant input voltage. This conversion must be performed by the Miele Customer Service Department or by an authorised dealer. During the conversion, the wiring instructions given on the wiring diagram must be followed.
Tip: We recommend connecting the tumble dryer to the power supply via a plug and socket so that it is easier to conduct electrical safety checks (e.g. during maintenance or repair work).
It is advisable to connect the product via a suitably rated plug and socket by IEC-60309, otherwise for a hardwired con-nection an all-pole means of isolation must be installed at the site.
An isolation device is a switch that ensures a contact opening of more than 3 mm. These include circuit breakers, fuses and contactors (IEC/EN 60947).
If the mains supply cannot be permanently disconnected, the isolation device (including plug and socket) must be safeguarded against being switched on either unintentionally or without authorisation.
- The tumble dryer must not be connected to devices such as timers which would switch it off automatically.
- If it is necessary to install a residual current device (RCD) by local regulations, a residual current device type B (sensitive to universal current) must be used.
Loud noises and risk of damage due to incorrect phase connection on heat-pump dryers.
- An incorrect phase position causes a lot of noise in tumble dryers with heat pumps and can cause damage to the compressor.
- When connecting a heat pump dryer to the power connection, ensure the correct phase position according to the wiring diagram.

Installation of electrically heated and gas-heated variants

Air intake/exhaust air
The tumble dryer may only be operated when the ducting has been connected properly and the room is sufficiently ventilated.
Silencer (Miele accessory available to order)
- The use of silencers is not permitted in exhaust ducting used by gas-heated washing machines or ironers. The tightness of the silencer is classified as category B by EN 13180.
- With gas-heated tumble dryers, Building regulations approval must be obtained for the overall ducting system. You are not permitted to install multiple tumble dryers to a single silencer. If the tumble dryer is connected to a shared extraction system, the silencer must be installed directly onto the tumble dryer’s exhaust connection point. The non-return flap must then be installed downstream of the silencer in the direction of flow.
Calculating the total length and diameter of a supply- air or exhaust pipe
- The length of the required pipeline and the number and shape of the elbows are determined by the structural conditions. To avoid impairing the airflow performance, the pipeline should be as short as possible and if feasible should not have any sharp bends.
- In addition, a decision must be made as to whether flexible piping or steel piping should be installed with a round or square cross-section. If the tumble dryer is connected to a central air supply, the total pipe length is calculated from the sum of all exhaust and supply pipes. The maximum supply pipe length should not exceed half of the total pipe length.
- The exhaust ducting for gas-heated appliances must not be made from flammable materials. Otherwise, there is a risk of fire.
- Use only non-flammable materials for the exhaust ducting.
- In upward exhaust ducting systems, a condensate drain must be fitted at the lowest point. The condensate must be drained via a water collection tray or a floor drain positioned in an appropriate location.
- If air is being directed from multiple appliances into a combined ducting system (exceptional circumstances), a non-return device (non-return flap) must be installed in the ducting for each appliance to prevent backflow.
- To make subsequent cleaning of the pipes easier, cleaning flaps should be fitted to elbows wherever possible.
- The on-site exhaust ducting and outlet to the outdoors must be regularly checked for lint deposits and cleaned if necessary.

Substitute pipe lengths

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Maximum permissible total ducting length

Clear minimum pipe diameter

(metal pipes)

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150 mm| 10 m
180 mm| 27 m
200 mm| 48 m
Permissible counter pressure in the vent ducting| 350 Pa

When connecting the vent ducting to the exhaust duct on a machine, particular care must be taken to make sure the connection is secure and air-tight.
With complex ducting with many bends and additional components, or when several different appliances are connected to a shared duct, it is recommended that a detailed pipework calculation is carried out by a qualified specialist.
The vent ducting must not be channelled into a chimney or flue already in use for any gas, coal or oil-burning installation. The warm and moist exhaust air is to be conducted to the outside or through suitable ventilation ducting along the shortest path possible. The vent ducting must be laid so that airflow is not hindered. To achieve this, use as few bends as possible along with short pipelines and well-made connections and transitions checked for air-tightness. No filters or grilles may be fitted in the vent ducting.
The end of the vent ducting leading outside must be protected against the elements, e.g. with a downward-facing 90° elbow.
- During tumble dryer operation, the room must be adequately ventilated.

Room ventilation opening for air intake from the setup room

The minimum dimension of the ventilation opening depends on the cross-section of the extraction ducting.
If the tumble dryer is connected to a central air supply, additional ventilation openings are normally not needed.

Extraction ducting

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Minimum dimension for ventilation opening

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150 mm| –| 177 cm²| 531 cm²| 260 mm| 230 mm
–| 150 mm| 225 cm²| 675 cm²| 295 mm| 260 mm
180 mm| –| 254 cm²| 762 cm²| 315 mm| 280 mm
–| 180 mm| 324 cm²| 972 cm²| 355 mm| 315 mm
200 mm| –| 314 cm²| 942 cm²| 350 mm| 310 mm
–| 200 mm| 400 cm²| 1200 cm²| 395 mm| 350 mm
220 mm| –| 380 cm²| 1140 cm²| 381 mm| 377 mm
–| 220 mm| 484 cm²| 1452 cm²| 430 mm| 382 mm
250 mm| –| 491 cm²| 1473 cm²| 435 mm| 385 mm
–| 250 mm| 625 cm²| 1875 cm²| 490 mm| 435 mm
300 mm| –| 707 cm²| 2121 cm²| 520 mm| 460 mm
–| 300 mm| 900 cm²| 2700 cm²| 590 mm| 520 mm

Risk of electric shock and injury due to using the tumble dryer without the complete casing.
If the casing is dismantled, it is possible to come into contact with live or rotating machine parts.
Once the tumble dryer has been installed, replace all the casing parts that were removed.

PDR 516 (electrically heated)

Machine connections

Dimensions quoted in millimetres

1. Electrical connection
3. Air intake
4. Exhaust duct
5. Connection for communication module
The optional communication module can be used to establish a data connection in ac-cordance with the Ethernet or WiFi standard.
6. Communication box (optional)
For setting up a connection with external systems
7. Connection for communication box

Installation

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Dimensions quoted in millimetres

3. Air intake
4. Exhaust duct

Installation

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Dimensions quoted in millimetres

F. Screw foot

Technical Data

Possible voltage variants
3N AC 400 V, 50/60 Hz

Standard connection

Supply voltage 3N AC 400 V
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power rating 14,1 kW
Fuse rating (on site) 3×25 A
Circuit breaker trip characteristic Type B
Minimum cross-section for connection cable 4 mm²

3 AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz

Standard connection

Supply voltage 3 AC 230 V
Frequency 50/60 Hz
Power rating 14,1 kW
Fuse rating (on site) 3×40 A
Circuit breaker trip characteristic Type B
Minimum cross-section for connection cable 10 mm²

Exhaust air

Maximum nominal volume flow rate 790 m³/h
Maximum permitted pressure loss 350 Pa
Connector on machine side (external diameter) 150 mm
Maximum exhaust air temperature 80 °C
As relative humidity inside the exhaust ducting can be as high as 100 %, suitable measures must be taken to prevent a backflow of condensate into the machine.

Air intake

Standard connection: air intake from the installation site
There must be sufficient air intake at the installation site to match the air outlet volume.
Alternative connection: air intake directly from outdoors
Connection sleeve on machine side (internal diameter) 161 mm

Removing the protective cover exposes live parts. For safety reasons, a pipe must be installed from the tumble dryer’s central fresh air intake (over a minimum length of 900 mm) and secured with 2 screws.

Machine Data