GE GTUP270EMWW Installation Instructions - Page 7

Installation Instructions EXHAUST INFORMATION (CONT) EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST HOOD OR WALL CAP • Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife. • Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust air flow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent clogging. •Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could cause lint build up. • Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down. SEPARATION OF TURNS For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of straight duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust hood. TURNS OTHER THAN 90º • One turn of 45º or less may be ignored. • Two 45º turns should be treated as one 90º turn. • Each turn over 45º should be treated as one 90º turn. SEALING OF JOINTS • All joints should be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each section of duct must point away from the dryer. • Do not assemble the ductwork with fasteners that extend into the duct. They will serve as a collection point for lint. • Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape. • Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors ½inch per foot INSULATION Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up. 7 EXHAUST CONNECTION WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY: • This apliancce must be exhausted to the outdoors. • Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct . • Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance with the instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 8 of this manual. •Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, gas vent, crawl space, attic, under an enclosed floor, or in any other concealed space of a building. The accumulated lint could create a fire hazard. • Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and lint creates a potential fire hazard. • Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard. •Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This will cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire hazard. • Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard. • Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air. • Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust system shall be inspected and cleaned at least once year. THIS DRYER COMES READY FOR REAR EXHAUSTING. IF SPACE IS LIMITED, USE THE INSTRUCTIONS IN SECTION 9 TO EXHAUST DIRECTLY FROM THE SIDES OR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET. EXTERNAL DUCT OPENING CSA (AGA) APPROVED NEW FLEXIBLE GAS LINE CONNECTOR GAS INLET PIPE For straight line installation, connect the dryer exhaust to the external exhaust hood using duct tape or clamp. DUCT TAPE OR DUCT CLAMP 4" METAL DUCT CUT TO PROPER LENGTH DUCT TAPE OR DUCT CLAMP 7