Exhaust Information - GE GFDS150ED0WW Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
IFREQUIRED, BYLOCAL CODE,
INSTALL EXTERNAL GROUND
(NOT P ROVIDED)TO GROUNDED
METAL C OLD W ATER PIPE, OR GREEN GROUND
OTHER ESTABLISHED GROUND GROUND STRAP
DETERMINED BYAQUALIFIED SCREW
ELECTRICIAN. HOT
WIRE STRAIN R ELIEF
BRACKET
3/4",UL
RECOGNIZED
NEUTRAL
(White) HOT
WIRE
] #10 AWGMINIMUM COPPER
COVER CONDUCTORS OR120/240V 30APOWER
SUPPLY CORD KITMARKED F OR USE
WITH DRYERS & PROVIDED WITH CLOSED
LOOP ORSPADE TERMINALS WITH
UPTURNED ENDS (NOT SUPPLIED).
s-wire Connection
Not for use in Canada.
DO NOT use for Mobile Home Installations.
NOTfor use on new construction.
NOTfor use on recreational vehicles.
NOTfor use in areas where local codes prohibit grounding
through the neutral conduction.
1. Turn off the circuit breaker(s) (30 amp) or remove the
dryer's circuit fuse at the electrical box.
2. Be sure the dryer cord is unplugged from the wall.
3. Remove the power cord cover located at the lower
back.
4. Install 3/4 in. UL recognized strain relief to power cord
entry hole. Bring power cord through strain relief.
5. Connect power cord as follows:
A. Connect the 2 hot lines to the outer screws of the
terminal block (marked L1 and L2).
B.Connect the neutral (white) line to the center of
the terminal block (marked N).
6. Be sure ground strap is connected to neutral (center)
terminal of block and to green ground screw on cabinet
rear. Tighten all terminal block screws (3) securely.
7. Properly secure power cord to strain relief.
8. Reinstall the cover.
I WARNING:
NEVER LEAVE THE I
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
[] EXHAUST INFORMATION
,AWARNING -IN CANADA AND INTHE
UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST
DUCT DIAMETER IS 4in (102ram). DO NOT USE
DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EX-
HAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
The correct exhoust instollotion is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. P roblems due to incorrect instollotion
ore not covered by the werronty.
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, number of turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall
cap), and all conditions noted below. The maximum duct
length for rigid metal duct is shown in the table below.
No, of 90°
Elbows
0
1
2
3
4
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIHUI LENGTH
Exhaust H oodTypes
Use
only
for short
Recommended run installations
4" DIA.
Rigid Rigid
Metal Metal
90 Feet 60 Feet
60 Feet 45 Feet
45 Feet 35 Feet
35 Feet 25 Feet
25 Feet 15 Feet
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
the exhaust air flow and should require little or no
maintenance to prevent clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This
could cause lint build up.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in. above ground level
or any other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
SEPARATIONOF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least 4 ft.
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHERTHAN 90 °
• One turn of 45 o or less may be ignored.
• Two 450 turns should be treated as one 900 turn.
• Each turn over 450 should be treated as one 900 turn.