Plan Vent System - Whirlpool WED7990XG Installation Instructions Manual

Exhaust hoods:
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object that
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may obstruct exhaust (such as flowers, rocks, bushes, or
snow).
Recommended Styles:
Louvered Hood
Acceptable Style:
Angled Hood
Elbows:
45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
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Recommended Styles:
90˚ elbow
Clamps:
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.
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Box Hood
45˚ elbow

PLAN vENT SYSTEM

Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or flexible
metal vent
G. Vent length necessary
to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
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.
Over-The-Top installation (also available with one offset elbow)
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.
Mobile Home Exhaust installation
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