GE 500A436P006 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
Installation instructions
CONNECTING THE DRYER
TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METALTRANSITIONDUCT
* For best d,Ting perff_rmance, a rigid metal transition
duct is recommended.
* Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crush-
ing and kinking.
UL-LISTEDFLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)TRANSITION DUCT
e If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UiAisted
flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit
WX08X10077).
*Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors
or other enclosed spaces.
*Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8
feet (2.4m).
*For many applicanons, installing elbows at both the
dwer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustra-
tions below). Elbows allow the dwer to sit close to the
wall without kinMng and or crushing the transition
duct, maximizing dxTing performance.
*Avoid resnng the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT
* In special installations, it may be necessai T to connect
the dwer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil-
type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (fbil-type)duct
may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or
flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND
where a 4" diameter can be maintained throughout the
ennre length of the transinon duct.
* In Canada and the United States, only the flexible
metal(fbil-type) ducts that comply with the "Outline for
Clothes Dwer Transition Duct Subject 2158A" shall be
used.
* Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors
or other enclosed spaces.
* Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8
feet (2.4m).
* Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
* For best dwing performance:
]. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dwer
outlet pipe.
9. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3. With the dr}wr in its permanent position, extend the
duct to its fldl length. Allow 9" of duct to overlap the
exhaust pipe. Cut offand remove excess duct. Kee I)
the duct as straight as possible tot maximum airflow.
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other
clam p.
RECOMMENDED
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EXCESSIVE
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
* If your dwer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet,
it will be stated on a label on ti_e &Ter back.
* The diyer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the
EXHAUST INFORMATION section.
* Minimum clearance be/ween dryer cabinet and adjacent ,_vdls
or other surf:does is:
0 in. either side
3 in. flont and rear
* Minimum vertical space flom floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
* Closet doors must be louvcred or o/herwise vcntilamd and must
contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distribumd.
If the closet contains bo/h a washer and a dr_vr, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 sq.in, of open area equally distribumd.
* The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent
gas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.
* No other tirol-burning appliance shall be installed in the
same closet wi/h the dwer.
If0-] BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION
e The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
EXHAUST INFORMATION section 6.
* The installation must conform with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL FUEL
GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
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MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED
HOME INSTALLATION
e Installa/ion must confbrm to the MANUFACTURED HOME
CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART
32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN
NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME, NO. 501B.
* The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the termina-
tion securely fastened to the mobile home structure. (See
EXHAUST INFORMATION section 6.)
* The vent MUST NOT be terminated benea/h a mobile or
manuf:dcnned home.
* The vent duct material MUST BE METAl,.
* FdT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dwer securely
to the struc/ure.
* The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct, vent,
or chimney.
* Do not use sheet metal screws or other refastening devices
which extend into the interior of ti_e exhaust vent.
* Provide an opening with a flee area of at least 2:5 sq. in.or
introduction of outside air into the dwer room.