GE DPGT750GCPL Owners Manual - Page 30

Installation Instructions, EXHAUSTING THE DRYER cont.

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Installation Instructions EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.) WARNING USE ONLY METAL 4" DUCT. DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE. Ducting longer than 150 equivalent feet will: • Increase the drying times and the energy cost. • Reduce the dryer life. • Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard. EXAMPLE ONLY The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation. The correct exhaust installation is your responsibility. Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by the warranty. The length of the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of turns and the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted below. For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length should not exceed 150 equivalent feet. DUCT PIECES EQUIVALENT RIGID NUMBER LENGTH X USED Rigid Metal Ducting (Preferred) 1 Ft. X (4) EQUIVALENT = LENGTH = 4 Ft. TRANSITION DUCTING (DRYER TO WALL) INSIDE WALLS/CEILING (WALL TO WALL CAP) Elbows (90°/45°) 10 Ft. X (3) = Turns Less 2 Ft. X (1) = Than 4 Ft. Less Than 4 Ft. Rigid Ducting 1 Ft. X (5) = 4" Wall Cap 5 Ft. X (1) = 4" (10.2 cm) Total Ductwork Length = TOTAL MUST BE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 150 FT. 30 30 Ft. 2 Ft. 5 Ft. 5 Ft. 46 Ft. WALL CAPS

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EQUIVALENT
RIGID
NUMBER
EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES
LENGTH
X
USED
=
LENGTH
Rigid Metal
1 Ft.
X
(4)
=
4 Ft.
Ducting
(Preferred)
Elbows
10 Ft.
X
(3)
=
30 Ft.
(90°/45°)
Turns Less
2 Ft.
X
(1)
=
2 Ft.
Than 4 Ft.
Rigid Ducting
1 Ft.
X
(5)
=
5 Ft.
4” Wall Cap
5 Ft.
X
(1)
=
5 Ft.
Total Ductwork Length
=
46 Ft.
TOTAL MUST BE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 150 FT.
Installation Instructions
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EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
WARNING
USE ONLY METAL 4” DUCT. DO NOT USE
DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Ducting longer than 150 equivalent feet will:
•
Increase the drying times and the energy
cost.
•
Reduce the dryer life.
•
Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire
hazard.
EXAMPLE ONLY
The following chart describes an example of
one possible ductwork installation.
The correct exhaust installation is your
responsibility.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not
covered by the warranty.
The length of the exhaust system depends
upon the type of duct, number of turns and
the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all
conditions noted below.
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct
length should not exceed
150
equivalent feet.
4”
(10.2 cm)
TRANSITION
DUCTING
(DRYER TO WALL)
INSIDE WALLS/CEILING
(WALL TO WALL CAP)
WALL
CAPS
Less Than 4 Ft.