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Elbows:
■ 45° elbows provide better airflow than 90° elbows.
Good
Clamps:
■ Use clamps to seal all joints.
■ Exhaust vent must not be connected or secured with screws
or other fastening devices that extend into interior of duct and
catch lint. Do not use duct tape.
Vent Hoods
4" (102 mm) Diameter Exhaust Hoods
Box Hood
Louvered Hood
Exhaust hood must be at least 12" (305 mm) from the ground or
any object that may be in the path of the exhaust (such as
flowers, rocks, bushes, or snow).
Vent System Length
Maximum Vent Length/Vent Connection
Maximum length of vent system depends upon the type of vent
used, number of elbows, and type of exhaust hood.
Vent System Chart (Rigid Metal Vent)
No. of
90° Turns
Louvered Hoods
0
135 ft (41.2 m)
1
125 ft (38.1 m)
2
115 ft (35.1 m)
3
106 ft (32.3 m)
4
98 ft (29.9 m)
14
Better
Angled Hood
12" minimum
(305 mm)
Box and
Angled
Hood
129 ft (39.3 m)
119 ft (36.3 m)
109 ft (33.2 m)
100 ft (30.5 m)
92 ft (28.0 m)
For vent systems not covered by the vent specification chart, see
your parts distributor.
Provision must be made for enough air for combustion and
ventilation. (Check governing codes and ordinances.) See the
"Recessed Area Installation Instructions" in the
"Stacked Washer/Gas Dryer Location" and "Stacked
Washer/ Electric Dryer Location" sections.
A 4" (102 mm) outlet hood is preferred. However, a 21/2" (64 mm)
outlet exhaust hood may be used. A 21/2" (64 mm) outlet creates
greater back pressure than other hood types.
For permanent installation, a stationary vent system is required.
Connect Vent
1. If connecting to existing vent, make sure the vent is clean.
2. Using a 4" (102 mm) clamp, connect vent to exhaust outlet in
dryer.
A. Vent collar
NOTE: Do not remove vent collar.
3. Tighten hose clamp with Phillips screwdriver.
4. Make sure the vent is secured to exhaust hood with a
4" (102 mm) clamp.
5. Move dryer into final position. Do not crush or kink vent.
Make sure dryer is level.
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