GE 500A436P006 Connecting the Dryer To House Vent, Alcove or Closet Installation

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Installation instructions

CONNECTING THE DRYER

TO HOUSE VENT

RIGID METAL TRANSITIONDUCT

*For best d,Ting perff_rmance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended.

*Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crush- ing and kinking.

UL-LISTEDFLEXIBLEMETAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT

e If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UiAisted flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X10077).

*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 applicanons, installing elbows at both the

dwer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustra- tions below). Elbows allow the dwer to sit close to the wall without kinMng and or crushing the transition duct, maximizing dxTing performance.

*Avoid resnng the duct on sharp objects.

UL-LISTEDFLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT

*In special installations, it may be necessai T to connect the dwer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil- type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (fbil-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

ennre length of the transinon duct.

*In Canada and the United States, only the flexible

metal(fbil-type) ducts that comply with the "Outline for

Clothes Dwer 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 dwing performance:

]. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dwer outlet pipe.

9. Secure the duct with a clamp.

3.With the dr}wr in its permanent position, extend the duct to its fldl length. Allow 9" of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut offand remove excess duct. Kee I) the duct as straight as possible tot maximum airflow.

4.Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clam p.

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EXCESSIVE

ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION

*If your dwer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on ti_e &Ter back.

*The diyer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the

EXHAUST INFORMATION section.

*Minimum clearance be/ween dryer cabinet and adjacent ,_vdls or other surf:does is:

0 in. either side

3 in. flont and rear

*Minimum vertical space flom floor to overhead cabinets,

ceiling, etc. is 52 in.

* Closet doors must be louvcred or o/herwise vcntilamd and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distribumd. If the closet contains bo/h a washer and a dr_vr, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq.in, of open area equally distribumd.

*The closet should be vented to the outdoors to prevent

gas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.

*No other tirol-burning appliance shall be installed in the same closet wi/h the dwer.

If0-] BATHROOM OR BEDROOM

INSTALLATION

e 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

e Installa/ion must confbrm 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, NO. 501B.

*The dryer 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 benea/h a mobile or

manuf:dcnned home.

*The vent duct material MUST BE METAl,.

*FdT 14-D346-33 MUST be used to attach the dwer securely to the struc/ure.

*The vent MUST NOT be connected to any other duct, vent, or chimney.

*Do not use sheet metal screws or other refastening devices which extend into the interior of ti_e exhaust vent.

*Provide an opening with a flee area of at least 2:5 sq. in.or

6 introduction of outside air into the dwer room.

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