GE GTDS850GDWS - Manual (Page 8)

Installation Instructions
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UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT
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> For best drying performance:
1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe.
2. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the duct to its full
length. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut off and remove
excess duct. Keep the duct as straight as possible for maximum airflow.
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.
In Canada and the United States, only the flexible metal (foil-type)
ducts that comply with the “Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition
Duct Subject 2158A” shall be used.
>
> In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the dryer
to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil- type) duct. A UL-listed
flexible metal (foil-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
entire length of the transition duct.
Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other
enclosed spaces.
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Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4m). >
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. >
4 LEVELING LEGS
LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR
DRYER
the 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryer
is level from side to side and front to rear.
9 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
?If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or
closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.
?The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the
EXHAUST INFORMATION sections 3 & 4.
?Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls
or other surfaces is: 0 in. either side, 3 in. front, 3 in. rear
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ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
? Closet ventilation openings required: 2 louvers each 60 square
in. (387 square cm), located 3 in. (7.6 cm) from top and bottom of
door. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
during pressure testing at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).
A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for test
gage connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the
gas supply connection to the dryer.
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LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE
OPEN
DOOR 90
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LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK
? Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, away
from dryer.
? Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Explosion Hazard
? Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance
for installation and service
?
?
WARNING