Whirlpool Duet Sport W10151581A Use & Care Manual page 9

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A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left or right side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation (not an option
with pedestal installations)
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.
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A. Over-the-top installation (also available with one
offset elbow)
B. Periscope installation
NOTE: The following kits for close clearance alternate
installations are available for purchase. Please see the
"Assistance or Service" section to order.
Over-the-Top Installation:
Part Number 4396028
Periscope Installation (For use with dryer vent to wall vent
mismatch):
Part Number 4396037 - 0" (0 cm) to 18" (45.72 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 4396011 - 18" (45.72 cm) to 29" (73.66 cm)
mismatch
Part Number 4396014 - 29" (73.66 cm) to 50" (127 cm)
mismatch
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.
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C
B
Determine vent path
Select the route that will provide the straightest and most
direct path outdoors.
Plan the installation to use the fewest number of elbows and
turns.
When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room as
possible.
Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Use the fewest 90° turns possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance
Use the following Vent system chart to determine type of vent
material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified in
the Vent system chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specified will:
Shorten the life of the dryer.
Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times and
increased energy usage.
The Vent system chart provides venting requirements that will
help to achieve the best drying performance.
Vent system chart
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust installations have a 90º turn
inside the dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one
90º turn to the chart.
Number of Type of
90º turns vent
or elbows
0 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
1 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
2 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
3 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
4 Rigid metal
Flexible metal
Box or Angled
louvered hoods
hoods
64 ft (20 m) 58 ft (17.7 m)
36 ft (11 m) 28 ft (8.5 m)
54 ft (16.5 m) 48 ft (14.6 m)
31 ft (9.4 m) 23 ft (7 m)
44 ft (13.4 m) 38 ft (11.6 m)
27 ft (8.2 m) 19 ft (5.8 m)
35 ft (10.7 m) 29 ft (8.8 m)
25 ft (7.6 m) 17 ft (5.2 m)
27 ft (8.2 m) 21 ft (6.4 m)
23 ft (7 m) 15 ft (4.6 m)
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