GE Profile UPSE810 Use And Installation Manual page 15

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
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INFORMATION
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY:
• DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of
local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and
connected to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected
by a 15- or 20- amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. If
electrical supply provided does not meet the above
specifications, it is recommended that a licensed electrician
install an approved outlet.
WARNING - THIS DRYER IS EQUIPPED
WITH A THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG
FOR YOUR PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK
HAZARD AND SHOULD BE PLUGGED
DIRECTLY INTO A PROPERLY GROUNDED
THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE. DO NOT CUT
OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING PRONG
FROM THIS PLUG.
ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE.
IF LOCAL CODES PERMIT,
AN EXTERNAL GROUND WIRE
(NOT PROVIDED), WHICH
MEETS LOCAL CODES, MAY BE
ADDED BY ATTACHING TO THE
GREEN GROUND SCREW ON THE
REAR OF THE DRYER, AND TO A
GROUNDED METAL COLD WATER PIPE
OR OTHER ESTABLISHED GROUND.
EXHAUST INFORMATION
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WARNING - USE ONLY METAL 4-IN.
DUCT. DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER THAN
SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by
the warranty.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct, number of
turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all
conditions noted below. Both rigid and flexible metal
duct are shown in the table below.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
4" DIA.
4"
No. of 90º Rigid Flexible
Elbows Metal
0 90 Feet 55 Feet
1 60 Feet 40 Feet
2 45 Feet 30 Feet
3 35 Feet 20 Feet
If using flexible metal duct, please refer to page 17.
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.
• If roof vents or louvered plenums are used, they must be equivalent to
a 4-in. dampened wall cap in regard to resistance to air flow, prevention
of back drafts, and maintenance required to prevent clogging.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft. of
straight duct, including distance between last turn and dampened
wall cap.
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 should be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the
overlapped joints with duct tape.
• Horizontal runs should slope down toward the outdoors 1/2 inch 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
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Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
Rigid Flexible
Metal Metal Metal
60 Feet 45 Feet
45 Feet 30 Feet
35 Feet 20 Feet
25 Feet 15 Feet
.