Maytag MDE18MNAY Installation Instructions Manual page 14

DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Vent Hoods
4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods 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,
Box Hood Louvered Hood Angled Hood \ \ +
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(305 mm)
Vent System Length
Maximum Vent Length/Vent Connection
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent 3. Tighten hose clamp with Phillips screwdriver.
used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood.
Vent System Chart (Rigid Metal Vent)
No. of Box and Angled
90° Turns Louvered Hood Hood
0 130 ft. (39.6 m) 129 ft. (39.3 m)
1 125 ft. (38.1 m) 119 ft. (36.3 m)
2 115 ft. (35.1 m) 109 ft. (33.2 m)
3 106 ft. (32.3 m) 100 ft. (30.5 m)
4 98 ft. (29.9 m) 92 ft. (28.0 m)
4, Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with
For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart, a 4" (102 mm) clamp.
see your parts distributor.
Provision must be made for enough air for combustion and
ventilation. (Check governing codes and ordinances.) See 6
"Recessed Area and Closet Installation Instructions" in the
"Location Requirements" sections.
A 4" (102 mm) outlet hood is preferred. However, a 2%" (64 mm)
outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 2%" (64 mm) outlet creates oF
greater back pressure than other hood types. For permanent
installation, a stationary vent system is required.
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onneerwen 5. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink vent.
1. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean. Make sure dryer is level.
2. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer. Vent Collar
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NOTE: Do not remove vent collar.
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