Connect Vent - Kenmore 11092976101 Use And Care Manual

Special provisions for mobile home installations
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure. Do not use screws or other
fastening devices that extend into the interior of the vent to
secure vent.
Terminate the exhaust vent outside. The exhaust vent must not
terminate beneath the mobile home and must not be connected
to any other duct, vent or chimney.
Determine Vent Length
1. Select the route that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors. Plan the installation to use the fewest
number of elbows and turns. When using elbows or making
turns, allow as much room as possible. Bend vent gradually
to avoid kinking. Avoid 90° turns.
2, Determine vent length.
The maximum length of the exhaust system depends upon:
• The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible metal),
• The number of elbows used.
• Type of hood.
Recommended hood styles are shown here.
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1. Louvered hood style
2. Box hood style
The angled hood style (shown following) is acceptable.
2.5"
See the exhaust vent length chart that matches your hood
type for the maximum vent lengths you can use.
Exhaust systems longer than specified will:
• Shorten the life of the dryer.
• Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
3. Determine the number of elbows you will need.
IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer than those
specified in Vent Length Chart.
In the column listing the type of metal vent you are using
(rigid metal or flexible metal); find the maximum length of
metal vent on the same line as the number of elbows,
No. of Type of Vent Box or Angled
90 ° turns Louvered hoods
or elbows hoods
O Rigid metal 40 ft (12.2 m) 35 ft (10.7 m)
Flexible metal 25 ft (7.6 m) 20 ft (6.1 m)
1 Rigid metal 32 ft (9.7 m) 27 ft (8.2 m)
Flexible metal 21 ft (6.4 m) 16 ft (4.9 m)
2 Rigid metal 24 ft (7.3 m) 19 ft (5.8 m)
Flexible metal 15 ft (4.6 m) 10 ft (3.0 m)
NOTE: Side exhaust adds a 90 ° turn inside the laundry center. To
determine maximum exhaust length, add 1 90 ° turn to the chart.
1. (Optional) Put on safety glasses and gloves.
2. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking compound to seal exterior
wall opening around exhaust hood.
3. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent must fit inside exhaust
hood. Secure vent to exhaust hood with 4 in. (10.2 cm)
clamp.
4. Run vent to dryer location. Use the straightest path possible
(see "Determine Vent Length"). Avoid 90 ° turns. Use duct
tape to seal all joints.
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