GE GTDS850GDWS - Manual (Page 9)

Installation Instructions
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DRYER EXHAUST TO LEFT OR BOTTOM
CABINET
Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle of
the appliance base. Lift the tab to about 45º using a flat
blade screwdriver.
10 BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION
?The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST
INFORMATION section 6.
?The installation must conform with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223
MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME
INSTALLATION
?Installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME
CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART
32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME,
ANSI/NFPA NO. 501B.
?The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the
termination securely fastened to the mobile home
structure. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section 6).
?The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or
manufactured home.
?The vent duct material MUST BE METAL.
?KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dryer
securely to the structure.
?The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct,
vent, or chimney.
?Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices
which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.
?Provide an opening with a free area of at least 25 sq. in.
for introduction of outside air into the dryer room.
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TAB LOCATION
ADDING NEW DUCT
Detach and remove the bottom or left side knockout as
desired. Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Protect sharp edges
around the knockout and exhaust opening with the tape.
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
14”
A B
FIXING HOLE
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BEND TAB
UP 45
o
Reconnect the cut portion (A) of the duct to the blower
housing. Make sure that the shortened duct is aligned with
the tab in the base. Use the screw saved previously to secure
RIGHT OR
LEFT SIDE
EXHAUST
PORTION "A"
FIXING
HOLE
the duct in place through the tab on the appliance base.
GARAGE INSTALLATION
(IF ALLOWED BY LOCAL CODES)
* The internal elbow must be included in the total elbow count.
Disconnect dryer from electrical supply.
Wear gloves and arm guards.
Close the back opening with cover plate
(Kit WE1M454).
Failure to do so may result in electrical
shock or lacerations. Electrical Shock
Hazard
NOTE : the long vent model (GTDL740GDWW) is capable of rear
and bottom venting only.
WARNING