Pre-Installation Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Exhaust System Requirements - GE PSXH47 Installation Instructions Manual

Before beginning installation, carefully read these instructions. This will
simplify the installation and ensure the dryer is installed correctly and
safely. Leave these instructions near the Dryer after installation for future
reference.
NOTE: The electrical service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and
ordinances and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or
in Canada, the Canadian electrical code C22.1 part 1.
NOTE: The gas service to the Dryer must conform with local codes and ordinances
and the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1, or in Canada,
CAN/ACG B149.1-2000
NOTE: The Dryer is designed under ANSI Z 21.5.1 or ANSI/UL 2158 - CAN/CSA
C22.2 No. 112 (latest editions) for HOME USE only. This Dryer is not
recommended for commercial applications such as restaurants or beauty salons, etc.
For your safety the information in this manual must be followed to
minimize the risk of fire or explosion or to prevent property damage, personal
injury or loss of life.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquid in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
· Do not try to light any appliance.
· Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building.
· Clear the room, building or area of all occupants.
· Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas
supplier's instructions.
· If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency
or the gas supplier.

PRE-INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Materials Required for Installation:
1. Phillips head screwdriver.
2. Channel-lock adjustable pliers.
3. Carpenter's level.
4. Flat or straight blade screwdriver.
5. Duct tape.
6. Rigid or flexible metal 4 inch (10.2 cm) duct.
7. Vent hood.
8. Pipe thread sealer (Gas).
9. Plastic knife.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

ELECTRIC Dryer
CIRCUIT - Individual 30 amp. branch circuit fused with 30 amp. minimum time
delay fuses or circuit breakers.
POWER SUPPLY - 3 wire or 4-wire, 240 volt, single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating
Current.
POWER SUPPLY CORD KIT - The dryer MUST employ a 3-conductor power
supply cord NEMA 10-30 type SRDT rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp.,
with 3 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop
connectors OR a 4-conductor power supply cord NEMA
14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated at 240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp., with
4 open end spade lug connectors with upturned ends or closed loop connectors
and marked for use with clothes dryers. If being installed in a new branch circuit
installation, manufactured (mobile) home, recreational vehicle or area which
prohibits grounding through the neutral conductor, the dryer MUST employ a 4-
conductor power supply cord NEMA 14-30 type SRDT or ST (as required) rated at
240 volt AC minimum, 30 amp., with 4 open end spade lug connectors with
upturned ends or closed loop connectors and marked for use with clothes dryers.
See ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS for additional instructions.
CANADA - A 4 wire power cord is installed on dryer.
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R (3-wire) receptacle or NEMA 14-30R (4-
wire) receptacle to be located so the power supply cord is accessible when the
dryer is in the installed position.
NEMA 10-30R
CIRCUIT - Individual 15 amp. branch circuit fused with a 15 amp. maximum time
delay fuse or circuit breaker.
POWER SUPPLY - 3 wire, 120 volt single phase, 60 Hz, Alternating Current.
POWER SUPPLY CORD - The dryer is equipped with a 120 volt 3-wire power
cord.
NOTE: Do not under any
circumstances remove
grounding prong from
.
plug
NEMA 14-30R
GAS Dryer
GROUNDING PRONG

EXHAUST SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Use only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid or flexible metal duct
and approved vent hood which has a swing-out damper(s) that open
when the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops, the dampers
automatically close to prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and
rodents. To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12 inches
(30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood and the ground or any other
obstruction.
The following are specific requirements for proper
and safe operation of your dryer. Failure to follow these
instructions can create excessive drying times and fire hazards.
Do not use plastic flexible duct to exhaust the dryer.
Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust system and create a fire hazard
and restrict air flow. Restricted air flow will increase dryer times. If your
present system is made up of plastic duct or metal foil duct, replace it
with a rigid or flexible metal duct. Ensure the present duct is free of
any lint prior to installing dryer duct.
If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some fine
lint will be expelled into the laundry area. An accumulation of lint in
any area of the home can create a health and fire hazard. The dryer
exhaust system MUST be exhausted to the outside of the dwelling!
Do not allow combustible materials (for example:
clothing, draperies/curtains, paper) to come in contact with exhaust
system. The dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney, a wall, a
ceiling, or any concealed space of a building which can accumulate lint,
resulting in a fire hazard.
Exceeding the length of duct pipe or number of
elbows allowed in the "MAXIMUM LENGTH" charts can cause an
accumulation of lint in the exhaust system. Plugging the system could
create a fire hazard, as well as increase drying times.
Do not screen the exhaust ends of the vent system,
nor use any screws or rivets to assemble the exhaust system. Lint
can become caught in the screen, on the screws or rivets, clogging the
duct work and creating a fire hazard as well as increasing drying times.
Use an approved vent hood to terminate the duct outdoors, and seal all
joints with duct tape. All male duct pipe fittings MUST be installed
downstream with the flow of air.
Explosion hazard. Do not install the dryer where
gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored. If the dryer is
installed in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) above
the floor. Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, fire or burns.
of 4" (10.2 cm) Dia. Rigid Metal Duct
(Preferred)
Number
of
90°
Turns
4"
(10.2 cm)
0 60 ft.
1 52 ft.
2 44 ft.
3 32 ft.
4 28 ft.
of 4" (10.2 cm) Dia. Flexible Metal Duct
Number
of
(Preferred)
90°
Turns
4"
(10.2 cm)
0 30 ft.
1 22 ft.
2 14 ft.
3
2
MAXIMUM LENGTH
VENT HOOD TYPE
Louvered
(6.35 cm)
(18.28 m) 48 ft.(14.63 m)
(15.84 m) 40 ft.(12.19 m)
(13.41 m) 32 ft. (9.75 m)
(9.75 m) 24 ft. (7.31 m)
(8.53 m) 16 ft. (4.87 m)
MAXIMUM LENGTH
VENT HOOD TYPE
Louvered
(6.35 cm)
(9.14 m) 18 ft. (5.49 m)
(6.71 m) 14 ft. (4.27 m)
(4.27 m) 10 ft. (3.05 m)
NOT RECOMMENDED
2½"
2½"