Pre-Installation Requirements; Electrical Requirements; Exhaust System Requirements - Frigidaire GLEQ2152EE0 Installation Instructions Manual

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. time delay
fuses or circuit breakers.
Use separately fused circuits for washers and dryers, and DO NOT
operate a washer and a dryer on the same circuit.
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 and marked for use with clothes dryers.
WARNING – Risk of Shock. Appliance grounded to neutral conductor
through a link. Grounding through the neutral link is prohibited for (1) New
branch circuit installations (2) mobile homes; (3) recreational vehicles; and
(4) areas where local codes do not permit grounding through the neutral,
(1) disconnect the link from the neutral, (2) use grounding terminal or lead
to ground appliance in accordance with local codes and (3) connect neutral
terminal or lead to branch circuit neutral in usual manner (if the appliance
is to be connected by means of a cord kit, use 4-conductor cord for this
purpose). USE COPPER CONDUCTOR ONLY. 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 A 4-WIRE SYSTEM.
(Canada - 4-wire power supply cord is installed on dryer.)
OUTLET RECEPTACLE - NEMA 10-30R receptacle to be located so the
power supply cord is accessible when the dryer is in the installed position.
(Canada - NEMA 14-30R receptacle.)
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.
- Risk of Fire - A clothes dryer produces combustible lint. 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 must be connected to an exhaust
outdoors. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust opening and remove
any accumulation of lint around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the
surrounding area.
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
Number
(Preferred)
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
Printed in U.S.A.
2½"
2½"