Whirlpool 3RAWZ481G Instructions D'installation page 8

Determine Vent Length
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1. Select the route that will provide the
straightest and most direct path
outdoors. Plan the installation to use the
fewest number of elbows and turns.
When using elbows or making turns,
allow as much room as possible. Bend
vent gradually to avoid kinking. Avoid
90° turns.
2. Determine vent length.
The maximum length of the exhaust
system depends upon:
• The type of vent (rigid metal or flexible
metal).
• The number of elbows used.
• The type of hood.
box
hood
10.2 cm
(4")
louvered
hood
angled
hood
10.2 cm
(4")
10.2 cm
(4")
recommended
hood styles
See the exhaust vent length chart that
matches your hood type for the
maximum vent lengths you can use.
Exhaust systems longer than specified
will:
• Shorten the life of the dryer.
• Reduce performance, resulting in
longer drying times and increased
energy usage.
3. Determine the number of elbows you will
need.
IMPORTANT: Do not use vent runs longer
than those specified in the Vent Length
Chart.
The following chart helps you determine
your maximum vent length based on the
number of 90° turns or elbows you will
need and the type of vent (rigid or flexible
metal) and hood that you will use.
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Vent Length Chart
Number of
90° turns or
elbows
good
0
1
2
3
4
NOTE: Side and bottom exhaust
installations have a 90° turn inside the
dryer. To determine maximum exhaust
length, add 1 90° turn to the chart.
Now start installation
Install vent system
6.4 cm
(2-1/2")
1. Install exhaust hood. Use caulking
compound to seal exterior wall opening
acceptable style
around exhaust hood.
2. Connect vent to exhaust hood. Vent
must fit inside exhaust hood. Secure
vent to exhaust hood with 10.2 cm (4 in.)
clamp.
3. Run vent to dryer location. Use the
straightest path possible. See
"Determine Vent Length." Avoid 90°
turns. Use clamps to seal all joints. Do
not use duct tape, screws or other
fastening devices that extend into the
interior of the vent to secure vent.
Type of Box or Angled
metal vent Louvered hoods
hoods
rigid 20 m 17.7 m
(64 ft.) (58 ft.)
flexible 11 m 8.5 m
(36 ft.) (28 ft.)
rigid 16.5 m 14.6 m
(54 ft.) (48 ft.)
flexible 9.4 m 7 m
(31 ft.) (23 ft.)
rigid 13.4 m 11.6 m
(44 ft.) (38 ft.)
flexible 8.2 m 5.8 m
(27 ft.) (19 ft.)
rigid 10.7 m 8.8 m
(35 ft.) (29 ft.)
flexible 7.6 m 5.2 m
(25 ft.) (17 ft.)
rigid 8.2 m 6.4 m
(27 ft.) (21 ft.)
flexible 7 m 4.6 m
(23 ft.) (15 ft.)
Install leveling legs
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and
install dryer.
Failure to do so can result in back or
other injury.
1. To protect the floor, use a large flat
piece of cardboard from the dryer
carton. Place cardboard under the entire
back edge of the dryer. See illustration.
2. Firmly grasp the body of the dryer (not
the console panel).
Gently lay the dryer on the cardboard.
3. Examine the leveling legs. Find the
diamond marking.
4. Screw the legs into the leg holes by
hand. Use a wrench to finish turning the
legs until the diamond marking is no
longer visible.
5. Place a carton corner post under each
of the 2 dryer back corners. Stand the
dryer up. Slide the dryer on the corner
posts until it is close to its final location.
Leave enough room to connect the
exhaust vent or gas line.
6. Once connection is made and dryer is in
final location, remove corner posts and
cardboard.