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EXHAUST INFORMATION
-&WARNING -IN CANADA AND INTHE
UNITED STATES, THE REQUIRED
EXHAUST DUCT
DIAMETER IS4 in (102ram). DO NOT USE DUCT LONGER
THAN SPECIFIED IN THE EXHAUST LENGTH TABLE.
Using exhaust longer than specified length will:
• Increase the drying times and the energy cost.
• Reduce the dryer life.
• Accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
- WARNING
- BEFORE PERFORMING THIS
EXHAUST INSTALLATION, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT
THE DRYER FROM ITS ELECTRICAL SUPPLY.
The correct exhGust instGllation is YOURRESPONSIBILITY. P roblems
due to incorrect instGllation are not covered bg the wGrrGntg.
Remove and discard existing plastic or metal foil transition duct and
replace with UL-listed transition duct.
The MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE duct length and number of bends of
the exhaust system depends upon the type of duct, number of
turns, the type of exhaust hood (wall cap), and all conditions noted
below. The maximum duct length for rigid metal duct is shown in
the table on the next page.
EXHAUST SYSTEM CHECK LIST
HOOD OR WALL CAP
• Terminate in a manner to prevent back drafts or entry of birds or
other wildlife.
• Termination should present minimal resistance to the exhaust
air flow and should require little or no maintenance to prevent
clogging.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This could
cause lint build up.
• Wall caps must be installed at least 12 in.above ground level or any
other obstruction with the opening pointed down.
SEPARATION OF TURNS
For best performance, separate all turns by at least/4 ft. of straight
duct, including distance between last turn and exhaust hood.
TURNS OTHER THAN 90 °
• One turn of/45 ° or less may be ignored.
• Two/45 ° turns should be treated as one 90° turn.
• Each turn over/45 ° should be treated as one 90 ° turn.
SEALING
OF JOINTS
°
All joints should
be tight to avoid leaks. The male end of each
section of duct must point away from the dryeE
•
The duct shall not be assembled
with screws or other fastening
means that extend
into the duct and catch lint.
•
Duct joints can be made air and moisture-tight
by wrapping
the
overlapped
joints
with duct tape.
•
Horizontal
runs should slope down toward
the outdoors
1/4 inch
per foot.
INSULATION
Ductwork that runs through an unheated area or is near air conditioning
should be insulated to reduce condensation
and lint build-up.
EXHAUST CONNECTION
- WARNING
- TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY:
° This clothes dryer must be exhausted to the outdoors.
• Use only 4" rigid metal ducting for the home exhaust duct.
• Use only 4" rigid metal or UL-listed flexible metal (semi-rigid or
foil-type) duct to connect the dryer to the home exhaust duct.
It must be installed in accordance with the instructions found in
"Connecting the Dryer to House Vent" on page/4 of this manual.
• Do not terminate
exhaust in a chimney, a wall, a ceiling, gas
vent, crawl space, attic, under an enclosed floor, or in any other
concealed space of a building. The accumulated lint could create
a potential fire hazard.
• Never terminate the exhaust into a common duct with a kitchen
exhaust system. A combination
of grease and lint creates a
potential fire hazard.
• Do not use duct longer than specified in the exhaust length table.
Longer ducts can accumulate lint, creating a potential fire hazard.
• Never install a screen in or over the exhaust duct. This will cause
lint to accumulate, creating a potential fire hazard.
• Do not assemble ductwork with any fasteners that extend into the
duct. These fasteners can accumulate lint, creating a potential
fire hazard.
• Do not obstruct incoming or exhausted air.
• Provide an access for inspection and cleaning of the exhaust
system, especially at turns and joints. Exhaust system shall be
inspected and cleaned at least once a year.
ALTERNATE EXHAUST INSTRUCTIONS
IF YOUR DRYER COMES WITH REAR EXHAUST,
TO CHANGE TO SIDE OR BOTTOM EXHAUST:
• Remove access panel at back of dryer to gain access to
internal ducts.
• Disconnect duct exhaust from blower housing (remove
tape securing duct).
FORSIDE EXHAUST:
• Remove desired knockout plate (either right or left side).
• Cut a 115 mm (/4½")length of 100 mm (/4")dia. rigid
duct as shown (remove burrs from cut edge).
• Attach this extension duct to blower housing duct.
° Attach a 90° elbow facing desired opening.
20-_33 mm
Bottom
knockout
DRYER TOP VIEW
152 mm
Left knockout
_.
Blower
2
Right knockout
• "° I
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_(_/_89
mm
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295 mm
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For Rear Exhaust
115 mm I'_-II_l
- For Side Exhaust
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Metallic
Ductlng
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EXTENSION DUCT
It is importat to replace the ground clip after
° Attach a section of 100 mm (4")dia. rigid duct
to elbow to protrude through side of cabinet.
° Seal all joints with duct tape.
° Reinstall rear access panel.
FOR BOTTOM EXHAUST:
° Remove cover plate at bottom of dryer.
° Install a 90 ° elbow.
° Seal all joints with duct tape.
° Reinstall rear access panel.
° Place cover plate (removed from bottom
of dryer) over rear exhaust opening.
IF YOUR DRYERCOMESWITH TOP EXHAUST,
TO CHANGETO SIDE OR REAREXHAUST:
• Remove rear access panel.
• Disconnect retaining plate and 90° elbow by removing
mounting screw from the chassis and remove tape
securing elbow to blower housing.
• Remove cover plate from rear access panel and place
over top exhaust opening.
FOR SIDE EXHAUST:
• Remove desired knockout plate (either right or left side).
• Take the duct previously removed and cut a 115 mm
(/4½")length of 100 mm (/4")dia. rigid duct as shown
(remove burrs from cut edge).
• Attach this extension duct to blower housing duct.
• Attach the 90° elbow facing desired opening.
• Attach a section of 100 mm (/4")dia. rigid duct to elbow
to protrude through side of cabinet.
• Seal all joints with duct tape.
• Reinstall rear access panel.
FOR REAREXHAUST:
• Cut a 295 mm (11 ½ ")length of 100 mm (/4") dia. rigid
cutting
the exhaust
duct, (on rear exhaust
model)
duct as shown (remove burrs from cut edge).
• Attach this extension duct to blower housing.
• Seal all joints with duct tape. Reinstall near access panel.
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