GE GTDL210GDWW - Manual (Page 5)

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.
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wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors
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INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air
conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation
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EXHAUST CONNECTION
BEFORE PERFORMING THIS EXHAUST
INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT THE
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WARNING -
TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
• This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust
duct.
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to the home exhaust duct. It must be installed
in accordance with the instructions found in
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of this manual.
• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall,
a ceiling, gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an
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a building. The accumulated lint could create a
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• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct
with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of
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• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
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hazard.
• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners
that extend into the duct. These fasteners can
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• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the
exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust
system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once a
year.
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
• For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct
is recommended.
• Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing
and kinking.
GAS
INLET
PIPE
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID METAL EXHAUST DUCTING.
HOWEVER, IF FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT
NOT PLASTIC.
MUST BE UL-LISTED METAL
EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
(CUT TO PROPER
LENGTH)
4" METAL DUCT
FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION, CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO
THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP.
CSA (AGA) APPROVED
NEW FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
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STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
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NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT KINKING AND
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INSTRUCTIONS IN STEP 13 TO EXHAUST
DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDE OR BOTTOM OF
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Installation Instructions
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