Plan Vent System - Kenmore 110.70012 Series Use & Care Manual

Elbows:
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
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Good
Clamps:
Use clamps to seal all joints.
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Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
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or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct
and catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Exhaust hoods:
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that
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may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow).
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
Recommended styles:
A. Louvered hood
B. Box hood
Better
4"
(102 mm)
2½"
(64 mm)
Acceptable styles:
C. Angled hood

Plan Vent System

Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
A
A . Dryer
B . Elbow
C . Wall
D . Exhaust hood
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal vent
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
H
E . Clamps
F . Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G . Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H . Exhaust outlet
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