GE DNCD450GGAWC, GRDN510GM0WS, GTDN500GM0WS, GTDN500GM2WS, GTDP200GM2WW Installation Guide

Installation

Instructions

Gas Drger

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BEFOREYOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and

carefully.

•IMPORTANT- Savethese instructions for

local inspector's use.

•IMPORTANT- Observe all governing codes

and ordinances.

• Noteto Installer - Besureto leavethese
instructionswith the customer.

• Note to Customer - Keep these instructions
with gour Use and Care Book for future

reference.

• Before the old drger is removed from service or
discarded, remove the drger door.

• Inspect the drger exhaust outlet and straighten
the outlet walls if theg are bent.

• Service information and the wiring diagram
are located in the control console.

• Do notallow children on or inthe appliance.
Close supervisionof children is necessarg when
the applianceis used near children.

• Install the drgerwhere the temperatureis

aboveSO°Ffor satisfactorg operationof the
drger controlsgstem.

WARNING RBKOFFIRE

Toreducethe riskof severeinjurg or death,followall installation instructions.

Clothesdrger installationmust beperformed bg a qualified installer.
Installthe clothesdrger accordingto theseinstructions and in accordancewith local

codes.Intheabsenceof localcodes,installationmust comptgwith NationalFuelGas
Code,ANSIZ225.1/NFPA54or the CanadianNatural Gasand PropaneInstallationCode,
CSAB149.1.

ColifomioSafeDrinkingWaterond ToxicEnforcementAct.

Thisact requiresthe governor of Californiato publisha list of substancesknownto the

stateto causecancer,birth defectsor other reproductiveharm and requiresbusinesses
to warn customersof potentialexposureto suchsubstances.Gasappliancescan

causeminorexposuretofour of thesesubstances,namelgbenzene,carbonmonoxide,
formaldehgdeand soot,causedprimaritg bg the incompletecombustion of naturalgas

or LPfuels.Properlgadjusteddrgerswiltminimizeincompletecombustion.Exposure
to these substancescanbe minimizedfurther bg properlgventing the drger to the

outdoors.

Thisdrger must beexhaustedto theoutdoors.

Useonlg4"rigid metal ducting for exhaustingthe clothesdrger to the outdoors.
DONOTinstallaclothesdrger with flexibleplastic ducting materials.Ifflexible metal

(semi-rigidorfoit-tgpe)duct isinstalled,it mustbe ULlistedand installed inaccordance
with theinstructionsfound in "ConnectingTheDrgerTo HouseVent"on page6of this

manual.Flexibleventing materialsare knownto collapse,beeasilgcrushed,and trap
lint.Theseconditionswilt obstructdrger airflowandincreasethe risk offire.

Donotinstallor storethis appliance in ang locationwhereit could be exposedto water

andorweather.

Drgersinstalledinresidentialgaragesmust beelevated 18"(46cm)abovethefloor.
Savetheseinstructions.(Installers:Besureto leavethese instructionswith the

customer).

in the state of Massachusetts,installation must beperformed bya qualifiedor
licensedcontractor, plumber, or gasfitter qualified or licensedby the state.

TOOLSYOU

WILLNEED

(x2)

IO"ADJUSTABLEWRENCHES _.

8"PIPEWRENCH LEVEL

SLIPJOINTPLIERS FLATBLADESCREWDRIVER

Verifg Your Gas Installation (seesection 2).

Step 1

Prepare the Area and Exhaust for Installation of

Step 2

New Drger (see section 1).
Check and Insure the Existing External Exhaust

Step 3

is Clean (seesection 1)and Meets Attached

Installation Specifications (see section 6).
Step 4 Remove the Foam Shipping Pads (seesection 1).
Step 5 Move the Drger to the Desired Location.
Step 6 Level Your Drger (seesection 8).
Step 7 Connect the Gas Supplg (seesection 3) and check

for leaks (see section 4).

4"DIA.METALDUCT I====_

(RECOMMENDED)

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(SEMI-RIGID)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED)

KITWXO8X10077(INCLUDES2ELBOWS) 4"DUCTCLAMPS

4"DIA.FLEXIBLEMETAL(FOILTYPE) _(x2)

ULLISTEDTRANSITIONDUCT

(IFNEEDED.)

MATERIALSYOUWILLNEED

4"DIAMMETALELBOW

4"SPRINGCLAMPS

EXHAUSTHOOD COMPOUND

DUCTTAPE

FLEXIBLEGASLINECONNECTOR

Step 8 Connect the External Exhaust (see section 7).
Step 9 Connect the Power Supplg (seesection 5).
Step 10 Check the Operation of the Power Supplg, Gas

Connections, and Venting.

Step 11 Place the Owners Manual and the Installation

Instructions in a Location Where Theg Will Be
Noticed Bg the Owner.

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

SOAPSOLUTION

FORLEAKDETECTION

SAFETYGLASSES

GLOVES

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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 1in. rear.

Consideration must be given to provide adequate clearance for installation and service.

m 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

SHUT-0FFVALVE IC?_ DISCONNECTANDDISCARDOLD f}_!/__

TOTHEOFF

POSITION.,,,_ OLDTRANSITIONDUCTING

j -,_ FLEXIBLEGASCONNECTORAND

MATERIAL.REPLACEWITHNEW
CSA(AGA)APPROVEDFLEXIBLE

GASLINECONNECTORANDUL
APPROVEDTRANSITIONDUCT.

WARNING - NEVERREUSEOLD

FLE×IBLE CON NECTORS.

The use of old flexible connectors can cause leaks and
personal iniury. Always use new flexible connectors

when installing gas appliances.

REMOVING LINT FROM WALL
EXHAUST OPENING

[] GAS REQUIREMENTS

WARNING

Installation must conform to local codes and

ordinances, or in their absence, the NATIONAL FUEL
GASCODE,ANSI Z223.

This gas dryer is equipped with a Valve & Burner

Assembly for use only with natural gas. Using
conversion kit WE25×0217, your local service
organization can convert this dryer for use with
propane {LP)gas. ALL CONVERSIONSlUST BEMADE BY

PROPERLYTRAINED AND QUALIFIEDPERSONNELAND

IN ACCORDANCEWITH LOCALCODESAND ORDINANCE
REQUIREMENTS.

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 O.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

xc:_ z:E_ j

, Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil

transition duct and replace with ULlisted transition

duct.

WALL

INTERNALDUCT

OPENING OPENS

CHECKTHATEXHAUST

ANDCLOSESFREELY.

TILTTHE DRYERSIDEWAYS
AND REMOVE THE FOAM
SHIPPING PADS BY

PULLING AT THE SIDES
AND BREAKING THEM
AWAY FROM THE DRYER
LEGS, BE SURE TO
REMOVE ALL OF THE

FOAM PIECESAROUND
THE LEGS.

' 318"NPTHALETHREADGASSUPPLY

NOTE:Addtoverticoldimension

thedistancebetweencobinet

bottomtofloor.

GAS SUPPLY

A 1/8-in.National PipeTaper thread plugged tapping,

accessible for test gauge connection, must be installed
immediatelg upstream of the gas supplg connection to
the drger. Contact sour local gas utilitg should Sou have
questions on the installation of the plugged tapping.

Supplg 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 drger.

Use pipe thread sealer compound orTeflon tape appropri-

ate for natural or LPgas.

You must use with this drger a flexible metal connector

listed connector ANSIZ21.24 / CSA6.10. The length of the
connect shall not exceed 3 ft.

Connect flexible metal connector to drger and gas supplg.
Open shut-off valve.

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Installation

_] RECONNECTING GAS

Listed connector ANSI Z2!.24 / CSA 6.!0

1/8" NPTPIPE

NEW METAL PLUG FOR
FLEXIBLEGAS INLETPRESSURE

LINECONNECTOR

ADAPTER

3/8" NPT

ELBOW

ITEMSNOT SUPPLIED _AT LEAST1/2"

Note: The connector and fittings (]re designed for use
onlg on the original installation and (]re not to be reused
for another appliance or at another location. Keep flare
end of adaptor free of grease, oil and thread sealant.
Caution: Use adapters as shown. Connector nuts must

not be connected directlg to pipe threads.

GAS

SHUT-OFF

PIPE SIZE

Instructions

APPLYPIPECOMPOUND

TOALL HALETHREADS.

TIGHTEN THE FLEXIBLE
GAS LINE USING TWO
ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES.

APPLYPIPECOHPOUND
TOTHEADAPTERAND

DRYERGASINLET.

TIGHTEN ALL CONNECTIONS

USINGTWO ADJUSTABLE WRENCHES.
DO NOT OVERTORQUE GAS CONNECTIONS!

[-4]LEAK TEST

"WARNING: NEVERUSEAN OPEN

LAME TO TEST FOR GAS LEAKS.

OPEN

GASVALVE,

Check oil connections for teaks with soopg solution or equivalent.
Apptg soop solution. Leak test solution must not contain ammo-

nia which could cause damage to the brass fittings. If leaks ore
found, close volve, retighten the joint, and repeGt the soap test.

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