Plan Vent System - Maytag MGDX5SPAW Installation Manual

Exhaust hoods:
Must be at least 12" (305 mm) from ground or any object
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that 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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Good
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.
Improper venting can cause moisture and lint to collect
indoors, which may result in:
Moisture damage to woodwork, furniture, paint, wallpaper,
carpets, etc.
Housecleaning problems and health problems.
See "Venting Kits" for more information.
Box hood
Better

Plan Vent System

Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
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A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
Optional exhaust installations:
27" Wide Models can be converted to exhaust out the right side,
left side, or through the bottom (4-way vent kit). Each kit includes
step-by-step instructions. For ordering information, see "Venting
Kits."
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A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
H
I
F. Rigid metal or flexible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
I. Optional side exhaust outlet
B C
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