Maytag MLG22PRTKW Installation Instructions Manual page 14

DRYER VENTING REQUIREMENTS
Rigid metal vent:
Recommended for best drying performance and to avoid
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crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent: (Acceptable only if accessible to clean)
Must be fully extended and supported in final dryer location.
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Remove excess to avoid sagging and kinking that may result
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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 2.4 m (7
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An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and
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insects from entering the building.
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 exist-
ing vent system to achieve best drying performance.
Elbows:
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
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Good
Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
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Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making
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turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Vent outlet is located at the centre of the bottom dryer back.
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The vent can be routed up, down, left, right, behind the dryer,
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or straight out the back of the dryer.
Clamps:
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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 duct and
catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Vent Hoods
102 mm (4") Diameter Exhaust Hoods
Box Hood Louvered Hood
14
⁄ ft).
3
4
Better
Angled Hood
Exhaust hood must be at least 305 mm (12") from the ground or
any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as flowers,
rocks, bushes, or snow).
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 39.6 m (130 ft)
1 38.1 m (125 ft)
2 35.1 m (115 ft)
3 32.3 m (106 ft)
4 29.9 m (98 ft)
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 and Closet Installation Instructions" in the
"Stacked Washer/Gas Dryer Location" and "Stacked Washer"
sections.
A 102 mm (4") outlet hood is preferred. However, a 64 mm (2
outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 64 mm (2
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 102 mm (4") clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet
in dryer.
NOTE: Do not remove vent collar.
12" min. 305 mm minimum
(305 mm) (12")
Box and Angled
Hood
39.3 m (129 ft)
36.3 m (119 ft)
33.2 m (109 ft)
30.5 m (100 ft)
28.0 m (92 ft)
⁄ ") outlet creates
1
2
Vent Collar
⁄ ")
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2