GE Profile Harmony DPGT750ECPL Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 30

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
WARNING
USE ONLY METAL 4" DUCT. DO NOT USE
DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Ducting longer than 150 equivalent feet will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy
cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire
hazard.
EXAMPLE ONLY
The following chart describes an example of
one possible ductwork installation.
DUCT PIECES
Less Than 4 Ft.
4"
(10.2 cm)
TOTAL MUST BE LESS THAN OR EQUAL TO 150 FT.
Installation Instructions
EQUIVALENT
RIGID
LENGTH
Rigid Metal 1 Ft.
Ducting
(Preferred)
Elbows 10 Ft.
(90°/45°)
Turns Less 2 Ft.
Than 4 Ft.
Rigid Ducting 1 Ft.
4" Wall Cap 5 Ft.
The correct exhaust installation is your
responsibility.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not
covered by the warranty.
The length of the exhaust system depends
upon the type of duct, number of turns and
the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all
conditions noted below.
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct
length should not exceed 150 equivalent feet.
NUMBER
X USED
X (4)
X (3)
X (1)
X (5)
X (1)
Total Ductwork Length
30
EQUIVALENT
= LENGTH
= 4 Ft.
= 30 Ft.
= 2 Ft.
= 5 Ft.
= 5 Ft.
= 46 Ft.