GE 31-16074 Installation Manual

Installation GasDryeri
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If yours is a coin operated dryer:
a. Post in a prominent location instructions to be followed in
the event the user smells gas. The intbrmation to be posted
shall be obtained by consulting with the local gas supplier.
b. Post this caution in a prominent location.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
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Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable
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vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
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BEFOREYOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully"
• IMPORTANT - s_,,_ these
instructions for local inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT -,:'bser, eaII
,( - "_,- codes and ordinances.
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• Note to Installer Be sure to leave these instructions with
tile custoIner
• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions with yore: tse
and Care Book fl_r f:utttre retk_rence.
• This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Betbre ihe old dryer is removed from service or discarded,
remove the dryer" door
• Service Information and the wiring diagram are located in
the control console.
• Service of this dryer must be performed by a qualified
installer, service agency, or the gas supplier.
• Do not allow children on or in the appliance. Close
supervision of children is necessary when the appliance is
used near children.
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FOR YOUR SAFETY:
_, WARNING
• [se o _lv rioid metal or flexible metal _-in. diameter
ductwork for exhausting to the outdoors. Ne_er use
plastic or other combustible easy to-puncture ductwork.
" This appliance must be properly gTounded and installed
as describe(] in these instructions.
• Do not install or store appliance in an area where it
will be exposed to water and/or weather:
• The National Fuel Gas Code restricts installations of
gas appliances in garages. They nmst be 18 in. off the
ground and protected by a barrier from vehicles.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is above 50°F
lot satisfactory operation of the dryer control system.
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In the state of Massachusetts
Installation must be performed by a qualified or
licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or
licensed by the state.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
10" ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES (2)
8" PIPE WRENCH
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Step !
Step 2
Step
3
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
FLAT B LADE SCREWDRIVER
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LEVEL
Step 4
Step 5
Step ti
Step 7 (onm:_:ltEeGas" _ " ' .....
_>u[piy se< section::' andche(k
for leaks see s_'ction 4:,
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4"DIA. METAL ELBOW
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
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4" DIA.METALDUCT DUCT
(RECOMMENDED) CLAMPS (2)
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PIPE C OMPOUND
4" DIA.FLEXIBLE METALDUCT
(IF NEEDED)
FLEXIBLE GASLiNECONNECTOR
GLOVES
SOAP SOLUTION
FOR LEAK DETECTION
Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Prepare the Area and Exhaust tbr Installation of
New' Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Insure tile Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications.(see section 6)
Rem,_ve the Foam Shipping Pads (so,,, see*don 1).
Move the Dryer to the Desired kocatio!>
[,e_ el _)ur 15r_er (see section 8}.
EXHAUST HOOD
SAFET"/GLASSES DUCT T APE
Fo_ :\icoxe or Closet [nstaitati(m see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom b'_,4ailation see s_:ction t0.
For Mobile _)_ Mantfl'acmred }[ome see secticm 11.
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Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).
Step9 " _ " _" - "" -" '
Connect the ! ovver 5upplx. ksee sectum .),.
Step t i) Check the Operation ottl:{e Power Suppl'y, (;as
Connections and Venti_ ,-
Step 1I Place the ()whets Manual and the Installation
Insiructions in a t,ocation Where They Will Be
Nt__ticed B? the ()_ler.