Exhaust Information - GE GTDX185ED2CC Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
CONNECTING DRYER USING 3-WIRE
CONNECTION
If required, by local code, install external
ground (not provided) to grounded metal,
cold water pipe, or other established
ground determined by a qualified
electrician.
Green GroundScrew_ Fu__ _[ew H?: e
Ground Strap W ..eutra
Screws I _'_
C
_ ___ Bracket Recognized
"__ Strain Relief
3 #t0 AWG minimum copper conductors or 120/2/40V 30A power supply
cord kit marked for use with dryers and provided with closed loop or
spade terminals with upturned ends (not suppliedl.
3-wire Connection
Not for use in Canada.
DO NOT use for ivlobile 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 L! 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.
WARNING:
NEVER LEAVE THE
COVER OFF OF THE TERMINAL BLOCK.
[-3] EXHAUST INFORMATION
kWARNING
-IN CANADA AND IN THE
UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED EXHAUST
DUCT DIAMETER IS 4 IN (102ram). DO NOT
USE DUCT LONGER THAN SPECIFIED IN THE
EXHAUST 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 exhaust installation is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. Problems due to incorrect installation
ere not covered by the warranty.
Removeand discard existing plastic or metal foil transition
duct and replace with ULlisted transition duct.
The MAXIMUMALLOWABLEduct 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.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended Use only for short
run installations
...... 14I . ...... I I--2"2
No. of 90 ° Rigid Rigid
EIb ows Metal Metal
0 90 Feet 60 Feet
1 60 Feet 45 Feet
2 45 Feet 35 Feet
3 35 Feet 25 Feet
4 25 Feet 15 Feet
, Forevery extra 90° elbow, reduce the allowable vent system
length by 10 ft.
Two/45° elbows will be treated likeone 90° elbow.
Forthe side exhaust installations, add one 90° elbow to the
chart.
Thetotal vent system length includes all the straight portions
and elbows of the system (transition duct included).
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD ORWALL 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 !2 in. above ground
level or any other obstruction with the opening pointed
down.
SEPARATION OFTURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least /4 ft.
of straight duct, including distance between last turn and
exhaust hood.
TURNSOTHERTHAN 90°
One turn of/450 or less may be ignored.
Two/450turns should be treated as one 900turn.
Eachturn over/450 should be treated as one 900 turn.
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