Installation Instructions - GE DDC4500T5WH Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
Minimum Clearance Other Than Alcove or Closet Installation
Minimum clearance to combustible surfaces and for air opening are: 0 in. clearance both sides and i in. rear. Consideration
must be given to provide adequate clearance for operation and service.
Preparing the Installation Site and Unpacking the Dryer
1. Prepare the area and exhaust for installation of new dryer.
2. Check to be sure the existing external exhaust is clean and meets attached installation specifications.
:3.Using the four shipping carton corner posts as padding (two on each side), carefully lay the dryer on its left side and
remove foam shipping pad.
4. Return the dryer to an upright position.
5. Hove the dryer to the desired location.
CAUTION:
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY,STACKED
UNITS MUST BE FASTENED SECURELY TO WALL.
THE DRYER MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR STORED IN
AN AREA WHERE IT WILL BE EXPOSED TO WATER AND/
OR WEATHER. PLEASE PROVIDE ADEQUATE SPACE FOR
OPERATING AND SERVICING.
Dryers installed in garages (if allowed by local codes) must
be elevated 18 inches (46cm) above the floor.
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Personal Injury Hazard
Because of its weight and size, more than one person
is required to lift, tilt or move the washer/dryer. Failure
to do so may result in personal injury.
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REAR VIEW
ATTACH CHAINS HERE
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STEP 1
Attach two chains using Phillips head screws to each end of
upper unit cabinet.
STEP2
Locate two wall studs behind desired operating location of
stacked units.
NOTE:For wall studs not appropriately spaced, see section
for Alternate Method for Installation of Wall Hooks.
STEP 3
Screw two wall hooks into two wall studs (same height as
chain connections on cabinet of upper unit). Both chains
should pull straight back to wall studs or angle outward.
NEITHER chain should angle inward.
NOTE:The final construction must withstand a pull of 200
Ibs.
STEP4
Connect both dryers to gas supply.
(See GASCONNECTIONINFORMATION of this
instruction.)
STEPS
Connect both dryers to power supply. (See ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONINFORMATION section of this instruction.)
STEP6
Connect both dryers to external exhaust. (See EXHAUST
INFORMATION section of this instruction.)
STEP7
Hook both chains from upper unit to appropriate wall hooks
taking up any slack.
STEP8
Adjust all 4 levelling legs. Dryer must be levelled and rest
firmly on all 4 levelling legs.
STEP 2
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;IDE VIEW
4 LEVELLING LEGS