Plan Vent System - Maytag MED5800TW - Electric Dryer Technical Education

PLAN VENT SYSTEM

Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear
of the dryer. Other installations are possible.
A
A. Dryer E. Clamps
B. Elbow F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
C. Wall G. Vent length necessary to connect
D. Exhaust hood
H. Exhaust outlet
Standard exhaust installation with rigid
metal or flexible metal vent
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Se-
lect the type best for your installation. Two
close-clearance installations are shown. Refer
to the manufacturer's instructions.
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A. Over-the-top installation (also available with
one offset elbow)
B. Periscope installation
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
H
elbows
B
NOTE: The following kits for close clearance
alternate installations are available for pur-
chase. Please see the "Assistance or Service"
section of the "Use & Care Guide" to order:
• Over-the-Top Installation:
Part Number 4396028
• Periscope Installation (For use with dryer
vent to wall vent mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - 0˝ (0 cm) to 18˝
(45.72 cm) mismatch
Part Number 4396011 - 18˝ (45.72 cm) to
29˝ (73.66 cm) mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29˝ (73.66 cm) to
50˝ (127 cm) mismatch
Special provisions for mobile home instal-
lations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to
a noncombustible portion of the mobile home
structure and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent out-
side.
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