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This information was supplied to me by CAMCO (www.camco.ca), the appliance
manufacturers and has been typed again for clarity, ease of duplicating and sending
this information. Call if you have questions,
RULES FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
Best Performance Means
• Safety
• Faster Drying Times
• Less Energy Consumption
• Longer Dryer Life – Less Dryer Wear
• Longer Clothes Life – Less Clothes Wear
• Make sure to refer to the installation instructions specific to the dryer model being
installed (get copy from Sales Rep: 1-800-361-3400).
• Use 240 volts. 208 volts increases drying time by about one third.
• Use 4" metal ducting. Never use plastic ducting. It increases dry time, traps lint
and may be a fire hazard. See page 3.
• Use 4" wall caps.See Page 4
• Use louvered doors for closet installations to get sufficient air to dryer. See Page 6
• Do not use screens in vents. Screens clog with lint and become safety
hazard........ Page 4.
• Minimize total exhaust duct length.....Page 4.
• Minimize 90-degree turns. Use 45 degree turns instead of 90 degree turns when
possible......Page 5.
• Leave 4' minimum between turns and bends when possible....Page 5.
• Secure all joints with fasteners that do not extend into ductwork. Screws trap lint.
Seal all joints with duct tape.....Page 6.
• Insulate ducting that will be in a cool ambient during drying to prevent
condensation accumulation....Page 7.
• Use a minimum of 1/8" per foot (10mm per meter) pitch on horizontal ducting
runs, when possible, to prevent any condensate from accumulating in
ducting....Page 7.
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