GE Spacemaker DSXH43 Owner's Manual

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12Customer Service Troubleshooting TipsOperating Instructions Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCustomer Service Troubleshooting Tips Installation InstructionsSafety InstructionsOperating InstructionsInstalling the dryer.Exhaust DirectionAll dryers shipped from the factory are set up forrear exhausting. However, onELECTRIC DRYERS,exhausting can be on the right or left side of thecabinet or the bottom of the dryer. OnGAS DRYERS,exhausting can be on the right side of the cabinet orthe bottom of the dryer. Directional exhausting canbe accomplished by installing Exhaust Kit, Pub. No.14-A018, available through your parts distributor.Follow the instructions supplied with the kit.Gas Supply RequirementsReplace brass connecting pipe that is not plastic-coated. Stainless steel or plastic-coated brassMUST be used.WARNING: Never reuse old flexible connectors.The use of old flexible connectors can cause gasleaks and personal injury. Always useNEW flexibleconnectors when installing a gas appliance.InstallationMUST conform with local codes, or inthe absence of local codes, with the National FuelGas Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition).The gas supply line should be of 1/2″ (1.27 cm)pipe.If codes allow, flexible metal tubing may be usedto connect your dryer to the gas supply line. ThetubingMUST be constructed of stainless steel orplastic-coated brass.The gas supply lineMUST have an individualshutoff valve.A 1/8″ (0.32 cm) NPT plugged tapping,accessible for test gauge connection,MUST beinstalled immediately upstream of the gas supplyconnection to the dryer.The dryerMUST be disconnected from the gassupply piping system during any pressure testingof the gas supply piping system at test pressures inexcess of 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).The dryerMUST be isolated from the gas supplypiping system during any pressure testing of thegas supply piping system at test pressures equal toor less than 1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).7654321MAXIMUM 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)Exhaust Ducting LengthThe exhaust system should be inspected and cleaneda minimum of every year with normal usage. Themore the dryer is used, the more often you shouldcheck the exhaust system and vent hood for properoperation.•DO NOT assemble the duct work with fasteners thatextend into the duct. They will serve as collectionpoints for lint.• Insulation—Ductwork which runs through anunheated area or is near an air conditioning ductshould be insulated to reduce condensation andlint build-up.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 48’ (14.63 m) 40’ (12.19 m)1 40’ (12.19 m) 32’ (9.75 m)2 32’ (9.75 m) 24’ (7.32 m)4” (10.2 cm) Louvered4”(10.2 cm)Numberof 90°turns 2.5”(6.35cm)CORRECT INCORRECTINSTALL MALE FITTINGS INCORRECT DIRECTIONSame asother sideEXHAUST DUCT LOCATINGDIMENSIONS3-3/4″ (9.5 cm) 3-3/4″ (9.5 cm)13-1/2″(34 cm)4-3/8″(11 cm)5-7/8″(15 cm)