GE PFMN445 Clothes Dryer User Manual


 
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K Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts
or entry of birds or other wildlife.
K Termination should present minimal resistance
to the exhaust airflow and should require little
or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
K #4E4A install a screen in or over the exhaust
duct. This could cause lint buildup.
K Wall caps must be installed at least 12above
ground level or any other obstruction with the
opening pointed down.
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For best performance, separate all turns
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the distance between the last turn and
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K One turn of 45º or less may be ignored.
K Two 45º turns should be treated as one
90º turn.
K Each turn over 45º should be treated as
one 90º turn.
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K All joints should be tight to avoid leaks.
The male end of each section of duct must
point away from the dryer.
K Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners
that extend into the duct. They will serve as
a collection point for lint.
K Duct joints can be made air- and moisture-tight
by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct
tape.
K Horizontal runs should slope down toward
the outdoors 1/2per foot.
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Ductwork that runs through an unheated area
or is near air conditioning should be insulated
to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
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Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
K Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
K Reduce the dryer life.
K Accumulate lint, creating a potential
fire hazard.
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The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of
the exhaust system depends upon the type
of duct, number of turns, the type of exhaust
hood (wall cap) and all conditions noted below.
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Recommended Use only for short-
run installations
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0 150 Feet 125 Feet
1 135 Feet 115 Feet
2 125 Feet 105 Feet
3 115 Feet 95 Feet
4 105 Feet 85 Feet
5 95 Feet 75 Feet
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