GE UPGT650, DPGT650 Installation Instructions Exhausting the Dryer, Example only

Installation Instructions

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)

WARNING

USE ONLY METAL 4″ DUCT. DO NOT USE

DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.

Ducting longer than 90 equivalent feet will:

•Increase the drying times and the energy cost.

•Reduce the dryer life.

•Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.

The correct exhaust installation is your responsibility.

Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty.

The length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns and the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below.

For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length should not exceed 90 equivalent feet .

EXAMPLE ONLY

The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.

EQUIVALENT

RIGID

NUMBER

EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

LENGTH

X

USED

=

LENGTH

WALL)TO(DRYER

Rigid Metal

1 Ft.

X

(4)

=

4

Ft .

TRANSITION

DUCTING

Ducting

(Preferred)

Elbows

10 Ft.

X

(3)

=

30

Ft .

(90°/45°)

WALLS/CEILINGINSIDE

WALLTO(WALLCAP)

Turns Less

2 Ft.

X

(1)

=

2

Ft.

Less Than 4 Ft.

Than 4 Ft .

Rigid Ducting

1 Ft .

X

(5)

=

5

Ft.

WALL

CAPS

(10.2 cm)

4″ Wall Cap

5 Ft .

X

(1)

=

5

Ft .

4″

Total Ductwork Length

=

46

Ft.

TOTAL MUST BE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 90 FT.

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