GE DDC4400T Installation Instructions Manual

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minimum clearances

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• Detach and remove the desired knockout.• Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct end.Keep the screw for step 5. Pull on the duct to remove it.• Cut the duct as shown. Keep portion A.• Through the rear opening, locate the tab in the middle ofthe dryer base. Lift the tab to about 45˚ using a flatscrewdriver.• Reconnect and secure the cut portion (A) of the duct tothe blower housing. Make sure that the fixing hole isaligned with the tab in the base. Use the screw of item 2to secure the duct in place through the tab on the dryerbase.• Use standard metal elbows and duct to completeexhaust system. Insert standard elbow and ductsthrough rear and side or bottom openings.• Cover the opening at the back with the plate (KitWE1M454) available from your Local Service Provider.SIDE OR BOTTOM EXHAUSTSTEPS TO CHANGE DRYER TO SIDE OR BOTTOM EXHAUST DIRECTLY ON CABINETNOTE: Protect your hands and arms from sharp edges when working inside dryer cabinet.Minimum clearances are – 0" both sides– 1" at rear– 88" vertical space from floor to ceilingMINIMUM CLEARANCESEXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LISTHOOD OR WALL CAP• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts orentry of birds or other wildlife.• Termination should present minimal resistance to theexhaust air flow and should require little or nomaintenance to prevent clogging.• Wall caps must be installed at least 12" aboveground level or any other obstruction with theopening pointed down.SEPARATION OF TURNSSeparate all turns by at least 3 ft. of straight duct,including distance between last turn and damperedwall cap. If two turns must be closer than 3 ft., deduct10 ft. from the maximum lengths shown in the table foreach occurrence.TURNS OTHER THAN 90˚• One turn of 45˚ or less may be ignored.• Two 45˚ turns should be treated as one 90˚.• Each turn over 45˚ should be treated as one 90˚.SEALING OF JOINTS• All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The maleend of each section of duct must point away fromthe dryer.• Do not assemble the duct work with fasteners thatextend into the duct. They will serve as a collectionpoint for lint.• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight bywrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.INSULATIONDuct work which runs through an unheated area or isnear an air conditioning duct should be insulated toreduce condensation and lint build up and be slopeddown toward outdoors.NOTE: Never install screen inside exhaust duct.EXHAUST INFORMATION (continued)Note to Installer:After Installation check the following:Exhaust Duct - must meet specs as mentioned in“Exhaust Information” section of this installationinstructions.Grounding - Dryer must be properly grounded toconform to local codes and ordinancerequirements.Operation - Turn dryer ON and check for heat.Hand Customer the Use and Care Book - Giveinstructions on operating the dryer - answer anyquestions.Give these Installation Instructions to the customer.WARNING: NEVER LEAVE THE BACK OPENING WITHOUT THE PLATE.

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