GE DSXH47 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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Installation InstructionsEXHAUST DUCTING LENGTHThe exhaust system should be inspected and cleaned aminimum of every year with normal usage. The more thedryer is used, the more often you should check the exhaustsystem and vent hood for proper operation.• DO NOT assemble the duct work with fasteners thatextend into the duct. They will serve as collection pointsfor lint.• Insulation – Ductwork which runs through an unheatedarea or is near an air conditioning duct should beinsulated to reduce condensation and lint buildup.MAXIMUM LENGTHof 4“ (10.2 cm) Dia. FLEXIBLE METAL TUBINGPREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE0 30’ (9.14 m) 18’ (5.49 m)1 22’ (6.71 m) 14’ (4.27 m)2 14’ (4.27 m) 10’ (3.05 m)4” (10.2 cm) Louvered4”(10.2 cm)Numberof 90°turns 2.5”(6.35cm)MAXIMUM LENGTHof 4“ (10.2 cm) Dia. RIGID METAL DUCTPREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE0 60’ (18.28 m) 48’ (14.63 m)1 52’ (15.84 m) 40’ (12.19 m)2 44’ (13.41 m) 32’ (9.75 m)3 32’ (9.75 m) 24’ (7.31 m)4 28’ (8.53 m) 16’ (4.87 m)4” (10.2 cm) Louvered4”(10.2 cm)Numberof 90°turns 2.5”(6.35cm)CORRECT INCORRECTINSTALL MALE FITTINGS INCORRECT DIRECTIONEXHAUST DIRECTIONAll dryers are shipped set up for rear exhausting.On electric dryers, exhausting can be on the cabinet rightor left side, or through the dryer bottom. Gas dryers canexhaust on the cabinet right side or the dryer bottom. Tochange exhaust direction you will need Exhaust Kit Pub.No. 14-A018 and a rigid metal 4″ 90-degree elbow. The kitis available through your GE retailer. Follow theinstructions supplied with the kit.Same asother sideEXHAUST DUCT LOCATINGDIMENSIONS3 3/4″ (9.5 cm) 3 3/4″ (9.5 cm)13 5/16″(34 cm)4 3/8″(11 cm)5 7/8″(15 cm)GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTSReplace brass connecting pipe that is not plastic-coated.Stainless steel or plastic-coated brass MUST be used.WARNING: Never reuse old flexibleconnectors. The use of old flexible connectors can causegas leaks and personal injury. Always use NEW flexibleconnectors when installing a gas appliance.1. Installation MUST conform with local codes, or in theabsence of local codes, with the National Fuel GasCode, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).2. The gas supply line should be of 1/2″ (1.27 cm)rigid pipe.3. If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be usedto connect your dryer to the gas supply line. Thetubing MUST be constructed of stainless steel orplastic-coated brass.4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual shutoffvalve.5. A 1/8″ (0.32 cm) NPT plugged tapping, accessible fortest gauge connection, MUST be installed immediatelyupstream of the gas supply connection to the dryer.6. The dryer MUST be disconnected from the gas supplypiping system during any pressure testing of the gassupply piping system at test pressures in excess of1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).7. The dryer MUST be isolated from the gas supply pipingsystem during any pressure testing of the gas supplypiping system at test pressures equal to or less than1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).13