GE GTDS820ED0WS Installation Instructions Manual page 6

Installation Instructions
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented ot floor level)
For straight line installation, connect
the dryer exhaust to the external
exhaust hood using duct tape or
clamp.
EXTERNAL D UCT
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAIVP
4" METAL DUCT CUT
TO PROPER LENGTH
DUCT TAPE OR
DUCT CLAIVp
NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND SOLID
METAL EXHAUST DUCTING. HOWEVER, IF
FLEXIBLE DUCTING IS USED IT MUST BE
UL-LISTED METAL, NOT PLASTIC.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented obove floor level)
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED
ELBOW HIGHLY
RECOMMENDED-
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METALTRANSITION DUCT
, For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition
duct is recommended.
, Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing
and kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLEMETAL (SEMI-RIGID}TRANSITION DUCT
- If rigid metal duct cannot be used, then UL-listed flexible
metal (semi-rigid) ducting can be used (Kit WXO8XlO077).
- Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosed spaces.
- Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8
feet (2.4m).
, For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer
and the wall is highly recommended (see illustrations
below). Elbows allow the dryer to sit close to the wall
without kinking and or crushing the transition duct,
maximizing drying performance.
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLEMETAL (FOIL-TYPE} T RANSITION DUCT
, In special installations, it may be necessary to connect
the dryer to the house vent using a flexible metal (foil-
type) duct. A UL-listed flexible metal (foil-type) duct may
be used ONLYin installations where rigid metal or flexible
metal (semi-rigid) ducting cannot be used AND where a 4"
diameter can be maintained throughout the entire length
of the transition duct.
- In Canada and the United States, only the flexible metal
(foil-type) ducts that comply with the "Outline for Clothes
Dryer Transition Duct Subject 2158A" shall be used.
• Never install flexible metal duct in walls, ceilings, floors or
other enclosed spaces.
Total length of flexible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet
(2.4m).
Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
ELBOW
REq)UIRED
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REq)UIRED
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DO NOT USE
EXCESSIVE
EXHAUST
LENGTH