GE GTDS855GDMC Installation Instructions Manual

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Installation Instructions84 )+'(2**&#-#)(,#(,-&&#(!&)0,-)-"-"+2+(-"0&&#,"#!"&2+)''(,#&&.,-+-#)(,&)0 &)0,&&)0-"+2+-),#-&),-)-"0&&0#-").-%#(%#(!(d)++.,"#(!-"-+(,#-#)(.-'1#'#3#(!+2#(!*+ )+'(4/)#re,-#(!-".-)(,"+*)$-,UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCTDOELBOWREQUIREDDON’TEEX EEX T THTHFLEXIBLEEX T TWT EXIBLEEXHAUSTELBOWSREQUIRED>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 duct to its fulllength. Allow 2” of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut off and removeexcess duct. Keep the duct as straight as possible for maximum airflow.4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.In Canada and the United States, only the flexible metal (foil-type)ducts that comply with the “Outline for Clothes Dryer TransitionDuct Subject 2158A” shall be used.>> In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the dryerto the house vent using a flexible metal (foil- type) duct. A UL-listedflexible metal (foil-type)duct may be used ONLY in installationswhere rigid metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot beused AND where a 4" diameter can be maintained throughout theentire length of the transition duct.Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or otherenclosed spaces.>Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4m).>Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.>4 LEVELING LEGSLEVELING AND STABILIZING YOURDRYERthe 4 leveling legs, at the corners, to ensure that the dryeris level from side to side and front to rear.9 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 theEXHAUST INFORMATION sections 3 & 4.?Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent wallsor other surfaces is: 0 in. either side, 3 in. front, 3 in. rear?ceiling, etc. is 52 in.? Closet ventilation openings required: 2 louvers each 60 squarein. (387 square cm), located 3 in. (7.6 cm) from top and bottom ofdoor. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors mustcontain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed.The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply pipingduring pressure testing at pressures greater than ½ psi (3.5 kPa).A 1/8 inch NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for testgage connection, must be installed immediately upstream of thegas supply connection to the dryer.8LEVELSIDE-TO-SIDEOPENDOOR 90 OLEVELFRONT-TO-BACK?Keep flammable materials and vapors, such as gasoline, awayfrom dryer.?Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.Explosion Hazard?Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearancefor installation and service??WARNING