Plan Vent System - Whirlpool WGD71HEDW Installation Instructions Manual

Plan Vent System

Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installation:
A
A. Dryer
B Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
Optional exhaust installations:
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left
side (all models except WGD71HEW), or through the bottom. If
you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer
converted.
A
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation
B
F
G
B
H
F. Rigid metal or
flexible metal vent
G. Vent length
necessary to
connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
B C
Special provisions for mobile homes:
Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.
C
D
E
Determine vent path:
Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
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path outdoors.
Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
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When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
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as possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
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Use as few 90° turns as possible.
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Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
Use the "Vent System Charts" on the next page to determine
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type of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to
use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in "Vent System Charts."
Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
Shorten life of dryer.
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Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
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and increased energy usage.
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