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  potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. 

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DANGER

CAUTION

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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.

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Summary of Contents for GTDS855GDMC

Page 1: ...serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury DANGER CAUTION WARNING In the state of Massachusetts Installation must be performed by a qu...

Page 2: ...MATERIALS YOU WILL NEED GLOVES SAFETY GLASSES 4 DUCT CLAMPS 2 OR 4 SPRING CLAMPS 2 EXHAUST HOOD 4 DIA METAL ELBOW 4 DIA FLEXIBLE METAL SEMI RIGID UL LISTED TRANSITION DUCT IF NEEDED KIT WX08X10077 IN...

Page 3: ...DES AND ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS F 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 F The dryer...

Page 4: ...t not be connected directly to pipe threads APPLY PIPE COMPOUND TO THE ADAPTER AND DRYER GAS INLET Tighten the flexible gas line using two adjustable wrenches APPLY PIPE COMPOUND TO ALL MALE THREADS T...

Page 5: ...NCE 6 201 1 6 2 4 1 0 1 0 0 4 1 1 1 1 1 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS This appliance must be supplied with 120V 60Hz and connected to a properly grounded branch circuit pro tected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit...

Page 6: ...educe condensation and lint build up HOOD OR WALL CAP Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or other wildlife Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust airf...

Page 7: ...6 56 21 4 74 62 2 29 6 5 15647 6 215 1 4 57 6 1 6 24 4 CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT 24 56 4 1 3 4 240 1 4 0 6 64 15 6 21 7 6 5 4 200 1 0 6 64 15 6 21 7 65 4 7 6 4 5 2...

Page 8: ...exible metal duct should not exceed 8 feet 2 4m Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects 4 LEVELING LEGS LEVELING AND STABILIZING YOUR DRYER the 4 leveling legs at the corners to ensure that the dryer...

Page 9: ...imney Do not use sheet metal screws or other fastening devices which extend into the interior of the exhaust vent Provide an opening with a free area of at least 25 sq in for introduction of outside a...

Page 10: ...nal duct joints must be secured with tape otherwise they may sepa rate and cause a safety hazard CAUTION Internal duct joints must be secured with tape otherwise they may separate and cause a safety h...

Page 11: ...WATER WATER 4 4 Y Connector Installation Instructions 11...

Page 12: ...river Tape tipped putty knife 6PDOO DW EODGH VFUHZGULYHU Before you start Unplug the dryer from its electrical outlet Open the door to approximately 170 degrees With a putty knife remove the 4 plastic...

Page 13: ...Push caps through the outer door C Push the door handle clips into the openings on the RSSRVLWH VLGH RI WKH RXWHU GRRU PDNLQJ VXUH RX LS the handle so it curves to the inside D Push the cover caps int...

Page 14: ...All 4 front panel hinge screws will now be in the top hinge holes 2 on the left and 2 on the right Plastic Cap 4 3 Loosen the bottom 2 right side hinge screws Remove WKH GRRU DQG SODFH LW RQ D SURWHFW...

Page 15: ...sh cap through the outer door C Push the door handle clips into the openings on the RSSRVLWH VLGH RI WKH RXWHU GRRU PDNLQJ VXUH RX LS the handle so it curves to the inside D Push the cover cap into th...

Page 16: ...ve the GRRU DQG SODFH LW RQ D SURWHFWHG DW VXUIDFH WR DYRLG DQ damage Remove both the Blind Plate and the Strike Plate and install them in opposite positions 4 Remove the 4 door hinge screws 4 edge sc...

Page 17: ...PDNLQJ VXUH RX LS the handle so it curves to the inside D Push the cover caps into the openings on the outer door where the handle was removed Edge screws Door hinge screws Inside screws Inside screws...

Page 18: ...Notes 18...

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