Amana NED5800DW0 Installation Instructions Manual page 14

Fire Hazard
Cover unused exhaust holes with a manufacturer's
exhaust cover kit.
Contact your local dealer.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, electrical shock, or serious injury.
Optional exhaust installations:
This dryer can be converted to exhaust out the right side, left
side (all models except WED71 HEB), or through the bottom.
If you prefer, you may contact your local dealer to have the dryer
converted.
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A B C
A. Standard rear offset exhaust installation
B. Left- or right-side exhaust installation
C. Bottom exhaust installation
Special provisions for mobile homes:
Exhaust vent must be securely fastened to a noncombustible
portion of mobile home and must not terminate beneath the
mobile home. Terminate exhaust vent outside.
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Determine vent path:
m Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
path outdoors.
m Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
m When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
as possible.
m Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
m Use as few 90 ° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
m Use the following "Vent System Charts" to determine type of
vent material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specified
in "Vent System Charts."
Exhaust systems longer than those specified will:
m Shorten life of dryer.
m Reduce performance, resulting in longer drying times
and increased energy usage.
The "Vent System Charts" provide venting requirements that
will help achieve best drying performance.
Standard Vent System Chart
Number of Type Angled
90 ° elbows of vent hoods
0 Rigid metal 64 ft. (20 m)
1 Rigid metal 54 ft. (16.5 m)
2 Rigid metal 44 ft. (13.4 m)
3 Rigid metal 35 ft. (10.7 m)
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Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m)
f Long Vent System Chart* "
Number of Type Angled
90 ° elbows of vent hoods
0
1
2
3
4
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
Rigid metal
160 ft. (48.8 m)
150 ft. (45.7 m)
140 ft. (42.7 m)
130 ft. (39.6 m)
120 ft. (36.6 m)
*For Model WED71 HEB only; for all other models, refer to the
Standard Vent System Chart above. To find your model number,
refer to the model and serial number plate in the inner door well.
NOTE: For long vent systems, use of box/Iouvered hoods will
improve venting regardless of length.
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