GE Spacemaker DSXH47 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 12

Installation Instructions
EXHAUST SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Use only 4" (10.2 own)diameter (minimum) _fid metal
duct for best performance, ol- flexil)le m(la] duct, and
approved vcnt hood whkb has sxdng-out dmnpers thai
open when th( cheer is in opel;ition. When the dlTer
slops, th_ dampers automatically (:lose 1o
pFevelll
dl-,ifls
and the enmmce ot ins(cts and F(KIeIIIS. T o avoid
restricting th(
oullet,
maintain a minimum of 12"
(30.5 cm) clem-,u_ce 1)elw_en the vent bood and the
gFOlllld OF an} oth{r obstFtlCtiOll,
It all rigid metal duct cannot be used, then flexible
all-metal w nting (an be used, but it will reduce the
maximum reconmmnde d ducl length. See Additional
Installation Instructions _bllowing.
Correct
Incorrect
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WARNING - The
f idlowing are
spedfic requirements for proper and ,'safe operation
of yoar dryer. Failure m tbllow these instructions
can create excessive drying times and fire hazards.
DO NOT use plastic flexible duct to exhaust tile: dlTtq:
Excessive lint can build up inside exhaust sT,smmand cream
a ill> hazmxl and restrict air flow. Restrict_d air flow will
increa_*, dDing tim_ s. If }x)ur p_esent system is made up of
plastic duct or metal fi.filduct, replac{ it with rigid or
fl(xible metal duct. Ensure the present duct is free of any
lint prior to installing dryea_duct.
If the dryer is not exhausted outdoors, some Fme lint _11
be expelled into the latmdry area. An accumulation of lint
in any area of the home (an crealc a heahh and fire hazard.
This dryer exbattst system MUST BE EXHAUSTED TO
THE OUTSIDE of the
dwelling.
DO NOT allow combustible malt*rials (fi:)rexample:
clothing, draperies/curtains, paper) 1o come in contact xxith
exhmlst s}"-;le HL
.4, WARNING
The dryer MUST NOT be exhausted into a chimney,
a wall, a ceiling, a common duct with a kitchen exhaust or
any concealed space of a building which can accumulate
lint, resulting in a fh'e hazard.
DO NOT <xceed the length of duct pip¢ or number of
ell×ms allowed in the MaxinlUnl
Length
(:haFts. Lint can
accmnulatt in lh_ exhaust,ysmln, phlgging tile _y_mm and
creating a fire hazald, as well as increasing d135ng times.
DO NOT scre_ n the exhmlst ends (A:the vent s}_tem, or
IlSL* HII} SCI'C_VS O1" rivets tO _tss('lnblc _hu (X]lHllSt sxst('ln.
Lint can be(onle (might in the s(reen, on the s(re>,s or
livets, clogging the duct work and creating a filv hazaM
as well as increasing dwing times, tse an approved wnt
hood to terminate the duct outdoor% and seal all joints
with duct rope. All male duct pipe fittings MUST be
installed downstremn with the flo_ ot all:
EXPLOSION HAZARD. Do not install the dwer where
gasoline or other flammables are kept or stored. It the
dwer is inslalled in a garage, it must be a minimum of 18"
(45.7 cm) above the flool: Faihlre to do so can resuh in
death, explosion, fire or burns.
ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
It all rig{d metal duct cmmot 1)e used, then flexible
all-metal xenting can be used, but it will reduce the
maxilnum r( commended duct length. In q)ecial
installations when it is impossible to make a connection
with the above recommendations, then UL-llsled dothes
dryer transition duct lnay be used as lransition venting
between the @yer alld wall conn_ cfion onl). The use ot
this ducting will at'Ib(t (hTing time.
It flexible transition duct is n_cessaQ;
only
ULlisted dtmt
identified tbr use with dothes dryers is approved.
The following directions mttst be followed.
• Use the shortest length possible.
• Stlx b. b the duct to its maximum length.
• Do not crush or collaps(.
• Nexer use mmsition duct inside the wall or inside
the <hTel:
• Axoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must confi)un to local building codes.
Stacked Installation
If a stacked washer/@Ter installation is desired,
vou MUgI" use Stocking Kit "_,T25X10f12fl. This kit
is available through your GE retailel:
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