GE GTDS850GDWS - Manual (Page 2)

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Minimum Clearance in Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides, 3 in. front, 7 in. top and 3 in. rear.
Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service
Installation Instructions
Step 1 Verify your gas installation (see section 2).
Step 2 Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer
(see section 1).
Step 3 Check and ensure the existing external exhaust is clean (see
section 6).
Step 4 Remove the foam shipping pads (see section 1).
Step 5 Move the dryer to the desired location.
Step 6 Level your dryer (see section 8).
Step 7 Connect the gas supply (see section 3) and check for leaks
(see section 4).
LEVEL
8" PIPE WRENCH
10" ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES
(x2)
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
SLIP JOINT PLIERS FLAT BLADE SCREWDRIVER
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
GLOVES
SAFETY GLASSES
4" DUCT
CLAMPS (2)
OR
4" SPRING
CLAMPS (2)
EXHAUST
HOOD
4" DIA. METAL
ELBOW
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED)
KIT WX08X10077 (INCLUDES 2 ELBOWS)
4" DIA. METAL DUCT
(RECOMMENDED
)
4" DIA. FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL TYPE)
UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT
(IF NEEDED.)
UL-APPROVED
FOIL TAPE
SOAP SOLUTION
FOR LEAK DETECTION
PIPE
COMPOUND
FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR
Step 8 Connect the external exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the power supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the operation of the power supply, gas connections,
and venting.
Step 11 Place the owners manual and the installation instructions
in a location where they will be noticed by the owner.
For alcove or closet installation, see section 9.
For bathroom or bedroom installation, see section 10.
For mobile or manufactured home, see section 11.
For side or bottom exhaust, see section 13.
For connecting inlet hoses, see section 14.
For garage installation, see section 12.
For door reversing instructions, see section 15