GE DBVH520GJ3WW, DBVH520GJ4WW, DCVH680GJ0MV, DCVH680GJ2BB, DCVH680GJ2MR Installation Guide
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Installation
Gas Drger
Instructions
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PEDESTALS FOR DRYERS
(comes with individual installation instructions)
3 models available: SBSD227F,SBSD137H
SBSDIO7H
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Reed these instructions completely end
carefully.
• IMPORTANT- savethese
instructionsforlocalinspector'suse.
• IMPORTANT- Observe
allgoverningcodesand ordinances.
• Note to Installer- Besure to leave these
instructions with the customer.
• Note to Customer- Keep these
instructions with your Useand Care Book
for future reference.
• Before the old dryer is removed from
serviceor discarded, remove the dryer door.
• Inspect the dryer exhaust outlet and
straighten the outlet walls if they are bent.
• Service information and the wiring diagram
are located in the control console.
• Donot allow children on or in the appliance.
Closesupervision of children is necessary
when the appliance is used near children.
• Install the dryer where the temperature is
above 50°Ffor satisfactory operation of
the dryer control system.
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, WAR
• To reduce the risk of severe injury or death, follow all installation instructions.
• Clothes dryer installation must be performed by a qualified installer.
Install the clothes dryer according to these instructions and in accordance with local codes. In
the absence of local codes, installation must comply with National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54 or the Canadian Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSAB149.1.
• Ca/ifom/a Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act
This act requires the governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such substances. Gas appliances can cause minor
exposure to four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and
soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LPfuels. Properly
adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized further by properly venting the dryer to the outdoors.
This dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for exhausting the clothes dryer to the outdoors.
DONOTinstall a clothes dryer with flexible plastic ducting materials. If flexible metal (semi-
rigid or foil-type) duct is installed, it must be UL-listed and installed in accordance with the
instructions found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 6 of this manual. Flexible
ducting materials are known to collapse, be easily crushed, and trap lint. These conditions will
obstruct dryer airflow and increase the risk of fire.
Do not install or store this appliance in any location where it could be exposed to water and or
weather.
Save these instructions. (Installers: Be sure to leave these instructions with the customer).
In the state of Massachusetts, installation must be performed bg a qualified or
licensed contractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensed by the state.
IN6- RISKOFFIRE
MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
(x2)
10" ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES
8" PIPEWRENCH
SLIPJOINTPLIERS
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
500A436P010 Pub# 31-16229
Verify Your Gas Installation (see section 2).
Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of New
Dryer (see section 1).
Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust is
Clean (see section 1) and Meets Attached Installation
Specifications. (see section 6).
Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (see section 1).
Move the Dryer to the Desired Location.
Level Your Dryer (see section 8).
Connect the Gas Supply (see section 3) and check for
leaks (see section 4).
FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER
LEVEL
/4"DIA.METALDUCT
(RECOMMENDED)
4" DIAM METALELBOW EXHAUSTHOOD COMPOUND SOAPSOLUTION
4" DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED)
KITWXO8X10077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS)
4" DIA,FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE)
ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT
(IFNEEDED,)
Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the Power Supply (see section 5).
Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supply, Gas
Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation
For Alcove or Closet Installation see section 9.
For Bathroom or Bedroom Installation see section 10.
For Mobile or Manufactured Home see section 11.
PIPE
FORLEAKDETECTION
(x2)
4" DUCTCLAMPS _"._J" _
0R SAFETYGLASSES
4" SPRINGCLAMPS
FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTORGLOVES
Connections, and Venting.
Instructions in a Location Where They Will Be
Noticed By the Owner.
DUCTTAPE
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 1 in. rear. Consideration
must be given to provide adequate clearance for proper operation and service.
ITI PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
OF NEW DRYER
TIP:Install your dryer before installing your washer.
This will allow better accesswheninstalling dryer exhaust
DISCONNECTING_ GAS _i v
TURNGAS _ DISCONNECTANDDISCARDOLD
SHUT-OFF I_>_ FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTORAND _CT' _,
OFF
APPROVEDFLEXIBLEGASLINE
CONNECTORAND ULAPPROVED
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
_] GAS REQUIREMENTS
_i, WARNING
• Installation must conform to local codes and ordinances,
or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE,
ANSI Z223.
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 HUST BE HADE BY PROPERLYTRAINED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREHENTS.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply
piping system during any pressure testing of that system
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 (].4 KPa).
DRYER GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION
• Removeand discardexistingplasticor metalfoil transitionduct and
replacewith ULlistedtransitionduct.
WALL
INTERNALDUCT
CHECKTHAT EXHAUST
DAMPEROPENS
AND CLOSESFREELY,
Tiltthe dryer sideways
andremovethe foam
shippingpads by
pullingatthe sides
andbreakingthem
awayfrom the dryer
legs.Besureto
removeall of the
foam piecesaround
the legs.
2-5/8"
t
'- 3/8" NPT MALETHREADGASSUPPLY
NOTE: Add to vertical dimension
the distance between cabinet
bottom to floor.
GAS SUPPLY
A 1/8-in. National Pipe Taper thread plugged tapping, acces-
sible for test gauge connection, must be installed immediately
upstream of the gas supply connection to the dryen Contact
your local gas utility should you have questions on the
installation of the plugged tapping.
Supply line isto be 1/2-in. rigid pipe and equipped with an
accessible shut-off within 6 ft. of, and in the same room with,
the dryen
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 / CSA6.10. The length of the connect
shall not exceed ] ft.
Connect flexible metal connector to dryer and gas supply.
Open shut-off valve.
Installation
RECONNECTING GAS
B1
Listed connector ANSI Z21.24 / CSA 6.10
1/8" NPTPIPE
NEW METAL
FLEXIBLEGAS INLETPRESSURE
LINECONNECTOR
ADAPTER
3/8" NPT
ELBOW
ITEMSNOT SUPPLIED __ PIPESIZE
Note: The connector and fittings are designed for use only on the
original installation and are notto be reused for another appliance
or at another location. Keep flare end of adaptor free of grease, oil
and thread sealant.
Caution: Useadapters as shown. Connector nuts must not be
connected directly to pipe threads.
PLUGFOR
SHUT-OFF
ATLEAST1/2"
instructions
APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOALL MALETHREADS.
Tighten the flexible
gas line using two
adjustable wrenches.
APPLYPIPECOMPOUND
TOTHEADAPTERAND
DRYERGASINLET.
Tighten all connections using two adjustable wrenches.
Do not overtorque gas connections!
[] LEAK TEST
WARNING - NEVER USE AN OPEN
FLAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.
GASVALVE.
OPEN
Check all connections for leaks with soapy solution or equivalent.
Apply soap solution. Leak test solution must not contain ammo-
nia which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If leaks are
found, close valve, retighten the joint, and repeat the soap test.
Installation
Instructions
rs-] ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
INFORMATION
A
_l& WARNING-TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND PERSONAL INJURY:
,, DO NOT USE AN EXTENSION CORD OR AN
ADAPTER PLUG WITH THIS APPLIANCE.
Dryer must be electrically grounded in accordance
with local codes and ordinances, or in the absence of
local codes, in accordance with the NATIONAL ELEC-
TRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA NO. 70.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
This appliance must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and connected
to a properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or
20-amp circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. If electrical supply
provided does not meet the above specifications, it is recom-
mended that a licensed electrician install an approved outlet.
A
ml, WARNING-THIS DRYER IS EQUIPPED A
THREE-PRONG (GROUNDING) PLUG FOR YOUR
PROTECTION AGAINST SHOCK HAZARD AND
SHOULD BE PLUGGED DIRECTLY INTO A PROP-
ERLY GROUNDED THREE-PRONG RECEPTACLE.
DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE GROUNDING
PRONG FROM THIS PLUG.
[63 EXHAUST INFORMATION
_I_WARNING - IN CANADA AND IN THE UNITED STATES,
THE REQUIRED EXHAUST DUCT DIAMETER IS4 IN (102mm).
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 are not covered
by the warranty.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct
and replace with UL listed transition duct.
The HAXIHUH 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 exhaust length for rigid metal duct
is shown in the table below.
EXHAUST LENGTH
RECOHHENDEDHAXIHUH LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Recommended run installations
4" "q _ _'_ 2-I/2"
No.of 90° Rigid Rigid
Elbows Hetal Hetal
0 90Feet 60Feet
i 60Feet 45 Feet
2 45Feet 35Feet
3 35Feet 25Feet
4 25Feet 15Feet
Use only for short
4" DIA.
ENSURE PROPER GROUND EXISTS BEFORE USE.
IFLOCALCODESPERMIT,
AN EXTERNALGROUNDWIRE
(NOTPROVIDED),WHICH MEETS
LOCALCODES,MAY BEADDED
BYATTACHINGTO THE GREEN
GROUNDSCREWONTHE REAR
OFTHE DRYER,AND TO A GROUNDED
METALCOLD WATERPIPEOR OTHER
ESTABLISHEDGROUND.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECKLIST
HOOD OR WALLCAP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent backdrafts or entry of birds or
other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistanceto the exhaust airflow
and should requirelittle or no maintenance to prevent clogging.
• Never install a screenin or over the exhaust duct. Thiscould cause lint
build up.
• Wall capsmust be installed at least12 in.above ground levelor any
other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
SEPARATIONOF TURNS
Forbest performance, separate allturns by at least4 ft. of straight duct,
includingdistance between last turn and exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHERTHAN 90°
• Oneturn of 45° or lessmay be ignored.
• Two 45° turns should betreated asone 90° turn.
• Eachturn over 45° shouldbe treated as one 90° turn.
SEALING OF JOINTS
• Alljoints should betight to avoid leaks.The male end of each sectionof
duct must point away from the dryer
• The duct shall not beassembledwith screwsor other fastening means
that extend into the duct and catch lint.
• Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight by wrapping the
overlappedjoints with duct tape.
• Horizontal runsshould slope down toward the outdoors 1/2 inch perfoot.
INSULATION
Ductwork that runs through an unheated area or isnear airconditioning
shouldbe insulated to reduce condensation and lint build-up.
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EXHAUST CONNECTION
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_1_ WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
* This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
. Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid
or foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust
duct. It must be installed in accordance with the instructions
found in "Connecting The Dryer To House Vent" on page 6 of
this manual.
Do not terminate exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, gas
vent, crawl space, attic, under an enclosed floor, or in any
other concealed space of a building. The accumulated lint
could create a fire hazard.
Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a
kitchen exhaust system. A combination of grease and lint
creates a potential fire hazard.
Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length
table. Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating a potential
fire hazard.
Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This will
cause lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire hazard.
Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend
into the duct. These fasteners can accumulate lint, creating
a potential fire hazard.
Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust
system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust system shall
be inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
THIS DRYERCOMES READY FOR REAR EXHAUST-
ING. IF SPACEIS LIMITED, USETHE INSTRUC-
TIONS IN SECTION 9 TO EXHAUST DIRECTLY
FROM THE SIDESOR BOTTOM OF THE CABINET.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
(Vented above floor level}
ELBOW HIGHLY
ELBOWHIGHLY
RECOMMENDED--
NOTE: ELBOWS WILL PREVENT DUCT
KINKING AND COLLAPSING.
[] LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR
DRYER
Standthe dryer upright nearthe final locationand adjust
the 4 levelinglegs,atthe corners,to ensurethat the dryer
islevelfrom sideto sideand front to rear.
STANDARD REAR EXHAUST
{Vented at floor level}
For straight line installation, connect the
dryer exhaust to the external exhaust hood
using duct tape or clamp.
EXTERNALINLET
DUCT PIPE
OPENING
DUCT TAPEOR
DUCT CLAMP
4" METAL DUCT CUT
TO PROPERLENGTH
VENTPROTECTION
GAS
DUCTTAPEOR
DUCTCLAMP
BRACKET
CSA(AGA)APPROVED
Pullthe ventprotectionbracketout until
itstops,andletit restonthefloor. The
bracketpreventstheunitfrommovingtoo
closeto thewallandcrushingthe rearvent.
NOTE:WE STRONGLYRECOMMENDSOLID
METALEXHAUSTDUCTING.HOWEVER,IF
FLEXIBLEDUCTINGISUSEDITMUSTBE
UL-LISTEDMETALNOT PLASTIC.
LEVEL LEVEL
FRONT-TO-BACK SIDE-TO-SIDE
4 LEVELING
LEGS
5
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