Venting; Venting Requirements - Whirlpool YWED8800YW0 Installation Instructions Manual

GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION REQUIREMENTS
Use an elbow and a 3/8" flare x 3/8" NPT adapter fitting
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between the flexible gas connector and the dryer gas pipe,
as needed to avoid kinking.
Use only pipe-joint compound. Do not use TEFLON
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This dryer must be connected to the gas supply line with a
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listed flexible gas connector that complies with the standard
for connectors for gas appliances, ANSI Z21.24 or CSA 6.10.
BURNER INPUT REQUIREMENTS
Elevations above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m):
When installed above 10,000 ft. (3,048 m) a 4% reduction
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of the burner Btu rating shown on the model/serial number
plate is required for each 1,000 ft. (305 m) increase in
elevation.
Gas supply pressure testing
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
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system during pressure testing at pressures greater than
1/2 psi.
DRYER GAS PIPE
The gas pipe that comes out through the rear of your dryer
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has a 3/8" male pipe thread.
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A. 1/2" NPT gas supply line
B. 3/8" NPT dryer pipe
*NOTE: If the dryer is mounted on a pedestal, the gas pipe height
must be an additional 10" (254 mm) or 15.5" (394 mm) from the
floor, depending on the pedestal model. For a garage installation,
the gas pipe height must be an additional 18" (460 mm) from
the floor.
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2 / "
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(54 mm)
1"
(25 mm)

VENTING REQUIREMENTS

tape.
Use a heavy metal vent.
Do not use a plastic vent.
Do not use a metal foil vent.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
IMPORTANT:
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building. Only rigid or flexible metal vent shall be used for
exhausting.
4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent
Only a 4" (102 mm) heavy metal exhaust vent and clamps
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may be used.
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
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Rigid metal vent:
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
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crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent:
Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
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Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may
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result in reduced airflow and poor performance.
Do not install in enclosed walls, ceilings, or floors.
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The total length should not exceed 7
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NOTE:
If using an existing vent system, clean lint from
entire length of the system and make sure exhaust hood
is not plugged with lint. Replace plastic or metal foil vents
with rigid metal or flexible metal vents. Review Vent System
Chart and if necessary, modify existing vent system to
achieve best drying performance.
†®TEFLON is a registered trademark of E.I. Dupont De Nemours and Company.

VENTING

WARNING
Fire Hazard
4"
(102 mm)
(Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
/ ft. (2.4 m).
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