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Determine vent length
Preferred —
10.2 cm
(4")
When you have a 10.2 cm (4") hood
Maximum length of
10.2 cm (4") diameter metal vent
Number of
Rigid
90° elbows
0
15.8 m (52 ft.)
1
13.4 m (44 ft.)
2
11.0 m (36 ft.)
3
8.2 m (27 ft.)
4
6.1 m (20 ft.)
Acceptable —
When you have a 6.4 cm (2-1/2") hood
Maximum length of 6.4 cm
(2-1/2") diameter metal vent
Number of
Rigid
90° elbows
0
13.4 m (44 ft.)
1
11.0 m (36 ft.)
2
8.5 m (28 ft.)
3
6.4 m (21 ft.)
4
4.3 m (14 ft.)
The maximum length of the exhaust
system depends upon:
• the type of vent (rigid or flexible
metal).
• the number of elbows used.
1. See the exhaust vent length chart
that matches your type hood for the
maximum vent lengths you can use.
Do not use vent runs longer than
specified in exhaust vent length
charts.
Exhaust Systems longer than
specified will:
– Accumulate lint creating a potential
fire hazard.
– Shorten the life of the dryer.
– Reduce performance, resulting in
longer drying times and increased
energy usage.
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2. Determine the number of elbows you
will need.
3. In the column listing the type of
metal vent you are using (rigid or
flexible), find the maximum length of
metal vent on the same line as the
number of elbows.
10.2 cm
(4")
The maximum length using a
5.1 cm x 15.2 cm (2" x 6")
rectangular vent with 2 elbows and
a 6.4 cm (2-1/2") exhaust hood is
2.4 m (8 ft.).
Flexible
For exhaust systems not covered by
(fully extended)
exhaust vent length charts (such as
9.4 m (31 ft.)
multiple unit hookups, plenums, and
7.9 m (26 ft.)
power-assist fans), see Service
6.7 m (22 ft.)
Manual. Part No. 603197. (To purchase
6.1 m (20 ft.)
the Service Manual, contact your local
5.5 m (18 ft.)
authorized service company)
6.4 cm
(2-1/2")
Now start installation
If installing washer and dryer, install
dryer first.
Flexible
(fully extended)
A.
Install vent system
7.0 m (23 ft.)
(new installation)
5.5 m (18 ft.)
4.3 m (14 ft.)
1.
Put on safety glasses and gloves.
3.7 m (12 ft.)
3.0 m (10 ft.)
2.
Install exhaust
hood. Use caulking
compound to seal
exterior wall opening
around exhaust
hood.
3.
Connect exhaust vent to hood with
100 mm (4") clamp. (Exhaust vent
MUST fit inside hood.)
4.
Run exhaust vent to dryer
location. Use the straightest path
possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use 100 mm
(4") clamps to secure vent pieces. Tin
snips may be needed to cut vent to
required length.
B.
Prepare dryer
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
1.
Open dryer door and remove
drying rack, if included. Wipe drum
with damp cloth to remove any dust.
2.
Take two cardboard corners from
dryer carton and place them on floor
in back of dryer. Firmly grasp body of
dryer and gently lay it on its back on
the cardboard corners.
diamond
marking
3.
Start to screw legs into holes by
hand. Use an adjustable wrench or
2.5 cm (1") hex-head socket wrench to
finish turning legs until you reach the
ridge with the diamond marking.
4.
Stand dryer up on cardboard or
hardboard.
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