GE PTDS650GMWT Preparing for Installation NEW Dryer, Disconnecting GAS, GAS Requirements

Installation Instructions

Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation

Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and 1 in. rear. Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

1PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION

OF NEW DRYER

TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer. This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.

DISCONNECTING GAS

TURN GAS	DISCONNECT AND DISCARD OLD
SHUT-OFF VALVE
	FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR AND
TO THE OFF
	OLD TRANSITION DUCTING
POSITION.
	MATERIAL. REPLACE WITH NEW
	CSA(AGA) APPROVED FLEXIBLE
	GAS LINE CONNECTOR AND UL
	APPROVED TRANSITION DUCT.

WARNING - NEVER REUSE OLD FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.

The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and personal injury. Always use new flexible connectors when installing gas appliances.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL

EXHAUST OPENING

•Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.

	WALL
INTERNAL DUCT	CHECK THAT EXHAUST
OPENING
	HOOD DAMPER OPENS
	AND CLOSES FREELY.

TILT THE DRYER SIDEWAYS

AND REMOVE THE FOAM

SHIPPING PADS BY

PULLING AT THE SIDES

AND BREAKING THEM

AWAY FROM THE DRYER

LEGS. BE SURE TO

REMOVE ALL OF THE

FOAM PIECES AROUND

THE LEGS.

2GAS REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

•Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances, or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL

GAS CODE, ANSI Z223.

•This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion kit WE25X0217, your local service organization can convert this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL CONVERSIONS MUST BE MADE BY

PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE

REQUIREMENTS.

•The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at a test pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).

•The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI (3.4 KPa).

DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION

2"
2-5/8"	3/8" NPT MALE THREAD GAS SUPPLY

NOTE: Add to vertical dimension the distance between cabinet bottom to floor.

GAS SUPPLY

•A 1/8-in.National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.

•Supply line is to be 1/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with an accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same room with the dryer.

•Use pipe thread sealer compound or Teflon tape appropri- ate for natural or LP gas.

•You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10. The length of the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.

•Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.

•Open shut-off valve.

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