Exhaust Connection - GE Electric Dryer 02 Installation Instructions Manual

EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST (cont.)
SEPARATION OF TURNS
straight duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust
hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90º
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.
• The duct shall not be assembled with screws or other
fastening means that extend into the duct and catch lint.
the overlapped joints with duct tape.
inch per foot.
INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air
conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation and

EXHAUST CONNECTION

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WARNING -
OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
• This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
exhaust duct. It must be installed in accordance with
the instructions found in "Connecting the Dryer to House
• Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling,
any other concealed space of a building. The accumulated
• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a
kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and lint
length table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This will
• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that
extend into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate
• 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 a
year.
There are multiple installation options.
Select the most appropriate method for
your installation situation.
Installation Instructions
TO REDUCE THE RISK
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp.
EXTERNAL DUCT
OPENING
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
4" METAL DUCT CUT
TO PROPER LENGTH
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAMP
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
duct is recommended.
• Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing
and kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION DUCT
other enclosed spaces.
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID
METAL EXHAUST DUCTING. HOWEVER, IF
FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE
UL-LISTED METAL, NOT PLASTIC.
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
RECOMMENDED
CONFIGURATION
TO MINIMIZE
EXHAUST
BLOCKAGE.