Whirlpool L0412123 Installation Instructions Manual page 8

Planthe exhaust v ent
installation
Typical installations exhaust from the rear
of the dryer.
straight beck
offset
exhusta
acceptable
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Select the route that will provide the
straightest and most direct path
outdoors, Plan the installation to use
the fewest number of elbows and
turns. Avoid making 90 ° turns
When using elbows or making
turns, allow as much room as
possible. Bend vent gradually to avoid
kinking
Route the vent
The exhaust outlet is located at the
center of the rear of the drye[
The exhaust vent can be routed up,
down, left, right or straight out the
back of the dryer. See "Recessed
area/closet installation" section, Page 4,
for space requirements.
Determine vent length
Preferred --
This dryer may be converted to exhaust
out the right or left side or through the bottom.
Typical installations
for left or right side
exhausting.
Number of
90° elbows
O
1
2
3
4
Maximum length of 4" diameter
metal vent
Rigid
64 feet
54 feet
44 feet
35 feet
27 feet
Flexible
(fullyextended)
36 feet
31 feet
27 feet
25 feet
23 feet
Typical installations
for bottom exhausting.
To convert the dryer, the following kits
are available from your dealer.
Exhaust Kit No. 279818 (white)
Exhaust Kit No. 279819 (almond)
Exhaust Kit No. 279925 (biscuit)
Exhaust Kit No. 279969 (silver)
Acceptable -- _ 2-112"
Maximum length of 4" diameter
metal vent
Number of Rigid Flexible
90° elbows (fully extended)
0 58 feet 28 feet
1 48 feet 23 feet
2 38 feet 19 feet
3 29 feet 17 feet
4 21 feet 15 feet
The maximum length of the exhaust
system depends upon:
• the type of vent (rigid or flexible
metal).
• the number of elbows used.
• side or bottom exhaust. Side or
bottom exhaust adds a 90 ° turn
inside the dryer. To determine
maximum exhaust length, add one
90 ° turn to the chart.
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.
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.
4. Determine the number of 4-inch
diameter vent clamps required.
The maximum length using a 2" x
6" rectangular vent with 2 elbows
and a 2-t/2" exhaust hood is 8 feet.
For exhaust systems not covered
by exhaust vent length charts (such
as multiple unit hookups, plenums,
and power-assist fans), see Service
Manual, Part No. 608197. (To
purchase the Service Manual, see
your Use and Care Guide for a
toll-free telephone number.)