GE GTDL200GM1WW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation InstructionsUL-LISTEDFLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)TRANSITIONDUCT• If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexiblemetal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WXO8XlO077).• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors orother enclosed spaces.• Total length offlexible metal duct should not exceed8 feet (2.4m).• For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryerand the wall is highly recommended (see illustrationsbelow). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the wallwithout kinking and or crushing the transition duct,maximizing drying performance.• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.UL-LISTEDFLEXIBLEMETAL(FOIL-TYPE)TRANSITIONDUCT• In special installations, it may be necessary to connect thedryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil-type) duct.A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type) duct may be used ONLYin installations where rigid metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid)ducting cannot be used AND where a 4" diameter can bemaintained throughout the entire length of the transition duct.• In Canada and the United States, only the flexible metal(foil-type) ducts that comply with the "Outline for ClothesDryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A" shall be used.• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors orother enclosed spaces.• Total length offlexible metal duct should not exceed8 feet (2.4m).• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.For best drying performance:1. Slide one end of the duct over the clothes dryer outlet pipe.2. Secure the duct with a clamp.3. With the dryer in its permanent position, extend the ductto its full length. Allow 2" of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe.Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep the duct as straightas possible for maximum airflow.4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.ELBOWHIGHLYRECOMMENDED_WS HIGHLY- RECOMMENDE_DOEXCESSIVEEXHAUSTLENGTH[] LEVELING DRYERLEVELFRONT-TO-BACK. LEVELSIDE-TO-SIDE4 LEVELINGLEGSSTANDTHEDRYERUPRIGHTNEARTHEFINALLOCATIONANDADJUSTTHE4 LEVELINGLEGSTOHATCHTHEHEIGHTOFYOURWASHER,ADJUSTTHE2 ANTI-TIPLEGSTOCONTACTTHEFLOOR,2 ANTI-TIPLEGS[] ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION•If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove orcloset, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back.• The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See theEXHAUSTINFORMATION step 6.• Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacentwalls or other surfaces is:0 in. either side3 in. front3 in. rear• Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets,ceiling, etc. is 52 in.• Closet doors must be Iouvered or otherwise ventilatedand must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open areaequally distributed. If the closet contains both a washerand a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in.of open area equally distributed.• The closet should be vented to the outdoors to preventgas pocketing in case of a gas leak in the supply line.• No other fuel-burning appliance shall be installed in thesame closet with the dryer.Fi-61BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION• The dryer MUSTbe vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUSTINFORMATIONstep 6.• The installation must conform with local codes or, in theabsence of local codes, with the NATIONAL FUEL GASCODE,ANSI Z223.

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