Gas Supplg Requirements - GE Spacemaker DSXH43 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
EXHAUST DUCTING LENGTH
Tim exhaust systeln should be inspected and cleaned a
nfilfinmm of evei T year with noi_nal usage. Tile more tim
(liTer is used, tile more often you should check tile exhaust
system and vent hood fin" l)rol)er ol)elvltion.
• DO NOT asselnble the duct work with tilstenei_ that
extend into the duct. They will serve as collection points
fin" lint.
" Insulation - Ductwork which runs through an unheated
area or is near an air coi_ditiolfing duct should be
insulated to reduce coi_dei_sadon and lint buildup.
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4" (10.2cm) Oia. FLEXIBLE METALTUBING
PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE
4"(10.2 cm) Louvered
Number_1 1 !_
of90 °
2.5"
4"
turns _.)l.. i110,2 c,.)l .< - _ {&as
cln
0 30' (9.14 m) 18' (5.49 m)
1 22' (6.71 m) 14' (4.27 m)
2 14' (4.27 m) 10' (3.05m)
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4" (10.2cm)Dia. RIGIDMETALDUCT
PREFERRED VENT HOOD TYPE
4"(10.2cm) Louvered
Number turns
of 90°
4" 25"
--_1(102c1,,)1_ - --_ (c 6 35 _.
0 60' (18.28 m) 48' (14.63 m)
1 52' (15.84 m) 40' (12.19 m)
2 44' (13.41 m) 32' (9.75 m)
3 32' (9.75 m) 24' (7.31 m)
4 28' (8.53 m) 16' (4.87 m)
INSTALL MALE FITTINGS IN
CORRECT DIRECTION
EXHAUST DIRECTION
_MIdrveI_ are slfii)ped set tlI) for rear exhausting.
On electric dryeI_, exhausting can be on tile cabinet right
or left side, or through tile dryer bottom. Gas dlTei_ can
exhaust on the cabinet iJght side or the (liTer bottom. To
change exhaust directioi_ you will need Exhaust ICdtPub.
No. 14-All 18 a nd a dgid metal 4" 90-degree elbow. The kit
is a\:lilable through your GE retailei; Follow the
instructions supplied with the kit.
l / Sameas EXHAUST DUCTLOCATING
!t" otherside DIMENSIONS
l 5 7/8"
(15cm)
"/_ 35/16"
{34cm)
43/8"
{11cm}
3 3/4" (9.5cm)
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GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS
Replace brass Colmecting pipe that is not plastic-coated.
Stainless steel or plastic-_'oated brass MUST be used.
.LE WARNING: Ne,,ei-l-e.se old*lexible
connectors. The rise of old flexible connectors can cause
gas leaks and personal illjut}: Alwa} s use NEW flexible
connectors _d_en installing a gas appliance.
1. Installation MUST confimn with local codes, or in the
absence ot local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1 (latest edition) or in Canada, the
current CAN/(_GA B149.
2. Tile gas supply line should be of 1/2" (1.27 cm) rigid
pipe.
3. If codes allo_; fle_ble metal tubing may be used
to connect your (hTer to the gas supply line. The
robing MUST be constructed of stainless steel or
plastic-coated brass.
4. The gas supply line MUST have an individual shutoff
wllve.
5. A 1/8" (0.32 cm) NPT plugged tapping, accessible fin"
test gauge connection, MUST be installed immediately
upstrean_ of tile gas supply COlmection to tile dryei:
6. The dla'er MUST be discolmected fl'oln the gas supply
i)iping s}:steln dtu_ing any pressure testing of the gas
supply i)iping systeln at test pressures in excess of 1/2
psig (3.45 kPa).
7. The dla'er MUST be isolated fl'om the gas supply i)iping
svsteln dtu_ing any i)ressure testing of the gas supply
i)iping s}:stem at test i)ressures equal to or less than
1/2 psig (3.45 kPa).