Installation - GE DDC4500T5WH Installation Instructions Manual

Installation Instructions
Alternate Method for Installation of Wall Hooks
STEP1
If wall studs ore not correctly spaced or centered behind upper unit, it
may be necessary to attach a horizontal 2" x 4" board to the existing wall.
STEP2
Attach wall hooks in approximate position of two chains of upper unit so
each chain pulls straight back to wall.
NOTE:If wall is concrete or block, drill holes and use appropriate wall
anchors. The final construction must withstand a pull of 200 Ibs.
r_ WALL STUDS
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[] PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION OF
NEW DRYER
TIP: Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better access when installing dryer exhaust.
DISCONNECTING_ GAS
TURNGAS _ DISCONNECTAND DISCARDOLD
SHUT-OFF I¢_-_ FLEXIBLE GAS CONNECTOR AND _m_-i/%-_
VALVETOTHE _,"-t_ _ OLD DUCTINGMATERIAL.
APPROVEDFLEXIBLE GASLINE
CONNECTOR AND UL APPROVED
TRANSITIONDUCT.
WARNING - NEVER REUSE
OLD FLEXIBLE CONNECTORS.
The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks
and personal injury. Always use new flexible
connectors when installing gas appliances.
REMOVING LINT FROM WALL EXHAUST
OPENING
• Remove and discord existing plastic or metal foil
transition duct and replace with UL listed transition duct.
WALL
INTERNAL DUCT
CHECK THAT EXHAUSE
OPENING i- HOOD DAMPER OPENS
AND CLOSES FREELY.
• TILTTHE DRYER SIDEWAYS AND REMOVE THE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY PULLING ATTHE SIDES AND
BREAKING THEM AWAY FROM THE DRYER LEGS. BE SURE
TO REMOVE ALL OF THE FOAM PIECESAROUND THE
LEGS.
I-_ GAS REQUIREMENTS
,A WARNING
• Installation must conform to local codes and
ordinances,or in their absence, the NATIONALFUELGAS
CODE,ANSIZ223.
• This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner
Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using conversion
kit WE25X0217, your local service organization can
convert this dryer for use with propane (LP) gas. ALL
CONVERSIONS M USTBEMADE BY PROPERLY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIEDPERSONNEL A ND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCALCODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.
• The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that sys-
tem at a test pressure in excess of 0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).
• The dryer must be isolated from the gas supply piping
system by closing the equipment shut-off valve during
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping of test
pressure equal to or less than 0.5 PSI(3.4 KPa).
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
2"
A 2-5/8"
" 3/8" NPT IVlALETHREADGASSUPPLY
NOTE:Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
GAS SUPPLY
• A 1/8 in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed
immediately upstream of the gas supply connection to
the dryer. Contact your local gas utility should you have
questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.
• Supply line is to be 1/2 in. rigid pipe and equipped with
an accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same
room with the dryer.
• Use pipe thread sealer compound appropriate for
natural or LP gas or use Teflon tape.
• You must use with this dryer a flexible metal connector
(listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10). The length of
the connect shall not exceed 3 ft.
• Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
• Open shut-off valve.