Plan Vent System - Whirlpool WED5800 Installation Instructions Manual

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
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
Standard exhaust installation with rigid metal or flexible
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.
A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one
offset elbow)
B. Periscope installation
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
H
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect
elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
A
B

Plan Vent System

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:
Part Number 4396028
Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm) mismatch
Part Number 4396011 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127 cm)
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.
Determine vent path
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors.
Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and
turns.
When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as
possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best drying
performance
Use the Vent system chart below to determine type of vent
material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in the
Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
Shorten the life of the dryer.
Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will help
to achieve the best drying performance.
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