GE 500A436P006 - Manual (Page 6)

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COIMiMECTIIMG THE DRYER
TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
® For best diying performance, a rigid metal transition
duct is recommended.
® Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crush­
ing and kinking.
UL-LISTED ELEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT
® If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed
flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit
MN08X10077). " "
® Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors
or other enclosed spaces.
® Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8
feet (2.4m).
® For many applications, installing elbows at both the
chyer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustra­
tions below). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the
wall without kinking and or crushing the transition
duct, maximizing drying perfomrance.
® Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED ELEXIBLE METAL (EOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT
® 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.
® 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.
® Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors
or other enclosed spaces.
® Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8
feet (2.4m).
® Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
® For best drying performance:
1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes diyer
outlet pipe.
2. Secure the duct with a clamp.
3. With the diyer 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.
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ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
ELBOWS HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
9 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
® If your diyer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet,
it will be stated on a label on the diyer back.
® The diver MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the
EXHAUST INFORMATION section.
® Minimum clearance between diyer cabinet and acfjacent walls
or other surfaces is:
0 in. either side
3 in. front and rear
® Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,
ceiling, etc. is 52 in.
® Closet doors must be louvered or othenvise ventilated and must
contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed.
If the closet contains both a washer and a diyer, doors must
contain a minimum of 120 sq.in. of open area equally distributed.
® The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent
gas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.
® No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in the
same closet with the diver.
BATHROOM OR BEDROOM
INSTALLATION
® The chyer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See
EXHAUST INEORMATION section 6.
® The installation must confomi with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL FUEL
GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.
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MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED
HOME INSTALLATION
® Installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME
CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART
32-80 or, wfien such standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN
NATIONAL. STAND.YRD FOR MOBILE HOME, NO. 501B.
® The diyer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the termina­
tion 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 METAI,.
® KIT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the diyer securely
to the structure.
® The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct, vent,
or chimney.
® Do not use sheet metal screw's or other refastening devices
w'hich extend into the interior of the exhaust vent.
® Provide an opening w'ith a free area of at least 25 sq. in.or
introduction of outside air into the diver room.