Plan Vent System - Maytag MGD8630HC Installation Instructions Manual

Plan Vent System

Recommended exhaust installation:
A
A. Dryer
B Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
Optional exhaust installations:
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left side
(all models except long vent), or through the bottom. If you prefer,
you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer converted.
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A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation
B
F
G
B
H
F. Rigid metal or flexible
metal vent
G. Vent length necessary
to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
B C
Special provisions for mobile homes:
Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.
C
D
E
Determine vent path:
Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
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path outdoors.
Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
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When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
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as possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
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Use as few 90° turns as possible.
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Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
Use the following "Vent System Charts" to determine type
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of vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in "Vent System Charts."
Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
Shorten life of dryer.
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Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
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and increased energy usage.
The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements
that will help achieve best drying performance.
Standard Vent System Chart
Number of
90° elbows
0
1
2
3
4
Type Angled
of vent hoods
Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m)
Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m)
Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m)
Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m)
Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m)
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