Plan Vent System - Maytag Centennial MEDC500 Install Manual

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 vent and
catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Exhaust:
Recommended hood styles.
B
A
4"
(102 mm)
4"
(102 mm)
A. Louvered hood style
B. Box hood style
C. Angled hood style is acceptable
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
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insects from entering the home.
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground
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or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes, snow line, etc.).
Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
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Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.

Plan Vent System

Choose your exhaust installation type
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
A
A. Dryer E. Clamps
B. Elbow F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
C. Wall G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
D. Exhaust hood H. Exhaust outlet
12
Clamp
Acceptable hood style.
C
4"
(102 mm)
(64 mm)
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
H
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal vent
Alternate installations for close clearances
Venting systems come in many varieties. Select the type best
for your installation. Two close-clearance installations are shown.
Refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
2
½"
A. Over-the-top installation (also available
B. Periscope installation
noTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate
installations are available for purchase. Please see the
"Assistance or Service" section of the Dryer User Instructions.
Over-the-Top Installation:
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Part Number 4396028
Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
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mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 mm) to 18" (460 mm) mismatch
Part Number 4396011 - 18" (460 mm) to 29" (737 mm)
mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29" (737 mm) to 50" (1270 mm)
mismatch
Special provisions for mobile home installations:
The exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of the mobile home structure and must not terminate
beneath the mobile home. Terminate the exhaust vent outside.
A
with one offset elbow)
B