Exhaust Information - GE GFDS150EDWW Installation Instructions Manual

EXHAUST INFORMATION

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WARNING -
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 duct,
conditions noted below. The maximum duct length for rigid
metal duct is shown in the table below.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALL CAP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife.
clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could cause lint build up.
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Installation Instructions
IN CANADA AND IN THE
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Recommended
4" DIA.
4"
No. of 90° Rigid
Elbows Metal
0 90 Feet
1 60 Feet
2 45 Feet
3 35 Feet
4 25 Feet
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chart.
• The total vent system length includes all the straight portions
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EXHAUST LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
Rigid
Metal
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet