Exhaust System Requirements - Frigidaire FAQG7011LB Installation Manual

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Exhaust system requirements

Use only 4 inch (102 mm) diameter rigid or fl exible metal
duct and approved vent hood which has a swing-out
damper(s) that open when the dryer is in operation.
When the dryer stops, the dampers automatically close to
prevent drafts and the entrance of insects and rodents.
To avoid restricting the outlet, maintain a minimum of 12
inches (30.5 cm) clearance between the vent hood and
the ground or any other obstruction.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Failure to follow these instructions can create excessive
drying times and fi re hazards.
The following are specifi c requirements for
proper and safe operation of your dryer.
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
Do not install a clothes dryer with fl exible plastic or
metal foil venting materials. Flexible venting materials
are known to collapse, be easily crushed and trap lint.
These conditions will obstruct clothes dryer airfl ow and
increase the risk of fi re.
If your present system is made up of plastic duct or
metal foil duct, replace it with a rigid or semi-rigid metal
duct. Also, ensure the present duct is free of any lint prior
to installing dryer duct.
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