GE DWXR463EG Installation Instructions - Page 5

Installation Instructions, Indoor Exhausting CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT • For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct is recommended. • Rigid metal transitions ducts reduce the risk of crushing and kinking. UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT • If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WX08X10077). • Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces. • Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet (2.4m). • For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations below). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the wall without kinking and or crushing the transition duct, maximizing drying performance. • Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects. UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION DUCT • In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foiltype) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type)duct may be used ONLY in installations where rigid metal or flexible metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND where a 4" diameter can be maintained 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 Clothes Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A" shall be used. • Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or other enclosed spaces. • Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 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 duct to its full length. Allow 2" of duct to overlap the exhaust pipe. Cut off and remove excess duct. Keep the duct as straight as possible for maximum airflow. 4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp. DO ELBOW HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ELBOWS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 5 DO NOT USE EXCESSIVE EXHAUST LENGTH DON'T DO NOT SIT DRYER ON FLEXIBLE EXHAUST. DO NOT CRUSH FLEXIBLE EXHAUST AGAINST WALL. 6 ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION • If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back. • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors. See the EXHAUST INFORMATION sections 3 & 4. • Minimum clearance between dryer cabinet and adjacent walls or other surfaces is: 0 in. either side 3 in. front and rear • Minimum vertical space from floor to overhead cabinets, ceiling, etc. is 52 in. • Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated and must contain a minimum of 60 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer and a dryer, doors must contain a minimum of 120 sq. in. of open area equally distributed. 7 BATHROOM OR BEDROOM INSTALLATION • The dryer MU ST be vented to the outdoors. See EXHAUST INFORMATION section 3 & 4. • The installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70. 8 MOBILE OR MANUFACTURED HOME INSTALLATION • Installation must conform to the MANUFACTURED HOME CONSTRUCTION & SAFETY STANDARD, TITLE 24, PART 32-80 or, when such standard is not applicable, with AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR MOBILE HOME, ANSI/NFPA NO. 501B. • The dryer MUST be vented to the outdoors with the termination securely fastened to the mobile home structure. (See EXHAUST INFORMATION section 3 & 4.) • The vent MUST NOT be terminated beneath a mobile or manufactured home. • The vent duct material MUST BE METAL. • Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent. • See section 2 for electrical connection information.