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EXHAUST LENGTH CALCULATION
RIGID (Preferred)
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Recommended
4" DIA.
No. of 90°
Rigid
Elbows
Metal
0
14 m (46 ft)
1
11 m (37 ft)
2
9 m (30 ft)
3
7 m (23 ft)
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•
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• The total vent system length includes all the straight portions and
FLEXIBLE
CONNECTING THE DRYER TO HOUSE VENT
RIGID METAL TRANSITION DUCT
• For best drying performance, a rigid metal transition duct
is recommended.
• Rigid metal transition ducts reduce the risk of crushing
and kinking.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (SEMI-RIGID) TRANSITION
DUCT
other enclosed spaces.
feet.
• For many applications, installing elbows at both the dryer
without kinking and or crushing the transition duct,
maximizing drying performance.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
NOTE TO INSTALLER -
CHECK THE FOLLOWING:
to local codes and ordinance requirements.
GIVE THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS to the customer.
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4"
2-1/2"
Rigid
Metal
11 m (37 ft)
9 m (30 ft)
6.5 m (22 ft)
4.5 m (15 ft)
AFTER INSTALLATION
ALCOVE OR CLOSET INSTALLATION
• If your dryer is approved for installation in an alcove or
closet, it will be stated on a label on the dryer back. The
TO PREVENT LARGE
WARNING
AMOUNTS OF LINT AND
MOISTURE FROM ACCUMULATING AND TO
MAINTAIN DRYER EFFICIENCY, THIS
MACHINE MUST BE EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
• Minimum clearances between dryer cabinet and
Sides
Top
Front
Rear
• Closet doors must be louvered or otherwise ventilated
equally distributed. If the closet contains both a washer
of open area equally distributed.
NOTE: The clearances stated above are minimums.
Consideration must be given to the type accessory
instruction for details.
UL-LISTED FLEXIBLE METAL (FOIL-TYPE) TRANSITION
DUCT
• In special installations, it may be necessary to connect the
diameter can be maintained throughout the entire length of
the transition duct.
other enclosed spaces.
• Avoid resting the duct on sharp objects.
For best drying performance
4. Secure the duct to the exhaust pipe with the other clamp.
WHEN INSTALLED IN MANUFACTURED (MOBILE) HOMES
Dryer must be exhausted to the outside. Exhaust MUST NOT be
terminated beneath mobile home. Exhaust material MUST NOT
support combustion. Installation MUST conform to Manufactured
or when such standard is not applicable, the American National
electrical connection, see "Connecting dryer using 4 wire connection".
USE OF CASTERS (120V PORTABLE MODELS ONLY)
For a portable installation screw casters into the holes on the bottom
of the dryer. Refer to the "Installation Instructions for caster assembly"
sheet to install casters.
4
Alcove
Closet
0"
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