Exhaust Information - GE GUD27ESMMW Installation Instructions Manual

CONNECTING APPLIANCE USING 4-WIRE
CONNECTION (MUST BE USED FOR
MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION) (Cont.)
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the
7. Attach ground wire of power cord with the green ground
8. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
9. Reinstall the cover.
WARNING:
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.

EXHAUST INFORMATION

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WARNING -
THE UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST
DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102mm). DO NOT
USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not covered by
the warranty.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition
duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of
bends of the exhaust system depends upon the type of
and all conditions noted below. The maximum duct length
for rigid metal duct is shown in the following table.
27" DRYER EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended
4" DIA.
4"
No. of 90º Rigid
Elbows Metal
0 56 Feet
1 48 Feet
2 40 Feet
3 32 Feet
Installation Instructions
NEVER LEAVE THE
IN CANADA AND IN
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
Rigid
Metal
42 Feet
34 Feet
26 Feet
18 Feet
EXHAUST INFORMATION (cont.)
24" DRYER EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Recommended
4" DIA.
4"
No. of 90º Rigid
Elbows Metal
0 43 Feet
1 33 Feet
2 24 Feet
• For every additional 90° elbow, reduce the allowable vent
• Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow. For the side
exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the chart.
• The total vent system length includes all the straight portions
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
maintenance to prevent clogging.
•Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
could cause lint build up.
level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed
down.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft.
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.
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.
wrapping the overlapped joints with duct tape.
INSULATION
Duct work that runs through an unheated area or is near air
conditioning should be insulated to reduce condensation
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
Rigid
Metal
36 Feet
26 Feet
16 Feet