Using Flexible Metal Duct For Transition Venting; For Transition Venting - GE Profile DPVH890 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Installation Instructions
USING FLEXIBLE METAL DUCT
FOR TRANSITION VENTING
Rigid or semi-rigid metal ducting is
recommended for use as transition ducting
between the dryer and the wall. In special
installations when it is impossible to make a
connection with the above recommendations, then
a UL-listed flexible metal transition duct mall be
used between the drLler and wall connection onlLI.
The use of this ducting will affect drLI time. OnlLI
those foil-type flexible ducts, if any, specificallLI
identified for use with the appliance by the
manufacturer should be used. In the United States,
the duct must comply with the Outline for Clothes
Drger Transition Duct, Subject 2158A.
If flexible metal transition duct is necessarLI,
the following directions must be followed:
• Use the shortest length possible. The total length
of flexible metal duct shall not exceed 2.4 m.
• Stretch the duct to its maximum length.
• Do not crush or collapse.
• Never use flexible metal ducting inside the wall
or inside the drLler.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
• Venting must conform to local building codes.
FOR TRANSITION VENTING
(DRYER TO WALL}, DO:
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• DO cut duct
as short as
possible and
install straight
into wall.
• DO use elbows
when turns are
necessarg.
Elbows
DO NOT:
• DO NOT bend or
collapse ducting.
Use elbows if
turns are
necessarLI.
• DO NOT use
excessive
exhaust length.
Cut duct as short
as possible.
• DO NOT crush
duct against
the wall.
• DO NOT set
drger on duct.
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