GE DCVH680EJBB - Manual (Page 3)

3 #10 AWG MINIMUM COPPER
CONDUCTORS OR 120/240V 30A POWER
SUPPLY CORD KIT MARKED FOR USE
WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH CLOSED
LOOP OR SPADE TERMINALS WITH
UPTURNED ENDS (NOT SUPPLIED).
L1
L2
STRAIN RELIEF
BRACKET
3/4", UL
RECOGNIZED
STRAIN RELIEF
HOT
WIRE
HOT
WIRE
GROUND
STRAP
GREEN
GROUND
SCREW
NEUTRAL
(White)
SCREWS
(3)
If required, by local code,
install external ground
(not provided) to grounded
metal, cold water pipe, or
other established ground
determined by a qualified
electrician.
COVER
Installation Instructions
3 EXHAUST INFORMATION
DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered
by the warranty.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of bends
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. The maximum exhaust length for rigid metal duct
is shown in the table below.
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1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall receptacle.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Remove and discard ground strap. Keep the green ground screw
for step 7.
5. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry hole.
Bring power cord through strain relief.
6. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal
block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal
block (marked N).
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground screw
(hole above strain relief bracket). Tighten all terminal block
screws (3) completely.
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the dryer’s
circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower back.
4. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord entry
hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
5. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the terminal
block (marked L1 and L2).
B. Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of the terminal
block (marked N).
6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center) terminal of
block and to green ground screw on cabinet rear. Tighten all
terminal block screws (3) completely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
WARNING - NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST
HOOD OR WALLCAP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or
other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow
and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could cause lint
build up.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or any
other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct,
including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90¼
• One turn of 45¼ or less may be ignored.
• Two 45¼ turns should be treated as one 90¼ turn.
• Each turn over 45¼ should be treated as one 90¼ turn.
SEALING OF JOINTS
• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of
duct must point away from the dryer.
• The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other fastening means
that extend into the duct and catch lint.
• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the
overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1/2 inch per foot.
INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning
should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.
4" DIA.
4"
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
No. of 90°
Elbows
Rigid
Metal
Rigid
Metal
90 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet
0
1
2
3
4
Use only for short
run installations
EXHAUST LENGTH
WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED STATES,
THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102mm).
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct
and replace with UL listed transition duct.