GE GTDN550GDWW - Manual (Page 5)

Installation Instructions
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GAS
INLET
PIPE
EXTERNAL
DUCT
OPENING
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
(CUT TO PROPER
LENGTH)
4" METAL DUCT
CSA (AGA) APPROVED
NEW FLEXIBLE GAS
LINE CONNECTOR
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID METAL EXHAUST DUCTING.
HOWEVER, IF FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE UL-LISTED METAL
NOT PLASTIC.
FOR STRAIGHT LINE INSTALLATION, CONNECT THE DRYER EXHAUST TO
THE EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD USING DUCT TAPE OR CLAMP.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented at floor level)
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RECOMMENDED
CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE
EXHAUST
BLOCKAGE.
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above floor level)
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RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
• This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the
outdoors.
• We recommend that you install your dryer before
installing your washer. This will permit direct access
for easier exhaust connection.
• Use only 4” rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust
duct.
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(semi-rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer
to the home exhaust duct. It must be installed
in accordance with the instructions found in
“Connecting The Dryer To House Vent” on page 6 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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• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct
with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of
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length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint,
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• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct.
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• 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 year.
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LEVEL
SIDE-TO-SIDE.
4 LEVELING LEGS
2 ANTI-TIP LEGS
LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK.
STAND THE DRYER UPRIGHT NEAR THE
FINAL LOCATION AND ADJUST THE 4 LEVELING
LEGS TO MATCH THE HEIGHT OF YOUR WASHER.
ADJUST THE 2 ANTI-TIP LEGS TO CONTACT
THE FLOOR.