Maytag MLE20PDAYW Installation Instructions Manual page 16

DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Vent Hoods
4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
box hood louvered hood
Vent System Length
Maximum Vent Length/Vent Connection
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent
used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood.
Vent System Chart (Rigid Metal Vent)
No. of
90˚ Turns Louvered Hood
0 135 ft. (41.2 m)
1 125 ft. (38.1 m)
2 115 ft. (35.1 m)
3 106 ft. (32.3 m)
4 98 ft. (29.9 m)
For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart,
see your parts distributor.
Provision must be made for enough air for combustion and
ventilation. (Check governing codes and ordinances.) See
"Recessed Area Installation Instructions" in the "Stacked
Washer/Gas Dryer Location" and "Stacked Washer/Electric
Dryer Location" sections.
A 4" (102 mm) outlet hood is preferred. However, a 2
(64 mm) outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 2
outlet creates greater back pressure than other hood types.
For permanent installation, a stationary vent system is required.
Connect Vent
1. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean.
2. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer.
NOTE: Do not remove vent collar.
16
angled hood
Box and Angled
Hood
129 ft. (39.3 m)
119 ft. (36.3 m)
109 ft. (33.2 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
92 ft. (28.0 m)
⁄ "
1
2
⁄ " (64 mm)
1
2
Vent collar
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground
or any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow).
3. Tighten hose clamp with Phillips screwdriver.
4. Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with
a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
5. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink vent.
Make sure dryer is level.
12" min.
(305 mm)