GE Profile DPVH880 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'installation page 30

EXHAUSTING THE DRYER (cont.)
BOTTOM VENTING:
Dryer Exhaust to the bottom of cabinet
for Gas and Electric models.
WARNING –
THIS EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO
DISCONNECT THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY. PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS
FROM SHARP EDGES WHEN WORKING INSIDE
THE CABINET. BE SURE TO WEAR GLOVES.
Remove
screw
and save
Bottom
Remove the screw inside the dryer exhaust duct
and save. Pull the duct out of the dryer. Detach
and remove the bottom knockout.
Cut the duct as shown and keep portion A.
Installation Instructions
BEFORE PERFORMING
Remove desired
knockout (one only)
Fixing hole
A
"
12 3 ⁄
8
ADDING A NEW DUCT
• Reconnect the cut
portion A of the
duct to the blower
housing.
• Tape the elbow
in a 90 degree
position to
prevent rotation.
• Insert the elbow
through the rear hole
and connect it to
portion A. Rotate
the elbow through
the bottom opening.
• While holding down
the pipe and elbow, using
your hand through the rear
opening, drill a 1/8" hole
through the bottom tab
hole and the pipe as
shown in the illustration.
NOTE: Make sure the hole is drilled all the way
through the elbow and pipe.
CAUTION:
damage the electrical wires inside the dryer
when inserting the duct.
• While still holding down
the pipe and elbow from
the rear opening, screw
the pipes in place with
the previously saved screw.
• Apply duct tape
as shown on the joint
between the dryer internal
duct and the elbow.
NOTE: Make sure the tape
covers the screw hole in
portion A where it connects
to the elbow.
CAUTION:
secured with tape; otherwise, they may separate
and cause a safety hazard.
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Portion "A"
Fixing hole
Rear hole
Bottom
opening
Bottom view
Be sure not to pull or
Duct tape
Internal duct joints must be