Whirlpool 8577213C Installation Instructions Manual page 9

Multiple Dryer Venting
A main vent can be used for venting a group of dryers. Main
Multiple Dryer Venting vent should be sized to remove 200 CFM of air per dryer.
Large-capacity lint screens of proper design may be used in
the main vent if checked and cleaned frequently. The room
A main vent can be used for venting a group of dryers. Main
where the dryers are located should have make-up air equal
vent should be sized to remove 200 CFM of air per dryer.
to or greater than the CFM of all the dryers in the room.
Large-capacity lint screens of proper design may be used in
Back-draft Damper Kits, Part No. 3391910, are available from
the main vent if checked and cleaned frequently. The room
your Whirlpool dealer and should be installed in each dryer's
where the dryers are located should have make-up air equal
vent to prevent exhausted air from returning into the dryers
to or greater than the CFM of all the dryers in the room.
and to keep the exhaust in balance within the main vent.
Back-draft Damper Kits, Part No. 3391910, are available from
Unobstructed air openings are required.
your Whirlpool dealer and should be installed in each dryer's
Each vent should enter the main vent at an angle pointing in the
vent to prevent exhausted air from returning into the dryers
direction of the airflow. Vents entering from the opposite side
and to keep the exhaust in balance within the main vent.
should be staggered to reduce the exhausted air from interfering
Unobstructed air openings are required.
with the other vents.
Each vent should enter the main vent at an angle pointing in the
The maximum angle of each vent entering the main vent should
direction of the airflow. Vents entering from the opposite side
be no more than 30°.
should be staggered to reduce the exhausted air from interfering
with the other vents.
A
The maximum angle of each vent entering the main vent should
A
be no more than 30°.
Multiple Dryer Venting
A
Air flow
A main vent can be used for venting a group of dryers. Main
air ow
vent should be sized to remove 200 CFM of air per dryer.
Large-capacity lint screens of proper design may be used in
Air flow
the main vent if checked and cleaned frequently. The room
A. Individual dryer vent
where the dryers are located should have make-up air equal
A. Individual dryer vent
B. Main vent
to or greater than the CFM of all the dryers in the room.
B. Main vent
Back-draft Damper Kits, Part No. 3391910, are available from
Keep air openings free of dry cleaning fluid fumes. Fumes create
your Whirlpool dealer and should be installed in each dryer's
A. Individual dryer vent
acids which, when drawn through the dryer heating units, can
vent to prevent exhausted air from returning into the dryers
B. Main vent
damage dryers and loads being dried.
and to keep the exhaust in balance within the main vent.
Unobstructed air openings are required.
A clean-out cover should be located on the main vent for periodic
Keep air openings free of dry cleaning fluid fumes. Fumes create
cleaning of the vent system.
acids which, when drawn through the dryer heating units, can
Each vent should enter the main vent at an angle pointing in the
damage dryers and loads being dried.
direction of the airflow. Vents entering from the opposite side
should be staggered to reduce the exhausted air from interfering
A clean-out cover should be located on the main vent for periodic
with the other vents.
cleaning of the vent system.
The maximum angle of each vent entering the main vent should
be no more than 30°.
A
Air flow
A. Individual dryer vent
B. Main vent
Keep air openings free of dry cleaning fluid fumes. Fumes create
acids which, when drawn through the dryer heating units, can
damage dryers and loads being dried.
A clean-out cover should be located on the main vent for periodic
cleaning of the vent system.
30° max.
30˚ max.
B
B
30° max.
B
30° max.
B
If an exhaust hood cannot be used:
The outside end of the main vent should have a sweep elbow
B
directed downward. If the main vent travels vertically through the
roof, rather than through the wall, install a 180° sweep elbow on
If an exhaust hood cannot be used:
D
the end of the vent at least 2 feet (610 mm) above the highest part
The outside end of the main vent should have a sweep elbow
of the building. The opening wall or roof shall have a diameter 1/2"
directed downward. If the main vent travels vertically through the
(13 mm) larger than the vent diameter. The vent should be
roof, rather than through the wall, install a 180° sweep elbow on
C
centered in the opening.
the end of the vent at least 2 feet (610 mm) above the highest part
of the building. The opening wall or roof shall have a diameter 1/2"
B
(13 mm) larger than the vent diameter. The vent should be
centered in the opening.
A
B
A. Exhaust hood or elbow
D
B. Wall
A
C. Main collector vent
D. Horizontal vent
E. 180° sweep elbow
D
2 ft. (610 mm)
F. Vertical vent
min. above
G. Roof highest point
of building
C
If an exhaust hood cannot be used:
F
C
The outside end of the main vent should have a sweep elbow
directed downward. If the main vent travels vertically through the
roof, rather than through the wall, install a 180° sweep elbow on
F
the end of the vent at least 2 feet (610 mm) above the highest part
of the building. The opening wall or roof shall have a diameter 1/2"
Do not install screening or cap over the end of the vent.
(13 mm) larger than the vent diameter. The vent should be
centered in the opening.
B
Do not install screening or cap over the end of the vent.
A
D
C
F
Do not install screening or cap over the end of the vent.
A
Min. 12" (305 mm) clearance
above any accumulation
12" min.
(305 mm)
of snow, ice, or debris such
as leaves.
C
E
C
A. Exhaust hood or elbow
B. Wall
C. Main collector vent
D. Horizontal vent
A. Exhaust hood or elbow
24" min.
F
(610 mm)
E. 180° sweep elbow
E
B. Wall
F. Vertical vent
C. Main collector vent
G
G. Roof
D. Horizontal vent
C
E. 180° sweep elbow
2 ft. (610 mm) min. above
E
F. Vertical vent
highest point of building
G. Roof
G
2 ft. (610 mm) min. above
highest point of building
G
C
A. Exhaust hood or elbow
B. Wall
C. Main collector vent
D. Horizontal vent
E. 180° sweep elbow
E
F. Vertical vent
G. Roof
2 ft. (610 mm) min. above
highest point of building
G
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