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Whirlpool WGD5000VQ Installation Instructions Manual page 6

29" (73.7cm) gas dryer

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Remove excess flexible metal vent to avoid sagging and
kinking that may result in reduced airflow and poor
performance.
Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings or
floors.
Elbows
45 ° elbows provide better airflow than 90 ° elbows.
Clamps
Good
Better
Use clamps to seal all joints.
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
duct. Do not use duct tape.
Clamp
Exhaust
Recommended
hood styles are shown here.
B
(10.2cm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown here) is acceptable.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
improper venting
can cause moisture
and lint to collect
indoors, which
may result in:
[] Moisture damage to woodwork,
furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
[] Housecleaning
problems and health problems.
Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended
exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer. Other
installations are possible.
B
A
.........
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
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E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible
metal vent
Alternate
installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best for
your installation. Two close-clearance
installations are shown.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
A
i........
"'--i
......
B
A. Over-the-top
installation (also available
with one offset elbow)
B. Periscope installation

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