Electrolux EIGD55H Technical & Service Manual page 15

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Use only 4 inch (10.2 cm) diameter (minimum) rigid
or flexible metal duct and approved vent hood
which has a swing-out damper(s) that open when
the dryer is in operation. When the dryer stops,
the dampers automatically close to prevent drafts
and the entrance of insects and rodents. To avoid
restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12
inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood
and the ground or any other obstruction.
If the present system is made up of plastic duct or
metal foil duct, replace it with a rigid or semi-rigid
metal duct. In Canada and the United States if
metal (foil type) duct is installed, it must be of a
specific type identified by the appliance manufac-
turer as suitable for use with clothes dryers and in
the United States must also comply with the
Outline for Clothes Dryer Transition Duct, UL
standard 2158A. Also, ensure the present duct is
free of any lint prior to installing dryer duct.
The dryer must be connected to an exhaust
outdoors. Regularly inspect the outdoor exhaust
opening and remove any accumulation of lint
around the outdoor exhaust opening and in the
surrounding area. (See Figure 2-2 & 2-3)
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Correct
Correct
F F i i g g u u r r e e 2 2 - - 2 2 . .
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4" (10.2cm) Rigid Metal Duct
VENT HOOD TYPE
(Preferred)
4"
(10.2cm)
0 125 ft. (38.10m)
1 115 ft. (35.05m)
2 105 ft. (32.00m)
3 95 ft. (28.96m)
4 85 ft. (25.91m)
MAXIMUM LENGTH
of 4" (10.2cm) Semi-Rigid Metal Duct
VENT HOOD TYPE
(Preferred)
4"
(10.2cm)
0 60 ft. (18.29m)
1 50 ft. (15.24m)
2 40 ft. (12.19m)
3 NOT RECOMMENDED
F F i i g g u u r r e e 2 2 - - 3 3 . .
2-5
Incorrect
Incorrect
2.5"
louvered (6.35cm)
110 ft. (33.53m)
100 ft. (30.48m)
90 ft. (27.43m)
80 ft. (24.38m)
70 ft. (21.34m)
2.5"
louvered (6.35cm)
45 ft. (13.72m)
35 ft. (10.67m)
25 ft. (7.62m)