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Installed in a confined area:
If the dryer is instalbd in a confined area such as a bathroom
or closet, provision must be made for enough air for
combustion and ventilation. Check governing codes and
ordinances or refer to the ""Recessed Area and Cioset
Installation instructions"
in the ""Location Reqiurements"
section.
Gas Supply
Pressure
Testing
A 1/8"NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for gauge
testing, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas supply
connection to the dryer.
The dryer must be disconnected
from the gas suppJy piping
system during any pressure testing of the system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2psig.
Fire Hazard
Use a heavy metaJ vent.
Do not use a plastic vent,
Do not use a metal foil vent,
FaiJure to follow these instructions
can result in death
or fire.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
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The dryer vent must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, or a concealed space of a building.
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Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
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Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed wails, ceilings
or floors.
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4" (10.2 cm) heavy metal vent and clamps must be used.
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Use clamps to seal all joints. Vent must not be connected or
secured with screws or other fastening devices which extend
into the interior of the vent. Do not use duct tape.
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Use a heavy metal vent. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to prevent crushing and
kinking.
FIexibb metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess fJexJbb meta! vent
to avoid sagging and kinking that may result in reduced airflow
and poor performance.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to prevent rodents and
insects from entering the home or business.
Exhaust hood must be at bast 12" (30.5 cm) from the ground or
any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks or bushes}.
if using an existing vent system, clean lint from the entire length
of the system and make sure exhaust hood is not plugged with
lint. Replace any plastic or metal foil vent with rigid metal or
flexible metal vent.
Plan installation to use the fewest number of elbows and turns.
Exhaust A ir Flow
A. Better
B. Good
Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making
turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Vent outlet is located at the center of the bottom dryer back.
The vent can be routed up, down, left, right, behind the dryer or
straight out the back of the dryer.
Vent System
Length
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent
used, number of elbows and type of exhaust hood. The maximum
length for both rigid and flexible vent is shown in the chart.
0
1
2
3
4
Flexible
MetalVent
Maximum Vent Length
4" (102 crn) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
Rigid Metal Vent
1
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No. of 90 ° turns
Box Hood and Louvered Style
Angled Hood Style
64 ft, (19,5 rn)
58 ft, (17/7 rn)
54 ft, (16,5 rn)
48 ft, (14_6 rn)
44 ft, (13,4 rn)
38 ft, (11.6 rn)
35 ft, (10,7 rn)
29 ft, (8.8 rn)
27 ft, (8.2 rn)
21 ft. (6_4 rn)
No. of 90° turns
Box Hood and Louvered Style
Angled Hood Style
0
36 ft, (11,0 rn)
28 ft, (8.5 rn)
1
31 ft, (9,4 rn)
23 ft. (7,0 rn)
2
27 ft, (8,2 rn)
19 ft, (5,8 rn)
3
25 ft, (7,6 rn)
17 ft. (5,2 rn)
4
23 ft, (7.0 rn)
15 ft_ (4.6 rn)
if dryer is installed in a confined area, such as a bedroom,
bathroom or closet, provision must be made for enough air for
combustion and ventilation. (Check governing codes and
ordinances.) See ""Recessed Area and Closet Installation
instructions"
in the "Location Reqiurements" section.
A four-inch outlet hood is preferred. However, a 2W' (6.4 cm)
outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 21/2 `' (6.4 cm) outlet creates
greater back pressure than other hood types. For permanent
installation, a stationary vent system is required.
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