Ducting Requirements - Samsung DC68-02312A-04 Owner's Manual

Installation Instructions

DUCTING REQUIREMENTS

• Use a 4-inch (10.2 cm) diameter rigid aluminum or rigid galvanized steel duct.
• Do not use a smaller duct.
• Ducts larger than 4 inches (10.2 cm) in diameter can result in increased lint accumulation.
Lint accumulation should be cleaned regularly.
• If a flexible metal duct must be used, use the type with a stiff sheet metal wall. Do not use a flexible
duct with a thin foil wall. Serious blockage can result if the flexible metal duct is bent too sharply.
• Never install any type of flexible duct in walls, ceilings, or other concealed spaces.
•
Keep exhaust duct as straight and short as possible.
• Secure joints with duct tape. Do not use screws.
• DO NOT EXHAUST DRYER INTO ANY WALL, CEILING, CRAWL SPACE, OR CONCEALED SPACE OF A
BUILDING, GAS VENT, OR ANY OTHER COMMON DUCT OR CHIMNEY.
THIS COULD CREATE A FIRE HAZARD FROM LINT EXPELLED BY THE DRYER.
• Plastic flexible duct can kink, sag, be punctured, reduce airflow, extend drying times, and affect
dryer operation.
• Exhaust systems longer than recommended can extend drying times, affect machine operation,
and may collect lint.
• The exhaust duct should end with an exhaust hood with a swing-out damper to prevent back
drafts and entry of wildlife. Never use an exhaust hood with a magnetic damper.
• The hood should have at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) of clearance between the bottom of the hood
and the ground or other obstruction. The hood opening should point down.
•
Never install a screen over the exhaust outlet.
• To avoid lint buildup, do not exhaust the dryer directly into a window well. Do not exhaust under a
house or porch.
• If exhaust ductwork must run through an unheated area, the duct should be insulated and slope
slightly down towards the exhaust hood to reduce condensation and lint buildup.
• Inspect and clean the interior of the exhaust system at least once a year. Unplug the power cord
before cleaning.
• Check frequently to be sure the exhaust hood damper opens and closes freely.
• Check once per month, and clean at least one time per year. Note: If clothes are not getting dry,
then check ducting for obstructions.
4" (10 .16 cm)
No. of 90°
Rigid
elbows
0 24.4 m (80 ft.)
1 20.7 m (68 ft.)
2 17.4 m (57 ft.)
3 14.3m (47 ft.)
* Do not use non-metallic flexible duct.
A-2 SAMSUNG Dryer Owner's Instructions
ELECTRIC AND GAS DRYER
Weather Hood Type
Recommended
Metallic Flexible*
12.4 m (41 ft.)
11.2 m (37 ft.)
10.1 m (33 ft.)
9.0 m (29 ft.)
Use only for short-run installation
2.5" (6.35 cm)
Rigid Metallic Flexible*
22.6 m (74 ft.) 10.1 m (33 ft.)
18.9 m(62 ft.) 8.8 m (29 ft.)
15.5 m(51 ft.) 7.6 m (25 ft.)
12.5 m(41 ft.) 6.5 m (21 ft.)