Install Vent System; Connect Inlet Hoses - Whirlpool 29" Installation Instructions Manual

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Vent System Chart
(Long Vent Models Only)
Number of
Type
Box/louvered, or
90° turns
of vent
Angled hoods
or elbows
0
Rigid metal
120 ft. (36.6 m)
1
Rigid metal
110 ft. (33.5 m)
2
Rigid metal
100 ft. (30.5 m)
3
Rigid metal
90 ft. (27.4 m)
4
Rigid metal
80 ft. (24.4 m)
5
Rigid metal
70 ft. (21.3 m)

Install Vent System

1.
Install exhaust hood
12" min.
(305 mm)
12" min.
(305 mm)
Install exhaust hood and use caulking compound to seal
exterior wall opening around exhaust hood.
2.
Connect vent to exhaust hood
Vent must fit over the exhaust hood. Secure vent to exhaust
hood with 4" (102 mm) clamp. Run vent to dryer location
using straightest path possible. Avoid 90° turns. Use clamps
to seal all joints. Do not use duct tape, screws, or other
fastening devices that extend into interior of vent to secure
vent, because they can catch lint.

Connect Inlet Hoses

(Steam Models Only)
For non-steam models, skip to “Connect Vent.”
The dryer must be connected to the cold water faucet using
the new inlet hoses. Do not use old hoses.
1.
Turn cold water off, remove and
replace rubber washer
Turn cold water faucet off and remove washer inlet hose.
Remove old rubber washer from inlet hose and replace
with new rubber washer.
2.
Attach short hose and
“Y” connector
Attach 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose to cold water faucet. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on faucet. Then attach
“Y” connector to end of the 2 ft (0.6 m) inlet hose. Screw on
coupling by hand until it is seated on “Y” connector.
3.
Tighten couplings
Using pliers, tighten the couplings with additional two-thirds
turn.
NOTE: Do not overtighten. Damage to the coupling can result.
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