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Venting Requirements
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or re.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of re, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or exible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust
vent and clamps may be used.
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent:
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent:
(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
Must be fully extended and supported in nal dryer location.
Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result
in reduced air ow and poor performance.
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or oors.
The total length should not exceed 7
NOTE:
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from entire
length of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged
with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents with rigid metal or
exible metal vents. Review Vent system chart and if necessary,
modify existing vent system to achieve best drying performance.
10
VENTING
3
/
ft. (2.4 m).
4
Exhaust hoods:
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
that may obstruct exhaust (such as owers, rocks, bushes,
or snow).
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
Recommended styles:
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
Elbows:
45° elbows provide better air ow than 90° elbows.
Good
Clamps:
Use clamps to seal all joints.
Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
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.
See "Venting Kits" for more information.
C
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
Acceptable styles:
C. Angled hood
Better
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