Owner's Manual

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PLAN VENT SYSTEM
Recommended exhaust installations
Typical installations vent the dryer from the rear of the dryer.
Other installations are possible.
B
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
A
A. Dryer
B. Elbow
C. Wall
D. Exhaust hood
E. Clamps
F. Rigid metal or exible metal vent
G. Vent length necessary to connect elbows
H. Exhaust outlet
I. Optional side exhaust outlet
Optional exhaust installations:
If you prefer, dryer may be converted to exhaust through the
bottom and sides. You must contact your local dealer to have
dryer converted.
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.
Mobile Home Exhaust installation
Determine vent path:
■ Select route that will provide straightest and most direct
path outdoors.
■ Plan installation to use fewest number of elbows and turns.
■ When using elbows or making turns, allow as much room
as possible.
■ Bend vent gradually to avoid kinking.
■ Use as few 90° turns as possible.
Determine vent length and elbows needed for best
drying performance:
■ Use following Vent System Chart to determine type of vent
material and hood combinations acceptable to use.
NOTE: Do not use vent runs longer than those specied
in Vent System Chart. Exhaust systems longer than those
specied will:
■ Shorten life of dryer.
■ 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.
Vent System Chart
Number of
90° turns
or elbows
Type
of vent
Angled
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)
4
Rigid metal 27 ft. (8.2 m)
NOTE: Bottom exhaust installations have a 90° turn inside the
dryer. To determine maximum exhaust length, add one 90° turn
to the charts.