Venting Requirements - Whirlpool W10184516C Installation Instructions Manual

I Installed in a confined area:
If the dryer is installed 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 Closet Installation Instructions" in the Location
Requirements section.
Gas Supply Pressure Testing
A 1/8" NPT minimum plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge
connection, must be installed immediately upstream of the gas
supply connection to the dryer.
The dryer must be disconnected from the gas supply piping
system during any pressure testing of the system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).

Venting Requirements

WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, this dryer MUST BE
EXHAUSTED OUTDOORS.
I The dryer exhaust must not be connected into any gas vent,
chimney, wall, ceiling, attic, crawlspace, or a concealed space
of a building.
I Only rigid or flexible metal duct shall be used for exhausting.
I Do not use an exhaust hood with a magnetic latch.
I Do not install flexible metal vent in enclosed walls, ceilings,
or floors.
I 4" (102 mm) heavy metal vent and clamps must be used.
Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.
I Use clamps to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws,
or other fastening devices that extend into the interior of the
vent. Items sticking through the vent can catch lint.
I If only flexible metal vent is used, the back pressure should
not exceed 1" (25 mm) water column at the rear of the dryer.
I The total length of flexible vent must not exceed 7
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Rigid metal vent is recommended to avoid crushing and kinking.
Flexible metal vent must be fully extended and supported when
the dryer is in its final position. Remove excess flexible metal vent
to avoid sagging and kinking that will result in reduced airflow and
poor performance.
An exhaust hood should cap the vent to keep rodents and insects
from entering the home or business.
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Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) 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.
Allow as much room as possible when using elbows or making
turns. Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
Vent outlet is located at the back of the dryer, at bottom center.
The vent can be routed up, down, left, right, behind the dryer,
or straight out the back of the dryer. See "Product Dimensions."
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 rigid vent is shown in the chart.
Maximum Vent Length
Rigid Metal Vent
No. of 90° turns
0
1
2
3
4
For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart,
see your parts distributor.
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 Requirements section.
3 ⁄ ft (2.4 m).
4
A 4" (102 mm) outlet hood is preferred. However, a 2
outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 2
greater back pressure than other hood types. For permanent
installation, a stationary vent system is required.
A B
Exhaust Air Flow
A. Good
B. Better
4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
Box Louvered
Box Hood and Louvered Style
130 ft. (39.6 m)
125 ft. (38.1 m)
115 ft. (35.1 m)
106 ft. (32.3 m)
98 ft. (29.9 m)
1 ⁄ " (64 mm) outlet creates
2
2 1 ⁄ " (63.5 mm) Angled
2
Angled Hood Style
129 ft. (39.3 m)
119 ft. (36.3 m)
109 ft. (33.2 m)
100 ft. (30.5 m)
92 ft. (28.0 m)
1 ⁄ " (64 mm)
2