GE WX9X2 Installation Instructions Manual page 13

• DO NOT bend
or collapse
ducting. Use
elbows if turns
are necessary.
EXHAUST LENGTH
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire
hazard.
The correct exhaust installation is YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY.
Problems due to incorrect installation are not
covered by the warranty.
EXHAUST LENGTH
FOR NORMAL VENT MODELS
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Recommended
4" DIA.
4"
No. of 90° Rigid
Elbows Metal
0 90 Feet
1 60 Feet
2 45 Feet
3 35 Feet
4 25 Feet
Installation Instructions
• DO cut duct as short
as possible and install
straight into wall.
• DO NOT use
excessive
exhaust
length. Cut
duct as short
as possible.
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
2-1/2"
Rigid
Metal
60 Feet
45 Feet
35 Feet
25 Feet
15 Feet
• DO NOT
crush duct
against the
wall .
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE length of the exhaust
system depends upon the type of duct, number of
turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap) and all
conditions noted on the chart.
• Internal elbows added for side or bottom vent
conversions must be included in the total elbow count.
• Any elbow greater than 45° should be treated as a
90° elbow.
• Two 45° elbows will be treated like one 90° elbow.
• For every additional 90° elbow, reduce the allowable
vent system length by 10 feet.
• The total vent system length includes all the straight
portions and elbows of the system (transition duct
included).
FOR LONG VENT MODEL - GFDL110
RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM LENGTH
Recommended
4" DIA.
4"
No. of 90°
Elbows
0 200 Feet
185 Feet
1
2 175 Feet
3 165 Feet
4 155 Feet
5 145 Feet
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• DO use elbows when
turns are necessary.
Elbows
EXHAUST LENGTH
Exhaust Hood Types
Use only for short
run installations
4" DIA.
4" DIA.
Rigid Rigid
Metal Metal
175 Feet
165 Feet
155 Feet
145 Feet
135 Feet
125 Feet
• DO NOT
set dryer
on duct .
2-1/2"