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Exhaustingthe dryer.
Exhaust SystemRequirements
Use only 4" (I02 cm) diame_r (minimum) rigid metal
duct for hast perfonnanceo or flexible metal duel Use
approved veto _od
which h_ swing-ore dampers
thal open
when the d_er
i_ in operation.
When
the
dryer skips 1he d_nper_
aulomatical]v
Jose
to
prevenl
dn_fis and 1he entrance
of in_cls
and
_denls.
To avoid r_slficting
lhe out]el, maintain
a
minimtlm
of 12" (3(.I.5 (xn) clearance
between
the
vent ho_k't and 1he gtx)tmd
or any other
ob_lruclion.
If"all r_gfidmelal ducl cannot be u_d, then flexible
a]]-mela] venting can be tz._d, but il _dll reduce the
maximmn
recommended
duct ]englh. See
Additiona! Installation fnetroetiene f ollowing,
Correct
Incorrect
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Thadryerexhaust system MUSTBE EXHAUSTED
TOTHEOUTSIDE
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DONOTMiowcombustiblemateriads
(fbr
ext_npie: do hing, d_tpefiesicurt_tins,
Ixtper)
to come in cont_:t _ith exhaust: s_tem.
AT
he dryerMUSTNOTbe exhaustedinto a gasven_
chinmey,a wall,a ceiling,a cucmlonductwith a
kitchenexhaust or anyconcealed spaceofa
building whichcan accumulate lin_resu_ngin
a firehazard
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DO NOTexceed the ]englh of d*_:t pipe or
m_nber of elb(n_ adlo_#edin the Maximum
Lengthcharts. I,int can ac_x_qmflatein lhe
exhmmt system, pltlgging the sDlem md
cxeafing a fire hazm'd, _s well _mincre_Mng
dD4ng thnes.
DONOTs(_reen the exhatrsl: enc_ oflhe vent
s)_ttrm nor !x,_e any ,_crm_,,_ or _vel_ to a,_.,_emble
lhe exhatrst s)_ttrm, tinl can become cat_ght
in lhe ,_creen, on the ,_crm_ or _vels, dog_ng
lhe ducl work _md creating a fire hazard as
wei] _mincreasing dQ_ng times. U_ an
apprwved yen1 ho_k't lo lerminate 1he duct
ouldoors, and _a] all jdnts
_qth duct tape.
All male dtrcl pipe fitting_ MUSTbe installed
downstream _qth the flow of air.
-- WARNING: follewin
are s pecitic
requirementsfor properandsafe opere_ion of)our
dryer.Failureto follow theseins_uctJonscan
create excessivedryingt_mes and fire hazards.
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DONOTuseplast_cflexibleductteexhaustthe
dryer, E xcessive lint can buildup insideexhaust
system andcreate a fire hazard and restrictair
flow,Restdcted air flow will increasedrying
time_ If yourpresentsystem ismadeupof plasUc
ductor metalfoilduc_replaceit withrigidor
flexiblemetalduct Ensure Mepresentductis
freeofanylint priorto installingdryerduct
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ZLOSION HAZARD, D o not insl_d] the dwer
*_here ga.,_)]ine or other fla_ab]es
are kept
or slored. If"the d_er i_ installed in a garage,
it mnst be a minimtlm of" 18" (45.7 cm) above
the floor, gaih_re m do _ c_m restflt in death,
explodon, fire or burns.
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P'a)_qde an auace,_s f br inspection and cleaning
of the ext_atrst s)_l_m, espedMiy al: tt_r'n_.
Inspect and dean at ]earl: once per }*ear.
ADo
not obstruct incoming or exhm_ted
Mr.
Additional Ducting Instructions
E a]] rigid metal ducl cannot be u._d, then flexible
M]-met_dventing can be trsed, bul it*_4]]reduce lhe
maMmom reco_ended
duel ]englh. In speda]
inslallations when it is impo,_ib]e m make a
connection
_qlhthe above recommendations,
lhen
UL-lieted clothes dryertransition duct m W be t_._d as
trcmsition venting between lhe dryer and wall
connection
only. The t_e of this ducting _q]l _'ect
dD4ng lime.
If flexible_aus_donductis necessary, onlyUL-listed
ductider_dfiedforusev_thclothes dryersis approved,
Thefollowing directions must befollowed.
*' Use lhe shorlest ]ength p¢_sible.
*' Slretch the duct lo il_ maximt_m ]englh.
*' Do nol cnzsh or co]]apse.
- Never u._ trandtion
ducl inside the wall, flooring',
ceiling or inside 1he dryer.
*' Avoid resting 1he duel: on simrp objects.
- Venting mnst corfform m local btfiiding codes.
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